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Reviewed by disneyprincess1014 Review Date: 07/03/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
This was our second time eating at Be Our Guest, as we had been there last year too. It is absolutely beautiful and you definitely have to take a walk through the castle to see the rooms and the detail that Disney put into them. This time we sat in the West Wing, which was really interesting and a bit quieter than the loud main room. We ordered the steak and the seafood puff pastry, both of which were good. Our kids ordered grilled cheese and mac & cheese, and liked both. Desserts were yummy- the grey stuff and strawberry cupcakes. Our server was the only downside. Last year we were so fortunate to have Michelle for our server (and she even stopped by to say hello and visit with us for a few minutes- she's the best!). This year, our server acted standoffish and made no real efforts to connect, which was fine, until she saw Michelle talking to us. Then she said that she hopes we like her as much as Michelle, and asked about how we knew Michelle. It was awkward. Otherwise, everything here was really good, and we would return.
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Atmosphere, dessert, food, Beast picturesCons:
—Reviewed by Sabriel17 Review Date: 07/03/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
I booked a dinner reservation 180 days in advance for a special occasion. While I enjoyed the dinner very much, I felt the value for the money wasn't great, you're paying for the experience as much as the food.
To start with, the CMs manning the bridge are not the nicest about answering questions or letting you go to the entrance where there is seating unless your pager has gone off, at which point there's no need to sit outside any longer. I don't know if it was an off day for them, but it didn't make for a good introduction.
Once inside, things got better as our server was very nice, friendly, and professional.
The menu is extremely limited and could stand a few more options, but our server recommended the steak and we took his advice.
It was delicious, cooked exactly as we asked, and had a nice garlic butter on the side.
The kids' options were even more limited, but it's Disney, so we knew that going in and the children ended up picking things off the adults' plates as well.
I wasn't very interested in the dessert cart, but again at our server's recommendation, we tried the grey stuff and very much enjoyed it. I would go back for that alone.
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Service, atmosphere, steak and grey stuffCons:
Price, lack of varietyReviewed by monkback2 Review Date: 06/30/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We were here on may 27. Had à 9 pm ressie but tables were still full. We have been here twice and been in the ball room both times but this time toward the back and watched the snow falling. Everyones food was spot on and we all cleaned our plates. I don't remember our servers name but he was excellent. Only downside is getting pictures with the master. Even at 10:30 pm the room was still full. Everyone who goes to wdw needs to go here at least once.
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beautiful setting and great foodCons:
noneReviewed by DisneyMom22 Review Date: 06/21/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We lucked up, on our last night, at the Magic Kingdom and was able to grab a 5:45 cancelled dinner reservation at Be Our Guest. We were not disappointed. Between the four of us, we had the pork chop, chicken and pot roast entrees. I had the salad and enjoyed getting to sample everything others had ordered. My husband loved the beer offerings and, of course, we all had the grey stuff. It was delicious! Can't wait to go back!
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Great food and relaxing atmosphereCons:
—Reviewed by clyde0523 Review Date: 05/26/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Amazing, amazing, amazing! We had 4:30 dinner reservations which we basically treated as a late lunch. Make sure you get reservations for dinner because otherwise you aren't getting in to this restaurant! Our server told us that they are booked well beyond 6 months in advance!
The atmosphere is amazing. There are 3 different dining rooms and they allow you to tour all three and take photos. Our table was in the great hall in front of the bay windows and it looks like it is snowing outside! Absolutely amazing!
The food was wonderful! Even the kiddos cleaned their plates! Dessert is a wonderful affair with everyone choosing something from the cart and sharing! The Grey Stuff really is delicious by the way.
This is a must do! Regardless of when you can get your reservations!!
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—Reviewed by colinlyoung Review Date: 05/16/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had to book this 180 days in advance on 'My Disney Experience' to get a table, and were concerned that it had been over-hyped. We need not have worried, the food and the experience were both excellent. We were seated in the main ballroom next to the 'snowing' windows, and encouraged to explore the other rooms once we'd eaten. The service was prompt and friendly and just at the right level. All of the food was spectacular and the best we've eaten at any Disney Park restaurant. We had the Potato and leek soup for starter, then the Pork and Lamb for our entrees. We don't normally eat dessert, but couldn't resist the chocolate cup cake.
Our only complaint is that we can't get a table for our September trip.
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Gorgeous Food in a Beautiful Setting.Cons:
So hard to get a table.Reviewed by Wendy Writes Review Date: 05/04/2014
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
We waited so long to get dinner reservations here and it was disappointing.
The food is so mediocre, what a shame.
This should have been a first class restaurant and they would have people coming again and again.
The server was overly friendly, to the point we heard about her whole family. Really? We want to be polite but enough already.
Next time I will try the fast service lunch simply for the atmosphere.
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Beautiful West Wing SeatingCons:
FoodReviewed by Cinderella Review Date: 04/18/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
The atmosphere truly is amazing. Dinner at 7:40. Check in and seating went smoothly, but they were not too pleased when I asked for the restroom while we waited. The restroom was in the castle, and they basically asked me if it could wait because I needed to stand on the bridge with my party.
En route to our table, the hostess gave us a mini-tour so we could see all the rooms. You are welcome to explore on your own, but only AFTER YOU EAT.
The menu had limited choices, and we all had trouble choosing something.
Our teen daughter found the childrens menu too simplistic, but the adult menu too expensive. She ordered soup.
Tween son wanted the $35 adult steak, so we steered him toward the kids steak. It was good, but tiny. (It was a filet, so literally about 3 bites.) The waitress was kind and gracious enough to bring him the garlic herb butter that the adult steak would have come with.
Adults ordered the salmon and the chicken. The salmon itself was fine, but the leeks were overwhelming. The chicken was smothered in a tomato sauce with a very strong taste of kalamata olives.
The best part of our meal was the dessert cart and being able to order wine in the Magic Kingdom. We actually had scored dining reservations for 2 nights in a row, but decided to cancel the 2nd night.
Our waitress was really great, but the hosts/hostesses ushering us in and our did made us feel rushed. I understand why, due to the extreme popularity of the restaurant. But when we were meeting the Beast at the end, they snapped one picture and ushered us out even though there was nobody waiting.
I'm glad we ate there, but we probably won't go back until they change up the menu. I see the lunch menu is slightly different, and perhaps we would have liked that better.
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Menu and foodReviewed by Ladies4Disney Review Date: 04/17/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
The castle is impressive. We loved being seated in the West Wing. It was noisy due to the thunder and lightning, but we enjoyed the picture that changed and the tattered drapes. The rose under the glass was realistic to the movie. It was hard to see the menu due to the dim lighting.
There were two of us dining, and we both ordered the salmon. It was very good. We also liked the potato leek soup. Our desserts were--"the grey stuff" and the "strawberry cupcake".
An announcement was made and The Beast entered the room and took a bow. We did not stop to have a picture taken with him due to our having to be somewhere else after dinner.
We enjoyed this restaurant and would recommend that you try it at least once.
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West WingCons:
Dim LightingReviewed by allears2014 Review Date: 04/06/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
I called as far out as I could in advance for a dinner reservation here for our ADR on March 30, 2014. I wanted a reservation around 6pm, but was informed 8:40pm was the only slot open that entire evening. Reservations apparently fill up months in advance.
We checked in at approximately 8pm hoping we could get in a little earlier. I was given a pager and told to "wait on the bridge" and do not "leave the bridge" or we could lose the reservation.
I asked if we would be seated early or closer to the ADR and was informed it depends on how fast people eat. Never got that before from a hostess. Had I known we actually would not be seated until 9pm, I would have waited a few minutes later to check in.
I would guess around 40 people waiting at that time on the bridge- - all standing since there is no seating. After about 20 minutes, I asked if there was somewhere we could sit- my son was exhausted as was his grandmother. We were told we could sit on a rock past the gate, but that we could not get up or walk around- - "you must stay seated".
Once inside the castle, it was beautiful and felt like a real castle. We were seated in the main Ballroom and watched the snow falling through the windows.
Tables are too close together, but that is true for most Disney restaurants. Our server was very good and was able to appear pleasant and friendly despite how busy they clearly were.
I started off with the salad trio, it was ok-- I would not order it again. I got steak for my entree and it was wonderful! I ordered it medium and it was perfectly medium, well seasoned and seared nicely. Instead of ketchup, the fries are served with a mayo dipping sauce, which I enjoyed as well.
For dessert we all got the "grey stuff" which is a beautiful chocolate dessert with a grey cream (like a whipped cream) on top with grey edible pearls as garnish. It really was delicious!
Afterwards, we were told we could look into the other dining rooms and then meet the Beast for a photo before leaving, but were strictly instructed that "you must see the Beast last, because after meeting him you must leave the restaurant."
In sum, I found the food, our server and the decor great, but the many "rules" such as "you not leave the bridge", but being expected to stand for long waits with no seating and no estimate on the wait time; when my DS's grandmother could not stand any longer, told we could sit on a rock "but could not get up or walk around"; then, as we were leaving, the issue with being required to exit after meeting Beast all seemed a little rigid and odd, especially for the normally accommodating service from Disney, which is why I could not give Be Our Guest a 10.
