Welcome to EPCOT DINING
World Showcase at EPCOT has so many Dining options it can be difficult to decide which one to try. In this lens I will tell you what is available, the type of food available and how to get the most from your trip to World Showcase
What a Menu!
If you consider all the Epcot World Showcase Restaurants to be one venue, the menu you have to choose from is outstanding. Imagine going to a restaurant and being able to choose from French cuisine, Moroccan, Japanese, Chinese, and German to name but a few.
Well at Epcot World Showcase you really can choose from all these different options and many more besides.
Each of the eleven countries featured in the Epcot World Showcase has dining options to choose from. All the pavilions have at least one food outlet and some have two or three.
The hardest part of all this really is deciding where to eat next. Below I have tried to give an outline of what each country pavilion has to offer. Some I have tried personally, some I have not, what ever I have tried to give an honest opinion of the venue.
Please read on and enjoy this lens, I am sure you will find information to help you.
Tip : The biggest Tip I can give you is decide beforehand as early as you can, where you want to eat. The Disney restaurants are all very popular and a reservation (where available) is often essential if you wish to eat. Do not let yourself and your family be disappointed, make that decision, make that reservation and enjoy.
Well at Epcot World Showcase you really can choose from all these different options and many more besides.
Each of the eleven countries featured in the Epcot World Showcase has dining options to choose from. All the pavilions have at least one food outlet and some have two or three.
The hardest part of all this really is deciding where to eat next. Below I have tried to give an outline of what each country pavilion has to offer. Some I have tried personally, some I have not, what ever I have tried to give an honest opinion of the venue.
Please read on and enjoy this lens, I am sure you will find information to help you.
Tip : The biggest Tip I can give you is decide beforehand as early as you can, where you want to eat. The Disney restaurants are all very popular and a reservation (where available) is often essential if you wish to eat. Do not let yourself and your family be disappointed, make that decision, make that reservation and enjoy.
Menu
Either scroll through and read each about each country or if you just want to check out a particular country click on it here.
Mexico
San Angel Inn Restaurant
Dining option : San Angel Inn RestaurantIt is always Twilight inside the Mexico pavillion and the scenery depicts a smoking volcano and pyramids. The ceiling is designed to look like the open sky.
This Mexican restaurant provides a range of traditional dishes featuring Beef, Chicken, and seafood. Most have traditional Mexican sauces and spices so may not be to everyones liking.
The restaurant is quite dark and you sit under the 'sky' with Mayan pyramids in the background. Table lanterns and the soft glow from the sky provide the lighting.
The boatride flows around the edge of the restaurant but the low lighting levels and the general arrangements mean that this does not intrude on the enjoyment of your dining experience.
Food served : Lunch and Dinner.
Menu : A la Carte
Cost : Typically $15 - $35.99 per person
Reservations: Recommended
La Cantina De San Angel
The Cantina de San Angel is across the main walkway from the Mexico Pavillion. It provides counter service food and snacks such as tacos, churros, tostados and refreshing beer.Food served : Lunch and Dinner
Menu type : Counter - Full Meals, Snacks
Cost : Typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not taken
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Norway
Akershus - Princess Storybook Dining
This restaurant provides character dining at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.The Akershus is modeled on a real castle in Oslo, Norway. This castle is ideal for the Princess Storybook Character Dining. Disney Princesses will visit your table while you enjoy your meal.
Breakfast is served 8:30am to 10:00am
Cost : Age 3-9: $12.99 Age 10 and over: $22.99
Lunch is served 11:30am to 3:00pm
Cost : Age 3-9: $13.99 Age 10 and over: $24.99
Dinner is served 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost : Age 3-9: $13.99 Age 10 and over: $28.99
Menu: Lunch and dinner will feature a selection of Norwegian cold appetizers followed by hot entrees.
Non-alcoholic drinks are included whilst beer and wine are available for an extra charge.
Reservations: Required.
Kringla Bakeri og Kafe
Located outside the Norway Pavilion this is a sandwich outlet featuring some Norwegian specialities. Check out the Kringla Sweet Pretzel which is basically a sugared Pretzel.
Food Served : Lunch
Menu type : Snacks, counter service
Cost : typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not taken
Food Served : Lunch
Menu type : Snacks, counter service
Cost : typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not taken
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China
The Nine Dragons Restaurant
The Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China pavillion is housed in a typical Chinese pagoda type building. It is not one of Epcots most popular restaurants and if the others are all full you may have a chance of getting a reservation here.The decor is ornate Oriental grandeur among carved wood figures and Chinese lanterns.
There is a wide choice of Chinese meals on the menu with a limited childrens menu supporting it. Adults have a selection of Cantonese, Mongolian, Szechuan, Hunan and Kiangche style dishes. Children have a choice of Fried Rice and Spring Rolls or Sweet and Sour Chicken, if your children are Chicken Nuggets/Strips fans then you may be better going elsewhere.
Food Served : Chinese A la Carte
Lunch 12:00 - 4:15pm
Dinner 4:30pm - Park Closing
Cost : typically $15 - $29 per person
Reservations : Suggested but not always essential
Lotus Blossom Cafe
The Lotus Blossom Cafe is a counter serve Chinese Cafe. There is a reasonable selection of Chinese style dishes to try and a large under cover seating area to enjoy it.We have found this to be a great option for a quick snack midway through the day. Portions are quite small so are not anywhere near what you would want for a meal.
Lotus Blossom Cafe is located to the left of the main walkway access to the Chinese shop.
Food Served : Chinese Counter service
Served thorughout the day
Cost : Typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not available
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Germany
Biergarten
Found in the heart of the German pavilion, the Biergarten provides traditional German food in an Oktoberfest themed environment. Food is available from an all-you-can-eat buffet which has an array of sausages, chicken, pork and sauerbraten. Children can choose from Frankfurters and salad.You will sit at long communal tables whilst you eat and enjoy the German entertainment. Don't forget to take your lederhosen.
Food type : German Buffet
Lunch : 12:00 - 3:45pm
Dinner : 4:00 - 8:30pm
Cost : Typically $15 - $29 Per person
Reservations : Required
Sommerfest
The Sommerfest is the German counter service restaurant. Here you can get an assortment of German flavour sandwiches, sauerkraut, pretzels and Black Forest Gateux.Also available is a range of refreshments including German beer, German wine and various shots.
Food Type : German Counter Service
Available throughout the day
Cost : Typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not available
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Italy
L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
You will find the excellent L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante towards the back of St Mark's Square. This has recently been renamed Tutto Italia Ristorante and is currently undergoing refurbishment with a new signature restaurant due to open sometime in the Fall of 2008.There is a variety of specialty Italian dishes on this fine menu although the Childrens choice is a little limited if your kids are a bit fussy.
Be sure to check out the Italian deserts from the superb Italian ice-creams to the Tiramisu.
Food Served : Italian A la Carte
Lunch : 12:00 - 4:15pm
Dinner : 4:30pm - Park Closing
Cost : Typically $15 - $29 per person
Reservations : Recommended
Delizie Italiane & La Bottega Italiana
A selection of sweets is available from these outlets located within the Italian Pavilion area.Food Served : Italian Snacks
Available throughout the day
Cost : Typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : Not available
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United States of America
Liberty Inn
The United States of America Pavilion does not provide a sit-down A la Carte restaurant although there is plenty of seating at the Liberty Inn.The Liberty Inn is a counter service outlet located in the main building alongside the American Adventure.
The selection of food available is typically American, burgers, hotdogs, chicken and salad are the main items. Good old apple pie is available for desert.
Food Served : American Counter Service
Available throughout the day
Cost : typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not available
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Japan
Teppan Edo & Tokyo Dining
These two restaurants can be found above the Mitsukoshi store in the Japan Pavilion. Each resyaurant offers a different kind of dining experience.Teppan Edo takes guests in groups of eight, you may be seated with other guests, and has the chef prepare and cook the food right in front of you. This is an entertainment of its own. Menu selections include chicken, beef and a variety of seafood. These are served with rice, salad and various sauces.
Tokyo Dining is a more traditional restaurant and is set in a modern environment. This is a great opportunity to experience Japanese people in their own environment and learn much about their culture including bowing.
The menu has a wide selection of food from both traditional and modern Japan. Menu choices include sushi, steak, chicken and shimp.
Food Served - Japanese A la Carte
Available for Lunch and Dinner
Cost : Typically $15 - $35.99 per person
Reservations : Required
Yakitori House
The Yakitori House is the Japanese pavilion's counter service outlet. You can choose from a range of Japanese food including Japanese curry, Beef and Chicken. You can also have some Ginger cake for desert. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas to eat your purchases.Food Served - Japanese Counter Service
Available throughout Lunch and Dinner times
Cost : Typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not available
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Morocco
Restaurant Marrakesh
Typical Morrocan food is available at the Restaurant Marrakesh. You can choose from Bastilla appetizers, coucous, kebabs and a wide variety of other traditional Morrocan dishes.Found within the smalls market streets of the Morrocco pavilion, the restaurant is a large open space with traditional Morrocan decor. There is also Moroccan entertainment in the form of music and belly dancing. You may be asked to participate in the belly dancing if you wish.
Food Served : Moroccan A la Carte
Available for Lunch and Dinner
Cost : Typically $15 - $35.99 per person
Reservations : recommended but not essential
Moorish Cafe
The Moroccan Counter service restaurant is the Moorish Cafe. You can choose from a selection of crepes and light pastries along with a selection of coffee and mint tea.Food served : Moroccan Counter Service
Available throughout the day
Cost : Typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not available
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France
Chefs de France Restaurant
The Chefs de France Restaurant at the French pavilion is rated as one of the best restaurants at Epcot and features high up across the whole of Walt Disney World.The restaurant is positioned right at the front of the pavilion and actually hides away most of what France has to offer. Many tables have window seats so that you can watch the world pass by whilst you are eating. The restaurant itself is bright and open giving an impression of space. The tables all have clean white table covers typical of any top class Parisian restaurant.
You can expect to be able to choose from a range of superb french dishes including beef, chicken and others such as Quiche Lorraine. Lunch and Dinner menus are different, however both offer a good selection of appetizers, soups, entrees and deserts.
Also on offer is an extensive selection of French wines from the main French wine producing regions.
Food Served : French A la Carte
Lunch : 12:00 - 3:00pm
Dinner : 5:00 - 9:00pm
Cost : Typically between $15 and £35.99 per person
Reservations : Recommended.
Bistro de Paris
The Bistro do Paris is an upmarket restaurant that only serves food in the evening. This is based on a Parisian Bistro and serves gourmet food. There is a dress code so you will probably want to make this one to visit on a special occasion and not just at the end of a day running around the theme parks. At a minimum you should expect to wear a shirt and trousers/slacks with proper shoes.There is no children's menu at this restaurant. The A la Carte menu changes frequently to suite seasonably available produce but you can expect to have a selection of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Duck, Pork Tenderloin and a range of seafood. Deserts are also as tempting with a choice of Apple Tart, Chocolate Souffle, and other French delicacies.
Food Served : French Gourmet.
Available : Dinner only 6:00 - 8:45pm
Cost : typically $36 - $59.99 per person
Reservations : Recommended
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United Kingdom
The Rose and Crown
The Rose and Crown at the United Kingdom pavilion is based on a traditional British pub. Most of the inside of this pub is laid with dining tables but the area just inside the front, to the right of the reservations desk is more like a british pub with a bar and space for you to enjoy a 'quiet' drink.The food is traditional British food with choices such Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash and Steak and Kidney Pie. There is also a selection of traditional British beers and ales to sample with your meal.
As the restaurant fronts the World Showcase lagoon you may be lucky and be able to get yourself a waterside table from which you can watch the Illuminations spectacle in the evening.
The outside tables are in an outside dining area which whilst covered can be a little draughty, so you may want to take a jacket if you are eating there in the evening at any time other than the hotter summer months.
Food Served - British A la Carte
Lunch - 12:00 to 4:00pm
Dinner - 4:30pm - Park closing
Cost : Typically $15 - $35.99 per person
Reservations : recommended.
Yorkshire County Fish Shop
The Yorkshire County Fish Shop is located on the left hand side as you leave the United Kingdom pavilion heading towards France.This kiosk serves traditional Fish and Chips based on the famous Harry Ramsden's menu. You should not ethe British meaning of the word 'Chips' translated as being French Fries although these are a distinctly British Chip being bigger and chunkier than the typical Fries.
For Desert you can try some traditional British Shortbread.
Also available is a selection of drinks to accompany your meal.
Some outdoor seating is available.
Food Served : British, Fish and Chips
Available throughout the day, check locally.
Cost : typically less than $14 per person
Reservations : not available
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Canada
Le Cellier
Le Cellier is a Canadian Steak House. Serving a selection of Steaks, and Fish along with a couple of other dishes this is possibly the most popular restaurant in Epcot. There is a selection of Canadian Beers and wines to accompany your meal.If you wish to eat here you really will have to book early. You can make reservations upto 180 days before you visit. My advise is that if you want to eat here on a specific day, count back and make the reservation on the 180th day before you want to go. Call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) to make reservations. If you don;t have a reservation you may get lucky and get a table late in the evening if another party finishes early.
You enter Le Cellier below the main chateau and as the name suggests you enter a dining room in the cellar of the Chateau, there are no windows. The restaurant is quite dark and features stone arches. Service from the canadian serving staff is excellent.
Food Served : Steakhouse A la Carte
Lunch : 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner : 4:00pm - Park Closing
Cost : typically $15 - $35.99 per person
Reservations : essential
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