Where should I eat on my birthday?

Willbegone · 05-01-2007

Okay so we are 98% certain we will be going in January again and we will be there on my birthday!!! (JAN. 4) I want to eat somewhere nice but kid friendly keep in mind my kids will be almost 1 (birthday on Jan. 12) and 7 at that time. I want it to be somewhere I haven't tried so which one would you choose and why?

missymouse · 05-01-2007

Your birthday is the same day as my DH!!

I voted for CG. DH and I have eaten there sans kids the last 2 trips, but we've seen lots of families there, and the kids all seem to be having a great time. The food is incredible, the view is beautiful, you can hear Wishes piped in through the sound system and see the fireworks from the restaurant. We are actually thinking about taking our kids to CG in another year or two--when DD2 gets a little bigger--she's a monkey!

If you haven't eaten there before, you really should go--YUMMY!

**Dopey** · 05-01-2007

I voted for Narcoossees (sp?) Because it gets such high marks from soundgod and because that's where we'll have our anniversary dinner this November

**Dana** · 05-01-2007

I voted o'hanna. They make a big fuss for a birthday and it's kid friendly for sure. Fun for all....order yourself a cake and make it a celebration! There is also the option of wishes and the water pagent after dinner making it a perfect disney day and a magical birthday.

PhilliesFan · 05-01-2007

I voted for California Grill, but then I realized you had young kids, so their service may be a little slow for little ones. Spoodles is good choice, good food, good service, and family friendly.

**WishUponAStar** · 05-01-2007

I voted "other" 'cause I was wondering if you considered Jiko. Good food, great service, beautiful atmosphere, etc. My second choice would be Cali Grill. that was one of my DH's best birthday's ever at Cali Grill. they even brought out his cake during the fireworks!

lovemysons · 05-01-2007

I voted California Grill because of what I have read here.

Peppertink · 05-01-2007

I voted for California Grill too. I hear it's wonderful! And if you time it right, they'll have a firework show just for you

Well...that's what I would say if I went there for my birthday

Nastory4 · 05-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Dopey

I voted for Narcoossees (sp?) Because it gets such high marks from soundgod and because that's where we'll have our anniversary dinner this November

Was there this past V-Day, the staff made the kids feel welcomed, and the food was great.

TaraRae82 · 05-01-2007

I have only been to California Grill of those choices and I wouldn't recommend it, especially for kids. I couldn't find anything that I wanted to eat. We ended up leaving and going to DTD to find food.

Willbegone · 05-01-2007

Thanks! My kids will not tolerate eating late so the fireworks are not a factor for CG. So with that out of the equation, would you still recommend? Also, my youngest has no patience (he is only 3 1/2 months now so maybe he'll gain some by then) but slow service would not be good.

emamasa · 05-01-2007

i voted california grill - it's one we really tossed back and forth (but decided not to do a 2 TS)! sushi looks amazing!

neen626 · 05-01-2007

I voted for Citricos. We ate there in October 2005 and it was wonderful, we were a big party (13 of us), with 5 children (ages being 4, 3, 3, 18mths, 18mths). The service was outstanding. They really strived to make the kids happy since we did have a later ADR (Ithink it was 8pm). The food was fantastic and they had a kids menu with chicken tenders, macaroni & cheese, macaroni w/ meat or marinara sauce. The dessert offerings were also fantastic, some of us actually ordered off the kids menu, as they had a dessert called Dalmation Biscuits, that were chocolate cream eclairs shaped into dog biscuits

they were so yummy!!!

Also they have a beautiful view of the water, and the MK.

tnmom · 05-01-2007

I voted "other," as I think you should consider LeCellier. We took our 3, and they really liked it as well. It's wonderful food in a fabulous atmosphere.

**llama** · 05-01-2007

We really enjoyed Artist's Point. It was quiet, the atmosphere beautiful, the food was good and the service was quick and friendly (for your impatient one.

)

But I'd also give the nod to LeCellier. For the best food at WDW and a staff that really enjoys and welcomes kids.

View Poll Results: Where should I eat on my birthday? (must be kid friendly)
California Grill	14	46.67%
Citricos	2	6.67%
Narcrosse	3	10.00%
CRT (Dinner)	1	3.33%
Flying Fish	1	3.33%
Spoodles	1	3.33%
Artist Point	1	3.33%
Other	7	23.33%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Where should I eat on my birthday? Okay so we are 98% certain we will be going in January again and we will be there on my birthday!!! (JAN. 4) I want to eat somewhere nice but kid friendly keep in mind my kids will be almost 1 (birthday on Jan. 12) and 7 at that time. I want it to be somewhere I haven't tried so which one would you choose and why?

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missymouse Appalachian Girl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Appalachian Mountaineer Country Posts: 1,699	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? Your birthday is the same day as my DH!! I voted for CG. DH and I have eaten there sans kids the last 2 trips, but we've seen lots of families there, and the kids all seem to be having a great time. The food is incredible, the view is beautiful, you can hear Wishes piped in through the sound system and see the fireworks from the restaurant. We are actually thinking about taking our kids to CG in another year or two--when DD2 gets a little bigger--she's a monkey! If you haven't eaten there before, you really should go--YUMMY! __________________ Melissa "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it!" ~Roald Dahl Going to Disney since 1980

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,468	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted for Narcoossees (sp?) Because it gets such high marks from soundgod and because that's where we'll have our anniversary dinner this November __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted o'hanna. They make a big fuss for a birthday and it's kid friendly for sure. Fun for all....order yourself a cake and make it a celebration! There is also the option of wishes and the water pagent after dinner making it a perfect disney day and a magical birthday. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 272 days 16 hours 53 minutes

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,354	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted for California Grill, but then I realized you had young kids, so their service may be a little slow for little ones. Spoodles is good choice, good food, good service, and family friendly. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted "other" 'cause I was wondering if you considered Jiko. Good food, great service, beautiful atmosphere, etc. My second choice would be Cali Grill. that was one of my DH's best birthday's ever at Cali Grill. they even brought out his cake during the fireworks! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 16 hours 53 minutes

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted California Grill because of what I have read here. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 10 days 4 hours 23 minutes

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted for California Grill too. I hear it's wonderful! And if you time it right, they'll have a firework show just for you Well...that's what I would say if I went there for my birthday __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I have only been to California Grill of those choices and I wouldn't recommend it, especially for kids. I couldn't find anything that I wanted to eat. We ended up leaving and going to DTD to find food. __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? Thanks! My kids will not tolerate eating late so the fireworks are not a factor for CG. So with that out of the equation, would you still recommend? Also, my youngest has no patience (he is only 3 1/2 months now so maybe he'll gain some by then) but slow service would not be good.

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? i voted california grill - it's one we really tossed back and forth (but decided not to do a 2 TS)! sushi looks amazing! __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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neen626 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 800	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted for Citricos. We ate there in October 2005 and it was wonderful, we were a big party (13 of us), with 5 children (ages being 4, 3, 3, 18mths, 18mths). The service was outstanding. They really strived to make the kids happy since we did have a later ADR (Ithink it was 8pm). The food was fantastic and they had a kids menu with chicken tenders, macaroni & cheese, macaroni w/ meat or marinara sauce. The dessert offerings were also fantastic, some of us actually ordered off the kids menu, as they had a dessert called Dalmation Biscuits, that were chocolate cream eclairs shaped into dog biscuits they were so yummy!!! Also they have a beautiful view of the water, and the MK. __________________ Prepare to be awed. Inspired. Thrilled and enchanted. You're about to enter a world where anything can happen, and often does! A world where imagination and adventure come alive all around you! x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxxx Nina *´¨) Port Orleans Riverside Grand Floridian~ 2006 Polynesian ~ 2006 Grand Floridian Pop Century Coronado Springs ~ 2005 Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2004 Coronado Springs ~ 2003

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tnmom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Land of Sweet Tea Posts: 191	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? I voted "other," as I think you should consider LeCellier. We took our 3, and they really liked it as well. It's wonderful food in a fabulous atmosphere. __________________ 1976: Fort Wilderness Campground 1993: Offsite 1999: Offsite 2003: Disneyland's Grand Californian 2004: Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007: Port Orleans Riverside 2009: Polynesian

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Where should I eat on my birthday? We really enjoyed Artist's Point. It was quiet, the atmosphere beautiful, the food was good and the service was quick and friendly (for your impatient one. ) But I'd also give the nod to LeCellier. For the best food at WDW and a staff that really enjoys and welcomes kids. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 3 hours 53 minutes