27 Best Southern Restaurants near Lake Buena Vista

“Delicious and will need to come back everytime I visit Disney!

We came to Homecomin' based on all the amazing reviews we had seen online and made sure to grab a reservation way ahead of our trip as we did not want to miss the opportunity to eat there. It can get difficult grabbing a spot here so we reccomend reservations whenever you can.

We arrived and probably waited about 5-10 minutes before we had gotten seated.

At first we wanted to grab a bunch of different items as we were starving and excited to eat here, but thankfully our server talked us out of it because by the end of the meal, we knew we had ordered enough to be stuffed! The portions are filling so keep that in mind.

We started with the Hush Puppies to warm up our pallete. They were so good - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. They paired very well with the pimento cheese and jalapeño jelly. A great bite.

I had to grab the Thigh High Chicken Biscuits and they lived and maybe even surpassed my expectations. It was so juicy, buttery, and flaky and every bite hit! Two sandwiches in and I was already feeling full but I could not resist finishing these guys off! I will probably get this again when I come back because they were that good!

I am already planning my next Disney trip and Homecomin' is at the very top! I hear they have a great weekend only brunch that i would love to give a try. If you are pondering whether to try this place or not, you will absolutely regret not coming here! Highly recommend.“

“Disney Springs, c'est le Disney Village de Walt Disney World mais en 10x plus grand que la version parisienne 🗼. On y découvre des centaines de magasins 🛍 et des dizaines de restaurants 🍽 ainsi que des divertissements 🎉 à gogo. Niveau shopping, n'hésitez pas à passer par exemple au plus grand magasin Disney du monde 🛒 : le World of Disney. Vous aurez également la possibilité de faire vos emplettes chez M'M's World, Lego Store ou Coca Cola Store mais aussi chez les classique Levis, Zara, etc. Niveau resto, que vous soyez quick service, snack ou table service, vous pourrez consommer de la cuisine américaine 🍔, de la cuisine du monde 🍣ou des snacks 🥯Disney au Candy Cauldron . C'est également ici que se produit le cirque du soleil 🏟🏟. Disney Springs est gratuit et vous permet de faire une pause animée en dehors des parcs.“

“Tori is the best! Service was fast and friendly. The beer was cold, the band was hot and the whole place rocks. I’ll be back.“

“Was very impressed. My date and I had the cornbread , oyster rockefeller and the truffle deviled eggs, impressive intricate cajun menu“

“Food is delicious! Atmosphere is great, place is clean and quick service. Staff is not friendly and they rush you as you’re trying to order. I’ve recently discovered the place and have visited a few times over the month and it’s been consistently the same with staff not being friendly.“

“One of the best homemade food you will ever eat I recommend this place to anyone looking for good quality and clean food just give it a shot and thank me later 😎👍🏽“

“We celebrated our daughters 5 year seizure free on Valentine’s Day and we brought a cake and it had fallen sideways- I asked the waiter if it was at all possible to be fixed and they said it could not but they would try and come up with something. They ended up making her a whole new cake and it was beautiful!! It was so special! They truly went above and beyond for our daughter !! Thank you so much!“

“For adult dining this beats the poolside option. The prices are relatively reasonable. The smash burger was very filling and tasted great. The ambiance is much quieter. Plenty of drink choices. Beers start at $10, which is steep, but no higher than what they charge in the pantry. The French fries were frozen crinkle fries, the lone low point in the experience.“

“We came to the concert venue for Saved By the 90s and it was an absolutely miserable experience. The event was completely oversold. You could not even walk from one side of the venue to the other to use the restroom without fully pressing your body to someone else from boobs to butt. There was no space whatsoever to stand comfortably and actually see the band. If you wanted a single inch of space, you needed to go to the corner where you couldn't see the band or just leave. They were giving away free tickets to the event as of 2 days prior, making it an absolute miserable experience. It was an absolute safety and fire hazard. They need to focus on the experience, not just profit. Do better.“

“Ellie Lou’s is a must stop for the BBQ lover in Disney. The owner is fantastic and the food is delicious!“

“SO good!!! The food, service, atmosphere…all perfect!!! This will be our new breakfast spot when we’re in town!! The Maple Vanilla Latte is 😘“

“We loved the food but sad we didn’t get to do the trivia quiz we have heard about. We had a lovely meal tonight and cocktails but unfortunately it wasn’t the experience we had hoped for. As we are from England it’s a very rare chance we would be able to visit. We have heard about the forest gump quiz but unfortunately our server didn’t do this with us. It wasn’t busy as we had just walked in so we were hoping for the full experience. If we have had the full experience we would have given a top rating.“

“Worth visiting! Food, atmosphere and service were all great! Donna is amazing and so welcoming and kind. The best chef! We went back multiple times because of her.“

“Amazing food and great service“

“Hands down the best seafood I have had in a very long time. I was lucky to try this great food at a food truck Friday. The chicken and shrimp, my wife and 3 year old enjoyed. I went with the shrimp and crab. It was amazing. Fresh cooked to order. It came with potatoes, sausage and an ear of corn all smothered in this amazing homemade butter.I could go on and on about how great this meal was. And normally I don’t write about food, but this deserves 5 stars and more.I hope they are back in my town again next month because I really want to try the lobster.Great customer service and great people all around. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed.“

“The food and staff were amazing! Everything was served piping hot, straight from the grill or fryer. It was incredibly delicious — definitely a must-try! The taste and service were both outstanding. I always crave food served this fresh and hot, not cold.“

“Doordash needs to update their menu. Because there’s nothing worse than calling to confirm correct order with staff that’s most of the time rude. Every time I call it’s a problem but nothing I can do when I’m just trying to order food correctly and spend money there.“

“Went for Sunday lunch with the fam!

Food- everything we ate was delicious. We got the 3 app( tenders, spin dip, curds), burgers, fish lunch, and pasta. All were well seasoned and huge portion sizes. And, those starter breads were too tasty.

Service - Abraham took great care of us. He was knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and super friendly.

Vibe - casual and cozy. Good for families and friends.

Space-the space in huge. Nice bar area. Lots of tables and booths available. And sunroom too.“

“Great dining for families. It’s hard to get a good value these days. Great food and service. Plenty of variety with food and desserts. Love the rolls! This location is clean and friendly. I enjoy dining in but take out when I don’t have as much time.“

“Prob my new favorite restaurant. Very affordable and large portions of food. I got a chicken sandwich and the trio option with 3 tenders and a huge pile of cheese bites. For less than $25. Thats two entrees. The butter croissant they give you is really good and their coke is really good. Food tasted excellent and was plentiful as well as very affordable.“

“My husband and I went last night and our waitress Tatiana was very friendly and attentive! Our meals were great and as we walked in we were given a free shareable! We ordered the cinnamon roll skillet which was delicious!“

“I came to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen to have lunch. This place is spacious and has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Once I was seated and looked over the menu, I ordered a drink and the meatloaf, which was served with two sides: steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes.

Before the food arrived, the server brought over a plate of honey butter croissants. OMG, these croissants were absolutely delicious! So warm, soft, and flaky--the honey butter drizzle was chef's kiss.

The deliciousness continued with the meatloaf, which was moist, perfectly cooked, and covered in a rich, flavorful gravy; complemented by the tender broccoli and creamy mashed potatoes. This was comfort food at its best. My drink (Tito's & cranberry) was delightful and well-balanced. If I wasn't so stuffed, I would have ordered another one.

If you want to experience a variety of American comfort food with all day, every day happy hour at budget friendly prices, then I highly recommend Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen.“

“Served certain Spanish food“

“Got great deals for our new great grandson for his July 4th outfit. Husband’s meal was ok. My chicken n dumplings were terrible!! Half of it I could not eat - tasted and looked like they had scraped the bottom of the pot! Dumplings all stuck together and so thick the middle was like raw dough! I usually order the same meal when eating there. But this was terrible!! Our waiter was great! Love the peach iced tea!!!“

“Dine inside and everything was delicious.“

“We had a very kind Spanish waitress.I did not get her name to give her recognition.My daughter and I both tipped her well.The food was delicious but not as many desserts as in prior years.“

“Great staff. Made my 3 year old buttered noodles !“