Captain's Grille-A Hidden Gem

[ryels]

Looking forward to our dinner at Captain's Grille at the end of August (and we are staying at Coronado, but on the DDP).

A Question for those who enjoy it:

What did you eat? I love seafood so would prefer to stick with that but would love all opinions on good appetizers/entrees/desserts, etc... Is the 3 course $27 meal worth it or better to choose other menu options?

Thanks!!!

Several of us did the 3 course meal and loved it. It's especially good if you are on the DDP, since you don't normally get appetizers. The portions all seemed to be the same size regardless of whether you did the 3 course meal or not. The only downside is that you are limited on your choices with the 3 course meal. But if what you want is one of the choices, you really can't lose.

 

[sjs314]

Nice to read all the positive comments about the Cap't Grille since we have both breakfast and dinner ADRs there for our October trip

 

[bamaslp]

We have ADRs for the 21st. It was my husband's choice, but now I am getting more excited about eating there. Thanks for the review!

Can anyone share exactly what you/your child ordered? Thanks!

 

[7165red]

I heard this too, it will be on my list for our next visit.

 

[sunshineNJ]

We will be saying at BC this Aug and are trying Captains Grille. I am trying to stay away from 2 credit places and I hear the steaks are very good.

 

[Corinne]

We have always considered this a hidden gem, but the last few times we have been there, it has been far from "hidden"! The place has been busy! I assume it has something to do with the dining plan.

 

[wacowgirl]

I was thinking of eating there and now you got me hooked! Thanks!

 

[CarrieR]

Ate there two weeks ago with my BFF, young teen cousins, aunt and uncle. I was terribly nervous since it didn't have many reviews and my aunt and uncle like GOOD food.

The downside was that the service was slow. Very slow. Our server (super-sweet, super nice, and extremely patient with our complicated allergies and DDP/receipt needs) had a very thick accent which meant ordering and questions took a while. We needed to see the chef due to food allergies, and he actually had to come back and forth a couple of times as he checked something. That portion, of course, was our fault. But the food took for-ev-er. (I do wonder if it had to do with special prep due to the latex allergy at our table.)

The food, on the other hand, was great. I had the vegetarian dish and it was a bit small, but very good. Three of our party had crab legs, and BFF deemed them some of the best she'd ever had. My aunt had steak and enjoyed it. Aunt & uncle truly seemed pleased with the food -- not raving as if it were the best thing they'd ever eaten, but satisfied.

Place was quite busy, even late (we had an 8PM reservation and I think dinner took close to two hours.) We were tucked away in a corner, though, and didn't find it loud or anything.

It wasn't the most spectacular dining experience ever, but it was a good, solid meal. And their virgin daiquiri (included as a DDP drink!) was A-MAZ-ING! Oh my gosh, I had forgotten about it and I want it right nowww... lol.

 

[Iowa]

My husband and I ate breakfast there twice in October...just because we were running late...it was not good either time...it is not a hidden gem at all...

 

[cluvsdisney]

My DH & I must have been there on an incredibly off night...our dinner there was the worst we ever had on Disney property. We both had steaks. My bourbon marinated steak had nearly no flavor and was so unevenly cooked it seemed like a couple of different pieces of meat were put together on my plate. The service was fantastic, our waiter could not have been more pleasant, but this place is in the never again category.

 

[lakoda]

I really wanted to like Captain's Grille, but DH and I both were served steaks that were tough and extremely bland. I kept trying to add salt but it just didn't help! The service on the other hand was excellent. We had a very attentive and personable waiter. I was surprised to be honest, b/c we are in the minority group who love the steaks at Coral Reef. I wondered what it what be like b/c it was the only ADR I was able to get when I needed to change up our ressies, so I didn't think that was a good sign!

 

[psac]

Ate lunch here on the last trip on arrival day at the Boardwalk. It was a nice diversion, but the food was mixed. My lobster roll (Maine-style lobster chunks with mayo in a soft long bread) was great, would highly recommend. My wife's pasta wasn't terrible, but wasn't quite good. The new england clam chowder was spicy to the point of being inedible. Who makes NE Clam Chowder spicy??? Very odd. Despite the great lobster roll, we wouldn't go back. (Unless we just got lobster rolls!)

 

[alldiz]

Ate lunch here on the last trip on arrival day at the Boardwalk. It was a nice diversion, but the food was mixed. My lobster roll (Maine-style lobster chunks with mayo in a soft long bread) was great, would highly recommend. My wife's pasta wasn't terrible, but wasn't quite good. The new england clam chowder was spicy to the point of being inedible. Who makes NE Clam Chowder spicy??? Very odd. Despite the great lobster roll, we wouldn't go back. (Unless we just got lobster rolls!)

I think it must have been a bad day.....or I was lucky to get a good day. I had the NE clam chowder in April and thought it was really good. Although my mom ordered a vege soup in Liberty tree tavern that was SOOOO peppery.

I think everyone should try for themselves unless.......maybe everyone has bad things to say about every dish consistantly. I haven't seen that at any restaurant though.

 

[BLLB]

We ate there this past April. We would probably do it again. My lobster roll was great. But DH's steak was horrible, and he is pretty happy with just about anything. Great service and atmosphere.

 

[Sammie]

It seems to be hit or miss with us and the Grille, sometimes really good and sometimes not especially service.