The 14 Best Disney Resort Restaurants for Every Kind of Traveler

For the best fireworks viewing without needing a park ticket, book a coveted table at California Grill at the top of the Contemporary Resort. From the 15th floor, you’ll have stunning views of the surrounding lagoon, including the Magic Kingdom fireworks if you time your reservation correctly. Enjoy upscale California-inspired cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and an impeccable wine list.

“Ohana means ‘family,'” and this restaurant is a great choice for families of all sizes. “All-you-care-to-enjoy” dining style means your servers will bring as many Mickey-shaped waffles as your table can share. While it’s a fan-favorite for breakfast, you’ll love the Polynesian-inspired barbecue skewers they offer for dinner. Plus, you’ll be able to meet Lilo and Stitch!

Hoot and holler at the Hoop-dee-do Musical Revue! This dinner and a show at Fort Wilderness is fun for the whole family. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and enjoy a selection of skits and songs all while chowing down on all-you-care-to-enjoy fried chicken, ribs, and fixin’s. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but most of all, you’ll leave with memories of a one-of-a-kind Disney experience.

Fancy a spot of tea? Channel your inner Mary Poppins at the Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian. Listen to the soft sounds of piano or orchestra from the lobby in this airy space surrounded by the Grand Floridian’s exquisitely-manicured gardens. Take your afternoon tea with a delightful selection of scones and sandwiches before taking a monorail over to the Magic Kingdom.

Sit back and relax at Olivia’s Café, a hidden gem at Disney’s Old Key West resort. Soak up the sun on the terrace to the soundtrack of steel drums and enjoy Caribbean-inspired comfort foods like banana bread French toast for breakfast, Conch chowder for lunch, or key lime pie for dessert. After lunch, rent family-sized bikes, tennis rackets, or ping-pong paddles—or enjoy the sandcastle-sized waterslide by the pool.

Don’t feel like waiting in line to see your favorite Disney princess? Book the Bon Voyage breakfast at Trattoria al Forno at the Boardwalk. You’ll be able to meet Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel, and Prince Eric. This Italian-inspired breakfast of princess-themed treats includes Rapunzel’s signature frying pan of pastries and a tower of pancakes.

Sip on some of the most fun and unique cocktails on the property at this 51-seat bar. Trader Sam’s is a legendary watering hole full of Disney artifacts—it’s named after a Jungle Cruise character, after all, so expect plenty of hidden Mickey and theme park memorabilia. While they do offer a selection of Pacific-inspired food like sushi, dumplings, and other small bites, it’s best for the atmosphere and the drinks.

For true fine dining complete with white tablecloths, Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian is the best of the best. Whether you book a regular table or splurge on their 11-course chef’s table experience, the meal is the star of the show here. This is one of the few restaurants on property that require a dress code, so be sure to look sharp. With inspiration from around the world paired with local and seasonal ingredients, you’ll consistently be wowed.

There’s never a dull moment at Chef Mickey’s. It’s a great choice for pickier eaters (the ridiculously large buffet serves a variety of kid-friendly options) in a lively, exciting atmosphere. You’ll be able to watch the monorail whiz by and meet Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto without leaving your table.

If you’ve booked an on-site babysitter for the night, head down to the Boardwalk for an old-fashioned dinner date. Flying Fish offers upscale seafood and contemporary fare in a relaxing, quiet setting. Then, share an ice cream from Ample Hills Creamery with your sweetie, stroll past evening entertainers, and hit the Atlantic Dance Hall to dance the night away.

Step back into the 1950s with this classic soda shop at Beach Club. Accessible by walking from Epcot, the soda shop serves elaborate ice cream sundae, milkshakes, and floats. Can’t decide? Order the Whole Kitchen Sink, which includes vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, and mint chocolate chip ice cream along with every single topping, served in an actual sink!

Giddy up! Channel your inner cowboy with all-you-care-to-enjoy frontier fare at the Wilderness Lodge, inspired by the American West. Younger cowgirls and cowboys will get in on the action with hobby-horse races, sing-a-longs, and plenty of jokes from your entertaining servers. It’s rowdy fun for the whole family. Save room for the apple pie!

Cap off your day at Animal Kingdom by hopping over to Animal Kingdom Lodge for dinner. With giraffes, gazelles, and ostriches right outside the restaurant window, you’ll be transported to the African savannah. Jiko is one of the best restaurants Disney has to offer, with innovative and modern African-inspired cuisine.

You can’t leave Walt Disney World without consuming one of their many Mickey-shaped treats. You have your choice of Mickey-shaped waffles, ice cream, cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, and more. But one special treat at Port Orleans French Quarter? Mickey-shaped beignets, of course. These fluffy fried dough treats are worth the trek out to Sassagoula Floatworks. Spend some time walking them off around the expansive Port Orleans properties for a relaxing afternoon.