Bob_and_Dawn
19 May 06, 03:50 PM
Victoria and Alberts Food Report
Monday 5th December 2005
Diners Bob and Dawn
Victoria and Alberts is Central Florida’s only 5-star restaurant and is located on the 2nd Floor, in the main building of the luxurious Disney’s Grand Floridian.
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Dress is formal where men are required to wear a jacket when in the dining area and eveningwear is required to be worn by women, but they can alternatively sport smart dress suits.
The whole dining experience takes up to 3 hours and there are two main sittings with the earlier one at 6pm and the later 9pm.
The dining room, which is divided into sections by ornate pillars, is elegantly decorated and includes approx 20 tables, these are set with unique V&A dinner service, and in addition there is a stunning centrepiece containing beautiful flowers.
The lighting is slightly subdued which adds to the romantic feel, as does the music played by the harpist situated near the main door.
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03442.jpg
When you arrive at the entrance you are greeted by the maitre d’hotel who accompanies you to your table and when seated he places your napkin before leaving to attend to his other customers and duties.
Your Victoria and Albert make their introductions and hand you your own personalised menu, then one of them leaves and the other gives a comprehensive rundown of the dining choices on the menu.
The meal is seven courses and can be accompanied by wine pairings for an extra charge, this is highly recommended, as the choice is usually a great addition to the overall experience.
The Amuse Bouche is the only course without choices where the others have at least 3 to choose from.
Our experience
As this was our third visit to this prestigious restaurant where we have fully enjoyed the complete experience on the previous occasions then we were not expecting an improvement but we were wrong as this time outweighed the previous visits.
Prior to leaving home we received a phone call from Victoria and Alberts to confirm out reservation and discuss the menu, I informed the caller that I would be completely in the hands of the chef but Dawn does not like fish or shellfish.
In previous visits Dawn has left the fish course, which in hindsight was better for me because I got to eat these dishes as well.
We dressed for dinner. I wore a suit I brought from home and Dawn wore a champagne coloured evening dress and shawl.
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03413.jpg
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03419.jpg
We arrived some 10 minutes early and had a few minutes wait before we were seated, because of this the maitre d’hotel apologised profusely.
The restaurant was very busy but still had a relaxed romantic feel about it. Kim served us in the main; she also described the menu in detail to us before leaving us to make our decision.
Dawns menu
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/Dawn%20VandA%20menu_medium.jpg
Bobs menu
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Our Selection
Amuse Buche
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03415.jpg
First Course
Dawn:- Long Island Smoke Duck
Bob:- Ahi Tuna with Maine Lobster
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03418.jpg
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03416.jpg
Monday 5th December 2005
Diners Bob and Dawn
Victoria and Alberts is Central Florida’s only 5-star restaurant and is located on the 2nd Floor, in the main building of the luxurious Disney’s Grand Floridian.
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03486.jpg
Dress is formal where men are required to wear a jacket when in the dining area and eveningwear is required to be worn by women, but they can alternatively sport smart dress suits.
The whole dining experience takes up to 3 hours and there are two main sittings with the earlier one at 6pm and the later 9pm.
The dining room, which is divided into sections by ornate pillars, is elegantly decorated and includes approx 20 tables, these are set with unique V&A dinner service, and in addition there is a stunning centrepiece containing beautiful flowers.
The lighting is slightly subdued which adds to the romantic feel, as does the music played by the harpist situated near the main door.
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03442.jpg
When you arrive at the entrance you are greeted by the maitre d’hotel who accompanies you to your table and when seated he places your napkin before leaving to attend to his other customers and duties.
Your Victoria and Albert make their introductions and hand you your own personalised menu, then one of them leaves and the other gives a comprehensive rundown of the dining choices on the menu.
The meal is seven courses and can be accompanied by wine pairings for an extra charge, this is highly recommended, as the choice is usually a great addition to the overall experience.
The Amuse Bouche is the only course without choices where the others have at least 3 to choose from.
Our experience
As this was our third visit to this prestigious restaurant where we have fully enjoyed the complete experience on the previous occasions then we were not expecting an improvement but we were wrong as this time outweighed the previous visits.
Prior to leaving home we received a phone call from Victoria and Alberts to confirm out reservation and discuss the menu, I informed the caller that I would be completely in the hands of the chef but Dawn does not like fish or shellfish.
In previous visits Dawn has left the fish course, which in hindsight was better for me because I got to eat these dishes as well.
We dressed for dinner. I wore a suit I brought from home and Dawn wore a champagne coloured evening dress and shawl.
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03413.jpg
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03419.jpg
We arrived some 10 minutes early and had a few minutes wait before we were seated, because of this the maitre d’hotel apologised profusely.
The restaurant was very busy but still had a relaxed romantic feel about it. Kim served us in the main; she also described the menu in detail to us before leaving us to make our decision.
Dawns menu
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/Dawn%20VandA%20menu_medium.jpg
Bobs menu
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/Bob%20VandA%20menu_medium.jpg
Our Selection
Amuse Buche
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03415.jpg
First Course
Dawn:- Long Island Smoke Duck
Bob:- Ahi Tuna with Maine Lobster
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03418.jpg
http://www.bobanddawn.co.uk/gallery/pictures/DSC03416.jpg