Originally Posted By crapshoot Our annual trip to Disneyland Park is looming once again for the second week in September. Lately I have been hearing of positive changes in some restaurants, like Cafe Orleans for instance. So how about River Belle Terrace? It went through major rehab, can I still get my Mickey Mouse Pancake, roasted potatoes, eggs and bacon? Or has the menu been severely altered? Thanks in advance for your insight. "The unknowing wish to know."
Originally Posted By Dznygrl The breakfast offerings are still the same, but they no longer use real plates and silverware. It's all plastic now, unfortunately.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones Same old crap theme park food at ridiculous prices. Rancho Del Zocolo is passable and some of their meals can be easily split between two.
Originally Posted By danyoung I was very concerned about possible menu changes at River Belle. But about a month ago I enjoyed the same ol' Steamboat combo (3 pancakes, eggs, sausage) while sitting outside overlooking the Rivers of America. Lunch and dinner menus have changed drastically, though.
Originally Posted By 73baloo I agree about the River Belle Terrace; the food was as good as ever. I also do not think the food is overly priced at the park but that must be me. I attend Mariner's games frequently and that is overpriced food.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Well, if a meal: costs $40, I expect it to be memorable costs $20, I expect it to be good costs $10, I expect it to be passable The problem with DL is that: costs $40, its merely good costs $20, its merely pasable costs $10, its lousy
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster I almost never eat a meal inside Disneyland anymore. For snacks the place is ok but it's hard to find any kind of meal that's in any way tasty. They can't even make an edible hamburger anymore. If I want a burger I head over to DCA or ESPN Zone. That's the benefit of having such a compact resort. You don't have to suffer with DL's food any longer.
Originally Posted By danyoung Those who think food inside DL is poor need to try the pot roast dinner at the Plaza Inn, or the chicken fusilli at Redd Rocket's, or the taco salad at Zocolo. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the food inside DL (or DCA, for that matter!). Sure, it's pricy - it's always been that way. I don't expect McDonald's prices. But what I get in return is great food in a totally unique setting. Works great for me!
Originally Posted By LadyKluck >>>chicken fusilli at Redd Rocket's<<< My personal FAVORITE of all the food in DL!!! It's a requirement that we have it at least twice (or more) on our trips!!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I agree with Dan. We did not have one bad meal at all last time (food at Goofy's was average) and we had some really great meals. For such mass production, it is quite impressive.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <the chicken fusilli at Redd Rocket's> Maybe it's living in a heavily Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, where you can't walk a block without running into a place that serves great (and fresh) pasta, but I tried that fusilli based on LP recommendations at RRPP a few trips ago and I didn't care for it at all. You CAN find tasty food though. Overpriced yes, though not by theme park standards.
Originally Posted By woody I highly recommend bringing your own food into the park for at least the first meal. Sandwiches, snacks, and fruits are easily slipped into a backpack. Save your dollars for the big meal after you run out food.
Originally Posted By danyoung >...I tried that fusilli based on LP recommendations at RRPP a few trips ago and I didn't care for it at all.< Well, for those of us not blessed with fine Brooklyn cuisine on every block, Redd Rocket's chicken fusilli does me just fine, thanks. I'd be happy to try some of yours, though!
Originally Posted By SGE_lvr That restuarant next to pirates is good, the gumbo. the vegetarian gumbo is good and filling! Me and my friend always share one during lunch and lasts the rest of the day
Originally Posted By Gransa Are there still BBQ ribs in the park? Maybe at Taste Pilot in DCA? I love those. And I love reading these posts, they evoke vivid memories of being in the park. Thanks everyone!
Originally Posted By monorailblue Note, gentle reader, how no one has come to the defense of the park's hamburgers. Hamburgers in Disneyland are abysmal, by any standard. They simply stink.
Originally Posted By dlkozy It amazes me that WDW can offer a much more diverse menu with food that actually tastes GOOD and the DLR, IMHO, offers a lackluster menu at best. We don't plan our dining around the resort anymore. We now go out of our way to plan offsite dining when possible-such as Mimi's. This next trip we will go to the Garden Walk and check to see what they have to offer. DLR is missing out on big $ from lots of people who are fed up with junk to eat when it is not necessary-it's obvious that it is not a priority with management to serve good consistent food.
Originally Posted By ecdc Interesting. I always think of myself as a fairly informed eater. I don't consider Chili's to be fine dining, by any stretch. But I'm always very satisfied with the food inside the park. I suppose it's about expectations - I know I'm not getting Ruth's Chris, Il Mulino, or the French Laundry. But it certainly seems above par for theme park food. At any rate, it's well worth it to me to spend a bit more to not have to leave the park and fight the crowds at McDonalds or Mimi's, or put my life in the hands of Captain Kidd's, And I've never had an objection to the burgers at the grill in DCA. It's nice being able to have a huge condiment bar where I can load up with everything from holopinos to bbq sauce.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I need to chime in about the new menu items at River Belle. I had lunch there with a friend in early June. I had the prime rib sandwich. Trust me when I tell you that I am not even remotely a picky eater, but I found that sandwich inedible. It was filled with fat and gristle and was almost completely tasteless. So I took it back and got the turkey sandwich instead. That was also tasteless and rather dry, but at least it didn't have all the nasty by product parts in it. My friend ordered some sort of barbeque (a sandwich, probably, although I don't recall for certain), and it was also very subpar. And these were not cheap items. I think their sandwich plates are around $14 or so. Gotta say, based on the three items we had, I would be very reluctant to give them another try. On a more positive note, I don't think I've ever had anything that wasn't extremely tasty at the Plaza Inn. The chicken dinner is my personal favorite, but I also love the cobb salad, the pot roast, and several desserts I've had there.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Hamburgers in Disneyland are abysmal, by any standard. They simply stink.< Umm, I've had some pretty good burgers at Taste Pilots Grill in DCA. Good fixin's bar, too!
