nbodyhome
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I am at Disney right now, through Friday - and our agency had treated us to appetizers a few days ago at Raglan Road, and I loved the restaurant so much that I wanted to bring my husband and try the food.
This was one of my best dining experiences on Disney property, ever. The restaurant is gorgeous, and I'd met the...well, not sure what his title is, but it's almost like a restaurant concierge, making sure everything was going well. His name is Jay, and if he's there, he does try to get to everyone to see how they are doing. It really surprised me that he remembered my name, and my husbands name as well (since I'd only mentioned it once when he'd asked). He is a wonderful person, and he sings and plays keyboards too!
I'd made a reservation for 8:30 because the show starts at 9. We were warmly welcomed (moreso than the average guest, since I'd spent time talking with Jay already). But I watched how much fun other guests were having, everyone seemed happy and taken care of.
We arrived a little early, and had a table close to the stage (a bit blocked from seeing the show, although I could watch it from the mirror or by backing up when I wasn't eating). Jay started singing at about 8:45, which led to the band coming on at 9. This is still a very new restaurant, and I'm so suprised at how pulled-together everything is already.
My husband had the ribeye - and he said that it was the best steak he has ever had on property. Both of our portion sizes were plenty for us, and while a little pricey, it was in line with what I do expect from a nice restaurant on Disney property. As far as some people complaining about sides not being included - my husband did order the chips//fries, but mustard mashed potatoes were included, as well as some sort of veggies. With my chicken (which was excellent, maybe the best chicken I've had on Disney property), there was a bed of greens - a very large amount, I had ordered a side of potatoes, but really didn't need to.
The dessert we shared was very good, like the chocolate rounded mousse at some of the Disney restaurants, but it tasted like there were nuts on the bottom of some sort (maybe pecans). If there was any pricing I thought was a little high, it'd be the sides and the desserts. But everything was excellent.
Our bill came to just over $60 for both of us (I don't have the receipt in front of me, it may have been about $65.00). It included soft drinks, a ribeye, chicken with the salad, two sides, and one split dessert. Plus, the show was excellent - they also had a woman who danced in the Irish Michael Flately style. We don't eat out often, but we both had a wonderful time and plan to go back. (Maybe for Christmas, since we'll be at Saratoga Springs at the $38 rate!)
You don't need to buy anything to watch the show. But I do think you'd be missing out if you don't try the food. We talked with one guy a few days back who complained about the price of his shephards pie, saying it was $25.00 for the entree (it was $14.95). The prices weren't as expensive as I kept reading, I do recommend going during the show so you can have an experience, and not just a meal.
This was one of my best dining experiences on Disney property, ever. The restaurant is gorgeous, and I'd met the...well, not sure what his title is, but it's almost like a restaurant concierge, making sure everything was going well. His name is Jay, and if he's there, he does try to get to everyone to see how they are doing. It really surprised me that he remembered my name, and my husbands name as well (since I'd only mentioned it once when he'd asked). He is a wonderful person, and he sings and plays keyboards too!
I'd made a reservation for 8:30 because the show starts at 9. We were warmly welcomed (moreso than the average guest, since I'd spent time talking with Jay already). But I watched how much fun other guests were having, everyone seemed happy and taken care of.
We arrived a little early, and had a table close to the stage (a bit blocked from seeing the show, although I could watch it from the mirror or by backing up when I wasn't eating). Jay started singing at about 8:45, which led to the band coming on at 9. This is still a very new restaurant, and I'm so suprised at how pulled-together everything is already.
My husband had the ribeye - and he said that it was the best steak he has ever had on property. Both of our portion sizes were plenty for us, and while a little pricey, it was in line with what I do expect from a nice restaurant on Disney property. As far as some people complaining about sides not being included - my husband did order the chips//fries, but mustard mashed potatoes were included, as well as some sort of veggies. With my chicken (which was excellent, maybe the best chicken I've had on Disney property), there was a bed of greens - a very large amount, I had ordered a side of potatoes, but really didn't need to.
The dessert we shared was very good, like the chocolate rounded mousse at some of the Disney restaurants, but it tasted like there were nuts on the bottom of some sort (maybe pecans). If there was any pricing I thought was a little high, it'd be the sides and the desserts. But everything was excellent.
Our bill came to just over $60 for both of us (I don't have the receipt in front of me, it may have been about $65.00). It included soft drinks, a ribeye, chicken with the salad, two sides, and one split dessert. Plus, the show was excellent - they also had a woman who danced in the Irish Michael Flately style. We don't eat out often, but we both had a wonderful time and plan to go back. (Maybe for Christmas, since we'll be at Saratoga Springs at the $38 rate!)
You don't need to buy anything to watch the show. But I do think you'd be missing out if you don't try the food. We talked with one guy a few days back who complained about the price of his shephards pie, saying it was $25.00 for the entree (it was $14.95). The prices weren't as expensive as I kept reading, I do recommend going during the show so you can have an experience, and not just a meal.
