Taste Bud Tuesday: Captain's Grille Dinner

Taste Bud Tuesday

So most of you have read my recap of the Captains Grille lunch. For my last Princess Half vacation night in Disney Sammy and I decided on the Captain's Grille for dinner. I have been here multiple times both with my family and then just my cousin and I and every meal has been fantastic!

Previously I've ordered their Prix Fix menu: appetizer, entree and dessert, and it was all included in the Disney Dining Plan. Sadly I noticed the menu had changed. The Green Goddess Salad is no longer on the appetizers menu.

With the exception of one or two time I have always gotten the Chef's Pasta Creation. Luckily each time it was gnocchi. TO. DIE. FOR. This time it wasn't gnocchi and I wasn't in the mood for pasta. I've gotten the Pan-seared chicken before but this was a little different from past dinner experiences. I still knew I wanted something light like chicken instead of steak.

A couple of things...I get the whole plate presentation thing. I get portion control..... This to me is a joke. The smallest piece of chicken I have ever paid for on top of the fact I was given three....count them... one, two, three pieces of asparagus. The chicken was very moist and delicious and seasoned well. But really?!

Thank goodness for my dessert savior! I did the s'more tart? I think it was called that. It was incredibly delicious and a very large portion size, too large almost.

Look at how amazing the inside of this is! Mmmm mouth watering!

All in all I love the atmosphere of the Captain's Grille but was severely disappointed as this has been one of my favorite meals on property. I'm not sure if I will be venturing back anytime soon.

Have you eaten dinner before at Captains Grille? 

TasteBud Tuesday: Maya Grill At Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Taste Bud Tuesday.

Maya Grill is one of the hidden gems on Disney property. Sammy had eaten here once before and told me how much she liked it but through Wine and Dine and Marathon Weekend we never made it to Coronado Springs.

I think my jaw dropped when we walked into the lobby.

With the love of peppers and chilis proudly shown I might need to make this resort a vacation home.

I loved the decor.

Although I was initially confused about the tray of desserts sitting here without someone to love it was made sense later into our meal why.

I opted for the Chicken Enchiladas Suizas mm mm mmm.

There was a faint hint of La Cava on their menu as well with the margarita flights.

And tequila flights.

Chips with red salsa and green salsa were brought out, which was good because I was starving. Although the waiter said the red salsa was spicy, it was not. It did have a good flavor though.

Our meals came out and I could not have been more excited. Mexican food is my number one favorite food in the entire world. The chicken inside the enchiladas was delicious as was the queso fresco ontop. The rice was flavorful but not over powering and the yellow mush you see on the plate...I have no idea what it was other than something corn flavored. I would like to bathe in this mystery corn mash and I don't care who knows. It made the meal for me.

When it came time for dessert that lonely tray I pictured earlier was presented to us. I initially chose the tiny little key lime pie shot but quickly called the waiter back and decided on the fried ice cream with churritos. The cool berries and whipped cream were a perfect contrast to the warm churritos. I'm still on the fence, however, on the fried ice cream itself. There was an overwhelming oatmeal flavor as that is no doubt what they coated it in. It kind of overwhelmed everything else.

Overall I would definitely make it back to the Maya Grill my next vacation and cannot wait to ask about that delicious corn mixture.

Have you been to the Maya Grill? Would you go there?

TasteBud Tuesday: Be Our Guest

Taste Bud Tuesday.

Warning: This will be a longer review than others.

Yes, I have used some of these photos already in my recap of my Princess Half Marathon weekend.

In case you were wondering, you cannot just 'go in and look around' you must have a reservation for dinner in order to make it into the Beast's Castle.

After perusing the menu I was stuck between the Chicken Breast Provencal and the Grilled Strip Steak. I told our waitress my dilemma and without hesitation she recommended the steak. She said the butter was to die for. Truthfully I was in the mood for some pommes frites.

I thought I knew exactly what my dessert choice would be. Obviously The "Grey Stuff" right?

If you'll remember correctly Be Our Guest is also the only location within the Magic Kingdom you can purchase alcohol. Sammy and I passed but I couldn't help but long for Potato Leek Soup. Next time my love, next time.

Our meal came out and I was instantly excited! The pommes frites were delicious and you see that little container with garlic butter in it...yup. I ended up having TWO it was so good. Not only did I dip my perfectly crispy fries in it but I also dipped my steak in it. The veggies were warm but had a snap to them one bitten into. I was already in love with the meal and couldn't wait to cut into the steak....

Well I will say for all the money Disney happens to be bringing in, we could sharpen the steak specific knives a little more. It was hard to cut into the steak immediately but once I secured a delectable piece and bit into it...well let me tell you it melted in my mouth. The steak was cooked perfectly. As I went to search for the next piece I encountered what would ruin the meal.... FAT, GRISSLE, call it what you wish. The steak was laden with it and unfortunately because my steak knife was crap I felt like I had done an upper body work out by the time I got another piece free. I'm not sure if it was just my piece or if it was the cut of steak. I know it's not filet mignon but I was hoping to lick my plate clean. Alas that did not happen. 

After the somewhat dissapointing steak and the overdose on the garlic butter I think it started to come out of my pores. We had the dessert cart brought out. As our waitress walked through the numerous options she mentioned a "special, limited time" Red Velvet Cupcake. In honor of Valentines Day, of course. I felt like I was betraying the "grey stuff" and requested the Red Velvet cupcake.

This is hands down one of the best red velvet cupcakes I have ever had. 

Hi. My name is Meg and I'm a red velvet cupcake snob. It has been 22 days since my last red velvet cupcake....

I'm not even kidding. Everywhere I go if RV is an option, it's a no-brainer. This cupcake did not disappoint. The frosting was a butter cream but without the overpowered taste of sugar (different) and the cake was so moist it felt apart on the fork. It was the perfect color of red and had that hit of chocolate that is required for RV cupcakes. (I wasn't kidding about my addiction.)

The best part of the dinner might have been the opportunity to meet the Beast. 

All in all I would recommend Be Our Guest to everyone if not for the decor and ambiance alone.

Have you eaten here? Would you?