Crystal Palace -Prime Rib Worth the Visit?

[hayesdvc]

We love prime rib. Is the prime rib served here worth the value and is it good?

TIA

 

[OKW Lover]

I'd go elsewhere for prime rib.

 

[DaviVascaino]

Nothing buffet style would be worth a visit if you are looking for quality. You get quantity, not quality.

 

[Pinnochio]

I get that people don't like buffets (i'm not a fan either) but i have had the CP prime rib and it was very good...maybe not A+ but for sure A-....

 

[DaviVascaino]

I get that people don't like buffets (i'm not a fan either) but i have had the CP prime rib and it was very good...maybe not A+ but for sure A-....

I understand, but OP asked if the prime rib is worth the visit. Definitely not IMHO. Is it bad? No, just not worth the visit (unless you want to eat decent food at large quantities)

 

[Skip Coffee for Rope Drop]

I get that people don't like buffets (i'm not a fan either) but i have had the CP prime rib and it was very good...maybe not A+ but for sure A-....

It is not a bad PR for $55 with all of the sides and desserts, etc..waiter told us that there are locals that go there every week and it is the best deal in Central Florida. For the price it is worth it but if you are looking for the best on property, I still say the Bull and the Bear is the best at Waldorf but if you are looking for some corn dog nuggets with your Prime Rib and unlimited sarsaparillas, you gotta go to Crystal Palace.

 

[DL1WDW2]

Not to mention the chance to actually sit down with family inside the crowded theme park ! Worth everything to me.
I went for the first time last NYE and wish I could get a reservation again for this NYE . I thought the food was good and my server was excellent.

 

[whiteness]

Nothing buffet style would be worth a visit if you are looking for quality. You get quantity, not quality.

I don't agree with that. I think Boma is quite good, for example. I like that it lets you try a lot of things that you normally might not.

Knott's Berry Farm's buffets always feature fresh fried chicken and fixings, and everything else just plussed it. We'd go every chance we got when we lived in Orange County (CA.)

As for the Prime Rib at Crystal Palace...well, if you like Beef steak or roast and want to eat someplace in the Magic Kingdom, CP is your best bet. As much as I otherwise like Skipper Canteen, their current "steak" offering isn't as good. Be Our Guest won't be as good a value. I honestly can't think of anyplace else on property that will compare if that's what you're after.

If you don't mind going outside the park, there are obviously better options. Steakhouse 71 is surely going to be better, for example. But I, personally, would probably chose CP in most cases, because it is convenient, has more options for everyone, you know how much you will spend in advance and it is a character meal (if that matters to you.) It is very good. Not great, but you will surely leave stuffed and you'll have more time to spend in the park.

 

[B-Ride]

I get that people don't like buffets (i'm not a fan either) but i have had the CP prime rib and it was very good...maybe not A+ but for sure A-....

And you can eat until you explode so that might bump it to an A.

 

[jimmymc]

If you just want prime rib for a decent price, I'd recommend Steakhouse 71 over Crystal Palace.

 

[whiteness]

If you just want prime rib for a decent price, I'd recommend Steakhouse 71 over Crystal Palace.

But they only have it during dinner, I think. And ADRs are harder to get (I currently cannot get one for my daughter's birthday, for example.)

 

[jimmymc]

But they only have it during dinner, I think. And ADRs are harder to get (I currently cannot get one for my daughter's birthday, for example.)

I've heard you can request the steaks at lunch, but I'm not sure about the prime rib specifically. That's also interesting that it's tougher to get than Crystal Palace.

 

[jimmymc]

It is not a bad PR for $55 with all of the sides and desserts, etc..waiter told us that there are locals that go there every week and it is the best deal in Central Florida. For the price it is worth it but if you are looking for the best on property, I still say the Bull and the Bear is the best at Waldorf but if you are looking for some corn dog nuggets with your Prime Rib and unlimited sarsaparillas, you gotta go to Crystal Palace.

I feel like most restaurants with an all you can eat prime rib would be a good deal at $55, and for Disney prices that's great.

 

[whiteness]

I've heard you can request the steaks at lunch, but I'm not sure about the prime rib specifically. That's also interesting that it's tougher to get than Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace probably turns tables around much faster.

 

[jimmymc]

Crystal Palace probably turns tables around much faster.

Makes sense, buffets do get people in and out.

 

[cfox612]

We enjoy the food at Crystal Palace in general, and the Prime Rib was decent. Honestly it was better than a winter resort we visited recently. Yes it's a buffet, so it won't be top of the line, but it'll be good.