Honest opinions of the lunch (non-character) at the Castle

[FINFAN]

Not looking to book CRT, but to have a late lunch at the Castle, and we have never done this before. I know the menu is limited, but kids would like to experience eating right there, kinda cool. Is the food so-so....worht it?

Pam

 

[Alysa]

We never ate here for lunch, just dinner and breakfast but we actually prefered the dinner – I recall the dinner being quite nice (they made up a special vegetarian meal for me) and DH quite liked the steak. Cinderella was in the foyer and the view of the fireworks over Dumbo and the carosel was stunning! My drink came with a souvenier glass which I still love to use! Decor was wonderful and the service was just outstanding. Anyway you can switch lunch with dinner?
P.S. How old are your children? Girl or boy? While we were there the servers went all out with the little ones to make them feel like princesses (we only saw girls).

Lunch Menu
Fields and Cauldrons
Soup Du Jour
Gus's Seafood Spring Roll - crispy seafood egg roll with sweet chili sauce
Castle Fries - waffle fries served with spicy ketchup and shallot mayo
Her Majesty's Bouquet - crisp greens served with Her Majesty's dressing

Entrees Royale
Roasted Prime Rib of Beef - prepared as you command, with mashed potatoes
Pearla's Pasta - shrimp and chicken pasta in a rich mushroom cream sauce
Bruno's Barbecue - apricot barbecue chicken breast with veggie slaw on apple walnut cake
Major Domo's Favorite Pie - prime rib of beef simmered in rich cabernet sauce with red skinned mashed potatoes, crowning a light pastry
The Mariner - grilled salmon club sandwich with applewood bacon on specialty bread
The Coachman - smoked turkey breast, ham and Muenster cheese with beefsteak tomatoes on foccacia
Royal Caesar Salad with char-crusted chicken and asiago cheese tuile
Kingdom Feast - 8 oz. beef tenderloin steak with root mashed potatoes and oven-roasted shallot aioli
Anastasia's Field Greens - with wild mushrooms and gorgonzola cheese finished with raspberry vinaigrette

Finales
Chocolate and Raspberry Lava Cake with buttermilk snow
Cappuccino Creme Brulee served coffee service
Walt's Apple Bread Custard with maple walnut ice cream
Fantasyland Sundae - raspberry sorbet, fresh seasonal berries, and bananas with chocolate sauce
Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake with mango ice cream and macerated berries


Dinner Menu
Feilds and Cauldrons
Soup Du Jour
Gus's Seafood Spring Roll - with chili sauce
Her Majesty's Caesar Salad - with Asiago cheese
Perla's Pan Roasted Mussels - with spicy coconut cream
Field Greens - wild Mushrooms and gorgonzola with raspberry vinaigrette

Entrees Royale
Roasted Prime Rib of Beef - As You Command - served with root mashed potatoes. King Cut 14 oz.; Queen Cut 10 oz.
From King Stefan's Fleet - potato crusted tilapia filets with tomato provencal
The Earl's Poulet - roasted chicken on spinach and garlic bread pudding with red onion marmalade
Bruno's Chop -grilled pork chop with roasted potatoes and wild mushrooms
The Loyal Knight - spice-crusted salmon served with aioli on asparagus and fennel
The Prince - grilled asparagus and vegetables on citrus couscous, flavored with curry
Jaq's Seafood Rissotto - sea scallops and crispy calamari
Major's Lamb Shank - 4 hour braised lamb shank on root mash garnished with spinach
Kingdom Feast - 8 oz. beef tenderloin steak with root mashed potatoes and oven-roasted shallot mayo


Child's Lunch and Dinner Menu:
Blossom's Chicken Strips - served with corn and mashed potatoes
Major's Cheeseburger - served with corn and mashed potatoes
Jaq's Cheese Dog Rolls -served with corn and mashed potatoes

 

[blanq]

Our family wouldn't do the breakfast either (11 yo boys think that princesses are, well...gross!). We have eaten at CRT for both lunch and dinner since we started taking our DS to WDW at age 6. We have always had a good meal, excellent service and a fun overall experience. Last time we ate there for lunch, my DH really enjoyed the Major Doma's Pie (Prime Rib in Puff Pastry w/Cabernet Sauce) and I enjoyed Bruno's BBQ Chicken, served with Veggie Slaw and Apple Walnut Cake. As you can see by the post above mine, the kids menu is quite small, but it includes standard kid fare and most kids should be happy with the offerings. It really is special eating in the "Castle" and we have always been lucky to get a table by the window, and liked looking out over the MK. My DS still gets a kick out of being called "Prince" whenever we dine at CRT.

 

[FINFAN]

Thanks guys...My kids are Girl 14, boy 10, and just not into the princess thing, but the Castle, now that's another story! They both think Tinkerbell is the best,(another reason for choosing to eat there) and we are hoping to be down where she lands after the fireworks...thus the late lunch thoughts. We will be there during the high crowds...12/18-28....so don't care to risk not getting a spot where we'd like. Thank you for the convenient post of the menu....I hope I can get PS!

Pam

 

[Simba's Mom]

I absolutely love dining in the castle at lunch. I almost always have the Chicken Caesar salad-it's so yummy!

 

[Luv2Roam]

We ate dinner one time probably in April. We were even seated at the window on the backside, supposedly the best table in the house.
I only remember the time of day because the sun was in my eyes the whole time.
I can't recall what either of us ate, but I don't recall being disappointed either.
I would eat there again. But it wouldn't be a first choice. But after all -- you are eating IN the castle! :thewave:

 

[skuttle]

DH and I have eaten lunch at the castle twice and loved it both time.

I had the Major Domo's Pie last year and it was yummy! Wish I could have it now!

 

[Southern4sure]

We had lunch just recently at CRT (July). Since we were on the silver plan...we each got the prime rib. Our child got the cheeseburger. We shared dessert with him. Our seat was at the window backside overlooking the Dumbo ride. I was not expecting to see characters at lunch. As we waited to be called up, Cindy's friends came out and entertained us. After lunch as I was coming down the stairs, Cindy was sitting in her chair and the lobby was empty! We each had our picture taken and I even had a long chat with her....That was my highlight since everything is always boy related at my house. We really enjoyed the lunch. The food was incredible.

Southern4sure