Artist Point Question

[wdw_dine_junkie]

We have a PS for Artist Point on Thursday night. I have had the buffalo there, although it's been several years. There used to be a smoked prime rib on the menu that was very good but I see it is no longer available. Can anyone make a suggestion of what to order?

I know the salmon is popular on these boards, but so far I have not had a salmon dish that I liked. Always too strong; I like fish that it very mild, like grouper or mahi mahi. I would hate to be disappointed if I didn't like it. Can someone describe the flavor of this dish? Maybe the salmon I've had previously was not cooked properly.

Also, the pork chop sounds intriguing with the mac and cheese. Put the word Maytag in the description and it sounds heavenly!

One other question, I have never had venison, lamb or rabbit sausage. Has anyone tried this adventurous dish? Usually I am pretty adevnturous with veggies and sauces, but I'm not up on my game meats. DH is especially interested in this review.

And last but not least, how are the wine pairings? Did you find it worth it, or is it better just to pick a bottle.

That's all for now, too many decisions! Thanks for all the help.

 

[Uncleromulus]

I'd be interested in a current review also--heading to AP for our "first nite" dinner on May 3.

 

[Ajax]

We dined at Artist Point on 1/3/03. For appetizers our daughter had the Venison Spring Rolls, my wife had the Ale Battered Halibut, and I had the Pen Cove Mussels. All were delicious, and my mussels were served in a quantity that was entree sized! The broth was so good that my wife and I used most of a basket of AP's wonderful sourdough bread to sop it up!

For entrees, our daughter had the Spicy Asian Shrimp and Noodle bowl, minus the shrimp, my wife had the Pork Chop w/ Mac & Cheese, and I had the Salmon.

Our daughter enjoyed her meal, but to my Neanderthal mind set, if there isn't something dead in the dish, it's not quite right. She didn't have the shrimp added because she has a mild seafood allergy that rises on occasion, and we didn't want to tempt fate.

My wife said her pork was very good. Although the Pork Tenderloin at the Brown Derby had spoiled her a few nights before, I thought it was probably the best pork chop I'd ever tasted! The Mac & Cheese that came with the chop was beyond good, it was to die for! Far superior to what we'd had at Jiko the night before.

My salmon was excellent. Hailing from Michigan, we're big salmon fans. They deliver it sizzling to your table fresh out of the oven on a cedar plank, then tong it onto your dinner plate. It was prepared to a degree that some might call 'medium', but I believe that some fish like Salmon, Steelhead and the more mild Tunas should be served that way. I didn't detect any 'fishy' flavor, and the Maple-Whisky glaze was a treat but not overpowering. The accompanying Celery Root Smash was mild in flavor but very tasty, and the green beans were tender yet crispy.

My wife and I both had the wine pairings with our respective dishes, and I'm currently scouring the southeast Michigan area for the L'Ecole Chardonnay '00 that I drank.

And now we come to the point where we blew it- We didn't order desert! We were bound for EPCOT, and wanted to enjoy some Sticky Pudding from the Rose & Crown, and a beavertail from the stand outside the Canadian pavilion. The pudding wasn't as good as we remembered, and the beavertails are no longer fried fresh. Ours were comparable to a leather shoe sole covered with strawberries and whipped cream. Bad move!

But back to Artist Point- Our waiter was born and raised in the Alpena area of Michigan, so we had some 'local' chatter to exchange. He knew his menu, did everything right, and was very personable. Our table by the window offered a great view, the ambience was contagious, the food was great, and all in all it was a very enjoyable experience that I wouldn't hesitate to repeat, but next time with desert!

 

[webray]

Venison, lamb and rabbit sausage at AP are wonderful, we have tried them all, along with the buffalo, salmon, etc.

AP is one of our favorite restaurants. If you don't like salmon, I wouldn't try it here...not that it isn't good, it is very good, if you like salmon, which we do.

Go for the venison or the lamb if you like a great prime rib.

Enjoy!