With over 200 restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We have compiled a list of the best restaurants for both Quick Service and Table Service Dining in each park.

Lets start with the difference between a Quick-Service restaurant and Table Service restaurant. Quick Service would be a location you would either order at a counter or through the mobile app. You would not have a traditional server, no reservation or tipping is required. A table service restaurant is one that you would order at your table with your server and the food is brought out to you. Tipping is typically expected for a table-service meal.

The most popular park at the resort with many food options to choose from. Another perk of Magic Kingdom is the proximity to the nearby hotels, also offering some great dining options just a monorail or ferry ride away

1. Casey’s Corner- Located at the end of Main Street. Stop here for some classic hot dogs and fries.
2. Columbia Harbour House- Located in Liberty Square, serving fried fish, lobster rolls and more.
3. Pinocchio Village Haus- Located in Fantasyland, overlooking the “Its a Small World” ride. Wave at the boats going by while enjoying a variety of flatbreads.
4. Roaring Fork- Located outside of the park at Wilderness Lodge, you can take a ferry at the park entrance. Serving classic BBQ favorites
5. Sleepy Hollow- Located in Liberty Square, this is a great breakfast spot. Try a waffle sandwich, filled with strawberries, blueberries and Nutella

1. Citricos- Located in the beautiful Grand Floridian Hotel, this is a signature restaurant with a Mediterranean menu. You can take the ferry or monorail from Magic Kingdom
2. Geyser Point Bar & Grill- Located outside of the park at Wilderness Lodge, you can take a ferry at the park entrance. This is a nice outdoor dining spot, try the Bison burger.
3. Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen- Themed to the Jungle Cruise, located in Adventureland. More unique menu, with influences of Africa, Asia, and South America
4. Liberty Tree Tavern- Enjoy an all-you-care-to-enjoy platter filled with traditional Thanksgiving favorites. This colonial themed restaurant is located in Liberty Square
5. Ohana- Come here for a Polynesian-themed dinner. Located in the Polynesian Resort. You can take the ferry or monorail from Magic Kingdom
6. Steakhouse 71- Located at the Contemporary Resort, you can take the monorail or ferry from Magic Kingdom. This has a classic steakhouse menu.
7. Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White- Such a fun Character dining option, featuring Snow White, the dwarfs and the Evil Queen. Located at the Wilderness Lodge, you can take a ferry from Magic Kingdom to get here

Epcot arguably has the best table service restaurants of all the parks. With festivals happening seasonally throughout the year, you may find yourself visiting the festival kiosks more than the restaurants. But getting a mix of both can add some nice balance and much needed breaks to your trip.

1. Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie– This is a great spot for breakfast, located in the France pavilion. Try any of the French pastries and croissants.
2. Primo Piatto– Located at the Riviera resort, you can take the Skyliner to get here. Lots of great French and Italian inspired options
3. Regal Eagle Smokehouse– Classic BBQ menu, located in the America pavilion
4. Yorkshire County Fish Shop– Located in the UK pavilion, this is an easy stop for some fish and chips.

1. Chefs de France– French Bistro style dining, located in the France pavilion. Great french onion soup and creme brûlée
2. Coral Reef Restaurant– This seafood restaurant in surrounded by a massive aquarium, located in the World Nature area.
3. Le Cellier Steakhouse– Located in the Canada pavilion, this steakhouse is incredible
4. Rose & Crown Dining Room– Classic British cuisine, located in the UK pavilion. Try the sticky toffee pudding
5. Sebastian’s Bistro– Such an incredible value at this all-you-care-to-enjoy Caribbean dining spot. Located at Caribbean Beach Resort, you can take the Skyliner here.
6. Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria– Classic Italian pizza. This can be a more affordable option when you share a pizza. Located in the Italy pavilion
7. Yachtsman Steakhouse– Another great steakhouse option, this one is located at the Yacht Club Resort. This is a short walk from Epcot.

Animal Kingdom has fewer options than some of the other parks, but what they do have is really delicious. Both the quick service and table service options are strong choices.

1. Flame Tree Barbecue– Located at Discovery Island, classic BBQ fare
2. Harambe Market– An open-air market with some African-inspired plates, located in the Africa area
3. Satu’li Canteen– Create your own bowl at this Avatar themed restaurant. The portions here are huge, you can easily share a bowl to save room for one of their fun desserts. Located in the Pandora area

1. Boma- Flavors of Africa– Located at Animal Kingdom lodge, you can take a bus to get here. This is a buffet option with African-inspired dishes.
2. Tusker House Restaurant– Character dining buffet option, meet Donald and friends in their Safari outfits. Located in the Africa area
3. Yak & Yeti Restaurant– Asian inspired restaurant, lots of great options on the menu. Located in the Asia area

Hollywood Studios has the least amount of great options out of the bunch. However, the options listed are some of my favorites in all of Walt Disney World. With quality food and fun theming, these do not disappoint.

1. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo– Located in Galaxy’s Edge, the Stay Wars themed area. This menu is unique, but with familiar flavors.
2. Ronto Roasters– Come here for the Ronto Wrap, a pita wrapped sausage with coleslaw and roasted pork. Located in Galaxy’s Edge
3. Woody’s Lunch Box– A fun little sandwich spot, located in Toy Story Land.

1. 50’s Prime Time Cafe– Enjoy some classic comfort food like fried chicken at meatloaf, located in the Echo Lake area.
2. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant– Sit at a car-shaped table and this 50’s style drive-in movie theater. Great burgers and shakes. Located at Commissary Lane.

Disney Springs is a shopping and dining area that is free for everyone. No park ticket required. This is a great option for a rest day.

1. Chicken Guy!– If you’re looking for an easy meal of chicken strips and fries, this is your spot
2. D-Luxe Burger– As the name suggests, this spot specializing in specialty burgers
3. Earl of Sandwich– Great place for grilled and cold sandwich options
4. Polite Pig– Traditional but high-quality BBQ

1. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’– Some of the best fried chicken you will ever have
2. Wine Bar George- A Restaurant & Bar– This place is so much more than wine. A small but well curated food menu
3. The Boathouse– Located on the water, both steak and seafood options are great here

Have more questions? Set up a consultation call with me. I can walk through any planning struggles you may be having or setup an itinerary that works for your family. Happy travels!