Monsieur Paul
French restaurant · Bay Lake ·
French fine dining with Epcot views and exquisite tasting menus.
French fine dining with Epcot views and exquisite tasting menus.
"Snagging a reservation to Monsieur Paul is like getting an early boarding group for the Guardians Of The Galaxy ride—it’s marginally difficult, but will earn you infinite street cred among the Disney adults. Dishes in the seven-course tasting menu are very classic French—things like rack of lamb and snapper topped with crispy potato scales aren’t exactly breaking new ground—but everything is executed very well and will impress your cousin who has seen Ratatouille 5000 times. It also doesn’t hurt that the view from the second-floor dining room makes for a much more luxurious fireworks-watching experience than standing by the lake with a toddler aiming a bubble wand at your face." - carina finn koeppicus, anne cruz
"Snagging a reservation to Monsieur Paul is like getting an early boarding group for the Guardians Of The Galaxy ride—it’s marginally difficult, but will earn you infinite street cred among the Disney adults. Dishes in the seven-course tasting menu are very classic French—things like rack of lamb and snapper topped with crispy potato scales aren’t exactly breaking new ground—but everything is executed very well and will impress your cousin who has seen Ratatouille 5000 times. It also doesn’t hurt that the view from the second-floor dining room makes for a much more luxurious fireworks-watching experience than standing by the lake with a toddler aiming a bubble wand at your face." - Anne Cruz
"Footing the additional fare to get into Epcot is necessary to enjoy the Bocuse-ian delights of Monsieur Paul’s degustation menu. The elegant $195 experience is devoted to the art of “eating and drinking well,” which is a given considering dishes like coquilles Saint-Jacques, rack of lamb “en cocotte,” and vacherin glacé are all exquisitely presented. Oh, and if you’re considering wearing swimwear to the restaurant, don’t." - Faiyaz Kara
"A long-standing fine-dining option in Epcot currently helmed by Jérôme Bocuse, this upscale restaurant is highly regarded for its refined cuisine — the iconic red snapper presented in potato scales is a recommended standout — and represents the Bocuse family’s continued influence on the park’s culinary scene." - Carlye Wisel
"A refined, soigné French dining room best experienced without kids, offering white-tablecloth service and a level of formality and polish suited to adults seeking upscale cuisine in the pavilion." - Helen Rosner