We stayed in the hotel for 3 nights. We had breakfast every morning at the Tradewinds…read more Ana was always our server. She's wonderful! So hard working! So nice. She really made the experience delightful! I ordered an omelette every morning. It was SO GOOD! The coffee was actually really good too! The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. There's "patio" seating (you're still indoors). We preferred to sit inside. It's very kid-friendly. There were always children running around. I would love to come back and eat here again. We love Ana!

Overall high quality food on the bar. They have made to order pancakes and omelettes the biscuits…read moreand gravy were a little disappointing but everything else was great.

I noticed reviews here are mixed so that made me even more excited to try it out for ourselves…read more Upon having a craving for French onion soup, I decided to book dinner here on a night we'd be at Disney Springs, due to the restaurant's proximity. We opted to start with the soup and the butter board. The butter was really good and added a lot of nice flavor. The soup was heavy on the herbs so it wasn't my favorite that I had, but it was still good. My burger came cooked perfectly as requested, and I did not notice any charge to sub onion rings instead of the fries. I tried a bite of the prime rib and baked potato, and I enjoyed them as well. I definitely already suggested this restaurant to friends. Loved checking out the resort afterwards since we have not been here before.

Been wanting to try this place for a while so we decided to finally visit tonight…read more The place is pretty small with lots of mirrors making it look bigger. Due to its size, it was very loud, to the point we couldn't hear each other most the night. It was also very warm. Our server was Ana. She was nice but sadly we had some of the worse service we'd ever experienced, especially at Disney. Plates were never cleared, yet bringing new things out. Not once refilling out waters, which sat empty half the meal. And waiting about 20 mins or more to ask for the check. We tried two drinks- the watermelon spritz (made with seltzer instead of sprite) which was very good. Also the mint julep, which wasn't very good. For starters we tried the butter board, which was much different than we imagined. It was good, but wouldn't order again. We also tried the Brussel sprouts which were very good. The main reason I wanted to go here was for the prime rib. Unfortunately it was kind of mushy and very hard to cut. I had to ask for a replacement knife as the first one I was given wouldn't cut it at all. For the vegetable I ordered green beans, which were also very mushy. My partner ordered the scallop pasta, which he said he wouldn't get again, and smelled a bit fishy to me. For dessert we tried the crème brulee. It was very big, but way too sweet. We could only eat a few bites. I'm sad to say this was a huge miss for us and we won't be returning. Besides the food being lackluster, the service was very bad and the atmosphere was too loud and very hot.

I came down to Orlando for a quick getaway with friends and stayed at the Meliá Celebration…read moreOrlando. The Wilson is inside the main building of the hotel. The location was incredibly convenient since most surrounding restaurants are Disney World spots, other dining options were at least 20 minutes away. Without a rental car and Ubering everywhere, being able to just head downstairs for a drink and a bite was a lifesaver. The truffle fries with Parmesan were my favorite. I also ordered the chicken quesadillas were decent, but coming from Houston (where, let's be honest, the food scene is unmatched), it's hard not to compare. They just weren't that buttery, toasted quesadilla I'm used to. The green salsa had an unusual texture, almost like applesauce, which was a little off-putting. The sour cream was fine, and I actually enjoyed the pickled onions as a nice touch. The margaritas were good! They offer several flavor additions like coconut and mango that work as sweeteners, so if you prefer a sweeter margarita I would definitely suggest adding one. Ordering it straight is on the bitter side, so the flavors are a nice way to customize your drink. Overall, the ambience and service were great, and the food is solid. Gratuity is included and my bill was around $60.

I'm giving two stars instead of one, but that's because our waitress Sarah worked so hard. We…read morestayed at Melia Orlando Celebration for two nights, and had dinner at The Wilson both nights. We had Sarah for our waitress both times. The first night, we had their special the miso salmon, and the rigatoni bolognese. We were offered "regular, bottled, or sparkling" water; we chose bottled, and were served warm water from a carafe style bottle with no ice. Rigatoni was tasty, but the miso salmon was burnt on the outside (inside was cooked well), bok choy was VERY salty from the soy marinade but was fine when paired with the pile of plain white rice (that I think was supposed to be a seasoned rice pilaf?). The second night, we again had the special of fettuccini alfredo with shrimp, and the pepperoni pizza with red sauce. We were offered the same for water - "regular, bottled, or sparkling". We chose "regular" this time and were still served the same carafe-style room temperature water without ice. The pizza was just okay and the crust was super chewy and tough, but the alfredo sauce was broken and the dish was a pile of noodles with clumped parmesan swimming in a lake of butter. The waitress did stop by to ask how everything was, but we had literally just been served our food. I did eat the shrimp, which were cooked nicely. I let our waitress know the sauce was broken and said I didn't want it to be remade as I already ate the shrimp. She reported this to the manager who came over and offered us a free dessert for the mistake. This was nice, but he took forever to come back with the dessert menu, and then never returned to see what dessert we might order, but attended another table right next to us several times while we waited. After 15 minutes waiting for him to even order a dessert and attending the next table 3 times, we ended up flagging down the waitress to ask for our check. Our waitress comped the Alfredo meal, which we greatly appreciated. Our waitress Sarah was a rockstar. She was working pretty much the entire restaurant and I actually heard her say to the staff "Is anyone going to help me here?". I saw her fill beers for guests behind the bar instead of waiting on the bartender. I saw her lead guests to a table with menus instead of the hostess. I also saw the manager and other staff just chilling by the kitchen area, making jokes and laughing, and empty tables needing to be cleared the entire time we were there, while we and other tables waited for just a refill of room-temp water. The restaurant was NOT full or super busy on a Friday night, so that says a lot. Also note, it's in very small type, but this restaurant adds 18% gratuity no matter the order or party size. We added an extra tip for Sarah the first night, but not the second, and I wouldn't be surprised if this restaurant splits that gratuity with the cooks and management who don't deserve it. Five stars for Sarah. One star for the rest.

Quick service is underrated... but when you find a gem, you keep going back!…read more The quick service restaurant at Grand Floridian Resort is Gasparilla Island Grill. Tucked outside by the boat docks, this restaurant allows mobile order. Whether you are staying at Grand or want to get away from the crowds in Magic Kingdom with a quick loop on the monorail, this quick service has plenty of good options. On our arrival day, we snagged: - Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - tons of bold flavor from the buffalo sauce, white cheddar, bacon, and blue cheese .. ours had a little too much blue - I wish they had an option to say "just a little stinky" - Macaroni and Cheese - THIS STUFF is like famous! Highly rated as the best Mac and cheese on WDW property and it lives up to it. The levels of flavor in the cheese sauce, the perfectly cooked and coated macaroni noodles... SOAPBOX moment... it ain't mac and cheese, if you use shells or cavatappi - macaroni is 50% of the business!! With plenty of seating inside and out, workers ready to grab your tray to clean up, multiple windows with direct views into the kitchen (no funny business allowed), and always a concatenation of fantastical sweet treats, Gasparilla is a thrilla of the Quick Service options!

$13.49 Breakfast platter is my go to item in the AM. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and 1 Mickey…read morewaffle to get the day started. The $11.29 waffle adult portion is 4 waffles, no protein. Great spot for grab and go. Send someone to pick it up and bring back to the room.

Located on the lower level of the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, this was our breakfast…read moreoption while lodging in Orlando. There's none of that foolishness, where people from another hotel come eat free breakfast at a nearby hotel. There are personnel to greet, seat and assist you during your visit. This is a family friendly establishment. The food options support a variety of preferences and all the items were fresh. Be advised that there is an automatic gratuity for dining here. The excellent service, cleanliness and food quality warrant the gratuity and additional tip. If you'd like a la carte food options, there is pricing to support your smaller appetite. The music was upbeat and one morning, they even had a DJ. All the kids found cereal, fruit or the waffle and crepe station to satisfy their picky palates. The adults can have an adult beverage or smoothie to go with their custom omelets and fresh baked goods. If you're stuffed but wished you had room for one more thing, too easy. Your host will get you a carry out box to support you taking something to go. Seeing how I really like lox and bagels, this worked perfectly since I had a mini fridge and an early flight. Easy to recommend to others and if in the area, I'd dine here again. They do have other meal times but I only dined for breakfast.

Petals and Prosecco Mother's Day Brunch was truly an elite experience with my family…read more We were welcomed, provided a token to get our choice of mimosa from strawberry, orange, cranberry or passion fruit juices. We cheers and got into the amazing spread of food. Everything from sushi, lobster tails, shrimp cocktail, fruit salad, pastries, a carving station, omelette station, eggs Benedict, and highlights from the chefs and their moms. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw both pastelon and ropa vieja! It was soooo good too. Service was great, just enough for checking to see if we need anything, and at the end I was given a rose for Mother's Day. Just to note, these special brunches aren't typical time frames, they run from 12pm-4pm and with the quantity of food runs $90/pp. For special occasions it's well worth it, we ate mid afternoon and were so full I doubt we'll eat again today!

We ordered to-go on a rainy night. The food was delicious and the staff at the bar, where I waited…read morefor my order, were so kind and so on top of what was clearly a busier night than average as the poolside outdoor restaurant closed for lightening. The wait was long (originally said 20, waited closer to 45-50, but honestly after a long park day some alone mom time with a beer and my book wasn't bad!) and the kitchen left out things like dressings for sales and utensils, but no big crisis. Would love to try it sitting in!

Staying at the Royal Pacific Hotel, we decided to stay in for the evening. To be honest, the food…read morewas fair, nothing spectacular but the 2 drinks we had were good. Prices were pretty high for the food quality.$250+ for 2 adults + 2 children. The 2 adults had 1 drink ea.

The restaurant is clean, inviting, and while it's on the smaller side, the view overlooking the…read moregolf course is genuinely beautiful. It's the kind of place that makes you think, "This is going to be good." Unfortunately, the food never lived up to the setting or the prices. The Caesar salad was actually the highlight. The dressing was flavorful, they used real Parmesan, and the chicken was better than what you find at most places. From there, though, things went downhill. The crab cakes were a disappointment. This is one of those dishes that shouldn't be hard to get right. I'd honestly have been happier with a decent frozen crab cake and a squirt of Ken's remoulade. Instead, these tasted like they came straight from the freezer. If you've ever seen the recipe on a Phillips crab cake can, you've already met this dish. Then came the risotto. Calling it risotto feels generous. It was more like a scoop of plain rice that had been sitting under a heat lamp long enough to become drier than Arizona in July. The bright spot was our server. She was friendly, professional, and immediately removed the risotto from the bill without any hassle. She handled the situation exactly the way you hope someone would. I really wanted to like this place because the atmosphere had me rooting for it. But when the menu is priced like a nice dinner, the food has to show up too. Sadly, I don't see a reason to come back.

This is one of the main restaurants on property. It's in the clubhouse by the golf course and it…read moreserves all American meals. I haven't been in over seven years, but they used to have breakfast with the usual fare, and a good lunch and dinner menu. They had mostly soups and sandwiches for lunch, with fries. Dinner at the Grill was my favorite. On Wednesdays and Sundays they would have smoked prime rib. They had a buffet line on holidays that featured traditional sides and carved meats. I should go back some day.

For your birthday they display it on the screen for all to see!…read more My dinner was phenomenal. The carrots and green beans were truly to die for. The chicken was hot and juicy, not over cooked at all. Highly recommend my dinner. We were on the 4th floor and that floor was "just" okay. Not alot happening or interactions. Our waitress was very sweet and was attentive to our needs. I would recommend for the food but idk if it is also worth the prices. It is a louder environment if you are with people who doesn't like loud noises.

Food not bad , service the best ! Pasha was kind , helpful and funny…read more Ambiance cool , it's great to see the costume. The reason it gets 3 stars is the smell. The carpets have the old banquet hall musk and it really deteriorated my experience and expectations for a Disney location.