Views from Artist Point?

[Pooh's Pal]

I've never eaten there before and planning to go on my December trip, but I was wondering if there are any "window" views there and what you look at?
Thanks in advance for your replys!

debbi

 

[Greg K.]

The views look toward the water, and the dock, and toward some of the rooms. (You may catch sight of some towels hanging to dry over the railings...)

You also look over part of the "creek" that flows from the lobby and into the pool.

They're pleasant views, but not stellar (like, say, from the California Grill at the Contemporary, or Narcoosee's at the GF.) But they are also blocked a bit by big looming evergreens, to give it a woodsy feel

 

[Pooh's Pal]

Thanks...that's what I thought, but wasn't sure....guess there is no way to see "Wishes" while we dine at 8:30pm....not even sure there will be "Wishes" that night anyways!

thanks again.....have you eaten there??? like it?

 

[Greg K.]

I like it very much! Their signature dish is the salmon, and I like it a LOT.

They also have exotic things like buffalo, and a delicious cobbler for desert. Be adventurous and enjoy! Here's a recent menu:

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Starters

Chilled Beets with Goat Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette $7.00

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk Green Garlic Dressing, chopped egg and bacon $7.25

Frisee Salad with grilled apples, walnuts and aged white cheddar $7.00

Crispy Venison Spring Rolls with hot sweet and sour sauce $8.00

Smoky Portobello Soup with Roasted Shiitakes and Chive Oil $6.00

Braised Penn Cove Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Grilled Sourdough $12.00


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ENTRÉES

Signature Dish
Cedar Plank Roasted Silver Bay Salmon with celery root-parsnip mash, sauteed Swiss chard and wild mushroom vinaigrette $28.00

Pan-Seared Alaskan Halibut with green garlic, roasted fingerling potatoes, apple wood smoked bacon and greens $29.00

Grilled Beef Tenderloin on wild mushroom quiche served with sauce bearnaise $30.00

Hatfield Pork Chop on Tillamook Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Maytag Crust $24.00


Grilled Buffalo Sirloin with Sweet Potato-Hazelnut Gratin, and Sweet Onion Jam $30.00

Roasted Free-Range Breast of Chicken with fennel-russet potato hash $23.00

Pan-seared Scallops with crushed butternut squash and truffled honey-brown butter $25.00

Roasted Acorn Squash with crimson lentil stuffed Swiss chard and tomato broth $19.00

WINE CELLAR FLIGHT--Complement dinner with a selection of fine wines from the Pacific Northwest -- Three half-portions with your selected course $18.00.


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DESSERTS

A selection of Artisan Cheeses with Oregon rhubarb compote and walnut toast $9.00

Artist Point Cobbler - Seasonal berries and housemade black raspberry ice cream $12.00

Coffee Two Ways - Mochaccino bread pudding and vanilla latte creme brulee $8.00

Flourless Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Pecans and Raspberry Sorbet $7.00

Seasonal Sorbet served in a lemon tarragon broth with housemade shortbread $7.00

Chai Tea Cheesecake with hazelnut brittle, orange marmalade, and caramel sauce $7.00

 

[Peter Pirate]

The buffalo steak is absolutely GREAT!!!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

This is our family's fav. restaurant at WDW, but I would only go for the food. Some seats have beautiful views, but unfortunately there is some seats with not so great views. If you're there after dark, you pretty much won't see anything at all. However the food is an experience in itself.

 

[marcyinPA]

We love Artist Point and find the atmosphere "comfortably elegant" if that makes sense?

We've had a window seat in the past, and if I remember correctly, the restaurant is situated above ground level, so you could be looking out over the pool area. It's not a spectacular view, but it is very nice inside and the tables are spread apart farther than those at the California Grill.

The food is excellent...we had the chef's selection menu last trip and enjoyed it very much...it was alot of food for a reasonable price. I have to recommend the Smoked Portabello Mushroom soup...it is to die for! I usually get the beef tenderloin because I like beef in restaurants better than at home, and the berry cobbler is excellent too!

We've never had a bad meal there! Enjoy!!