Review Rose and Crown for Dinner

[Hopefully]

We had dinner at the Rose and Crown on Feb 12th and I was very disappointed! as it did not meet my expectation.
The Greeter Ross was great, from the UK and we chatted while we waited. Our PS was for 7:40 and we were seated on the Patio, with an Excellent view of the Lagoon and Illuminations (It was Cool - But we were dressed for being out). We had been in 1990 and I had the Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding then and I have dreamed about having it again for 3 years. It was not available, as the menu was very abbreviated. Our Server Erik was great. We were served our food on Plastic Plates, with plastic utensils wrapped in cellophane with a little napkin. I did not expect this level of "service" at a Full Service Epcot R4estuarant. Erik stated that the Prime Rib was no longer offered, as it was "Too Hot" for the plastic plates
We ordered a Fruit and Cheese Plate appetiser to share. Unfortunately, our dinners arrived within minutes of the appetiser, so we took most of it in s "doggy Baf" It was great and I enjoyed it over the next few days! My husband had the Fish and Chips and it was excellent - flaky white fish with a crispy fried crust - not at all greasy.
I had the Roasted Half Chicken. The Chicken was a bit dry, and the mashed potatoes were cold, but the Dressing and Green Beans were Delicious.
We were able to watch Illuminations as we finished our dineer and it was a wonderful experience.
So my main point - with the correct expectations of the experience, it is a nice place - just don't expect anything more than a brief menu and plastic plates and utensils.

 

[Reflection]

Did waitstaff indicate whether some sort of refurbishment was underway.

That was the explanation (refursbishment or replacement of place settings and cutlery) given to my family during a visit about 1.5 years ago.

 

[Hopefully]

He led us to believe - I didn't ask specifically - that this is the way it is!

 

[kda]

Wow! I'd be disappointed, too. We ate their twice in 2001 and definitely had real plates and real silverware and the prime rib was still on the menu.

 

[anne60]

Did they still have the meat pie sampler? We have a PS there for May and I was really looking forward to this. Thanks for the "heads up".

 

[CRCrazy]

We ate there last March, and had real plates and silverware also.

 

[BCV23]

We had dinner there Christmas Eve after the Candlelight Processional andd they had silverware, plates and prime rib then. I remember the "kitchen renovation" a year or so ago too when prime rib was off the menu for a bit. Hope all of this is temporary!

 

[Hopefully]

Anne60, The Meat Pie Sampler was still on the menu

 

[kda]

There's a post today (3/9) by Alice28 with reviews of meals on her recent trip. Sounds like the prime rib was available at Rose & Crown and doesn't mention paper plates.