Best Restaurants for Seniors and Other Old People Like Us

I'm interested to hear from people that have been around a bit more than I have. I find the best people to learn from, are those who have been there and done that (pardon the cliche). I think it's a shame more young people don't see the value in the wisdom of those that have been around a bit longer. To me, it's important not only to know what you guys like; but why. Sometimes things look different through your eyes.

Yachtsman is usually quiet and pretty easy to get a table. Pricey though.
Le Cellier is pretty laid back too if you can get over the stress of trying to get a reservation. A little less pricey but still not cheap.
We always eat at "off times" so I have a tendency to think everyplace is more quiet than it really is. Most of the World Showcase restaurants aren't too bad, but they always seem to be a bit bustle-y.

I have good memories of Kona Cafe being relaxed, but I've only eaten there once I think. Does anyone agree/disagree with that one?

I agree with cdub about Yachtsman. Never seems to be too crowded, and there's a laid back vibe.

The restaurants at the Swan and Dolphin are usually hassle and stress free. Some of them are really good too.

Tokyo Dining, at Japan at Epcot is not nearly as popular as it's neighbor, Teppan Edo, and it features floor to ceiling windows which offer great views. Just be sure to check the menu first, as the menu may not appeal to everyone.

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Agree that going anywhere at an "off-time" might offer a more relaxed atomosphere. You can also hit some of the lesser-known quick service dining places like Columbia Harbor House in Magic Kingdom and Backlot Express in DHS.

Another suggestion is to go to hotel food courts at around 10:00am or 4:00pm when everyone's in the parks. They're so relaxing, I find!

For deluxe dining, I like the suggestion of Kona Cafe. There's also Captain's Grille at Yacht Club, which never seems to be busy. Citricos and The Wave seem like calmer, less- crowded places to eat as well.

Tokyo Dining is a great suggestion as far as calmness and view. I agree with the going at off times. I've had nice times sitting in Pinnochio's Village Haus watching the IASW boats go by and eating my pizza.

I've had really relaxing experiences at lots of bustling restaurants just by getting there at 11:00. One thing I don't care for when I'm trying to relax is lots of close together tables. That's a knock on Chefs de France and Nine Dragons as far as relaxing restaurants.

One of my favorite, relaxing meals is to go to the more generic restaurant in my hotel at like 2:30 or around 11:00 for a late breakfast so when there's only a few people there and just relax and eat. Examples of these restaurants:

Kona Cafe in Polynesian
Boma in AKL
Cape May Cafe in Beach Club
Captain's Grille in Yact Club
ESPN Zone too although it can be a little loud.

I have a lot of distinctly relaxingg memories at those restaurants of returning from the parks and eating there at off-hours.

Kona Cafe can be very relaxing if you go after breakfast time, when the Tonga Toast crowds have cleared out.

I think that's true about any restaurant at breakfast time. If you go around 10:30, it's perfect!