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Reviewed by dvcmember1983 Review Date: 06/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We thought this meal was delicious. I had the pork and my husband had the steak. It was all very good. The waitress even made sure our infant son had something to eat and when I told her our son with autism refused to eat anything on the children's menu, she found us macaroni and cheese. She came back regularly to be sure that he was happy with his meal. It was a relief for us! We were seated in the west wing right in front of the rose. The only down fall to this entire meal was the slow service. I saw our waitress had a lot of tables and she had to clean them all after the parties left. This could be the reason for the slow service. By the time we had left our meal, we had been there for over 2 hours. Other than that we were very pleased!
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slow serviceReviewed by OneLtlSpark Review Date: 06/10/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
My sister and I dined here last week as part of her birthday celebration and had a lovely experience.
We were seated within 15 minutes of our 6:30 ADR and had the good fortune to be located in the West Wing. The atmosphere of the entire restaurant is stunning, but the West Wing offers a smaller, more intimate space with darker lighting and the magical rose under glass. Thunder and lightning will crackle every so often, adding the the overall mysterious ambiance.
Our server was charming, helpful with wine pairings, and very prompt. We started with the Assorted Cured Meats and Sausages tray. It included three cured meats, two different kinds of sausage, and two exceptional pate varieties, along with plenty of toasted baguette. The pates were the highlight of the tray - both were unique and flavorful - but we really enjoyed everything offered in this appetizer.
Our entrees included the Cornish Hen and the Sauteed Shrimp & Scallops. The Cornish hen was the standout. It was roasted to perfection, juicy, and lightly scented with fennel. The Shrimp & Scallops were good, but underwhelming. The sauce flavor wasn't fully developed, and the two scallops were just slightly over cooked. I suspect this was just the result of a very rushed and busy kitchen.
Our server recognized my sister's birthday and presented her with a birthday candle in the "grey stuff" and a card signed by Belle and The Beast, as well as himself (a gesture we thought was quite nice and personal). The dessert cart is wonderful! We loved being able to see our options and be served immediately. The triple chocolate cupcake was divine.
The Beast made the rounds through the restaurant and was available to greet us in his study after the meal. Having The Beast as a presence in the restaurant makes for a far more immersive experience - you really do get the impression you're his "guest."
I'll dine here again just for the experience of it. Everything is just gorgeous and straight out of the movie. I can't think of a better addition to the Magic Kingdom.
Two things to note: The waiting area is reserved exclusively for people with reservations, and it is very small without seating. There's not much to look at here, so people tend to crowd around the front to get a better look at the dining area. This is understandable, but does make for awkward dining if you're seated too close to the entry.
Similarly, in the West Wing, people crowd around the magic rose for pictures and some are not so polite about moving around diners. I saw many bump into tables and jostle glasses. I hope that as excitement over this restaurant settles down that more privacy will be offered to diners in these areas.
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crowdingReviewed by tinksmom02 Review Date: 05/14/2013
Rating: (3) Recommended
We waited almost a half hour on the bridge after checking in and before being seated. Then we waited for our server to stop by our table, because we didn't get a kids' menu and needed one. Then we waited for her to come back. And waited. And waited. I had the shrimp and scallops (minus the shrimp) in the puff pastry, it was very very good. Daughter had the kids grilled steak. It was also very good, but it took FOREVER for the server to check on us in order for us to ask for steak sauce. We were done with dinner for over ten minutes before she asked if we wanted dessert, and then we ended up getting the check without even having dessert because she never came back. The place is HUGE but I think she only had three or four tables, so it wasn't like she was completely swamped, she just seemed to be on her own timeframe. There was a single diner sitting behind us who had a completely different experience--but then again, she also had a completely different server. It was nice being able to see the Beast afterwards. I would recommend this restaurant for the experience, but I don't know that we would ever return--yes, the waiting was that bad!!
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Good food, great environmentCons:
SLOW serviceReviewed by nicole0992 Review Date: 05/07/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We dined inside Beast's castle recently. Our ADR was for later in the evening at 9:00 p.m. We were so lucky to be seated in the ballroom right up against the windows. The atmosphere is just breathtakingly beautiful. Food was delicious. We ordered the french onion soup, cornish game hen and steak meals. We also tried the chocolate, lemon and strawberry cupcakes for dessert. I would have given my experience a 10 except for the fact that we were so rushed. Our soups arrived before our drinks did and then our entrees 5 minutes after that! Cupcakes arrived before we finished the entrees... We were literally meeting the Beast on our way out just 30 minutes after we sat down.
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We were rushed,,,in and out under 30 minutesReviewed by ADisneyGinger Review Date: 05/02/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
DH and I had 7:20 dinner reservations at Be Our Guest on April 23. We arrived a little after 7, and there was a huge line/cluster of people waiting for the check-in CMs (two of them). It seemed like many people thought they could just walk up and get in, and had long conversations with the CMs before they were turned away. Others walked down the bridge just to be turned back and get into the line slightly more frustrated. There wasn't any signage explaining where to go, and a lot of chaos/confusion was the result.
Once we were finally called to be seated, I got to carry "Lumiere's brother" to light our way to our seat in the ballroom - we had a great view of the ballroom and into the Library where the Beast was greeting guests. Tables are, however, very close together, so any sort of romantic ambience is hard to accomplish. DH got the steak, and I got the shrimp/scallops in puff pastry. We were both incredibly pleased with our choices. We each got a cupcake for dessert (chocolate for me, strawberry for him), and then got to try the grey stuff since it was our anniversary! It really is delicious.
Food comes out very, very quickly - the table next to us received their entrees 1 minute after they had started their appetizers, so the meal may feel a little rushed if you let it. We took our time and enjoyed the experience, especially meeting the Beast at the end. Overall, a fantastic place to eat if you can get reservations.
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Check-inReviewed by kmurray6783 Review Date: 04/25/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Dinner here was amazing and delicious. Our waitress was very nice and accomodated our young ones needs. I had the Cornish Hen which was great. Dessert was great also! We sat in the Ballroom and had a view of the Beast taking pics in the library. Our 3 yr old was afraid of him though.
I recommend this restaurant for everyone if you can get a reservation in advance!
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Delicious food, great environment, fantastic detailingCons:
kids may be afraid of the Beast - he is very largeReviewed by amp Review Date: 04/19/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
The restaurant is amazing- just as you would imagine the castle to be! We made our reservations 180 days out and were not disappointed at all. The food was very good! The French Onion soup was wonderful. We all had the steaks, which were very good. An unplanned surprise: my daughter celebrated her 11th birthday while at Disney. She had her pin on- and our waitress brought out a birthday treat plus a card signed by Belle & the Beast. My daughter was just thrilled! I would recommend that you book early and go for the Belle/Beast experience, it is well worth it!
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great food, overall experienceCons:
noneReviewed by dgurgens Review Date: 04/15/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I didn't stray from steak. Strip steak isn't my favorite cut of met, but it was seasoned perfectly. Delicious
It was nice to have the opportunity to eat there, but I think I will wait awhile to return, so it's not as hectic.
We were seated in The West Wing, and it seemed like everybody came in to see the magic, not only taking pictures but asking those of us eating to take their pictures.
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Service, ambiance, the story (and they sell alcohol)Cons:
A bit of a cluster at checkin. People interrupting your dinner with picture takingReviewed by chrisfam4 Review Date: 04/12/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was a most magical experience from beginning to end. I will do my best to try and explain every moment. First, at check-in you are held on the bridge until your table is ready. At first I was a little disappointed that we couldn't get closer to the castle to admire the detail work but we were only there for a moment. We had 4:45 PM dinner reservations and were seated almost immediately. Once our table was ready we were greeted by our host who took us up to the castle doors. He presented my daughter (6) with a candlabra to hold and treated us like visiting royalty as we entered the foyer. This personal attention was the reason for holding us on the bridge. We were taken to our table in the ballroom and it took our breath away.
Our table had striking red napkins fashioned into a rose and the place setting was set just so. Our host presented us with menus and within minutes our drink orders were promptly taken by our waiter.
Our meals consisted of the French onion soup and the champagne vinigarette salad. The soup was a hit and the salads were very light, I only wished it had a little more dressing. I suppose I could have asked for more, it just didn't occur to me at the time. For dinner everyone at our table tried something different. MIL had the salmon, firm and flaky. FIL had the cornish game hen, tender and moist. DH had the porkchop which was probably the most beautiful plate. The meat was a generously cut chop, tender and juicy, cooked to perfection. I had the scallops and shrimp in a lobster broth served in puff pastry. The seafood was succulent and the sauce was light but flavorful. My side vegetable was a saute of spinach and slivered carrots that went perfectly with the seafood. Others at the table had the asparagus, broccoli, and steamed green beans. DD had the child's steak and I was AMAZED at the portion and tenderness of the meat. So good I would have eaten it myself. DS enjoyed the pasta with marinara and mozzarella cheese, also a generous portion off the child's menu.
We were inside the restaurant about an hour and a half, and 4 times during the meal the soft music would rise dramatically and the Beast, our host, would enter the room and walk through the restaurant, greeting his guests. Then he would proceed to his throne room to take pictures and greet you personally. They staff only asks that you wait until you have finished dessert before visiting. This dramatically cut down on any wait as most tables finish their meals at different times.
Now for dessert. First, let me say that the meal was superb, best table service at MK, so we weren't hungry for dessert. Since we had two children and each of their meals came with dessert we decided to share theirs. Well, when the cart was presented, no one could resist. Again we tried to each get something different. We had the passionfruit puff pastry, the lemon meringue cupcake, the strawberry cream cupcake and the chocolate cupcake. The cakes were moist, the icing decadent and the filling in each cupcake was light and creamy. The perfect end to a fantastic meal.
After dinner, we visited the beast and then wandered around the restaurant to see the decor. DH, DD, DS and I had already eaten at the restaurant for lunch on a previous trip. My in-laws were being treated for the first time. This was a memorable meal for us all.
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noneReviewed by milesmom17 Review Date: 03/14/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
What an amazing experience! Booked this restaurant before it was even open, and it was one that we were very excited about. And it did not disappoint!! Wait staff act like they are working for the Beast, just to keep the theme going, and it is very entertaining. The portions were huge, and delicious! Desert comes out on a tray and you get to choose right in front of your table. We were pleasantly surprised when the Beast showed up and we got to take pictures with him! A very memorable experience
