Brown Derby that bad?

[BrotherCraig]

Hello, everyone. Question.... is the Hollywood Brown Derby not that good? The only selections that have been available for HS is Mama Melrose and Hollywood Brown Derby. We had Mama Melrose last trip and was not a fan. Kind of alarmed that Hollywood Brown Derby have been available every day when I check dining. We currently have 50s Prime Time but just curious. Is it that bad?

 

[kanerf]

Not at all, just a bit pricey is all.

 

[loves to dive]

It's subjective but it's one of our favorite restaurants in WDW and one of the few that we must do every trip. I think it's available a lot because it is pricey.

 

[NYCgrrl]

It’s our favorite eatery in HS to people watch, sit, and enjoy a cool drink with your meal. We normally sit in the lounge’s patio but the restaurant is nice as well.
Do not however go there for a holiday meal as many others have the same idea and management overbooks.

 

[Tess]

We have always enjoyed our meals there.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

It's BY FAR the best food in Hollywood Studios, but as other have said, it's expensive. It's also kind of stuffy and formal feeling, so parents with kids might not choose it for the atmosphere.

 

[xlsm]

Brown Derby is one of my favorite places on property! We eat there quite a bit and have never had a negative experience.

 

[DisneyTexan]

I was there in mid-September, and my adult daughter and I enjoyed our meals completely. My only small complaint was that the service was a little slow between courses and with getting the check.

 

[Sazzo'sMommy]

Our meal in July, for our daughter's birthday, was the best meal of the trip!

 

[CynBeth]

We love it have lunch there every trip. Always get the Cobb Salad and dessert.

 

[BrotherCraig]

Thanks, everyone. We have 50s Primetime booked but wanted Sci Fi for the kids but doesn't look like that will happen. 50s Primetime is at 7 PM and that is a little late so looking for something earlier. Brown Derby is the ONLY real choice.

We have two children plus a 1 year old toddler.

 

[val1234]

Book it! Brown Derby is our go to now in HS. The food is very good. Try the Cobb salad!

 

[Marrila]

Hello, everyone. Question.... is the Hollywood Brown Derby not that good? The only selections that have been available for HS is Mama Melrose and Hollywood Brown Derby. We had Mama Melrose last trip and was not a fan. Kind of alarmed that Hollywood Brown Derby have been available every day when I check dining. We currently have 50s Prime Time but just curious. Is it that bad?

Brown Derby is very good. It's a step above the other two restaurants you mentioned.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

I second the Cobb salad

 

[NYCgrrl]

I second the Cobb salad

I’ll third it and if the carpaccio is on the menu it goes well with or without the salad.

 

[bookgirl]

Hello, everyone. Question.... is the Hollywood Brown Derby not that good? The only selections that have been available for HS is Mama Melrose and Hollywood Brown Derby. We had Mama Melrose last trip and was not a fan. Kind of alarmed that Hollywood Brown Derby have been available every day when I check dining. We currently have 50s Prime Time but just curious. Is it that bad?

I love the Brown Derby. Their Cobb Salad is the best, and it’s my goto every trip. Also you can get a ‘martini glass’ version of it at the patio bar. I am not a fan of the Grapefruit cake but it’s very popular. Honestly I think there are quite a few unicorn reservations now so I much prefer that some of my favorites are easy to get. I’ve never actually managed to get a Castle meal before and this trip I snagged a lunch so I’m happy.

 

[MARCIAKAZ]

We ate at the lounge a couple of weeks ago (no ressie required). The food was delicious, and so was the Grapefruit Cake Martini, but I was disappointed that they no longer had the lounge/appetizer portion of the Cobb Salad.

 

[gharter]

Haven't been there since it reopened. In the past, we always enjoyed eating there.
More likely it is available as its more expensive than other options at HS.
Agree on the Cobb Salad.

 

[soniam]

My favorite table service in Hollywood Studios. They even have steak on the kids menu.

 

[Leight19]

Adding to others Brown derby imo is best table service at hs. I believe the reason it’s bit easier to book is it’s signature restaurant so bit pricey compared to other places. That said, it’s one of the most affordable signature restaurants and the food is excellent