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Where to eat lunch and dinner are decisions every visitor to Epcot will enjoy making. Will it be queso fundido in Mexico’s San Angel Inn, slow-roasted lamb in Morocco’s Tangierine Café, chicken and leek pie in the United Kingdom’s Rose & Crown Pub, or bouillabaisse in France? With more than two dozen restaurants presenting the foods of 11 nations, the choice is an adventure in itself.

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Dining

Table Service

  • Coral Reef (Living Seas) - (Menu) The recently renovated Coral Reef Restaurant is part of The Living Seas attraction in Future World, featuring more than a dozen fresh seafood specialties.  Dine on different selections, based on availability with a view of the coral reef.  Open for lunch and dinner.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Garden Grill (The Land) - Farmer Mickey and Minnie, along with Pluto, Chip and Dale present beef, seafood and poultry dishes served family style in this revolving restaurant. Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - A cozy restaurant featuring “Canadian steakhouse” fare -- favorites such as wild mushroom-stuffed filet or buffalo rib-eye served with parmesan “smashed” potatoes. For fish lovers, there’s maple-glazed Canadian salmon. And for dessert, a special butterfinger mousse with raspberry sauce satisfies any sweet tooth.  Open for lunch and dinner.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Hall (United Kingdom) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - It’s “Otium Cum Dignitate” at the Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room, and if “leisure with dignity” isn’t your idea of a good time, the Bass ale and Guinness stout should bring you around. There’s cottage pie and prime rib on the menu, and desserts are a royal treat: sherry trifle, a traditional dessert of fruit and custard cake big enough for two; raspberry fool, whipped cream and crushed raspberries over shortbread; and apple blackberry crumble, served with sherry custard. Open for lunch and dinner.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Chefs de France (France) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) -  With the lively atmosphere of an authentic brasserie along the Rue de Seine, the celebrated Chefs de France restaurant has a whole new look and a new attitude.  The menu still features the gastronomic creations of its three famous owner-chefs: Paul Bocuse, Gaston Lenotre and Roger Verge.  The cuisine retains its allegiance to the celebrated owners with such favorites as grilled tenderloin of beef with a Bordeaux wine sauce, traditional French onion soup, or a Mediterranean seafood casserole.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Bistro de Paris (France) - (Menu) -  Gourmet French cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere above the Chefs de France restaurant.  Priority Seating available up to 30 days in advance.
  • Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco) - (Menu) - Serving flavorful specialties, using a long list of herbs and spices including saffron, a key ingredient in many Moroccan dishes. The menu features couscous with chicken, lamb or a variety of garden vegetables. A favorite appetizer is bastilla, or fried pastry, that combines layers of the pastry with chicken strips seasoned with almonds, powdered sugar and cinnamon. The dessert menu includes bastilla au lait etamandes, with cream and toasted almonds.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Teppanyaki Dining (Japan) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - In Teppanyaki’s five teppan rooms, chefs prepare beef, seafood and chicken entrees on grills set into the dining tables.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Tempura Kiku (Japan) - Tempura Kiku seats only 25 people, so the atmosphere is friendly around the central counter. Shrimp, scallops, beef, chicken and fresh vegetables are dipped in light batter and fried by chefs trained in Mitsukoshi’s Tokyo restaurant.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Matsu No Ma Lounge (Japan) - On the second floor of the Mitsukoshi Department Store and Restaurant, serveing sushi and tempura, along with Japanese sake, plum wine and even sake martinis (sake with vodka or gin).
  • L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante (Italy) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - Decorated in the warm earth tones characteristic of Florence and Siena, Alfredo’s red-brown walls and deeply upholstered armchairs create an inviting atmosphere in which to sample pasta specialties such as le originali fettuccine all’Alfredo according to the family recipetrenette al pesto Genovese (imported linguine with Alfredo’s pesto sauce), scaloppine con funghi selvatici (veal sautéed with demiglace, wine sauce and wild mushrooms) and ziti alla Mediterranea (ziti with fresh mozzarella, Sicilian olives and fresh tomatoes).  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Biergarten (Germany) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - A sumptuous buffet features “modern German” cuisine. It’s a home-cooked dining experience, with guests served from skillets and crock pots surrounded by a lively Octoberfest celebration. The chef offers seasonal vegetables such as snow peas and green beans “to change the perception that Germany is only about sauerkraut.” Fresh salmon and trout in light, flavorful sauces often are on the menu.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Nine Dragons (China) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - In addition to the familiar Moo Gu Gai Pan and sweet and sour pork, the Nine Dragons menu offers everything from sirloin to lobster prepared Cantonese-style. There’s also Treasure Duck, braised and lightly fried; honey-roasted Chinese spareribs; and an entree of stir-fried grouper and fresh garden vegetables.  Kiangche-style entrees include stir-fried scallops and vegetables. Szechuan/Hunan-style entrees feature chicken, shrimp and lobster brought to life with hot peppers and spicy sauces.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • Restaurnat Akershus (Norway) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - “Help yourself to the koldtbord” (cold table) is the catch phrase in Restaurant Akershus where guests are encouraged to make multiple trips to the table. The seafood and cold meat dishes provide an appetizing beginning for this authentic Norwegian dining experience. Gravlaks, a cured salmon served with mustard sauce; chilled shrimp; Norwegian-style herring and an assortment of salads and cheeses make this first course a meal in itself.  Next come the smarvarmt, or hot dishes. A sampling of these delights would include lamb and cabbage, smoked pork with honey mustard sauce, venison strips in cream sauce and macaroni and cheese with ham. Mashed rutabagas and boiled red potatoes round out the hot selection. All beverages and desserts are served a la carte.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
  • San Angel Inn (Mexico) - (Lunch & Dinner Menus) - Chocolate may sound like an unorthodox ingredient to use with chicken, but the mole poblano prepared according to a San Angel Inn recipe combines chile ancho, chile passilla, green tomatoes, ground tortillas, coriander seed and 11 other spices with cocoa for a rich sauce in which chicken is simmered until tender. Fresh tortillas are made every day and served with beef, chicken and cheese fillings, as well as fresh salsa verde.  Priority Seating available up to 120 days in advance.
     

Dining Priority Seating - Available for full-service restaurants and can be made at Guest Information Board at Hollywood Junction on the day of visit for the Hollywood Brown Derby, 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant and Mama Melrose’s. Priority seating can be made in advance by calling 407/WDW-DINE.
 

Counter Service

  • Electric Umbrella (Innoventions East) - Offers salads, chicken sandwiches and burgers, all which can be “topped” at a central toppings and condiments bar.  Open until World Showcase closing.  Hosted by Coca-Cola.
  • Fountain View Espresso and Bakery (Innoventions West) -  Specialty coffees, desserts and pastries overlooking the Future World fountain.  Open during Future World hours for all-day snacks.
  • Pure and Simple (Wonders of Life) - Hot dogs, turkey wraps and healthy alternatives inside the Wonders of Life.
  • Sunshine Season Food Fair (The Land) - Below the Garden Grill, and below The Land pavilion’s enormous central skylight where four booths provide the freshest in fun, food and flavor.
  • Cantina de San Angel (Mexico) - Located just outside the pyramid entrance to Mexico, quick entrees and snacks such as churros (donuts rolled in cinnamon and powdered sugar) are available, as well as Mexican beer.
  • Kringle Bakeri Og Kafé (Norway) - Scandinavian sweets and sandwiches are available. Popular palate pleasers include strawberry cake; a cloudberry-filled cream horn; Skol Bread, a cream and coconut treat; and the trademark offering, the kringla, a sweet pretzel. Norwegian beer also is available at the cafe.
  • Lotus Blossom Café (China) - Featured item on the Lotus Blossom Cafe menu is a combination platter that includes stir-fried beef and garden vegetables, egg roll and fried rice.
  • Sommerfest (Germany) - Bratwurst, pretzels and desserts are offered outside the Biergarten in Oktoberfest fashion.
  • Liberty Inn (U.S.A.) - Serving the only American food in World Showcase, the bill of fare represents cooking at its simplest -- hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, french fries and, of course, Coca-Cola.
  • Yakitori House (Japan) - Overlooking tranquil gardens featuring yakitori (broiled skewers of chicken basted with teriyaki sauce) and beef soba (paper-thin beef simmered in a spicy sauce and served with noodles). Modeled after a teahouse in the Katsura Summer Palace in Kyoto, the Yakitori House also serves such uniquely Japanese desserts as green tea and ginger ice cream.
  • Tangerine Café (Morocco) - Located on the right side at the entrance of the village-like showcase, specializing in quick-service specialties such as shawarma, sandwiches made from shaved chicken, beef or lamb that is slow-roasted on a rotisserie, served with hummus and taziki.
  • Boulangerie Pâtisserie (France) - Pastries, quiches and coffee are available with seating in the gardens around the showcase.
  • Harry Ramsden (United Kingdom) - Authentic Harry Ramsden’s fish and chips is featured in this new kiosk.

Quick Service

  • Refreshment Cool Post (Outpost) - Ice cream specialties and beverages.
  • Refreshment Port (Showcase Plaza) - McDonald's® French Fries, Chicken McNuggets and McFlurry desserts.

Shopping

Future World

  • Mouse Gear - The largest shop in Epcot, character merchandise, from plush to ties along with Epcot souvenirs is available here.  Look for articles on the walls from attractions of yesterday.
  • Art of Disney  - Features posters and lithographs, Walt Disney Classic Collection pieces and hand-designed character watches.
  • Pin Traders - Located in front of the fountain, this is the headquarters for Pin Trading across Epcot.  A huge selection of limited edition pins as well as pin trading sessions daily.
  • Test Track - Stop for some Test Track merchandise after you experience the attraction and see your ride captured on film.
  • Living Seas - Located on the first floor of the pavilion, this is the stop for aquatic and Dive Mickey merchandise.
  • Imagination!  - Figment merchandise and film processing along with other possibilities from photographs are available in the Imagination pavilion.

World Showcase

  • Mexico - Amber, that golden fossilized resin cherished by generations, shines like the sun in earrings, chokers, pendants and bracelets featured throughout the festive shops of the Mexican pavilion. La Familia Fashions features silver and beaded jewelry. Colorful piñatas and sombreros can be found at Plaza de los Amigos, where the central courtyard has volcanoes that rumble under a blue and purple sky.
  • Norway - Whether its trolls, sweaters or for the person who has it all -- an imitation Viking helmet with long braids -- guests will set sail on a shopping adventure at the Norway pavilion. With its signature stave church and rich wooden and stone structures, guests are truly transported in this unique shopping experience. Here the shops feature pewter gifts by Hardanger Bestikk, trolls by Ny-Form and ski sweaters from Dale of Norway. Laila surrounds you in fragrance, body creams and scented votives. The Fjording features Christmas items and Helly Hansen clothing. At The Puffin’s Roost, hand-knit woolens and toys are featured.
  • China - Delicate hand-painted umbrellas in assorted colors shimmer in this exotic marketplace. Silk ties and silk lanterns lead the eyes from one adventure to the next. The aroma of fresh foods steamed to perfection fills the air and courtyard acrobats add to the mystique of this unique marketplace.  Yong Feng Shangdian is a huge Asian bazaar with Yixing teapots, brocade pajamas, butterfly haricombs, furniture, rugs, slippers and cloisonné. Here you can discover a wide range of treasures, from a T-shirt with your Chinese zodiac sign to a jade statue of a Chinese sailing ship.
  • Germany - Ticking cuckoo clocks by Anton Schneider provide cheerful tunes in the charming shop called Volkskunst and toys and dolls are music to children’s ears at Der Teddybar.  The Germany pavilion is one of only eight outlets worldwide to carry a complete collection of Hummels. Both Goebel and Hummel items are featured at Glas und Porzellan.  Christmas is year-round at Die Weihnachts Ecke, with its traditional German Christmas items including ornamental pickles. Steins, glassware and hand-painted eggs can be found at Das Kaufhaus and for those with a palate for fine wine, Weinkeller boasts assorted German wines and accessories.
  • Italy - Elegant Christian handbags, Italian sterling silver and gold jewelry and evening wraps are just some of the items featured in the romantic setting of the Italy pavilion marketplace. Unique finds include Carnivale Masks, a special part of the Carnivale experience in Italy since 1496. Luscious Italian chocolates and candies abound at Delizie Italiane. Adding to the mix of flavors is La Cucina Italiana, offering gourmet foods, pastries, wines and cookware.  Sculpture D’Arte features finely crafted figurines and decorative items that set the stage for beauty and elegance.
  • American Adventure - True-blue shoppers will take notice of this Colonial setting as the “Stars and Stripes” take center stage in this American shopping adventure. Featured are porcelain eagles in flight, embroidered eagle sweatshirts and pullovers. For those wanting to carry their patriotism everywhere, shops feature leather hip packs, wallets and mini-backpacks with appliqued USA flag.  At Heritage Manor Gifts, guests will discover handcrafted goods, Americana items, clothing and books on U.S. history
  • Japan - From carved pieces of ivory and delicate tea serving sets to the latest toys and animated figures, the shops of Japan offer gifts that soothe the soul and excite the mind.  The charming shop of Mikimoto features shimmering pearl jewelry. The line features an artful interpretation of various characters inside hand-etched Venetian glass and framed by 18k gold.
  • Morocco - The king of Morocco sent his own artisans to this Epcot setting to create carvings and tiles found only in his nation. These treasures create the exotic tones and textures of a marketplace like no other.  Guests will explore an authentic maze of shops filled with magical offerings. Traditions of the past intertwine with the present in wares such as the red Fez and men’s gondura. Guests can take home handcrafted leather pieces, bamboo flutes, double drums and finger cymbals. Elegant carpets in a tapestry of colors transport guests to another world.
  • France - La Signature, sponsored by Guerlain, features one-of-a-kind perfumes, make-up and personal accessories. Designer fragrances can be found at nearby Plume et Palette.  Guests can bring a bit of Southern France to their kitchen table with dinnerware, tabletops and decorative items from L’ Esprit de la Provence or savor the flavor of B&G wines from Les Vins de France, sponsored by Barton & Guestier.  At Galerie des Halles, serious art lovers will welcome Parisian Impressionist souvenirs, books, historical items and original artwork.  For those who simply want their own replica of the Eiffel Tower, Souvenirs de France has it all.
  • United Kingdom - Whether it’s tea for two or two for tea, the United Kingdom pavilion features the finest Royal Doulton and Herman Dodge bone china teapots, cups and accessories. Guests can swing into action with men’s and women’s sportswear collection by Wimbledon. English lavender is the featured fragrance by Taylor of London.  At The Crown & Crest, theme chess sets are a collector’s dream with characters from tales of Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood or Alice in Wonderland. The shop also features pub coasters and police whistles for those with an eye for novelties.
  • Canada - Gets are invited to get back to their Roots, the premier shopping brand of the nation. From Roots logo sweaters, hats and fragrance by the famed merchandise line to the Northwest Mercantile boasting real maple syrup, guests will enjoy a shopping adventure that is oh so Canada.  La Boutique des Provinces features ceramics, dolls and other assorted gift items. Trading Post showcases gifts representing Canada’s frontier days.

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