Jiko - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

4.6

34 Reviews

$31 to $50

African

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens and boutique South African wines transport you to the heart of Africa. Twin wood-burning ovens roar as subtly changing light mimics the warm red, orange and gold tones of an African sunset. Watch chefs prepare appetizers in the open show kitchen, and discover a delicious blend of traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. Steak, chicken, seafood, vegan and vegetarian dishes are infused with a uniquely bold blend of tantalizing flavors and fragrant spices. Changing seasonally, the menu may include flavor bursting appetizers like imaginative brick oven-fired flatbreads and mouth-watering entrées such as oak-grilled filet mignon. The children’s menu features pizza, grilled chicken or steak, and market-fresh fish served with ancient grains and vegetables.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
African
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(407) 939-3463
Website
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom-lodge/jiko-the-cooking-place/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32830-8410
Neighborhood
Celebration
Parking details
Please show your reservation confirmation to the security host/hostess upon arrival to the resort for access to the self-parking area. Valet parking, where available, is not included.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

34 Reviews

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RaniaG
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very nice place in the area - food was so delicious and definitely worth the money
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Carol
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was poor with dirty dishes not cleared between courses. The server had the attitude that all tourists are just”lucky” to be at the restaurant. The service did not match the price.
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Meagan VIP
Greater Boston43 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 1, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We visited the Animal Kingdom Lodge just for dinner. We heard from friends Jiko had an excellent wine list. That did not disappoint, as our wine was delicious. But the service was SO slow. The only think that came fast was our toddler’s dinner. We ordered no appetizers and received no bread. It took our entree an hour to arrive. The food was fine, but not nearly worth the price tag. I really thought I would see more at a Disney property.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic, both food and service. It’s expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
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KristinB
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and outstanding service!!
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OpenTable Diner
Dubai22 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 23, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The filet mignon and Kushari were amazing. Worth a visit even if you aren’t a guest of Animal Kingdom Lodge!
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Jamie
Philadelphia1 review
4.0
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not bad but not awesome. Some of the food was really good: flatbread, filet mignon. The bread was not warm, no flavor really, same with the butter. My boyfriend got the lamb and it just didn’t have enough flavor, kind of bland. The environment was cool with music, although some people weren’t adhering to the dress code. Overall, were disappointed we spent that kind of money for not amazing food. But hey, it’s Disney food. Can’t expect anything crazy good.
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MiriamR
Phoenix1 review
3.0
Dined on August 3, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It’s just too much money for the value. The food, ambiance and service were all very good, but not excellent. We would have done better to take the buffet at Boma.
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HappyThanksgiving
Orlando6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My issue was the online reservations, I wanted to eat at Boma not Jiko. When I made the reservations but I am not sure how or when in the process my preferred restaurant got changed. When we arrived they would accommodate us at Boma but they were completely booked at the wait could have been several hours.
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DrWTS VIP
Orlando34 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We took the tour of the restaurants the day before and chose to eat with Jiko for our birthdays. We had to keep reminding the server we were celebrating birthdays. We wore pins as well. The food was good and we had the bone marrow. We asked for a small variation on the set menu but the waiter said "unfortunately" so many times we gave up trying to reason with him. We even asked to speak to the chef but the chef never appeared or acknowledged us. TWO BIRTHDAYS and we asked to see the chef and "unfortunately" we won't be coming back. If the chef or kitchen cannot accommodate a menu variation then "unfortunately" we will go elsewhere. Boma is a great restaurant but "unfortunately" there was not a reservation at a reasonable time for us.
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Jiko - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is rated 4.6 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

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2901 Osceola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32830-8410

Additional information

Neighborhood
Celebration
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
African
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Please show your reservation confirmation to the security host/hostess upon arrival to the resort for access to the self-parking area. Valet parking, where available, is not included.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom-lodge/jiko-the-cooking-place/
Phone number
(407) 939-3463

Jiko - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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What 34 people are saying

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