[Isaiah2k6]

My wife and I are going back to Disney this December for our 2 year anniversary. In 2005 (honeymoon) we really liked the themed restaurants,but they had to have good food.(example: Sci-Fi Dine in theatre) The theme was really neat,and the food was very good. Does anyone have some good recommendations along those lines ? We are trying to compe up with 5 nights worth of "sit-down" restaurants. We didnt like the italian restaurant in EPCOT @ Italy. The food was a little too authentic,and the seating reminded me of a high school cafateria. Eating elbow-to-elbow (literally) with a complete stranger. We loved yachtman's steakhouse,so we're definitley going back there. The crystal palace in MK had a cool theme,but the food was awful. Well, im just rambling on now....but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx.

[Cincy]

I am sure you will hear a lot, but our favorites are

LeCellier
O'Hanas
Rose and Crown
Garden Grill
Chef Mickey's

[ArielBelle]

Just back!!

O'hana
LeCellier
Garden Grille

We really liked Garden Grille. It was great food and lots of it. They kids loved the food and the characters.

[Twins1023]

Whispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge

[tinkerbelle24]

Ohannas for dinner was the best and yo uhave to try the lupe lupe drink... Lets just say Im still feeling it

[emamasa]

have a great trip! sounds like you have 2 already picked out for sure! I think several restaurants have great food and great theming, but i also think you may find the tables cramped like you found them to be at Alfredo's. I have Marakesh and Lecellier are both pretty cramped, table wise, but food and atmosphere are wonderful. we are trying both this time, so I can't give you personal experience on that though. Tony's was pretty good food, and lady & the tramp theme. Have you checked menus on allears.net?

have fun & happy planning!

[masko]

My favorites are:

For Dinner hit-
O'hana's
Le Cellier
Liberty Tree Tavern- one of the best meals ever

Also try Boatwrights at Port Orleans Riverside

Breakfast-
Whispering Canyon
Chef Mickey- character's

But my ALL TIME FAVORITE (and I highly recommend it)

HOOP DE DOO!

The all time best DINNER SHOW EVER!
Did I mention it was good!?!?!

[emamasa]

yeah, but do you like it masko? lol - i crack myself up!! I didn't think we would like it, but DH said he thought it sounds fun, so maybe we'll think about it for the next trip. There are so many to choose from.....agh!!

Just read in the rumor thread - yak & yeti in AK is opening in October, so that may be a good one to try!!

[cinderbella]

Here are some of my themed favorites:

Ohana
Rose and Crown (not exactly a theme place but very good!)
Whispering Canyon
50's Prime Time
Beirgarten
Boma's

[Daisee]

50's Prime Time
Whispering Canyon
Cinderella Round Table
Trails End
Chrystal Palace
Sci Fi
San Angel Inn... just to name a few

[Soundgod]

Alfredo's is gone. There will be a new Italian restaurant in it's place in the coming months.
Not on the dining plan, but highly recommended is Fulton's Crab House in Downtown Disney. Also good, and on the plan is Wolfgang Puck Cafe (downstairs).
Narcoosee's at Grand Floridian, Flying Fish Cafe at the Boardwalk, and California Grill at the Contemporary are all good sitdown meals on par with Yachtsman's. Also good, but not on plan are Shula's and todd english's bluezoo in the Dolphin.
I'm surprised you didn't like Crystal Palace, consider going there for breakfast instead. Of the other character meals, we prefer 1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickey's, and Donald's Breakfastosaurus, as well as Crystal Palace. Garden Grill didn't float my boat, the Ohana breakfast menu doesn't call out to me, and all of us at dinner at Ohana in January felt it wasn't up to reputation and those that had been there before said it was off. Concourse Steakhouse is also a good place to try, but hurry, it will be closing for good in the near future. Consider both Boma and Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Those would be some of my recommendations.

[Elmo]

Restaurant Marrakesh in Ecpot.

The food is wonderful (don't be scared off by the menu - be willing to try something new too!!!!) and the service is probably the best we've seen in a park restaurant.

They have their own website here: Restaurant Marrakesh

Not a "theme" per se, but Spoodles is another winner.

[disney1]

During our last trip in '05 our 20th anniversary came up so she wanted to eat at Chefs deFrance. No biggie, I'm sure I can find something ther to eat.

IT WAS GREAT! Had a full meal from appetizer to dessert. Even had coffee (and I don't drink coffee) but this stuff was really good. Great restaurant.

Anne-Sophie was our server

Royal Mousse, Macaron, Crepe Salmon, Lobster Bisque(2),Roquefort salad, Cod Fish(2), Coke and coffee(2) $103.20

[PhilliesFan]

For a special anniversary meal I would chose the California Grill. The food is excellent as is the view. Plus you can watch the fireworks from the deck.

[Dopey]

Originally Posted by Isaiah2k6

...We didnt like the italian restaurant in EPCOT @ Italy. The food was a little too authentic,and the seating reminded me of a high school cafateria. Eating elbow-to-elbow (literally) with a complete stranger.

you should eat in Germany, I mean the one in Europe, there you plop down with strangers at the same table if they have room. Finding seating in the restaurants there is a free for all. It is a lot of fun to meet new people and tell lies.