The 23 Best Restaurants At Epcot, Ranked

Future World doesn't have nearly as many dining options as World Showcase, but well, there is Electric Umbrella. You can get standard theme park fare here like an Angus bacon cheeseburger ($11.29) and a green salad ($8.49). Unfortunately, the food here is inconsistently cooked. Burgers are simultaneously greasy and dry, for instance. The atmosphere here is also nothing to write home about; the neon signs are straight out of the '80s. Epcot needs a place like Electric Umbrella to service picky eaters and young children, but the food and décor in this spot are pretty underwhelming.

You can get spring rolls and egg fried rice at any Chinese takeout place, so why would you pay Walt Disney World prices for that? Therein lies the question at Nine Dragons. Appetizers like braised pork belly steamed buns and steamed Shanghai-style pork soup dumplings (both $8.98) are highlights, but they're far pricier than anything you would get at your local joint. That thread continues through the entrées like kung pao chicken ($15.98 at lunch, $18 at dinner) and fragrant five-spiced fish ($22.98 at lunch, $24 at dinner). These dishes taste just fine, but it's just average Chinese food at theme park prices. The theming, similarly, is nothing to write home about. Basically, you can eat around the world at Epcot. Be a little more adventurous than this place.

If you're looking for some of the finest character interaction you'll ever have at Epcot, look no further than Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, located in the heart of Norway in the World Showcase. Here, you will meet a rotating array of Disney princesses like Snow White, Aurora, Belle, and Ariel. The food, however, is a mixture of authentic Norwegian cuisine (which can be a bit much for the average American tourist) and bland, unimaginative food. This restaurant's appetizers are served at a buffet, entrées are ordered from a traditional menu, and dessert is brought to the table family style. For breakfast, you'll have everyday scrambled eggs served next to peppered mackerel. Lunch and dinner have baked chicken and braised pork next to Norwegian meatballs. So, the food quality is mixed, to say the least. And despite that middling quality, you're paying a hefty premium — princesses don't come cheap. Per adult, you'll be paying over $50 each for a meal.

Named for French culinary masterminds Roger Vergé, Gaston Lenôtre, and Paul Bocuse, Les Chefs de France is the middle-of-the-road dining option in France. The dining room is understated and filled with sunlight, mimicking the true feeling of a Parisian bistro. Options on the menu include some French classics like escargots ($12.99), duck breast with cherries ($32.99), and charcuterie ($13.99). The soups, however, are what you come for; the French onion soup and lobster bisque (both $8.99) are simply to die for. However, the entrées leave a bit to be desired. The boeuf bourguignon ($28.99), for instance, is served with linguine. Overall, if you want a little touch of France but don't want to splurge big-time at Monsieur Paul, Les Chefs de France is a solid option.

Inside Tutto Italia at Epcot's Italy pavilion, you will find a no-frills dining room with big, dark wood booths, murals of an Italian city, and chandeliers hanging from the side. This classic approach to décor extends to the menu, which is filled with classic Italian dishes like spaghetti with meatballs ($22 for lunch; $25 for dinner), lasagna ($27 for lunch; $28 for dinner), and risotto with shrimp ($31 for both meals). The red sauce on dishes like the eggplant parmesan ($26) is a highlight. The food here is... OK. It's often said to be inconsistent. However, if you're looking for Italian food at Walt Disney World, this is a better bet than some of the other offerings on Disney property.

Morocco is a must-visit vacation destination, but if you can't make it to the country itself, you'll be pretty happy at Restaurant Marrakesh. The food here is fairly authentic to this African country. Dishes like Beef Brewat Rolls ($8.99) and Shish Kebab ($21.99 at lunch; $29.99 at dinner) are seasoned nicely but not too heavily, giving some wiggle room for American tourists with less adventurous palates to enjoy the food. If you couldn't tell, this restaurant is far more reasonable for lunch than it is for dinner. The menu is largely the same, but the prices vary greatly. For instance, the couscous with chicken is $19.99 at lunch but $26.99 at dinner. The only difference is some of the sides, so try this spot out for a midday meal to get the best value. Atmosphere-wise, Marrakesh is tucked in the very back of the Morocco pavilion, meaning it's great for a last-minute advance dining reservation or a walk-in. Inside, you'll find large marble columns and a dance floor, where belly dancers (and enthusiastic kids) put on a show.

While the vast majority of table service dining at Epcot lives in the World Showcase, Coral Reef Restaurant is tucked far, far away next to The Seas With Nemo and Friends in Future World. If you or your kids are big fans of fish (both alive and on your plate), this is the place to be. This restaurant is inside an aquarium, and you're surrounded by bright fish and the occasional friendly deep sea diver. Yes, it may be a bit morbid to dine on seared Mahi Mahi ($29) or charbroiled octopus ($13) as ocean life swims by you, but whatever. Seafood can be tricky to cook, so sometimes your shrimp and grits with Cheddar cheese grits and local corn succotash ($30) or seared salmon filet ($32) may not be cooked to perfection, so be aware. However, the flavors, especially with appetizers like the Crispy Rhode Island Calamari ($13) or lobster bisque ($10), are always on point.

The U.K. is known for its fish and chips, and so is the U.K. pavilion at Epcot. At Yorkshire County Fish Shop, you'll find a simple menu: two strips of battered and fried fish served with chips ($11.49). There's not much else to say about this spot. The fish is cooked to perfection, and is insanely crispy and fresh. The value could be better, but this is Disney pricing after all, and the taste is really worth it. Grab a basket of fried deliciousness here and eat it by the water at World Showcase. You won't regret it.

British food doesn't have the most outstanding reputation, but the Rose & Crown sure does. Located in the U.K. pavilion, this cozy restaurant is split into three parts: A bar, where you can walk up to grab a pint and some small plates, a full-service restaurant, and an outdoor area on the water with ample seating. On the menu at the dining room, you'll find fairly authentic renditions of classic British fare such as a Scotch egg appetizer ($11) and bangers and mash ($21). The food is flavorful, comforting, and seriously hearty. Bring your appetite, because mains like the shepherd's pie ($21) and the Welsh Pub Burger ($21) are gut-filling to say the least. This restaurant is one of Epcot's more underrated spots. It's good food for a decent value in a setting that makes you forget you're in the middle of a theme park. You can't ask for more than that.

Listen, character dining at Walt Disney World is always going to be incredibly expensive. At the Garden Grill, breakfast costs $34 for adults and $20 for children; lunch and dinner are $45 per adult and $25 per child. So you're paying a good amount of money to eat at this rotating restaurant above Living With the Land and to meet Chip, Dale, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto. But, the food is totally solid. For breakfast, you get staples like eggs, bacon, hash browns, and Mickey waffles cooked to perfection. The true highlight of breakfast, however, is Chip's Sticky Bun Bake, which is a massive mound of scrumptious sweet bread. Lunch and dinner have classic foods like carved pork with an apple chutney, herb and leek stuffing, and macaroni and cheese. But the produce is straight from Epcot's own garden center, so even a basic salad is crisp and fresh and it's all sustainable. World Showcase may get all the hype for dining at Epcot, but Future World certainly holds its own.

Yes, Canada. You may not suspect that one of the best restaurants at Epcot is in this unassuming pavilion, but there Le Cellier is. Located, fittingly, in a cellar, this steakhouse has some of the finest meats at Walt Disney World, but it's going to cost you. The 8-ounce filet mignon, served with a mushroom risotto and asparagus-tomato relish, runs $54. The duck two ways (confit leg and thigh, seared breast) is $39. But don't just come for the steak. The Canadian Cheddar cheese soup ($11) is legendary. Some diners complain that sides such as the Le Cellier signature poutine ($10) and lobster macaroni & cheese ($18) are overly salty, but others rave about these dishes. The prices here are high, but this has historically been one of the most popular restaurants at Epcot, so it's worth trying for yourself.

Located above Les Chefs de France, Monsieur Paul has white linens on the tables and small, sunny windows, giving this restaurant an upscale yet modern vibe. A window seat is an absolute must. During the day, you can watch park guests go by to the American Adventure, and at night, you'll have a stunning view of IllumiNations. There's no way around it; Monsieur Paul is insanely expensive. The prix fixe starts at $89 per person, and there's a $29 soup (the Soupe aux Truffes V.G.E.) on the menu. So, yeah. But if you're looking for a major splurge, you're in for a true culinary experience. That black truffle soup won the medal of Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur in 1975 at the presidential dinner at Élysée Palace, after all. The standout dishes at this standout restaurant include a Black Sea Bass in Potato "Scales" ($42) and a perfectly-grilled beef tenderloin with bone marrow ($44). Desserts are also a must. La Sphère, a milk chocolate sphere with chocolate almond cake, praline and chocolate cream, has a stunning presentation. It may be hard to think of fine dining at a theme park, but well, here's Monsieur Paul. It's not only the best restaurant at Epcot but among some of the best at Walt Disney World. Don't believe us? See how it stacks up to these Magic Kingdom restaurants.

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