Originally Posted By Chelledun I apologize in advance if this is anyone's favorite restaurant, but I had the most AWFUL experience here in the fall that I have ever had on Disney property. To summarize...rude service, crowded table, was seated in an aisle, all the food tasted like it had been sitting for a while and was very bland, rushed thorugh our meal in about a half hour, and a table full of kids next to us was playing with knives very loudly. AWFUL! I posted my full review at <a href="http://www.epinions.com/content_221231681156" target="_blank">http://www.epinions.com/conten t_221231681156</a> if anyone is interested. I would love to hear about your more favorable experiences here as well, although I'm not sure I would ever be able to get my mom to go back.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom Mama Melrose's was the site of my first and worst dining disapointment on our last trip. The service was fine, but I think the steak I had was older than my son. yuck
Originally Posted By RoadTrip My experience was not as bad as Chelledun's was, but it was not very good. We found the menu to be limited, the food rather marginal, and the atmosphere lacking. We've eaten there just the one time and do not plan to return. Lunch entree prices at Mama's range from $12 - $15. I would advise people to skip Mama's and go to the Brown Derby where you will have one of the best dining experiences at WDW. The lunch entree prices at Brown Derby range from $13 - $20. By spending just a few dollars more you will have an infinitely better dining experience.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I have to agree here -- we swapped Mama Melrose's for DB a few years ago at lunch......and always excellent. I think Mama Melrose's hasn't been the same since the Fantsasmic packages started - just IMHO. stopped going about 3 years ago after 1 so so and 1 poor experience.... With Prime Time and DB there are better options -- and if I want a limited menu- at least Sci Fi Diner is entertaining-
Originally Posted By Labuda Wow. I've always had great service at Mama Melrose's - never been rushed through a meal, attentive servers, and enjoyed the food.
Originally Posted By Chelledun I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't have the greatest experience, I was worried everyone be mad at me for dissing their favorite restaurant or something . I think the next time I try the Fantasmic! package I will do the Brown Derby.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe WHOOOAA------I'm glad we always do the Hollywood and Vine Show Dinner for Fantasmic like this past New Year's Eve. I always thought of trying MM but not now. Thanks! An e.g. how this site is so helpful.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Chel---I just read your last post. Do try H and V as we've been there MANY times and it rocks. Seafood, poultry, beef and that dessert stuff to die for.
Originally Posted By Labuda I was thoroughly unimpressed with Hollywood & Vine when I dined there. Bland food, and numerous times my drink sat empty while awaiting a refill, even if those moments were brief.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe We're all different Labuda as everyone hated mm but you. Every time (more than 10 times) everyone in our family loved H and V and our kids are finicky! EVERY time including New Year's Eve. The only place consistently better in Boma at the AKL but you might be unique. I just want Chell to get a true pic.
Originally Posted By Chelledun Thanks for the suggestion, joe. I've actually eaten at MGM very rarely, because it is the park we spend the least amount of time at. The only other table service restaurant I've done there is Prime Time and that was perfectly fine. I would like to try Hollywood and Vine as well. I've heard generally pretty positive things. My husband ate there when he worked at Disney and he enjoyed it. Dessert to die for? Sounds good to me!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe How's PTime? Never ate there but it looks so cool from the outside and we always do the photo op in the car (outside)
Originally Posted By Chelledun I liked it, because I like simple 'comfort food.' I believe it was the chicken pot pie that I had, and I know some others in my family had some pretty yummy meat loaf. I do remember that it wasn't my dad's favorite because he thought the servers were a bit much. Perhaps you have to be in the right mood to enjoy the whole experience.
Originally Posted By danyoung ^^ That's half of it. The other half is getting a server who knows how far to push the schtick. On my one and only time eating there I began to get tired of my waitress after about the 8th time she yelled at me to keep my elbows off the table. Once? Funny. Twice? Cute. Eight times? Really really annoying!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<That's half of it. The other half is getting a server who knows how far to push the schtick.>> Yes, at times they push it way too far. If you go there you need to be in a mood to put up with whatever comes your way. Definitely NOT a place for a quiet relaxed meal. We ate there once and do not plan to go again.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Yes, you have to go thereknowing you are getting the 'show' and the meal....we love it but know what to expect...... For a quiet meal go to Brown Derby, for fun and great comfort food- do Prime Time. And that Chicken Pot Pie mentioned above --one of my fave items at all WDW -- this is not that Banquet frozen mess from the freezer - but Chicken breast in a cream sauce with fresh vegies in a puff pastry -- yummy !
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't have the greatest experience, I was worried everyone be mad at me for dissing their favorite restaurant or something>> I don't think anyone should have to apologize for having a bad experience happen to them. Even the best restaurants will have a miscue from time-to-time. One can only hope to never be on the receiving end of poor service and/or food.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Thanks everyone and I'll think we'll do the BD as my wife does not like the spotlight at all so PT seems like it would be too much. I'm getting hungry now just reading this stuff. New Year's Eve at H and V I had my usual 6 plates of food> my son and daughter count to try to embarrass me. It does NOT work!
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Maybe it's just me but I would rather just eat a counter service meal, rather than pay upwards of 15 dollars.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe DD-----We have just one meal a day so we save up our appetite especially for the great buffets like H and V and Boma which are both 25 bucks a head. If you read my previous post, they lose money on me when I average 6 plates of food and at least 4 large diet cokes.
