I was skeptical that a hotel restaurant can be this good, but this place did not disappoint. You…read moreget a 3-course prix fixe dinner. The menu rotates occasionally. I chose the spicy kazan roll for app, pork tenderloin for main, and a creme brulee for dessert. Others at my table got the flatbread with duck, so I was able to try some of that too. Spicy kazan roll can be seen as a bit basic (and it doesn't rival some of the amazing CA sushi), but it's like getting 2 entrees with the sushi and pork tenderloin, so can't complain there. Pork was perfectly cooked and I loved the goat cheese polenta, gave the creamy polenta a complex flavor. Creme brulee was so rich and custardy delicious. I couldn't finish this one, but I'm glad I tried it. Ambiance cannot be beat. The window view is beautiful, and it's delightful to see a castle right outside.

Coco Chanel is famous for saying, "Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least…read moreone thing off." I believe the culinary world could take this advice with plates at the pass. Look at it, take one thing off. This is especially true for the California Grill atop Disney's first WDW hotel, the Contemporary Resort. In a world of micro-greens, pea purée, "summer sauces" and 8-10 other ingredients on a single plate, removing one might make the best difference--and wouldn't be missed! Service 5 stars (thanks, Jim!), plating 4 stars, taste 2 stars (avoid the surf and turf--very "fishy" and had to be replaced with the ravioli), timing and temperature 2 stars (pork was a bit under and the goat cheese polenta was cold). And don't make the mistake I did in getting 2 dishes with goat cheese, "Ugh!" I loved the idea of a fresh, seasonal, fusion menu, but this meal was way oversold. At $99/person (plus enhancements, think $10/scallop), this 3-course meal just seriously missed the mark. If this review required a title, it would be "Over-complicated," all the way down to the unnecessary white chocolate disc under the crème brûlée (for the love of all that is sweet, why??). First and last for me at California Grill.

Another great signature dining option on Disney property! The coastal ambiance inside is classy and…read morefun, the dining room feels smaller and intimate, and the views of Magic Kingdom (and the fireworks, if you time your dinner right) can't be beat! The service was awesome - from being welcomed, to our lovely server, to the server who delivered our lobster bisque with a fun monologue - definitely a great example of Disney service. I started with a key lime pie martini, and it was very well balanced and not too sweet despite its name! I'd definitely order again. The fresh bread service was a great way to start the meal, and we picked some delicious apps. The calamari was a win for my boyfriend, and the shrimp and grits was really awesome - I'm not a grits gal by nature, but the flavors here were really excellent. We also shared a lobster bisque, and it was the perfect flavor profile. I went with the surf and turf, which was exactly what I wanted it to be (it is a splurge!). The steak was great - I stand by that there are plenty of great steaks that are not at any of the steakhouses on property. The gulf shrimp pasta tasted like true homemade pasta and was also awesome! No notes, truly. The almond crusted cheesecake stole the show for dessert, but the key lime pie was great too. An awesome meal all around!

From the moment we checked in to Narcoossee's with our reservation until when we left, we were…read moretreated so warmly and with that Disney magic we all crave when in the bubble of the World. The restaurant itself is charming, coastal, but not stuffy. The sweeping view of the lake and Magic Kingdom is dreamy. Time your dinner reservation so dessert is around the time of the fireworks for an even more magical experience. You can step outside where they pipe in the music. The view is dreamy. Our server, Marselle, was excellent. She was so friendly and made our meal even more special. She provided such excellent recommendations, I think we went with them all. I started off with the sangria. It was so refreshing. We ordered the seafood charcuterie which was so unique that I'll claim it as a must do. We enjoyed the freshly baked bread with it. All three items in the charcuterie were delicious! My main course was the Gulf shrimp bucatini. It was a more-than-ample serving of perfectly cooked pasta, a delicious sauce, and fresh large shrimp. I've had this dish at several restaurants, and this dish was a star at Narcoossee's. After watching the Happily Ever After fireworks, we capped our fabulous meal with the must have almond cheesecake. It's SO good. The cake is decadent and surrounded by chocolate coral. Save some room for this dessert! Marselle and other staff made my birthday dinner super special. I think I have a new favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World!

great food, great ambience and Melissa was the greatest server! Great place to wind downread more

Such a fun spot for happy hour! We came in ready to relax and left already planning our next visit…read more The drink specials were generous and the vibe was warm and lively without being too loud to actually talk. Hands down the star of the show was the shrimp dish, perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best we've had in a while. We ended up ordering a second round just to enjoy it a little longer. Service was friendly and attentive the whole time, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great happy hour with a standout menu item, The Whyskey delivers. We'll definitely be back!

We have dined several times at California Grill but wanted to try the lounge. We went straight to…read morethe check in desk at 5pm and were excited to find out they had available seats at the bar. They assign you your seat and two bartenders work together to take your order - this was the only con as there were probably 12 of us at the bar and only two of them, so when it's your turn to order, be ready otherwise you may be waiting a bit! The best thing about eating at the bar is that you can order a la carte from the prix-fix menu and they also offer a variety of small bites as well. We had the short rib wontons and the spicy kazan roll off the bar menu- both were excellent with great flavors. For drinks the bartender made me the Blackberry sour as a mocktail and it was so delicious and fresh! My husband enjoyed the Sonoma Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned. We really loved this meal and watching the Florida sunset while we ate. You can't beat the views of Magic Kingdom from here and this is one of my favorite spots to watch the fireworks!

Ever since they started requiring you to get a fixed menu in the dining area we always try to get…read moreseats at the bar where everything is still a la carte. Matt waited on us and made some awesome drinks. Ordered lots of good food and it was all amazing. Stepped out at 10 to watch the fireworks then called it a night. Always a good time.

Liberty Tree is hands down the best restaurant in Magic Kingdom!! It's literally Thanksgiving every…read moreday, my favorite holiday meal. It's "all you care to eat", so bonus there! Price is Disney, so... you know the deal going in. However, it's less than others like Beauty & the Beast. I love everything about it from The colonial decor and costumed cool fun staff to the amazing delicious cuisine. Every food item is a decided YES. You can have seconds, thirds etc. of anything. Start with Hot fresh baked buttered roll basket and fantastic salad, then Stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, and the stars of the show Turkey breast, ham slices and pot roast all succulent and tender. Just when you consider reaching for more, don't cuz DESSERT!! Sticky toffee pudding-Warm chocolate chip cookie with soft vanilla ice cream & toffee topping! Omggggggg foodie nirvana. This meal is the stuff of dreams. Don't sleep on this meal if you plan an in park lunch or dinner. Thank me later! Thanks for folliwing me, happy Summer yelping in 2026! ~ Tami in Miami

Give me Liberty, OR.....just give me dessert. Your choice. On second thought, we'll take both…read more We finally, finally, made it to dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom. We had a dinner res/planned visit in November 2022 which was sidelined/greatly postponed due inclement weather produced by Hurricane Nicole. As a precaution, all dinner reservations that night after 6:00pm were cancelled (our was at 6:15pm). Thankfully, during our visit last November 2025, we were able to secure at dinner res for 6:00pm....and we hoped everything would go as planned. And rightly so, as the weather forecast was hot and sunny that day. We checked in for our dinner res about 15 minutes prior, and were able to wait in their lobby/waiting area. NOTES 1. Reservation made via the My Disney Experience App. 2. The food/menu is Thanksgiving all day everyday! It's also AYCE....with dessert included! The AYCE menu includes: 1. Declaration Salad: greens, apples, cranberries, and cheese with House-made dressing 2. Patriot's Platter: roasted turkey, pot roast, pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetables, herbed stuffing, and mac and cheese. 3. Dessert: Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake ( vanilla toffee cake, chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream). 4. House-made gravy and dinner rolls. We also ordered Coke Zero for our drinks. Interestingly enough, we really enjoyed the salad, it was such a great start to the meal. We nearly finished the portion, but we absolutely wanted to save room the main dishes. The Stars (and stripes) of the meal were the turkey, pork loin, and stuffing. Honorable mention goes to the dessert! That Oooey Gooey Toffee was so good, but sadly we were so FULL by the time dessert was served. We did eat a few bites, but perhaps we should have saved more stomach space for this sweet treat. We barely touched the mac and cheese honestly. We did want to try it.....it was just ok. SERVICE Our server was a lovely older female, who was so kind and friendly to us and all the tables she was serving in our area. She had such a kind and grandmotherly attitude and aura about her. However, she sometimes forgot to bring the food and drink "refills" we requested. We probably would have had more time to enjoy our dessert if the primary food refills were given sooner. It also took a while to get the check, and we had to rush out of the restaurant to make our lightning lane reservation for Troy: Light Cycle Run. BOTTOM LINE I'm glad we finally had our long delayed meal at Liberty Tree Tavern. Was it worth the wait? I believe so. We really enjoyed the food overall. Also, I'd recommend arriving hungry or partially starving since the food is AYCE. Lastly, save room for dessert! You'll thank me later.

I'm This was easily the best meal I had all week at Disney! I ordered the poke bowl, and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious!! Fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. As someone with a shellfish allergy, I really appreciated how seriously the staff took my allergy. They provided me with a separate allergy-friendly menu, answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident that my meal would be safe. Our waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. Great food, outstanding service, and excellent allergy accommodations made this a true 5-star experience. I can't wait to come back!

Staying at the Grand Floridian this week. Decided I would make the short walk over to the…read morePolynesian to check out Wailulu Bar & Grill this morning. It's one of Disney's newer additions, and worth the detour. Grabbed a Cold Brew Coffee to start the morning. My only gripe was they were pretty heavy-handed with the ice, which left me with more diluted coffee than I bargained for so I'd you're an iced coffee purist, don't be shy about asking for light ice. That said, the experience was quick, easy, and painless if you're looking to get your caffeine fix before a full day in the parks. The space itself has a really nice ambience that fits the Polynesian's theming well. Being a newer concept, it feels fresh and polished without the wear you see at some of the older resort quick-service spots. Would I come back? Probably, especially for convenience if I'm already over at the Poly. Just going to ask for easy ice next time!

This is a great spot to stop for a treat while visiting the Polynesian Resort. Located right…read moreoutside of the lobby on the way to the pool area is this stand. The line seems long, but moves quickly. Our table tried the vanilla ice cream, the dole whip float and the holiday float which was pineapple and lime. All of them are great and we loved the treat during our visit.

Love having this spot as a quick treat option when staying at the Polynesian Resort! The options…read morehere are limited and certainly not expansive as the spots within MK. You can get either vanilla or pineapple soft serve, you can make it a float with pineapple juice, or you can get a float + rum. I would love if they had POG juice to try here. Everyone always raves about that. They do have a few tables that are covered if you are interested in enjoying your treat there. The tables did get very dirty though and crowded. The line does get really long in the evenings surrounding the fireworks so just be sure to plan ahead if need be!

Came here to celebrate a friends birthday and to take advantage of the dining discount for annual…read morepass holders. I had never been to this restaurant, but had heard good and funny things about it so I was excited to try it out. We did the all you can eat breakfast buffet and the food was delicious. Server was hysterical, making jokes the entire time! Do not answer your phone or sit at the table to make a call or ask for extra ketchup (or anything extra!!) and you will be in for a funny surprise. Great for kids and adults! Located inside the wilderness lodge at Disney. Ambiance was great and very themed. Definitely will come back here in the future!

This was our second time eating at Whispering Canyon Café because our first visit was so much fun…read more We were really looking forward to coming back, but this visit just didn't live up to the first one. After we ordered, it took about 45 minutes for our food to come out. Once we got it, our server rarely came back to check on us. My wife didn't get a single drink refill the entire meal, and it was hard to get anyone's attention when we needed something. What should have been about an hour turned into a two-and-a-half-hour meal. That being said, the atmosphere here is still one of the best at Disney. The restaurant is beautifully themed, the lodge setting is warm and inviting, and it's easy to see why so many families love coming here. The playful servers, the ketchup bottle fun, and all the interaction with guests make it a great place for families. It's the kind of restaurant where everyone, from little kids to grandparents, can have a good time. I honestly think our server may have just been having an off day, because our first visit was fantastic. We won't let one experience keep us from coming back, and we're looking forward to giving it another try.