phisigprincess
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- Joined
- Nov 3, 2003
Finally got around to sitting down and cranking out some dining reviews. I know how helpful they were in planning my trip, so I wanted to give you mine as well.
Cast:
Me 25, mildly picky eater, obsessed with the Mickey Rice Krispy Treats
DH 27, eats anything and lots of it, very much a meat and potato guy
*Note: the TSs I know in chronological order. The CS I'll fit in where I remember*
Wolfgang Puck Express:
This was our first night in Disney. We were meeting a friend of mine in DTD, so we wanted to go somewhere nice, but still a counter service. WPE was amazing!!! Definitely our best CS of the trip. I got the Linguini with tomato, basil and garlic and DH got the BBQ Glazed Rotisserie Chicken. My linguini was great and totally filling. DH's chicken was sooo tender and the BBQ sauce was just right. For dessert I had the creme brulee and DH had the white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie. My creme brulee was to die for. I had everyone helping me with it and we all agreed it was great. DH is a white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie connoisseur - they're his favorite cookie and is very discriminating when it comes to them. Unfortunately he was less than impressed with this one. I tried some and it did seem to take on the flavor of the plastic a bit. Not so good.
Overall: A+
Tusker House
After hearing great things about the TH from the DIS and wanting more than your traditional CS food, we headed over. Another tasty CS. I had the Grilled Salmon with jollof rice and seasonal vegetables while DH had the Tusker House Chicken Salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. We both had the cheesecake for dessert. My grilled salmon was very good for a CS meal and the veggies were sooooo tasty! DH's salad was good, but nothing special. The cheesecake was a great ending to the meal.
Overall: A
Cinderella's Royal Table
We went to CRT for my birthday. We got there a little early and they seated us immediately. We got a table overlooking Fantasyland, but unfortunately the crane that was up so the people could paint was blocking our view. At one point, workers in their dirty tshirts and jeans went walking past the window - it kinda ruined the magic for a moment. We both got the traditional breakfast. My favorite part was the french toast! It was probably a million calories, but it was my birthday AND I was in Disney, so it didn't count. DH didn't think it would be enough food, but he was stuffed by the end. Our waitress was fantastic (I wish I could remember her name!) and brought me over a magical moments certificate, a birthday cake, and got our side of the restaurant to sing to me. It was very cute. The cake was a chocolate cake in a hard white icing - it kind of looked like a snowball. It was very good, but a little too much sweet for 9 a.m.! The food wasn't anything special, but the atmosphere lends itself to one of those "you have to do it once" places.
Overall: B+
Chef Mickey's
First of all, any breakfast buffet that has Rice Krispy Treats on it is already my idea of heaven. Chef Mickey's is a fun place for breakfast, but definitely busy and loud, so if you don't like that in the mornings stay away! We had great interaction with the characters and the napkin twirling made us and our new found Pittsburgh neighbors at the next table feel like we were at home twirling our Terrible Towels. I think I prefer the Crystal Palace for a character breakfast, but if you want to see the Big 4, this is the place to do it.
Overall: A (got bumped from a B+ because of the Krispy Treats)
Coral Reef
I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on the boards, but honestly, this was our best meal of the trip! The atmosphere can't be beat and for you Full House fans out there, you'll fondly remember Danny Tanner and Vicki eating there when the Tanners go to Disney. I started with the seafood and crab souffle served with creamy lobster sauce and DH had the creamy lobster soup. My souffle was fantastic. Very melt in your mouth and flavorful. DH's lobster soup was very good. Not the best he's had, but still good. For dinner I chose the Pan-seared Ahi Tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes and soy glaze, while DH had the Grilled NY Strip steak with potatoes au gratin and beef demi-glace. My tuna was soooo good! I wished I would have had it a little less well done, but that was my choice. The wasabi potatoes were to die for. DH thought his steak was very, very good and he got a good cut of meat. We finished with the Chocolate Wave and the cheesecake. The chocolate wave was as good as everyone says. I made room for that in my stomach!! DH enjoyed his cheesecake as well. Apparently this place can be pretty hit or miss, but we lucked out.
Overall: A+
Pop Century food court
Quick stop here before heading to the MK for the Keys to the Kingdom tour just so we wouldn't be famished all day. We got there right as it was opening and had to hurry up and eat. I got the chocolate chip pancakes and DH got the french toast. Really, nothing special here. Typical food court fare. DH said he never wanted to eat there again. I didn't mind it. My pancakes were a bit greasy, but not too bad.
Overall: C
Columbia Harbor House
This was included in the Keys to the Kingdom tour. We got a choice of the fried fish basket or fried chicken basket. I chose fish, DH chose chicken. Much like the Pop food court, this wasn't anything special. It hit the spot though because we were really hungry! Good for a quick meal I suppose!
Overall: C+
BRB with more.
Cast:
Me 25, mildly picky eater, obsessed with the Mickey Rice Krispy Treats
DH 27, eats anything and lots of it, very much a meat and potato guy
*Note: the TSs I know in chronological order. The CS I'll fit in where I remember*
Wolfgang Puck Express:
This was our first night in Disney. We were meeting a friend of mine in DTD, so we wanted to go somewhere nice, but still a counter service. WPE was amazing!!! Definitely our best CS of the trip. I got the Linguini with tomato, basil and garlic and DH got the BBQ Glazed Rotisserie Chicken. My linguini was great and totally filling. DH's chicken was sooo tender and the BBQ sauce was just right. For dessert I had the creme brulee and DH had the white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie. My creme brulee was to die for. I had everyone helping me with it and we all agreed it was great. DH is a white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie connoisseur - they're his favorite cookie and is very discriminating when it comes to them. Unfortunately he was less than impressed with this one. I tried some and it did seem to take on the flavor of the plastic a bit. Not so good.
Overall: A+
Tusker House
After hearing great things about the TH from the DIS and wanting more than your traditional CS food, we headed over. Another tasty CS. I had the Grilled Salmon with jollof rice and seasonal vegetables while DH had the Tusker House Chicken Salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. We both had the cheesecake for dessert. My grilled salmon was very good for a CS meal and the veggies were sooooo tasty! DH's salad was good, but nothing special. The cheesecake was a great ending to the meal.
Overall: A
Cinderella's Royal Table
We went to CRT for my birthday. We got there a little early and they seated us immediately. We got a table overlooking Fantasyland, but unfortunately the crane that was up so the people could paint was blocking our view. At one point, workers in their dirty tshirts and jeans went walking past the window - it kinda ruined the magic for a moment. We both got the traditional breakfast. My favorite part was the french toast! It was probably a million calories, but it was my birthday AND I was in Disney, so it didn't count. DH didn't think it would be enough food, but he was stuffed by the end. Our waitress was fantastic (I wish I could remember her name!) and brought me over a magical moments certificate, a birthday cake, and got our side of the restaurant to sing to me. It was very cute. The cake was a chocolate cake in a hard white icing - it kind of looked like a snowball. It was very good, but a little too much sweet for 9 a.m.! The food wasn't anything special, but the atmosphere lends itself to one of those "you have to do it once" places.
Overall: B+
Chef Mickey's
First of all, any breakfast buffet that has Rice Krispy Treats on it is already my idea of heaven. Chef Mickey's is a fun place for breakfast, but definitely busy and loud, so if you don't like that in the mornings stay away! We had great interaction with the characters and the napkin twirling made us and our new found Pittsburgh neighbors at the next table feel like we were at home twirling our Terrible Towels. I think I prefer the Crystal Palace for a character breakfast, but if you want to see the Big 4, this is the place to do it.
Overall: A (got bumped from a B+ because of the Krispy Treats)
Coral Reef
I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on the boards, but honestly, this was our best meal of the trip! The atmosphere can't be beat and for you Full House fans out there, you'll fondly remember Danny Tanner and Vicki eating there when the Tanners go to Disney. I started with the seafood and crab souffle served with creamy lobster sauce and DH had the creamy lobster soup. My souffle was fantastic. Very melt in your mouth and flavorful. DH's lobster soup was very good. Not the best he's had, but still good. For dinner I chose the Pan-seared Ahi Tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes and soy glaze, while DH had the Grilled NY Strip steak with potatoes au gratin and beef demi-glace. My tuna was soooo good! I wished I would have had it a little less well done, but that was my choice. The wasabi potatoes were to die for. DH thought his steak was very, very good and he got a good cut of meat. We finished with the Chocolate Wave and the cheesecake. The chocolate wave was as good as everyone says. I made room for that in my stomach!! DH enjoyed his cheesecake as well. Apparently this place can be pretty hit or miss, but we lucked out.
Overall: A+
Pop Century food court
Quick stop here before heading to the MK for the Keys to the Kingdom tour just so we wouldn't be famished all day. We got there right as it was opening and had to hurry up and eat. I got the chocolate chip pancakes and DH got the french toast. Really, nothing special here. Typical food court fare. DH said he never wanted to eat there again. I didn't mind it. My pancakes were a bit greasy, but not too bad.
Overall: C
Columbia Harbor House
This was included in the Keys to the Kingdom tour. We got a choice of the fried fish basket or fried chicken basket. I chose fish, DH chose chicken. Much like the Pop food court, this wasn't anything special. It hit the spot though because we were really hungry! Good for a quick meal I suppose!
Overall: C+
BRB with more.