napa rose

[spacegirlbobbie]

how far in advance do i need to make my reservations? (going to dl in mid june)
also any reviews would be helpful

 

[Sherry E]

This is where we need YellowMickeyPonchos (Nancy), one of our wonderful DIS-ers and a Podcast correspondent. She can tell you everything you need to know about Napa Rose - what to order, who to ask for by name, where to sit, etc., as she has been there many, many times and loves it. Hopefully she will catch this thread soon and give you all the info you want.

 

[pycees312]

subscribing. I had just mentioned to DH that we have never been there of all the times we have gone. so this is on our list for our June trip. Always thought it may not be too kid friendly.

 

[Hound 109]

This is where we need YellowMickeyPonchos (Nancy), one of our wonderful DIS-ers and a Podcast correspondent. She can tell you everything you need to know about Napa Rose - what to order, who to ask for by name, where to sit, etc., as she has been there many, many times and loves it. Hopefully she will catch this thread soon and give you all the info you want.

In addition to Ponchos, I think Avalon ate at the Chef's table on her last trip.

OP, don't let the lack of comments or reviews deter you. Every comment I've read has been a positive one. & Napa Rose is highly though of even by local foodies (not visiting the parks).

I can't help you, but one day I hope to try it as well.

I think Samantha Brown (or someone's show like hers) spent half a show there.

 

[Hound 109]

Here's Avalon's Napa Rose experience (no pics):

Now it was time to head back to HoJo and get out our nicer clothes for our special dinner. I told Liz, “I really think you ought to keep your face paint on. It will look great, and they are used to all kinds of little kids and face paint and whatever, there. C’mon, it’s Disneyland! You can have a nice dinner in face paint if you want to!” Eventually she was convinced.
I was wearing sandals with heels, and I know better (thanks, Bumbershoot!) than to walk from HoJo through DTD in “cute shoes.” Besides, we’d been going straight through since 8:30 a.m., and our legs and feet were really feeling it. So, we called down to the front desk and they called us a cab. It cost about $10 with the tip to hop over to the front entrance of the GCH. Well worth it.

Ok, so you're asking, “You’re taking a 13 year old to the most expensive restaurant in the resort? How does she get any worth out of the fact that every server is a master sommelier, when she doesn’t drink?” The story with Napa Rose is this. When we went last time, DH Al and I planned to go downstairs and enjoy a romantic dinner for two while the three daughters stayed in our room upstairs with a pizza and a video, and our built-in babysitter, Liz. (who has taking a babysitting course with first aid/CPR, and was experienced by this time). However, Liz was sick, so we canceled and ordered room service instead. Well, I still wanted to experience it. I knew that Liz would enjoy the atmosphere, and that it would add one more special time for us to remember this trip by. When she heard we were sitting at the chef’s counter, she was excited: “It’ll be like our own personal Iron Chef!” Well, I was right—it went really, really well. She loved it, and the staff were SO nice to her. The head chef came over and introduced himself, shook our hands, and told her all about who did what in the kitchen, and he told her all about the ingredients in what she was eating. She was fascinated. It was so interesting to watch how well they synchronized in their work, like an intricate dance.

Everybody commented positively on her face painting, till she was practically glowing. The host, the waiter, a couple of other random waiters, and two different chefs all commented on how cool she looked. When she told them she had been nervous to keep in on, they assured her that it was great and they loved to see stuff like that.

This was the one place I didn’t have the nerve to get out my camera and take food porn. Oh, boy, was it GOOD! I had a lovely glass of Syrah to go along with my heirloom beet salad, and crispy duck, which was perfectly grilled and presented. Liz had mushroom bisque (called a “cappuccino” and served in a large coffee cup and saucer!) to start and then the beef short ribs. She was simply amazed and said it was the best thing she’d ever tasted.

So that was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

 

[avalon451]

Hound's my publicity agent. Thanks, Hound!

Seriously, if you go, you will really enjoy it. It's very special. It was YellowMickeyPonchos who turned me on to the Chef's counter experience; her descriptions and advice convinced me to try requesting the Chef's counter, seats 4-8, which puts you right in front of the action. Delicious food and really positive interaction with the very pleasant chefs working in the kitchen! Hope you get a chance to go, and enjoy it! You can make PS's for 60 days out, but I believe with Napa Rose you have to call the restaurant directly; you can't make reservations through Disney Dining. The number is (714)300-7170.

Enjoy!

 

[blackjackdelta]

I concur with everything that has been said, well worth the $$$$ and the experience.

Jack

 

[tinkcollector]

We really want to go to the Napa Rose. And I think the "counter" sounds awesome. What should we expect as far as price?

 

[spacegirlbobbie]

I'm a foodie and I want to go, I'm going with some family members who are on a budget and they were like it sounds expensive. I told them if they don't want to go it will be a table of one for me.

 

[avalon451]

spendy spendy. $30-$40 entrees. I mean, just be prepared, because the bill will be kind of scary. It's listed at $$$$ on all the reviews. If you're not used to occasionally splurging on that kind of dining, you might not be happy.

Here's a sample menu from allears.net to give you an idea; it was just updated: http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_nr.htm

For us: so worth it! We do this kind of dining once or twice a year for anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

 

[godalejunior]

We have gone twice now to NR and sat at the Chef's counter both visits. We have another trip planned at the end of May and there is no way we will go to DL without eating at least one meal there.

 

[disneystick]

You can make PS's for 60 days out, but I believe with Napa Rose you have to call the restaurant directly; you can't make reservations through Disney Dining. The number is (714)300-7170.

Enjoy!

I was able to call the Disney dining and book Napa Rose for my up coming June DL trip.

 

[BenA81]

I was able to call the Disney dining and book Napa Rose for my up coming June DL trip.

i concur, i called disney dining for a PS at the end of May.

 

[avalon451]

i concur, i called disney dining for a PS at the end of May.

Cool! That must have changed.

ETA: Oh, maybe that's if you want to request chef's counter?