TOP 5 BEST Disney Dining Plan 2 Credit Table Service Restaurants! | Best & Worst 04/05/17

[@myrnapowell1637]

Can we get updated shows on the 1 credit and 2 credit restaurants? So many new restaurants are open and restaurants like Artist Point have completely changed. Thanks so much♥️

[@amyliz1212]

Craig wins my heart with saying Hoop-Dee-Doo is his favorite because I feel the exact same way. It's the most amazing thing ever.

[@sobeida87]

I started watching all the different shows last year. I pretty much have them on all day while I'm home. I have always booked my Disney trips on my own. I know what I want and like doing everything. The last trip in February I ended up canceling and rebooking with Dreams instead because I wanted to support the show. My agent Susan Kelly was so nice and helped me as much or as little as I wanted. I appreciated that since I am already used to doing it all on my own and plan everything out way in advance. Anyways, love the shows. Keep up the good work.

[@louisloother301]

haha Petes reaction to Craig talking about the all you can drink at hoopdy doo review made my day. Love you guys

[@Arsenal1207]

Another thing about California Grill is if you have brunch on Sunday. You can return in the evening to watch the fireworks.

[@deemcgee5081]

Regarding the Brown Derby, no matter how amazing the food is, a Cobb Salad is certainly NOT worth 2 dining credits.

[@trevorm02]

My favorite has always been the Brown Derby Fantasmic dinner experience. It never disappoints and always ends up being one of the highlights of the trip

[@jackg.7745]

I agree 100% with your list but I would have to add Cinderella's Royal Table just for the atmosphere. I know the food is just OK but to watch those fireworks through stained glass...Priceless.

[@DR.VinnieBoomBatz]

I love Brussels sprouts. Bake them in the oven nice and crispy with some balsamic as well as plenty of chopped bacon.

[@GinEric84]

So you're saying you like the taste of bacon and balsamic? Shocking!

[@txhimlauj]

Maybe you can do an episode where you discuss the 5 restaurants that you feel have improved in however long. Or 5 restaurants that have declined in your opinion.

[@jennmama2214]

I'd love to see you guys put the countries to the test in Epcot! How about the best/worst of Epcot restaurants?

[@jennh7040]

Great show - we have several of these on our list to try. We love Brown Derby & Jiko. Always have an all around perfect meal each time.

[@ashleygonzalez1530]

I’m planning my Disney World vacation and have just found your videos. Oh my gosh, is it so helpful! I love these best and worst videos!

[@betsybean4805]

I agree that Jiko is absolutely phenomenal!!! The wine, the service, the atmosphere, and oh my LORD the food! We HAVE to go every visit.

[@mystikafaith1]

Glad you are doing these again! You should do a best and worst fastpass selection episode :)

[@jasminelee5861]

Mystika Faith in the "how to get the most of your money during busy seasons" series-thing they did , they go over the best ways to use the fastpasses. 😊

[@lindadarian5828]

I went many times to Top of the World as a kid and we saw several non-cheesy shows there such as Barry Manilow when he was at his peak. It was fun getting dressed up and my father and brothers were in suits, my mother in an evening gown. Great memories. We went every year and it was always someone famous performing. Also I have been to Hoop de Doo many times throughout all the decades and believe it or not the ribs, chicken etc were way better in the 70s. If simple food can go downhill, they managed to do that.

[@caydenholmes91419]

So glad that you guys did a BEST/WORST show this week!! Always look forward to these videos!! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidkelly5336]

Really look forward to this series gives me ideas to enrich my my holiday experiences thanks guys

[@DFWRob]

The main reason Cali Grill is down on my list - The sushi is subpar and I feel like they lean on their sushi a lot. It's Whole Foods grade sushi The mains are not the size of the price point that they are and it's not exactly a tapas style place.

[@tombennett4293]

Great to hear positive feedback about Flying Fish. We were there a couple of years ago but have not been back since refurb. We are looking forward to going to flying fish now.

[@SillyLina]

Peter just loves saying the word Jiko. I swear he says it in almost every video I’ve watched. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from NY.

[@djacgators1]

Glad this is back. And I too would like 1971 Top of the World to come back. I remember as a teen going up there. I actually have a matchbox that my Dad saved from there. Yeah Disney matchbox.

[@JonSmith-yq1dw]

David Thacker of course it makes sense. how you remember used to be able to smoke everywhere except for on a ride, there was ashtrays everywhere. my last time going to either Disney or Universal was in I would say 2002 and I was in my late teens and a smoker I recently just went back to Universal in August so I wasn't there for 15 years I brought my son and my dad and sparked a cigarette right after I go through the ticket counter and my Dad gives me this look like what are you doing, I'm smoking a cigarette what does it look like and he's like oh you got to go to designated smoking areas lol I looked at him and said yeah right but it was true though I'm one of those assholes where I just smoked as I walked cuff the cigarette inside my palm and blue smoke up and away from anybody and nobody said anything for the few days I was there but I couldn't believe it was like that now. shit when Disneyland opened in the 50s you probably could sit there and smoke a pipe like Walt dead in the Pirates of the Caribbean hell there was probably cigarette butts in those Waters in the 60s no I just thought to myself Pirates wasn't open when Disneyland first opened but you know what I mean. I've never been to his apartment up-top the firehouse by would always imagine that it would have a very distinct smell of old stale tobacco and ink which would give such an ambient smell that it would stick in your head like the scene of Rome burning at Epcot. Talk about a smell you never forget every time I watch a video of a ride through when that seemed comes in that smell will hit me sitting at home.

[@MrKicks33]

Surprised Citricos didn't make this list, it's one of my favorites!

[@TheArsenal1410]

Best and worst is your best feature on this channel in my opinion appreciate ya coming from ya boy will

[@bugsaysmeep]

These are all places I haven't had the chance to try yet, but The Brown Derby is on my WDW Bucket List :) Great episode!

[@johng689]

Glad the B&W is back. I think I loved all your choices. Thanks for the show.

[@lisasecula4274]

Oh! This is so helpful. We are definitely going to try Jiko for the first time on our next visit, this Christmas. We also will DEFINITELY be returning to Boathouse -- our favorite. I was also tossing around the idea of the Sunday brunch on New Years Eve at California Grill... the only negative is wanting to get into Epcot somewhat early that day.

[@wishes4ever542]

I love your number one Craig! I love a down to earth place with comfort food. And yes it's Disney. It's family. Well put. Great job as always Pete and craig😀

[@patdanmcs]

You skipped you "honorable mentions". Would love to hear these aldo... thanks!

[@lukeferraro01]

Shoot I have to try these places. Haven't been to most of them and we always do a whole meal plan.

[@thefailedactress]

Yay!! Love the Best/Worst shows! Hey Pete! 👋🏻

[@p90458]

Hello If you are using two table service credits at a signature location with out a prix fixe menu, for example California Grill, what do you get included in your meal? Is it just an entree & dessert, the same as a single table service location or do you get an appetizer as well? Also At places like chicken guy or d-luxe burger what do you get for your quick service credit? Is it just the chicken tenders/burger or do you get a side included?

[@builderphil13]

It depends on which dining plan you have. If you have the deluxe dining plan, lunch and dinner includes an app, main course, dessert and a drink. But like most of the restaurants that require two credits, unless you order the most expensive dishes in every category, it's not worth it.

[@staceycuellar4945]

I would love to see this list be updated!!

[@mau3429]

Keep this show going every week!

[@carlosdelvaca]

A top five I would like to see is best WDW restaurants for value overall. Normally these types of rankings are by category--quick service, table service, signature. And that's certainly fair. If you were ranking best restaurants overall, most or not all of them would be signature, which makes sense. But I also like value for money places--in the real world, mostly dives that serve great food on the cheap (granted, "on the cheap" isn't exactly in abudnance at WDW). So if you were paying out of pocket, and had a moderate budget--you can splurge once or twice, but it had better be totally worth it--where would you eat? Are there signature restaurants that are worth every penny and more? Are there counter service restaurants that are great for the money and provide a quintessential Disney experience? Sit-down restaurants that aren't quite so pricey but are great enough that they rank up there with the two-credit joints? I think that would be an interesting list to put together.

[@robertr8873]

Carl Orr All great questions that are rarely answered!

[@LNintendoPlaylists]

I'm so happy those shows are here again. Thank you for all the work and great videos guys.

[@Otaqueen]

Can't speak to the seafood at Flying Fish, Pete, but "crispy" (also known as "caramelized") brussell sprouts is a food trend. You're going to see this everywhere.

[@yesorlando05]

This was a great list. Truly enjoyed this episode. Good choices, especially the AKL restaurants. Those and the restaurants at the Polynesian Resort are some of the best we enjoy.

[@dlfendel2844]

Flying Fish, meanwhile, is our MUST VISIT place every trip. Superb. And great service. And people who just plain CARE. Beyond a doubt the best value-for-money, too. Yes, expensive. But worth it. If you can do ONE splurge night during your stay, that's the place to do it.

[@breezylane5901]

I recently visited Disney World for the first time in February and of course had to make a reservation for California Grill. My now fiance was planning to propose there at dinner on Valentine's Day, and boy I am glad he didn't. The service was absolutely awful. Our server was extremely condescending and rude, giving off an attitude as if we were bothering him. We were a younger group of people and treated us as if because of our age, he insinuated we weren't going to tip well, etc. Their wine list is overwhelming, and when we asked for recommendations, he didn't know his wine menu very well. Now, the food was quite delicious! We ordered a few sushi rolls (I think this is where they shine!) for starters which were awesome and a bottle of wine. Our entrees were alright, nothing spectacular, but we had such a bad taste in our mouth that we skipped dessert. For the price, we expected excellent service and this was just a major let down... The Brown Derby was phenomenal, a definite trip highlight. Cant wait to try Jiko and Flying Fish on our next trip back! :)

[@breezylane5901]

I know, my fiancé looked at me and said, "we will never be back here." Its sad because their food was great but so many things went wrong that it put the absolute worst taste in our mouths. You're right! There are so many other amazing restaurants on Disney property that truly put this to shame.

[@kerry-anneknight3052]

Got reservations for three out of the five on our next trip - looking forward to trying them out!

[@11142002th]

I totally agree with the Pete for his number one. Even the quick service at Animal Kingdom Lodge is good! Thanks for sharing!

[@adamhall5633]

I agree with Cali Grill. I've never had anything less then excellent service and outstanding food. I've seen and heard the reports that differ but never experienced it myself. Also, in addition to Boma, The Marra and Jiko, Sanaa is another great choice at AKL.

[@AndreaSHG]

I know it is already 2 years since this video but thanks for the recommendations! We will be going in January 2020 for our first time and we have lunch reservations at Morimoto and Dinner at JIKO!! Can’t wait!

[@lorilenocisheley8496]

I'll be enjoying Cali Grill, Brown Derby, and Jiko this August 👍🏻😊

[@margaretmurphy6623]

I'd love to also see the best and worse restaurants that do not take the dining plan!

[@alandenniston8209]

Great review, thanks Pete and Craig.

[@YannLL]

Please tell Pete that the filet with mac and cheese is back on the menu at Jiko, with a bobotie twist! Check out the Disney Food Blog for info!

[@thomasfitzgerald8172]

Pete, I totally agree with you about Animal Kingdom Lodge!! By far the best resort at Walt Disney World!!

[@hulasista1918]

i stayed at AKL once and the only restaurant i didn't eat at was juko... no resi available!!! im dying to go back and try!

[@cassieo]

My family is going in March, and we are choosing Hoop Dee Doo for our 2x Table Service treat on our off-day from the parks. Looking forward to their gluten-free offerings for the adults and the chicken for the kids (6, 4, and 2). Your review has helped me feel better about skipping Ohana for this trip. Our kids just won't appreciate it yet. This show, though, is right up their alley.

[@DisneyAdulting]

Morimoto Asia is amazing!! One of our absolute musts on every trip now. 😊

[@dustinclark2498]

Craig I am a big time reds fan are you from Cincinnati? I live the show even more seeing your Jersey

[@lukeferraro01]

Also they have GREAT Indian food. The restaurant at the animal kingdom lodge is soooo good. Its called Sanaa. Best Indian food I have ever had.

[@chrisgodwin8374]

Great stuff as always!

[@stewartbusterclark2994]

Hoop De Do Revue is consdiently my number 1, been going there since it first opened

[@Matt-d1m]

Trying to decide if the DDP is worth it, you guys' videos help, thanks!

[@adamhall5633]

Matthew Kennedy Generally speaking signature meals are not the best use of table service credits but if you are going to do it, these are the best choices (in their opinion).

[@mrsblackson1]

Visiting next April with my fiance for our honeymoon for 8 days, the dinner line up I have is The BOATHOUSE, Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater, 'Ohana, Spice Road Table, Narcoosee's, Flying Fish, and Jiko. Are we good?

[@TheCourtneyadventures]

eating at flying fish in a little over 2 weeks- can't wait!!

[@metademetra]

Is the dining plan at Disney Land? Is The Blue Bayou on the plan? I want so badly to eat there one day, but it's so expensive.

[@sylviakornecki]

I totally agree, Flying Fish restaurant is amazing!

[@vinnypindell6137]

My family knows the head chef at the boathouse and we got to sit in the boat table.... best dinner ive ever had

[@hremaddox]

I put the Hoop Dee Doo as number one for my family! We have a freaking blast and there is alcohol included. ;)

[@kathyromack395]

We tried the Brown Derby bar area a couple weeks ago but it was raining fairly decently and they were not seating anyone....of course who wants a soggy app?

[@l8dystylez]

Do you have to leave a tip outside of what you pay for the dining plan when you eat at table service restaurants? I would like to not have to carry cash at all when I go.

[@hremaddox]

Ronisha Johnson Yes, you have to to at table service meals except you don't to at Hoop Dee Doo, the Luau or Cinderella's Royal Table. You don't have to carry cash. You can pay the top with your magic bands.

[@l8dystylez]

Heather Estes Thank you

[@ginalola6354]

Is there a review video of Jiko?

[@tundeakande2145]

That vlog was both hilarious and informational.

[@mattycrowley6175]

I agree with both of you hoop de doo and Jiko r my 1 2

[@mariacervantes205]

Love you guys!

[@miida3412]

We have done the Hoop Dee Doo at least 6 times and we always love it, but we pay out of pocket for it so we get the Category 1 seating. I think the Yachtsmen Steakhouse would make my top 5. And...I don't know what I am missing with the Boathouse. We had dinner there once and it was ok...nothing fabulous. I found it to be over priced even with the dining plan. All the sides are a la carte so you don't even get a side with your steak unless you want to pay extra. I think Yachtsmen is better.

[@Uberbluedragon]

I love hoop de doo review cause it and me share the birthday of september 4

[@BethanyGayle]

Can someone answer this one for me? When you have left over quick service credits, you can “split down” into three snacks per one QS. So can you split down the table service credits into quick? Or no?

[@fredhill3565]

My top 5 is different. 1) California Grill, 2) Yacthsman Steakhouse, 3) Hop Dee Do. Don't have a 4 or 5 yet.

[@martinfartin85]

I'm surprised that Jiko made #1 on your list. My wife and I got the impression when we ate there (this was years ago) that it was relatively "unknown", but we absolutely loved it as well. My wife had her first filet there and has always said its the best steak she has ever had.

[@lukeferraro01]

That one steakhouse in Epcot. I think it's called la callea (probably butchered that spelling more then they butcher their steak). Its been a while but it was fantastic.

[@dlfendel2844]

Le Cellier. In the Canada pavilion.

[@SteelCurtainGirl5880]

I would have to disagree with you about the Hollywood brown Derby because of my personal experiences. I've gone there about 5 or 6 times -granted it's been about 3 years since I've gone back- but every time the food would be drastically under or overcooked. For the past 3 times both me, my mother, and father would get the filet mignon at a medium rare and it would always come out well done... Including the "replacements" that our waiter would give. I'm hoping it's changed, but it's going to be a long time before I would choose a signature dining there over California Grille or Jiko.

[@junastar6178]

I agree with Pete on AKL food. My favorite resort for food etc. is the Poly but AKL is second to me.

[@amyrients]

Please share the brussel sprout recipe.

[@blairwallace9681]

so i get the quick service dining plan you get a main meal, desert and a drink but how many courses/drinks do you get using quick service credits for a sit down meal (two credit meal)?

[@melissaproulx5385]

Blair wallace You need to purchase the dining plan not the quick service dining plan in order to use table service credits. A meal would include your non-alcoholic drink, appetizer or dessert and entree. 2 table service credits would cost you 2 days worth of table service meals on the dining plan. On the deluxe dining plan it would only cost you on days worth.

[@cynthiag1557]

I'm planning on Thanksgiving dinner for next year for my family, so which restaurant would y'all recommend for a good and fun quality family restaurant? Thanks in advance!

[@jacksonmooney3900]

The Brown Derby is outstanding! The shrimp and grits were incredible. I'm sad they took it off the menu.

[@macgirl196]

I'm shocked that Disney prime time wasn't on any of these lists the experience was amazing

[@dianesmith395]

brilliant agree definitely with your no 5 so good should be your no 1 lol thanks guys XUK

[@MarkRothman]

I really am curious as to why I've never heard you guys speak about Narcoossee's, nor Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian. Either Good, nor bad. Just not even a mention at all. (I realize that V&A is not on the standard dining plan), but I've never heard a mention in any of the videos that we've watched from you(ze) guys.

[@benstben]

that baseball outfit though

[@animepsyclone]

Morimoto Asia has the second best Asian food I’ve had, behind Wan Fu.

[@WhatsTheDifferenceTV]

Narcoose is hella good

[@nicoleharris4192]

Is the Rose and Crown Pub 1 credit or two?

[@ashleytharp8056]

I need to give Boathouse another chance. We ate there once and had terrible service and an awful meal. But everyone raves about it, maybe we had a bad night.

[@dlfendel2844]

Pete--I'd be VERY interested in you giving a little chat for us about this subject which your various reviews have highlighted for me: The really GREAT places at WDW are just that--fantastic experiences that, for food/service/ambiance, hold their own among themepark dining or non-themepark anywhere in the nation. No doubt. The basics are mostly good at that--burgers and such--and do their job well. Not every restaurant can or SHOULD be four-star gourmet or special. But what continues to amaze me is that the places you guys so rightly skewer as being awful STAY awful! Shouldn't a company that does such "great" stuff at least be able to manage a minimum standard of GOOD virtually everywhere? WHY not? Is it politics? Is it management ineptitude? Is it that they just don't care? I just cannot understand how the places we all KNOW suck continue TO suck when surely upper management in F&B has to KNOW about it by now. Are they protecting cronies/bad managers? What's going on? Shouldn't all guests expect a minimum standard of basic competence in service, food, and comfort? IF a major chain can do consistent-if-not-brilliant menus and service and quality nationwide....why can't Disney do it in Orlando?

[@DisneyAdulting]

And I agree with Craig's number 1 pick!!!!

[@bobwalsh3751]

OMG ABOUT TIME

[@markkoeppel4624]

Great picks by both BUT I would have liked to hear "BEST & WORST"...

[@lukeferraro01]

Off to flying fish I go, well next time I go to Disney.

[@lukeferraro01]

You guys forgot Sanaa at animal kingdom lodge

[@JessRunsWithScissors]

Luke Ferraro Sanaa is 1 dining credit

[@proverbs3129]

What do you get with 2credits?

[@Sam-qc3gh]

for me my best dinning for 2 credits Is Ohana and the yachtsman steak house.

[@spencerbrown3389]

Sam Arellano ohana is a single credit!

[@shannonsimek4595]

Have any of you ever been to Disneyland Paris? If so, any restaurants that you recommend?

[@sophiewest2903]

Shannon Simek sorry to pop up, but I've been twice, and most recently in September last year! Thought I'd give you my opinion on a few things since I love food so much 😂 -Chez Remy is a gorgeous restaurant with one of the best steaks I have ever had, and the atmosphere in there is so fun and unique. it was by far my favourite, and if I was to recommend anywhere I would recommend here first, however it is incredibly popular, so I would also say to book it well in advance! - Annette's is good for a casual dinner, the food sizing is huge, and it's all American style. I really enjoyed seeing all the servers on roller skates, it was something new and refreshing, however it is a very loud restaurant and not necessarily somewhere you'd go for a fancy meal out! -Blue lagoon is literally in the pirates of the Caribbean ride, and the food is incredible and all Caribbean themed, however we did have one of the longest waits of the trip in there and ended up being there for 2 and a half hours when there were two of us which wasn't great, but the atmosphere kind of made up for it There are lots of really high level restaurants, however we dined on the half board plus plan, so we didn't get to eat at any of those besides Inventions. inventions is good, however we paid an extra €100 for two of us, and the food was not worth the price to us! These are just my opinions, and I hope it helped a little!

[@shannonsimek4595]

Thank you so much! I am going to be there in August and trying to get everything planned, but since it is my first time I really had no idea where to dine. Thank you again, it is honestly greatly appreciated! I will definitely try to get into Chez Remy first!(:

[@rebeccawhite1596]

Re: California Grill, it was good for the longest time when I was younger, but starting about 5-ish years ago, the quality has gone down significantly. I'm going back there in May during my vacation, and I'm hoping that the food will be better. Animal Kingdom lodge, PREACH!

[@DFWRob]

Rebecca White 100% agree

[@GetOffTheLawn]

We went to Morimoto's and we were underwhelmed at best. I love to cook etc and was very excited to dine at an Iron Chef's restaurant. This place felt more like a tourist trap than anything. The service was good. The food was good. The restaurant was beautiful. It was just.....meh. We were expecting so much more. In addition after spending 300 dollars we walked out of there discussing where we should go eat. We were hungry! The portions were way too small for the price. Disappointed.

[@RetirementMogle]

the Bob Marley studio!?