Disney Top Charts

With so many choices, it is difficult to decide where to spend your dining at Walt Disney World. Hopefully this list will be reduced the field a bit for you.

Best for families

Coral Reef Restaurant – feel like the Little Mermaid guy in this room one of a kind which only a trident Epcot is shot live aquarium 6 million gallons of sea full of coral reefs and marine life. And adults feel like Poseidon after just one bite of fish star seafood restaurant and peppercorns oh-so-delicious cheese making.

50's Prime Time Café – What kid does not want to experience back to the road of life. You will receive a dose of fun in the restaurant of this Disney-MGM Studios. Enjoy tasty food supplies of good old American comfort viewing Let To Beaver and Topper on black and white TVs sitting on the counter between the toaster and blender. "Mom" herself is your server, making everyone in the "family" shows good manners.

Whispering Canyon Café – barbecued victuals honest to goodness, rib-stickin 'serves hot in an iron skillet is right up the alley of a wannabe cowboy in this fun-loving restaurant at the Wilderness Lodge. Come prepared for a lot of hootin and hollerin 'and please, whatever you do, do not ask for ketchup unless, that is, as a lot of attention.

It is best to book in advance for

California Grill – This sensational restaurant in the trendy Appeal must be in the top of every visitors list. From exemplary sushi to the exceptional New kitchen American to sensational desserts and an excellent California wine list each available by the glass, this place has it all. From its heights diners can see the Magic Kingdom, the brilliant Seven Seas Lagoon and, best of all, a perfect view of the Wishes fireworks. Just try to time your meal around the fireworks and head outside the super observation platform for a bird's eye view of extravagance.

Royal Table Cinderella – If ever there was a place to plan the future, that's all. Exactly 180 days before the scheduled day, countless parents rise at the crack of dawn to be among the first to call for dinner reservations. All just to make sure that their loved ones will soon be one of the lucky few sit atop Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. If you do not snag a reservation your children will never forgive you.

Victoria and Albert – Demand is high for this unique dining room at the Grand Floridian Resort. Once you have secured your place, simply sit down and prepare to be captivated by the tables in Wedgewood China, Christofle silver, Frette linens and Riedel crystal, and cuisine that knock your socks off.

Best for vegetarians

Victoria and Albert's "This is a place that vegetarians will not feel short-changed. A seven-course vegetarian menu, overseen experts by the illustrious Chef de Cuisine Scott Hunnell, is offered every night. Can not be much better than that.

Boma – The essence of Africa is under Boma powerful circular thatched abundant in foods prepared with a touch of Africa (and some American cuisine for the picky eater) are the rates. An entire section (or pod) of meatless dishes with items such as vegetable lentil kofta, braised greens, vegetable skewers, and several kinds of exotic salads are part of the course.

Best Character Dining

Crystal Palace – Winnie the Pooh and his friends, Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger and their hosts are bathed in sunlight, a restaurant style greenhouse at the end of the castle from the main street in the Magic Kingdom. Here is a surprisingly good and plentiful buffet, definitely one of the differentials better in the park.

1900 Park Fare – At this popular spot in the Grand Floridian Resort is Mary Poppins, Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Alice in Wonderland, and Mad Hatter for breakfast, late at night to the characters of Cinderella is in attendance. And the food is perhaps the best buffet of Disney.

Real Akershus Banquet Hall – Those who love the idea of ethnic restaurants should treat this atypical in Epcot in a replica of Akershus Castle in Oslo. Disney Princesses are present all meals and may include Bella, Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Mary Poppins.

Best Wine List

Citrus – This Mediterranean influenced restaurant at the Grand Floridian Resort is rightly proud of its global wine list, a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner. On the menu find a suggested wine to accompany each dish.

Jiko – The room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge's signature dinner can be ordered from the most extensive list of South African wines this side of Johannesburg. Also a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner, over 65 boutique wineries in South Africa show their crops here.

California Grill – As if the food spectacular and breathtaking view is not enough, the list of pending California wine is also outstanding with 100 wines on offer glass.

Victoria and Albert – Once again this, Disney's most acclaimed restaurant, makes the cut, and has the distinction of being the only restaurant Disney received the prestigious Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence, with 700 menu selections and 4,200 bottles in his cellar.

Best Hip Scene

Todd English Bluezoo – There are a lot of buzz surrounding this dreamy outpost at the Walt Disney World Dolphin, where it is worth the cost of dinner just to see the impressive living room, underwater fantasy-like accessories adorned with air bubble light blue organza curtains shimmering silver, and carpets imitating a larger drop of water. But if dinner is not in their plans, the living here is only as cool as a martini bar and bonuses are in order.

Raglan Road – It is easy to imagine you're in the heart of Dublin at Raglan Road, the new Downtown Disney restaurant and a pub. Come and have a drink, snack or a meal … whatever, just do not miss this fantastic place. Irish musicians provide authentic entertainment accompanied by delicious Irish cuisine contemporary.

About the Author

Cara Goldsbury, the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World® Resort, has appeared on several Travel Channel specials about Walt Disney World including Disney Splurge and Disney Royalty, and has been cited in many news articles as an expert on Walt Disney World.

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