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[janicelovesmickey]

So we are doing 2 days at DL in July
and have decided on these:

1st day- DCA- LUNCH- Wine Country Trattoria
DTD- DINNER- Tortilla Jo's

2ND DAY- Breakfast - since we are not on property, probably just go to IHOP
Lunch- Blue Bayou
Dinner - DTD - Ralph Brennans Jazz Kitchen


We have already eaten at Blue Bayou LOVED IT

so if you can tell me your input on the others - would appreciate it.

[w-steele]

Here is my 'breakdown' of your picks:
1st day-
DCA- LUNCH-Wine Country Trattoria" --Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is great here.
"DTD- DINNER- Tortilla Jo's" -- Tortilla Jo's Carne Asada is a good pick here.
2ND DAY-
Breakfast - since we are not on property, probably just go to IHOP --
Coffee totally sucks. Drink something else.
"Lunch- Blue Bayou" -- Le Special de Monte Cristo is the best I've ever had
"Dinner - DTD - Ralph Brennans Jazz Kitchen" -- Pasta Jambalaya I can't pass this one up.
Enjoy these or whatever else you might have. All except for IHOP, we have enjoyed MANY times in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

[Colexis Mom]

Great plans Janice!!

[chezp]

We've only eaten at the Blue Bayou out of those, but I was hoping to try the Wine Country Trattoria on our last trip, but we didn't make it there.

[queenofheartsfan]

Great choices! Hope you have a wonderful time!

[Two4Disney]

Originally Posted by w-steele

Here is my 'breakdown' of your picks:
1st day-
DCA- LUNCH-Wine Country Trattoria" --Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is great here.
"DTD- DINNER- Tortilla Jo's" -- Tortilla Jo's Carne Asada is a good pick here.
2ND DAY-
Breakfast - since we are not on property, probably just go to IHOP --
Coffee totally sucks. Drink something else.
"Lunch- Blue Bayou" -- Le Special de Monte Cristo is the best I've ever had
"Dinner - DTD - Ralph Brennans Jazz Kitchen" -- Pasta Jambalaya I can't pass this one up.
Enjoy these or whatever else you might have. All except for IHOP, we have enjoyed MANY times in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

Great assessment! Tortilla Joe's really is delicious - large portions, too. We could have shared. Check out our TR from last December or go directly to the Tortilla Jo dinner on our Disney blog.

[janicelovesmickey]

oh thanks I will check that out right now!

[jimmymac]

We loved Wine Countyn Trattoria, Tortilla Joe's and esoecially Blue bayou. WE had a waterside table at Blue Bayou - very cool

[HeatherD]

Wine Country Trattoria is our "must do" on every visit! I love the CS prices with a TS service! I think the prices are starting to go up, especially since they closed the uber-fancy restaurant upstairs, but it's still a great little secret! If you time it right (and they're showing it), it's a great place to watch Disney's Electric Parade, too.

We also try to hit the bread place at the Wharf, they have great broccoli cheese soup and Sonoma Chicken Salad (don't try the chili unless you like veggie!). But, we don't go to DTD, so that's usually our other meal for the day.

IHOP is very expensive, compared to most other IHOPs, so keep that in mind. Unless you're a really big eater, you may do better (and save money) by getting a pastry in the park or DTD. ...

[Cinderella_68]

We ate at Tortilla Jo's walk up window on our last trip for a quick meal. I had the Mexi-cone and it was very, very good! The kids thought it was a funny meal. Love BB myself, good choice. Still haven't eaten at Brennan's. DH is a picky eater.

[madoka]

Originally Posted by HeatherD

Wine Country Trattoria is our "must do" on every visit! I love the CS prices with a TS service! I think the prices are starting to go up, especially since they closed the uber-fancy restaurant upstairs, but it's still a great little secret!

DH and I have eaten at the Wine Country Trattoria for our last two trips (Dec 08 and earlier this month) and I couldn't agree more! Such a nice way to sit down, have a glass of wine if you drink, enjoy a leisurely meal (especially on a sunny day on the patio), and pay the same price as you would from a counter service (plus tip of course). If I tune out the High School Musical stage show that comes by once in a while, I almost feel like I'm at a winery in Sonoma.

Both the meat lasagna and meatball sandwich are very good. And you must save room for the tiramisu. Their version is most excellent!

[scottjs]

The Chicken Jambalaya is to die for at Ralphs!! Loved it.

The House of Blues is also in that area. Lots of fun.

[scottjs]

The Chicken Jambalaya is to die for at Ralphs!! Loved it.

The House of Blues is also in that area. Lots of fun.

[raftislander]

Of the places on your list, I've eaten at Tortilla Joes, Blue Bayou and the IHOP. Loved Tortilla Joes and you don't need to be sold on BB. I would find someplace else to breakfast than the IHOP. It is very busy, the portions are huge and the cost is high for an IHOP. It is not a quick breakfast, a restful breakfast or a delicious breakfast. Where are you staying? If you want a sit down, try Mimi's or Millies, which are up Harbor toward the HOJO. Both are better options, in my opinion, than IHOP. For that matter, eat inside the park. The cost is about the same and the atmosphere is much better. You can grab a table service on Main Street, a counter service in Frontierland/NOSq, or pick up pasties at the bakery; La Brea or the Blue Ribbon.

[w-steele]

And don't forget about the Rainforest Cafe in DTD. The coffee isn't all that great but the food is really good and then you go 'next door' and hop on the Monorail and go to Tomorrowland and beat the crowds. From Tomorrowland go to Space Mountain and get your FP, then head on over to POTC and the HM. From there jump onto the train back to Tomorrowland and SM. When we eat at Rainforest we do it about 7:00 and then are at the Monorail about the time DL opens. We beat the crowds by doing it this way.