How is Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin restaurant rated?

Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

3.8 (316)

$31 to $50

American

1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Guests will feel as if they have been transported to the tranquil gardens of Central Park after stepping into the Garden Grove restaurant in the Walt Disney World Swan Resort. The centerpiece of this unique restaurant is a beautiful 25-foot oak tree, adorned with twinkling lights and paper lanterns, a true spectacle for diners. During the day, families can feast in the park-like atmosphere while bright sunlight from the restaurant's tall windows illuminates the room.

Please also note that we do not accept the Disney Dining Plan, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards, or any other form of Disney payment.*

Not bookable

Online reservations at Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin can only be made directly on their website.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Lunch Daily 6:30 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(407) 934-1717
Website
http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.com/gardengrove
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
Neighborhood
Florida
Parking details
There is a fee for on site parking and valet parking.
Entertainment
The young at heart will also enjoy Disney character dining for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Garden Grove is open for breakfast and lunch daily. Characters will be there 7 days a week for breakfast on the following dates: February 29th through April 12th; May 30th through August 30th; November 21st through January 3rd, 2021.
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 316 people are saying

Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.5Food
4.0Service
3.8Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

316 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East11 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 26, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Since this was Thanksgiving I felt that the service was lacking. The food was ok and we went out for my son's birthday. We waited over 20 minutes for our dessert, and before we got it the server brought us our check. She asked if we got dessert and we didn't and she offered it because it came with the meal. We ultimately declined because we had waited so long. Then we had to wait about 10 minutes just to pay. I would never go here again.
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SherylM
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on November 26, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We did Thanksgiving here as we have in the past. We will not be back. It’s not a buffet due to Covid, which we knew but still no excuse for a dinner that cost $280 for 5 people! They were extremely short staffed with only two waitresses. We went ahead of dinner rush at 4:30. It didn’t help! We ordered, they forgot our soup and brought dinner. We asked about the soup after a long wait to get a waitress. It came after we had the dinner. The dinner was cold. We were afraid to ask to heat it up as it’s never a good thing to send food back and we didn’t know when we would get it back. Refills on drinks were non existent as the poor waitresses were too busy to get their attention. The desserts were awful. Just a mix of desserts thrown in a plate, cold, hard, mini pies, stale brownies. We were not only celebrating Thanksgiving but our 20th anniversary vow renewal. I wish I had chosen a better restaurant. Such a shame as it was one of our favorites in the past and the nostalgia of it for our family was great but for no discounts of any kind and it being horrible we won’t return. We did say food was cold and the wait for things was more than obvious to the way staff yet no kind of discount or any compensation was offered. Such a shame.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County3 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 13, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Family trip to Disney. Disappointed with the food all together. It was overpriced and the service was poor.
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SuiM
New South Wales1 review
3.0
Dined on January 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was extremely salty, to the point it was hurting my lips (chowder clam soup, chicken soup and the pasta). Our Server Carlos was great, tho and the deserts were very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was so very amazing! Food was delicious and Pluto and especially Goofy were so precious to our grandchildren, to all 7 of us.
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LorryL
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great character interaction and a great value compared to Disney character meals - but not many gf choices esp for kids - they were wonderful and got my granddaughter an entree from another restaurant in the Swan hotel - prime rib was huge portion —wish we could have shared - much too big would rather it be cheaper and serve smaller piece - and 25 for kids meal is a lot - Grilled cheese and fries -they didn’t eat salad bar and desert bar nor soup - still Much better value than a Disney character breakfast or dinner - so would try again but order a different entree.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to the Garden Grove restaurant at Disney’s Swan, for the past 4 years, for New Years Eve dinner. The food is always very good with plenty of choices. We go back not only for the food, but also the service. Our waiter, Oscar has waited on us for the past 4 years and he is the best. Thank you Oscar and Garden Grove for a great dinner! See you next year.
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onnos
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
1.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very cold Poor food Poor salad bar Nice Pluto But overall very bad quality experience. For european visitors not a place to go
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TimJ
Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review
1.0
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Awful experience. We had a reservation and were seated half an hour late. Hard to believe since the restaurant was almost empty. This restaurant is way overpriced and unfortunately the food is terrible. I can't help but feel they are taking advantage of families visiting Disney and have little choice for dinner options. I will never visit this restaurant or the Dolphin/Swan resort in the future.
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ZacharyR VIP
San Antonio12 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 26, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our server never showed up, bad service.
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Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is rated 3.8 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for Garden Grove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830

Additional information

Neighborhood
Florida
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Lunch Daily 6:30 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a fee for on site parking and valet parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The young at heart will also enjoy Disney character dining for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Garden Grove is open for breakfast and lunch daily. Characters will be there 7 days a week for breakfast on the following dates: February 29th through April 12th; May 30th through August 30th; November 21st through January 3rd, 2021.
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.com/gardengrove
Phone number
(407) 934-1717