5 Table Service Restaurants You Should Be Eating At | Disney Dining Show | 12/01/17

[@rusty2474]

Pete your content is consistently excellent. Thank you.

[@dlfendel2844]

Molino is SUPERB, and frankly? I'd rather eat a few times at a really great but expensive restaurant at WDW than daily at mediocre but cheap ones. But that's just me. RE. dressing up for M. Paul? A fun story: MANY years ago I was at EPCOT solo, and dining at Chefs de France. I was chatting with the couple sitting next to me (I'm from California, they NY, and in those days not as many wines made the trip East so they were picking my brains re. things to look for--I was a food/wine writer in those days) ANYHOW, the man looked VERY familiar to me and finally we introduced ourselves and I realized why I recognized him. He was John Molloy, the author of "Dress for Success"--the VERY popular book of the day! Laughing, I kind of apologized for sitting in this fancy restaurant in my teeshirt and jeans. He, the ULTIMATE expert on how to dress for all occasions, looked at me and said: "Dan...anyone who dresses up to dine at Disney World is an ass!" 'nuff said. And yes, Mythos is CRAP. Period.

[@danielcurtin7616]

DL Fendel if you’re talking about Mythos at IOA you don’t want to know. I worked for that park, the rat problem there is impressive. Seriously they don’t even scurry off when you hit the lights. They just look at you like “what this is our place”

[@thevine2010]

I was just over at M. Paul. They do have a dress code, but it is not unreasonable. No torn clothing, no hats, no swimwear, etc. I had my baseball cap on and just took it off and tucked the rim into my jeans near the center of my back (similar when I enter a building in full BDU's back in the day). The Black Seabass (with potato scales) I had was fantastic!

[@jediknight38]

What Disney world really needs (or at least in Disney Springs) is a Barbecue joint. And I'm talking about real barbecue. The kind that takes up to 12 hrs. to cook it's meat.

[@masonwade5376]

The need an actual good tepenyaki grill. The one in Epcot is overpriced, not authentic by any means, and tastes absolutely horrible. Making it authentic with actual tepinyaki chefs would be a start

[@RLucas3000]

They’ve added a bbq place now, themed on the Muppets, it great reviews before Covid closes everything

[@jchasmc09]

My family stayed at the Disney Swan on Friday night, December 8th. We ate at Il Mulino per Pete's suggestion, as he's mentioned it several times on the show. It was outstanding, and one of the best meals we've ever had. My husband had the salmon, and I had the rigatoni con fungi (pasta with mushrooms and truffle oil.) It wasn't inexpensive, but it was worth every penny. The service was excellent, and the food is not to be missed. Thanks for the recommendation, Pete!

[@JoshBrinson]

Sanaa is our favorite place in all of WDW. The folks at Boma recommended it to us a couple years ago and we go every time, now.

[@brianfuller4643]

Trails End breakfast, the Eggs Benedict with pulled pork is phenomenally good! We stayed at the cabins, so whenever we didn’t have breakfast reservations somewhere else we would walk in there.

[@jordan9397]

Il Mulino was fantastic. One thing to mention is that you can do half plates to save a bit of money.

[@heathertenley1528]

My family and I ate at Trails End back in 2012 and loved it. We made sure to make a reservation to go back to Trails End when we came to Disney this past June. We decided to go the day we checked in instead of waiting until our reservation date. We made reservations at 4:30 and were seated by 6 o’clock. The food was awesome but when we got our check and I had a heart attack. For a family of 5 to get the buffet, drinks, and tip it was $200. That’s ridiculous to charge that kind of money for dinner. When we were there in 2012 we paid $90 to $100 bucks plus tip for 5 of us. After this we cancelled all of our dinner reservations and found other ways to eat at the parks that cost way less. If and when we ever go back we know not to dine in the sit down restaurants but to do quick service instead.

[@oliviajohnson2854]

I think Jungle Skipper canteen has more to do with the type of skipper you get as your waiter. That was one of the drawing points for most people. Our skipper was fantastic, how ever my friend went recently and she felt her skipper was more reading off a script and didn't really have that Jungle Cruise feel. Sanaa is hands down the best meal we had at Disney and we will go back even if it is just for that amazing bread service.

[@HubrisMaximus]

You forgot to mention one important advantage of Sanaa. If you eat lunch there, you can see animals out the window! I think it's the only place in WDW that you can see the wildlife from the restaurant. Food's awesome, and terrific mojitos!

[@nostrawplease191]

I also lived in Kenya and love The Animal Kingdom Lodge Restaurants. They are amazing and most authentic I have been able to get back home in the US.

[@jkl2000]

How about a dining vlog from Monsieur Paul's?

[@janetsierra9638]

Skipper is one of my fave must go every trip. Since Pete reviewed it. Love it I am taking my brother on his 1st trip to WDW in 26 years. Can’t wait.

[@julietnabinger5340]

I just got back from WDW and I went to Trail's End for breakfast and it was incredible! And only $25, I will absolutely go back the next time I'm in Disney

[@kristarouse-clinkscale3719]

so my real question is how do I become all of your best friends bc I literally cannot stop watching you guys!!!!! I just want to hang with you all for a day 😂

[@jess6646]

I just love this show. I live in Cali, so I’m at Disneyland constantly. I’ve been to WDW once back in 2001. I want to go back soooo badly. Watching this show helps me to live vicariously through you all lol.

[@jasonkileekaitlyn]

Totally agree with Trail's End. Low traffic and extremely underrated.

[@KingOMiami]

We are eating at Jungle Skipper Canteen next week on our trip and we ate at Sanaa a few years ago while staying at Kidani Village and the wife and I loved it!

[@hannahhall5331]

When my family of 11 went to Disney World this past July to celebrate my grandparents anniversary, we went to Il Mulino by Pete's recommendation. Every single person in my family was so impressed. The food was incredible and it was the perfect ambiance to get away from super crazy busy season in the parks. 100% recommend.

[@jamiekoserarena7729]

I haven’t had the other three, but I recommend Skipper Canteen and Sanaa all the time! I have to usually coax friends to make their reservation but they have always been happy afterwards!

[@jeremystaylor]

Trails End was my favorite place that we ate at during our vacation this past summer! We took the boat over to Ft Wilderness. It only took about 2 hrs out of our day.

[@rancwr]

The Skipper Canteen isn't promoted as exclusively African cuisine. Disney describes it as "African, Asian, Latin Cuisine". ie, varied cuisine in keeping with its full name, Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen

[@MandalorianFanboy]

Tip if you are coming from another resort....The Minnie Vans can take you right to the back of Ft. Wilderness close to Pioneer Hall.

[@jackg.7745]

Your list, in my opinion, is spot on. All of these restaurants are pretty much must dos on my family’s vacations. Thanks for sharing.

[@11142002th]

On our past August trip we ate at Trails End for the first time and it was delicious. It is a must do for us now. My picky son went back for seconds!

[@stephaniegalvin7295]

I think it’s amazing getting the boat from MK to FW as you can see some remnants of * whispers * River Country

[@cynamin922]

Jungle Skipper Canteen has foods from "Asia, South America, and Africa" according to the Disney website.

[@anthonycunningham8116]

I'd actually make a suggestion of the Rose and Crown in Epcot. It has a nice comfort food type menu, an excellent waterfront locale and one of the few full service bars in the park. Also an unparalleled view of illuminations

[@ashleys4584]

Have the Disney dining reviews do the list on here so we can see the food and inside of the restaurants!

[@denisec2987]

Sanaa is awesome! Arrive at 4pm for a free restaurant and food tour and then stay for ADRs, follow that with a free drum lesson in the Kidani library for a full evening of food and cultural experience.

[@colleenheath1597]

Absolutely loved our Dinner at Sanaa and would love to eat there again!

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

why not show a picture or a ten second vid of the place you talk about?

[@mclark2288]

Much easier to go to MK or WL and take the boat than to drive to Ft. Wilderness to get to Trail's End. This used to be our favorite breakfast restaurant. However, the last time we went we were very disappointed. The breakfast skillet at Whispering Canyon is better and a couple of bucks cheaper than Trail's End.

[@kylewichern6535]

Pete continuously gets me to smile

[@deemcgee5081]

Love the Dining show and all the dining reviews. Thank you for creating the show, Pete!

[@LeviLippincott]

We are leaving for our trip in 9 days and we have dinner reservations at Sanaa and I'm excited!

[@cricket7781]

I love Jungle Skipper Canteen, unfortunately the fried fish that looks back at you would tend to make some customers wary. There's nothing better for my family than doing a day at Magic Kingdom and taking a relaxing resort launch from MK to Fort Wilderness for dinner.

[@ericgregorious7047]

I love liberty tree tavern. Anyone tried the horshoe? Any good?

[@enyoc3d]

Stop talking about Trail’s End! That’s our secret! Shhhh! 😋

[@nostrawplease191]

Love the idea of the Fort Wilderness Buffet as a Magic Kingdom break. I love exotic good but know the kids would eat up the chicken and cornbread. Also as a family price is important.

[@Uberbluedragon]

I just got back from mickey's very merry Christmas party and I had dinner over there at skipper's canteen. I had dr Falls steak dinner and it was amazing.

[@GuanRytheFantastic]

So kinda dumb question...are all these restaurants available on the Disney meal plan?

[@HubrisMaximus]

Not a dumb question. I believe all but Il Mulino do. The restaurants in the Swan and Dolphin do not.

[@GuanRytheFantastic]

Thank you, sir

[@barbhawkinson659]

I love Sanaa..everything about it is awesome. I also love Trails End.

[@richboscia1]

Pete you are absolutely awesome.

[@sparethoughts6845]

Very glad I'm a DVC member and my home is AKL. I LOVE sanaa. Already have my ADR for my next trip home there

[@MissKitty680]

I could be wrong... but I thought the jungle cruise was themed on the Amazon River... not Africa??? So the menu seemed great to me. Also I've been to Africa several times and in NONE of the countries I've been to have they ate giraffe..

[@danielcurtin7616]

MissKitty680 jungle cruise has hippos, the only hippopotamus known to live in South America are in Columbia they escaped Escobar’s private zoo after he went down. Of course I haven’t ridden that ride in forever maybe they took out the hippos.

[@animepsyclone]

It also goes through the nile

[@reyjusuf]

Liberty Tree Tavern, Boatwright, Trail's End, Wave, Biergarten

[@POTexaco]

100% agree with Skipper Canteen, Trails End and Sanaa. Every time I go to wdw I go out of my way to get to Sanaa its so good. Trails End is an amazing value, especially breakfast. Skipper Canteen is good, however I had mediocre service when I went and found the portion sizes too small for the price. I also find the menu a bit watered down (Im from Van, BC so eclectic and authentic foods are kinda the norm for me) but the food is still very good for a theme park, best table service in Magic Kingdom every other menu is boring.

[@yesorlando05]

Could you guys do an in-depth review of Trail's End and Victoria & Alberts? I haven't seen where you guys have done one at either place. That would be great.

[@RLucas3000]

Pete hates Victoria & Albert’s dress code, but I hope he does do a review of it some day.

[@ashleybernstein7786]

I would love to see a full dining review/vlog on Monsieur Paul’s from The Dis. I’ve always wanted to go.

[@kingposeidon4535]

I love the DIS and especially love dining recommendations and reviews. If it wasn't for this, I wouldn't have ever eaten at Skipper Canteen or Sanaa. Can't wait to check out the other recommended locations!

[@emh3229]

I LOVE the theming of Skipper Canteen! Unfortunately, the last time I went there, I became sick later that day. Though I'm not positive the food caused it, I'm still hesitant to go back. I have not been to Il Mulino yet, but I'm dying to try it!

[@timothydavidson8776]

I believe that you became ill, but food poisoning takes longer than a few hours to take effect. Most people attribute it to the last thing they ate, but in almost all cases it was 24 hours before.

[@emh3229]

Timothy Davidson I'm sure it wasn't the food, but still it's hard to convince myself that! Like you said, it's common for people to attribute sickness to food poisoning, and it's therefore natural for them to want to avoid the same thing from reoccurring even if they know the food wasn't the cause!

[@HeidiSKulesh]

Loved this (as I love ALL things FOOD!) :) Sanaa is definitely on my "must try" list for whenever I get back to WDW! Have enjoyed many wonderful meals at Trail's End.

[@LoveField_1111]

A giraffe really Sean LOL!!

[@mcurt9]

Sanaa is the BEST!!!!!!! THAT BREAD❤❤

[@graveyard-reads.]

I can't wait to try different table service restaurants next time we go. We went to Be Our Guest for dinner, wasn't impressed with the menu but the experience was beautiful. We'll definitely try Jungle Skipper Canteen. You guys are great! Love these reviews.

[@jerseyforhawks]

Love your Vlogs. Jungle Cruise 'Skipper Canteen' is so so much fun, can not say enough good things about my visit. Too bad not enough ppl are on to it. Menu might be misleading.

[@capt.phineas2364]

Totally agree on Il Milino

[@dsch3241]

Mesuier Paul is so, so, good. We dressed up and had a date night without the kids. It was excellent food and great drinks. First time I had lamb, it was the best.

[@slaymaker28]

I’m a bit late to watch this video, but I had to make a note about Skipper Canteen. I LOVE it, but to clear it up its jungle themed, not African themed. It’s one of mine and my husbands favorite places.

[@yesnik09]

Would you pick Sanaa or Jiko for a first meal at either? 3 kids, 14 girl, 10 boy, 8 boy, Mom, Dad.

[@HubrisMaximus]

We've had dinner at Jiko many times, and lunch at Sanaa once. Loved both. Jiko is, to me, a bit fancier and Sanaa more relaxed. The plus for Sanaa is that if you go for lunch, you can see animals out the windows. It's the only restaurant at WDW that boasts that ability.

[@peterlucidoiii9568]

Was this Filmed a while ago? Because Steve said he has never been to SaAna but he was in the vlog about SaAna from 3 weeks ago... hmmm

[@WonderlandRiots]

We're staying at Universal and won't have a car available. Is there a place in Universal that is comparable to Sanaa? It's my favorite restaurant at Disney but this trip we won't be on property.

[@jimsmith9545]

Wasn't impressed with Skippers Cantina in August. We don't mind paying a lot for good meals but our food was average. The waiter barely got into the character you would expect for a Jungle Cruise restaurant. Good restaurant for the Magic Kingdom, but just average for all of WDW

[@kieranford4311]

#DisneyDiningShow. Accessing Monsieur Paul, I have a traveling companion (my brother) who cannot leave his ECV, is there a ramp or elevator up to the restaurant? Thanks in advance of your answer.

[@YuckTradingCo]

YAK & YETI FOR LIFE.

[@Arun18821]

A couple of people I know have been to Africa and the parts they went to they primarily ate goat. Rodents were another meat that the people ate. Wildlife being eaten is usually, from what I've read and heard, in the smaller towns and tribal villages. Eating wildlife is illegal in a lot of African countries. www.fws.gov/international/wildlife-without-borders/global-program/bushmeat.html www.our-africa.org/foods

[@chesterrumble4301]

I legit watch every episode that ever comes out, dunno why.

[@nicholas_scott]

Trails End is an amazing bargain. Last time we were there, wild deer and turkeys wandered by. Everyone found something they loved. My only complaint is there is no bathroom. You literally have to leave the building, down a floor, and use the bathrooms past the Hoop-DeDo-Review building. If you have lots of kids, don't expect to be able to eat while sitting.

[@22hornplayer]

So how long does Pete’s sponsorship from Sanaa last? 😂

[@dsch3241]

Love these videos!

[@jeffreyroot7346]

Or stay at Fort Wilderness and then commute to the Magic Kingdom on the boat!

[@lele-vu1cr]

I love Pete, I hope my family and I have the pleasure of meeting you one day in Disney.

[@geoffcapp7257]

Thanks guys! We are going to Trails End and your opinions are helpful!😀

[@billjanetcsu]

Great review.

[@mau3429]

WHAT ABOUT JIKO THE COOKING PLACE

[@Mrtfarrugia]

WaltDisneyWorldNews they probably consider it Signature Dining.

[@marinmarinhola]

Mrtfarrugia. So is M.Paul

[@jenniferdavis167]

This show was for restaurants that should be more popular. Jiko is very popular already.

[@sobeida87]

Omg! Lmao Giraffe!

[@natedogg4116]

Thank you Pete! I've been suggesting Monsieur Paul to people on the DIS Boards since the day I first dined there May 2016. Impeccable service and truly an experience, not a meal. And to think you're only steps away from 1000's walking through World Showcase.

[@CrystalSanchez094]

have you guys ever Considered Disneyland's options? does the California Wing of Disney get any love? because i am a California gal and i sometimes go to disneyland

[@markymarkmark1234]

the dis has a california crew...these guys are based in orlando, so they do the florida parks

[@kimt8162]

He's just being silly...no there's no Giraffe that they are serving anywhere...

[@susieoliver8140]

Sanaa was the worst dining experience we have ever had in Disney (and we have eaten at Tony's). It included making a 70 year old woman run, waiting 45 minutes for a reservation that we made 6 months prior and getting quick service after we left.

[@fordmustanggen5]

They "made" a woman run? lmao.

[@susieoliver8140]

The bus driver dropped us off at the wrong place. We were 30 minutes early, so we looked around a bit and then asked where we needed to go. We were told it was a 10 minute walk from where we were (hence the running). We arrived 2 minutes late. We were then told we would have to wait. It took 45 minutes to get seated. By this time it is almost 8pm. We had 2 children with us (for a total of 6). We ordered 2 chicken dishes, 3 steak, and 1 seafood dish. The seafood was decent, all of the steak was over cooked, and the chicken was almost not edible. The whole experience took over 2 hours and we never go drink refills. It was almost 11 pm when we got back to our resort and we had to hustle to get food before everything closed.

[@katelync9399]

That’s a shame. I’ve found Sanaa to be excellent!

[@suehypno4u]

You were over an hour late for your reservation at one of the busiest and best restaurants on Disney property, and then complain that they couldn't seat you immediately, and then complain about the commuting times, buses, etc. I'm not seeing how any of this was Sanna's fault.

[@susieoliver8140]

I’m sorry. Either I misspoke or you misread, but we were about 2 minutes late for our reservation.

[@yesorlando05]

Great episode. Agree with all of the restaurants you mentioned about being awesome. But I do have to really disagree with Pete that Mythos is crap. Yes, it isn't as good as the restaurants on this Disney list. But we have enjoyed the atmosphere and, yes, the food at Mythos. My big complaint with them would be the painfully slow service. But the food we've had has been very good, even as good or better than many WDW restaurants in the same price point. Anyway, great show. We really love the restaurant episodes.

[@danielcurtin7616]

yesorlando05 I worked at IOA doing night security checks. Enjoy what you like but Mythos has a Rat problem. Like New York level 🐀 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀. Maybe they have resolved that issue by now, but I personally wouldn’t put anything that came out of that kitchen in my mouth.

[@connieloring8946]

I am just catching up here.. Went to Hoop de doo in Dec and I will NEVER eat anything like that again.. I am guessing that in the eastern states that is good It was much pure nasty much and the entertainment was the worst.. Sad Disney allows this I will never eat at Trails end again went in 2006 and our first visit ever.. I felt horrible i made our whole family from Texas had to eat there. They were not happy at me or about the food.. I will never go back Cheap yes worth it NO,

[@Jimbodisfan]

Trail's End--YUM!

[@techno9991]

Mythos is awesome, don't know why the DISunplugged people hate it...been going there since it first opened and always had an excellent meal at reasonable price

[@RaiderfaninNM1]

African theme, where do they find these dopes?

[@jessicainga26]

OR WHATEVER OR WHATEVER OR WHATEVER 😖😬😣 drives me nuts

[@Yumenotenshi42]

Trails End was hands down the most disappointing dining experience I have ever had at Disney. It was hyped so much by both you guys and by the gluten free community (I have celiac disease) and it was such a let down. The food was mediocre and the chef was unwilling to unwilling to offer me anything off the buffet. Most Disney chefs will make allergy diners something in the kitchen such as special bread or dessert that isn’t on the buffet. Also, their magic band system had been down all evening, but they didn’t bother to tell us until after we had dined and were going to pay. They advised me to go to the concierge down the road to have it run through manually, only to find out that since I wasn’t staying at Fort Wilderness, they couldn’t help me. I don’t know if I’d ever go back.

[@kristinak6092]

Skipper Canteen needs alcohol. It's an adult restaurant for Pete's sake!

[@markymarkmark1234]

i see beer and wine on their menu

[@DarthBrtt]

Kristina Roper I ate there in August and had a beer. Now if you mean it needs some cocktails, I agree!

[@kristinak6092]

Darth Brett Beer and wine is sissy juice, give me a stiff drink so that I can tolerate it's a small world!

[@DarthBrtt]

Kristina Roper Oh for sure! They could do some really good rum drinks maybe and get creative with the menu.

[@marshakoller2798]

It has alcohol...ate there this week and we all loved it and all had drinks.

[@BuddyCandela]

Hire me

[@DoctorNuthole]

Buddy Candela HIRE HIM

[@cecem.9921]

Oh please, I love HDDOO but that chicken is from KFC....

[@jimbeam4111]

1ST SUCKAS!!!!! The madness continues!!!!🤑🤑🤑