Yachtsman Steakhouse Dress Code?

[Trollingforthimbles]

Hey, we are currently making our ADR's and I was looking over at WDWinfo and noticed this.

Proper attire is business casual. Please no tank tops, swimming suits or swim suit cover ups, t-shirts, hats, flip-flop style footwear, or torn clothing in the dining room.

Whats the deal there? I mean, could I just wear a Hollister t-shirt and jeans? Le Cellier gave me no issue a few months ago and neither did any other restaurant.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=13

 

[figment_jii]

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a Signature Restaurant. Almost all of the Signatures have a dress code. Le Cellier is now a Signature (since 3/1), but a few months ago it was not. Most of the restaurants at WDW are not Signature, so there is no dress code (additionally the Signatures in parks do not have dress codes).

The dress code is very loosely enforced - I think the primary purpose is to deter people from coming in wearing very casual (i.e., swim wear, tank tops, etc.). You'll probably be fine in a nice t-shirt and jeans. I really doubt they'd turn you away if you weren't wearing business casual (except at V&A); it would just frowned upon if you came in looking like you just came from the pool or were wearing dirty/torn/etc clothes. Overall, Signature dining is supposed to be more fancy than regular dining, so they'd like people to dress with that in mind.

 

[mjp12831]

You'd be fine with a designer T and nice jeans. You'll see everything there from people dressed up to people in sandals, shorts and a T.

It's a nice place, but not a stuffy place - we had 5 kids and 7 adults and shockingly they put the kids at their own table (wasn't our idea either).

 

[Pakey]

WDW has a suggested dress code. That doesn't mean they enforce it. The last time I ate at Yachtsman, the man at the table next to us was wearing jean shorts, a monster truck T-shirt, and beat up birckenstock sandals. I think it's sad when the wait staff is dressed nicer than the patrons.

 

[Pink Mouse Ears]

I'd maybe wear something other than a graphic t. The way I usually view it, Le Cellier is in a park so people are going there after spending a day in the park and its doubtful that they'll wear a collared shirt or khackis to the park. While guests might go to the Yachtsman after the park without changing, I think it less common.

I'd definitely skip the tank top

 

[Micca]

You'll be fine in what you described.

 

[aubriee]

I've only seen someone turned away twice at a Signature restaurant. The first was at Jiko when a young couple was trying to check in right ahead of me. He was wearing flowered board shorts and a plain tshirt. She had her wet hair pulled back in a ponytail and was wearing a bikini with a very see through white lace coverup. She kept trying to say the short white lace coverup was a dress. They had obviously just walked in from the pool and were both still wet. The second group I saw turned away was at Yachtsman. The lady was wearing stiletto heels, a sequined blouse, and very nice jeans that were ripped all over. She really got into an arguement with the CM asking, "do you know how much these jeans cost?". They were still turned away with the CM nicely explaining that no torn clothing was allowed even if it was expensive and purchased that way.

 

[Uncleromulus]

That code you posted isn't quite accurate. T-shirts are allowed.
Not sure what a Hollister t-shirt is, but unless it is "offensive", you will be fine in what you described.

 

[Micca]

I've only seen someone turned away twice at a Signature restaurant. The first was at Jiko when a young couple was trying to check in right ahead of me. He was wearing flowered board shorts and a plain tshirt. She had her wet hair pulled back in a ponytail and was wearing a bikini with a very see through white lace coverup. She kept trying to say the short white lace coverup was a dress. They had obviously just walked in from the pool and were both still wet. The second group I saw turned away was at Yachtsman. The lady was wearing stiletto heels, a sequined blouse, and very nice jeans that were ripped all over. She really got into an arguement with the CM asking, "do you know how much these jeans cost?". They were still turned away with the CM nicely explaining that no torn clothing was allowed even if it was expensive and purchased that way.

The dress code at WDW is not strict at all. These are clear examples of what NOT to wear and should be enforced. Thanks for sharing

 

[LaurenT]

The only [lace that will strictly adhere to the dress code is V&A. If you show up there without a jacket or tie, they will lend you one!
The other places are very lenient...too much so IMHO. I think if you are clean and presentable, you're fine....
The only warning I ever received on these boards was when I gave my opinion when someone asked if it would be ok to go to a signature restaurant (at a resort) wearing the t-shirt and shorts they had driven all day in from the night before and then spent the entire day in the parks in.....
I will not elaborate on what my opinion was....