So excited to see an update here, especially a positive one for Captain's Grille! I also tried it for dinner in December, and it exceeded my expectations. Several of the dishes on the menu (like your pork duo) are still pretty new, since they overhauled a lot of the menu in September (for the better, IMO)!
Also, I had no idea that the flags underneath Captain's Grille actually had a meaning! That's a really interesting detail. A lot of people see Captain's Grille as a rather generic optio, but between the nautical motifs everywhere, the interesting menus, and the relatively calm atmosphere, it's gradually become one of my favorites at WDW.
Edit: Just saw your club level breakfast update - everything looks so good. I like how YC and BC now serve hard-boiled eggs, since it's nice to have a protein option in addition to the continental breakfast offerings. That croissant looks especially tasty (it's 2:30am and now I'm feeling really hungry).
I'm glad to know that we tried the new, improved menu. It was definitely far more than what we were expecting.
I absolutely agree with you. It really has some character. It blends so well with the rest of the Yacht Club property... Maybe just too well for its own good. It's a very classy place.
Haha! Anything sounds good at 2:30am
It really is good to see them offer a light, well-rounded breakfast for the club level guests. The presentation of the hard-boiled eggs is especially nice too. Again, very classy.
Have fun in Nebraska, Emmy. Your pictures are just so amazing. You really have a gift. And good tip about the kid's portion! DH and I often share one main, but sometimes we don't want the same thing and one of us (read: CaliBear) has to compromise! Kid's portion sounds like a good alternative!
Aww! Thank you so much.
Haha! That's how my mom and I ended up finding this one out. A lot of the time, mom and I won't be very hungry, but we have very different appetites, so we'll both end up eating way to much of what we want instead of splitting something. This time worked out well.
Wonderful pictures Emily!
Love the tip about the kids chicken portion at 50's! I don't see it on the menu but may ask about it!
So lovely that you were able to get one of your favorite servers back at Yachtsman! Sounds like a lovely meal!
Thanks Paula!
The smaller portion was a great find! I don't see how anyone could comfortably get through a full-sized plate. You save room for dessert this way, too.
It really was. Isn't is funny how much of a difference customer service makes?
Great updates! I've never tried Captain's Grill but your review has me wanting to
. I loved getting a peak into the CL offerings. And I had no idea about the special name tags for the extraordinary CMs - that is fascinating and now I'm on a mission to find one next time we're there!
Have a great trip to Nebraska.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the updates. It was an interesting day of new, fun facts for us.
Sorry to hear you were having technical issues-it's always a pain when that happens!
But fantastic updates and reviews-your photos are so lovely and they make me want to be sat in the restaurant myself!
Ricardo seems such a lovely man from what you wrote and also from reading about him from your Mom's past DR's.
Thanks for your sympathies. It's certainly not convenient, but at least it's fixed now. haha
Thank you so much. Isn't that the problem with reviews? I bet that people on the dining boards plan return trips more frequently than on any other boards-- it's all about the food.
He really is. We'll plan our reservations around his work schedule just to get seated with him.
Fantastic photos and reviews! I need to put Captain's Grille on my list. I ate at PTC and Yachtsman last week and agree they were fantastic! I loved the twist on the Caesar salad at YSh.
Jill in CO
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them.
Isn't the Caesar at Yachtsman the best? It's definitely the best Caesar I've had.
Wonderful reviews, Emmy. Unfortunately, we were not a fan of 50's Prime Time last year, but glad you and your mom enjoyed it.
We will have to put Captain's Grille on the list for a future visit for dinner (we are having breakfast there in December).
And I so love the Yachtsman; it has become a must-do for us after our meal there in December and then again last month. I think we will have to ask for your charming Ricardo the next time we go.
Enjoy your time in Nebraska.
Thanks!
Sorry to hear that your experience at 50's was subpar. That's too bad. Luckily, there's plenty of other great options to choose from.
Captain's Grille is really worth the visit. We've been there for breakfast a few times, and it's pretty good, but the dinner menu it phenomenal. It's very diverse too.
Us too! It's one that you just have to make time for once you've tried it. I hope you're able to get a table with Ricardo. He's one in a million.
Glad you are back, Em, and obviously have got your software issue sorted.
Loving the latest reviews and I think you have just convinced me that I have to take Sian to Yachtsman for her 21st Birthday meal (I am still hoping to persuade your Mom and you to join us, at least for part of that trip).
Thanks Joh! Glad to be back.
Aww! That sounds lovely. What are your dates? I still wish that I hadn't had to miss out on all the fun in Vegas.
. I'm so glad to see that he is doing well and still there, hopefully next time we'll be able to catch him. He really is the most wonderful CM we have ever met!
) so that might be just the thing for us on those long mornings before breakfast. 
