Question Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou?

Gandalf75 · 10-20-2009, 11:24 AM

Which has better food?

I was wondering which I should choose for my birthday dinner. I made reservations at the Blue Bayou. I have been there once before years ago and enjoyed it. But everyone has been telling us that it has been really bad lately, so I thought maybe I should move my birthday dinner to Cafe Orleans. What do you guys think?

splash114 · 10-20-2009, 12:58 PM

We have dined at least once per year at various times at the Blue Bayou for 20 years and have never been disappointed. That would be my choice.

PirateMickey · 10-20-2009, 03:34 PM

^^^^^

Same here.

We're a long-term, multi visit per year diner at the Blue Bayou.

In at least over 50 meals there, we have only encountered one issue and that was about two years ago with the Mahi-Mahi. It wasn't done enough. They left mine on the table for me to enjoy the shrimp and other fixin's on the plate and when they returned with my new plate, it was a full meal! Not just the Mahi-Mahi! And they comp'ed my plate ("both" of them!).

That's a class act right there!

So now you can no longer say, "everyone has been telling us that it has been really bad lately"...

Cafe Orleans is a nice place to eat (we enjoy a few meals there per year ourselves), but for the overall dining experience and especially for a special occassion like your birthday dinner, go to the Blue Bayou.

Bon Apetite!

SnorkletsMom · 10-20-2009, 03:49 PM

It's not about the food, since at both it's ok but not fantastic. It's about the atmosphere and the BB can't be beat. Request a waterside table!

BC_DisneyGeek · 10-20-2009, 04:19 PM

I ate at both on my recent trip.

We found at Cafe Orleans we felt really rushed. We were barely into our appetizer when the entrees arrived, and the crepe in particular was lukewarm (apparently because the food comes from another location).

Blue Bayou was better. I do recommend waiting for a waterside table, as it really is better ambience than other locations. The food is good, but since you are paying for the ambience to a degree, it's worth the extra wait imo, within reason of course.

Gandalf75 · 10-20-2009, 04:22 PM

Good. I really did not want to cancel my birthday reservation at the Blue Bayou. Now I can tell my husband, that experts agree with me.

What is your favorite thing to get there for dinner?

*NeverNeverland* · 10-20-2009, 05:59 PM

Cafe Orleans is A LOT better.
Pomme Frites win over all.
You can even get a monte cristo.

jsdmn2 · 10-20-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandalf75

Good. I really did not want to cancel my birthday reservation at the Blue Bayou. Now I can tell my husband, that experts agree with me.

What is your favorite thing to get there for dinner?

The surf and turf. I'm not a big steak or lobster person (more of a chicken meal type) and the hubby and I shared the steak and lobster last time and it was so good! The lyonnaise potatoes and white aparagus that came on the side were so good! They even split the soup that came with the meal into two little bowls. I ate most of the sides and he ate most of the meat, and we both had room for dessert! I've had some sort of chicken there before and it was good, too.

Bexington · 10-20-2009, 09:20 PM

Say since we're talking about Blue Bayou...

They sometimes offer to let you take your left overs with you (and this always happens cause of how big the portions are. but where are you gonna put it when you go on rides and stuff.

STUPID QUESTION TIME!

can they deliver the food to your hotel room and have someone put it in the fridge =B ala souvenir purchases?

10-20-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
Gandalf75 Wishing upon a star.... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Not near Disneyland, Utah Posts: 160	Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? Which has better food? I was wondering which I should choose for my birthday dinner. I made reservations at the Blue Bayou. I have been there once before years ago and enjoyed it. But everyone has been telling us that it has been really bad lately, so I thought maybe I should move my birthday dinner to Cafe Orleans. What do you guys think?

10-20-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
splash114 I Love Disneyland Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 70	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? We have dined at least once per year at various times at the Blue Bayou for 20 years and have never been disappointed. That would be my choice. __________________ Adults are only kids grown up, anyway - Walt Disney

10-20-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
PirateMickey A Pirate's life for me! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: top half of CA Posts: 3,569	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? ^^^^^ Same here. We're a long-term, multi visit per year diner at the Blue Bayou. In at least over 50 meals there, we have only encountered one issue and that was about two years ago with the Mahi-Mahi. It wasn't done enough. They left mine on the table for me to enjoy the shrimp and other fixin's on the plate and when they returned with my new plate, it was a full meal! Not just the Mahi-Mahi! And they comp'ed my plate ("both" of them!). That's a class act right there! So now you can no longer say, "everyone has been telling us that it has been really bad lately"... Cafe Orleans is a nice place to eat (we enjoy a few meals there per year ourselves), but for the overall dining experience and especially for a special occassion like your birthday dinner, go to the Blue Bayou. Bon Apetite!

10-20-2009, 03:49 PM	#4
SnorkletsMom I see mouse people Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 953	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? It's not about the food, since at both it's ok but not fantastic. It's about the atmosphere and the BB can't be beat. Request a waterside table! __________________ (Disney Legal Department Disclaimer: Nothing in this correspondence shall be construed to be an admission, denial, agreement, repudiation or approval of any rumor, claim or statement, whether written, recorded, broadcast or sent via brain wave. Void where prohibited. This is not legal tender. You must be this tall to read this letter. Your mileage may vary. Residents of Guam, Puerto Rico and all US Territories exempt. Same goes for Liechtenstein. Please keep your hands and arms inside your clothes at all times. You can't handle the truth. This whole courtroom's out of order. E pluribus unum. We cannot be held responsible for the things we do, say or write. The contents of this disclaimer are protected by US and foreign copyright, and may not be reproduced or replayed without the express written permission of the National Basketball Association. Please consider the environment before printing this out. Thank you, come again).-Steve DeGaetano

10-20-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
BC_DisneyGeek Quack! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,684	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? I ate at both on my recent trip. We found at Cafe Orleans we felt really rushed. We were barely into our appetizer when the entrees arrived, and the crepe in particular was lukewarm (apparently because the food comes from another location). Blue Bayou was better. I do recommend waiting for a waterside table, as it really is better ambience than other locations. The food is good, but since you are paying for the ambience to a degree, it's worth the extra wait imo, within reason of course.

10-20-2009, 04:22 PM	#6
Gandalf75 Wishing upon a star.... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Not near Disneyland, Utah Posts: 160	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? Good. I really did not want to cancel my birthday reservation at the Blue Bayou. Now I can tell my husband, that experts agree with me. What is your favorite thing to get there for dinner?

10-20-2009, 05:59 PM	#7
NeverNeverland Gobble Gobble! MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: talkin' turkey Posts: 23,177 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? Cafe Orleans is A LOT better. Pomme Frites win over all. You can even get a monte cristo. __________________ Almost Christmas!!

10-20-2009, 09:20 PM	#9
Bexington Charming Evildoer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 198	Re: Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou? Say since we're talking about Blue Bayou... They sometimes offer to let you take your left overs with you (and this always happens cause of how big the portions are. but where are you gonna put it when you go on rides and stuff. STUPID QUESTION TIME! can they deliver the food to your hotel room and have someone put it in the fridge =B ala souvenir purchases?

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