The Yachtsman Steakhouse … Disney’s TRULY Best Kept Secret Secret

"Filet" of Ribeye
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Himalayan Pink Salt Block

Chef Gregg explained everything that went into this, which will only be partly captured here, trust me LOTS of preplanning went into these marvelous slices of beef!

Besides preparing it once in advance to try out the plan (I wonder who got to be part of that taste testing!)

Chef explained that they took a whole Ribeye, carved off just the outside of it, where a LOT of tasty meat is and then rolled that part and then roasted it. Once it was cooked they placed it on the Salt Block, which had been previously warmed in the ovens.

As the Ribeye sat on the salt block, the salt and juices from the beef co-mingled and the salt flavored the beef.

It doesn't take a Block head in my book to know a good thing when I see it.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

The men of Broadview Manor, prefer ribeyes to any other cut of meat and Kevin worked out in advance for the Chefs to prepare a ribeye for us. Never expecting such a presentation....I can only say blown away.

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is the only restaurant on Disney Property (outside of V&A) that still carves their own meats in house. When you arrive at the Steakhouse, you will notice a glass meat cooler where the Chefs prepare the meat for use.
 
Braised Wagyu Short Ribs
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OK....you ARE beginning to NOTICE a food theme here aren't you?

Shortribs, multiple times in various preparations.

These "babies" are Wagyu Short Ribs, which is Kobe beef style meat....meaning Japanese Cows raised in America (or elsewhere) with a diet that ensure the characteristic marbling which is prized for flavor.

3 words...

OH
MY
GOD


When you braise meat...beautiful things happen to it
(of course, not the braised beef I made this weekend, but that is a whole other story!)

Each piece of shortrib we pulled from the cast iron pot, was a tender, melt in your mouth suculant morsel

[in my best English Gieco Gecko Commercial voice]
Whew....they LITERALLY serve you heaven on earth......well that was a complete dramatization, but you get the point.
[end my best English Gieco Gecko Commercial voice]
 
oh hell! I have a 4 birthday celebration planned at CG now I have ADR remorse. oh maybe I should change...
 
Traditional Steakhouse Accompaniments
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On the left is Truffled Mac & Cheese....with Mickey Pasta OH COURSE!......this is a very tasty work in progress, I can envision this with a little tweaking becoming a menu option and a delicious one at that.

in the middle...
Blue Lake Green Beans in lemon butter with red bell peppers and lemon gremolata ....crisp al dente green beens....didn't eat much of these... cause why waste stomach space on veggies??!?!?!?:rotfl: :rotfl:


Sauteed Mushroom Caps with sherry and cabernet wine sauce .....To quote Rachel Ray - YUMMO!
 

OMG!!! I can't get over how delicious this all looks! :love:

Mushrooms with Sherry...can't EVER go wrong with that! What an interesting presentation for the ribeye. I have NEVER seen that before.

Now, I must get my lunch before I pass out looking at all of these pictures.
--Daneen
 
Braised Wagyu Short Ribs
yachtsman032008-015.jpg


OK....you ARE beginning to NOTICE a food theme here aren't you?

Shortribs, multiple times in various preparations.

These "babies" are Wagyu Short Ribs, which is Kobe beef style meat....meaning Japanese Cows raised in America (or elsewhere) with a diet that ensure the characteristic marbling which is prized for flavor.

3 words...

OH
MY
GOD


When you braise meat...beautiful things happen to it
(of course, not the braised beef I made this weekend, but that is a whole other story!)

Each piece of shortrib we pulled from the cast iron pot, was a tender, melt in your mouth suculant morsel

[in my best English Gieco Gecko Commercial voice]
Whew....they LITERALLY serve you heaven on earth......well that was a complete dramatization, but you get the point.
[end my best English Gieco Gecko Commercial voice]

OK ... so wait a minute ... we forgot to mention that it's at this point that HALF the staff came over to see how these course went over (the braised short ribs and rib eye). :dance3: This was the wonderful smell coming from the kitchen all day. These were two of the many jewels presented in the crown this evening.

MAGNIFICANT! BRAVO! WELL DONE .... well not well done, PERFECTLY DONE!


POOR YUN was working double time at this point! Watch out for stains ... the kitchen is running out of SPOONS!
 
Originally Posted by DisOrBust
oh hell! I have a 4 birthday celebration planned at CG now I have ADR remorse. oh maybe I should change...


If you truly love this person, you will change the reservation!


Nothing like guilt!! It's only my mother's 75 BR ,my DDs 6th and 13 B day and oh yah its my 21st B day as well,;) ...

There is that Wishes! thingie that gets in the way....
 
I agree with Kevin - Yachtsman is Awesome!!!

In 2007, I brought Mister Disney's Birthday Celebration over to the Yachtsman! There may not be Five Diamonds on the wall in the lobby, by IMAGINE the amazing food preparation and presentations of V&A's in the setting of the a fabulous Yacht Club!
 
daneenm said:
OMG!!!
What an interesting presentation for the ribeye. I have NEVER seen that before.

:teacher: :teacher: NOW CLASS, Professor Ludwig Von Drake here:teacher: :teacher:

Please pay careful attention.

As Mister Disney previously conveyed,


Mister Disney said:
"Filet" of Ribeye
yachtsman032008-012.jpg

Himalayan Pink Salt Block

Chef Gregg explained everything that went into this, which will only be partly captured here, trust me LOTS of preplanning went into these marvelous slices of beef!

Besides preparing it once in advance to try out the plan (I wonder who got to be part of that taste testing!)

Chef explained that they took a whole Ribeye, carved off just the outside of it, where a LOT of tasty meat is and then rolled that part and then roasted it. Once it was cooked they placed it on the Salt Block, which had been previously warmed in the ovens.

:teacher: :teacher: HOW WAS THIS DONE YOU ASK?:teacher: :teacher:

Well, please view my diagram below:

ribeye.jpg


While this diagram shows a "steak" our "esteemed" Chefs took an entire ribeye and carved off the portion of the diagram I have outline for you.

Once they trimmed away the excess fat they took this small delectible morsel and rolled it and tied it as a roast and roasted the piece of beef to perfection before artistically arranging the ensuing slices on the salt block.

:teacher: :teacher: Any further questions class?:teacher: :teacher:
 
:teacher: :teacher: NOW CLASS, Professor Ludwig Von Drake here:teacher: :teacher:

Please pay careful attention.

As Mister Disney previously conveyed,




:teacher: :teacher: HOW WAS THIS DONE YOU ASK?:teacher: :teacher:

Well, please view my diagram below:

ribeye.jpg


While this diagram shows a "steak" our "esteemed" Chefs took an entire ribeye and carved off the portion of the diagram I have outline for you.

Once they trimmed away the excess fat they took this small delectible morsel and rolled it and tied it as a roast and roasted the piece of beef to perfection before artistically arranging the ensuing slices on the salt block.

:teacher: :teacher: Any further questions class?:teacher: :teacher:


I like the diagram! Nice work!!! Can we go to the Yachtman Now - today is a hectic day at the office and I think we need a good meal!
 
I like the diagram! Nice work!!! Can we go to the Yachtman Now - today is a hectic day at the office and I think we need a good meal!

I'm game...the K-Man and I went for Thanksgiving dinner 2 years ago...

Last flight out of Bradley is 7:30p, arrive in Orlando at 11pm.

Do you think the Yachtclub would "leave the light on"?

Think we might be able to talk the Chefs into keeping something warm on the stove for us?

:rotfl2: :lmao:
 
I'm game...the K-Man and I went for Thanksgiving dinner 2 years ago...

Last flight out of Bradley is 7:30p, arrive in Orlando at 11pm.

Do you think the Yachtclub would "leave the light on"?

Think we might be able to talk the Chefs into keeping something warm on the stove for us?

:rotfl2: :lmao:

I can make Bradley by 7:30pm no problem!!

I think we might be able to have the Yachtsman keep something warm - shall I make a call???

:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl:
 
When are you guys going back? I believe I need to dine with you one day- oh and Kevin, could you give DH some lessons for me :love: ? Truly, this meal, the prep, the bling- sooo romantic *sigh*
 
Approaching 50 myself, I'll take your word for it!

OH ... you're refering to the Yachtsman Steak House. :rotfl:

I'm just getting back to this review and loving it......but yes, 50 ain't bad either!!!!!

I love the pictures too.
 
DBF and I are going to Yachtsman in May. It's his first trip to Disney, so I'm really looking forward to introducing him to one of Disney's best dining experiences. Hooray for Yachtsman!
 
When are you guys going back? I believe I need to dine with you one day- oh and Kevin, could you give DH some lessons for me :love: ? Truly, this meal, the prep, the bling- sooo romantic *sigh*

:teacher: :teacher: HUM ... Husband School ... This could be a new career path for me! :teacher: :teacher:
 
So where were we?

Dessert Amuse Bouche
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paired with Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui, Piedmont 2005 :banana: Rosa Regale:banana:

First off....who would have thunk to serve an Amuse Bouche BEFORE dessert?

:faint: :faint:

The Chefs and Mark Hoevenaars would cause they KNOW Kevin's "thing" about dessert.

Pair the "pre-dessert dessert" with Rosa Regale and you've got me Hook, Line and DESSERT.....OH wait...that is another tread.....

Seriously, before I expound on the beautiful "pre-dessert dessert", let me tell you Rosa Regale is by far one of my favorite sparkling dessert style bubbly....
Beautiful color, smooth, not very dry, but not very sweet....drop a slice of orange in it and you got yourself a festive cocktail!
 















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