Best Epcot TS for Solo Diner?

[SoloStitchGirl]

Hey y'all, I'm curious: What are your favorite Epcot TS restaurants for dining solo?

 

[fla4fun]

Hey y'all, I'm curious: What are your favorite Epcot TS restaurants for dining solo?

Whatever one I like the most! I have never had a sub par experience dining as a solo, so go wherever you want to.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I agree - there's not really a bad spot to dine solo. I will say, though, if you're solo and looking to perhaps enjoy some company for a meal, you'll be seated with 6-8 others if you do Teppan Ido in Japan - just a potential option, depending on your plans!

 

[Simba's Mom]

I agree - there's not really a bad spot to dine solo. I will say, though, if you're solo and looking to perhaps enjoy some company for a meal, you'll be seated with 6-8 others if you do Teppan Ido in Japan - just a potential option, depending on your plans!

However, be aware that not all company is necessarily enjoyable. I had the worst solo dining experience at Teppan Edo. The person seated next to me was a teenager who'd encountered her nightmare-not only was she vacationing with parents, but now they'd seated her next to a stranger. She refused to speak to me, and I was at the end of the table. Plus it was too loud to talk with anyone else. At the end of the meal, I don't know who was more anxious to leave. That's when I decided that I'd much rather be solo than to wish I was! Other than there, all other restaurants in Epcot have been great for me dining solo.

 

[SoloStitchGirl]

However, be aware that not all company is necessarily enjoyable. I had the worst solo dining experience at Teppan Edo. The person seated next to me was a teenager who'd encountered her nightmare-not only was she vacationing with parents, but now they'd seated her next to a stranger. She refused to speak to me, and I was at the end of the table. Plus it was too loud to talk with anyone else. At the end of the meal, I don't know who was more anxious to leave. That's when I decided that I'd much rather be solo than to wish I was! Other than there, all other restaurants in Epcot have been great for me dining solo.

This is definitely a concern-- I'm pretty introverted, but I'll kibbitz with folks in queues and such if they look friendly. I'm also perfectly fine eating by myself in restaurants. But places like Teppan Edo might be really awkward if the person next to me is scowly or grumpy, because it would feel rude to fall back onto my solo routine of headphones and phone, but the person next to me isn't friendly and doesn't want to chat.

 

[kwdw]

I avoid the places the do the group seating, but other than that, where you want! My favorite solo character meal is Garden Grill because it’s quieter and the handlers always help with photos. Space 220 lounge as a walk up at the bar isn’t too hard to get. I’ve eaten at probably two-thirds of them solo. Had only one bad experience at San Angel because a large party next to me kept encroaching in my space and I had bad service, but I have also had great experiences there.

 

[SoloStitchGirl]

Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to go with Shiki-Sai-- that duck udon sounds fantastic!

 

[thanxfornoticin]

This is definitely a concern-- I'm pretty introverted, but I'll kibbitz with folks in queues and such if they look friendly. I'm also perfectly fine eating by myself in restaurants. But places like Teppan Edo might be really awkward if the person next to me is scowly or grumpy, because it would feel rude to fall back onto my solo routine of headphones and phone, but the person next to me isn't friendly and doesn't want to chat.

It was only a potential option in the event you might be interested in some company. Plenty of completely solo options available. Enjoy your trip!

 

[zackiedawg]

My go-to choices when solo are usually Hacienda de San Angel, sometimes San Angel Inn, Space 220, and Monseur Paul's. I haven't done Le Cellier or Biergarden solo - they just seem too crowded - and the seating at group tables in Biergarden just never struck me as worth the chance of getting an anti-social group or a group into their own conversations and not including another party. I also often head over to the Epcot Resort area and hit some of those restaurants like Fountain, Il Mulino, Beaches, Trattoria Al Forno, and Ale & Compass...all are a fairly easy walk from the park and you can walk right back in after.

 

[emilyann704]

I'll echo the others that say any restaurant but I did dine at San Angel Inn solo since I love Mexican food and it was nostalgic for me (went a lot as a kid) and didn't love it. I wasn't uncomfortable but since the lighting is so dark I couldn't see my book to read. I could have looked at my phone but I don't love doing that during meals.

I like doing bar seating for a lot of solo meals, even at nicer restaurants.

 

[aboveH20]

My 2 cents.

I’ve eaten at many, many places solo. My favorite at Epcot is probably Coral Reef because there’s something to look at.

Didn’t like LeCellier because tables were so close it was impossible not to hear conversations next to me. Entertaining, of course, but I felt uncomfortable.

Didn’t like Teppanado because I was squeezed between two families. (Don’t remember exactly, but my sense is that it was a table for 8 and I was the ninth.) People on either side weren’t interested in conversing.

Didn’t like Garden Grill (Grille?) because there was just way too much food for one.

Didn’t like Monsieur Paul because I was seated away from the windows and every time I tried looking out the window the woman seated at the window seemed to be looking back. Felt awkward.

I know it sounds like I didn’t like anything, which is and isn’t true. The longer I’ve been dining solo the more conscious I am of what to look at while eating. I want to enjoy the atmosphere, I don’t want to look at my phone or take a book and I’m always conscious of how close I am to the diners around me. Like it said, I’m perfectly happy to listen to their conversations, but don’t know it they appreciate it.

 

[georgina]

I almost never do TS at Epcot, as I am usually there during a festival with booths, but had a good meal at La Creperie. Stuffed myself full with a savory and dessert crepe, and didn't wait long enough before going on GOTG! Only time I have felt a bit queasy after that ride.

 

[Mousetopia]

My go-to choices when solo are usually Hacienda de San Angel, sometimes San Angel Inn, Space 220, and Monseur Paul's. I haven't done Le Cellier or Biergarden solo - they just seem too crowded - and the seating at group tables in Biergarden just never struck me as worth the chance of getting an anti-social group or a group into their own conversations and not including another party. I also often head over to the Epcot Resort area and hit some of those restaurants like Fountain, Il Mulino, Beaches, Trattoria Al Forno, and Ale & Compass...all are a fairly easy walk from the park and you can walk right back in after.

Unless it has gone back Biergarten got away from the group sitting after covid. I had a table to myself.

 

[Snowysmom]

I ate at La Creperie solo. Great service and good food. The server stopped and chatted, made sure I had everything, and was very attentive. I would go again. Most of the other table service in Epcot does not interest me as a solo diner. Plus I do like the booths and snacks and tend to snack my way through the day.

 

[Miffy]

Since no one else has mentioned this: Nine Dragons. I've eaten solo there several times and it's really a perfect place for a solo diner. It's quiet, cool, comfortable, and I like the food there. Also, one can often walk up there as it's rarely crowded. And, as an added bonus, the waitstaff is wonderful.