Get ready to eat delicious food and be entertained by Chip ‘n’ Dale at the Garden Grill Restaurant! This family-style dine-in restaurant offers something for the entire family and spectacular views from Living with the Land. Did you know this restaurant rotates? This character dining experience needs to be at the top of your to-do list at Epcot!
Make your reservations in advance to secure seating for your visit. Are you ready to dig into tasty food surrounded by nature and fun?
Let’s head to the World Nature area at Epcot and have some fun!
Exploring World Nature at Epcot
The World Nature area in Epcot is themed around the balance and beauty of nature with a focus on preserving. This area also includes Journey of Water, The Land, and the Seas.
After dining at the Garden Grill restaurant, there is plenty to explore in this area. There are fun attractions such as Turtle Talk with Crush, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, and an attraction inspired by the popular Disney movie Moana called Journey of Water.
World Nature at Epcot is also an excellent place to shop. They have an abundance of gift shops with a wide range of merchandise, from Disney character items to nature-inspired products.
This area also has excellent restaurants such as Sunshine Seasons, The Seas, Coral Reef, and the Garden Grill restaurant!
Today, let’s focus on the Garden Grill restaurant and all it has to offer!
Garden Grill Restaurant Décor
At the entrance of the Garden Grill restaurant at Epcot, you will see a welcome sign that says Chip ‘n’ Dales Harvest Feast. This sign also reveals that cuisine on the menu features produce grown in the greenhouses from the Living with the Land attraction.
The dining area of this restaurant rotates slowly to offer different views during your experience. The rotating platform completes one full turn every hour. You don’t notice the rotation at first because it is slow-moving, but you begin to realize it when observing different views.
Tip: Look for hidden Mickey’s while at this restaurant. One to look for is the plate arrangement on the dining table when you first arrive.
Surprisingly, Mickey Mouse shows up wearing overalls to greet you at your table. Also, Chip ‘n’ Dale visits your table throughout your dining experience. Other characters to look out for are Pluto and other Disney favorites.
The décor is family-friendly, and the booths are comfortable and provide a low level of privacy. The booth walls are short, so you can see the view as you slowly rotate around the restaurant.
Make sure you take the time to look up because the scenes change faster than you expect. One moment you are overlooking a rainforest, and the next, you are gazing at the moon. You will never be bored at this restaurant with the ever-changing view.
Fun tip: Take a peek inside the window of the house to see furniture and scenery as you cruise by the scenery.
Review of the Garden Grill Cuisine
This fun restaurant offers flavorful American-style cuisine with many ingredients harvested from the nearby greenhouse. They offer a lunch and dinner menu.
Here are tasty dishes you will be happy to see on your plate! Let’s get started!
Cuisine
- Barbeque roasted chicken with tangy and sweet sauce.
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Harvest Inspired Garden Salad with ingredients from the greenhouse at Epcot.
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Seasonal vegetables from the greenhouse.
- Grilled beef with chimichurri.
- Berry shortcake topped with whipped cream.
- Rice Pilaf
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Frozen lemonade
- Specialty character drink with cotton candy flavors and a souvenir cup.
Specialty Cocktails
- Citrus Freeze – This cocktail features peach schnaps, Florida orange vodka, and mango puree.
- Magical Beacon Cocktail – This must-try cocktail features lemonade, gin, Bols Blue Curacao, almond, lemon, and a hibiscus grenadine served with a Glow Cube to keep as a souvenir.
Wines
- Red Sangria
- Pinot Grigio
- Franciscan Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Beers
- Stella Artois
- Coors Light
- Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
- Samuel Adams
- Carona
- Bud Light
- White Claw Black Cherry
Note: This restaurant offers allergy-friendly platters and desserts, which include grilled beef with chimichurri, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, barbeque roasted chicken, and a berry shortcake dessert.
Adults and children will enjoy dining at this awesome restaurant. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun, and the view is great!
Helpful Tips:
- Take your time eating so you can enjoy the view.
- Pay close attention to the scenery around you because there are special hidden moments like the sun turning into the moon.
- Arrive at the restaurant hungry and ready to eat because the portion size is large.
- Keep an eye out for Disney characters visiting your dining table.
- Keep your cell phone or camera nearby so you can take pictures with Disney characters.
- Interact with the characters; they bring a happy vibe to the experience.
- Allow children to sit at the ends of the booth, so it’s quick and easy for them to take a picture with the Disney characters.
When dining at this restaurant, you need to make reservations in advance. You will also need a theme park ticket to Epcot for the same day as your reservation.
Tip: Make sure you provide the exact number of people dining with you, including children, when making your Garden Grill Restaurant reservation.
Overall, the Garden Grill restaurant is a unique dining experience that features a rotating dining area, beautiful scenery, visits by Disney characters in real life, and delicious food!
It’s an excellent place to meet and take pictures with characters like Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale! Are you ready to take your dining experience to the next level at this fantastic restaurant? Book your Walt Disney World vacation today, and make a reservation at the Garden Grill Restaurant at Epcot!
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Learn more about Garden Grill at the WDW site.
