HI Kristen
Three of our favorite restaurants are just next door to the Animal Kingdom at the
Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa. Once finished dining, you could take a taxi home or take a bus to Disney's Hollywood Studios or Epcot then transfer to a Pop Century bus.
Another option is to take the bus from the AK to the AKL then transfer over to a Downtown Disney bus. At
Downtown Disney, there is a wide selection of dining options that are part of the Disney Dining Plan: Cookes of Dublin, Earl of Sandwich, FoodQuest, Pollo Campero/Fresh A-Peel, Wolfgang Puck Express, Cap'n Jack's Restaurant, Planet Hollywood, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, and Wolfgang Puck Cafe (first floor only).
From Downtown Disney, you'll be able to take a bus directly back to your resort.
Have a great trip!