With four amazing theme parks, more than 25 hotels & resorts and one of the area’s largest shopping dining and entertainment districts in the State of Florida, you can bet there are a number of great restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Many of these dining experiences are located not only within the theme parks or at Disney Springs, but some of the best are located at a number of the resort hotels.
In this article we share our list of the best restaurants throughout Disney World. While everyone as different tastes, especially when it comes to food, your list may vary but we built our list based on those on-site restaurants that serve the highest quality food in a distinctive setting.
While several of the Endless Summer favorites did not make the cut, we believe that those on our list stand above the many dining options at Walt Disney World.
The Best Restaurants at Walt Disney World
- Victoria & Albert’s
- STK Orlando
- Todd English’s Bluezoo
- California Grill
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Monsieur Paul
- Jiko – The Cooking Place
- Il Mulino
- Shula’s Steak House
- Be Our Guest Restaurant
- Morimoto Asia
- Capa
- Topolino’s Terrace
- Le Cellier
- Flying Fish
- Tiffins Restaurant
- Paddlefish
- Narcoossee’s
- Space 220
- The Hollywood Brown Derby
Victoria & Albert’s
Victoria & Albert’s is one of the most well known fine dining experiences at Walt Disney World. Located within Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, this amazing restaurant has been a AAA Five Diamond Award winner since 2000.
This signature dining restaurant has classic Victorian décor and serves a seven-course tasting menu for $185.00 per person or $250.00 per person with wine pairings.
- First Course: Imperial Caviar with Alaskan King Crab
- Optional First Course Enhancement: International Caviar Tasting ($250.00)
- Second Course: New Zealand Lagoustine
- Third Course: Glacier 51 Toothfish and Nantucket Scallops
- Optional Third Course Enhancement: Wild Turbot ($35.00)
- Fourth Course: Maple-glazed Manchester Quail
- Fifth Course: Texas Wild Boar
- Sixth Course: Australian Kobe-style Beef
- Optional Sixth Course Enhancement: Miyazaki Japanese Beef ($60.00)
- Seventh Course: Selection of Cheese, Vanilla Gelato with Plum Compote & White Chocolate
- Dessert Course: Trinitario Chocolate Mousse and Avocado Gelato
The restaurant features over 700 wine selections with 4,200 bottles in it’s cellar. There are a number of rare vintages that will appeal to every aficionado.
Open exclusively for dinner service, reservations are required and can be made up to 60 days in advance. However, at this time Victoria & Albert’s is temporarily unavailable.
Click here to see the menu and to make reservations at Victoria & Albert’s.
STK Orlando
Located in the heart of Disney Springs, STK Orlando is one of the finest steakhouses within Walt Disney World. This Disney “Signature Dining” restaurant is among the very best at Disney Springs and features a DJ in the main dining room, indoor fire pit lounge and an outdoor rooftop terrace.
Fine steaks include the 14 oz. dry-aged Delmonico ($104.00), the 6 oz. Japanese Wagyu A5 Spinalis, the 10 oz. filet ($67.00) and the 16 oz. cowgirl ribeye ($92.00). Other entrees including Maine lobster linguini ($62.00), Chilean sea bass ($54.00) and free range chicken ($46.00). In addition to the main menu, the restaurant offers a raw bar menu as well as includes a large selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
STK Orlando is open for both lunch an dinner service and starts at 11:00 AM. Brunch is also service on weekends and there is a late night menu from Thursday through Saturday starting at 10.00 PM.
Click here to see the menu at STK Orlando.
Todd English’s bluezoo
Located on the ground floor of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel is Todd English’s bluezoo. This Disney Signature Dining restaurant specializes in seafood and has an award winning wine list.
Entrees include bluezoo’s simply fish which changes daily ($37.00), lobster bucatini ($35.00), linguine con vongole ($28.00), angus beef ($55.00) and steamed pumpkin nudi ($26.00). Starters include Peking duck birria tacos ($23.00), tuna poke tacos ($21.00) and teppan seared sea scallops ($23.00). A children’s menu is offered as well as a variety of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Bluezoo is open for dinner service which starts at 5:00 PM and advanced reservations are highly recommended.
Click here to see the menu at Todd English’s Bluezoo.
California Grill
Guests dining at the California Grill enjoy one of the best views in all of Walt Disney World. Located on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this Disney Signature Dining restaurant overlooks the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom Park.
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, the restaurant is offering a specialty 3-course tasking menu that costs $89.00 per adult and $39.00 per child (plus tax and gratuity). The menu offerings are as follows:
- Market Inspirations: sushi classics trio, lobster & parsnip bisque, heirloom apple salad, braised beef short rib wontons, artisanal-style Duck A’ L’ Orange pizza, and a cascade roll.
- Chef’s Journey: filet of beer, Florida black grouper, pork tenderloin, 35 oz tomahawk rib-eye for two, wild Alaskan halibut, Plancha-seared chicken and wild mushroom ravioli.
- Sweet Creations: “5 Magical Bites 50 years in the Making”, valrhona chocolate torte, California cheeses, “EARidescent Grand Mariner Creme Brulee”, and lavender sugar doughnuts.
The California Grill is open daily for dinner service from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM and reservations are highly recommended. If possible, try to time your reservations for the Magic Kingdom fireworks show.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
One of the most exclusive dining experiences at Walt Disney World is Cinderella’s Royal Table. Guests dine on American cuisine in the banquet hall within Cinderella Castle which is the park icon of the Magic Kingdom.
A price fixed menu is offered for breakfast ($42.00 per adult / $27.00 per child), lunch and dinner ($62.00 per adult / $37.00 per child). Dinner entrees include Tenderloin of Beef, When Will My Life Begin Chicken & Pasta, Sustainable Catch En Papillote, Magic Carpet Ride (Pork) and Chickpea Panisse. Kids entrees include fish, chicken nuggets, beef tenderloin and macaroni & cheese.
Cinderella’s Royal Table opens for guests at 8:00 AM – reservations are highly recommended. If you have breakfast reservations prior to the park opening time, your dining party will get to walk along Main Street without any other guests. The Endless Summer family did this once and it was quite the experience.
Important note: Character dining is currently not available.
Click here to see the entire menu at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Monsieur Paul
Located on the second floor above Les Chefs de France in the France Pavilion within Epcot’s World Showcase, Monsieur Paul is inspired by world renowned French chef Paul Bocuse. This Disney Signature Dining experience is one of the best not only at EPCOT but also throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
The $175.00 “Gastronomic Meal of the French” features a choice of three courses plus a choice of dessert. The courses are indicated as follows:
- First Course: Oxtail Broth with Braised Beef or Poached Lobster
- Second Course: Red Snapper or Seared Scallops
- Third Course: Beef Tenderloin or Chicken with Morel Cream Sauce
- Dessert Course: A variety of ice cream / sorbet / Meringue or Chocolate Almond Cake
French artisan cheeses and Beaujolais sorbet is also part of the dining experience.
Monsieur Paul is only open for dinner service and is one of the few restaurants within Walt Disney World that has a dress code. It should be noted that this dining venue is currently unavailable at this time.
Jiko – The Cooking Place
Jiko – The Cooking Place is located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. This Disney Signature Dining restaurant features a variety of African, Indian and Mediterranean fare in a well designed setting with an open kitchen.
Entrees include Moroccan Lamb Shank ($47.00), Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib ($50.00), Oak-grilled Filet Mignon ($54.00) and Seafood Tagine ($49.00). In addition to the entrees, there area number appetizers as well as includes a large selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Jiko is open for dinner service starting at 5:00 PM and reservations are highly recommended. After dining, guests should walk around the grounds of resort as they will find more than 30 species of African wildlife.
Click here to see the menu at Jiko – The Cooking Place.
Il Mulino
Il Mulino is among our favorite Italian restaurants at Walt Disney World. Located in the Walt Disney World Swan in the EPCOT Resort area, this Disney Signature Dining restaurant features not only individual meals, but parties of four or more can opt for “family style” dining.
Entrees include Rigatoni con Funghi ($26.00), Spaghetti Al Frutti di Mare ($34.00), Risotto Al Frutti di Mare($35.00), Pollo Parmigiana ($30.00), Bistecca Rib-Eye ($47.00), Medaglione di Filetto ($55.00), Cernia ($36.00), Costoletta Di Vitello ($41.00), Vitello Parmigiana ($38.00) and Gamberi Francese ($35.00). The restaurant offers a children’s menu and includes a large selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Il Mulino is open for dinner service starting at 5:30 PM and reservations are highly recommended.
Click here to see the menu at Il Mulino.
Shula’s Steak House
Shula’s Steak House is another Disney Signature Dining restaurant that specializes in fine steaks and chops. Located in the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in the EPCOT resorts area, Shula’s restaurant is themed after Miami Dolphins’ Coach Don Shula and the team’s 1972 “Perfect Season”.
Fine steaks include the 16-oz Prime New York Strip ($70.00), the 24-oz Black Angus Porterhouse ($65.00), the 12-oz Filet ($71.00), the 42 oz- Prime Tomahawk ($155.00) and the Coaches-cut Prime Rib ($51.00). Additional entrees include Maryland style Crab Cakes ($44.00), Norwegian Salmon ($37.00) and a daily fresh fish. Kids entrees are limited and include chicken breast ($14.00) and a cheeseburger ($9.00). There is also a large selection of fine wines, beer and specialty cocktails.
Shula’s Steak House is open for dinner service starting at 5:00 PM.
Click here to see the menu at the Shula’s Steak House.
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Be Our Guest Restaurant is one of the most popular dining venues in Walt Disney World. Located at the base of Beast’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom, guests will a regal dining experience in three highly themed dining areas: The Grand Ballroom, The West Wing and The Castle Gallery.
A three-course price fixed menu ($62.00 per adult or $37.00 per child ages 3 to 9) features American Cuisine. Entrees include a Herb-salted Port Tenderloin, Vadouvan Spiced Vegetables, Poulet Rouge Chicken, Market Fresh Fish and a Center-cut Filet Mignon. The children’s menu includes Grilled Beef Tenderloin, House-made Macaroni & Cheese and Pan-seared Chicken Breast. Along with the entree, the meal includes an appetizer and dessert.
Be Our Guest Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner service starting at 10:00 AM. Reservations are highly recommended and dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu and make reservations at Be Our Guest.
Morimoto Asia
Morimoto Asia is a Pan-Asian dining experience which is lead by Chef Morimoto of Iron Chef America. Located in Disney Springs, this Disney Signature Dining Restaurant offers Chinese, Japanese and Korean in a massive two-story dining room with an exhibition kitchen.
Entrees include Mongolian filet mignon ($59.00), beef lo mein noodles ($25.00), Morimoto Gomoku fried rice ($31.00), orange chicken ($32.00), Morimoto Peking duck ($72.00), sushi & Sashimi, small plates and Dim Sum. In addition to the main menu, there is a children’s menu as well as a large selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Located in The Landing section of Disney Springs, Morimoto Asia is open for lunch and dinner service starting at noon. Dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu at Morimoto Asia and to make reservations.
Capa
Located at the top of the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Capa is a Disney Signature Dining restaurant that known for prime meats with a Spanish influence. Capa is an AAA Four Diamond Award winning restaurant and has been names by Wine Enthusiast as one of the “Top 100 Wine Restaurants in the U.S.”.
Entrees include a 12-oz Prime New York Strip ($55.00), a 16-oz Prime Bone-In Rib-Eye ($73.00), a 1.5 pound Langosta Main Lobster, a 32-oz Porterhouse ($118.00), A-5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef ($32.00 per ounce), Paella ($42.00)and Pescado ($45.00). The restaurant also has a Raw Bar menu which includes Mariscada ($74.00), Oysters ($36.00) and Caviar ($173.00 to $355.00). A kids menu and wide range of beer, wine & specialty cocktails are offered.
Capa is open for dinner service starting at 5:00 PM and reservations are highly recommended. Dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu and make reservations at Capa.
Topolino’s Terrace
Topolino’s Terrace is another rooftop Disney Signature Dining restaurant which is located in Disney’s Riviera Resort at the EPCOT Resort Area. Serving French and Italian cuisine, Topolino’s offers a modified character dining experience.
Dinner entrees include Classic Sole Meuniere ($50.00), Bouillabaisse ($48.00), Filet Mignon ($54.00), French Veal Chop ($52.00), Rigatoni ($32.00) and Lobster linguine ($49.00) and Diver Scallops ($50.00). There is a children’s menu which includes rigatoni with tomato sauce ($10.00), a petit filet ($17.00) and grilled chicken ($12.00). Beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Topolino’s Terrace is open for a character breakfast (7:30 AM to 12:15 PM) as well as dinner service (5:00 PM to 9:30 PM). The character breakfast features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck & Daisy Duck and costs $42.00 per adult and $27.00 per child ages three to nine.
Click here to see the menu and make reservations at Topolino’s Terrace.
Le Cellier
Le Cellier is considered to be one of the best restaurants not only in Epcot, but also in all of Walt Disney World. Located in the Canada Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase, this Disney Signature Dining restaurant features steaks and seafood inspired by the “provinces of Canada”.
Entrees include USDA Prime ribeye steak ($57.00), fliet mingon ($59.00), USDA Primate NY Strip Steak ($52.00), bison strip loin ($52.00), daily fish selection ($45.00) and steamed Asian Impossible™ Dumplings ($34.00). A children’s menu is offered and includes grilled chicken ($12.00) and macaroni & cheese ($11.00). Specialty beverages as well as beer and wine are available.
Le Cellier is open for lunch and dinner service starting at noon. Reservations are highly recommended and dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu at Le Cellier and to make reservations.
Flying Fish
Located along Disney’s Boardwalk outside of the Boardwalk Inn Resort, Flying Fish is an Disney Signature Dining restaurant that specializes in seafood and American cuisine.
Entrees include Verlasso Salmon ($48.00), Seafood Pearl Pasta ($55.00), Plancha-seared Scallops ($49.00), Organic Chicken ($38.00), Filet Mignon ($59.00), Char-crusted New York Strip ($56.00), Potato-wrapped Red Snapper ($58.00) and Roasted Tofu ($40.00). A kids menu is offered which includes pasta marinara ($13.00), red snapper ($17.00), steak ($23.00), chicken ($14.00) and salmon ($17.00).
Flying Fish is open daily for dinner service starting at 5:30 PM. Reservations are highly recommended and dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu and make reservations at Flying Fish.
Tiffins Restaurant
Tiffins Restaurant is located in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This Disney Signature Dining restaurant serves a vareity of African, Asian and Latin cuisine and is one of the best theme park restaurants in Walt Disney World.
Dinner entrees include Surf & Turf ($65.00), Shrimp & Grits ($35.00), the 50th Celebration Braai-spiced Veal ($52.00), Tamarind-braised Short Rib ($48.00), Butter Chicken ($38.00), North African-spiced Tofu ($30.00) and Whole-fried Sustainable Fish ($42.00). A children’s menu includes Shredded Beef Tacos ($14.00), Impossible Bunny Chow ($12.00), Grilled Chicken Breast ($10.00) and Grilled Shrimp with Ginger-Tamari Glaze ($15.00). A wide selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails is offered.
Tiffins Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner service starting at 12:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended and dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu and make reservations at Tiffins Restaurant.
Paddlefish
Paddlefish is consistently one of the top restaurants at Walt Disney World and is one of the icons of Disney Springs going back decades. Along with great food, this enormous in water riverboat offers a Disney Signature Dining experience that is one that won’t be easily forgotten.
Serving American fare with a specialty in seafood, entrees include Steam Crab ($60.00) and Maine Lobster ($70.00), Mahi ($29.00), Shrimp Pasta ($25.00), Filet Mignon ($52.00) and Pork Chops ($29.00). In addition to the main menu, Paddlefish has a children’s menu as well as a large selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Located in the Landing section of Disney Springs, Paddlefish is open for lunch and dinner service starting at noon.
Click here to see the menu at Paddlefish and to make reservations.
Narcoossee’s
Located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Narcoossee’s is one of the best waterfront dining experiences at Walt Disney World with spectacular views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom Park. This amazing restaurant is one of of Disney’s “Signature Dining” experiences which specializes in seafood and American Cuisine.
Dinner Entrees include Blackened Salmon ($41.00), Surf & Turf ($58.00), Pan-seared Georges Bank Day Boat Scallops ($50.00), Filet Mignon ($54.00), Sweet Potato Gnocchi ($29.00), Shrimp Scamp ($41.00), Milk-brined Duroc Pork Chop and Mahi Mahi ($48.00). A children’s menu is offered and includes Grilled Chicken Breast ($14.00), Grilled Flat Iron Steak ($17.00), Seasonal Fish ($17.00) and Crispy-fried Chicken Strips ($14.00). Beer, wine and specialty cocktails are available.
Narcoossee’s is open daily for dinner service starting at 5:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended and dining plans are offered but are temporarily unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu at Narcoossee’s and to make reservations.
Takumi-Tei
Located in the Japan Pavilion in the Epcot’s World Showcase, Takumi-Tei is a Disney Signature Dining experience and one of the most unique restaurants in all of Walt Disney World. Dinner guests sit in one of five rooms at Takumi-Tei, each of which is “inspired by a natural element”; these include earth, wood, water, stone and washi paper.
Dinner entrees include Takumi Gyuniku – Artisan Beef ($120.00), Ushikai no Shukaku – Cattleman’s Harvest ($115.00), Makiba no Megumi – Gift of Ranch ($85.00), Kamo ($46.00), Temari Sushi ($37.00) and Takumi Sashimi ($40.00). There are also seven different Omakase tasting menu’s offered with are priced at $150.00 each.
In addition to the main menu, Takumi-Tei has a 3-hour, 9-course meal at the “Chef’s Table in the Water Room”. This amazing Kaiseki dining experience costs $180.00 per person. A six-course beverage pairing is also available for an additional $100.00 per person.
Takumi-Tei is typically only open for dinner service and is currently unavailable at this time.
Click here to see the menu at Takumi-Tei.
Space 220
Space 220 is the newest restaurant at EPCOT and is located just next to Mission: Space in Future World. Guests will enjoy a highly themed setting which beings with a trip on a “space elevator” that ascends 220 miles into space for an “out-of-this-world” dining experience.
This restaurant offers a priced fixed menu for a 2-course lunch meal ($55.00 adult / $29.00 child) or a 3-course dinner ($79.00 adult / $29.00 child). Dinner entrees include slow rotation short ribs, terra-bolognese, galactic salmon, Florida red snapper and supreme chicken breast. Premium entrees are available for an additional charge – 1.5 pound stuffed lobster ($22.00) and a 24 oz bone in ribeye steak ($20.00).
Space 220 is open for lunch and dinner service starting at 11:30 AM.
Click here for more information about Space 220.
The Hollywood Brown Derby
The Hollywood Brown Derby is the only restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make our list. This Disney “Signature Dining” experience serves American cuisine in a casual but warm environment reminiscent of the “Golden Age” of Hollywood.
Entrees include Filet Mignon with Walt Disney’s Roast Beef Hash ($49.00), Sustainable Salmon Coulibiac ($38.00), Shrimp & Scallops Newberg ($46.00), Braised Short Rib ($39.00) and Seasonal Fish ($38.00). In addition to the main menu there is children’s menu which includes a variety of kid-friendly options including grilled chicken, grilled fish and an old fashioned hot dog. A variety of beer, wine and specialty cocktails are offered.
Located along Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Hollywood Brown Derby is open for lunch and dinner service starting at 11:00 AM.
Click here to see the menu at The Hollywood Brown Derby and to make reservations.
The Best Restaurants at Disney World (2023)
For those looking for the best restaurants in Disney World (on-site), here is a our list of those on-site dining establishments we like the most.
For more details on each of these amazing restaurants, please CLICK HERE to see our complete article.
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
- The Capital Grille
- Rocco’s Tacos
- Morton’s The Steakhouse
- Ocean Prime
- Benihana
- BigFin Seafood Kitchen
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
- Maggiano’s Little Italy
- Kobe’ Japanese Steakhouse
- Charley’s Steakhouse & Seafood Grill
- Seasons 52
- Vito’s Chop House
- Oceanaire Seafood Room
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
