Be Our Guest or Chefs de France - The DIS Discussion Forums

dvdcrow · 02-03-2013, 08:29 AM

Trying to decide between Be Our Guest or Chefs de France for dinner. We have two granddaughters, ages 8 and 6. I like the menu at Chefs de France better, but I'm thinking the kids would like the atmosphere at Be Our Guest. Not sure if Chefs de France would be too "stuffy" for them. Anyone have any experience with either of these two restaurants?

bushdianee · 02-03-2013, 08:52 AM

Depends on when you are going BOG is booked up the whole week we are there in June

. If you are far enough out you may be luckier than I was.

dvdcrow · 02-03-2013, 09:00 AM

Thanks, we're 180 days out tomorrow, will see what happens.

goofyintoronto · 02-03-2013, 10:04 AM

The atmosphere at BOG looks great. And i like the menu. I would give that a try since its new. I love chefs a lot thou, but i think the kids would like the atmosphere at BOG a bit better. Unless they're big fans of Remy, then i would go there.

sgrabin · 02-03-2013, 01:37 PM

Haven't been to BOG since it just opened, but we really did enjoy Chefs de France, plus there were great spots for viewing Epcot fireworks right after dinner.

Marthasor · 02-03-2013, 06:29 PM

For your granddaughters, hands down, BOG. The restaurant is absolutely magical! It is an amazing experience. The food is good, too. There is nothing magical about Chefs and the food is blah. Definitely book BOG for dinner. If you are still curious about Chefs, a lunch reservation is not hard to come by, but BOG is a MUST if you can get a reservation.

Pakey · 02-03-2013, 06:37 PM

I think the food and atmosphere at BOG is superior to Chefs for adults and certainly would be for children. I've only dined at BOG once but I've done Chefs 5 times that I can recall. There's no question which one I'd choose for a 6 and 8 year old.

katt789 · 02-03-2013, 06:55 PM

Having eaten at both, I can safely say Be Our Guest, and the choice is hands down, no questions. BOG is absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is worth it alone. The food is really good too.

Chefs is good for more "authentic" food, but the atmosphere is nowhere near as awesome. With kids in tow, I'd say it's a no brainer for BOG

kimber11 · 02-06-2013, 10:22 AM

We ate at both of these places last week and I would HIGHLY recommend Be Our Guest for sure over Chefs de Frances.

Be Our Guest was just like being in the movie and our meals were wonderful. After we got to walk around and explore the castle and then get our picture with the master (the beast) afterwards. It was awesome. The Enchanted Tales with Belle is just beside it too and is a definitely must for the kids. It was by far my favourite attraction out of all of the parks.

Chefs de France, the food was not the best and the service was TERRIBLE. The kids enjoyed seeing Remy from Ratatouille but that was the only positive aspect of our meal. I was really quite disappointed and would not go back here again.

Enjoy your trip!

AlohaAnnie · 02-06-2013, 10:25 AM

Be Our Guest

SpectroMagic*o* · 02-06-2013, 01:41 PM

From my experience, Chefs WAS stuffy. Not just the atmosphere but the service too. With girls that age, I think its no question- Be Our Guest. Its still French inspired food so you'll have the best of both worlds...the girls would appreciate eating in Beasts Castle (and even having a photo op with him after dinner!) and you can have the nice french food!

dvdcrow · 02-08-2013, 10:59 AM

Thank you, everyone, for all your advice. We managed to get a reservation for Be Our Guest for dinner on our last night in Disney. After all your comments, I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks again.

kimber11 · 02-10-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dvdcrow

Thank you, everyone, for all your advice. We managed to get a reservation for Be Our Guest for dinner on our last night in Disney. After all your comments, I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks again.

Perfect! You will love it.

KigerKat · 02-10-2013, 09:08 AM

I didn't find BOG stuffy at all. It was great! I know you will love it!!

tinkerhon · 02-17-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kimber11

Perfect! You will love it.

Enjoy !!! We have been to "BoG" 5x so far--- all for dinner--- our DD6 fave !!
As others have said---- its truly magical !!! Like something out of a Fairytale !!!

Would not miss it for the world !!!

02-03-2013, 08:29 AM	#1
dvdcrow Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 31	Be Our Guest or Chefs de France Trying to decide between Be Our Guest or Chefs de France for dinner. We have two granddaughters, ages 8 and 6. I like the menu at Chefs de France better, but I'm thinking the kids would like the atmosphere at Be Our Guest. Not sure if Chefs de France would be too "stuffy" for them. Anyone have any experience with either of these two restaurants?

02-03-2013, 08:52 AM	#2
bushdianee I had a water fun day planned I tend to buy way too many t-shirts when I visit WDW Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 740	Depends on when you are going BOG is booked up the whole week we are there in June. If you are far enough out you may be luckier than I was. __________________

02-03-2013, 10:04 AM	#4
goofyintoronto Proud foot flusher I really wanted to like it, but I didn't Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 6,378	The atmosphere at BOG looks great. And i like the menu. I would give that a try since its new. I love chefs a lot thou, but i think the kids would like the atmosphere at BOG a bit better. Unless they're big fans of Remy, then i would go there. __________________ AUGUST 2012 Dining Review - with PICS!!!!!!!! (ME) (DS13) . . . . (Yogi) (Porker)

02-03-2013, 01:37 PM	#5
sgrabin Mouse Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 129	Haven't been to BOG since it just opened, but we really did enjoy Chefs de France, plus there were great spots for viewing Epcot fireworks right after dinner. __________________ Aug 1978 - WDW offsite (1st trip ever) Sep 1998 - Carribean Beach Resort Oct 2000 - All Star Music Oct 2002 - Wilderness Lodge (plus offsite days) Sep 2006 - Calypso Cay Kissimmee Dec 2008 - Calypso Cay Kissimmee Sep 2009 - Coronado Springs Resort (Loved It!) Oct 2010 - WDW offsite

02-03-2013, 06:55 PM	#8
katt789 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,010	Having eaten at both, I can safely say Be Our Guest, and the choice is hands down, no questions. BOG is absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is worth it alone. The food is really good too. Chefs is good for more "authentic" food, but the atmosphere is nowhere near as awesome. With kids in tow, I'd say it's a no brainer for BOG __________________ My Trip Reports:May 2011/// Sept 2011///Dec 2011/// Jan 2012///April 2012///July 2012//Nov 2012 In Progress: Sept 2012 //Feb 2013

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02-03-2013, 09:00 AM	#3
dvdcrow Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 31	Thanks, we're 180 days out tomorrow, will see what happens.

02-03-2013, 06:29 PM	#6
Marthasor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,789	For your granddaughters, hands down, BOG. The restaurant is absolutely magical! It is an amazing experience. The food is good, too. There is nothing magical about Chefs and the food is blah. Definitely book BOG for dinner. If you are still curious about Chefs, a lunch reservation is not hard to come by, but BOG is a MUST if you can get a reservation.

02-03-2013, 06:37 PM	#7
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,946	I think the food and atmosphere at BOG is superior to Chefs for adults and certainly would be for children. I've only dined at BOG once but I've done Chefs 5 times that I can recall. There's no question which one I'd choose for a 6 and 8 year old.

02-06-2013, 10:22 AM	#9
kimber11 Kimberley Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 98	We ate at both of these places last week and I would HIGHLY recommend Be Our Guest for sure over Chefs de Frances. Be Our Guest was just like being in the movie and our meals were wonderful. After we got to walk around and explore the castle and then get our picture with the master (the beast) afterwards. It was awesome. The Enchanted Tales with Belle is just beside it too and is a definitely must for the kids. It was by far my favourite attraction out of all of the parks. Chefs de France, the food was not the best and the service was TERRIBLE. The kids enjoyed seeing Remy from Ratatouille but that was the only positive aspect of our meal. I was really quite disappointed and would not go back here again. Enjoy your trip!

02-06-2013, 10:25 AM	#10
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,839	Be Our Guest __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 VWL March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

02-06-2013, 01:41 PM	#11
SpectroMagico Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,245	From my experience, Chefs WAS stuffy. Not just the atmosphere but the service too. With girls that age, I think its no question- Be Our Guest. Its still French inspired food so you'll have the best of both worlds...the girls would appreciate eating in Beasts Castle (and even having a photo op with him after dinner!) and you can have the nice french food! __________________ Me(32) DH(31)DD(4) DS(9 months)

02-08-2013, 10:59 AM	#12
dvdcrow Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 31	Thank you, everyone, for all your advice. We managed to get a reservation for Be Our Guest for dinner on our last night in Disney. After all your comments, I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks again.

02-10-2013, 09:08 AM	#14
KigerKat DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,944	I didn't find BOG stuffy at all. It was great! I know you will love it!! __________________ Previous Trips: October 2008 - 6 Days at POR August 2010 - 6 Days at POP Century May 2011 - 9 Days at POP Century December 2011 - 4 Days at DL (off site) May 2012 - 6 Days at POP Century August 2012 - 10 Days at POP Century September 2012 - 3 Days at Saratoga Springs November 2012 - 3 Days at Art of Animation

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