Exploring Disney World’s Signature Dining Experiences

Disney World is home to many dining experiences that range from casual to fine dining. Disney’s signature dining experiences are gourmet options that allow guests to experience delicious fine dining. Guests can expect stunning dining rooms, top-notch service, and diverse and delicious menus. There are several signature dining locations throughout Disney World and each contain their own unique experience. When guests reserve signature dining they should expect to dress for the occasion as these restaurants don’t allow swimwear, coverups, tank tops, or hats. If you are interested in experiencing Disney signature dining during your vacation then join us as we explore your options.

Tiffins Restaurant

Our first signature dining experience is located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and perfectly embodies the spirit of the park. Tiffins Restaurant is a cultural exploration through food and guests can expect to experience exotic flavors like cardamon-spiced veal and charred octopus.

The Hollywood Brown Derby

An authentic replica of the iconic Brown Derby restaurant has a home within Hollywood Studios. Guests can feel like old Hollywood royalty as they try the famous Cobb Salad that so many celebrities loved as well as escargot and oyster-brie soup. Guests will love all of the reference to Hollywood seen throughout the dining room.

Le Cellier Steakhouse

EPCOT’s Canada pavilion is home to Le Cellier Steakhouse, fine-dining steakhouse experience that serves the best steaks alongside unique offerings like bison in a sophisticated dining room. Guests can experience the tastes of Canada with gourmet poutine dishes and Canadian Cheese Soup.

Monsieur Paul

Experience the finest French cuisine with Monsieur Paul at EPCOT’s France Pavilion. This gourmet restaurant offers a Prix Fixe meal that begins at $195 per adult and includes a starter cocktail, appetizer, a meat course, cheese, dessert, and digestif. This restaurant is limited to guests aged 10 and above.

Takumi-Tei

Experience gourmet Japanese cuisine and sushi at Takumi-Tei located in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. This restaurant serves a Prix-fixe meal starting at $250 per adult for the carnivore course and $150 for the plant-based course. Guests can expect the finest Japanese meats as well as sushi and sashimi. This restaurant is limited to guests aged 8 and above.

California Grill

On the 15^th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort you’ll find California Grill, an incredible fine-dining experience serving a 3-course gourmet meal of California’s best dishes. Guests can choose from a selection of entrees including pork tenderloin, venison, pumpkin ravioli, and more. California Grill boasts a stunning view of Magic Kingdom; perfect for viewing the nightly fireworks spectacular.

Victoria & Albert’s

Grand Floridian’s finest restaurant, and perhaps the finest in all of Disney World, is Victoria & Albert’s. This restaurant is for guests aged 10 and up and has been awarded the AAA Five Diamon Award yearly since 2000. Your meal here is up to the chef but you can expect to experience incredible gourmet cuisine. Victoria & Albert’s does require that guests dress in formal or semi-formal attire.

Citricos

This Mary Poppins themed restaurant is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and serves a sophisticated menu that Mary Poppins would approve of. Guests can enjoy guava-barbecued short ribs, and oak-grilled filet mignon. The dining room is reminiscent of the film’s garden scene.

Flying Fish

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort is where you can find Flying Fish, a signature dining experience for seafood-lovers everywhere. This restaurant features an open kitchen so you can watch as chefs cook up incredible seafood dishes like lobster bisque, salmon, scallops, lobster tail, and more.

Jiko

Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko is a celebration of African flavors. The menu changes seasonally so guests might get a new experience each time they dine. Guests can currently expect seafood tagine, Botswanan short ribs, cocoa-crusted venison, and so much more.

Narcoossee’s

This waterfront restaurant is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and serves a wonderful menu of both land and sea. Narcoossee’s offers a great view of Bay Lake and guests can enjoy their coastal cuisine while they watch Magic Kingdom’s fireworks show, or the nightly Electrical Water Pageant.

Topolino’s Terrace

Disney’s newest DVC resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, is home to an incredible signature dining experience. By day, Topolino’s Terrace is a lively character breakfast with Mickey and friends, but by night it transforms into a European-inspired rooftop restaurant.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is home to Yachtsman Steakhouse, a New England style steakhouse serving the best steaks and fish entrees. Featuring an open kitchen, guests can watch as chefs prepare the finest butcher’s cut for their meal.

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