HELP Please! Need a Really GOOD Restaurant for Sister's Birthday.

[WaltD4Me]

I need a little help here.....

I'm going to Disney with my sister and my 2 nieces 1st week of May.

My sister's birthday is April 30th and my BIL wants to surprise my sister with a really nice dinner while we are there for her birthday....

When I'm at Disney, I don't get into fancy eating and he wants us to go somewhere nice......I've been reading lots of reviews and BOY, there are some REALLY bad ones about alot of the nicer restaurants that I thought would be good, so I have no idea where to try and make a reservation.

I was thinking Portobello Yacht Club at DTD, but it tanked in recent reviews, then I was thinking Coral Reef at Epcot....also alot of awful reviews.

My brother actually suggested Victoria and Albert's, but I think that's a bit much and can we even bring my nieces there or is it adults only?

Then I was thinking Cali Grill at Contemporary, but my BIL said no way, my sister has a "height" issue.....I swear I never knew this.

So now, I'm thinking maybe the Yachtsman at the Yacht Club or maybe Fulton's at DTD, but I really don't know......

My sister loves a good filet mignon and so do I, but she also likes seafood...I hate seafood, but it isn't my birthday, so a seafood place is ok as long as they have a steak on the menu for me....

We are actually going to be there on my birthday and are going to O'Hana's for that ... Can't WAIT, but now I need another nice place, pricey is ok according to my BIL, but nowhere with a dress code fancy please.

 

[Cee]

Ohana's is great family dining. You won't be disappointed there. Yachtsman
has great steaks and is pricey. Ditto for Fulton's. I don't consider either of
these great for kids. It's $$$ and there's not much on the menu for them. If
it's just adults, go for it. If you want to take the kids, consider Ohana's. Have
a BLAST and happy b-day to Sis!

 

[tessie28]

le Cellier at epcot.

the best steak, (there is some fish) but the steaks!!

the atmosphere is is just lovely...as the name suggests being in the wine celler of a chateau.

so its romantic, yet, I think the children would enjoy it too. (chocolate moose dessert! MMMM)

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Take your sister over to Jiko at the AKL. It is our favorite place to dine at WDW. While your over there explore the lodge. If you have never been there it is a really beautiful resort to explore.

 

[mtemm]

my birthday is april 30 and I'll be at the yachtsman steakhouse.

good luck deciding.

 

[disneyfanUSA]

Captin Jacks is good they have seafood and steak! Not filet mignon though but they do Sirloin! Heres the menu!! p.s. u can get more menus on http://www.allearsnet.com

CAP'N JACK'S RESTAURANT

Downtown Disney

Dinner

DINING


Menu Date: January 2006



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JACK'S SPECIALTIES


The Ultimate Margarita - Sauza Gold and a splash of Grand Marnier served on the rocks $7.75
Strawberry Margarita - a classic at Cap'n Jack's since 1975, served with Cuervo Gold $7.00
Fuzzy Captain (Captain Morgan spiced rum, peach schnapps, pina colada mix, yogurt and a splash of orange juice, served frozen) $7.00


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Appetizers

Crab Cakes - topped with Cajun-horseradish sauce and greens $11.99

Shrimp Cocktail with a Floridian cocktail sauce $10.99

Tomato Salad - sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette, mozzarella cheese and focaccia bread $6.99

Mixed Greens Salad - with choice of ranch dressing or zinfandel vinaigrette $4.99

Caesar Salad - $6.99

New England Clam Chowder or Hearty Vegetable Soup $4.49

Spinach & Artichoke Dip served with tortilla chips $7.49


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Entrees

Top Sirloin with Onion Ragout and Horseradish Cream with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables $19.99

Seafood Pasta - shrimps, scallops and lump crab in a rich lobster sauce served with broccoli florets and linguini $20.99

Roast Chicken Breast with creamed mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables $16.99


Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs - a full side of slow-cooked pork ribs smoked over oak wood chips, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables $21.99

Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper White Wine Sauce - rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables $23.99

Add a steamed lobster tail to your entree for $12

Twin Lobster Tails with drawn butter, rice pilaf and fresh vegetables $31.99


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Desserts
Double Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream $5.79
Happiest Celebration on Earth Key Lime Pie - $4.29
White Chocolate Raspberry New York Cheesecake - $4.29



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Beverages

Berried Treasure Smoothie - Non-alcoholic frozen blend of strawberry, raspberry, and yogurt $3.75


Bottled Water - Perrier $2.25; Evian $2.75

Also Assorted Beers and Wines​

 

[Jenna319]

I would go to Coral Reef! You can call the restaurant ahead of a time and request a diver to hold up a "happy birthday" sign in front of your table! And it's free!

 

[disnut8]

Just as a word of advice. Don't base your decision on someone else's opinion. We've had many a meal that we enjoyed at places that had negative reviews. And then we've gone to some that people gush over (like the California Grill) and while been OK with it, won't go back again.

Relax about this. Your sister doesn't know it's happening. And she's the one to satisfy. Pick out one that SHE will like and to heck with the reviews.

 

[TigerKat]

How about Flying Fish at the Boardwalk? They have a great steak there too. I think the Boardwalk atmosphere is an added bonus for a special night.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you are talking about THIS April 30, you may be dining at whatever you can get. V&A is probably already booked up. Some of the others may be, too.

 

[Jubilee]

my birthday is april 30 and I'll be at the yachtsman steakhouse.

good luck deciding.

my first suggestion was cali grill but since you shot that down, i definitely say the steakhouse (it seems like money isn't an issue for you) if there's more than just the 2 of them there. if it's just your sis and her man, i would say V&A's