Have You Tried These Disney World Hotel Restaurants?
Here’s something you may not know about me. I can be incredibly lazy while on vacation.
When someone offers me a bird in hand, I’ll happily take it without asking whether there’s two in the bush.
Personally, I think low-hanging fruit is the tastiest, and that extends to my Disney vacations.
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Why should I leave my hotel when I can eat extremely well at one of the restaurants where I’m already staying?
If you’re anything like me, I have several great tips.
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Have you tried these Disney World hotel restaurants?
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
My family loves staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, but we have one small complaint.
This hotel doesn’t offer a Table Service restaurant, and we sometimes prefer to sit down and savor a good meal.
Fortunately, there’s an easy solution.
We head over to the boat dock and take a ride to Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside.
My wife loves Cajun cuisine, and you can find plenty of it at Boatwright’s Dining Hall.
She can order Jambalaya or Shrimp Pappardelle and feel like she’s eating some of Emeril Lagasse’s finest flavors in a relaxed Disney setting.
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When we just want to grab and go, there’s also a Quick Service restaurant in this area as well.
Boma
I haven’t lavished praise on Boma in quite a while, as I’ve made my feelings about it quite clear.
This Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurant offers one of Disney’s best buffets, especially for fans of international cuisine.
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Boma serves authentic African dishes such as Tabbouleh and Bobotie.
Better yet, you can end the meal with Zebra Domes, which may be my favorite Disney dessert overall.
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Boma is one of the pricier restaurants on this list at $58 per adult plus tax for dinner, so you may prefer to eat here when you’re using the Disney Dining Plan.
Maya Grill
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I rarely talk about Maya Grill for two reasons.
The first is that I don’t actually hang out at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort very often.
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When I do, I typically pick a different restaurant here.
The other reason is that I swear by San Angel Inn Restaurante at EPCOT and don’t often eat Mexican food multiple times in a week.
So, Maya Grill unfortunately gets lost in the shuffle a bit when I discuss Disney dining, which is unfortunate.
For fans of Southwestern food, this is one of the must-dos at Walt Disney World.
Disney has created authentic Mexican cuisine in a gorgeous dining room comprised of many Mayan elements. This is a fun place to explore.
The Osso Bucco Al Pastor is one of the most underrated dishes at Disney World, and it comes with grits, a rarity for Disney.
Narcoossee’s
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By this point, I think that everyone knows I swear by one particular restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
I swear by the Grand Floridian Cafe and eat there frequently when I’m on vacation.
Grand Floridian Cafe
However, there’s another restaurant I quite like, especially for a late dinner.
Narcoossee’s sells delicious seafood cuisine, but it’s also a room with a view.
Grand Floridian – Narcoosee
When you dine here 45 minutes before Magic Kingdom’s nightly fireworks presentation, you may get a view of the festivities.
There’s a real energy at the resort around this time of the evening, as everyone understands what’s about to happen.
Inside Narcoossee’s
However, you should eat at Narcoossee’s even when you’re not interested in the fireworks, because it’s one of Disney’s best-reviewed restaurants.
As I type this, Tripadvisor ranks Narcoossee’s as the number 77 restaurant out of 3,220 in the Greater Orlando area.
You should prioritize this premier dining spot.
Sebastian’s Bistro
Since I rarely dine at Narcoossee’s – again, I love the Grand Floridian Cafe – I go somewhere else for my seafood.
Sebastian’s Bistro serves one of the most affordable All-You-Care-To-Enjoy dining experiences at Walt Disney World.
This place and Boatwright’s, Maya Grill, and Narcoossee’s share a similarity in that they’re only available for dinner service.
Personally, I prefer that, because I’d rather spend my lunch eating quickly while visiting a theme park.
Banana Cabana
Then, my family likes to unwind with a good Table Service dining experience.
The best deal from that list is unquestionably Sebastian’s, which costs a modest $39 per adult plus tax.
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For that price, your server will bring you the Taste of the Caribbean.
This menu consists of delicious rolls dipped in Guava Butter, followed by a hearty selection of Caribbean entrees, including Slow-Cooked Mojo Pork, Chili-rubbed Beef, Baked Fish, and Oven Roasted Chicken.
Then, you can wash it all down with a house-made and extremely fruity Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding.
As if that dessert isn’t decadent enough on its own, Disney serves it with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
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This restaurant offers tremendous value for less than $40.
Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago
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Do you remember earlier when I mentioned that I typically eat somewhere else at Coronado Springs?
Yes, that’s Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago.
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This restaurant exemplifies Disney in that Imagineers built an eatery at sea.
You’ll take the bridge to the restaurant and then sit down to enjoy an absolutely breathtaking backdrop during your meal.
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Many people come here just to drink a bit and savor the ambiance.
Instead, they should order a very affordable Chicken Mole for $25 or comically cheap Steak Frites for $28.
As you can tell, one of the other strengths of this restaurant is its affordability.
Oh, and you can finish your meal with Warm Churros, which may be the best at Disney World.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
In case the previous section didn’t give it away, I’m a big fan of steak.
In fact, I’ve had multiple doctors tell me that my love of steak got me in some trouble.
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Fortunately, it’s nothing a little exercise won’t fix, and that’s the beauty of Disney.
You’re always exercising, so you can order a 22-ounce ribeye guilt-free whenever you feel like it.
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Now, that delicious slice of angus beef will set you back $68, which makes this restaurant the most expensive one on our list.
That’s okay, though. Yachtsman Steakhouse has earned its reputation as the pride of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club
I often mention that Major League Baseball sometimes holds the Winter Meetings here.
That’s because even billionaire owners consider this steak the best in Orlando.
When you really feel like splurging, add one of the Butcher’s Cuts enhancements, like Half Maine Lobster Thermador, and always spend the $9 for the Sauce Flight.
For an epic fine dining experience or to celebrate a milestone, Yachstman Steakhouse is the perfect place to go.
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