Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom OK, with all this discussion about sitdown restaurants on WDW Property, I have a question. Since I have never eaten at any of their counter service or sitdown restaurants, I'm going to ask the question. What am I missing? How are they? I have heard some people talk about Olivia's over at OKW. What are some of their other "hidden gems"?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Olivia's -- the menu is not as large as it once was but I like the fare.. the conch chowder is very good.
Originally Posted By Bayouwdw HokieSkipper is right on the money with this one- Sanaa was incredible! My family is not an adventurous bunch to say the least, and we booked this restaurant only because we were staying at Kidani Village and thought it would be nice to go take a break from the parks for lunch. We ventured outside our comfort zone (and budget) with this restaurant and were very impressed! The food was really fresh and the server was very helpful in making suggestions for what we would like. I ordered the pork and it was phenominal. There was sticker shock when we got the bill (but hey, it's Disney, right). It made that evening's meal at Cosmic Ray's look pretty sad in comparison, but I guess that's apple to oranges!!! We also ate the quick service at Saratoga Springs (Artist's Palate). The menu boards make the food look wonderful, but the ordering process at breakfast time is a big mess (it's all made to order and you pay at the same register as the merchandise) and the food is alright, but not worth the hassle. Maybe lunch or dinner is better. We didn't try the Turf Club, and haven't heard much about it.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 If you want a QS for breakfast I love Main Street Bakery @ MK. The smell just brings my family in and we have never been disapointed. One of my families fav. TS is Le Cellier @ Epcots Canada. You feel like you are in a wine basment. The food is great and the cheddar soup is heavenly. I also love the bread sticks for the different regions of Canada. We also like to try at least one plase new when we go. This trip will be Ohana. Been told it is worth the price.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden We've had lunch at the Turf Club several times and I'd highly recommend it.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think I need to try out some of your suggestions my next trip. I have not hit any of the restaurants at any of the DVCs. I will next go round. Thanks all!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Sanaa is amazing! I was going to so this time but we went back to Boma - next trip am going to book
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I think I need to try out some of your suggestions my next trip. I have not hit any of the restaurants at any of the DVCs. I will next go round. Thanks all! << I've never seen a bad review for Sanaa Tom. AKL just seems to have really good food at all the restaurants.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I was going to so this time but we went back to Boma - next trip am going to book << It's almost impossible to pass up Boma when you are in the area.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think part of my problem is that I have never set food in any of the DVCs and honestly want to see if there is anything I"m missing. The conch chowder over at Olivias sounds good. I will need to try that next trip. And I have to admit I have never heard of any of these restaurants your mentioning. I have heard of the Turf club... but have NO knowlege of any of the other restaurants at any DVCs or Disney's Wide World of Sports for that matter. Me thinks it would be wise to ask first about these places before passing judgement.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Me thinks it would be wise to ask first about these places before passing judgement. << That helps, but doesn't preclude me from having an opinion.
Originally Posted By disneykid90 I'll take Boma for 1000, Alex. If you are staying at Kidani Village then hop the bus and eat there. That buffet is my favorite to date and the waiters there are funny. The 6 or so visits in the past two and a half years we have been luck enough to get the same guy. Oddly enough he remembers us and jokes around and makes it all around fun. That "Jungle Juice" is amazing
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Saana looks fantastic. Although I have yet to try it, the menu sounds great. And the biggest compliment I can give is a friend of mine who is Indian born and lived in Eastern Africa before moving to the UK rates it as being a good restaurant. If we ever go back to WDW, this will be on my list.
Originally Posted By Bayouwdw Thanks for the welcome, MPierce! I've been reading this board for years. Love reading the discussions between you, the Witches and Spirit! PS- That juice at Boma is sooo good! I asked the server what it's made of and I think it's passionfruit, pineapple and something else. Whatever it is, it's really good!
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^ Make sure, and continue to join in on those discussions. No matter how annoying Spirit gets!
