Most Recent Reviews
Review of Raglan Road
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Ok so let's start on a positive - the desserts are just as good as the hype and we would return for dessert alone, we had the bread and butter pud, pavlova, lemon cloud and chocolate dessert and they were possibly the best desserts of our trip.
The entertainment appealed to my daughter and I but not to the males in the party.
The steaks my son and I had were poor (of course we were very British and told them they were fine - why do we do that?) . Daughter found most of her mixed grill barely edible. Husband enjoyed his not bleedin' chowder but was ill a little while after finishing. The onion rings were quite probably the worst I have ever eaten.
We were expecting great things of this restaurant but it was the worst food in two weeks. Very poor.
Pros:
poor entreesCons:
fabulous dessertsReview of House of Blues Restaurant and Bar
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was a new restaurant for us and we would definitely return again.
Our server was very clear that the food was spicier than average and to steer clear of the foods marked spicy if this was not our taste (my picky 12 year old daughter was extremely grateful for this).
Husband and daughter had what they claim to be some of the best steaks of the trip (and better by far than Le Cellier).
I had a spicy burger - was very tasty and quite spicy and probably the best burger I've every eaten in my life.
Son had the spicy pasta with chicken (which was a piece of chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs on top of the plate of pasta) which he also loved.
Desserts were very nice too.
Can't wait to return.
Pros:
fantastic meal, great spicy food and wonderful frozen margaritasCons:
—Review of Yachtsman Steakhouse
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
Ok so I have to confess it is a little difficult to be objective about this meal as during the ordering process our server was sadly taken ill. Thankfully it appeared to be nothing serious but following an ambulance being called we were very shocked and the atmosphere was dreadful. Our new server tried very hard to keep us informed and to lighten the atmosphere and for that she should be applauded, however, despite being compensated with a complimentary truffle mac n cheese the entire meal left a bad taste in the mouth and we should in hindsight have bitten the bullet and left.
We all ordered the Kansas strip and I believe we had no complaints but it didn't taste as good as last trip. The truffle mac n cheese is an amazing side and worth a visit alone.
The desserts weren't brilliant choices for our picky 12 year old so she was able to order the white chocolate puzzle off the kids menu which she enjoyed.
Our original drinks order we did not re-order because of the situation so we stuck with soft drinks.
It would be unfair for me to give the mark of 2/3 which we all agree we feel as I am sure our loathing of the meal was not the restaurants fault.
Hopefully our server is now fit and well but we probably will not return. Sorry!
Pros:
difficult situation handled reasonablyCons:
—Review of Captain's Grille - Breakfast
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Would have been a 10 but we waited an age for our drinks to appear and we never did get refills.
The food is a fine mix of usual breakfast fayre and some delicious additions such as the boursin stuffed tomatoes. So quiet each time we visit and so delicious. Highly recommend a visit and worth a daily breakfast if staying on site.
Pros:
the best hidden treasure of a breakfast at DisneyCons:
slow drinks serviceReview of Whispering Canyon Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
All had the platter and refillable milkshakes.
They were all delicious although we weren't very keen on the sausage. The chicken, ribs, pulled pork, buttery corn on the cob and amazing mixed veg, scrummy mash and baked beans were all delicious.
The refillable milkshakes very filling but worth a visit alone.
Two of us couldn't manage our desserts and our server was kind enough to explain which two were the best to go. I ate a delicious apple pie for breakfast the following day LOL.
Definitely worth a visit and a huge great value meal
Pros:
Great food and milkshakes, fantastic serverCons:
—Review of Goods to Go
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (5) Recommended
Like many counter service at WDW resorts the breakfast platter was something that WDW should be apologetic about. It shouldn't be that hard.
We only ate breakfast there and after the first time (when we had breakfast platters and slightly above average cinnamon toast sticks from the kids menu) we stuck to the cinnamon buns (warm, gooey and amazing) and fresh fruit. The pineapple and strawberry cups were a nice addition to the usual fresh fruit cups and very large for the cost.
Pros:
cinnamon buns and fresh fruitCons:
poor refillable mug area swarmed by wasps and less than average breakfast plattterReview of Maya Grill - Dinner
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We only booked this restaurant as an excuse to revisit Coronado Springs - our home for our first five trips to WDW.
We miss the breakfast buffet here and haven't stayed since they removed it and so decided to try the dinner.
Our expectations were fairly low but after a nice hour at the resort we were seated very promptly. Our server was very friendly and took no time in introducing the special margarita of the day - Blackberry. This was absolutely delicious.
I had the chicken fajita which wasn't enormous but plentiful. Very tasty - I can't compare it to USA Mexican restaurants but it compared very well to those in the UK.
Daughter had her usual steak but was very happy that the choice of two sides included plenty of veg options (something we miss in Florida) and she went with the asparagus and broccoli.
Son had one of the chef's specials the duck confit which he enjoyed and husband went for the fish of the day (salmon again - is this the only fish available at WDW in August?)
The desserts are fairly pitiful and if not for the dining plan we probably wouldn't have bothered. We were hoping to try churros or the fried ice cream but these were no longer on the menu. We had various desserts served in shot glasses and while these were fine if not on ddp don't bother.
Pros:
a hidden treasureCons:
dessert choice poor and no more fried ice creamReview of Contempo Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
A great location for counter service food. The salads and burgers. We ate here twice in the two weeks we were at WDW in August.
The fact that you can choose any of the fantastic cupcakes makes it a bargain if you are on the dining plan. We tried an array of the Frozen cupcakes. Highly recommend this venue as a break from the parks.
Pros:
great counter service food, one of the best dessert choicesCons:
—Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
On the last day of our trip we had cancelled our reservation and so after a morning in Hollywood Studios we decided to chance a walk up here in the knowledge that no reservations can be made.
The interior has a definite bar feel so not a place for a quiet luxurious meal but we weren't expecting this.
Had an amazingly friendly server who just put the best finish to an amazing two week holiday.
Had the house brewed pilsner which was very like a traditional European lager - so enjoyable that I had a second glass.
Son had a chicken Caesar salad (about the seventh of the trip and he said by far the best), I had a very nice burger, daughter had New York Strip with garlic mash and husband had salmon.
All very nice indeed and much better than expected.
For dessert we had three NY cheesecakes and one chocolate cake. Huge portions and very, very scrummy.
A real hidden treasure.
Pros:
fantastic food and the best server of our two week trip.Cons:
—Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Food is always excellent here for breakfast and for dinner. We love the carved meats - this trip it was ham and corned beef. Also traditional breakfast foods (the choc chip pancakes were lovely and the waffles) some African type foods are also available. The sticky toffee pecan buns are worth the trip alone.
Plenty of pastries and muffins and lashings of fruit also available.
Son and husband love the juice.
Service this trip was remarkably slow (maybe because we were later than usual?) with dirty plates piling up and nearly impossible to get drink refills, the straws never did appear.
As mentioned in my dinner review the transport is a killer, too hard to get to this resort by WDW transport nevertheless we will definitely return.
