Originally Posted By joeysmommy My niece and I were cruising the DLR menus on allearsnet last night and her eyes lit up when she read the Yamabuki menu. It's pretty expensive, so I thought I'd ask you experts about it. How is the food? Should kids eat here or bring them to Pinocchio's Workshop that night? Lunch or dinner? Lunch menu looks limited yet less expensive. Would Napa Rose or Granville's be a better choice?? The disney dining CM said it is a traditional Japanese style restaurant..sitting on the floor etc. We splurged at Blue Bayou last year, so this would be our splurge dinner this year. We still want to do BB, so we'll go there for a dessert so we can take in the ambiance.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I've never been to Yamabuki, but how old are the kids? Are they regularly exposed to ethnic restaurants, or to food that is not pizza, hamburgers, and chicken fingers?
Originally Posted By mater4 I have never been to yamabuki but we take our kids with us to sushi restarants at home. Not a place where you see kids normally. If there is stuff on the menu they will eat I say take them. Just go when they are not cranky,tired and on there best behavior. Bring along an activity for them while you wait for food. We will be eating there for our next trip. My son calls sushi "shushi" and is looking forward to our visit.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy good point trekkeruss. Maybe that would be a good night for Pinocchio's Workshop. I noticed that they do have a child's menu, but after last year's drama at Blue Bayou I think we won't take our chances.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Yamibuki is fine dining without a dress code, the same as Napa Rose, Steakhouse 55 and the Vineyard Room in DCA (also add Club 33 to the mix). Are kids welcome at all the venues mentioned above, yes they are, but I would expect my kids to behave and understand they are going to a "grown ups" restaurant and need to be on the best behavior. So the best person to judge if the place is right for their kids is their parents.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad We've eaten there at least 3 times over the past few years with our young daughter starting at age 5-now 8. We've requested the sushi bar and have always received great service and good food. The sushi chef has always made a point to single our daughter out and give her a nice surprise each time. Yes, it's more expensive than back home, but good service, good food, and the personal touches we've experienced bring us back. As far as I know, they too are cast members-some of the good ones in my book.
