SSR restaurant? When?

[swich2mac]

Does anyone know when DVC plans to build/open a nice table service restaurant at SSR?

 

[tjhsr]

Should be open sometime this summer.

 

[tara98]

We just received the newest newsletter and in it says that SSR is converting the Turf Club Lounge into a sit down table service restaurant. I think it said something like it was adding more seating inside along with outside tables. Mentioned also that it was still going to keep the "lounge" atmosphere on one side with the pool table(s)? and all. I thought it was a great idea.

 

[DVC Sadie]

I for one can hardly wait. It will be wonderful to have a good place to eat and relax without going to Downtown Disney everyday.

 

[Groucho]

Here's the details, from the latest Vacation Magic.

The Turf Club, the horse-racing-themed lounge nestled behind The Artist's Palette at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, is becoming The Turf Club Bar & Grill. Debuting officially this summer, this expanded destination will offer table-service dining for about 140 people, including seating for 90 in a new dining room and room for 50 on a covered patio overlooking Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Beyond the expanded dining space, the lounge will continue to be a place to shoot pool, enjoy a cocktail or simply kick back to watch the big game on TV. "This will be the best of both worlds," said Disney Vacation Club Resorts General Manager Sonya Deese-Byrnes. "The lounge will continue to be a great place to unwind after a day in the Parks, and the expanded space will complement The Artist's Palette by offering a table-service dining option." Selections from the new menu already are available in the lounge, such as crab-cake bites, buffalo chicken strips and more. Look for the expanded menu this summer, featuring a variety of "American favorites creatively prepared," including appetizers (from fried calamari to a baked onion soup), entrees (including a grilled salmon BLT on olive panini bread with applewood smoked bacon) and desserts (the chocolate-hazelnut soufflé with seasonal berries may be habit forming). "We're already hearing rave reviews for the menu selections, and we look forward to debuting the expanded selections," Sonya said. Look for more details about The Turf Club Bar & Grill in the summer edition of Vacation Magic.

 

[LIFERBABE]

I recommend trying the Turf Club. You place your order at the bar, but it is served to you at your table. We had lunch here several times (Buffalo Chicken Tenders were my fave) and it was really nice.

Great view of DTD and the waterway too!

I really hope TCBG is open for our June trip, but if not, we will continue to enjoy AP and TC.

Im also happy they are keeping the pool table and TV sitting area!

ETA: I met Sonya in January, while she was touring the property with other Disney Execs, she is very nice and was really interested in the membership.