Choosing where to eat in EPCOT can be challenging, especially when there are so many great dining options around the World Showcase.

EPCOT is home to 11 country pavilions, and each pavilion offers great options for a meal. Some of these restaurants are so popular that it can be hard to snag your Advance Dining Reservation when the 60-day window opens. When it comes time for you to book your dining reservations, trust us, you will want to book an 8 PM or later reservation at these five World Showcase restaurants.

Now, we know that 8 PM may seem like a late dinner time, but we promise there is a good reason to book a late dinner when you visit EPCOT. 

Magic Kingdom is not the only Disney World park with a fireworks show. Each night at park close, the skies around the World Showcase Lagoon light up when Luminous: The Symphony of Us starts. 

On most days, EPCOT closes at 9 PM, and Luminous starts right at 9 PM. While you can stand around the World Showcase Lagoon, you can also view the show from the comfort of your table at one of these five restaurants! 

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La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico Pavilion)

Starting to the left of the World Showcase is the Mexico Pavilion. While many people may want to dine in Mexico’s pyramid at San Angel Inn Restaurante, you may want to consider La Hacienda de San Angel, which sits right on the water of the World Showcase Lagoon. Not only does this restaurant have a delicious menu, but there are huge windows that give you a great view of the fireworks!

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya (Japan Pavilion)

Watching fireworks from the Japan Pavilion is a great choice, as it gives you a cool and clear view of the show when you watch it through the Torii Gate. But if you are looking to dine in Japan during the fireworks, then you will get a nice view at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. You can enjoy your sushi with an elevated view of the show!

Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion)

While La Hacienda de San Angel is on the water, Spice Road Table is both outside and inside on the water, giving you a clearer view if you choose to eat outside. Here you can find Moroccan-inspired tapas and drinks.

Monsieur Paul (France Pavilion)

Located on the second floor of Chefs de France, Monsieur Paul provides an elevated view of the show. While this location offers a great view through the windows, you will have to be in the mood to splurge and have a big meal, as Monsieur Paul has a prix-fixe seven-course menu!

Rose & Crown Dining Room (UK Pavilion)

For the final restaurant, you can head to the Rose & Crown Dining Room to grab a beer with a view! This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, and it is right on the World Showcase Lagoon. To get the best view, we recommend requesting a table on the patio.

While you will not always be guaranteed a window or outdoor table, it does not hurt to request one when you check in with a Cast Member. When we recently dined at Monsieur Paul, our server moved us to a closer table to the window during our sixth course so we could have a better view—and we did not even have to ask!

We recommend making a reservation around 8 PM to guarantee that you are seated before the show starts. While the fireworks are usually at 9 PM, make sure to check the park hours for the day you plan to dine.  

Regardless of where you choose to dine at EPCOT, there are so many great options for you to try, but if you want to eat with a view of the fireworks, these five restaurants will give you the best viewing opportunities!

Have you dined at these restaurants in EPCOT during fireworks? Let us know in the comments!

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