Originally Posted By jkayjs We ate at the Yachtsman Steakhouse last month and it was excellent. We live in the midwest and are accustomed to good beef. We were not disappointed, which is not always the case when we have steak on vacation. In fact we seldom order steak on either coast. My son had the 24oz Porterhouse(I know who in the world needs a # and a 1/2 of meat) and it was as good as I've ever tasted. I do not eat much red meat anymore but still know a good cut of beef when I taste it and this was superior. I had prime rib which was very good as well. This was the first time we have been there so can't speak to consistance only that on that night everything brought to our table was very good. Pricey? Yes, but believe me we have paid more for less so make of that what you will. Will I go back? Yes someday but not on a regular basis.
Originally Posted By TiggerRulz So speaking of expense accounts - I'm going to a conference at Disney in a couple of months and need to come up with a couple of places to eat dinner on the company dime. I need 3 dinners and 1 lunch, and most likely I won't have a park pass unless I end up buying my annual pass then instead of on our May trip (which might happen because I might HAVE to go check out EE). So my dinner thoughts so far are Kona Cafe and Cali Grill. What else would you all recommend? Sadly I'm not really familiar with the resort restaurants as we usually eat in the parks.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Depends on your budget, but if you can charge Cali, then I would also recommend: Artist's Point - WL Spoodles - Boardwalk I hear great things about Jiko at AKL Steakhouse at the Yacht Club.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 High end ( if you have one of those expense accounts that some seem to think still exist ) Cali Grill Blue Zoo Vic & Al's Good but not as expensive: Kona is a good choice Olivia's Cape May
Originally Posted By TiggerRulz I have one of those expense accounts where I can get away with 1 high end meal, but have to be more moderate for the remaining time. I've never been to Cali Grill but am confidant in my choice of that being the high end place to go.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney "( if you have one of those expense accounts that some seem to think still exist )" I know they do. Perhaps, less so than in the crazy mid-late 90s when anything went. But they still exist. And, FWIW, if I were looking to blow my company's money, I'd go to the California Grill first too. Then likely Jiko or Flying Fish. Or if I wanted steak, Shula's or Yachtsman. Those would all do nicely!
Originally Posted By danyoung >The best piece of meat I've ever tasted is the tamarind BBQ filet at the California Grill, but it's more of a gourmet treat ... in other words, it's smallish and don't expect a huge baked potato and onion ring on the plate.< I totally agree with the first part, sorta disagree with the 2nd. Yes, this hunk o' beef is smaller than the traditional American 16 or 24 or 32 oz steak. But it is just so perfectly done and so tasty and cuts so nicely with just a fork. A fine appetizer (try the sushi sampler) and you're gonna come out stuffed! BTW, the California Grill is up on top of the Contemporary Hotel, and has one of the coolest views in WDW. Try to get there around sunset and ask for a window table. Then relax while watching monorails going round and ferries ferrying and the sun slowly sinking in the west. It's really very special! And I second the vote for Le Cellier's mushroom stuffed filet, with some Canadian cheese soup and those incredible multi-flavored breadsticks!!!
Originally Posted By Kylesmom Sort of off topic... The best piece of meat I ever tasted was at Mattie's Tavern in Los Olivos, CA. But I'm hoping the mushroom stuffed filet at Le Cellier will rival it. I'll find out in a little over a week.
Originally Posted By goofy47 Since there was no Sizzler in WDW, we had to eat at the Concourse Steak House, It was great... Goofy...
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 DVC_dad...thanks for all the interesting information (post #21) about the history/building of S&D. I knew they were non-Disney, but appreciated all the details you provided. I WILL look for that book. However, in posts 6/7, I was thinking that you had a bad experience with steak there...some thread I missed that told of an ugly dining experience. Of course, we all like to read about those! Like many others, my personal beef favorites are: CA Grill Le Cellier
Originally Posted By DVC_dad 1Gee1 I am so sorry for my scatter brained posting on this topic. I have apologized twice before now for the exact same lack of continuity that I displayed between the two/three posts. I think the reason that those posts seem so terribly stupid is because I was in the process of planning my next trip to WDW at the time of posting, and my excitement for going was so overwhelming that I had a massive and acute brain fart, leaving me jabbering, blabbering, and otherwise drooling. In short, I just dropped the ball and I don't really know what happened. I have gone back and re-read MY OWN posts several times now, and I can honestly say even I have no idea what I was talking about. So therefore all is lost. However get the book, it is one of the best reads ever and its sort of a coffee table sized book, containing lots of photos and stuff. You will love it. What was my point? Humm... I need some coffee.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh by the way, I am going to break down and take the family to dinner at Shula's only becuase vbdad says its good, and I have found that I agree with about 99.9% of his posts here. I will order steak, do they have a good fillet?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Filet is very good, however one of the few places I order New York Strip instead. No earth shattering reason other than habit I guess, but you won't go wrong with the filet. btw..one of my faves at Shula's is the Lobster Bisque --
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 DVC_dad...no need to apologize! I enjoyed reading your posts about the S & D. I'm glad you suggested that book. Have a great trip and enjoy your steak (wherever you dine)!
Originally Posted By avromark No matter where you eat don't forget to finish your vegetables because somewhere, someone in the world is starving.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Starvin' funny for some reason I have decided recently that I should have read more of the classics, as I am somewhat over dosed on Steven King right now...so...atm...I am reading Oliver Twist and OMG people were freaks in that day! Since people are starvin'... In honor of poor Oliver I promise at the end of the Lobster Bisque to say to my server... "Please sir, I wan't some more." in a heavy British Accent. Geezus I am such a dweeb.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And for a little less than $10, they'll bring you another ! I did my senior thesis on Dickens, and not only were the people wild, Dicken's himself chose to pick out the most bizarre.... Oliver Twist a great read though - kinda light and not too serious - i.e. Bleak House
