Dining Questions

[jmcalister]

Between Hook's Point and Steakhouse 55, what do you all like better? We're going to make it a welcome dinner for our first evening. What time does each place open? Approximately how long does each meal last on average? I appreciate any information.

Thanks,
jmcalister

 

[hlbtimes2]

I have not eaten at either, but both get pretty good reviews. If you want steak I would go with SH55. If you are more partial to seafood, then Hooks. I would probably allow an hour or so for a meal at either one.

 

[avalon451]

We ate at Hook's 3 weeks ago. I kind of decided to book it because I'd understood it to be themed like Captain Hook's ship. It's not at all-- there's a metal ship sculpture above the kitchen area, that's it. Otherwise it looks like a regular, blandly decorated hotel restaurant. The food was ok but nothing to write home about, especially considering the prices. Understand, I'm a little picky, coming from Seattle and lots of really good seafood restaurants, I expect my sea bass to be grilled to perfection and very flavorful and moist. This was pretty dang bland and somewhat overcooked, although the menu said it was on a bed of sauteed spinach with spicy shrimp broth.

I haven't been to Steakhouse 55, but I hear it's very good.

I've also heard that Napa Rose and Storyteller's Cafe, over at the Grand Californian, are wonderful. We stayed at the GCH and had PS for Napa Rose, but unfortunately we had to cancel them when our daughter got sick.

That's my 2 cents. Good luck, hope you have a great experience!

 

[avalon451]

Oops, forgot to say: the first seating for Hook's was available for 5:30 p.m. You'd have to call to be sure that was the case during your stay.

Also, here's a link to allears.com, which lists all the menus for all the restaurants in DLR. http://www.allears.net/dlr/din/dining.htm

 

[jmcalister]

Thanks for the opinions.

jmcalister

 

[MarvinMar]

I took my wife to Steakhouse 55 last tuesday evening at 7:30
When we got there they did not have the reservation.
When they learned I booked through "Disney Dining" she said, "Well that explains it" with a huf. So there may be some issues there.
They had us sit for only about 5 minutes then took us to our table.

The resturant was very nice/fancy. There were some people dressed up but most were resort casual (Like us)

This being one of the first Disney meals we had, I was sure this was going to be the 1 special treat for us, and worth the price.
Well, That is true, but for other reasons.

I had the Porterhouse and my wife had the Prix Fix.
Prix Fix comes with a salade, small steak, smashed potatoes, and a seasonal tart ala mode. (Peal/Blackberry that night)

Porterhouse $28 (Great, almost no bone, but little seasoning and no steak sauce)
Mushroom side $8.00 (Yummy)
Wedge salade $8.00 (Very good)
Prix Fix $29
Sodas were about $2.79 I believe, and yes they are free refills.
I shared my wifes desert.
Total was about $79 then $91 after tip.


The next day we went next door to Goofys Kitchen for dinner at around 5:30
The price for my parents, wife and myself (our 2 year old twins ate free) was $179
This did NOT include the picture they sell you. (I recall these being included at DisneyWorld) The picture was another $30

It was ok, but I couldn't stop thinking that for the money, we should be next door at Steakhouse 55 again.

We also did the Blue Bayou for lunch one afternoon.
Average entree there was $30