Originally Posted By seafairy1622 Is this resteraunt good? I have ressies in June. I looked at the menu at allears.net and it doesn't look like I will like the food. We ran in there to use the bathroom on our last visit at DW and thought this would be a fun place to eat, but not sure about the menu.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo We love the ambience of the place and the fun clips, and the food was forgetable. Not bad, but not great. But I like most foods. I would say, eat here if the overall package appeals (though I am very curious, what is it that you do not like about the menu?)
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt We had ressies there, showed up, looked at the menu & left... Nothing exciting! Had a great burger at BackLot instead!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub i guess it is all about the theming at SciFi. I always order a hamburger but this May we will sample other choices since my daughter is vegetarian I will let you know. I have heard really good things about the tofu plate. I never order the ribs since I live in Kansas City... If you grew up going to the drive-in movies this restaurant captures that mood perfectly. I also enjoy the scene with the chimpanzees performing in the St.Louis Zoo...because that was the other thing our family always did growing up in St.Louis,Missouri.Zoo and the drive in very cheap family fun and picnics. Yeah!
Originally Posted By Kevin Flynn I would quickly choose 50's Prime Time Cafe over SciFi ANY day. Sci Fi isn't "bad" but it isn't great either. I feel that the food at the 50's Prime Time is great and the kids menu is huge as well. The desert at the Prime Time is good too. Your kids can create their own Sundae.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Both are good, though I must confess, we were very disappointed with 50's Prime Time - we had high expectations and a poor server, I think that makes a big difference. But as far as decore are concerned, both of these are some of the most fun Disney have created IMHO.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS The food is ok, but this is one of the best places to get vanilla coke. I LOVE vanilla coke. We try to eat here on each trip. We love the whole vibe. But the absolute best thing at Sci-Fi is the cheesecake, which is drizzled with caramel, topped with candy corn, M&Ms and caramel corn. O M G - so good!
Originally Posted By dabekr We were there about 10 months ago, thought it would be fun to try. On the positive, it was fun to watch the show. On the negative, the two of us were sitting in the back of a six seater "car" which was uncomfortable in terms of leg room, the food was NOT great, and it was so dark I could hardly see to eat it. Not on our repeat list. Whether or not you get a "poor server" at 50's Prime Time, I think it is overall a better experience with much better food.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Burgers and shakes there are really good. I love the theming of the place. Will be going back in Oct.
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Originally Posted By Ursula I really enjoy it at Sci-Fi, but I'm not fond of the food. You would think that having so many people mention the food quality, they would do something about it.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 Thank-you for all the responses. I don't like hamburgers or greasy food. It just looks like it would be fun. When I made my dining reservations they said that I could order a grilled chicken salad. I hope that is true. Glad to hear it is enjoyable except the food. We already have ressies for Prime Time 50's. I have been there a couple years ago and we had a really good server and even other servers at other tables were very entertaining.
Originally Posted By JenniBarra I've heard that if it's the atmosphere you're looking to experience, consider just going there for dessert or something similar. Granted, it's been years, but the one time I went there, the food was terrible. You can't beat the experience part of it, though.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub The last time I went to Prime Time the food was really bad and I actually sent it back. SciFi Dine In is a must for every trip for me. And you are at a drive-in so a hamburger and fries kinda just goes with the theme!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I find the food at the Sci-Fi very acceptable. Outside of the Brown Derby, I don't really think any of the food at the Studios is that great... the Sci-Fi is as good as anyplace else. Items on the menu that I've enjoyed include the Spinach and Artichoke Dip, the Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich and the Reuben Sandwich. I'm not a fan of the Prime Time. I guess I'm an old fart, but I don't like the whole server shtick. I like my service prompt and unobtrusive. The only time I ate there I had the meatloaf, which I did not enjoy.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt ^^^my mom makes the Meatloaf from Prime Time, I love it!! You're not an old fart... different strokes
Originally Posted By sjdimon Sci FI is a really fun place - one thing about the configuration of the "Cars" that you are sitting in - it's hard to for the entire party to converse as you are not able to face one another. The food is OK - just go in there expecting "diner" quality food - not "Brown Derby". Stick to the Burger, Ribs, Reuben and you'll be fine. As many have mentioned, the 50's Prime Time is also a good choice - very different than the Sci Fi (I would say that the food is a bit better at the Prime Time). The entertainment - well, the Sci Fi is sitting in "cars" at a Drive-In Theater; the Prime Time is eating at a 50's style Diner with very interactive wait-staff. If you aren't into so much of the "in-your-face" activity, then the Sci Fi might be a better choice; you will be interacting (depending on your wait person - it could be a little or it could be A LOT) at the Prime Time. In either case - you cannot lose - they are both very good choices (IMO).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 it's a lunch place- and for slightly more than the cost of a burger at the commissary you get ambience galore. It is not a dinner place for my group- but lunch- Reuben and shake is just fine. Trippy-- gotta have the fried chicken at Prime Time- it is really good
Originally Posted By ImTempest RoadTrip, no one is ever old or a fart on the Laughing Place website!!!!
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I agree about Sci Fi being a great lunch choice. You get the ambiance of the place plus I think the expectations for lunch are a little less then dinner. The burgers and fries arent bad. I agree about the seating arrangement. It is not the place to have a meal in which you are talking to your party since two of them are sitting behind you. Also, for me it is one of those places that I can check off my bucket list. Did it...dont need to do it again.
