Is the quick service buffet at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort any good? We had our doubts, but were pleasantly surprised.
With a massive re-construction project underway at the venerable Disney moderate resort, CBR’s food court and table service restaurant Shutters have been… shuttered.
As such, the resort is offering a handful of temporary dining options that include a food truck and a buffet that only costs one Quick Service dining credit.
Wait, a quick service buffet? How good can that possibly be?!
Surprisingly good!
The buffet has a nice assortment some Caribbean-influenced dishes such as shrimp, spicy rice, jerk pork and conch chowder, but also more conventional fare such as turkey, mashed potatoes and pasta with red sauce. What was really surprising were the desserts, which were of the caliber you’d find at many of Disney’s various dessert parties around the resort. The favorite seemed to be the Pineapple Tapioca Pudding.
Check out these photos of the buffet below for a complete rundown of items that were available to us.
We found the food to be quite good… as good as many table service buffets we’ve had, in fact. We were the first family to eat on Monday at around 4:30 p.m. Everything was very fresh and piping hot.
It’s clear that this is a convenience for guests who’ve been put off by the renovations, but I’d honestly like to see the buffet become a mainstay at the resort.
Take Out from the Caribbean Beach Food Truck
We also had a meal from the food truck when we first arrived at the resort. It’s typical Disney quick service — not terrible, but nothing to write home about. It’s a nice bonus that they package your meal in a take out box in case you want to return to your room with it. You also have the option of eating in the buffet tent.
If you’re staying at Caribbean Beach in the near future, definitely check out the dining options. The buffet is certainly worth making time for, and a wonderful surprise considering we have low expectations for it.
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