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When it comes to dining at Disney World, there are so many incredible options. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you want to know which restaurants are worth the price.
Grand Floridian Resort
We recently stopped by Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to have a fancy meal, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. So let’s see if this fine-dining restaurant is worth a visit on your next Disney World vacation!
Narcoossee’s is an upscale fine dining restaurant located at the Grand Floridian that offers incredible food with an amazing lakeside view. Here, you can dine on fabulous coastal cuisine while looking at spectacular panoramic views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom.
Narcoossee’s
One of the biggest perks of dining at this restaurant in the evening is that you can actually see the Happily Ever After Fireworks right from your table. The view really is one of the absolute best parts of dining here!
Narcoossee’s
The restaurant also offers a blend of indoor seating with an outdoor patio that you can access to see the view of the water and even watch fireworks. The decor does a great job of immersing you into the coastal aesthetic, and overall, the atmosphere here is incredible.
Narcoossee’s Outdoor Patio
But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?!
The menu starts with a wide selection of appetizers.
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Then it moves onto the soups and salads, of which there is one option for each.
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Then we get to the main event, the delicious entrées and enhancements.
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And of course, you can’t forget all of the incredible sides.
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Now, before we get into all the great desserts and drinks available, it’s time to see what’s on the kids’ menu.
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Now let’s see all the fun items you can order for dessert.
Narcoossee’s Dessert Menu
Now it’s finally time to check out the extensive drink menu, starting with the Specialty Cocktails.
Narcoossee’s Specialty Cocktail Menu
You can also order from a selection of the Featured Pours of Wine.
Narcoossee’s Wine Menu
Lastly, there is also a small selection of beer and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from as well.
Narcoossee’s non-alcoholic drinks and beer menu
And now that we’ve gone over the full menu, it’s time for the main event — the food!
To drink, we picked up the Key Lime Pie Martini for $17.50. This is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, Vanilla Cream, and Cold-pressed Lime Juice with a Toasted Meringue. This is one of the most popular drinks at Narcoossee’s, and we can see why!
Key Lime Pie Martini
It is so much fun with its bright green color and the meringue on top. This drink has an incredible key lime flavor and is sweet without being cloying or overly tart. It’s more creamy than tangy, and could be great to start off your meal or even as a dessert cocktail to sip on after you eat.
This drink is so fun!
We also grabbed the Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy for $17.50. This is made with Goslings Black Seal Rum, Charred Pineapple Syrup, Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, Smoked Chili Bitters, and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. This was a great dark and stormy that had all of the markers of this classic cocktail, but with some fun twists.
Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy
The flavors of the drink were incredible, although we did wish that more of that smoky flavor came through. Our favorite part of this drink was the combination of the chili bitters and the ginger beer, which made for an incredible spiced flavor profile. This was very crisp and robust, and overall a great drink for a restaurant on the water like Narcoossee’s!
Such amazing flavors
So, what’s for dinner?!
First up, we grabbed the Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp for $25. This is made with Chilled Shrimp, Local Citrus Salad, Signature Cocktail Sauce, Rémoulade. When they say colossal, they mean it. These shrimp were massive! These were very meaty, cooked, and prepared very well.
Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp
We know from a presentation aspect the tails add to the overall design of the dish, but we did wish these came without tails to make them easier to eat. The cocktail sauce had a great flavor but was missing that classic horseradish kick, and the citrus vinaigrette was more unique with a great acidity.
Two dips for the Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp
We also grabbed the Hearts of Romaine for $16. This is made with Parmesan-Meyer Lemon Crumble, Watercress, Cured Egg Yolk, and a Fried Caper Vinaigrette. We have mixed feelings about this salad. The romaine was very well prepared with no wilted or overly stiff pieces.
Hearts of Romaine
The dressing itself was perfectly balanced and well distributed over the entire salad. We also found the fried caper vinaigrette to be really unique, and it made the dressing light and creamy, with just enough zest. However, the Parmesan lemon crumble was a bit overwhelming. It tasted good when you got a bite with only a little, but if you ended up with too much on a bite, it had a sandy-like consistency that was unpleasant.
We loved this dressing
Moving on to entrées, we grabbed the Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon for $49. This Salmon comes with Lemon Grass Sticky Rice, Dragon Carrot Tahini, and Napa Cabbage Slaw.
Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon
The Salmon was delicious and buttery with a nice, crunchy skin. The carrot tahini tasted similar to a sweet potato puree, which really helped to balance the fermented flavor profile of the Napa cabbage slaw. The BBQ glaze was also incredible; it was sweet without being overpowering, and worked really well with the Salmon. The sticky rice was well-cooked. Everything on this plate went together extremely well!
This was SO good!
For entrées, we also tried the Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni for $36. This comes with Mushrooms, Herb Sauce, and Tomatoes. This dish was very one-note. The primary flavor and texture come from the mushroom. The noodles have a great texture and are essentially full of different types of mushrooms, so the earthy umami flavor is the most prevalent in this dish.
Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni
The sauce is mostly herbs, adding to the earthy flavor profile. The only flavor difference comes from the bright acidity in the tomatoes. While this dish has a sophisticated flavor and texture, the flavors were not balanced enough, and did not have enough going on for us to order it again.
Too much mushroom flavor
Lastly, for dessert, we tried the Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding for $15. This is made with Pretzel Praline, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and Chocolate Sauce. This was incredible!
Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding
This is a huge serving of very chocolatey bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream and a cup of chocolate sauce to pour on top. At times, chocolate desserts can be too rich; however, this was very nicely balanced. The hint of cinnamon cuts the richness, and the pretzel adds crunch to help create a great texture balance. Overall, this was warm, gooey, and so delicious.
Super Chocolatey Sourdough Bread Pudding
So, is Narcoossee’s worth a stop on your next trip?
This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…
You should skip this Disney World spot if…
We truly do love this restaurant. It is quickly becoming one of our favorite spots in Disney World for the great atmosphere, firework views, and incredible food. On a return visit, we would grab just about all of these items again, except the Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni and the Heart of Romaine. But we will be dreaming about the Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon and the Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy. This spot is definitely worth a try on your next Disney vacation if you are a fan of a unique menu and a great atmosphere
Narcoossee’s
In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for any Disney World restaurant updates, so make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!
Have you eaten at Narcoossee’s before? Let us know in the comments!
Grand Floridian Resort
We recently stopped by Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to have a fancy meal, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. So let’s see if this fine-dining restaurant is worth a visit on your next Disney World vacation!
Atmosphere
Narcoossee’s is an upscale fine dining restaurant located at the Grand Floridian that offers incredible food with an amazing lakeside view. Here, you can dine on fabulous coastal cuisine while looking at spectacular panoramic views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom.
Narcoossee’s
One of the biggest perks of dining at this restaurant in the evening is that you can actually see the Happily Ever After Fireworks right from your table. The view really is one of the absolute best parts of dining here!
Narcoossee’s
The restaurant also offers a blend of indoor seating with an outdoor patio that you can access to see the view of the water and even watch fireworks. The decor does a great job of immersing you into the coastal aesthetic, and overall, the atmosphere here is incredible.
Narcoossee’s Outdoor Patio
But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?!
Menu
The menu starts with a wide selection of appetizers.
©Disney
Then it moves onto the soups and salads, of which there is one option for each.
©Disney
Then we get to the main event, the delicious entrées and enhancements.
©Disney
And of course, you can’t forget all of the incredible sides.
©Disney
Now, before we get into all the great desserts and drinks available, it’s time to see what’s on the kids’ menu.
©Disney
Now let’s see all the fun items you can order for dessert.
Narcoossee’s Dessert Menu
Now it’s finally time to check out the extensive drink menu, starting with the Specialty Cocktails.
Narcoossee’s Specialty Cocktail Menu
You can also order from a selection of the Featured Pours of Wine.
Narcoossee’s Wine Menu
Lastly, there is also a small selection of beer and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from as well.
Narcoossee’s non-alcoholic drinks and beer menu
And now that we’ve gone over the full menu, it’s time for the main event — the food!
Drinks
To drink, we picked up the Key Lime Pie Martini for $17.50. This is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, Vanilla Cream, and Cold-pressed Lime Juice with a Toasted Meringue. This is one of the most popular drinks at Narcoossee’s, and we can see why!
Key Lime Pie Martini
It is so much fun with its bright green color and the meringue on top. This drink has an incredible key lime flavor and is sweet without being cloying or overly tart. It’s more creamy than tangy, and could be great to start off your meal or even as a dessert cocktail to sip on after you eat.
This drink is so fun!
We also grabbed the Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy for $17.50. This is made with Goslings Black Seal Rum, Charred Pineapple Syrup, Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, Smoked Chili Bitters, and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. This was a great dark and stormy that had all of the markers of this classic cocktail, but with some fun twists.
Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy
The flavors of the drink were incredible, although we did wish that more of that smoky flavor came through. Our favorite part of this drink was the combination of the chili bitters and the ginger beer, which made for an incredible spiced flavor profile. This was very crisp and robust, and overall a great drink for a restaurant on the water like Narcoossee’s!
Such amazing flavors
So, what’s for dinner?!
Eats
First up, we grabbed the Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp for $25. This is made with Chilled Shrimp, Local Citrus Salad, Signature Cocktail Sauce, Rémoulade. When they say colossal, they mean it. These shrimp were massive! These were very meaty, cooked, and prepared very well.
Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp
We know from a presentation aspect the tails add to the overall design of the dish, but we did wish these came without tails to make them easier to eat. The cocktail sauce had a great flavor but was missing that classic horseradish kick, and the citrus vinaigrette was more unique with a great acidity.
Two dips for the Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp
We also grabbed the Hearts of Romaine for $16. This is made with Parmesan-Meyer Lemon Crumble, Watercress, Cured Egg Yolk, and a Fried Caper Vinaigrette. We have mixed feelings about this salad. The romaine was very well prepared with no wilted or overly stiff pieces.
Hearts of Romaine
The dressing itself was perfectly balanced and well distributed over the entire salad. We also found the fried caper vinaigrette to be really unique, and it made the dressing light and creamy, with just enough zest. However, the Parmesan lemon crumble was a bit overwhelming. It tasted good when you got a bite with only a little, but if you ended up with too much on a bite, it had a sandy-like consistency that was unpleasant.
We loved this dressing
Moving on to entrées, we grabbed the Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon for $49. This Salmon comes with Lemon Grass Sticky Rice, Dragon Carrot Tahini, and Napa Cabbage Slaw.
Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon
The Salmon was delicious and buttery with a nice, crunchy skin. The carrot tahini tasted similar to a sweet potato puree, which really helped to balance the fermented flavor profile of the Napa cabbage slaw. The BBQ glaze was also incredible; it was sweet without being overpowering, and worked really well with the Salmon. The sticky rice was well-cooked. Everything on this plate went together extremely well!
This was SO good!
For entrées, we also tried the Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni for $36. This comes with Mushrooms, Herb Sauce, and Tomatoes. This dish was very one-note. The primary flavor and texture come from the mushroom. The noodles have a great texture and are essentially full of different types of mushrooms, so the earthy umami flavor is the most prevalent in this dish.
Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni
The sauce is mostly herbs, adding to the earthy flavor profile. The only flavor difference comes from the bright acidity in the tomatoes. While this dish has a sophisticated flavor and texture, the flavors were not balanced enough, and did not have enough going on for us to order it again.
Too much mushroom flavor
Lastly, for dessert, we tried the Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding for $15. This is made with Pretzel Praline, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and Chocolate Sauce. This was incredible!
Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding
This is a huge serving of very chocolatey bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream and a cup of chocolate sauce to pour on top. At times, chocolate desserts can be too rich; however, this was very nicely balanced. The hint of cinnamon cuts the richness, and the pretzel adds crunch to help create a great texture balance. Overall, this was warm, gooey, and so delicious.
Super Chocolatey Sourdough Bread Pudding
So, is Narcoossee’s worth a stop on your next trip?
Nosh or Not
This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…
- You’re looking for a restaurant with incredible atmosphere. This restaurant is beautifully designed, and the view of the water enhances the whole experience. Plus, it’s wonderful to be able to see fireworks from your restaurant.
- You’re looking for a spot for a date night, anniversary, or special occasion. This is a much more upscale environment than your typical Disney restaurant, and the price reflects that, so it’s a great spot to visit if you have something to celebrate or you’re looking to splurge on a nice meal.
- You’re looking for a delicious and unique menu. One of our favorite parts of this restaurant is how wonderfully well-executed the food is. You’re going to find a menu with some unique offerings, but everything is prepared incredibly well
You should skip this Disney World spot if…
- You’re looking for an ultra fancy meal, while this restaurant is extremely upscale, we’ve noticed that because of the breezy aesthetic, some guests do dress more casually than you might expect given the price. And if you want something that is going to be very nice and upscale, you might want to try an even fancier spot, which Disney does have.
- You’re looking for an affordable meal. There is no getting around it; this experience is incredibly expensive, and while we enjoyed our food immensely, some of the portions can be a little small for the price. We also felt at times that the service did not quite match the atmosphere; we felt a similar rush to turn over tables that you experience in a lot of popular Disney restaurants. However, given the price you are paying, we wish the experience were slightly slower and more luxurious.
- You have picky eaters in your group. As we have noted several times before, this menu is very unique, which we love; however, picky eaters in your party may struggle to find something they would enjoy. Even the kids’ meals are a bit more adventurous, so you’re kiddos might not love the options.
Overall
We truly do love this restaurant. It is quickly becoming one of our favorite spots in Disney World for the great atmosphere, firework views, and incredible food. On a return visit, we would grab just about all of these items again, except the Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni and the Heart of Romaine. But we will be dreaming about the Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon and the Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy. This spot is definitely worth a try on your next Disney vacation if you are a fan of a unique menu and a great atmosphere
Narcoossee’s
In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for any Disney World restaurant updates, so make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!
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