If Jiko had been on the OP's list, it would have been our vote!I agree with Jiko. Great atmosphere great food and ask the staff to explain the layout of the restaurant. Plus you can arrive early and explore and see the animals.
Yes, the story behind the layout of the restaurant is not known by so many guests, and it's really a shame because so much thought went into it. And as far as getting there early, we did last time-showed up at 4:30 for a 5:45 reservation. Was worried we might have a problem at the gate, but no problem, went right in.I agree with Jiko. Great atmosphere great food and ask the staff to explain the layout of the restaurant. Plus you can arrive early and explore and see the animals.
I was able to get a reservation at 6pm for Narcoossee’s two days before.Thanks so far everyone for your suggestions. I think that I am leaning towards Narcoosees if I can get a reservation there. I do like the atmosphere right on the lake. It isn’t time till next week to make adr’s, but in checking at random, there hasn’t been much availability at Narcoosees. Maybe, if I make it later in our stay?I have in the past enjoyed Jikos, but nothing on the menu strikes me right now. I would like to try Boathouse sometime, but from what people are saying, it doesn’t seem like the atmosphere is as appropriate for our anniversary. But keep the responses coming. And thank you all again.
Responding to my own post here because we just ate at Boathouse for lunch today. A really good meal and good service. But I'd still say it doesn't feel like a date night kind of place.Some very good choices here. I'd put Citrico first followed closely by Flying Fish and Narcoossee. While we like Boathouse, I rate that significantly lower that the others for a special night.
Kind of depends on when the fireworks will be that night. I'd guess in June they are scheduled for 9 pm so see if you can get a 7:30 - 8:00 reservation.What's a good time to get Narcoosse for fireworks? We're going June 12-16.
Just ate there on Tuesday and loved the potato wrapped snapper.what's ate favorites from Flying Fish?