I ate at the exclusive adults-only restaurant that's on every Disney cruise, and it was worth the extra $45

Carly CaramannaJul 13, 2022, 04:38 IST

When I was on the Disney Wish, I ate at Palo Steakhouse.Carly Caramanna

I dined at Palo Steakhouse, an exclusive adults-only restaurant on all Disney Cruise Line ships.
I tried the $45 prix-fixe menu and was impressed by the food, service, and portion sizes.

I recently sailed on the Disney Wish, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

The Wish joined the fleet in 2022.Carly Caramanna

The Wish has the most standout dining options out of all the Disney cruises I've boarded.

The Worlds of Marvel is a restaurant on the Disney Wish.Carly Caramanna

I splurged on a meal at Palo Steakhouse, a restaurant that isn't included in the cruise price.

The entrance to Palo Steakhouse boasted gorgeous views of the water.Carly Caramanna

Disney cruisers may recognize Palo from other vessels.

Guests walk through The Rose to get to Palo and Enchanté.Carly Caramanna

I passed through a cocktail bar called The Rose on my way to the restaurant.

The Rose is a cocktail bar on the Wish.Carly Caramanna

Palo is inspired by Cogsworth, the clock character in "Beauty and the Beast."

Palo is filled with Cogsworth-themed decor.Carly Caramanna

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the raw slabs of meat on display.

Palo had a meat display near the entrance.Carly Caramanna

The restaurant's atmosphere was filled with romance.

The inside of Palo felt very upscale.Carly Caramanna

Palo offers both a set menu and an option to order à la carte.

Palo Steakhouse's menu is slightly different on the Wish.Carly Caramanna

I opted for the $45 four-course menu.

There were plenty of options at Palo. Luckily, our server helped us through each course.Carly Caramanna

I began my meal with a glass of Chianti, which a sommelier poured for me.

A sommelier brought my wine to the table.Carly Caramanna

A small amuse-bouche, or complimentary appetizer, kicked off the meal.

The complimentary fritter was a delicious start to the meal.Carly Caramanna

The complimentary bread was also delicious.

The bread basket arrived with a variety of options.Carly Caramanna

For my antipasti course, I went with caprese.

The caprese salad was one of the highlights of my meal at Palo.Carly Caramanna

The romaine hearts-based salad was also a standout.

The ingredients used in the Caesar salad all tasted so fresh.Carly Caramanna

I stuck with simple penne pasta for the next course.

The pasta dish was simple yet delicious.Carly Caramanna

We also ordered a wagyu steak for the table.

Our table shared a 6-ounce cut of wagyu.Carly Caramanna

The dessert was light — making it the perfect ending to the meal.

My table ordered a couple of desserts at the end of our meal.Carly Caramanna

Palo is absolutely worth the $45 upcharge.

Palo is located at the back of the ship, so my table had stunning ocean views.Carly Caramanna

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