Regardless of one's age, Disneyland can promise to put a smile on anyone's face, be it from the spinning teacups, the cute characters walking around, or even the Mickey-shaped food sold on park grounds. From filling, American-style breakfasts to soft and savory pretzels, Disneyland is a foodie, social media-worthy heaven. Visitors visiting the Happiest Put on Earth should try these restaurants before hitting up an exciting ride!
10 Be Our Guest Restaurant
This beautiful restaurant has tourists raving! People who was raised watching Disney's classic Beauty and also the Beast can relive the movie and dine within the Beast's castle. Patrons can also enjoy an elegant meal in both The Grand Ballroom, the Beast's Study Hall, or Belle's Private Library. Reservations must be made well ahead of time (they fill rather quickly!) and become ready to pay $60 per adult ($37.00 per child) for any 3-course, French-inspired meal. Don't forget to try the grey stuff–it's delicious!
9 Aloha Isle
Pineapple lovers won't forgive themselves when they don't go out of their method to visit Dole's Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom's Adventureland. This quick-service restaurant features a menu of pineapple-infused delights, specifically the best-selling (and Instagrammable-worthy) Dole Whip. Made with pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, and vanilla ice cream, this dessert is a perfect way to cool down in the scorching sun blazing down on visitors while strolling through the park.
8 Boma Flavors of Africa
Located inside Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, this all-you-can-eat restaurant delivers fare inspired by 50 countries in Africa (while offering some all-American faves like cheesy macaroni, waffles, and pancakes), serving up delights like berbere-chickpea salad, lamb bobotie, Durban chicken, and Senagalese Yassa-style salmon. Travelers may also come here to savor a pleasant hot cup of Kenyan AA coffee!
7 Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
Craving gumbo ya-ya, chicken po-boy, or some sinfully delicious beignets? Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has travelers covered for many comfy Creole food, overlooking the bustling Downtown Disney District! The Jazz Kitchen has been serving up Louisiana-style cooking for over Half a century, while offering patrons a vibing restaurant for live jazz every day, from lunch to dinner!
6 Flame Tree Barbecue
Travellers have regarded Animal Kingdom's Flame Tree Barbecue a concealed gem at the Disney parks, however the secret's out! Hungry foodies seeking slow-roasted meat and lip-smacking barbecue need to look no further than this unassuming quick service stand. Travelers can choose from slow-roasted chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, and ribs, having a generous helping of baked beans, coleslaw, and baked macaroni.
5 Restaurant Marrakesh
Visitors who enjoy a good dinner along with a show should head on over to Restaurant Marrakesh, found at Disney's EPCOT. This restaurant is artfully lavished with Morrocan-inspired decor, having its dishes (and belly dancing show) to transport you to another place. Serious foodies should try their seafood Bastilla, couscous Fassi, Marrakesh delight, as well as their lemon chicken tagine. Lunch and dinner costs around $15 to $35 per person.
4 50s Prime Time Cafe
Ever wanted to take a step back into a time capsule and go back to the 1950s? Situated in Disney's Hollywood Studio's Echo Lake, the 50s Prime Time Cafe is ideal for tourists who love watching television when they eat…as long as they eat all their vegetables, according to mom. Guests can be active participants during their dining knowledge about their friendly server, who will lightly take playful jabs at everyone while dining (it's all regulated just for fun and games). The 50s Prime Time Cafe serves great comfort food options like fried chicken, beer-battered onion rings, grandpa's crab cakes, or mom's old-fashioned pot roast. Patrons loved the milkshakes too!
3 Jiko-The Cooking Place
Located within the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko is a fine dining restaurant serving upscale dishes inspired by Indian, South African, and Mediterranean flavours. The ambiance is magical, with subtle lighting changes inside the restaurant to reflect the African sunset. Visitors looking for the best elegant night out in the middle of Animal Kingdom should reserve a table at Jiko and try their wild boar tenderloin, curried cauliflower bisque, or even the Morrocan lamb shank.
2 Spirits of Aloha Dinner
The Spirits of Aloha Dinner is located inside Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, and try to wears a great showcase to guests about the rich traditions hailing from Polynesia, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii, and Nz. Offering a show with a Polynesian-style luau, this dinner theatre show costs $60 per person; However with an all-you-care-to-enjoy array of Polynesian ribs, roast chicken, and pineapple guava cake (having a chocolate crunch topping), visitors shouldn't be put off by this deliciously unique Disney experience!
1 Saana
How many travelers can say they enjoyed a nice bowl of kheer at lunch while watching gazelles? People who visited Saana certainly have these bragging rights! Found in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Saana offers a unique dining experience for guests, where they are able to enjoy African-Indian fusion cuisine while spectating animals going about their day, from giraffes to cranes. Visitors need Saana's Indian-style bread service as an appetizer, which comes with 5 different breads (e.g. naan, kulcha, paratha) and 9 tangy sauces (e.g. chutneys, jams, and sambal).
