Garden Grill Restaurant — Restaurant in Bay Lake

I went here on 21 September 2021 with my twin sister on our 30th birthday trip to Disney. I was excited to go here because Chip and Dale were here (we’re big CnD fans).

Our food was good-after heavy meals and snack through our three full days at Disney parks, I wanted to have something a bit more healthy (and my mom would be happy too-lots of veggies here too!). My sister and I didn’t finish everything, but it was all tasty and at a great temperature. I especially loved the Lima bean corn mix and will try and find a way to recreate it at home. The goldfish in the Mac and cheese also provided an upgrade on a classic that provided great texture to it.

Given that we’re still in a pandemic, we couldn’t get any regular photos with Chip, Dale,Pluto, or Mickey, we were able to get socially distanced ones with the back of the booth as a divider (YMMV if you’re not seated at a booth). We got a few selfies thanks to my sister (I’m the atypical millenial who is reerible at selfies) and our awesome waiter Cory took some pictures for us as well, which I really appreciated.

Also, shout out to Cory-he was very attentive without going overboard, and patiently answered my million and a half questions. I asked him if Disney composts since we went to Living with the Land a few hours earlier and was feeling worried about what would happen to any food we didn’t finish, and Disney does compost! In fact, they turn it into biofuel to run the park buses (the largest fleet of biofuel vehicles in the entire world!). The care he brought to his job was so great that I remembered to write it down in the journal I had for this trip so I could try and send positive feedback after I got back to Virginia.I wish there was an easier way through the My Disney Experience app to give a shout-out to a specific cast member, but I’ll do it here instead.

Overall, a great experience with great service. Well worth the $160 (including a generous tip for Cory) I spent. Some may detract the food, but I enjoyed it and reminded me of home (yes, even 30 year olds can get homesick on vacation sometimes).

Extra tip-when checking into your reservation on the MDE app, be sure to note if you are celebrating a birthday or other special occasion and they’ll give you free cupcakes as shown in the last picture...

Our brunch at Garden Grill in Epcot was absolutely delightful, and the fact that we enjoyed a fully vegan meal made it even more special! From the food to the atmosphere, everything was top-notch.

Highlights of Our Experience: Vegan-Friendly Feast: The chefs did an amazing job creating a delicious and satisfying vegan spread. The plant-based options were flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, making us feel like valued guests. We especially loved the fresh veggies, hearty plant-based proteins, and the fluffy vegan rolls with dairy-free butter. Character Interaction: The character dining experience was magical! Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale were so engaging and took time to interact with us at our table. It was especially fun watching them in their adorable farm-inspired outfits! Unique Atmosphere: The rotating dining room overlooking scenes from the Living with the Land ride added a unique touch. It was such a peaceful and relaxing setting for a character meal. Exceptional Service: The staff was incredibly accommodating and ensured all our dietary needs were met. They were knowledgeable about vegan options and made us feel at ease. Family-Friendly Fun: This is a perfect experience for families. The characters were great with kids at nearby tables, and the overall atmosphere was warm and inviting.

Pro Tips: • Let the staff know about dietary preferences when you book—they were fantastic at customizing the menu for us. • Reserve your spot early, as this is a popular dining experience. • Don’t rush! Take your time to enjoy the rotating views and character visits.

Garden Grill exceeded all our expectations. The combination of delicious vegan food, attentive service, and magical Disney character interactions made for an unforgettable brunch. Highly recommend for anyone...

Had breakfast here , the food was was lovely, This was a surprise from our daughter and son in law. Everything started out Brilliant, we met Mickey, pluto and chip and Dale who all made our character breakfast so enjoyable. Our server was a lady called KAREN.who at first was pleasant and friendly. The food is delicious.We thanked our server KAREN many times for looking after us and our daughter went and paid the bill. On our daughter's return to the table we were still eating and were just enjoying the lovely atmosphere of the restaurant when KAREN came back to then start taking away plates that we were still eating from , my husband did say to the server KAREN how lovely the service had been and all he got was a very rude grunt while she whipped away my plate that I was still eating from and started clearing the remaining plates . My unfinished juice was taken from me before I could finish it. We were all wondering why our server KAREN'S mood had changed so much .My husband even said " Did I say something wrong ? " . We were practically thrown off our table as our server started very abruptly clearing the rest of the table , we weren't offered tea or coffee . We left our table not knowing why our server had become so rude .my husband as we were leaving did again say " goodbye and thankyou " to KAREN, again all we got was a very rude grunt and stare from KAREN. Our daughter said that she had left a generous tip but not the recommended amount .we can only presume that this was why KAREN was so rude and unfriendly to us at the end of our meal.A tip amount is up to the individual customer and really for the unpleasant way we were treated no tip should...