5. Restaurantosaurus, Dinoland USA, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Like many things at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this is something you kind of have to search for. Located in a corner of Dinoland USA, Restaurantosaurus offers hamburgers and chicken sandwiches in a well-themed location. As the story goes, the Dino Institute came to the area when dinosaur remains were found. They brought with them a large number of grad students to assist in the excavation process. Those grad students needed a place to live, so they took over the local fishing lodge as their dorm. Some of the dining rooms offer research notes and diagrams, while other areas are clearly the bunk rooms for the students. The food is good and the atmosphere always offers something amusing to notice.
6. The Plaza Restaurant, Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom
Most people know exactly where the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is on Main Street USA. What most folks overlook is the tiny restaurant right next door. Open for lunch and dinner, the Plaza Restaurant offers plenty of diverse options. Soups and salads are there as an opener, while a grilled Ruben or the Plaza Club make fantastic entrées. Dinner options include timeless classics like a meatloaf dinner or Angus chuck cheeseburger.
Another great upside to this restaurant is the price. The Plaza offers a wonderful sit down meal in an air-conditioned environment for a similar cost to any of the counter service locations found around the resort.
7. Nine Dragons, China, Epcot
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What most Americans don’t realize is that the food we recognize as “Chinese food” is actually a bit different than traditional Chinese cooking. The Nine Dragons restaurant found at the China pavilion at Epcot meets us half way. They offer meals that we can recognize as Chinese food, while keeping the tradition of Chinese cooking alive and authentic. The menu boasts plenty of food that anyone will enjoy, including pot stickers or hot and sour soup as an appetizer, and Kung Pao Chicken and a vegetable and tofu stir-fry as entrees.
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Comments
The Biergarten is wonderful. My husband I were there last year. I chose it only to keep his interest in going to "Disney World". We had a very joyful evening and a great meal. We are heading back next October and it is the only Restaurant we will be revisiting. We were not impressed with Mama Melrose's. We found the food a tad bland.
So happy to see Nine Dragons mentioned here. If our now 17 year old is with us we HAVE to dine there, it's been her favorite since she was tiny. Always get the same dishes, the Honey Sesame chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken. I am absolutely in love with the Kung Pao, so flavorful, especially compared to the different varieties we see here in GA!
That's a great list that is "off the beaten path," so to speak. Biergarten is one place we NEVER miss when we go to WDW.