chuckcorden
DVC member, Pirates of the Caribbean fan, UConn fa
- Joined
- Jul 12, 2006
Walk,don't run to Ragland Road's.
I had a 6:00 reservation for Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. However, I had heard, on more than one occasion during my trip, negative comments about the restaurant. So I decided to cancel the reservation. I called Member Services to do so and while I had them on the line, I asked if there was a 6:00 opening at Ragland Road Irish Pub and Restaurant. There was, so I made a reservation. I am extremely glad that I did so.
It had been raining for much of the afternoon so I decided to forego the boat and take the bus to Downtown Disney. I had never been to DTD before, consequently when I arrived at Pleasure Island and saw the clubs; I thought to myself, “My son and daughter would love it here.”
The rain had slowed but the wind was blowing hard. I had some time before my reservation so I toured the area. When I arrived at Ragland’s I had a short wait and then was led to my table. The place was not crowded.
I started with Irish Soda Bread with a Guinness and sugar reduction to be used for dipping the bread. It was wonderful.
For the appetizer, I had Simple Smoked Salmon: salmon with capers and crème fraiche. It was excellent and just enough.
I followed this with Paddy’s Pork; stuffed pork loin with a honey glaze served on leeks, cabbage and mashed potatoes. I found the entrée a little too much. While it tasted delicious, I was not able to finish.
By the time I ordered dessert, I was feeling somewhat full. However, I ordered Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding and when I received it I drizzled the accompanying maple syrup (at least I think it was) and cream on. When I tasted it, I was in Heaven. This was the best dessert I have ever had in WDW. Believe me, it was to die for.
I give Ragland Road five stars and that is for the atmosphere and the dessert. However, the appetizer and entree were wonderful, also. My table could have been better: I felt that I was somewhat out of the action. That could have been me, however. After having superb locations at other WDW restaurants, I may have become spoiled.
And while I’m describing my dinner at the Pub, a humorous incident occurred. There was a couple sitting about two yards away. I had been taking pictures of the food and the restaurant and writing notes in my notebook. I noticed that the woman stood upand approached me. “Excuse me,” she said, “Are you a critic?” I answered in the negative and said that I was just a compulsive note-taker.
I had a 6:00 reservation for Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. However, I had heard, on more than one occasion during my trip, negative comments about the restaurant. So I decided to cancel the reservation. I called Member Services to do so and while I had them on the line, I asked if there was a 6:00 opening at Ragland Road Irish Pub and Restaurant. There was, so I made a reservation. I am extremely glad that I did so.
It had been raining for much of the afternoon so I decided to forego the boat and take the bus to Downtown Disney. I had never been to DTD before, consequently when I arrived at Pleasure Island and saw the clubs; I thought to myself, “My son and daughter would love it here.”
The rain had slowed but the wind was blowing hard. I had some time before my reservation so I toured the area. When I arrived at Ragland’s I had a short wait and then was led to my table. The place was not crowded.
I started with Irish Soda Bread with a Guinness and sugar reduction to be used for dipping the bread. It was wonderful.
For the appetizer, I had Simple Smoked Salmon: salmon with capers and crème fraiche. It was excellent and just enough.
I followed this with Paddy’s Pork; stuffed pork loin with a honey glaze served on leeks, cabbage and mashed potatoes. I found the entrée a little too much. While it tasted delicious, I was not able to finish.
By the time I ordered dessert, I was feeling somewhat full. However, I ordered Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding and when I received it I drizzled the accompanying maple syrup (at least I think it was) and cream on. When I tasted it, I was in Heaven. This was the best dessert I have ever had in WDW. Believe me, it was to die for.
I give Ragland Road five stars and that is for the atmosphere and the dessert. However, the appetizer and entree were wonderful, also. My table could have been better: I felt that I was somewhat out of the action. That could have been me, however. After having superb locations at other WDW restaurants, I may have become spoiled.
And while I’m describing my dinner at the Pub, a humorous incident occurred. There was a couple sitting about two yards away. I had been taking pictures of the food and the restaurant and writing notes in my notebook. I noticed that the woman stood upand approached me. “Excuse me,” she said, “Are you a critic?” I answered in the negative and said that I was just a compulsive note-taker.
I especially loved the butterscotch sauce (and cream). The sauce was the same that my DD7 got on her ice cream (nicey icey). Funny thing was when I was served it the server explained that they had run out of the larger cups so I got 2 smaller ones instead-lucky me! The only dessert I had that trip that was (slightly) better was the almond crusted cheesecake at Narcoossee's-Also TDF!
I will also have my kiddos with me and I was worried if that would be appropriate, thanks for alleviating my fears.
No, just Dissers!
