Captain's Grille is a restaurant that is definitely under the radar. The theming is non-existent (or very subtle), so I don't think a lot of people consider it, especially if they are staying somewhere else.
@natebenma I noticed you mentioned Captain's Grill is your family's traditional first night dinner place. I thought that was a great idea! I made a switch, and that's where we will be our first night next month. Thanks for sharing!
We were first attracted here because it was convenient. On our first Beach Club stay, our arrival dinner was Cape May, and it was great, but we were so tired after getting up at 3 am, our flight from Boston, a few hours at MK and then some time at EPCOT that it was a hassle getting up and going to the buffet. We found it was much better to have a restaurant where you can sit and be served on that first night, and Captain's Grille fits the bill for great food, decent (by Disney standards) prices and location.
whats good at captians grille??
I have had 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 dinners at Captain's Grille (links to my reviews of all of these meals are on Page 1, Post 7- Dining, along with reviews from others
My very favorite thing was the Chef's Pasta, which I think was the special when we dined in 2013, but was on the menu in Aug 2015. YUM!!!
July 2013, dinner
Chef’s Pasta – Braised short rib, arugula and tagliatelle pasta
Both Mark and I ordered this, which is extremely unusual because we typically order different entrées and share. But this sounded so good- and it was- we each got our own
The made-to-order clam chowder that we got at lunch was the best clam chowder this New Englander has ever had.
July 2013, lunch:
Nate ordered a virgin Miami Vice, Clam Chowder and Lobster Sliders. The waitress asked if he wanted the regular clam chowder or the made-to-order one. Nate, who has never met an extravagance he didn’t like, got the custom chowder. I had a taste and it was SOOOOOOO good!
* Does anyone spy with their little eye: a prophetic t-shirt?
Everything we have tried has been great. What we've had:
Lunch
Lobster Roll
Angus Chuck Burger
Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwhich
Seared Scallop Salad
Pan Roasted Salmon
Dinner
Short Ribs
Crab Legs
Lamb Chops
Crab Cakes
New York Strip
We like Cape May's breakfast buffet so haven't tried Captain's Grille for breakfast yet.
We have had many of the menu items you have had, and agree that they have been excellent.
Lobster Roll, Burger, Seared Scallop appetizer, Short Ribs in the pasta (Mmmmm), Crab Legs, Crab Cakes and the NY Strip.
The steak was excellent, and we didn't have to pay Yachtsman prices.
In this family's opinion, the food and service has been worth it.
Yup!