Bourbon Steak Orlando

My husband and I went to Bourbon Steak in Lake Buena Vista last evening for our 15 year wedding anniversary. Since we arrived early we checked in and enjoyed a cocktail at the bar. I had the Bourbon Steak Martini and my husband chose an old-fashioned. We went to our table and our servers were amazing! Doug gave us perfect recommendations and brought Joe to help us choose a bottle of wine (which was incredible!). At the end of our meal I ordered the root beer float for dessert and wow! An elevated version of one of my favorite treats! We will make this a regular stop on our future WDW vacations! Thank you Bourbon Steak staff for the excellent service and exemplary cuisine! You made our anniversary special beyond our expectations ❤️

Formal Dining, but family friendly. Food was amazing. Everything was flavorful and plenty. Servers were very attentive, refilled waters frequently and checked on the table often. Best Steakhouse on the Disney property in my opinion. Cocktails were great as well, and were brought amazingly fast. Would love to have tried the hay smoked Tomahawk.

This is the old Shula Restaurant. It’s nice brighter same waiter very friendly. The Steaks cooked perfectly. The crab cake and onion soup delicious. Their bake potato is not shareable it was a medium and they charge like $17.00 really. Shulas bake potato was big that was shareable. The dessert was really good we shared it. I really don’t think they should charge for the sauce for the steaks as it is we are paying a lot of money for the steak already. How a bottle of sauce is costing you. I can only go on special occasion. It’s very expensive. The only thing that is complimentary is the French fries!!

We loved the classic Shula’s. However this was very good. It is very expensive for what you get but very flavorful. We started with the fries with various sauces complimentary (delicious). I got the onion soup which is one of my top 3! We both for the 10 oz filet mignon which was great, while you had to pay extra for sauces, the bernaise sauce was small. I got the Demi glaze sauce which was good and plentiful. We got a side mashed whipped potato and broccoli. Both portions were small and some would consider it single portion. Drinks were expensive but good. Expect to spend a lot of money compared to our other steakhouses. You get complimentary dark chocolate with you check 😉

If you loved Shula’s Steakhouse at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort as much as we did and you were sad to see it replaced, I have some good news to share. Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, which took over the space, is different, yes, but much of what made Shula’s so intimate is still there. Yes, the black and white photos of past football glory are gone, replaced with large art pieces. The lighting is a little different, the open sconces updated with sleek, modern lanterns filtered with muslin to soften the light and maintain the mood. But the layout is the same, and most importantly, the impeccable service is just what you’d expect. Friendly, knowledgeable, engaging and eager to make your experience memorable. On our visit, our server, Giuseppe, was tremendous. Always smiling, always projecting a suave, old world grace and charm, always welcoming. We know to ask for him when we return. And the food? Well, believe me when I tell you the steaks might be even better than they were before. The staff will tell you all about the difference in how Bourbon Steak does their meats compared to other high-end steakhouses. I won’t pretend I understand the specifics but I will tell you their 10-ounce filet was one of the best I’ve ever tasted anywhere. The NY strip was excellent, too, but the filet won the night, as it should for the price point. Now, on average, Bourbon Steak is pricier than Shula’s, so be prepared for that. But overall, we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. One last note: don’t leave without at least trying the desserts. The beignets were a little dense, but the sauces they come with were heavenly, and the brûléed basque cheesecake was truly to die for. Taste for yourself, and be seduced.

I had a solo dinner here several days ago. It was a tradition whenever I would take a vacation to Disney World to have at least one meal at Shula's, so I decided to give their replacement Bourbon Steak a try. When I was seated shortly before 5:30 the restaurant was not very busy and things were fairly quiet. By the time I left about an hour later the noise level had increased somewhat and I was glad I'd had an early meal. My server Jerry was very good, friendly and easy to talk to. He made sure my soft drink refills did not go empty. I had the 16oz Delmonico Ribeye with a dressed baked potato for my side. My steak was cooked exactly the way I ordered it. Unfortunately, it had very little flavor. Tender with lots of juices, just not much flavor. It almost tasted like it had been boiled instead of grilled. For my meal price of over $100 I was disappointed, although I did not mention this to anyone. Maybe sprinkle some spices and a pad or two of melting butter on top before bringing it out to the table would help. The website's dress code says "Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant's sophisticated and upscale aesthetic." I dressed in business casual but I saw various guests in shorts and tennis shoes, as if they had just come from one of the Disney parks, which they probably had. It was an okay meal, although I will probably scratch this tradition from my list when I return for my next Disney vacation with other family members later this year. Free valet parking as long as you get the voucher from the reservation check-in counter. Be sure to tip the driver.

Dinner at the new Bourbon Steak Orlando that replaces the former Shula Steakhouse at Swan & Dolphin resort was a great experience…with a small caveat. First the new decor and atmosphere is light and open, with an upscale and modern vibe. Service was excellent, our servers Tracy and Anthony were fun, attentive and made us feel well taken care of. The wine list was extensive, menu simple but plenty to choose from. Food was excellent across the board. Portions enough for an entree and sides shareable. Dessert as well didn’t disappoint. But that’s where it ends…cause see, this is at a Disney Resort so kids will attending and for that, our evening and experience was almost ruined cause of how loud it was. We mentioned to our server how unpleasant it was getting, we could barely hear ourselves talking at one point. He offered to move us but halfway through the dinner it wasn’t going to matter and moving would feel put out even more so we stayed. So unfortunately because of that, our party can’t fully say it’s a “must visit” unless you’re willing to take the risk that it might be spoiled by unruly kids next to your table. Hopefully next time Bourbon Steak can find a way to make sure everyone’s experiences are more positive.

We’ve eaten at many steak houses across the US and rarely leave reviews but after eating here, we can’t help but sing their praises!! The food was EXCELLENT. Everything we got was incredible. Bread, filet, lobster pot pie, wagyu rib cap, whipped mashed potatoes, and beignets. We will definitely come back next time we’re in Orlando!