Oh My.. Where to begin with this wonderful experience.
It just get's a 10 across the board, it was very expensive, our meal before the dining plan credit including tip was 340.00.. I would not normally pay that much for a meal but this was worth the experience. Also note that we ordered a bottle of wine and tipped highly which is in this total. OOP for this meal ended up being 140.00 above the dining plan.
I didn't want to eat here. My DH is from the Netherlands but lived/traveled throughout Europe and when he saw there was a French restraunt he just had to go. I tried as hard as I could to pick somewhere else.. but he said it has been 10 year since he has had anything close to French food and he had to have it. OK.. at 7:00 we lumbered reluctantly over from Beach Club where we begged him to cancel.. OMG I am so glad we did not. Hands down - if we ate here for the rest of the week everynight we would have been happy
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We checked in for our 7:30 ADR at 7:00 and were seated at 7:15 at a 6 top table. DD 7 stayed in her WheelChair again.
Once were were in , we could tell the server was already annoyed with us (using DDP and looked a bit rough from being at the pool and parks all day) and gave us the 'DDP Pitch' and immediatly followed with Do you know what you want to drink?? question before we even opened the menu.. we told her no, we needed a minute and she walked off to come back in just ONE MINUTE .. LOL.. this was sorted out quickly though. DH began speaking to her in French.. (he is fluent) and this changed her attitude a lot. We explained that we know what it included in the DDP but we will order what we want and are prepared to be charged for the extras and yes, WE ARE AWARE THE TIP IS NOT INCLUDED .. they do drive this point to death.
Anyway..
DH ordered a Very nice bottle of Red Wine ($50.00) for us and it was a very nice quality Merlot that we enjoyed.
( I am having technical problems so I can't cut and paste the exact menu terms, will update that soon)
He followed that with an order of the Rustic Pate' platter and an order of the Cheese Assortment.
The server did a complete turnaround, she was impressed with his selection and found great Joy in watching him eat his appetizer in which the kids and I stared at him sucking down what appeared to be Catfood with a smile on his face
, we did not dare touch it.. he ate every bite and said it was very close to what he was used to. He and the server had a discussion about the food being toned down to American taste but she could work it up if we needed.. She even poured our wine and let us relax.
The kids and I shared (well DH sneaked some too) the Cheese Plate. This assortment was very tasty, but, not what I was expecting. My kids an I are used to Cheese from all around the world and found, while perfectly served, very Americanized in flavor, except for the Brie, which was very nice. The Cheese was served at the right temperature so it really enhanced the flavor.
DD 7 was brought a large salad as an appetizer, which, she nibbled a bit. It was incredibly fresh with lots of lovely leafy greens.
Our Server brought us some bottled water and helped keep our wine glasses full.
For our meals.
DD12 and DS10 got the French Menu.
DD 12 got the Onion Soup, Macaroni and Cheese and Lemon Tart
DS 10 got the Lobster Bisque, Rotissere Chicken and Profiteroles
DD 7 got French Fries, Chicken Strips and Vanilla Ice Cream with a special treat from the server , a large bowl of FRESH SUGAR COATED STRAWBERRIES!
DH got the Pepper Tenderloin which came with Au Gratin Potatoes and Green Beans , cooked Medium Rare, followed by Creme Brulee and Coffee.
I had the same but added a bowl of Onion Soup.
Before the appetizers were served, we were given a nice round crusty french roll. If I were to complain a bit here, I would have liked to have a nice whipped butter rather than the hard , cafeteria style butter packet.. the rolls were devoured by all of us.
My son did not like the Lobster Soup, too odd for him, but he tired. The server saw he was not eating and immediatly tried to get him something else. He is not a soup kid at all so this was not big deal.
My DD an I felt this was the best Onion Soup we EVER had. Hands Down.
Our Meals arrived perfectly cooked , hot and a lovely presentation. Our tenderloin's were HUGE and could be cut with a fork, each bite exploded in flavor . The potatoes had a lovely cheese sauce and were perfect with this. The green beans were crisp, plenty and a wonderful addtion to this plate.
DD 12 said she does not like Macaroni and Cheese but had to try this because is had her favorite Cheese in it. I tasted this marvelous dish and wished I could come back and get it the next day. It was filling, rich and full of the most amazing flavors.
DD 10 sucked down his Chicken and he changed the mashed potatoes for Fries. He didn't speak until it was all gone.. in which he said.. it was a tough call between Kona and Chefs.. he loved them both!!!
DD 7 had Fries - these were the best fries in Disney. European style crisp hot fries.. yummy. Her Chicken was good too (she only ate the fries). They do not have a sundae so we ordered plain vanilla ice cream. The server was sad for her and came out with a GIANT bowl fo fresh strawberries which she actually ate since they did not have sprinkles or m&m's for her ice cream.
The creme brulee was perfect. Light and Airy, very nice flavor and was a nice ending to an outstanding meal. The coffee was piping hot and nice, and refils were given as we lingered at the table to the servers delight
DD 12 talked about her Lemon Tart for days.. It was that good. DD 10 loved his desert so much he wanted to see if they could do a take out version the next day.
I can't believe how surprised I was about the whole experience, the minute I met the server I thought.. Great.. this is going to be lousy.. How wrong I was.. I am so glad , as is DH and the kids that I didn't cancel this.. everything else was just 'food' after this ..
I honestly have to say, after growing up in NYC and traveling quite a bit, the meat was one of the finest cuts I have had in ages.
so this is the best I can do. I want to just give some feedback while it is fresh in my mind (got back last night). 
Itallian food .. but it is my favorite. I wanted to try something different. I was married in Hawaii and have lovely images of Polynesian food from the trip still in my mind 13 years later so I reluctantly reserved this place.
.. followed by a few fries and vanilla ice cream she was very happy.
Cannot wait for more!! Joan
, do you remember what the entree items were that are available on the "new" French menu? The last time we ate at Chef's, it was only one option - the French onion soup, chicken, and creme brulee.
but thinned out after the parade. I am thankful it wasn't hot. I was looking forward to a nice sit down dinner and after having eaten my lunch at the counter service at Yak and Yeti I was even more exicted.
