5 Disney World Restaurants With Great Appetizers

Dining at Disney World is more than just a meal. Disney World’s restaurants are an entire experience from start to finish. Whether you enjoy heavily themed restaurants ands meals, or something more understated, there is something for everyone to enjoy when dining at Disney. While the entree is typically the star of the show, appetizers shouldn’t be overlooked! There are several Disney World restaurants with great appetizers that will have you coming back for more. If you have an upcoming vacation to Disney World planned then be sure to check out these 5 Disney World restaurants with great appetizers.

1. Sebastian’s Bistro at Caribbean Beach Resort

Located at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Sebastian’s Bistro is just a Skyliner ride away from EPCOT or Hollywood Studios. This restaurant serves a unique menu consisting of all-you-care-to-enjoy Caribbean food and tropical flavors. The main course for this meal is the Oven-roasted Chicken with Tamarind Barbecue, Slow-cooked Mojo Pork with Mango Sambal, Chili-rubbed Beef with Roasted Red Pepper Chimichurri, and Baked Fish with Citrus Butter. But the appetizer deserves its own spotlight. Sebastian’s starts your meal with house-made rolls served with guava butter and caramelized onion jam. This delicious bread service is reason enough to visit Sebastian’s Bistro. They also serve a Spice Necklace Salad which consists of mixed greens, spiced and candied pumpkin seeds, tropical fruit, and key lime dressing.

2. Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village

Located at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Kidani Village, Sanaa is a restaurant with a menu just as good as the view. Guests can watch animals roam the savanna as they enjoy a taste of Africa, Asia, and India. Sanaa is famous for their Bread Service, which is an appetizer that you must try. It consists of five breads with nine accompaniments. Traditional naan, garlic naan, spiced naan, Onion Kulcha, and Paneer Paratha. Dips include Cucumber Raita, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Tomato-Date Jam, Tamarind Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Red Chile Sambal, or Spicy Jalapeño-Lime Pickle.

3. Tony’s Town Square in Magic Kingdom

This restaurant located in Magic Kingdom is based on the restaurant from Lady and the Tramp. Featuring Italian-American entrees that guests love, Tony’s Town Square is a charming visit. Perhaps the most popular item on the menu is an appetizer: Tony’s Garlic Bread for the Table. This garlic bread is uniquely smothered in Roasted Garlic-Butter and Parmesan Fonduta. It’s an appetizer that takes basic garlic bread to a whole new level.

4. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs

This restaurant at Disney Springs will bring you all the comforts of southern home cooking! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is a restaurant that serves classics like fried chicken and country fried steak. But their appetizers are amazing and completely worth the visit. Guests love the Church Lady Deviled Eggs and Fried Green Tomatoes!

5. Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort

Located at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort, Boatwright’s Dining Hall serves authentic Cajun and Creole foods. They are well-known for their appetizers being uniquely delicious. Here you can get a delicious French Onion Soup, Pimento Cheese Fritters, and Louisiana BBQ Shrimp.

Have you ever enjoyed any of these appetizers? Which restaurant is your favorite to visit? Let us know in the comments below!

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