Certified by Jiko - The Cooking Place • Aug 30, 2026
Monday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
1 menu · 113 items
Explore offerings from Jiko - The Cooking Place on 2901 Osceola Parkway in Lake Buena Vista, with popular appetizers, entrées, enhancements, and desserts available at this location.
Mushrooms, Pickled Vegetables, Avocado-Tomatillo Purée, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Entrées
From the Oak Grill*
Per Serving
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, served with Four-Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace
Our loose-leaf Mountain Berry herbal tea is a fruity superfood blend of Saskatoon berries, currants, hibiscus and rosehips, sealed with sweetness
Osmanthus Flower
Per Serving
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea
Organic Assam
Per Serving
Grown in the mountains of Assam, this fine leaf tea has a strong full-bodied flavor
Thunderbolt Darjeeling
Per Serving
From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas
Masala Chai
Per Serving
This richly spiced elixir is a complex meritage of Indian Assam in a flavorful dance of hand-ground spices
Shanghai Rose
Per Serving
Fragrant red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea
Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)
Fresh Fruit
Per Serving
Seasonal Garden Salad
Per Serving
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
Per Serving
Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Market-fresh Fish
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Grilled Chicken Breast
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Shrimp with Kushari
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Steak Sosatie
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Macaroni & Cheese
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Kids' Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Seasonal Vegetables
Ancient Grains
Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
Vanilla Ice Cream
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
Paint-Your-Own Ostrich Egg
Herbal Infusions (Caffeine-free) (Serves Two)
Harmony
Per Serving
Organic peppermint leaves, organic chamomile flowers, orange blossoms, and allspice. A fresh and minty herbal blended for complexity, balanced with the fragrant notes of allspice.
Vanilla Rooibos
Per Serving
Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor
Kenya AA Coffee
Kenyan Press Pot Coffee (Serves Two)
Per Serving
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™
Featured Cocktails
Mt. Kilimarita
Per Serving
African Margarita with Sango African Agave Spirit, Tippler's Orange Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Cranberry Juice
Prickly Pear Mule
Per Serving
VUSA African Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Prickly Pear, Ginger Beer, and Lime
Dessert Wines
Broadbent Madeira 10 Year, Portugal
Per Glass
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance, South Africa
Per Glass
Paul Cluver Family Wines Riesling, South Africa
Per Glass
After-Dinner Drinks
Nutty African
Per Serving
Amarula Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Zebratini
Per Serving
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, Amarula Liqueur, and a shot of Espresso in a Chocolate Zebra-striped Martini Glass
Keoke Coffee
Per Serving
Brandy, Kahlúa Liqueur, Bols Dark Crème de Cacao Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Cape Town Coffee
Per Serving
Tippler's Orange Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Rémy Martin Louis XIII
0.5oz $120 | 1.0oz $230 | 1.5oz $330 | 2.0oz $400
Brandies and Ports
Courvoisier VSOP
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Hennessy XO
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Single Malts and Liqueurs
Glenfiddich 12 yr Speyside
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Laphroaig 10 yr Islay
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 12 yr Speyside
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 15 yr Speyside
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 25 yr Speyside
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Lagavulin 16 yr Islay
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Oban 14 yr Western Highlands
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier 100 yr Anniversary
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Amarula
Per Serving
2-oz Pour
Allergy-friendly Appetizers
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
From the Oak Grill*
Per Serving
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, Four Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Market-fresh Fish
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Shellfish, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Grilled Chicken Breast
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Shrimp with Kushari
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Steak Sosatie
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Macaroni & Cheese
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
Per Serving
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Vanilla Ice Cream
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Paint-Your-Own Ostrich Egg
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Reviews
4.6
1,239 reviews
5 stars
1,003
4 stars
121
3 stars
52
2 stars
27
1 star
36
HT
Here & There
3 days ago
5.0
The restaurant is truly beautiful, with an African-inspired atmosphere that feels warm, earthy, and inviting. The décor blends shades of brown and green, creating a natural, calming environment, and the soft African music in the background adds an elegant cultural touch that completes the experience. Our server, Edgar, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and took the time to answer every question we had about the menu. His guidance made the evening feel personal, smooth, and elevated.The food was absolutely exquisite every dish was crafted with care, full of flavor, and presented with elegance. From start to finish, the experience was flawless. A true 5‑star dining experience. Highly recommended.
RB
Ryan Bricker
6 days ago
5.0
Lo behind the bar was so lovely. She helped us choose a bottle of wine off the menu that we thoroughly enjoyed with our meal. Lo was so bright and bubbly, encouraging, shoots straight, a big part of our great experience. Sarah was also a lovely server. We had a great time. Food is top notch.
OT
Olivia Trovarelli
Aug 20, 2026
5.0
Jiko’s is a stand out in terms of delicious and well presented meals, atmosphere, and service. We were blown away by the quality of all of the dishes and the service we had from our server, Erika. Highly recommend the New York strip (the Mac and cheese was the best mac and cheese we’ve had) and the lamb shank. The giraffe bread is visually appealing and tastes just as good.
RW
Rachel West
Aug 16, 2026
5.0
Quiet atmosphere and absolutely delicious cuisine. The wild boar appetizer was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The drinks are wonderful and the children’s “ostrich egg” was such a neat treat.
TS
Trenton Smith
Aug 16, 2026
5.0
Among my favorite places to not just enjoy 5 star level food, but to be with friends and family. We have been coming here for around 20 years and it’s only gotten better!
The whole experience of walking into the lodge, exploring and people watching, before grabbing a drink at the bar is something that has to be done to really complete the journey to dinner. You’ll see the other restaurant Boma and most likely you will hear it lol because there’s a lot of music, and commotion going on, which makes for great entertainment while you’re waiting for your table at Jiko’s.
Once you make your way downstairs you turn towards Jiko’s and everything becomes quieter, calmer, and you’re greeted with a warm hello and welcome to “the cooking place.” You walk past the largest collection of African wine in the country, then the desserts chef crafting the most beautiful desserts you’ve ever seen, to a beautiful dining room with a beautiful view through a wall of glass.
Then there’s the food, which is truly some of the best fine dining available and probably the best in Disney. Brought to you by the greatest servers in the world, every time we are blown away by the level of care and detail we are given and it is the linch pin of the experience. The menu has your standard filet mignon options, perfectly prepared every time, but also includes unique offerings such as Boar which is absolutely incredible! We always encourage everyone to be adventurous and share so we can always get a little bit of everything and nobody’s ever left with anything to say other than “wow.” Be sure to try dessert as it’s not just a tasty treat, but true artistry on a plate…the kind that makes you hesitate taking that first bite because it’s just so beautiful.
If you’re considering Jiko’s for the first time I encourage you to live the adventure as I have described it, you will make a great memory with your own friends & family that will last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jiko - The Cooking Place
What type of cuisine does Jiko - The Cooking Place specialize in?
Jiko - The Cooking Place specializes in African cuisine, particularly South African dishes, featuring vibrant spices and boutique South African wines.
What are the operating hours of Jiko - The Cooking Place?
Jiko - The Cooking Place is open daily from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Where is Jiko - The Cooking Place located?
It is located at 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, in Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area.
Does Jiko - The Cooking Place accept reservations?
Yes, Jiko - The Cooking Place accepts reservations to ensure a seating availability for guests.
What payment methods are accepted at Jiko - The Cooking Place?
Payment options include American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and contactless payments.
Is Jiko - The Cooking Place wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant has wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, seating, and restrooms.
Can families dine at Jiko - The Cooking Place?
Yes, Jiko welcomes families and offers high chairs and a children's menu.
What nearby places can guests visit before or after dining at Jiko?
Guests can visit nearby attractions like Kilimanjaro Club lounge, Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar for tapas and drinks, or Kilimanjaro Safaris for an adventurous experience.
Are there other African restaurants near Jiko - The Cooking Place?
Yes, Boma is another African restaurant nearby offering buffet dining, and The Mara serves African and American cuisine.
How can visitors use nearby facilities like the Chase ATM when visiting Jiko?
Visitors can conveniently access the nearby Chase ATM for cash needs before or after dining at Jiko - The Cooking Place, located within Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge area.
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