Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose?

Willbegone · 08-28-2007

Okay so I'm VERY torn between which of these to choose for October 2008 trip (choices at bottom). I've looked at all the menus but I still just don't know which one I want. We are not doing the DDP in October (but $$ doesn't matter) we just won't be doing as many TS meals as DH and my dad say they want a break from all the rigid schedules. (Yes this is totally against my nature but I've been in complete control of all the other trips and this time I'm listening to their opinions) Anywho, so which would you choose for a group of 5 adults, 7 y/o DD, almost 2 DS. (These ages are at time of travel)

Garden Grill
Coral Reef
Rose & Crown

dac921 · 08-28-2007

I just loved the Garden Grill... it has characters...

Boss Mouse · 08-28-2007

There are great things for each. I like the fish and chips at the R&C and the fact you can score a great seat for Illuminations.

floridaorange19 · 08-28-2007

garden grill, yup yup.

dznylvr · 08-28-2007

Well, I think you have narrowed it down to the only 3 restaurants I HAVEN'T eaten at in Epcot!!

We are doing Garden Grill and Coral Reef this trip-I have heard good things about each of them. But with the kids, I think I am going to vote for Garden Grill- it is a character meal and it spins-lots of things to look at and see.

yankeevttch · 08-28-2007

I have not been to any of those but I'll let you know how the Rose and Crown and Coral Reef are.

Daisee · 08-28-2007

We have eaten at Rose & Crown. The Bangers and Mash were really good. The kids however, did not care for the food at all. We have not eaten at the Coral Reef. We had ADR's for Garden Grill because I had heard such great reviews.. we went, sat down, looked at the menu and I was so UNimpressed that we decided to go someplace else. I felt for the price I could do better.. JMO.

chuck6126 · 08-28-2007

The Coral Reef gets my vote. Very tasty food served in a classy atmosphere... if you go, get the lobster soup - it's like buttah...

emamasa · 08-28-2007

haven't been to any of them. we debated over doing coral reef, but decided against it. we dumped out rose and crown adr (just didn't hit the spot when we looked at menus) and i agree with Daisee on garden grill - just not enought to justify the credit/$ to me. if we are doing a character (non princess) i'd go for chef mickey or LTT.

so....i am no help at all!! of those 3, i'd lean towards coral reef (though that would be ignoring mickeymotto's review)!

**ddoll** · 08-28-2007

Rose & Crown for our family. We love it there. The others....not so much.

mickeysgirlz · 08-28-2007

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Originally Posted by Daisee

We have eaten at Rose & Crown. The Bangers and Mash were really good. The kids however, did not care for the food at all. We have not eaten at the Coral Reef. We had ADR's for Garden Grill because I had heard such great reviews.. we went, sat down, looked at the menu and I was so UNimpressed that we decided to go someplace else. I felt for the price I could do better.. JMO.

Hmmmmm my DD7 wants to do Garden Grill for here 8th birthday . . . the rotating part won her over!?! I have ADRs at Park Fare . . . should I keep those?

Anyway . . . out of the 3 I've been to rose and crown . . . and coming from an ALL ENGLISH family . . . the food is good . . . like home cookin'! Last time I went anyway.

Willbegone · 08-28-2007

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

I have ADRs at Park Fare . . . should I keep those?

YES KEEP THE PARK FARE ADR! It really is a great meal. They are awesome with birthdays also. At least they were for DDs 5th. The trip in October of next year is for her 8th birthday. I'm sure we will be doing it again.

After looking at the kids menu for Rose again I'll probably rule it out and maybe get some fish and chips at the CS there. SO now it is down to Coral Reef or Garden Grill.

lovemysons · 08-28-2007

We love the Garden grill. We had yet another great meal there this past trip. We went for lunch, and everything was top notch.

keljen · 08-28-2007

Rose & Crown is the only one we haven't eaten at and the other two are very good. You can't go wrong with any of them but to pick it would be Coral Reef

Peppertink · 08-28-2007

I would pick the Garden Grill. Especially if the kids in your party are picky eaters. :)

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? Okay so I'm VERY torn between which of these to choose for October 2008 trip (choices at bottom). I've looked at all the menus but I still just don't know which one I want. We are not doing the DDP in October (but $$ doesn't matter) we just won't be doing as many TS meals as DH and my dad say they want a break from all the rigid schedules. (Yes this is totally against my nature but I've been in complete control of all the other trips and this time I'm listening to their opinions) Anywho, so which would you choose for a group of 5 adults, 7 y/o DD, almost 2 DS. (These ages are at time of travel) Garden Grill Coral Reef Rose & Crown

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? Well, I think you have narrowed it down to the only 3 restaurants I HAVEN'T eaten at in Epcot!! We are doing Garden Grill and Coral Reef this trip-I have heard good things about each of them. But with the kids, I think I am going to vote for Garden Grill- it is a character meal and it spins-lots of things to look at and see. __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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yankeevttch Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 697	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? I have not been to any of those but I'll let you know how the Rose and Crown and Coral Reef are. __________________ Christina Salet May, Oct,Nov 06,April and Sept 08 POP Sept-oct 07 POFQ Dec 07 & Dec 08 All Star Music Thanks RTG for the avatar!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Philly I am coming back...but I am only visiting Don't know when our next trip will be?

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? We have eaten at Rose & Crown. The Bangers and Mash were really good. The kids however, did not care for the food at all. We have not eaten at the Coral Reef. We had ADR's for Garden Grill because I had heard such great reviews.. we went, sat down, looked at the menu and I was so UNimpressed that we decided to go someplace else. I felt for the price I could do better.. JMO.

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chuck6126 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama! Posts: 156	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? The Coral Reef gets my vote. Very tasty food served in a classy atmosphere... if you go, get the lobster soup - it's like buttah...

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? haven't been to any of them. we debated over doing coral reef, but decided against it. we dumped out rose and crown adr (just didn't hit the spot when we looked at menus) and i agree with Daisee on garden grill - just not enought to justify the credit/$ to me. if we are doing a character (non princess) i'd go for chef mickey or LTT. so....i am no help at all!! of those 3, i'd lean towards coral reef (though that would be ignoring mickeymotto's review)! __________________ 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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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? Rose & Crown for our family. We love it there. The others....not so much. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 18 days 9 hours 4 minutes

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keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,221	Re: Which of these 3 Epcot restaurants would you choose? Rose & Crown is the only one we haven't eaten at and the other two are very good. You can't go wrong with any of them but to pick it would be Coral Reef __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 349 days 1 hours 4 minutes Last edited by keljen; 09-26-2007 at 06:13 AM.

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