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For Smaller Stomachs
Tips
If your kids aren't satisfied with the offerings on the kids' menu (though many
feature pint-size portions of more adult options along with plenty of familiar
favorites), try the appetizer menu. They'll have more to choose from, and the
price is right. Also, always ask if half-portions are available; they are generally not
advertised, though some restaurants offer them upon request. The same applies
when requesting items a la carte. Disney's menus (even at quick service restau-
rants) won't always reflect a la carte items, though they are often available if you
ask.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
SEAFOOD/STEAKS It is somewhat of a backhanded
compliment to name this the best steakhouse in Disney—there are only two true steak-
houses on property. Even so, when you compare it to similar spots in the outside world,
the Yachtsman would still earn high grades. Its grain-fed, Western beef is aged, cured, and
cut here. You can see the cuts in a glass-enclosed aging room, and the exhibition kitchen
provides a tantalizing glimpse of steaks, chops, and seafood being grilled over oak and
hickory. Steak options range from an 8-ounce filet to a 12-ounce strip to a belly-busting
24-ounce T-bone. Chateaubriand for two tops the price chart. If you're not in the mood
for beef, the Yachtsman also serves pan-seared sea bass, free-range chicken, and wild-
mushroom ravioli. The decor includes knotty-pine beams, plank floors, and leather-and-
oak chairs, though unlike most steakhouses it sports a lighter nautical New England feel.
The staff is very cordial. The Yachtsman has an extensive wine list, though it's not in the
same league as the other contestants in this category.
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd., in Disney's Yacht Club Resort.
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407/939-3463.
Advance Reservations recom-
mended. Main courses $24-$47. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 5:30-10pm. Free self- and valet parking.
Expensive
Artist Point
Finds
SEAFOOD/STEAKS Enjoy a grand view of Disney's Wil-
derness Lodge and tasty cuisine at this rustically elegant establishment. Hand-painted
murals of Pacific Northwestern scenery adorn the impressive two-story center ceiling,
and ornate iron lanterns hang from tremendous timber columns. Immense windows
overlook the waterfalls, rocky landscaping, and the resort's own Fire Rock geyser. The
menu changes seasonally and might feature grilled buffalo sirloin or pan-seared Muscovy
duck breast, but the restaurant's signature is the cedar plank-roasted king salmon. There's
terrace seating for fair-weather dining. Expect a reasonably extensive wine list that now
exclusively features wines from the Pacific Northwest.
Note:
Artist Point has a much
more relaxed atmosphere than some of the busier WDW resort restaurants.
Tip:
If you're looking for more family-oriented dining at the Wilderness Lodge, try
the
Whispering Canyon Café,
where a decor dedicated to cowboys and Indians is warm
and welcoming. Kids can horse-race on broomsticks, and everyone gets a whoopin' and
a hollerin' at dinner. Meals are served family style (though a la carte service is available if
you so desire). They're open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Entrees run from $13 to
$18 at lunch (the buffet is $18), $17 to $26 at dinner (the buffet is $27).
901 W. Timberline Dr., in Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
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407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance
Reservations recommended. Dinner $20-$43, wine pairing $28. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 5:30-10pm.
Free self- and valet parking.
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