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a nice sushi and sashimi menu (tuna, crab, and shrimp, among others) ranging from
appetizers to large platters. The servers are exceptionally attentive. This is one of the few
spots in WDW that isn't inundated with kids. The list of California wines helps comple-
ment the meal and views.
Note:
It can be tough to get a table at the Grill, especially on weekends and during
Disney fireworks hours, so make a reservation as early as possible. Also be aware that a
business-casual dress code is required.
4600 N. World Dr., at Disney's Contemporary Resort.
&
407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance
Reservations are required and need a credit card guarantee. Main courses $22-$44; sushi and sashimi
$19-$25. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 5:30-10pm. Valet or free self-parking.
Flying Fish Café
SEAFOOD Chefs at this upscale Coney Island-inspired res-
taurant take the stage in a show kitchen that turns out entrees such as potato-wrapped
red snapper with a creamy leek fondue, and red wine butter sauce-pan seared Ahi tuna
with Moroccan couscous. The food is far better than what you'll find at the
Coral Reef
(p. 134) and Cape May Café (p. 153), but not quite in the same league as
Todd English's
bluezoo
(p. 152). Vibrantly colored tile floors, lily pads, and golden fish, along with
delicate jellyfish-like lighting hanging by fish hooks from high above and accents of
shimmering fish scales, combine to create an undersea ambience. A whimsical Ferris
wheel and hand-painted murals conjure thoughts of Coney Island.
Note:
If you can't get
a table here, ask to sit at the counter—you'll get a great view of the exhibition kitchen.
2101 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd., at Disney's BoardWalk.
&
407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance
Reservations recommended. Main courses $26-$48. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 5:30-10pm. Valet or free
self-parking.
Jiko—The Cooking Place
AFRICAN The Animal Kingdom Lodge's signa-
ture restaurant offers a nice diversion from Disney's more conventional offerings and a
complementary addition to the multicultural dining rooms at Epcot's World Showcase.
Jiko's show kitchen, sporting two wood-burning ovens, turns out an innovative and
creative menu of international cuisine with African overtones. Dishes, depending on the
season, might include Durban shrimp curry, broiled filet of Arctic char with braised
beetroots and roasted potatoes; or wood-grilled filet mignon. An impressive wine list
features South African vintages exclusively. Warm colors and diffuse lighting add to the
sophisticated atmosphere.
2901 Osceola Pkwy., at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
&
407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com.
Advance Reservations recommended. Main courses $26-$39. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 5:30-10pm. Valet
or free self-parking.
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Kouzzinas
MEDITERRANEAN At press time, Boardwalk favorite Spoodles had
closed and reopened as this restaurant
—
run by celebrity Iron Chef Cat Cora
—
just as
this topic went to press. Few details have been released other than the fact that the menu
will reflect a Mediterranean flavor. In the meantime, the pizza window is open for busi-
ness—you can pick up a slice ($3.50-$4) or order an entire pie to go (starting at $18).
2101 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd., at Disney's BoardWalk.
&
407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Pizza
Window 5pm-midnight. Valet or free self-parking.
Todd English's bluezoo
SEAFOOD Set inside the WDW Dolphin, this is
still one of the hippest, hottest, most happening places to dine in town. Internationally
acclaimed chef Todd English has created an amazing menu of fresh seafood and coastal
dishes that are served with creative flair in an artsy undersea setting. An exhibition
kitchen showcases the chefs at work, and the dining areas feature a contemporary (and
