What a lovely ending to what looks like a wonderful meal at YS
It really is a great restaurant
Agreed on Yachtsman - can't wait to go back there.
Fantastic review of YS! We've never been but we've read so many great reviews recently that DH and I might have to go for a romantic meal there next time we are in WDW!
Really enjoying all your reviews
Thanks for reading! I highly recommend Yachtsman, and even though it's one of the noisier signatures, we usually have an early ADR so it's not a problem.
We spent our actual anniversary dinner at Yatchsman and we LOVED it. Personalized menu and amuse bouche but no dessert special.....I'm jealous
Glad they made your Mom's birthday special!
The dessert really was an unexpected surprise. We would've ordered dessert anyway, but touches like that really elevate a meal.
Great review and pics from YSH!!! That's our first meal next trip so it was great to see your pics, especially of the menus. Although I'm sad to see the dessert I've been dreaming of ordering again since last year (the chocolate trio) doesn't appear to be on the menu
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Sadly, the signature menus change really frequently. Sometimes it's for the better, other times I don't really understand the decision. But I can say there's usually at least one good-tasting dessert on the menu.
WOW! That meal at Yachtsman Steakhouse looks wonderful. And how wonderful of the CM's to present you with the surprise dessert for your mom's birthday.
It was definitely a great meal - Yachtsman has impressed us so much that we'll return even without any special extras.
I'm so glad to read your reviews, particulary of the Signature restaurants. Would love to know how you would rank the Signatures if you have the time. I'm planning a trip just for DH and I and I can't decide which ones to try and which ones to skip.
YUM!!! Every time I read a new YSH review, I get more and more excited for my ADR!
I second this! I've planned five signature dinners (yikes!) and would love to see if I made the right choices.
I wouldn't say my ranking of the signatures is very absolute, since the menus change so often and the service depends on the person. That said, here's my current ranking:
#1-4 are all extremely close. I'd like to say they're tied, so I'll just list them and explain briefly.
-Artist Point: I love the food and atmosphere. AP is a quiet and relaxing restaurant with peaceful background music and views of the pool and forest. The menu is very seasonal and creative (I think AP is one of the more creative signatures, along with Flying Fish). Plus, there's something about the Pacific Northwest flavors that I really like - seafood, berries, fresh vegetables, etc.
-Jiko: The food is great and unique. I've been to South Africa very often, and I always enjoy when some of the menu items remind me of there. The menu incorporates some authentic African touches while serving upscale yet approachable food. The atmosphere is slightly dark and more adult.
-Yachtsman: I feel that Yachtsman's menu is kind of limited because of its steakhouse label (since most steak entrees consist of a piece of meat and a starch). That said, we've recently had some wonderful, creative dishes here, as well as great service. Of my top 4, Yachtsman is the noisiest, but not as loud as California Grill or Flying Fish.
-Citricos: Not the most creative food, but the Mediterranean-inspired menu has some extremely well-executed, upscale dishes. The atmosphere is elegant (and, like at AP, the dining room features some lovely background music), and the service at Citricos seems to be consistently great.
5. Flying Fish: We really enjoyed our last meal at Flying Fish. Fresh seafood, exciting desserts, and whimsical atmosphere. For us, it's never reached that "OMG!" point like Artist Point or Jiko, but it offers some creative dishes and has a good selection of you want seafood.
6. Brown Derby: My favorite restaurant in the parks, above Bistro de Paris and Le Cellier. The food is very good for theme park food, with some great dishes such as the tuna tartare, cobb salad, and grapefruit cake. I also love the 30's/40's Old Hollywood atmosphere.
7. Le Cellier: I've had 3 dinners here since the signature change, and we enjoyed all of the food here. The problem is that Le Cellier's atmosphere is still the same, including the infamous tables that are too close together. There are some really good dishes on the dinner menu, such as the lobster salad and upscale poutine.
8. California Grill: This is one of the most popular signatures, and for a while it was our favorite. But to us, it seems like the food has taken a backseat to the view. We just weren't impressed very much by our last meal here. I'd still recommend trying it for the overall experience.
9. Narcoossee's: The food was good during our last meal here, even though the menu here is simpler than at other signatures. But the service was horrible. I can't think of the last time we had such bad service at a Disney restaurant, and for that reason, I can't recommend Narcoossee's right now.
That said, we weren't really concerned about extras here. We just wanted a good meal. Flying Fish has never really wowed us in the past, and my mom said she wouldn't give it any more chances if this meal disappointed us.
