A brand-new restaurant just opened at Disney World, and to say we’re obsessed would be an understatement.
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina recently opened at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, and we had a chance to check it out, bringing you our full review. And, while this restaurant has seen a lot of hype already, we don’t think enough people are talking about the FREE FRIES. Yep, you read that correctly.
We had an incredible meal at the new Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina restaurant in Disney World. You can check out our full review here, but right now, we’re here to talk about something that we think all restaurants (like, everywhere in the whole world) should implement: complimentary fries. You know how restaurants often have free bread service that’s brought out after you order?
Well, Bourbon Steak has that — but with fries. When we dined here, shortly after we ordered, we were brought out a complimentary fry trio. We were SO pleasantly surprised by this! Our server explained that Michael Mina loves to do things in trios, and he loves little flights of things, so this was naturally 3 fries and 3 sauces — kind of a great idea.
There were Truffle Aioli fries with a truffle aioli to dip in, regular Herbed Fries with regular ketchup, and then Paprika fries with the housemade bourbon barbecue sauce. All three of these were awesome. Our favorite was the truffle aioli — we completely killed them. The flavor is super strong, but not so strong that you wouldn’t want the aioli with it. Both were just kind of buttery, and the umami was incredibly intense, yet delicious.
The herbed fries were perfectly seasoned with the sweetness of ketchup, a classic fry experience.
Then, the paprika fries were really tasty on their own, and the barbecue sauce here is smoky and has a little bit of kick to it. It’s almost like a mesquite with just a little bit of kick, where it’s not spicy, but it’s enough to add some interest.
Bourbon Steak offers a reimagined modern take on the quintessential American steakhouse with premium cuts of beef and seafood infused with global flavors, along with decadent signature desserts, and world-class beverage offerings.
Chef Mina is a well-known chef who owns more than 40 restaurants worldwide. He has multiple Michelin stars and currently has other restaurants in Florida, including Bourbon Steak in Aventura and Prime 54 in Miami Beach.
This is truly a beautiful restaurant. Feels classic AND modern. Upscale and comfortable. Not to mention, the service was amazing! They had 100% staff retention from Shula’s, and this team rules. It’s certainly expensive, even by Disney standards, so it’s probably best saved for a special occasion.
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Like Disney, or any other place, the cost of the so called “free” item is factored into the equation along the line.
Free, is just a gimmick word!