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of the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the menu features contemporary African cuisine with an emphasis on fresh vegetables, grains, and game. Two wood-burning stoves simulate the effect of cooking in the open bush. “Very exotic with wonderful food and a lovely setting,” reported a father of two from New York. “Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the South African wines. We’ll be back!”

Kimonos

If you love sushi and sashimi, you’ll adore this elegant restaurant in the Swan Resort.

Kona Café

The Kona Café offers Pacific Rim food with a tropical emphasis. The crab cakes are delicious, and the desserts alone make the Kona worth the trip. Situated in the Polynesian, this is also one of the best places among all the Magic Kingdom resorts for breakfast.

Kouzzina

“Kouzzina” is Greek for “kitchen” and this lively restaurant offered by Iron Chef Cat Cora does indeed feature a large exhibition kitchen and the ambience of a family celebration. In terms of food, stick with the classics such as moussaka and don’t miss the potatoes, which are tasty beyond belief.

Maya Grill

The Maya Grill serves steak, pork, chicken, and seafood with a nuevo Latin touch. Many of the entrées are grilled over an open fire. Sadly, the quality doesn’t match the variety.

Narcoossee’s

Inside the white octagonal building on the water at the Grand Floridian, Narcoossee’s offers pretty views as well as fresh seafood. As a bonus, you can see the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

1900 Park Fare

This large, pleasant Grand Floridian restaurant is appealing to families because it offers character dining and large buffets with kid-pleasing food. Be forewarned—this place is always loud, even when the characters aren’t in attendance.

’Ohana

A fun, family-friendly place—the name, in fact, means “family” in Hawaiian—in the Polynesian Resort, ’Ohana specializes in skewered meats, teriyaki- and citrus-based sauces, and tropical fruits and vegetables. The food is prepared in a large, open-fire pit, and there’s often some sort of activity, such as limbo contests, to keep the kids entertained. “This place is a blast,” a mom from North Carolina wrote. “The food is good, and they get it out fast, but the really nice thing is all the activities for the kids, like crazy relay races and hula lessons. We sat down at the table, ordered some of those big tropical umbrella drinks, and just relaxed and watched the kids have a ball.” A mom from Massachusetts confirms, “The service here is excellent. Our waiter was so busy trying to keep our 1-year-old entertained it was almost like having a babysitter.”

Palio

The Swan is home to this trattoria, which serves wonderful pasta in a pleasant, open setting. Palio is Italian for “flag,” and, indeed, many brightly colored flags hang from the rafters.

Shula’s

The Dolphin’s swankiest steak house is owned by former Miami Dolphin coach Don Shula. (Nice tie-in!) The restaurant is quite dignified, despite the football theme, and you’ll need an NFL-size appetite to finish the 48-ounce porterhouse or 4-pound lobster. Note: This is not, repeat not, a family restaurant. The menu pointedly states, “No children’s menu available.”

Shutters

Shutters, in the Caribbean Beach Resort, is a casual island-theme restaurant serving prime rib, lamb chops, and jerk chicken. The food is nothing special, but if you just can’t go to Florida without sampling a big, fruity rum drink, this is your kind of place.

Victoria & Albert’s

Extraordinarily elegant cuisine and special attention to details, such as personalized menus, harp music, and roses for the ladies, are the hallmarks of this lovely restaurant. The only AAA five-diamond restaurant in WDW (and the most expensive), V&A is the ultimate spot for a parents’ night out.

The Wave … of American Flavors

Located in the Contemporary Resort, The Wave’s seasonal menu features local and regional products as well as organic beers, trendy cocktails, and an international wine list that literally offers a twist. All of the wines have screw tops instead of