[Bromar9995]

What are everyone's recommendations on the best value restaurant in either DCA or DL? I know that nothing is truly a great value but are some better than others?

[jodilt]

Redd Rockets Pizza Port is one of my favorites. The pizza slices are huge! I have heard good things about their pasta also.

[dznygrl]

Hey jodilt! You stole my answer! Hehe.

DH and I absolutely ADORE Redd Rockett's...we've never gotten past the pasta to try the pizza yet! Their Chicken Fusilli is just...well, scrumptious! It costs us about $12 for the 2 of us to share pasta, soda & a rice krispie for dessert, and we're STUFFED.

[dznygrl]

P.S. Over in DCA, I've heard great things about Taste Pilot's Grill, so you might want to try there.

[pumouse]

Originally Posted by dznygrl

P.S. Over in DCA, I've heard great things about Taste Pilot's Grill, so you might want to try there.

My husband and I have gotten into a fight every time we have gone in there, the food is good I am going to try it again

[gingita]

For a quick service restaurant, my DH and I really liked The Golden Horseshoe. It's where Billy Hill and the Hillbillies perform and they are hilarious. The food is pretty good too. The only problem is finding a table, so if you want to eat while watching the show, be sure to arrive a little early. We ended up sharing with another couple because it was so packed (of course, that was in August).

[Experiment6-2-6]

Originally Posted by Bromar9995

What are everyone's recommendations on the best value restaurant in either DCA or DL? I know that nothing is truly a great value but are some better than others?

Um, I guess that depends on what you mean for "great value".. I like the Blue Bayou. Partly 'cause you ain't eatin' out of a styro meal. The prices aren't astronomically higher than other places in the park. The atmosphere sort of makes it a great value.

But I guess if you want the best deal for the lowest price:

They give away free samples of sourdough breadn and a soft flour tortilla in California Adventure. Doesn't cost a thing!!!

[Soundgod]

I'm going to Disneyland for only the second time ever in June and was starting to check the West Coast forums for tips and hints. So here I am agreeing that Taste Pilots is pretty ok from what I remember. I also remember French Market being good, but it's not exactly "value" priced.

[Disneywife]

French Market and the Plaza Inn are both running similar-types of buffet-style dinners at night. They'll usually have some kind of meat selections, chicken, pasta, salads, desserts, stuff like that. They are priced ok, because it's not really a "sit-down" but buffet-style. And you're not eating out of styrofoam, like someone else mentioned.

Redd Rocketts is our absolute favorite as far as taste goes...they have awesome salads and pastas, and the pizza slices are enormous. 2 kids could easily split one slice. It's not as fancy as French Market or Plaza Inn but still our favorite, and we eat there on almost every visit.

The Mexican restaurant in Frontierland has recently been remodeled and now includes a barbeque grill counter. That might be worth checking out. And the atmosphere there is unbeatable.

We also like Carnation Cafe for lunch or an early dinner. If you have kids, order them the Painter's Pallet. Really fun! They bring out two slices of bread opened up with peanut butter on one face, and then little cups of jelly, raisins, chocolate chips, gummy bears, cheese, marshmallow fluff, etc, on a huge wooden painter's pallet. My kids always have fun with it. They have great sandwiches and soups too. And, if you sit there during a parade, you'll have a great view in a relaxed setting. Perfect time for ordering a cappuchino.

Pilot's Taste Grill is fun, and they have that burger bar. But it's not much more than burgers and chicken nuggets - I wish they'd expand their menu a bit.

DCA also has the Vineyard, which I think is a good value for a nice sit-down restaurant. It's pricey, but not over the top. The food there is very good, too.

Blue Bayou is another vote for atmopshere. Be willing to wait for a water table.

The counter-service place in Tomorrowland by the stage also has good, healthy choices, such as wraps and fruit and lots of unique fare. And, a good value. The Country Bear restaurant I think is still there but I haven't been there in ages, but I'd also label that as a good value.

Overall, I think there are a lot more choices in DL to eat than there are in DCA.

[Bromar9995]

Thanks for the input everyone. I really appreciate it. Only 20 days to go!!!

[Mr. Incredible]

Go to Redd Rockett's in Tomorrowland and order the Chicken Fuscilli. You WON'T be disappointed! Unless you don't like pasta, chicken, or parmesan.

That is my FAVORITE dish at Disneyland!

[daisyd]

I like the Golden Horseshoe during the day, when there is no show playing. It's quiet and cool, a nice break for kids and adults alike. Burgers are tasty, but for me the 'value' is in being able to sit and talk with my family for a while.

I always make a point of eating at Bengal BBQ--from big salads to kebabs, something for any size appetite and the food is filling, but not heavy.

Nothing beats a DL corndog! There used to be a cart at the end of main Street, but I have only found them at the Corn Dog Palace (???) in DCA. Big, crunchy and just greasy enough :)

I could eat my way through DL, lol.

[Disneywife]

Originally Posted by daisyd

Nothing beats a DL corndog! There used to be a cart at the end of main Street, but I have only found them at the Corn Dog Palace (???) in DCA. Big, crunchy and just greasy enough :)

I could eat my way through DL, lol.

That Corn Dog cart is still there...right by the Baby Center.