Hey, everyone!
Chrissa here
and I recently got the opportunity to eat at the Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios,
and if you're thinking of adding the Brown Derby to your day,
I'm going to go over all of the details to help you decide.
So let's get into it.
The Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios
is an authentic replica of the Hollywood location of the Brown Derby,
which is a Tinseltown landmark steeped in glamor and glitz.
The Brown Derby is located in the Hollywood
Boulevard area of Hollywood Studios to the right hand
side just before you hit the Chinese theater.
The exterior of the brown derby is based upon the Hollywood location,
which was the second location of this famous restaurant
that featured the iconic brown awning and sign.
When you walk into the restaurant, you'll immediately notice
the walls are adorned with caricatures of famous faces.
A tradition that began with the original restaurant
and the upscale atmosphere harkens back to the golden age of Hollywood.
The Brown Derby is considered a signature restaurant in Disney World,
and in order to eat in any of the in park table service restaurants,
you do need confirmed dining reservations
for the total number of guests that you have regardless of age.
Plus a park reservation and valid admission
for the same park on the same day of your dining reservation.
Unfortunately, dining reservations do not guarantee you access to the park,
so if you are park hopping in the afternoon,
I recommend you making the dining reservations
for the original park that you made your park reservations for.
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We were seated in the main room of the restaurant,
which gave us a great view
of the entire room, and this restaurant is just beautiful.
I loved all the caricatures on the wall and the little details
throughout the room.
Like other Disney restaurants, the menu for this restaurant is digital,
where you can scan a QR code
that they give you and it takes you directly to the menu.
One of the first things that you receive along with your drinks
is this warm basket of rolls and salted butter.
To go along with the bread I also wanted to try the charcuterie board,
which featured the chef's selection of cured meats and cheeses.
I definitely wanted to try this because if anyone knows how to put together
a beautiful charcuterie board, I knew Disney would and I was not disappointed.
This board is beautifully put together and we really enjoyed it.
For our entrees, I had to order their famous Cobb
salad, which was actually created
by one of the owners of the original Brown Derby, Bob Cobb.
This salad is
delicious, and it's served with split roasted turkey, bacon, egg,
tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado and a classic dressing.
They also give you a couple of salad spoons to help
you mix your salad when you receive it, and you definitely will want to do this.
I have to admit that I was already in love with the Cobb salad before
ordering this one, but this is probably the best Cobb salad that I've ever had.
It's just delicious and extremely filling.
And have you want to order it without the chicken,
I could imagine that you would still be really full.
The other thing that we ordered was the Disney 50th Anniversary filet
mignon with Walt Disney's roast beef hash that served with haricots
verts, red wine sauce and Walt's way with a fried egg on top.
We ordered the filet mignon medium rare,
and the fried egg was perfectly runny when we cut into it,
and the filet was also a perfectly cooked and packed with flavor.
Speaking of 50th Anniversary, as we were peaking down the menu,
I also noticed they also had a 50th Anniversary celebration
Baked Alaska, which I had to try while we had the chance.
And I have to say, wow!
This dessert is just beautiful.
With its layers of strawberry basil sorbet, vanilla gelato and sponge cake
that is coated in toasted meringue and caramelized brownie bits.
I have to admit that baked Alaska are not typically my go to desserts,
but this one is delicious and it's almost too pretty to eat.
So here are a few things to consider if you are thinking
about booking this restaurant.
The Brown Derby is beautiful, and I loved
the look of the main dining room with the chandeliers and wooden accents,
and they even have little derby hats for lights.
It's just beautifully designed.
Since it is a Disney restaurant you can expect a fine
dining experience and the food and service is top notch.
Next thing that you should know are that reservations can get difficult to get.
We were able to snag a reservation by checking every morning,
but it took a few tries before we were able to get one.
Next thing that you should know is that since it is a fine dining
sit down restaurant, I wouldn't recommend this
if you're looking to pack as much into your day as possible.
You can expect to spend at least an hour or so within the Brown Derby.
And the last thing to consider is that, with it
being a signature restaurant, it can get a bit expensive.
So if you're trying to stay within a budget, this restaurant
will be more expensive than your typical quick service restaurant.
But if you are looking for a top notch, fine dining experience
in a beautiful restaurant, then the Brown Derby is a great choice.
The atmosphere is beautiful with its chandeliers and wooden accents,
and it also has a fun, whimsical feel with its caricatures,
which nod to the restaurant's Hollywood roots.
If you're looking for even more things
to do while you're spending the day in Hollywood Studios,
you'll have to check out my overview that just popped up on the screen.
Until next time everyone, I hope you have an amazing day
and go out and enjoy some Florida sunshine.