Top Dining Choices

[Kaleigh]

So, similar to the thread on the resort page, I'd thought it would be fun to see what everyone thinks is the best dining choice in certain categories. Again, feel free to add a category if you want.

1. Character Meal-
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience-
3. Use of 1 table service credit-
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)-
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)-
6. Appetizer (item and place)-
7. Dessert (item and place)-
8. Buffet/Family Style-
9. Counter service-
10.Ambiance/ Theme-
(and this one was added by llawrence)
11. Best View-

Okay, have at it!

[Kaleigh]

Guess I'll get this started.

1. Character Meal- Crystal Palace
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience- Citricos
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Le Cellier
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)- Rib/Chicken combo at Cosmic Rays
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)- Strawberry Tart at Boulangerie Pattiserie
6. Appetizer (item and place)- Polpettine Alla Sarde at Tutto Italia
7. Dessert (item and place)- Ger's Bread and Butter at Raglan Road
8. Buffet/Family Style- Ohana
9. Counter service- Port Orleans French Quarter Food Court
10.Ambiance/ Theme- Restaurant Marrakesh

[Flrancho]

1. Character Meal-Chef Mickey's
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience-Narcoosee's
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Sci-fi Dine In
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)- Beaches & Cream
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)- Dole Whip at Captain Cooks
6. Appetizer (item and place)- Calamari at Narcoosee's
7. Dessert (item and place)- Kitchen Sink at Beaches & Cream
8. Buffet/Family Style- Ohanas
9. Counter service- Sunshine Seasons
10.Ambiance/ Theme- San Angel Inn

[kat228]

1. Character Meal- Cape May Cafe breakfast
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience- Jiko
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Kona
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)- Tangierene Cafe
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)- Any of the F&W Booths
6. Appetizer (item and place)- Goat Cheese Truffles, Citricos
7. Dessert (item and place)- Jiko used to have a blueberry & lavender dessert that was fabulous
8. Buffet/Family Style- Biergarten
9. Counter service- Tangierene Cafe
10.Ambiance/ Theme- 50s Prime Time

[llawrence1970]

1. Character Meal-only done Cape May bkfast
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience-Flying Fish
3. Use of 1 table service credit-Le Cellier
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)-Morroco
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)-
6. Appetizer (item and place)-mussels @ flying fish
7. Dessert (item and place)- dole whip in adventureland
8. Buffet/Family Style- AK Tusker House
9. Counter service- Beaches & Cream
10.Ambiance/ Theme- La Cava de Tequila in Mexico
11. Best view - california grill near the lookout & AK at nite

[GIOny]

1. Character Meal-Crystal Palace
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience-Citrico's
3. Use of 1 table service credit-Wolfgang Puck
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)-Pecos Bill's - Chicken Wrap
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)-anything at Food and Wine Festival
6. Appetizer (item and place)-Arancini at Citrico's, also there was a flatbread at Cali Grill that had figs and gorgonzola on it that was to die for, unfortunately it's no longer on the menu
7. Dessert (item and place)-Strawberry Shortcake at Beaches and Cream
8. Buffet/Family Style-Crystal Palace
9. Counter service-Pecos Bills
10.Ambiance/ Theme-San Angel Inn

[DisneyMatt]

Kaleigh, this is a great thread...I enjoyed the resort thread as well. Thank you so much!

1. Character Meal-This may be too obvious, but Cinderella's Royal Table is excellent
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience-California Grill during the fireworks show
3. Use of 1 table service credit-50's Prime Time Cafe, my kids love to laugh at me here!
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)-Tonosama Combination at the Yakitori House
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)-The Napoleons at Boulangerie Patisserie are to die for.
6. Appetizer (item and place)-Tostadas De Jaiba at the San Angel Inn
7. Dessert (item and place)-Again, you gotta try the Napoleons at Boulangerie Patisserie. They have excellent Chocolate Croissants too!
8. Buffet/Family Style-Chef Mickey's for breakfast
9. Counter service-Columbia Harbour House, get a table upstairs because there is rarely anyone up there!
10.Ambiance/ Theme-Whispering Canyon Cafe, this may be my favorite place to eat in all WDW!

[DopeyDancer87]

1. Character Meal- Crystal Palace
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience- California Grill
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Nine Dragons in EPCOT
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)- Electric Umbrella :-)
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)- Popcorn from anywhere that sells it
6. Appetizer (item and place)- Cesar Salad from Le Cellar
7. Dessert (item and place)- Boardwalk Ice Cream!
8. Buffet/Family Style- Whispering Canyon Cafe
9. Counter service- American Pavillion
10.Ambiance/ Theme- San Angel Inn

[VivaWDW.com]

1. Character Meal- Chef Mickey's
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience- California Grill
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Mama Melrose (DDP-Dlx)
4. Use of a counter service credit - Double Cheese Burger (Plus xtra Bun), Cosmic Rays
5. Use of a snack credit - Cinnamon Roll, Main Street Bakery
6. Appetizer - *Any, California Grill
7. Dessert - Team Butterfinger cupcake, Starring Rolls
8. Buffet/Family Style - Akersus Royal Table
9. Counter service- All Star Movies
10.Ambiance/ Theme- San Angel Inn

[Pixie985]

1. Character Meal- Chef Mickey's Breakfast Buffet
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience- Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Le Cellier
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)- Ribs Platter at Flame Tree Barbeque
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)- Mickey Bar at any ice cream kiosk in WDW
6. Appetizer (item and place)- Cheddar Cheese Soup at Le Cellier
7. Dessert (item and place)- Chocolate Moose at Le Cellier
8. Buffet/Family Style- Chef Mickey's Breakfast Buffet
9. Counter service- Bratwurst and Kraut at Sommerfest
10.Ambiance/ Theme- Coral Reef/Sci Fi Dine-In

[Lmerch44]

1. Character Meal-Chrystal palace
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience-Hoop-dee-do
3. Use of 1 table service credit-LeCelier
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)-Casey's Hotdog
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)-Frozen Coke
6. Appetizer (item and place)-never had an appetizer
7. Dessert (item and place)-California Grill
8. Buffet/Family Style-Cape May
9. Counter service-Breakfast at the Main Street Bakery
10.Ambiance/ Theme-Sci Fi
(and this one was added by llawrence)
11. Best View-California grill overlook

[diswish]

1. Character Meal- Crystal Palace
2. Signature Restaurant/Experience- California Grill
3. Use of 1 table service credit- Sanaa (AKV)
4. Use of a counter service credit (meal and place)- Grilled salmon (Sunshine Seasons/EPCOT)
5. Use of a snack credit (item and place)-Mickey ice cream on Main St.
6. Appetizer (item and place)-Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli (Cali. Grill)
7. Dessert (item and place)-Caramel Parfait (Brown Derby)
8. Buffet/Family Style- Biergarten (Germany/EPCOT)
9. Counter service- Columbia Harbor House (MK)
10.Ambiance/ Theme- Hoop Dee Doo!!!!
11. Best View- California Grill
- Many of these had multiple answers...

[williams]

I have large list however I and my family like Character Meal and signature dining thus Character Meal in Chef Mickey's is really perfect choice and for signature dining I think California Grill is one of the best eateries. They have great services and everything that you like, delectable foods variety, beautiful location, reasonable price and much more…..

Best Regards,