Most Recent Reviews
Review of Satu'li Canteen
Reviewed by ars0525 Review Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
I ate here Sunday (10-1) about 11:30am. When I walked in there wasn't any lines, but I noticed people coming in after me. Easy process to order. I got the kids meal chicken bowl. It was rice & some chicken with the cabbage stuff on top. It was pretty basic & no sauce was served with it (do you ask for that or I missed it somewhere?). I liked the smaller size which was plenty for me. There was no boba balls (what are those?) even though I see now the menu says there should have been? I got a pop which you are able to fill on your own so I did again before I left. There was plenty of seating indoors & I had no problem finding a table for myself. I would eat here again.
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fast process, easy to order, simple menuCons:
—Review of STK Orlando
Reviewed by mooglish Review Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We visited STK on Saturday, September 30, 2017, on a rainy evening with an 8:15 reservation. We arrived at 8:05, running from the bus stop, and fought our way through to check in, and were told it would be 15-20 minutes. We were seated in the bar area at 8:35, amidst a rather moderate level of 80s classics, which I appreciated. Our server was attentive and polite, however our experience was..decidedly unpleasant.
This is not a restaurant, it is a bar that happens to serve food. Period. The Deluxe Dining Plan, for which two credits must be used, covers appetizer, soft drink, dessert, and the meat component of your entree if you ordered a steak (which, well, we did, why order anything else in a steakhouse that supposedly prides itself on its steak). All side dishes are extra, and family style. Husband ordered the balsamic bbq ribs, which were great, and my crispy shrimp were at least crispy, which was nice. My steak (bone-in filet) was fine, well cooked, but extremely underseasoned, and the extremely salty red wine sauce did not help much. Husband's dry aged Delmonico, which we had paid the extra for, was exceptionally bland, and the STK signature sauce is liquid Chinese five spice. It permeated the air and I could smell it across the table over the tiny oil candles on every table. His steak was more fatty than I would have expected and, again, unseasoned, not even with salt and pepper, before grilling. The macaroni and cheese was fine, the truffle fries were cold and slightly greasy, and the grilled mushrooms were woody, hard, and slightly slimy with too much balsamic. The portions were definitely good-sized, but not great food.
By the time we managed to leave at 10:30, after asking for the check twice and skipping dessert, the music was loud enough to rattle my rib cage. The dessert menu was nothing I would have wanted to take with us, and we had other things to do at Disney Springs being our last night, and so managed to escape. This will not be a repeat visit for us.
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Appetizer selectionCons:
Noise level, Dining Plan restrictions,Reviewed by mooglish Review Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
First thing first, I'm a huge Art Smith fangirl. I've watched every episode of Top Chef and Top Chef Masters that he's been on, love him to bits and pieces. I was looking forward to this most of all our meals, and we visited on Thursday, 09/28/17, for dinner. We had a reservation, and were slightly early, but we were seated right away at a table where I could look right into the kitchen and see how things were being prepared, something that I love.
First thing we were asked is about any allergies-husband has a serious aversion to onions, and mentioned it to them-they confirmed that none of the things he was interested in ordering contained onion, so we were safe there. However, pickles had onions, and that didn't matter in the least because I adore onions and stole all the pickles.
We were on the Deluxe Dining plan, so I had iced tea, husband had a Coke, and I ordered a Watermelon Mash cocktail, which was wonderful. After perusing the menu online, I already knew that I wanted the fried green tomatoes and husband ordered the Jasper board, as he wasn't quite sure what he would like. He found that he loves pimento cheese, the crackers were superb, and that tasso ham (which neither of us had tried before) is like delicious peppery pastrami. Absolutely wonderful, though my cocktail did not arrive until we were almost done with the appetizers.
For our entrees, we ordered the fried chicken, which is something I've looked forward to for quite some time and found it to be quite good-very moist, huge portion, and a bit under-seasoned. The mashed potatoes were fantastic, and we both took the server's suggestion of adding some of their sausage gravy to the potatoes, which was amazing. I could eat those cheddar drop biscuits all day-they outshine Red Lobster by miles.
For dessert, I got the Chocolate Pecan Pie, and I won the jackpot of desserts. It was divine, absolutely delicious, and so rich and lovely. Husband stole a few bites. He got the Auntie's Chocolate Cake, which was wonderful, but I won dessert 🙂
All in all, a great experience. The music was familiar, and it really felt like home to me (I'm a country girl at heart). It is definitely on the to-do list for the next time we head down to Florida.
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Entree was not up to what I thought of as parReview of Gaston's Tavern
Reviewed by dizneydaz Review Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We snacked here in September, the week after Irma.
We got the cinnamon roll, to share. We were there in the morning. The roll was nice and warm but the truth is once you eat the top portion, the remaining part of the roll is dry, very dry. I asked at the counter for butter and they don't have any. Really? No butter for the rolls?
I don't plan on getting this again, unless they have butter available.
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No butter. Dry cinnamon roll.Review of Kringla Bakeri og Cafe
Reviewed by dizneydaz Review Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
My 18 y/o daughter and I ate here in September (the week after Irma). My daughter insists that we eat here at least once each trip.
We shared the Norwegian Club-Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Jarlsberg and Muenster Cheese with fresh Tomatoes, Sliced Red Onion and Lingonberry Mayonnaise on Toasted Multigrain Bread. We always ask for it to be toasted. The sandwich was very good. I love the taste of all the flavors together.
We also shared the Rice Cream which was delicious as always! I love the consistency of the pudding and the fact that it's not too sweet. The strawberry sauce on top adds the sweetness.
The outdoor dining area is small but we were able to find a seat. The day we were there the park was not too crowded.
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Food. Rice CreamCons:
Small seating area.Reviewed by rmbaine Review Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: (5) Recommended
We have done this event for many years. This one was an all-Disney event, but mostly featured Disney Springs restaurants. Food was good but not outstanding. Wine (and champagne) was excellent.
Entertainment also featured Disney Springs performers. We got off to a bad start with the worst renditions of "Hallelujah" and the "House of the Rising Sun" I have ever heard. It was terribly loud. We did enjoy some of the later performances, and the gospel choir at the end was outstanding.
In earlier years, the Party was an incredible event. Maybe a non-Disney Springs party may still be great, but this one was a disappointment.
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Food was good but not great, Tattinger champagneCons:
Over 2 hour ad for Disney SpringsReviewed by rmbaine Review Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
The food and wine pairing at Spice Roads in Morocco is always great. This one may be the best ever. It is a complete 4 course meal.
After check in, we were greeted with a flute of sparkling wine. The first course was shrimp in a thin sauce with corn paired with a delicious white wine. I am sorry I did not keep the menu so I cannot tell you exactly what the wines were. I restrained myself from licking the dish.
The second course was incredible, a spicy tuna with veggies. The tuna was perfect, seared on the outside, raw in the middle, and just melted in your mouth. It was just a bit spicy and paired perfectly with a lovely rose wine.
The third course was roast lamb paired with a red wine. The wines were generous pours. I remember loving the pairing, but I think all the wine interfered with my memory of it!
Finally, dessert was chocolate baklava accompanied by a dessert wine. A perfect ending to a wonderful meal.
In my opinion, this is the best deal at Disney! It will save you money on dinner......you won't want any! Don't miss it!
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Fantastic food, wine, pairingsCons:
noneReviewed by Collette Review Date: 10/05/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We enjoyed Morimoto Asia's Adventures in Signature Dining on September 19. It was held upstairs in the side room. Each of four courses was a "battle" with two food preps and two drinks. The courses were mackeral, snapper, spice, and ramen. The spice was between wagyu beef and pork belly. The food was served with either a beer or a sake. There was a very wide variety of everything, and tons of food to eat! There were some very unusual sakes! They went all out to please us!
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Great concept, excellent foodCons:
Hard to hear the chef/sommelier talk above main dining room noiseReview of Food & Wine Food Booths
Reviewed by Collette Review Date: 10/05/2017
Rating: (6) Recommended
I am disappointed that the meat courses always taste so salty! Most chefs I've read about say the salt itself should not be noticed. And many of us are watching our blood pressure. There are too many alcoholic beverages! If people can't drink responsibly then cut back on how many choices are offered. And I'm shocked at how many people forget they are at a family venue and act disorderly. The prices are getting a little bit out of control, too. The whole event lasts too long, and Disney is putting too many food booths at too many of their other festivals! It really doesn't feel very special anymore! Each year I am less enchanted with the idea of the food booths, although I usually love to eat!
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Interesting food choicesCons:
Meats too salty, prices too high, event too longReview of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by KVanA Review Date: 10/05/2017
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
My wife and I have stayed at Walt Disney resorts over 40 times. We have eaten at many restaurants both in the parks and at the resorts. Unfortunately this experience was one of the worst food experiences I’ve ever had at Disney. The chicken and pork or both extremely tough and chewy. The selection of gluten free options for my wife were limited at best. I felt the selection for a high dollar buffet was one of the poorest I’ve ever experienced at a Disney buffet. Even the desert choices were definitely not up to Disney standards.
While I know and appreciate this was a character dinner, the amount of incessantly crying babies was beyond even the normal for a Disney buffet. The parents in our dining room were happy just to let their children scream in their chair while they continued eating.
One positive note, the Merlot wine from South Africa was an excellent choice I would highly recommend It.
