Whenever I visit somewhere, the restaurants are a very important aspect, and Disney World is no exception. I mean, since you have to eat any way, it might as well be a good experience.

As with all things, Disney prides itself in having top notch restaurants with great food and service.

Together, Cindy and I have a combined 10 years plus of visiting Disney World, and that's a lot of eating :-)

She has her favorites, and I have mine, and most of the time, we like the same ones, so below is our list of some of the restaurants in Disney World that we recommend for one or more reasons.

The table below briefly summarizes each restaurant with the name, where it's located, whether it takes the Disney Dining Plans and what service you would use on the plans. (Example: (2) Table Services means you would have to use two Table Services per person for a meal there.)

Click on the restaurant name to get our full experience(s) there.

(Updated July 29, 2010)

Restaurant Name Disney Dining Plan Our Rating Animal Kingdom Theme Park Pizzafari Quick Service Cindy Julius Tusker House Restaurant (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Epcot Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Le Cellier Steakhouse (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Lotus Blossom Cafe Quick Service Cindy   Julius Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Hollywood Studios 50's Prime Time Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius ABC Commissary Quick Service Cindy Julius The Hollywood Brown Derby (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Magic Kingdom Park Casey's Corner Quick Service Cindy Julius A Buffet with Character at The Crystal Palace (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Fairytale Dining at Cinderella's Royal Table (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Liberty Tree Tavern (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Boma - Flavors of Africa (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Jiko-The Cooking Place (2) Table Services Cindy Julius The Mara Quick Service Cindy Julius Boardwalk Flying Fish Cafe (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Kouzzina by Cat Cora (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Contemporary Resort California Grill (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Chef Mickey's Fun Time Buffet (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Citrico's (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Grand Floridian Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Narcoosee's (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Old Key West Resort Olivia's Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Polynesian Resort Capt. Cook's Quick Service Cindy Julius Disney's Spirit Of Aloha Dinner Show (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Kona Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Pop Century Resort Everything POP Shopping and Dining Quick Service Cindy Julius Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Artist's Palette Quick Service Cindy Julius The Turf Club Bar and Grill (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Wilderness Lodge Resort Artist Point (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Whispering Canyon Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Cape May Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Yachtsman Steakhouse (2) Table Services Cindy Julius Downtown Disney Earl of Sandwich Quick Service Cindy Julius Raglan Road (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Wolfgang Puck Cafe (1) Table Service Cindy Julius Wolfgang Puck Express Quick Service Cindy Julius

We would like to hear your experiences also, so please contact us and tell us about your eating adventures at the restaurants in Disney World.