Got a night out without the kids at Disney World? Walt Disney World
has numerous options for child care, ranging from their stellar kids
clubs located at many Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts to in-room
babysitting services. Once the kids are taken care of for the evening,
here are our picks for the best spots in Disney World for dinner with
just the two of you. (Check averages are per person for entrée and
appetizer or dessert; excluding beverages unless noted)
1. Victoria & Albert's
Location: Grand Floridian Resort Check
Average: Prix fixe menu from $125 per person, wine pairing can be
added for $60 Dress: Dinner jacket (tie optional)
required for men, dress or pants ensemble for ladies
Cuisine: New American
Description: Victoria & Albert's is Walt Disney
World's flagship restaurant. This AAA 5-star restaurant features lavish
decor, harpists, impeccable service, personalized menus and an indulgent
multi-course New American prix fixe menu. Executive chef, Scott Hunnel,
is world-renowned for his creative menus and the wine selections are
paired beautifully with the menu. Victoria & Albert's is rated number
1 by Zagat survey for décor and service in the Orlando area. If you
are looking for top-end fine dining in Orlando, this is the place.
No children under 10 years old are allowed at the restaurant.
2. Bistro de Paris
Location: Epcot World Showcase in France Check
Average: $40-60, also offers a six-course prix fixe menu for $75 per
person ($125 with wine pairings)
Dress: Dress pants, jeans or dress shorts with
collared shirt for men; capris, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts
for women. No cut offs or torn clothing are permitted.
Cuisine: French
Description: This hidden gem is located on the
second floor over the much larger and busier Chefs de France in the
France section of the Epcot World Showcase. This intimate venue boasts
spectacular views of the World Showcase Lagoon. If you time your visit
correctly you can get a wonderful view of the Illunations with your
dinner. The restaurant feels a world away from the hustle and bustle
of Epcot down below. Dinner here is paced much slower than the busier
Chefs de France downstairs with a premium being placed on a romantic,
elegant dining experience and classical French preparations.
3. Jiko- The Cooking Place
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge Check Average:
$30-50
Dress: Dress pants, jeans or dress shorts with
collared shirt for men; capris, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts
for women. No cut offs or torn clothing are permitted
Cuisine: African
Description: This unique restaurant is located
on the bottom floor of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Warm African
tones and twin wood burning ovens welcome guests to this serene restaurant
that is both sleek and rustic at the same time. The menu features
unique African-style fare with Mediterranean and Indian influences.
Dishes of note include wonderful Kenyan coffee braised barbeque short
ribs and an oak grilled filet mignon served with an outstanding macaroni
and cheese. The exclusively South African wine list has one of the
largest selections of South African wines in the United States featuring
many boutique bottlings.
