2. California Grill
Image: DisneyWhen my wife and I are celebrating special anniversaries, we choose California Grill as our spot. Since we’ve been at Walt Disney World for several straight anniversaries in a row, it’s the easy call. What do we love about California Grill?
Look, I’m not a huge fan of the velvet rope mentality. I don’t get that special thrill to get let into a place where everyone else is left standing in line, waiting and anticipating. California Grill is a notable exception, and I can’t even explain why. There’s something so empowering about getting in line on the second floor then getting allowed to take the elevator to the top floor. It’s like The Claw from Toy Story has chosen me!
Realistically, the true joy of California Grill is the setting itself. Sure, the food is world-class cuisine of the highest caliber. When we eat here, however, we’re staring out the windows. The floor-to-ceiling glass panes offer an unparalleled view of Walt Disney World. On one occasion, we were delighted to discover that we thought was a bad table actually gave us a view of the fireworks display at Epcot! It’s not even the fireworks show that people visit this restaurant to see.
As most people know, California Grill is one of the best places to watch Happily Ever After. Nothing else on the Disney campus can match it in terms of paradisiacal setting for a romantic dinner. My wife and I feel like the king and queen of Disney when we eat here. What sets a mood better than that? Well…
1. Victoria & Albert’s
Image: DisneyElephant in the living room: This place isn’t even an option for a lot of people. Many folks can’t afford to spend $400 or more on a single meal. A lot of the ones who can are still financially sensitive enough to pass on the option. To them, California Grill is the best place that’s at least semi-affordable. For others, Sci-Fi Dine-In and San Angel Inn Restaurante are the perfect combination of pristine setting and affordable pricing.
For a select few, Victoria & Albert’s is the perfect dining experience. It isn’t just the best restaurant at Walt Disney World. According to TripAdvisor, it’s one of the two best restaurants in America! What kind of date wouldn’t be impressed to eat there?
This place also has something of a reputation among Disney fanatics. It’s a restaurant where someone invites their significant other to dinner in order to pop the question. Since the setting is so memorable and exclusive, it is the ultimate Disney proposal site on campus. Even if you and you’re date aren’t there yet (or have been there for a long time), all the joy of the recently engaged will spill over to your table, too!
Since Victoria & Albert’s is so exclusive, it hosts only a set number of guests each night. You and your date are guaranteed to have the preferential, deferential treatment that you’d expect at these prices. It’s also a place where black-tie fashion is in vogue, so you’ll be dressed to the nines, too! Nothing says romance like getting dressed up for a night on the town. Assuming that you have the money to burn, Victoria & Albert’s is easily the most romantic restaurant at Walt Disney World. All nine of these places will light the spark on your date, though.
Comments
Decent article but I feel there's a lot more restaurants on Disney property more romantic than Sci-Fi Drive In. I guess I understand the choice selection however there's better choices out there as far as romantic restaurants go on Disney property.