VM Rumor

[EpcotServo]

Saltgrass is a solid steakhouse. Not some "fast food" steakhouse like The Outback Steakhouse, but not quite a high end chain one like Ruth's Chris, or Flemings.

-dave

Are you trying to badmouth Outback? Tread carefully, if a kid said that, so help me I would hit a child...
*seriousface*

lol: )

Speaking of which, adding an Outback would make me return to DTD...but just once, because it would not be as time-tested and awesome as the one by Splendid China...

 

[jt04]

Someone suggested it, so it's happening?

I said it was a rumor, like the AC reopening is a rumor.:zipit:

I know that was cheap and uncalled for.

Ah, if I only had JT's view of reality, I would be dating Taylor Swift next week.

Speaking of cheap and uncalled for.

But I'll let her know you are interested.

Now, where's my rolodex? :lookaroun

 

[SirGoofy]

Speaking of cheap and uncalled for.

But I'll let her know you are interested.

Now, where's my rolodex? :lookaroun

:lol:

I saw her once in Orlando at the competition's park. I almost passed out. Stunning, absolutely stunning.

Anyway back on topic, there's nothing cheap or uncalled for about saying the AC reopening is merely a rumor. Until it's confirmed that's all it is. A rumor. A very strong rumor, but a rumor none the less.

 

[DisneyEverest]

This doesn't sound like a bad idea. In fact, it sounds like a great idea. I like the way Disney is heading with Downtown Disney.

 

[DisneyDellsDude]

How about Disney creates their own themed dining venue for a change and invests itself into Downtown Disney. I want to see some stuff that is truely unique.
Landrys already has two Rainforest Cafes, T-Rex, and Yak & Yeti. Do they really need a 5th location at WDW?
If they don't stop now, another 50 years down the road WDW will all be run by third parties.

 

[yankspy]

I think they are regional. I have eaten at Chart Houses in Maryland, New Jersey, and Boston

Saltgrass is mainly in Texas - as far as I have seen


Chart House is not a cheap place, and they do get some nice seafood in there.

Saltgrass is a solid steakhouse. Not some "fast food" steakhouse like The Outback Steakhouse, but not quite a high end chain one like Ruth's Chris, or Flemings.

-dave

Yep. Landry's owns about fifteen different concepts, including the ones you mentioned. RFC and Trex are just a small part of what they operate. As far as Florida, Chart House has five locations. Miami, Longboat Key, Daytona, Jacksonville, and Melbourne.

We have a Chart House here in Jacksonville but I am not sure if it is owned by Landry's. It is a very high end restaurant and incidentally in one of the most beautiful buildings that I have ever seen from an architectural stand point.

Chart House restaurants are known for their buildings and locations. A majority of them are located on the water so they always have great views.

 

[hrcollectibles]

Remember, its a WILD RUMOR - by the websites own admission.

So We should take it with a grain of sea salt? :shrug:

 

[Missing20K]

Eh, another third party vendor. And having been to the one at the Denver Aquarium, I can say the food is average yet overpriced. If you really want to pay $20 for rainbow trout and rice for the chance to look at aquarium fish, go and enjoy yourself, you most certainly will.

I wish TDC would hire a few up and coming executive chefs, pay them what they need to be paid, and give them more freedom to express themselves. I'm sure FL has lots and lots of great produce, meats, dairy, fish, etc., that could be utilized (not too mention what Disney produces for themselves) and have a few, maybe 10, restaurants where the food is the theme. No crap on the walls, no AA's eek, no characters, and no pretentiousness. An establishment in which both local and exotic ingredients, combined with top-notch service and a pleasant setting, are the focus of the experience. I know to hope for an ever-changing menu, based on what is in season and fresh, is probably too much to ask for, but I do not believe having two or three seasonal dishes would do any harm.

That's not to say that the other places aren't without their charm or appeal, but they do not even really pretend to be about the cuisine. Which again is fine, they serve a purpose and can be really enjoyable for first timers, kids, and for the sheer novelty of them.

I do hope, however, for more restaurants in the near future that cater to a more discriminating palette. Considering the scope of the current offerings in the highly themed restaurant area, this is a rumor I personally hope stays a rumor. Unless they open another restaurant in the vein of what I described above. Heck they can open 4 T-Rexs, for every 1 restaurant with better cuisine.

I'll finish the rant with a question: Is the F&G worth making a special trip for? I've heard a lot of mixed bags. Lines, etc., is not what I am after, but the quality of the cuisine.

Apologies for drifting.

 

[CaptainessKylie]

I agreeat disney should theme their own restuarant. My family and I went to T-REX in January and were sat under the giant jellyfish or something and my mum said how great it would be if they themed a restaurant like that to be "under the sea" with the little mermaid. They could do their own aquariam style restaurant, maybe use some of the technology they used on the Seas ride and have flounder and sebastian and ariel in the tank etc or an ariel meet and a greet.

Or they could do a restaurant like RFC but themed on the african serengatti (sp? - sorry!) and have pride rock and simba animatronics and that. I'm no food critic but i always enjoy my dinner at themed restaurants because of the atmosphere because they are something different and because they are aimed at familes and I never get to spend enough time with mine!

:sohappy:

 

[SirGoofy]

They could do their own aquariam style restaurant

And they could call it something like The Coral Reef!

:lookaroun

 

[Master Yoda]

And they could call it something like The Coral Reef!

:lookaroun

Comparing the Aquarium to the Coral Reef is really apples to oranges. The only thing they would really have in common would be the scenery. The dining experience and the food would be quite different. And I hate to say it but the experience at the Aquarium would be more in line for what the average Disney family would want.

 

[DonMuppetFan83]

No more than Raglan Rd would take away from R&C or T-rex take from RFC. Dining is so packed at WDW right now due to the DDP that Disney could build a Stuckey's and it would be booked solid 60 days out.

I seriously just spit out my coffee. I have no idea why it was so funny but it was. Thanks masteryoda, a stuckeys huh, what abuot a Ponderosa or a Sizzler. Would they be booked solid?

 

[Master Yoda]

I seriously just spit out my coffee. I have no idea why it was so funny but it was. Thanks masteryoda, a stuckeys huh, what abuot a Ponderosa or a Sizzler. Would they be booked solid?

I would venture a big heck yes on that.

 

[JWG]

As long as these are DDP eligible locations - GREAT!
There aren't enough accessible non-gate restaurants to eat at on the DDP. Getting from hotel to hotel is obviously a transportation challenge. Having more options at DTD would be a big win for us all. Even if you don't use DDP it's more options for those who do to thin the crowds/stress on others.

My guess is, they won't be on the DDP though...

 

[GrumpyFan]

Being in Houston, where Landry's HQ is, we have several of their restaurants here, only 1 RFC though. Anyway, I've always found the food at their restaurants to be mediocre at best. It's nothing stellar. We do however, enjoy going to RFC on occasion, but the wait to get in to those places is always extremely long.

We have an aquarium/restaurant here, and I don't remember it being anything spectacular. It's nicely themed, but over-priced for the food. So, I'm not particularly wild about this rumor. Hopefully, it turns out to be false.

 

[CaptainessKylie]

And they could call it something like The Coral Reef!

:lookaroun

Lol sorry I've never been there, i've been blessed enough to go to disney a lot of times thanks to my parents but neither were/are a big fan of going to different restaurants or shows So I have never got the chance to do anything but rides really and the odd parade. But I'm heading out on the 21st to do the ICP programme so hope to change my "naieveness" about restautants at WDW!

Is the Coral Reef little mermaid themed then? Coz that was what I was getting at?

And I've never seen any lion king themed restaurants....or was the sarcastic answer all I was getting :brick:

 

[SirGoofy]

Lol sorry I've never been there, i've been blessed enough to go to disney a lot of times thanks to my parents but neither were/are a big fan of going to different restaurants or shows So I have never got the chance to do anything but rides really and the odd parade. But I'm heading out on the 21st to do the ICP programme so hope to change my "naieveness" about restautants at WDW!

Is the Coral Reef little mermaid themed then? Coz that was what I was getting at?

And I've never seen any lion king themed restaurants....or was the sarcastic answer all I was getting :brick:

:lol:

I was kidding.:wave: I do like the idea of the projections into the restaurant. I personally love the new version of the Seas.

Oh, and btw, welcome to the world of the CM! I'm a Jungle Cruise skipper, and I did the CP. You'll love it!

 

[SirGoofy]

As long as these are DDP eligible locations - GREAT!
There aren't enough accessible non-gate restaurants to eat at on the DDP. Getting from hotel to hotel is obviously a transportation challenge. Having more options at DTD would be a big win for us all. Even if you don't use DDP it's more options for those who do to thin the crowds/stress on others.

My guess is, they won't be on the DDP though...

I pray for the day that the devil know as the DDP dies a painful, horrible death.

 

[Master Yoda]

I pray for the day that the devil know as the DDP dies a painful, horrible death.

That is like praying for world peace. It is a lofty goal that we will more than likely never see in our lifetime. It works for the mouse and for 95% of the guests visiting said mouse. Majority rule and the almighty dollar will always win out.

 

[SirGoofy]

That is like praying for world peace. It is a lofty goal that we will more than likely never see in our lifetime. It works for the mouse and for 95% of the guests visiting said mouse. Majority rule and the almighty dollar will always win out.

Oh, I realize. Still, there's always a chance I'll find a genie, or get superpowers or something.