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This place is a little kid's dream. Giant dinosaur statues and a huge octopus surround the tables. It's very popular so make reservations early.

Get the Big Big Pig if you're appetite can handle it or a number of delicious sandwich baskets. The ribs fall off the bone at this family-friendly BBQ joint.

Enjoy pastas, soups, fresh baked goods, and healthy salads at this family-style Italian restaurant.

When you're really hungry, there are few joys like a hot sandwich with gooey melted cheese.

While you're in Florida, you might want to try some of the state's delicious Cuban food.

Yum...Fish and Chips with a refreshing mug of Butterbeer. Dine as the wizards do and try the pumpkin juice and Cornish Pasty.

As you might expect, it's all British food in Harry Potter World. So order a hearty helping of bangers and mash.

Come for breakfast, pastries, and unusual ice cream flavors.

From Pineapple Whip Soft-serve with Coconut Rum to a Chocolate Waffle with Espresso Mousse, it's one of the best places for a frozen treat in Animal Kingdom.

Enter the world of double pineapple bliss – the dole whip float. It's soft-serve pineapple in pineapple juice. If that's not enough, you always get the fresh-cut pineapple.

It's a little counter where you can pick up soft-serve, pineapple floats, and collectable souvenir tiki bowls.

Remember when formal soda parlors were a thing? Well maybe not, but here's how you can relive soda's golden era in a Coney Island like setting.

Coca Cola logos are in Hindi script and Bollywood posters line the wall. Cool down with a slushy, classic Coke or a the rum spiked Coconut Lychee Lemonade.

It's like dining in the middle of a rainforest. The food is classic American with burgers, steak, and club sandwiches.

If robots drank margaritas, this is where they'd come. This hip, modern bar has huge, circular lounges with soft colored lights.

In a romantic candlelit cellar, this French-Canadian restaurant serves gourmet steak and seafood.

A highly seasonal menu features simple, yet delicious dishes prepared from fresh California ingredients. It also offers a great view of Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian banquet with storytelling at dinner time and character brunches with Stitch.

Fireworks light up Cinderella's Castle, while you finish off the night with a dessert party over the lake in Tomorrowland.

It's "haute" cuisine, which is to say it's very fancy. This tasting menu only restaurant is $135 a pop and extremely delicious.

Grab burgers, fries, and taco salads at this counter service restaurant in Frontierland.

Disney's newest restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. They serve delicious French food in the banquet hall of Sebastian's (the Beast's) castle.

Disney's manliest restaurant features giant pork shanks, BBQ, and burly cinnamon rolls. They also have a kid version of beer called LeFou's Brew.

Hearty Reubens, sandwiches, and burgers make up the menu at this old-fashioned American restaurant in Main Street USA.

It's the Italian restaurant where the Lady and the Trap ate from the same plate. They serve pasta, pizza, and Italian classics.

Sit down for a family-style Thanksgiving feast, any time of year. Enjoy New England food too in an elegant dining hall from the time of our founding fathers.

You can see the candy makers making fudge, taffy, and brittle behind the counter. It's an old-fashioned candy shoppe on Main Street USA

This tiki hut serves frozen slushies, juice, and cookies, perfect for a hot day in Magic Kingdom.

Even in the future, the classic sundae reigns supreme. Stop by for a cold ice cream or soda float in Tomorrowland.

This beautiful glass atrium is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and host to daily meet and greets.

Inside Cinderella's Castle, this royal banquet hall has food fit for a princess with a refined palate. Make sure to reserve far ahead of time!

The whole dining hall rotates slowly as you eat, showing you a different scene from nature. Meet Chip 'n Dale and animal friends as you dine.

When you're hungry in Future World on a hot day this is the spot. There's lots of seating, the crowds are smaller, and the A/C is on full blast.

Grab a quick and satisfying meal of fish and chips, and wash it down with a refreshing British beer or soda. They have some tasty shortbread cookies too.

It's a taste of Southern Italian cooking with authentic Neapolitan pizza, baked in a wood-fired oven, and handmade pastas.

Dine on fresh fish in a stylish restaurant with an aquarium in the middle. Watch sharks, turtles, and even scuba divers while you eat.

Sit outside at long tables for authentic German sausage and a stein, filled to the brim with crisp German beer.

An experience beyond the food, you get to watch Japanese chefs prepare your meal, how you like it, at your table.

Murals of the Italian countryside and crystal chandeliers help to set the mood in this old-world Italian restaurant.

Caramel treats of every kind imaginable line the glass displays of this German bakery and candy store.

It's a little stand outside the China pavilion where you can pick up a refreshing iced tea – cooling, caffeinating, and hydrating you for the journey to come.

This storybook dining hall resembles the inside of a medieval castle. Five different princesses, and the delightful Mary Poppins come by to meet the little ones.

Try to snag a seat near the large glass windows and you can watch people boarding It's a Small World. This charming restaurant serves flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads.

Along the water, this Animal Kingdom restaurant serves a delicious half-smoked chicken and St. Louis-style BBQ ribs.

It's light, refreshing, and tasty all at the same time, perfect for a hot day. They serve hummus wraps, shawarma, and a large selection of vegetarian options.

It's all about BBQ chicken and pork here. With indoor and outdoor seating, this Hollywood Studios restaurant is also a great spot to get giant turkey legs.

You'd expect to find a bakery this good on the streets of Paris. Their open faced sandwiches and pesto chicken are also quite satisfying.

Docked on the manmade Echo Lake, you're in the center of everything. They're known for their mac 'n cheese, pulled pork, and Buffalo chicken.

Try the decadent fried fish sandwich and lobster roll, or the healthy grilled salmon with couscous and steamed broccoli.

The best place to cool down and recharge in Epcot. Grab a sushi snack, or a beer, sake, or plum wine, and the legendary Kakigori shave ice.

A place for health conscious Hollywood types, they serve salads with salmon, couscous, quinoa, and arugula. They also have hot dogs and burgers just in case.

You'll find all the usual burgers, fries, and chicken strips, but the gem here is the Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad, maybe one of the best things on a hot day.

Wraps and sandwiches, including their famous Brisket Sandwich and Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich, is what you might imagine actors would nosh on between scenes.

People line up here for breakfast in Hollywood Studios. They've got pastries, bagels, and fruit in the morning, and sandwiches and sushi for lunch.

This isn't your county fair's funnel cake, it's a high-class funnel cake experience. If you go for funnel cake anywhere at Disney World, come here.

They have your regular burger and fries, but the real star of the show here is their perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken and healthy Greek salad.

Probably the best sandwich in Magic Kingdom, this restaurant serves hand-carved pork, turkey, and brisket that's been slow-roasted for hours.

Out in Adventureland, this is the spot to go when you need a simple, yet satisfying burrito, taco, or quesadilla.

This Magic Kingdom restaurant specializes in waffle fries. They've got BBQ Pork Waffle Fries, BLT Waffle Fries, and even Tex-Mex Waffle Fries.

This may just be your first stop in Magic Kingdom and for one reason: coffee. So grab a cup of Starbucks and greet the day.

You might not think that the Ham, Prosciutto, and Cheese Waffle Sandwich would be good. But it is! They also have classic chicken and waffles and plenty of sweet choices too.

Kids will love the concept of the breakfast pizza, which comes topped with eggs, bacon, and cheese. Open for lunch and dinner too, it's pizza any time!

With a variety of different Asian cuisine, this Animal Kingdom Restaurant serves many types of rice and noodle bowls.

You'll get stares of longing as you walk around with one of these family-sized cinnamon rolls.

It could be your first stop of the day or a well-deserved pick me up in the afternoon.

They're known for their French dip sandwich and one with sausage and peppers. There's also a nice selection of sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads.

Their tacos are actually pretty darn good, and you can't beat the lakeside view in the shade.

The winners here are the pretzels drizzled in icing and some seriously tasty Norwegian pastries. Their smoked salmon sandwich is quite delicious too.

This is your spot for sesame chicken, spring rolls, and other sweet and sour comforts. On cold winter days, the Beef Noodle Soup really hits the spot.

There's no shame in settling for a hot dog when you're in Germany. They've got brats, franks, currywurst, and lots of German beer.

It's not your typical burger and fries. It's New York strip steak, Louisiana shrimp and rice, and those famous Maryland crab cakes.

They've got teriyaki, udon noodles and the always tasty Chicken Cutlet Curry. It's a great intro to Japanese food, hot and raw.

It's prime time at your family's house in the 1950's. Watch old sitcoms as you nosh on delicious fried chicken and meatloaf. Just keep your elbows off the table!

This Hollywood Studios restaurant is modeled after the original Brown Derby, a favorite lunch spot of Hollywood stars from the 1930's.

Sometimes you just have to satisfy your sweet tooth. And this is the place to do it, with fudge, cookies, and rice krispie treats.

Stop for lunch or dinner on their gorgeous lakeside patio and admire the reflection of skyscrapers on the water.

Their calamari is amazing and the pan-fried Gator Tail Tenderloin is something you've gotta try. Sit outside by the lake or in their upscale, yet casual dining room.

It's a hipster's sports bar with creative burgers, big screen TVs, and an eclectic mix of graffiti art.

Twists on classic dishes include Smoked Salmon Flatbread, Herb Truffle Fries, and Cajun Lime Calamari. This spot is a downtown favorite.

The rustic wood and lamp-post lanterns make for an inviting atmosphere. Try the Smoked Black-Eyed Pea Tortellini or Hanger Steak with Molasses Glaze.

It's rustic southern food, locally grown at the restaurant's own garden. Flavors are fresh, seasonal, and bold.

Artists paint, musicians play, and you eat, very well that is, at this Florida-inspired, tapas restaurant.

Chicago-style deep dish is a great way to satisfy your hunger after a day at the parks.

Chicago-style deep dish is a great way to satisfy your hunger after a day at the parks.

Pancakes are the size of your dinner plate, which makes it easy for more than one kid to split an order. You can even grab breakfast to-go on your way to the parks.

Great sushi, bento boxes with teriyaki, and huge noodle bowls make this pan-Asian kitchen a great spot for exciting food with the family.

Gather for great food, local art vendors, and family activities in this quaint historic town near Orlando.

Head south to downtown Kissimmee for their summer farmers market, held every Tuesday.

Styled after a Polynesian Village, this fun resort has a Hawaiian vibe with great restaurants and the lively Trader Sam's Grotto.

Two properties, including Bay Lake Tower, make up this modernist palace. It has a huge indoor courtyard with the monorail running through it.

Steeped in old-school Southern charm and elegance, this luxury Victorian, offers picture perfect views of the lake.

They source grapes from sustainable vineyards around the world to create wines worth tasting.

Orlando's east side is a haven for foodies. If you like to eat well, you should consider making the trip out here.

Thought Astro Pops were as good as it gets? Think again. These handcrafted popsicles come in fruity, creamy, and boozy varieties.

You have 24 restaurants to choose from on this stretch of Sand Lake Road. There's everything from sushi and ethnic cuisine to bars and classic Italian.

They just enacted Prohibition and this innocent pharmacy has transformed into a secret bar.

With lots of gourmet tacos and an extensive list of tequila, it's a great place for the adults to unwind.

With homemade guac and gooey quesadillas, it's a delicious Mexican grill that the whole family will love.

They're known for their wood-fired preparations of fish from rainbow trout to Chilean sea bass. This is a fish lover's happy place.

For something a little adventurous, but equally accessible to kids, try this Turkish restaurant on Orlando's Restaurant Row.

They put on quite a show with belly dancers and cool decorations at this delicious Lebanese restaurant.

It's the Downtown Disney of Universal. There are tons of great restaurants and a vibrant nightlife that caters to the grown up crowd.

Stop by for a quick meal of burgers and fries in the Jurassic Park section of Universal Studios.

All the restaurants from the Simpsons are here from Krusty Burger to Luigi's Pizza. It's the most unique quick-service dining experience in Universal.

If you're hungry and the kids are craving pizza, stop on in. Their meat lovers pizza is good, but their cookie-brownie hybrid is revolutionary.

The food is different from your normal burger and fries, and it's not as crowded as other spots. Thunder Falls Terrace is one of your best quick lunch options.

Stalactites hang from the ceiling in this gourmet restaurant that resembles a cave out of Greek Mythology.

One of the best fine dining options in Universal, this place features comforting Italian cuisine with one recipe from the chef's Italian grandmother.

With inventive creations like a pork belly flash-seared at 1,000 degrees, and baby back ribs cooked over kiawe coals, this place will treat your palate to something special.

Set in front of the canal of an Italian town, this restaurant is as impressive as any cosmopolitan restaurant in New York or Tokyo.

It's a great place to enjoy a gourmet meal with friends and family. This vibrant restaurant specializes in good old surf and turf.

The High in the Sky Trolley and plastic acrobats dance above you in this fantastically themed restaurant that will delight the little ones.

This is the best spot for a grab-and-go breakfast with pastries and coffee.

Cool down and delight your tongue with a refreshing slushie, soda, or beer.

Bring the little ones to Universal's Superstar Character Breakfast. For lunch they serve Southwestern BBQ, burritos, and tacos.

Come for a character breakfast featuring island-themed dishes like Hawaiian Pancakes and Tahitian French Toast.

During the holiday season you can meat the "mean one" with a secret heart of gold.

Ah, the air-conditioning can make a big difference come lunch time. This casual SeaWorld restaurant has a little something for all ages and tastes.

It's SeaWorld's go-to spot of BBQ. There are also great options for the little ones of course, with mac-n-cheese, hot dogs, and fries.

How often can you say you've dined with a whale? This unique dinner show offers a buffet of organic food hosted by the orcas and their trainers.

Dine in a restaurant surrounded by wrap-around shark tanks. It's a memorable dining experience, to say the least, and the food is delicious too.

Their mango fruit salad and cold sandwiches are perfect for when the weather outside is hot and humid.

Book ahead of time to meet Donald, Mickey, and more at this very popular breakfast and lunch restaurant.