If you’re heading to DisneyWorld, chances are you are looking forward to the food! You’re in for a treat. There are so many great options. In fact, there are so many options that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I’ve narrowed it down to the best restaurants at Animal Kingdom in DisneyWorld just for you! I’ve also noted if a reservation is recommended and if mobile ordering is available. You can book your dining reservations 60 days in advance! Keep in mind, some of these dining options may be closed right now due to the pandemic. Check out my Complete Guide To Planning for DisneyWorld!
Quick Service
If you’re looking for something fast, a quick service dining option is your best bet! Most quick service restaurants offer mobile ordering. I highly recommend you use this! Just open up the DisneyWorld app and use it to order and pay for your meal. This is such a time saver! When you arrive at the restaurant, just notify them using the app and they will prepare your food and alert you when it’s ready.
Flame Tree Barbecue
Location: Discovery Island
Price: $
Reservation: no
Dining style: Quick service, Mobile Ordering
Type of food: American
If you love barbecue(and who doesn’t?) you need to put this on your list! They offer an assortment of smokehouse meats and chicken. Along with classic sides like baked beans and coleslaw. Enjoy the view of Discovery River as you enjoy your meal! You can find the menu here.
Restaurantosaurus
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.
Price: $
Reservation: no
Dining style: Quick service, Mobile ordering
Type of food: American
Dine on angus burgers and chicken nuggets in this Dino themed restaurant. Dino lovers and paleontologist of all ages will enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Portions are generous, so consider sharing! The also have a plant based option. You can find the menu here.
Pizzafari
Location: Discovery Island
Price: $$
Reservation: yes, but quick service is available without a reservation
Dining style: Quick service
Type of food: American, Italian, Family Style
Calling all pizza lovers! Here’s an Italian feast you don’t want to miss! This place is a family favorite. Salads, Pizza, Pasta and Desserts. This place has it all! Plus, choose from one of five dining rooms each decorated with a different animal theme. Our favorite is the upside down room! Check out the menu here.
Harambe Market
Location: Africa
Price: $
Reservation: no
Dining style: Quick service, Mobile ordering
Type of food: African
This open air plaza makes you feel like you’re actually dining in Africa! The have a full array of delicious food to choose from. Ribs, Chicken, Rice bowls. They are all delicious! Plus, they’ve got uncrustables for the kids. Also, their hot chocolate on a cold day is delicious! Find the menu here.
Yak & Yeti Local Foods Café
Location: Asia
Price: $
Reservation: no
Dining style: Quick service
Type of food: Asian, American
This place is one of the most popular restaurants in the park and for good reason! It’s delicious! They’ve got teriyaki beef bowls, egg rolls and fried rice. The honey chicken is my favorite! Find their menu here.
Satu’li Canteen
Location: Pandora
Price: $
Reservation: no
Dining style: Quick service, Mobile ordering
Type of food: American, Asian
Ever wonder what it’s like to eat like the Na’vi? This is your chance! Healthy and and reimagined favorites are on the menu. For our family, this is one of the best restaurants at Animal Kingdom in DisneyWorld. We love the Slow-Roasted Sliced Grilled Beef Bowl and the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods- Bao Buns. Check out the menu here.
Table Service Dining
If you’re looking to take a break and enjoy a nice meal, I recommend one of these table service dining options. They are some of the best restaurants at Animal Kingdom in DisneyWorld. I recommend making a reservation if you choose to dine at one of these locations.
Rainforest Cafe
Location: Main Entrance of Animal Kingdom
Price: $$
Reservation: yes
Dining style: Table Service
Type of food: American
Enjoy your meal in the middle of a tropical rain forest! You’ll be surrounded by animated animals, colorful birds and an occasional rainstorm. There’s a large menu sure to please everyone in your party. The sparkling volcano is an amazing way to end your meal. Make sure you share, it’s huge! Find the menu here.
Yak & Yeti
Location: Asia
Price: $$
Reservation: Yes
Dining style: Table Service
Type of food: American, Asian, Chinese, Seafood
This Nepalese style restaurant is gorgeous! This eclectic eatery offers a menu of sweet-and-sour chicken, ahi tuna nachos, pork pot stickers and Kobe beef burgers. They have kid friendly options like cheese burgers and mac and cheese. This is the cheapest of all the table service restaurants at Animal Kingdom, but the quality of food and the experience are great! Check out the menu here.
Tiffins Restaurant
Location: Discovery Island
Price: $$$
Reservation: Yes
Dining style: Table service
Type of food: African, Asian, Latin, Fine Dining
If you’re looking for fine dining with an exotic flare, this is your place! You can find an array of exotic items including Spiced Chickpea Falafel, Charred Octopus and Roasted Calabaza Squash Soup. They do offer a children’s menu, but this is not a place I would take children. They would be happier somewhere else. If you happen to have a group of adults, I would definitely consider this an option! Find the menu here.
Character Dining
Character dining at the Animal Kingdom is nothing short of wild! There’s only one character dining option and it’s extremely popular. Make sure you make your reservations early. Space is limited and these character dining experiences are very popular.
Tusker House
Location: Africa
Price: $$$
Reservation: Yes
Dining style: Table service
Type of food: American, African, Buffet
Inside Tusker House you’ll find a family friendly buffet with an African flair. The highlight of the experience is Donald and his friends in their safari gear! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are looking to save a little money, breakfast is the cheapest. Check out the menu here.
As you can see, there’s a lot of options! Hopefully my list of the best restaurants at Magic Kingdom in DisneyWorld was helpful for you! If you need more food guides, ou can find my guide for Magic Kingdom here.
