Walt Disney World's Top Tables

With so many choices, it's difficult to decideBest For Vegetarians
where to spend your dining dollars at Walt DisneyVictoria and Albert's- Here is one place that
World. Hopefully this list will narrow the field a bitvegetarians won't feel short changed. A
for you.seven-course vegetarian menu, expertly
Best For Familiesoverseen by the illustrious Chef de Cuisine Scott
Coral Reef Restaurant - Kid's feel like the LittleHunnell, is offered nightly. It can't get much better
Mermaid at this one-of-a-kind dining room wherethan that.
just a trident's throw away is Epcot's Living Seas'Boma - The essence of Africa is potent beneath
6-million-gallon aquarium rife with coral reefs andBoma's circular, thatched roof where hearty
sea life. And adults feel like Poseidon after justfoods prepared with an African flair (and a dash
one bite of the restaurant's stellar seafood andof American cuisine for the picky eater) are the
the oh-so-delicious pepper jack cheese grits.fare. An entire section (or pod) of meatless dishes
50's Prime Time Café - What kid doesn'twith such items like vegetable lentil kofta, braised
want to experience life way back when. They'llgreens, vegetable skewers, and several kinds of
get a fun dose of it at this Disney-MGM Studios'exotic salads are par for the course.
restaurant. Dine on savory renditions of good oldBest Character Dining
American comfort food watching Leave it toCrystal Palace - Winnie the Pooh, and his friends,
Beaver and Topper on black and white TVsEeyore, Piglet, and Tigger are your hosts in a
sitting on the counter between the toaster andsunlight-drenched, conservatory-style restaurant
the blender. "Mom" herself is your server, makingfound at the castle end of Main Street in the
sure everyone in the "family" observes goodMagic Kingdom. Here you'll find a surprisingly good
manners.and bountiful buffet, definitely one of the better
Whispering Canyon Café -spreads in the park.
Honest-to-goodness, rib-stickin' barbecued vittles1900 Park Fare - At this popular spot at the
served piping hot in an iron skillet is right up aGrand Floridian Resort is Mary Poppins, Pooh,
wannabe cowboy's alley at this fun-lovingTigger, Eeyore, Alice in Wonderland, and the Mad
restaurant at the Wilderness Lodge. ComeHatter for breakfast; in the evening hours the
prepared for plenty of hootin' and hollerin' andcharacters from Cinderella are in attendance. And
please, whatever you do, don't ask for thethe food is perhaps Disney's best buffet.
ketchup unless, that is, you like a lot of attention.Akershus Royal Banquet Hall - Those who love
Best to Book Ahead Forthe idea of ethnic dining should try this atypical
California Grill - This sensational restaurant at theone housed at Epcot in a replica of Oslo's
Contemporary Resort should be at the top ofAkershus Castle. Disney Princesses are in
every visitors list. From exemplary sushi to theattendance at all meals and may include Belle,
exceptional New American cuisine to sensationalAriel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping
desserts and the outstanding California wine listBeauty, and Mary Poppins.
each available by the glass, this place has it all.Best Wine List
From its lofty heights diners can see the MagicCitricos - This Mediterranean influenced restaurant
Kingdom, the sparkling Seven Seas Lagoon, and,at the Grand Floridian Resort is rightly proud of its
best of all, a picture-perfect view of the Wishesglobal wine list, a Wine Spectator Restaurant
fireworks. Just try to time your meal around theAward winner. On the menu you'll find a
fireworks and head outside to the supersuggested wine to accompany each course.
observation platform for a bird's-eye view of theJiko - At the Animal Kingdom Lodge's signature
extravaganza.dining room you can order from the most
Cinderella's Royal Table - If there was ever aextensive list of South African wines this side of
place to plan ahead for, this is it. Exactly 180 daysJohannesburg. Also a Wine Spectator Restaurant
prior to the anticipated day, countless parents riseAward winner, more than 65 of South Africa's
at the crack of dawn to be one of the first to callboutique wineries showcase their vintages here.
for dining reservations. All just to insure that theirCalifornia Grill - As if the spectacular food and the
darling little ones will be among the lucky few tomind-boggling view isn't enough, the outstanding
be seated high atop Cinderella's Castle at theCalifornia wine list is also exceptional with 100
Magic Kingdom. If you don't snag a reservationwines offered by the glass.
your children will never forgive you.Victoria and Albert's - Yet again this, Disney's
Victoria and Albert's - Demand is high for thismost acclaimed restaurant, makes the cut, and
fantastic dining spot at the Grand Floridian Resort.has the distinction of being Disney's only
Once you've secured your spot, just sit back andrestaurant to receive the coveted Wine
prepare to be wowed by tables set inSpectator "Best of Award of Excellence", with
Wedgewood china, Christofle silver, Frette linens,700 selections on the menu and 4,200 bottles in
and Riedel crystal, and cuisine that will knock yourits cellar.
socks off.