der_blazer
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Thu November 19, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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Good service, upscale atmosphere, some food good
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Cons:
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way overcooked
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I was looking forward to a great steak dinner after reading the reviews. We planned this as one of our last dinners of the vacation to cap off the week of excellent dining. I read the menu on AllEars, and had already decided on the filet. My mother and father in law both ordered the filet as well. Being from the Midwest, we know how steak is supposed to be cooked, and a medium should be pink all the way through with a warm pink (and juicy) center. Ours were completly grey (to be fair, I did have a piece of pink near one end).
The waitress was apologetic, and then went on to explain that the cook had only been working for 2 days. No offer to have it redone, and no visit from the manager. I suppose they feel that people on the dining plan shouldn't complain, but I was extremely disappointed with the steak. It should be a crime to do that to a filet (even in Canada).
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wdwamanda
Registered: August 2009
Location: MA
Posts: 15
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Review Date: Mon November 16, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Incredible food & service, cozy ambiance
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Cons:
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Absolutely nothing
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Would give this much higher than a 10 if I could. My mom, brother, fiance and I decided to try Le Cellier for an early dinner on 11/14...we actually almost canceled our reservations at the last minute after a mediocre (yet filling) late breakfast at 1900 Park Fare. I'm always skeptical of much-discussed restaurants and don't usually feel like they live up to the hype...however, in this case, Le Cellier COMPLETELY deserves all the attention it has received.
We received a warm greeting in the lobby and were pleased to see that there was a cold jug of water which we thought was a nice touch. Only had about a 5 minute wait with our ADRs which was great.
Kate was our server and she was literally the best we've ever had. We loved her so much that we told her when we are coming back next (we already made reservations there for our next vacation) and will ask for her by name - and wait for her if necessary! She was totally willing to work with our sometimes strange requests and we SO appreciated it. We could not sing her praises enough and tried to make that clear to the management after dinner, too. We even got so friendly that she asked my fiance to tell her the whole story of our proposal, and we definitely felt comfortable enough to do so and joke around and have fun. She was interested in our family and we loved her right back. Awesome, awesome, awesome.
In a previous review (of a different restaurant) I mentioned my preference for ordering smaller portions off of the children's menu if possible. My mother is the same way and Kate had no problem at all with this. We tried to balance it out financially...it's not that we're cheap, it's that we hate wasting food and simply don't have a large appetite!! So while mom and I ordered the kid's steak, my brother and my fiance ordered the filet mignon and cheddar cheese soup. We had drinks all around and also enjoyed the chocolate moose for dessert. LOVED the bread sampler...multigrain, sourdough, and pretzel, all of which were great (but yes, especially the pretzel bread). Kate brought out a second basket of pretzel bread for us to munch on when she saw how much we liked it! We all loved everything we ate, but the french fries in particular were the best I've ever eaten.
Everything was amazing. Honestly, our only conversations during this dinner consisted of "oh WOW" and "can you believe how good this is?!" I am not exaggerating. It was that good. Even my "appetizer" of carrots and celery was amazing! And so appreciated the special touch when they served my dessert on a special "congratulations" plate in celebration of our engagement. :-)
Absolutely, without a doubt our favorite restaurant in WDW. We will make this a priority every time we visit (which is a lot)...please eat here, you won't regret it!!
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staceycrouton
Registered: November 2007
Posts: 21
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Review Date: Mon November 16, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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great food
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Cons:
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forgetful server
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We ate dinner here on November 11th. As usual the food was amazing. DH had the NY strip steak and loved it. I enjoyed the filet mignon with the cream cheese mashed potatoes (instead of the risotto.) DD9 had the kid's steak and devoured it. DD7 had the pizza but said she didn't like it(picky eater.) overall this was the best meal of our trip. The only downside was our server. It seemed like we had to always ask for things twice (i.e. drink refills or more of that amazing pretzel bread). Le Cellier definitely lived up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in The World. Remember to try to save room for the chocolate "moose" for dessert! It's delicious!
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GeorgiaAristocat
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Mon November 16, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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mmmm, yummy food
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Cons:
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well, we didn't have GREAT service this time
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We had lunch here on 11/12. We checked in on time and only had a short wait for our table (which was for eight). They actually sat us back in the corner in two adjacent tables for four - which worked out since we were four adults and four kids.
The food was typically excellent. My husband and I come here for the Mushroom Filet (which is on the lunch menu as well as the dinner) and it didn't disappoint. I also had the mango slush which was delicious. The kids enjoyed their meals. The only complaint I would have from this trip is that the bread was very slow in arriving. My daughter had already finished her soup appetizer when the bread finally got there. Then she was disappointed that she hadn't waited to eat her soup so that she could dip her bread - it was a minor disappointment. Otherwise everything was great.
I also wish they had slightly better dessert options (although I love the Moose Mousse). I'm not a Creme Brulee person so maybe that is why I am always slightly disappointed in their desserts.
Overall - remains a perennial favorite with my family.
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awolter
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Thu November 12, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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good food
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Cons:
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service was a little slow
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My husband and I were there 11/4/09. As hard as it was to get a reservation here, I was not overly impressed with the food. It was just good, not great. I would recommend it if you want a unique dining experience, but I'm not sure it was worth all the trouble it took to get the reservation.
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tommygunn
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 14
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Review Date: Thu November 12, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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It's voted the best in Disney for a reason. Book this now! Love the pretzel bread!
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CristenStauffer
Registered: November 2009
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Mon November 9, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Food, Service
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Cons:
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none
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We ate here for lunch on November 5th. We had reservations for 11:50am but showed up at 11:55. We were seated within 5 minutes. We were visited by our friendly server almost immediately, who took our drink orders and quickly returned with the drinks as well as a bread basket, which we enjoyed. Our meals were brought out quickly as well.
My husband and I both ordered the New York Steak, my step son ordered the salmon cooked 2 ways, and we ordered some macaroni and cheese for our son. The steaks were cooked to what we consider perfection--medium rare,and nicely seared in butter. The steaks were perfectly seasoned and we enjoyed every bite. On the side we were served a flavorful scoop of au gratin potatoes with a nice crusting on the top. We wished there had been more potatoes, but were stuffed by the time we finished eating. Step-son said the salmon was good and tender, but it was a fairly small portion. One half had an Asian hoisin sauce and the other a citrus coconut sauce. My son's macaroni and cheese was delicious, although probably more for an adult than a child with parmesan cheese and other stronger cheeses as well. Since we were on the dining plan we got desserts to go and ordered the chocolate cake, which was moist, but nothing incredible.
This was probably the best meal we ate during our 5night stay.
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akriley
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Mon November 9, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Food and service were awesome.
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Cons:
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Long wait to be seated.
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We ate here on October 28th and had a great meal. My DH and I both had the cheese soup and the filet mignon. Both were very good and the steaks were done to perfection. The pretzel bread before the meal was so good too. Our server was very attentive and kept our drinks filled. The only negative was that we had ADR's and still waited over an hour to be seated. The staff at the podium in front kept us amused with trivia games about Canada during our wait. Even though it was a long wait, I would say that the food was well worth it.
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HEDYSHAIRBALLS
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 15
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Review Date: Thu November 5, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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FOOD & SERVICE
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Cons:
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NONE
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This was a great restaurant experience, from the pretzel bread to the maple creme brulee. The food is excellent and worth all the praise. We will definitely return on our next wdw trip.
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joanod
Registered: November 2009
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Tue November 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Good food, waitstaff
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Cons:
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not for the claustrophobic
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Had dinner here on 10/26. While I wouldn't classify it as a high end steak house, as touted, it was pleasant. It does need some work on the acoustics, and I bet even the staff would appreciate a little thinning out of the tables. Shared the appetizer trio, and surprisingly, the tomato stack proved especially good. I thought it would be the dud on the plate and it turned out to be bright and flavorful. The pan seared scallops were great and my husband's salt crusted prime rib was A) cooked to order and B) not too salty. These seem to be two common complaints for other reviewers. Kate, are server, went out of her way when she found out they didn't have my husband's brand of vodka in house. Thank you Kate. Once again, I must complain about the Disney restaurant policy for seating tables of two. After six different restaurants seating us next to the waitstaff stations, at Le Cellier we were seated next to the station AND in the direct path of the restrooms. We had to laugh because at least it couldn't get worse.
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jad215
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Mon November 2, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Food, Server, Atmosphere
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Cons:
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NONE!
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We had a 4:40 reservation on Saturday, October 24th and were seated right on time. We had a fantastic server and everything was delicious and done to our liking. The cheese soup and pretzel bread are just as everyone describe...absolutely yummy. This was our best meal the whole trip and we all agreed may be one of the best we've ever eaten anywhere! This is a must-do (maybe twice!) on our next trip to the World.
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LocalsNow
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Sun November 1, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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The Cheddar Cheese Soup
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Cons:
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If anything, strange decisions by management
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We ate here again recently, and it was delicious as always. As mentioned by many before, we too love the cheese soup, pretzel bread, and especially the cream cheese mashed potatoes.
The only odd this is this: We used to order the same thing every time: Filet with bbq sauce and the mashed potatoes. Then it disappeared from the menu. The manager admitted that it was extememly popular, if not the best-selling item on the menu, and that Guests consistently ask for it even now. And yet, for whatever reason, WDW refuses to bring it back. (She could/would not explain why).
Anyway, if you like the potatoes, they will sub for the risotto if you ask. But the bbq filet is apparently a fond memory.
I just think it's strange that Disney makes so many decisions that disappoint Guests and/or negatively impact the show "for business reasons", and when given an opportunity to easily makes Guests happy, they choose not to. I always figure that someone in a cubicle somewhere makes too many of these decisions.
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duplexdis
Registered: September 2008
Location: Orange County, NY
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Sat October 31, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Great food, neat atmosphere
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Cons:
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none
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We had dinner here on Oct. 21. Had ADR for 7:00, and we were seated by 7:10.
This meal was great from start to finish. The cheddar cheese soup was amazing. I had the coffee rubbed strip steak, my husband had the fillet, and my daughter had a hot dog. We were all thrilled with how amazing everything tasted.
The service here was some of the best we have ever had. Our waiter bent over backwards to make our daughter happy.
This restaurant really and truly lives up to the hype. It is a must-do, and totally worth getting up at the crack of dawn 90 days out to make the reservation! We can't wait to go back!
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abbadabbadoo
Registered: September 2008
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 24
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Review Date: Sat October 31, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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steak - so yummy!
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Cons:
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wait time with ADR
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We dined here on September 26. We waited over an hour with an ADR, but this place was so packed that we expected to wait. The food made up for the wait! I understand all of the hype now!
Our server Alex was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick. He immediately got our drinks and bread baskets - he brought refills promptly. The pretzel bread was delicious, I definitely recommend it.
We had a large party (7 - 5 adults, 7 year old and 1 year old), and we all ordered various entrees. We ordered a child's steak for our DD and it came with the infamous cheddar cheese soup. She didn't care for her soup too much, but DH and I tried it and thought it was great (I think it is an acquired taste). She did, however, eat EVERY SINGLE BITE of her steak (I put this in all caps because she very rarely eats all of her food, so I think this says a lot about her steak). DH ordered the New York strip steak, he said it was fantastic. I ordered the filet mignon with cream cheese mashed potatoes instead of risotto. It was cooked perfectly. And the mashed potatoes were so good, I could have eaten my weight in them. In fact, I even asked for the recipe for them.
I now understand why it is so hard to get an ADR here. We hope to return here soon, and highly recommend others give it a try!
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WetCheetos
Registered: October 2009
Posts: 6
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Review Date: Thu October 29, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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EVERYTHING
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Cons:
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ZIP NIL NODDA NOTHING
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It's a great journey. The bread is fantastic. Also you get a great meal. The food is awesome and you get everything you could ever want. The servers are awesome - they constantly keep your cups full and faces happy. It makes your tummy full and it's an investment on the dining plan. Kids will also love it as no burgers and chicken, its steak and shrimp and soup and salads.
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