Flame Tree Barbecue

Last time I wrote about one of our favorite counter service restaurants at the Magic Kingdom. This time, I thought I'd continue in that theme and write about another of our favorite counter service restaurants; however, this one is at the Animal Kingdom. It's the Flame Tree Barbecue. You'll find it just before you get to Dinoland. It's a fairly small, walk-up only stand and is fairly easy to miss. There isn't any place to sit down and if you hit it during a crowded time you'll have to fight the tight space to get your food. But...the food is worth it.

Here's a sample of the lunch menu:

Soups/Salads

Smoked BBQ Chicken Salad - Served without chicken $4.99 - $6.99

Entree/Main Course

1/2 Slab of St. Louis Ribs - Served with baked beans and corn on the cob. - $8.49
Fruit Plate - Seasonal sliced fruit served with Honey Yogurt. - $6.99
Smoked 1/2 Chicken - Served with baked beans and corn on the cob. - $7.99
Smoked Beef or Pork Sandwich - Served with baked beans and corn on the cob. - $7.29
Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich - Sliced turkey breast served on a multi-grain bun with coleslaw. - $7.29

Side Dish

Cole Slaw - Cole Slaw - $1.69
French Fry Basket - French Fry Basket - $3.49
Onion Rings - Onion rings - $3.79

Dessert

Chocolate Cake - Chocolate Cake - $3.59
Key Lime Pie - Key Lime Pie - $3.59

We found that the portions, typical of Disney, were large enough to split making this a very economical place to eat. We usually take our food and go over to Restaurantasaurs to eat so we have a place to sit down, too. If you get there by 11:30 you can beat the huge crowds.