Description: "In Momma's house we don't put our elbows on the table," Uncle Rob scolded my grandparents. The 50's Prime Time Cafe isn't just a place to eat; its an experience. With no reservations the wait was thirty minutes and Cousin Joan told us to wait in Dad's den. The whole concept behind the restaurant is dining at Momma's house in the 50's, and Dad's den really looked like such. The decor was right out of the 50's. TV's were everywhere showing clips of the Mickey Mouse Club, My Little Margie, and other 50's classics. If the wait was to long Dad's bar is right behind the den.
After waiting for 30 minutes an Aunt came into the living room yelling "Hughey!" My grandparents slowly stood up, she looked at us and state "you the Hughey kids?" She lead us into the next area where knick knacks lined the wall and kitchen tables served as our dining area. Next Uncle Rob came out, moved some of the chairs, and informed us "move the tables if you have to. We are always moving the furniture at Momma's house" and "I do everything around here so you can set the table yourself." He pulled over the a chair, sat down and informed us of the rules; we must clear our plates, and no elbows on the table. This is an enforced rule. Desert will be withheld if the plate isn't clear and non of the waiters are shy in telling a customer to get their elbows off the table.
The food wasn't bad either. They serve pot roast with mashed potatoes ($16.99), meatloaf with green beans ($14.99), a stacked sandwich with chips ($9.99), roasted pepper ($12.49), chicken pot pie ($16.99), and salad. I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans ($!4.99) and a cherry flavored soda ($3.09). The sodas have unlimited refills and they even send you home with a fresh cup of soda to go. The desert list looks even better. they have s'mores ($4.79), ice cream sundaes ($4.99), brownie sundae ($5.9), cobbler ($5.49), and angel food cake ($4.99). However I was so full that I couldn't even consider eating desert.
The food is good, but the atmosphere, and the entertainment that comes along with the food makes the wait time and the price worth it. The 50's Prime Time Cafe truly embodies the magic of Disney. The restaurant transported me back into the days when Dad knew best, everyone looked perfect all of the time, and all problems were solved in 30 minutes.
Close