Originally Posted By tonyanton Yeah, I think Taste Pilot's is pretty good. Whitewater Snacks has very good burgers also. The only place I've had a bad one is Village Haus in Fantasyland.
Originally Posted By 73baloo Yes, to the burgers at Taste Pilot's Grill as well as their onion rings and shakes plus their salad is also great. Always have to eat there.
Originally Posted By jmuboy Chicken Pesto Alfredo at the Plaza Inn is still a must have on every trip.
Originally Posted By monorailblue Please read carefully: <<>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!>> There is no discrepancy here. The hamburgers in Disneyland (Tomorrowland Terrace, Hungry Bear, etc.) are *A*W*F*U*L*. The hamburgers at Taste Pilot's Grill--which is in Disney's California Adventure--are acceptable. And, I must agree that the condiment bar is highly desirable.
Originally Posted By danyoung I'm with you, blue. See, even us uber Disney nerds have a hard time with the name of the resort being the same as one of the parks!
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <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!> 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, my friend. You can't go wrong, but some of them (Sophia's, for instance) is to die for. <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.> It's true, and it has always been thus. I think they're actually slightly better than the 60's/70's burgers I remember from the TL Terrace or the Hungry Bear - they tasted like cardboard. What's strange is that they've shown at Taste Pilots that they CAN do a decent burger. Whatever they're doing there (and it's not just the condiment bar, it's the burgers themselves), they should try to replicate at DL, at least at ONE of the burger places, so that option would be there. I forget: are the burgers at Taste Pilots more expensive than, say, at TL Terrace?
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<It's true, and it has always been thus.>> Some of you may remember for a short time that on Main Street USA was an omlette restaurant in the early 1990's. If my memory is correct, that was eventually switched out for burgers or burgers were served after the breakfast concluded. No matter, the point is that they were amazing burgers. Thick and real juicy pattys of high quality beef, grilled and served on plates, not in paper baskets. Another side note is that when Country Bear Restaurant first opened, they ground and pattied their own beef within that facility. However, there were some sanitation issues and they went to frozen patties and the quality has sucked ever since. I still am wanting to know if anyone has tried the "made over menu" at Cafe Orleans yet? It is my understanding that the menu and dining experience have greatly improved. "Inquiring taste buds wish to know."
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <sure, it's pricey - it's always been that way.> Well, not always. In the 70s and early 80s, the prices of food at Disneyland were really very reasonable. I remember as a kid my mom commenting on the fact that the food was 'such a good value.' I would say that once Eisner and Wells arrived in 1984, food and bev in the parks started to rise -- along with ticket prices.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>What's strange is that they've shown at Taste Pilots that they CAN do a decent burger.<< Oy. I must have just horrible luck, because in 3 attempts, each burger has been worse than the one before. Hockey puck city.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove <<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>> So noted, gentle monorail blue. I've only had one from the Village Haus, and that was enough to make me afraid to try one anywhere else...
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <In the 70s and early 80s, the prices of food at Disneyland were really very reasonable. I remember as a kid my mom commenting on the fact that the food was 'such a good value.'> That's very correct. Until the mid 80's, that was also the case for drinks, snacks, and even souvenirs. DL prices for food and merch was BELOW that of other theme parks and other "captive venues" (like sports stadiums). And the customer couldn't help but notice. (I remember my parents commenting on this too, and when I started paying my own way I did also). The idea was that "good will" was priceless and would keep people coming back. Of course, since the 80's DL prices are more in line with other captive venues, and the people come back anyway, so I don't think that'll change. But it was an awfully nice feature of the early park.
Originally Posted By crapshoot << But it was an awfully nice feature of the early park.>> Absolutely true. Also, Disneyland's food had unique tastes back then which created their own kinds of memories. From the wonderful mexican flavors at Casa de Fritos, Carnation on Main St., Plaza Pavillion, etc., each facility offered such wonderful and unique tastes that just said; Disneyland.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I've eaten at Cafe Orleans three times since they switched to table service and the new menu. Each time I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, as did everyone who dined with me. The three-cheese Monte Cristo is delicious, although very rich and filling. Definitely a dish to share. Their salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing and pecans (can't remember the name) is wonderful, as is the French onion soup. Hmm, what else? Oooo, I also had the seafood crepes, which were delicious. One thing I found very humorous about the kid's menu there is that they have a PB & J Monte Cristo, and what it actually is is a Smucker's Uncrustable, battered and deep fried. (My youngest, not being a very adventurous eater, opted to have his Uncrustable plain--lol!) Anyway, my experiences there have been terrific as far as all the food I've tried, and service was very good two out of three times and okay the third time. Definitely make a PS, and even then, don't expect to have a meal there in a hurry. Even when the service is good, you'll be there awhile. Not that that's a bad thing, just warning the first timers not to eat there if they're in a rush to get through the meal and do something immediately afterward.
Originally Posted By crapshoot Yeah Pixie Glitter, the experience described sounds even better than I have imagined. Mmmmmmmmmmmm, Three-Cheese Monte Cristo, what will my cardiologist think? Well, he'll just tell me to take three laps around the park. Thanks so much for the wonderful description. That is awesome!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I recall 'back in the day' that Tomorrowland Terrace put together a pretty decent burger and fries. Always seemed to be piping hot and fresh. But, that was when the cast members wore those fire engine red costumes with the pillbox hats.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo DL can do good burgers. The roomservice ones a the Grand are awesome! But I still miss the Tahitian Terrace - a great restaurant
Originally Posted By Dabob2 TT was the best restaurant DL ever had. Good food, especially the fish, and of course the dinner show was wonderful.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Indeed, I used to love the Terriyaki Steak and fruit salad, along with the fresh pineapple juice. And such a great show. Who was the idiot that axed the place?
