Our family was looking forward to Bourbon Steak after dining at Shula's for the past decade. The new interior was bright and a nice change from before. Overall, it was nice experience except my steak was prepared a bit more cooked than I liked (I asked for medium rare +) and it definitely arrived more like medium +. Despite that, I really enjoyed the bacon wrapped scallops, Caesar salad and our dessert. Our group of 6 was well taken care throughout the evening and look forward to visit next year. read more

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We booked Bourbon Steak two months in advance for our 19th wedding anniversary and spent hours researching Orlando steakhouses before choosing it. This was supposed to be one of the highlights of our trip. The day before our reservation, OpenTable texted asking us to confirm our 6:00 PM reservation. I replied "1" and immediately received a response: **"Thanks! You're confirmed. See you soon."** The next evening, dressed up and excited for our anniversary dinner, we arrived at 6:00 PM only to be greeted with, essentially, "Nope, we're closed for a private event." As the attached photos show, Bourbon Steak was closed for a planned corporate event. Yet somehow our reservation remained active. We received no email, no text message, no Disney app notification, and no communication whatsoever that our reservation would not be honored. The explanation given was that they tried calling, but my voicemail was full. While that's true, the restaurant had multiple other ways to contact us, including OpenTable, email, and the Disney reservation system. Instead, OpenTable reconfirmed our reservation less than 24 hours before arrival and Disney still showed it as active minutes before we walked through the door. Private events happen. What should never happen is confirming a reservation, keeping it active across multiple systems, and then turning guests away at the door on a milestone anniversary because the restaurant failed to communicate. The manager offered to move us to another restaurant, but that completely missed the point. We didn't spend months planning an anniversary dinner at Bourbon Steak just to be redirected elsewhere at the last minute. We chose Bourbon Steak specifically. For a restaurant that positions itself as a luxury dining experience, this was a shocking failure in communication, planning, and guest service. We never even got the chance to try the food because the restaurant couldn't manage its reservations properly. One of the most disappointing dining experiences we've ever had, and we never sat down at a table. read more

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Was able to get seated rather quickly on a late Friday night. After all day at the park this was perfect. Fries were HOT and great. Their signature old fashioned was perfect. We split the wedge salad. The filet was perfect Pittsburgh style. Salmon was great. Creamed corn on the side was not spicy unless you mix in the jalapeño that comes on top. Complimentary dark chocolates after our meal was what we needed. read more

Sat as a two with a reservation for 6pm on a Monday. Plenty of open tables and even room at the bar upon arrival but then then it started to fill up. Our server was friendly and attentive. The backwater was excellent, never letting my water glass go dry. We opted for no bread service but were given a tasting of three different seasoned fries with three different dipping sauces, Yummy! We split a wedge salad, loaded baked potatoe and dined on filet with bearnaise and delmonico ribeye with blue cheese crust. Both were served with a roasted tomato. Everything was cooked perfectly, hot and delicious Then ended with a Happy Birthday dessert and song.. Enjoy! read more

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Bourbon Steak is such a treat. The steaks are perfectly cooked, the fries trio is a fun (and delicious) bonus, and the service feels warm without being over the top. It's upscale but still relaxed, which I loved. Definitely a great spot for date night or if you're celebrating something special. Also free valet parking at the swan and dolphin with validation that you can get from the hostess! read more

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Disappointing experience. Considering the restaurant has bourbon in the name I had high expectations for their bourbon selection and cocktails. The old fashion was horrible- used too much bitters - table sent 2 old fashions back and had wine instead. read more

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Bourbon Steak is located in the Dolphin Hotel at Walt Disney World. First impressions - busy. Strongly recommend reservations if you are going during peak periods. It is in Disney after all. We started with oysters and the seafood plate which were fresh and very tasty. The highlight of the mains had to be the lobster pot pie which was brought table side and then plated for you. Generous, large pieces of lobster. It actually could feed more than 1. Fish was very fresh and cooked simply to allow the freshness to come through. Wait staff were very attentive even though the restaurant was busy. read more

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This was my first time experiencing a Bourbon Steak. It feels like a typical steakhouse inside but that's probably where most of the crossover ends. Things are spiced, or cooked differently here and even the subtle differences manage to shine through. The fries (three varieties) instead of bread are tremendous, the 22OZ DRY-AGED COWBOY RIBEYE shared at the table was perfect. The WHIPPED POTATOES, ECHIRÉ BUTTER were amazing. Also, the best part about the sides was the SIZE. They were small enough to make sense for the table. Sure, you can take stuff home if you live in the area, but it is also nice to order and eat everything there without feeling regret. They managed to get this part perfect. So, why just good instead of great? It really came down to service. There were two waiters for the table. One might have been great, and the other one was not very helpful at all. Which one spent the most time at the table? No need to guess there. With a place that does things differently enough to need feedback for making choices this is not the way to make a customer happy, read more

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I made a reservation for two here on Memorial Day to celebrate a birthday. We came to the bar around 6PM before happy hour ended and before our reservation. The duck fat fries and slider were impressive. We liked the charm of the bartender and decided to stay seated there vs. taking our table. We ordered after we ate most of our happy hour items and decided we were so full from happy hour we only shared bread, steak, and a side. We even had leftovers. Service was ok but for a time the bartender disappeared for a long while. Also, our food took a while to come out and they were not busy at all. They food was good. I really liked it all but I remember the bread having more truffle. Also, last time I got food to go I got a little popcorn desert with my leftovers. We asked our bartender to pack it all up but sadly the duck fat fries were not there and there was around half of them left. Overall experience was good but I remember service being better last time I was here. It's a great occasion spot though. The restaurant was clean, well decorated, and high priced! read more

Great food. Excellent service. Great location. Will definitely be back. Business meeting with lots of conversation. Nice layout. Intimate setting to have conversations. All the food was perfect. I had the pot pie. Highly recommend. Hope the video posts read more

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We went here for my dad's birthday and had a great time!! I loved the ambience of this restaurant, dimly lit, and cozy. Not too loud either considering they were busy. The service is incredible! You have 3 waiters/waitresses taking care of you at once. One for water, the second for clearing the table and resetting before dinner/helping with drink orders, and the third is your main waiter who takes your whole order. Every single one of them was incredibly friendly! Next, the food. It was SO good! We all got different meals and everyone raved about their meal. I started with a crab cake which was all crab basically no filler and it was delicious!! Then I had the salmon and it melted in my mouth, it was cooked perfectly! For a side I did the truffle mac and cheese which was amazing! And finished it off with their specialty cheesecake! Overall a really great experience and am hoping to be back at some point! read more

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Service, ambience and the steak!!!!!! Amazing! I definitely love the vibes inside! What a beautiful steakhouse! The bar is so appealing and takes open seating if you cannot get a reservation. The complimentary fries are so yummy and they are fried in duck fat which is what lends the savory and mysterious flavor! The filet and sea bass were melt in the your mouth! The mushrooms and the creamed corn were so delicious! The mashed potatoes were classic but nothing to write home about. The basque cheesecake was to die for! Do not skip it! Our team was amazing and very friendly. We will definitely be back! Just FYI, since it's Marriott, you will not be able to use any pass holder discounts. read more

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100% hands down one of the greatest fine dining experiences we've ever experienced! Antonie and his staff are amazing hosts and the food without a doubt some of the best! Im srry for the short review but it would be long as a short novel! Dark, sexy, gorgeous on the inside World class all the way! Go Now!! I have spoken.. read more

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A great experience. Has a reservation but decided to stay at the bar.. great service from Jose.. The food as always very good, dessert very goods and the cocktails are fantastic.. the old fashioned is an experience... Recommended.. great ambiance read more

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Bourbon Steak is staple restaurant inside the dolphin hotel. The service was excellent on all levels. The food is amazing and made with good ingredients. I ordered seafood because it was most appealing, but they are known for their steaks and by the look of I I can see why. Leaving a review rather than photos of prepared dishes was either. The ambiance was Class A so I followed my instincts and stayed conservative. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. It's connected to the park and it's just a boat ride away. read more

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This experience really missed the mark. We were seated right next to the serving station where the door was constantly swinging open and shut every minute. It was loud, distracting, and honestly made it hard to enjoy the meal. What was especially disappointing is that this could have easily been avoided. On top of that, my steak came out overcooked, and when we tried to address it, our waiter seemed completely uninterested, got the manager and then basically ignored us the rest of the time. I ate my dinner 30 minutes before my husband ate his. And when they brought out the correct steak but the sides were already cold from the first plate. Why would you not completely remake the full order? Overall, not the experience we were hoping for, and definitely not coming back. read more

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Walking into the restaurant, Bourbon Steak, it is very evident that it was one of those places that was on the upper scale of things that places a focus on a very nice dining experience. Not too flashy, but every bit focused on providing very tasty food with traditional elements. Bourbon Steak is conveniently placed at the Dolphin Hotel at the Resort. Sort of tucked away from the main lobby, it is separated just enough to avoid some of the loud acoustics from heavy foot traffic by those entering the hotel or simply moving about. The staff here were very friendly and really went out of their way to ensure your dining experience is a pleasant one. On this occasion, I did not have a reservation, but the staff at the hostess station scoped out the lounge area over the phone and let me know that I could easily find a quiet table to enjoy dinner. Very friendly and did not sense the request was close to a burden. Thank you. After reviewing the menu over a glass of wine, I was presented by something that was a first for me, a platter of differently prepared Fries with different dipping sauces. This was provided in lieu of a bread serving and was both delicious and abundant. It replaced a selection of a starch with my entrée. For dinner, I selected a delicious cut of a NY steak with a Demi sauce. It was lean with a perfect balance of marbling. I opted for a side of grilled Asparagus topped with a Bearnaise sauce. Included was a roasted tomato that was delicious in itself and was an added item that complemented the steak. Every item that I was before me was perfectly prepared and had just the right amount of seasoning to avoid any need for additional salt or pepper. While Bourbon Steak is not a one of a kind steakhouse as there are a few around the country, it is a great, great place to enjoy an elevated dinner whether you are traveling on business or dining in your home town for a special occasion. The staff at the Dolphin Hotel were outstanding along with the atmosphere. I'm so glad to have dined here and will not hesitate to visit again. Bon Appetite! read more

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This place used to be Shulas. Its better. I went with 6 other people and we had oysters, steak , bone marrow, lobster and chicken. It was all fantastic. The service was fast and very friendly. Let me end it with this. Whatever you do, get the cheesecake it will change your life read more

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This was my first time here since it transitioned from Shulas. I loved Shulas but I must say I enjoyed my meal here very much. The steak was cooked exact to my request and cut like butter. Great flavor, not over seasoned. All of the sides were fantastic. I especially loved the asparagus and mushrooms. Tyler was our waiter, we know him from the Shulas days. He is on the top of his game. You just cannot find a waiter as good as this anywhere!! read more

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It was my first time dining here. We had reservations and were sat down upon arrival. Our waiters were friendly and fast. He went through the menu pretty quickly with us and highlighting certain dishes the menu. Quick break down of what we ordered- Alaskan King Crab- 4/10 This was so ughhh... What we were hoping for Versus what we were served was extremely disappointing it's all I can say. The taste was fine it was more the amount and size for the prize that it was. We received 1 tiny leg butter fly style. Split down the middle and cut into 3 small pieces. Ceaser Salad- 5/10 It was good. The dressing was different but we liked it. I give it a 5 because it is not your traditional style- the lettuce was buttered lettuce and not romaine. Which lacked that familiar crunch and thickness of it. In my opinion it was okay nothing to write home about. Delmonico Steak 8/10 It was good. Nice cut very juicy, very tender great flavor could have been seared a little bit more but overall it was tasty. It was served with half of stuffed tomato ( kinda weird) the hubs enjoyed this plate. Boiled Seabass- 7/10 The flavor of the fish was good. Soft and tender. It was sitting on a bed ofShishito Peppers in a glaze sauce. I'm not a fan of these peppers at all. I wish the fish would have been served with some other kind of vegetable instead. Mushrooms - 8/10 Paired well with the Steak Jalapeño creamed corn 9-10 This was definitely my favorite thing from everything we ordered. Had a nice little kick to it. Great flavor and texture. Overall, I would not run back to dine here We were loyal fans and dined often at Shula's so in my opinion there is no comparison. This restaurant was okay not Shula's though. My favorite part was the complimentary flight of fries and dipping sauces they brought. read more

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Excellent new addition to the Walt Disney World restaurants. It seems very similar to Shula's, but with a few new variations and a new ambiance. Everything we had to eat and drink was delicious, and the service is top-notch. The fry flight is complimentary and has some great flavors. The Everyone Loves my Baby cocktail was a standout for me and would be a must-have on future visits. The steak was cooked perfectly and had great flavors, especially when accompanied with the truffle butter. We tried the Root Beer Float for dessert, which was good and something different, but I'd try other things in the future. This is perfect for a date night, special occasion, or if you're just craving a really good meal. I'd highly recommend and definitely look forward to returning to try other menu items. read more

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We enjoyed our Anniversary dinner at this new restaurant. The ambiance was nice and romantic with low lights and a glow in the air. This is an upscale restaurant with the service and food to go along with it. The food exceeded our expectations from the bread service to the appetizers all the way through dessert. The steaks were next level melt in your mouth. And the truffle bread was absolutely amazing. read more

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We have been to Bourbon Steak now three times since it opened. Overall, our experiences have been good but the second experience left little to be desired as the food was not super flavorful and the service was lacking. The other two times including Christmas Eve were great. Steaks were tender and sides were delicious. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place since it opened , I never liked Shula's that occupied the space prior , so I was excited to see a new high end steakhouse replace it , the restaurant looks great just like a classic steak house , we started with drinks and the Bourbon steak old fashion was excellent , for Dinner I had the lobster Pot pie , which was on the pricey side , but it was excellent and worth it , I would definitely order it again , my wife ordered the Rib Cap steak , this cut is not seen in many steak houses , but if you have not had it , it's a must , it's the top of the rib eye and it's so full of flavor and super tender, she said it was the best steak she ever had , our server GUI was amazing , very friendly , very knowledgeable and always checking on us , if I could I would give this more then 5 stars , overall just an excellent dinning experience read more

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I wanted to write a review praising the staff at Bourbon Steak. Al and Jason the tandem that served us was a truly elevated level of service, one you'd expect at a high end steakhouse. I was in town with my daughter to visit Disney and we have visited the Bourbon in Aventura and Nashville but the service here was truly excellent. The food was also what we would expect from Michael Mina spot and we really enjoyed but really the service was A+. If you have a chance to visit, I would ask for these two as they take care of the customer, genuinely. My daughter is special needs and they checked in the entire time to make sure we were set. Thank you both! read more

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We came to Orlando for a quick staycation and saw that this spot had opened in place of Shula's. We had to try it. They offered us complimentary fries and we split some sides and each ordered a steak. The steaks were not bad, but we weren't blown away by them. Also we felt the portions of the sides were not really shareable. read more

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Took our family of 4 to an earlier dinner on a Thursday night on part of our Disney vacation. We ordered 4 different sides to try, the wedge and Caesar salads, the onion soup, the truffle bread, a kids "entree", and 3 steaks. The fry flight brought to the table, something we didn't order, had 3 types of fries and 3 sauces, including ketchup. The fries were cold and almost stale. It was quite the "warm-up" for the rest of our experience. The soup and salads were solid. No issues. The steaks were cooked perfectly (medium rare), yet a bit cool when delivered. The seasoning was one layer / hint more of salt away from being great. I've had way too many medium-rare steaks in my life, so expecting the steak to be at least warm when arriving to the table is reasonable. The kid's shrimp cocktail was two pieces of shrimp. I kid you not... had our server shared that little tidbit of info, we would have ordered the normal portion. 3 of the 4 "shareable" sides were cool when they arrived to the table. The only side not cool was the baked potato. The other three, the whipped potatoes, mac & cheese, and creamed corn went from cool to cold after about 10 minutes. It actually became a bit laughable how cold and bland those 3 sides were. While this may have just been an off night or experience, there's no way a $500+ meal should ever have that many issues. Our initial server ditched us after taking the order. The next server was incredibly friendly, and I imagine he may have given better guidance on the items. It may have been a sign that no one ever asked us how we liked our meal or checked in to see how it was going. Maybe they knew it wasn't up to par? We had really high hopes for this experience, and unfortunately, we were completely let down. read more

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. read more

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The food 5000/10 wow just wow everything was amazing the steaks the appz the dessert! The service was top notch the cheese cake the best I've ever had and I'm from New York guys that's saying a lot!!! The ambiance was classic I loved everything about this place bravo guys read more

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We came here for a work team dinner and it was really good! Our server Doug was very helpful with recommendations and was attentive. I enjoyed their seabass, broccoli and French onion soup. The table also loved the ribeye, creamed corn and Mac n cheese. They have wonderful dirty martinis too. For dessert, the table enjoyed the cheesecake the most! Overall recommend this restaurant! read more

The service was beyond amazing everyone from the hostess all the way up to the manager were super friendly and helpful. Instead of doing the typical bread basket bourbon steak does fries. Three different kinds of fries with three different kinds of dips. I ordered the New York strip one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The old-fashioned is your typical old-fashioned. But definitely will go back again for any special occasions. read more

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So I would say it is more a 4.5 but I rounded up, also because I saw someone give a 1 star because the sauce was $6/7 the humanity! As for the food, we have been here twice now and both times everyone loved their food! The pork belly appetizer was amazing and the filet was seasoned well. Other entrees at our table were the sea bass, Wagyu rib cap, and the Wagyu short rib. Overall it was a nice evening. read more

My wife and I ate here last week and the service was horrendous! The head waiter for our table solely focused on a large table next to us, ignored us most of the dinner, felt like he was focusing on a bigger tip or something. Dont go here, much better options and service around Disney World. read more

Mixed reviews for us on this one. First, we really loved when it was Shula's. Same setup, different vibe. Not a fan of the fries as the free appetizer. Would have much preferred bread. Steak was ok - but for $75 I'd like more consistency throughout the filet. $25 old fashioned not worth it. Shrimp cocktail was really good. What really annoyed us though was our server. Seemed to think we didn't belong, and service was slow. Over $200 for two just seemed a bit excessive. Not going to return. read more

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Wow we had a fabulous dinner here with server Joe he was so kind, trust me just ask for him! Morgan went out of her way to fit us in on a busy night and make sure we had a great experience. We came here one day after Disney to celebrate my son's 4th birthday and they made the evening really special. My parents had never been here and were really impressed with the food and service, I go to another location often because my little boy likes the fries so I have an excuse to treat myself to a steak. Juan who was there for refills was friendly and smiling. We love Bourbon Steak. The 22oz cowboy ribeye, truffle butter, creamed spinach, and beignets, were all delicious. read more

Food service and ambiance are amazing. I am a barfly so me and my partner love to sit at the bar for cocktails and dinner. Melissa and Jose are both amazing bartenders and provide great all around service. Food was great and of course ambiance was beautiful read more

Let's start with the food and drinks. The cocktails, shellfish platter appetizer, wagyu rib cap, and beignets were to die for! I would absolutely go back to this restaurant just to eat these! Best steak and dessert I had in my life! Unfortunately the service was terrible! Tony never checked in on us. He did not check to see if we needed drink refills, did not check our steak temps, and never came back to ask if we wanted dessert know g we were celebrating two birthdays! We had to keep asking other servers and assistants for drink refills and to please go find our server. The food here was delicious, but the ribeye and service were sooooooo disappointing! read more

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The Dark, The Good and The Ugly The ambiance was nice and the service was decent, but they sat us in a dark corner and we couldn't even read the menus without the flashlights on our phones. The drinks were tasty, but very pricey. We found the french fries to be strange, and too large, for an Amuse-Bouche. We're glad that we did not order potatoes for a side dish. The hearts of palm salad was fresh. The bacon wrapped scallops appetizer was small but delicious. Unfortunately, our prime rib was over cooked and disappointing. We wish we had ordered the filet mignon instead. The creamed corn was good, but not life changing. Overall, we did not find the food to be worth the price and probably won't be returning. read more

Shulas was my favorite restaurant over many years. Sad to see them gone but bourbon steak is absolutely wonderful. I don't eat a lot of steak but when I do I want an excellent aged cut. This place has a great whiskey and an ok wine selection to go with the steaks. Staff is incredible read more

Went to Bourbon Steak in Disney World. I understand that meat prices are very high so I somewhat understand a $75+ steak ("somewhat") but they charged me $6.00 for steak sauce. This, in my opinion supersedes any review that I could write..... read more