5 Disney Restaurants I’m NEVER Eating at Again

What Disney restaurant would you never eat at?

[@blakebamf]

My hot take: rainforest cafe at animal kingdom was one of the best meals I had when I was in Disney world 🫢

[@ivyblack8145]

For me, it's the nostalgia. I loved them growing up, and they just don't exist anymore.

[@liwiathan]

Rainforest and T-Rex are at Disney Springs which is free to get into but they're expensive and with my allergies I can't really eat anything there

[@bluejaye44]

There's still rainforest cafes around believe it or not ​@@ivyblack8145

[@markrussell6858]

I find the rainforest/trex s at Disney world are far superior to the branches in the real world. I don't know why and the AK branch is best one on property. My child is a Landry's connoisseur so I have eaten at all of them

[@kateedgar1662]

I love going Rainforest Cafe, always been Disney Springs, but is AK's better?

[@candycemonroe7345]

Because chef Mickey doesn't require a park ticket

[@User1185-y4f]

Very true

[@KforFreedom]

AND a lot more variety than Garden Grill. Visiting the Contemporary is also something fun for visitors.

[@KeyshawnJenkins]

The lunch is definitely a lesser quality meal than the breakfast is, so I would say skip Chef Mickey's for lunch, but yes to breakfast.

[@paullee3996]

Ok and

[@kevinallenberg6408]

Neither does Topolino's, and their food is actually good. They only do characters at breakfast though.

[@patricklandon7476]

Your take on Be Our Guest is spot on.

[@kateedgar1662]

It was much better when they did a lunch menu! Only basics like sandwiches but they were great and pretty affordable- going to Signature Dining was a mistake

[@Laura-Bug_the_first]

I’ve heard the same from many. The ambiance is amazing, the food is blah and Beast just walks by and waves.

[@sherriboothby5342]

@@kateedgar1662you nailed it! That was always one of our “must do” restaurants at lunch. We never did dinner because nothing on the menu appealed to us. They also stopped serving my favorite strawberry cupcake. Not happy with them at all.

[@amandagroome72593]

YES!!! 100% ​@@kateedgar1662

[@josephlamb3528]

*eyes twitch as Q disses four of my favorite restaurants *

[@ThomasRodacker]

I know, and her dissing Rainforest Café after it being closed in Downtown Disney for us at Disneyland and being a tradition for my family’s first day at the park for years deeply hurt my soul 😂😭

[@hayleyandmike]

I chuckled at this comment

[@seasun95]

Rainforest cafe is amazing and the atmosphere and theme is so well done! So many memories from that place!

[@peggyknecht5551]

I actually love Chef Mickey's! I am a big kid at heart, So the noise doesn't bother me. The food is simple. Sometimes, you just want homey food when you are on vacation.

[@JennasMagicalAdventures]

I miss when Be Our Guest had affordable lunch!

[@kinley2471]

Nooo Chef Mickey and Be Our Guest Restaurant are my absolute favorites 😭😭

[@randymesser3369]

I’m always going to Rainforest Cafe!! It’s my families Regular fun restaurants, the food isn’t spectacular, but it’s so enjoyable after Disneys Animal Kingdom and at Disney Springs!

[@maribee885]

BOG went downhill when they switched to the pre-fixe menu. The old breakfast and lunch options were great.

[@JennasMagicalAdventures]

I completely agree!!

[@sallymcafee4307]

Rainforest Cafe fish and chips is the greatest. We always eat at the bar and the drinks are wonderful.

[@Teacher659]

I always get the “Beastly Burger” at Rainforest and it’s the most delicious and absolutely amazing tasting burger I’ve ever had…and it’s fun. Even for a 67 year old kid!

[@SamI_Am]

The thing that got me is the way she pronounced Teppan Edo, and the fact that I personally love that restaurant.

[@Iknowmorethanyall]

You order a filet mignon WELL DONE???

[@debbabe2254]

😳 Right???

[@sharonsplat]

T-rex café is one of my daughters favourites.

[@Michelleybellin]

I mostly agree with this list. The only exception I'd make is for T-Rex and/or Rainforest if you have kids that enjoy it and you're able to use the birthday month gift card you earn in their free rewards club. You can also get discount gift cards through Sam's Club several times a year that can make it a better value.

[@AllEarsNet]

Yes that’s a good point!

[@kingsxfan99]

I understand the "Don't get something that you can get at home" concept, but Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom fits the park so well, the food is always great and we never go there at home anyway.

[@badbiker666]

Chef Mickey's is one of my favorite in all of Disney World. Yes, it is loud because it caters to families with small children. But, you know that going in so it's not a surprise, and I love to see the little ones having such a good time. Yes, the food is so-so. But it's exactly the kind of food I like the best. Homey and tasty and simple. That's why the kids like it so much. And they have characters. Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto wear chef outfits and are happy to pose with all the rowdy customers. I LOVE it there!

[@zeferage2430]

Yes, exactly..we ate at Topolino, at Rivera, and we're highly disappointed, would take Chef mickey any day..😊

[@zydration3538]

"Yes everything you stated is accurate, but how dare you have a different take than I do"

[@sophiawang2653]

I always thought Be Our Guest had some of the best food in Disney world!

[@zeferage2430]

Food is still good, but having been there in December, food is not as great as before, plus it's still the same price and disney got rid of the photo op with Beast.

[@lindsay9838]

It was amazing until they changed it to save money🫤 There used to be so many options and now there’s only 5, same ones for lunch and dinner. Dessert lost its magic as well, no more dessert cart to pick from. They ruined an incredible restaurant and experience just to cut costs 😔

[@AmberMarieDean]

We LOVED BOG!

[@sophiawang2653]

@@lindsay9838 I agree with the dessert part, it was definitely lacking compared to 5 years ago when I went last time

[@nightwish1453]

@@zeferage2430 it's funny as cinderella's castle wasn't great a couple years back but the last trip i went after be our guest was around for a few years it was an improvement

[@DTLalaland]

I totally agree with your list. Add one for me Sci Fi and Mama Melrose😮

[@marthamcdonald7016]

Totally agree about Be Our Guest.

[@ashleyburbank3129]

😊 honestly I could agree with this but one of my best memories is the Sci-Fi drive in as a kid... I'm not even sure it's still exists anymore but it was my favorite memory with my parents! I had seen it I had heard about it I definitely wanted to go there they were 100% against it and I lucked out and they let me go once and it's still my favorite... So I guess my tip is if it's one of your kids special interests even if it's not highly rated consider whether or not it might be worth it!

[@johngalvano5895]

It's still there! I will be there soon

[@traciedocumentinglife5245]

I do have to say the breakfast at Animal Kingdoms Rainforest cafe is so good. The other meals are meah but breakfast is so yum.

[@KayC-hx6nw]

Mama melrose is in Hollywood studios by the mupet theater and has amazing ✨ Italian food for a reasonable price!

[@rachelsewell7026]

This was the one I was going to say was not worth it for the price.

[@ThBlueCat]

Actually just ate at T Rex two days ago, the food was amazing, service was incredible, easily the best food I've had during my Disney Vacation.

[@Justicia007]

I'm kind of sad about rainforest Cafe. That and the T-Rex restaurant are two that cater directly to children, and we went every single year to both. They should replace that with another heavily themed restaurant for kids.

[@JW-tk1sr]

There is an actual Benihana at the Hilton across from Disney Springs.

[@aleenajoyce5783]

MY HOT TAKE:: TUCKER HOUSE IN ANIMAL KINGDOM IS MY FAVORITE DISNEY RESTAURANT… THE FOOD AND THEMEING ARE GREAT ❤❤

[@kirstennn_k]

i felt that way about be our guest the first time but for some reason the second time i went i CLEARED my plate it was so good

[@StacyLawlerThomas]

I work at T-Rex Cafe and you are the type of guest we don't want.

[@wevelve]

😂😂😂

[@siopulutua]

Just curious, why’s that?

[@warrwind]

@@siopulutua💀

[@TheGraduate702]

I can see why, but she’s not wrong. The food just isn’t that good 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sienashawver6511]

Blue bayou never fails. The best food in the whole park! ❤

[@kathleenmoore3459]

I *Love* Rainforest Cafe!! The food is absolutely amazing each time we go, if it wasn’t…we wouldn’t go back. Also, I love the atmosphere! Chef Mickeys is So Fun and the food was good when we’ve been. Be Our Guest has Always had good food when we’ve been! I enjoy it. This said - To each their own opinions!

[@wiggydebates3944]

Agree about Chef Mickeys!!!

[@marshhmilow]

(Coming from someone who had their first Disney trip in Orlando last summer) Be Our Guest is an amazing first experience especially when you have a younger kid with you. My little sister was so excited to see the beast and everything, the food might not be as good as the Minnie one in Hollywood Studios, Be Our Guest was still a really good experience

[@Caretaker6139]

I liked Be Our Guest. The chicken was really good, plus it's awesome to sit in a room where i had a boss fight in Kingdom Hearts 2

[@Not_Fish]

T-rex cafe is the only place I will be spending an absurd amount of money on! God bless that delicious French onion💪❤️

[@cowboybuttz]

take that back about trex and rainforest, i literally plan my trip around when im eating at those places lmao

[@joelm1173]

Chef Mickeys was a fun and real good breakfast! That hash-brown casserole. Delicious!

[@genesisfaith143]

I definitely agree with you on Chef Mickeys… it was a great experience to get pics with all the characters… but the food was so meh.

[@MissMyMusicAddiction]

crystal palace > chef mickey

[@zeferage2430]

@MissMyMusicAddiction when we first started going to wdw, yes. But lately I think the edge goes to chef mickey

[@toybugcarl]

Dissing T-Rex Cafe? You’re dead to me! 😂

[@nathalietorres3968]

Teppan edo was the best meal I had all week at disney

[@Mgaby1992]

Oh for sure Be Our Guest is WAY too pricey, but I had a ratatouille there that I still think about this day...

[@jmcg518]

Teppan Edo was unreal

[@gregcorson6685]

Ale and Compass!! Service was soooo bad they had to give us a credit cause it was embarrassing.

[@kimberleyomalley7211]

I’m sure you got a lot of feedback about Chef Mickey but I absolutely agree!!!

[@DannaShaffer]

The meal at Be Our Guest was delicious when I had it, but that was in 2021. Honestly, every single Disney restaurant is overpriced for what you get, but the experience at Be Our Guest is the best there, in my opinion. It was worth doing at least once.

[@eliseihle4574]

Teppan edo was great for us because coming from the UK West country we don't have anything like benihanas nearby. Not a must do every time but it's always nice to try something new.

[@MoiveGuy24]

I went to be our guest once I thought it was really good. I even tried the gray stuff and it was delicious. Chef Mickey’s was really good too. Pizza Rizzo’s I thought it was OK kind of meh

[@weatheredseeker]

imo Be Our Guest is great if you get the fish but the other stuff wasn't nearly as good

[@isabellecucinella2401]

I agree with these 100%

[@jasminejames5272]

I agree chefs mickeys food is subpar, but i went for my baby and she had fun so it's a cost benefit analysis. Also helpful that it's not in a park. Im definitely not running back though.

[@mikeaninger7388]

My wife and I will be eating at Be Our Guest because it’s Be Our friggin Guest!

[@CrunchMunch-j9x]

Don't get breakfast

[@faithtrout1181]

Honestly... it's a pass. Sorry :/ way too pricey for the sub par food. Just go to any food place in France and it will be 10x better

[@cecertad]

I miss Ohana with the skewers

[@SalterTheSaltShaker]

Be our guest has top tier meats and soups, coming from someone who eats a lot of upscale food. They have amazing chefs.

[@cindycharming7993]

I agree on most of them but I do want to get out the Tuft Club!

[@liwiathan]

With my allergies only food I can get a rainforest is that sparkling brownie sundae

[@monicastrom2757]

Does everyone else have a Benihana down the street?

[@texbecks6682]

Haha no, I thought that was such a bougie way of looking at it.

[@MoiveGuy24]

I don’t !

[@liwiathan]

They're expensive too

[@joelm1173]

Yeah

[@publichearing8536]

wait so not everybody is from San Francisco?

[@penny1186]

I agree about Chef Mickey’s and I advise people not to eat the grey stuff at Beauty and The Beast because it tastes horrible. But the other restaurants are ok. Not great, but ok.

[@Mi-uc2cq]

RAINFOREST CAFE IS SO GOOD

[@Z_MANDER]

When Rainforest and T-Rex were mentioned that made me sad lol

[@tropicalxari]

This whole video is a CRIME.

[@KanchidoShinokyoufu]

The one I’d want to eat at that I know that I’ll probably never get to eat at is Club 33.

[@debbabe2254]

Turf Club miss??? Thems fighting words. No, wait. Don't go to Turf Club. More reservations for me & my friends. 😋 Skip Coral Reef, too. 😁

[@fairylynn1012]

Here is (not a restaurants) but some kind of food stalls I would never eat at. There these pretzel stands at tomorrow land and fantasy land, it’s a small world. I would never eat at them again because they made vomit and be dissy and there pretzels are too hard for me. I would rather eat at wetzels pretzels at the great California outdoor mall.

[@Yksoldier]

Somewhere where there isn’t mac n cheese that’s all I care about for food 😋

[@RickiMinaj23]

Same. Did Chef Mickey's, lived my childhood dream, I'm good.

[@jarmuzz]

I agree all those places that ive been to.

[@breckonstephenson6149]

I had wanted to eat at Be Our Guest since I was 16....two years ago, my family went to Disney world. Me, my daughter who was 4 at the time, my 2 month old, husband, my mom and sister. I was very clear that this trip I wanted to do a themed character dinning so after trying to book for months leading up to the trip I only could get Crystal Palace (was pleased with .) but was so bummed out over not scoring Be Our Guest..well my husband score BOG on our last night! I was soooo excited. We spent for our family to eat $800 and the food was TERRIBLE!!! My daughter only liked her side salad! The dessert the brought out to her she only enjoyed the edible paint and the ability to paint Chip...what child, especially a 4 year old doesn't enjoy eating sweets??? That should tell you something. My food I can't even remember honestly so that says something...the Gray stuff ? Gross and nothing special. My sister ordered duck something..we all thought it'd be like a duck breast nestled on a bed of veggies and some sauce...no her food came out it SMELT AND LOOKED LIKE DOG FOOD! My poor sister, she tried choking it down due to how much it cost to eat there...she ended up in their bathroom throwing up. I had to sit in there with her feeling so sad that I even made a big deal on this place. Also, my daughter wanted to see Beast, we were only able to book the last time before closing. They told her he "went to bed." Why offer late reservations to eat here if the characters aren't made to walk around till the last guest leaves? BOG is a shame and is NOT WORTH IT!!!

[@johnnyargo8509]

Spot on review

[@maimoneattia]

Agree with Be Our Guest. The dish I got had an odd flavor and the rich desserts were like so-so cake icing? I love the atmosphere, its top tier. I wonder might they consider changing the menu or recipes? Or are those of us who dont care for the food just in the minority?

[@afwalker1921]

I'll never eat at Aunt Jemima's pancake kitchen again...

[@AnOkayDogDad]

My brother loves Chef Mickey's but my social anxiety could never. I always got up and walked to the buffet just to avoid the disney mascots who were going to approach my table next

[@iske1702]

None of the food I had in Disney was anything to write home about. It's theme park food, I wouldn't expect it to be particularly good 😅

[@kpstardust8974]

I have to say I find the food offerings at Walt Disney FL wonderful, there’s something for everyone, even vegans. And some very fresh, healthy, gourmet options which I like once a day or so. Better food than Universal certainly. However when I visited Disney Paris I was surprised how bad the food was! I was expecting better than US, fresher, healthier, etc but it was like they took the worst SAD food and put it in a loud cafeteria with little to no style or finesse. Felt like McDonalds. I did only eat at two restaurants so it’s not a comprehensive review of all the Paris options ..

[@HollyPlake]

I will never eat at Mama Melrose’s again. Last time I got spaghetti and I thought the spaghetti at Fazoli’s is better. Fazoli’s is a fast food Italian restaurant.

[@aliciamildner9830]

I will never eat at Tony’s or the sci-fi again

[@bonesccl]

Other than Turf Club (great place for a rare, quiet meal at WDW) this is all the correct takes. Esp Chef Mickey's post-covid, zero effort given there.

[@saffiregoat6432]

I agree with chef Mickey. Toppolinos terrace is much better food and the price isn’t much more expensive

[@KforFreedom]

But the character are only during breakfast. I think Chef Mickeys is still a good choice for some visitors

[@saffiregoat6432]

@@KforFreedom oh true! I did like chef mickeys, just a bit loud and food wasn’t awesome

[@holdyourfire74]

Only one I don't agree with is Teppan Edo. I know it's not unique, but I still love tepanyaki grills. The Disney flourishes here are nice.

[@fennecfoxart]

I was really sad I didn't get to go to rainforest cafe at Disney bc I love the theming but the closest one at home is 6 hours away

[@alkeishaedwards7886]

I personally haven't been to be our guest since the quick service options left the sit down dinner doesn't pull me but I can see it if you have children and need to sit for a break while in the greatly theme restaurant but for a great theme sit down meal with better food options skippers canteen beats be our guest for me.

[@finnkedinn1573]

I’d never go back to garden grill, if I wanted that kind of food I’d go shopping at Costco, not to mention I don’t have to pay over $100 to just get to the restaurant.

[@cassiew5276]

My kid hated Rainforest cafe too so we’ll definitely never go back

[@Barbanellier]

The Teppan Edo argument is one I've heard before, but there is no teppanyaki place anywhere within several hours driving distance from where I live. It's an experience I can't have at home!

[@AllEarsNet]

Then go for it!

[@bob1986]

The one restaurant I wondered about was Boatwright's at Port Orleans Riverside, just because it seemed to be the one hotel restaurant that constantly seemed to have all it's reservation slots free every day I was there. Did people just have so many other places to eat it got lost in the shuffle or is the food there not good?

[@greendaysennafan]

Used to love the Yachtsman Steakhouse it was my fav but last time was so bad I will never go back, server was rude and spoke down to us, I ordered the filet mignon and what arrived was not a filet mignon (server wasn't really interested in helping) and they tried to rush us through our meal even though ordered 3 courses and a bottle of wine

[@BeingAMomAndBeyond]

I was about to say something very similar. Idk if we just had a miss night, but it was the worst meal we ate the entire trip. 😭

[@patricklutz8771]

Eddy would say otherwise about rainforest cafe

[@michaelrhine3152]

Me, a full grown adult who’s never been to Disney and has no plans to: 🤔🧐 “I’ll be sure to avoid those”

[@floriduhman414]

I like rain Forrest and chef Mickey's

[@seeyalaterornever]

I love starlight cafe

[@brucemarkey7177]

Love me some Sonny Eclipse! :)

[@leighnewman6160]

I haven’t eaten at any of these and haven’t even been tempted. Guess I have good taste 😂

[@alyoung6088]

I'd never eat again at: Diamond Horseshoe (needed to use a dining credit) dinner took FOREVER & was very bland; Turf Club Steak House-same reasons as video; El Mercado food court at Coronado Springs-very slow & mediocre food; Homecoming at Disney Springs-flies in the dining room were very bad.

[@Livv1228]

OMG I AGREE WITH THE EL MERCADO I just got back from my trip and the food was terrible

[@stacybehrens7152]

Coral Reef was a disappointment. Most of the seating isn’t great (kind of the whole point of going there), the service was poor and slow, and the food was just ok and pricey.

[@phily8093]

I'll never eat at any of them because I'm poor, haven't got a passport, and live on the other side of the world. Thanks for sharing your experiences though. Living vicariously is the next best thing.

[@Sunshine-np8gq]

I will be eating at all of them. I can’t afford to get there or get through the gate.

[@daniellepaszkiewicz1714]

Hot take: Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios was... not that great. The food was kinda dry, and the price was expensive. But the atmosphere of it was kinda cool with all the caricatures on the wall of famous actors of the past.

[@christopherkennelly3594]

Disneyland has better food. PERIOD.

[@kimberlyguffey7466]

Being from Texas, pecos bill. Unless there’s a special party offering that sounds good. Cajun burger.

[@ricanvibez]

Tony’s should have been on this list. It’s an absolute waste of prime real estate

[@honeycal]

Not teppan edo!! 😭