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My party of 2 spent $150 at Disney World's steakhouse Le Cellier, and it was totally worth it

Josephine Maida   

My party of 2 spent $150 at Disney World's steakhouse Le Cellier, and it was totally worth it
Le Cellier is a steakhouse in Epcot at Disney World.Josephine Maida
  • I dined at Le Cellier Steakhouse in Epcot, which has been a popular spot since it opened in 1997.
  • The quaint and cozy dining room isn't what I typically expect from theme-park dining.

I live near Disney World, and when I want a steak, Le Cellier is my first choice.

I live near Disney World, and when I want a steak, Le Cellier is my first choice.
Le Cellier Steakhouse is located in Epcot.      Josephine Maida

Over five years ago, I moved to Orlando to live closer to Disney World. As a foodie, there's always something new to try, but there are some theme-park restaurants I visit over and over again.

Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot isn't the easiest reservation to score. But I always keep my eyes peeled when friends and family are coming to town or I'm planning a meal for a special occasion.

I was luckily able to get a reservation for two for my birthday dinner.

It's very small, but that's one of the best parts about it.

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Le Cellier is a pretty small and intimate restaurant.      Josephine Maida

When the park opened in 1982, Le Cellier was just a themed wine cellar. It was later converted into a small Canadian-inspired cafeteria, and it didn't get a steakhouse menu until 1997.

Since the space wasn't designed to be a restaurant, it's not nearly as big as other dining locations at Disney World. Scoring a reservation can be difficult, but the dim lighting and cozy tables are all part of the small space's charm.

Like any good signature dining experience, Le Cellier serves delicious bread and beloved appetizers.

Like any good signature dining experience, Le Cellier serves delicious bread and beloved appetizers.
Poutine from Le Cellier Steakhouse.      Josephine Maida

The bread basket comes with three different types — two freshly baked rolls and the showstopping pretzel bread.

The pretzel bread is perfectly browned and salted on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It's delicious on its own or dipped into the Canadian cheddar-cheese soup ($13).

The thick and rich soup is creamy and decadent to the last bite. With thick bites of fatty bacon, sharp cheddar, and a bit of hoppy flavor from the beer, it's been a fan favorite for years, and it's not to be missed.

There's delicious poutine out in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot, but it doesn't hold a candle to the signature poutine ($14) served at Le Cellier.

The french fries are hand-cut, golden brown, and perfectly salted, and they're topped with squeaky Canadian cheddar-cheese curds. The server then pours a velvety and delicious red-wine reduction over the top. Each mouthful is squeaky, cheesy, crispy, fried perfection.

Each meal comes with fantastic sides, but I suggest ordering the Brussels sprouts.

Each meal comes with fantastic sides, but I suggest ordering the Brussels sprouts.
Side of Brussels sprouts from Le Cellier.      Josephine Maida

Brussels sprouts went from being what seemed like America's most hated vegetable to a tried and true classic at steakhouses.

As long as they're on the menu at Le Cellier, I'll be ordering the sprouts ($10).

The humble side dish becomes even more of a star with the restaurant's signature whiskey-maple glaze. The sprouts soak up the rich and slightly sweet sauce and are roasted to perfection.

The main course is better than I'd expect from a theme park.

The main course is better than I
Rib-eye steak from Le Cellier.      Josephine Maida

Theme-park steak might not sound like something worth spending over $50 on, but I promise it is here.

Each steak dish on the menu is well thought out with interesting sides like bread pudding made with pretzel bread and Canadian cheddar-cheese bread. I love that each steak is also topped with something different.

My party opted for the rib-eye steak ($60), and it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The onion-cognac gravy pushed this dish over the top.

I ordered the warm pecan tart for dessert.

I ordered the warm pecan tart for dessert.
Warm pecan-brown-butter tart from Le Cellier.      Josephine Maida

The warm pecan-brown-butter tart ($14) was as delicious as it was beautiful.

The crisp tart crust is filled with thick brown butter and pecans, and it's topped with maple ice cream, brown-sugar anglaise, and whisky caramel.

Every bite combines big textures and flavors — the crunch of the crust and the nuts, the sticky sweet filling and sauce, and the warmth of the tart with the chill of the ice cream.

By the end, we were pretty full, but we could still eat a moose.

By the end, we were pretty full, but we could still eat a moose.
I got a complimentary chocolate-mousse moose for my birthday.      Josephine Maida

At this point, I couldn't imagine eating another morsel — until a tiny chocolate-mousse moose arrived at the table for my birthday.

It's made from airy, chocolaty mousse, and it's an adorable treat to cure any after-dinner cravings.

This item isn't on the menu and it can't be ordered, so it's yet another reason to come to Le Cellier when you're celebrating.

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