Our Favorite Disney World Table Service Restaurants

It’s time to talk about our favorite thing again – Disney food! A couple of weeks ago we talked about our favorite places to get a quick meal or a quick snack around the Walt Disney World Resort. Quick service is by far not the only option for delicious eats around Disney World, though. There are over 100 table service restaurants on property, and today we’re here to tell you about our favorite places at Disney World to sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal away from the crowds.

Many of our favorite places are in the parks – this allows us to get delicious, quality food and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the parks, all while still only being a few steps away from it all. So, where do we love to eat at Disney World? Read on to find out.

Disney Springs and Resorts

Raglan Road – Located in Disney Springs Raglan Road is a must for us. With an Irish Pub feel Raglan Road offer live music and delicious eats. Our favorite menu items include Dalkey Duo (battered and fried sausages with mustard dipping sauce), Bangers & Booze, Fish & Chips, Lambo (braised lamb shank), and the best of all – the Bread and Butter Pudding. The menu here is huge and offers a modern spin on Irish favorites. Stop by for lunch, dinner, late night eats, or weekend brunch!

Whispering Canyon – Located in the gorgeous and rustic Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon offers large portions of delicious, all American eats. The menu includes All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Milkshakes, All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Skillets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ribs, pork shank, Pioneer Chocolate Cake, Granny Smith Apple-Caramel Pie and more. The skillets are a favorite of ours – at dinner they include, “Family-style Mixed Greens Dressed with Apple Vinaigrette, Fresh-baked Cornbread, Slow-smoked Pork Ribs, Barbecued Pulled Pork, Citrus Herb Chicken, Oak-smoked Beef Brisket, Western-style Sausage, Mashed Yukon Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Seasonal Farm-fresh Vegetables, and Cowboy-style Baked Beans.”

Grand Floridian Café – The Victorian charm of the Grand Florian Resort carries over to the Grand Floridian that’s located in the main building of the resort. The menu includes meatloaf, New York Strip, Chocolate Fondue, a Dessert Sampler and so much more. We’ve never been disappointed with a meal here.

1900 Park Fare – Also located in the main building of the Grand Floridian 1900 Park Fare offers delicious eats served buffet-style for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast buffet incudes fruit, Strawberry Soup, pancakes, Mickey Waffles, biscuits and gravy, sticky buns, eggs and more. The dinner buffet includes ravioli, vegetables, mac and cheese, pizza, meats, breads, decadent desserts, and more. In addition to the delicious eats a meal here also includes characters! Characters at breakfast include Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Mary Poppins, Alice, and the Mad Hatter. Dinner characters include Cinderella, her step-sisters, her step-mother, and Prince Charming!

The Wave… of American Flavors – Located on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort, The Wave offers delicious eats in laidback atmosphere. It’s a gem that’s tucked away, but shouldn’t be missed. The Wave serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes favorites like eggs, pancakes, French toast and more. Breakfast is unique in that there is a menu, and also a buffet option. Lunch includes burgers, sandwiches, Fish of the Day, pasta, a Protein Bowl and more. Dinner is our favorite. The menu includes a Bacon and Eggs appetizer, Gnocchi, Braised Beef Short Ribs and more.

Hoop Dee Doo – The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue can be found in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This dinner show offers a night of songs, jokes, and delicious eats. The menu features all American favorites like fried chicken, ribs, cowboy beans, cornbread, salad, and the best part of the evening – strawberry shortcake.

Sanaa – If you like your meal with a view Sanaa is the place to be. Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort this fun restaurant makes you feel like you’re in Africa, especially the view of the savanna if you’re lucky enough to get seated by a window. In addition to the fun atmosphere, and the view, the food is also amazing. Enjoy African and Indian flavors all three meals of the day. Menu items at lunch and dinner include the Indian-style Bread Service, Lamb, African sausage, fish, a Sanaa Burger, a Kenya Coffee Barbecue Sandwich, and more.

Chef Mickey’s – Enjoy delicious eats served buffet-style for breakfast, brunch, and dinner while the monorail zooms by overhead, and character favorites like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy stop by for photos. The breakfast buffet includes favorites like pancakes, waffles, eggs, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and sweet treats like donut holes, muffins and more. Dinner includes soups, salads, Prime Rib, veggies, mac and cheese, Tater Bite Potatoes, chicken, pot roast, mashed potatoes, delicious desserts and more.

Trial’s End – Located at Fort Wilderness Trail’s End offers a bounty of delicious food in a rustic setting. Breakfast is served buffet-style and includes breakfast favorites like bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, fruit, waffles, pastries, and biscuits and gravy. French toast-custard pudding, breakfast pizza and more are also on the menu! Brunch includes breakfast foods as well as lunch offerings like pasta, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salmon, and tasty desserts. Dinner includes hand-carved roast meats, fried chicken, veggies, mac and cheese, ribs, pasta, fish, soup, and desserts including a house-made cobbler and a sundae bar!

The Parks

Tusker House – Just inside of Africa at Animal Kingdom you can enjoy a buffet of delicious eats with an African flair as well as characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in safari gear. All three meals of the day are served buffet-style, and an early lunch reservation, around 11am is our favorite for Tusker House. Dining at this time allows for there to be a chance that lunch items are on the buffet, but some breakfast items might still be there as well. American favorites like eggs, breakfast potatoes, waffles, sausage, bacon and fruit are on the buffet, but delicious eats like banana bread pudding, fruit chutneys and Beef Bobotie are also on the menu at breakfast. Lunch and dinner include meats like pork, chicken, and salmon, as well as curries, pita breads, tabouli, hummus and so much more.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater – I loved going to the drive-in when I was growing – eating in the car while watching a movie was the best part. At Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater diners sit at tables that are like cars and an old-time movie reel plays on the screen. The menu here includes All-American favorites likes Fried Dill Pickles, Burgers, Barbecue platters, steak, a warm glazed doughnut served with cinnamon apples, caramel and vanilla ice cream, a house-made candy bar, a S’mores brownie and so much more.

50’s Prime Time Café – Step back in time to the 1950s at this Hollywood Studios restaurant. Everything here is all about the 50s – the décor, the food, the atmosphere of family. That’s right, everyone here is family. Mom’s in the kitchen, the servers are all your cousins. It’s such a fun atmosphere and the food is fun too. The menu here includes crab cakes, onion rings, chicken pot pie, pot roast, meatloaf, pork chops, warm apple crispy with ice cream, chocolate-peanut butter cake, brownies, cheesecake and more.

Hollywood and Vine – This one is can also be found at Hollywood Studios, right next to 50s actually! Hollywood and Vine serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet-style in a restaurant themed to look like a Hollywood cafeteria. Breakfast includes favorites like pancakes, Mickey waffles, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, pastries, fruit and more. Lunch and dinner include soup, salads, breads, pasta, fruit, fish, chicken, carved meats, and delicious sweets and desserts. Guests at breakfast can meet their favorite Disney Junior characters including Racer Goofy, Sofia, Doc McStuffins, and Vamprina! Lunch and dinner are opportunities to celebrate the season with Minnie Mouse and her friends at Minnie’s Seasonal Dining events.

Garden Grill – We love the atmosphere and the food at the Garden Grill. This unique restaurant can be found on the second floor of the Land Pavilion at Epcot! What makes it so unique? The dining area spins slowly while you eat! It also looks into the Living with the Land attraction. All three meals of the day are served here family-style. That means that the food is brought to your table on platters for everyone to take as much as they want and to enjoy! Breakfast includes sticky bun bake, potato barrels, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, Mickey waffles with chocolate hazelnut dipping sauce, and fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner include salad, turkey breast, pot roast, pork with apple chutney, mashed potatoes, French fries, mac and cheese, seasonal vegetables, stuffing, and a season short cake dessert. Farmer Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale are also around to meet with guests.

San Angel Inn Restaurant – San Angel Inn offers lunch and dinner with a view of a Mayan pyramid, inside of one! It’s like being in Mexico, especially with the Mexican shops just outside of the restaurant entrance. The menu here includes Sopa Azteca, Tostadas de Pollo, Chile Relleno, Tacos de Costilla de Carne, Tacos al Pastor, Mousse de Chocolate, Vanilla Flan, and so much more.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Step into a fairytale in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served here and all three are delicious. Breakfast is served family-style with breakfast favorites like scrambled eggs, bacon, cheesy potatoes, and bacon brought to the table. In addition to those delicious eats there is also a buffet of additional items like smoked salmon, smoked pork, cheeses, peppered mackerel, and more! Lunch and dinner include a Taste of Norway appetizer that includes seafood, cheeses, meats, fruit and salads. Guests have the opportunity to pick their entrée from a list of delicious choices – traditional Norwegian Meatballs, Herb-roasted Chicken, Viking Mixed Grill, Grilled Salmon, Seared Pork Tenderloin, Potato Dumplings, and Pasta. The meal finishes with a shared plate of Norwegian desserts. The fairytale atmosphere is enhanced by the opportunity to meet Disney princesses including Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Aroura, and Snow White.

Via Napoli – If you love Italian food Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot is the place for you! The menu here includes calamari, arancini, Mozzarella Caprese, pastas including penne, ravioli, linguine, spaghetti, lasange, fetticine, wood-fired pizzas, chicken parmigaiana, and amazing desserts like Tiramisu, cannoli, “Ugly But Good” – a person favorite, gelato, Zeppole, and so much more. Seriously, if you like Italian food add this to your list of reservations for your next trip, you won’t regret it.

Biergarten – Take a trip to the countryside and enjoy an evening in the German Biergarten with beautiful scenery, and if you’re there at the right time, a German entertainment. If your party doesn’t consist of eight people, you have a chance of meeting new people while you dine! If the restaurant isn’t busy, or you’re close to eight, then you’ll have the table all to yourself. Lunch and dinner is served buffet-style here and is filled with a bounty of German delights. These tasty eats include sausages, pretzel rolls, salads, sauerkraut, potatoes, schnitzel, cabbage, and amazing desserts like strudel, black forest cake, Bavarian cream and more. If you like German food, like we do, this is the place for you.

Chefs de France – Indulge in French cuisine at this little French Bistro. It’s located in the France Pavilion at Epcot, and if you get a seat by the window you’ll have a great and can people watch as guests make their way through France. The food here is the best part, though. Enjoy dishes like Escargot, Lobster Bisque, French Onion Soup, Boeuf Bourguignon, Duck Breast with Cherries, Steak Frites, Nicoise Salad and more. End your meal with a delicious French treat like Crème Brulee, Cream Puffs, Apple Tart, and more.

Teppan Edo – In the Japan Pavilion at Epcot you can experience authentic Japanese cuisine cooked in front of you. Enjoy eats like Wafu Ribs, Miso Soup, Tempura, Chicken, Shrimp, Beef, noodles, veggies, and rice. End your meal with a Green Tea Mousse Cake, Mango Mousse Cake, Ginger Mousse Cake, or Ice Cream.

Rose and Crown – British food tends to have a bad reputation, but we’re big fans of it. Located on the water in the UK Pavilion at Epcot the Rose and Crown serves traditional British pub eats and you won’t be disappointed by the food or the charm of the restaurant. Be comforted by dishes like Scotch Eggs, Fish and Chips, Sheppard’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Chicken Masala Curry, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon and more. End your meal with Chocolate Nougat Bar, Lemon Scone, English Trifle, or Sticky Toffee Pudding. Just talking about this is making me hungry!

Crystal Palace – Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a view of the castle! Breakfast includes favorites like pancakes, Mickey waffles, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, fruit, and more. Lunch and dinner include salads, breads, fruit, carved meats, fish, chicken, soup, vegetables, desserts and more. Every meal here is a celebration of friendship with Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet.

Diamond Horseshoe – Enjoy a laid back, rustic meal full of all American favorites at the Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. The lunch menu includes Grilled Chicken, Beef Brisket, Creamy Turkey Salad, and Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cowboy Mac and Cheese, Mixed Green Prairie Salad, and Chuck Wagon Platters. You can also opt for a Saloon Feast that includes greens, potato salad, watermelon salad, brisket, chicken, pulled pork, corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert. The dessert menu here includes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake, Seasonal Berry Cobbler, and Peaches and Cream Cheesecake. Dinner is all about the Saloon Feast which is why we love dinner here.

Liberty Tree Tavern – Step back into Colonial America at the Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square. Be sure to take a look through all of the rooms to see all of the unique pieces of Colonial America. Lunch here is a la carte and includes choices like pot roast with mashed potatoes, fish and chips, freedom pasta with chicken or shrimp, an Angus Chuck Cheeseburger, and an all American Colony Salad. There is also an all you care to enjoy option at lunch. That all you care to enjoy option is the staple at dinner and is served family-style. At dinner it’s like Thanksgiving every single day of the years with delicious eats like turkey, pork, pot roast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, salad, cornbread, seasonal vegetables, and Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake served warm with ice cream and caramel sauce.

There are so, so many amazing dining choices throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Both quick service and table service options are available throughout the resort. These are just some of the options that are available, but these are our favorites of the ones that we have tried.

What are your favorite table service restaurants at Disney World?!

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