Artist Point

[OhanaCassidy]

I have gone to AP every single time that we have gone down to Disney. But I haven't gone back in 5 years and now I am going again in June. When making our reservations for dinners we read the newest reviews for AP to see if there was any changes. We sadly saw that most people now don't like it and say it has gone hill. Is this true? If so what don't you like about it now?

 

[patty57]

We ate there in December 2014. I had only eaten there once before, maybe two years prior to that. In any case, I don't know if it has gone downhill or not, but thought it was pretty good...not great.

 

[kastoney]

Agree with Patty on this one. We've only done it once and it was good, but not great. But we're going again next week so that may change one way or another

 

[supersnoop]

It's been great every time we've been, including twice in the past year.

 

[3 Hobbits 2 Disney]

So how current are the reviews? Rusty Scupper, who is a board regular and a good source for inside WDW, reported late last year it had gotten a new chef and was definitely worth a trip. BTW - we last went May 2015 and throughly enjoyed it.

 

[Peepster]

We ate there again during our Christmas trip after dropping it because the quality had deteriorated. It was again wonderful and we'll be dining there again soon. Do think it may be the change in Chefs...but Disney usually loses the good ones due to the crappy dining plan.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of Artist Point: (*rev 12/16/2015*)
. . . food price value: B
. . . food quality: A
. . . food quantity per serving: B
. . . food prep speed: B
. . . food selection: B
. . . seating quantity: A
. . . seating comfort: A
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: C
. . . staff friendliness: A
. . . staff attentiveness: C
. . . character interaction: n/a
.
Our Recommendations:
. . . appys:... Dungeness Crab Cake
. . . entree:.. Berkshire Pork Loin, Wild Halibut
. . . dessert:. Strawberry Chèvre Cheesecake
.
NOTE1: Artist Point has lately made several changes to revive the old quality of the food
and service, and regained most of the reputation of the past. It has now replaced Monsieur Paul
on our TS list, and we only eat at five TS eateries. If you eat there, get a window table. The view
of courtyard and lake are romantic at sunset and after dark. In June-2015, Michael Gonsalves
was appointed head chef at Artist Point. With his new menu ideas, it looks like AP is returning
to its previous stellar reputation. We DID enjoy the new selections and food prep. It is
quickly becoming (possibly) the best Disney-Owned TS on property, next to V&A.
.
NOTE2: For a heavenly treat, do the highly prized Copper River Salmon which is available only
during mid May to early-June, with a side of Mushroom Soup. For dessert, we used to LOVE the
AP Cobbler, but since the size and recipe change, it is not on our radar.

 

[marchingstar]

NOTE1: Artist Point has lately made several changes to revive the old quality of the food
and service, and regained most of the reputation of the past. It has now replaced Monsieur Paul
on our TS list, and we only eat at five TS eateries. If you eat there, get a window table. The view
of courtyard and lake are romantic at sunset and after dark.

I'm curious to know: what are the other 4?

 

[TheRustyScupper]

I'm curious to know: what are the other 4?

1) We prefer
. . . fine food
. . . excellent, top notch service
. . . innovative dishes with flair and quality
. . . overall great value
. . . relaxed and soothing dining atmosphere
. . . behaved and somewhat quiet patrons
.
2) The only WDW sit-down restaurants we routinely visit,
. . . Sanaa - Animal Kingdom Villas Resort (one of my personal favs)
. . . Artist Point - Wilderness Lodge Resort
. . . Citricos - Grand Floridian Resort
. . . Shula's Steakhouse - Dolphin Resort (no DDP)
. . . Il Mulino - Swan Resort (no DDP)

 

[goofy4prez]

I have been to Artist Point the past three years and love the place. We will be in WDW this June and once again have an ADR for AP.

 

[fauntleroy1953]

We've eaten at AP 3X over the last three years,with this past December being the last time. We intend to eat there again end of August on our next visit. The service is great and food is terrific. It's an overall pleasant dinner experience and I can be,at times,quite picky and very opinionated concerning my expectations. I do not think you will be disppointed.