Food & Wine | By Savanah Tradd • Photos Provided by Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Offered by Celebrity Chefs, Top Experts at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Celebrity venues, award-winning chefs, extensive wine lists, unique cocktails, eye-catching restaurant designs and unmatched service are just a few of the elements that make the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin a recognized leader in the resort dining experience.
Just a short stroll away, Windermere residents can embark upon an exciting culinary journey at the resort’s six signature restaurants and also enjoy some additional perks like complimentary valet parking and…wait for it: complimentary childcare services!
Led by Executive Chef Devin Queen, and in collaboration with some of the industry’s most accomplished celebrity chefs, menus draw rave reviews and create unforgettable memories with locally grown and organic ingredients, an extensive beverage program, and even a not-to-be missed fall Food & Wine Classic event to get a taste of it all at once.
Whether it’s a special celebration, date night or a just-because night of high-quality cuisine, the signature dining options housed on the Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin sides include:
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina (Dolphin): The hotel’s newest dining venue from James Beard Award-Winning chef and celebrated restaurateur, Michael Mina, presents a re-imagined modern take on the quintessential American steakhouse, offering premium cuts of beef and seafood infused with global flavors, showcasing the three primary elements of Mina’s culinary philosophy: product, technique and presentation. The restaurant menu also boasts decadent signature desserts, accented by world-class beverage offerings.
Rosa Mexicano (Dolphin): Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican classic dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. The restaurant honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, global explorations and inspirations of its founding chef, Josefina Howard, accented by rich, bold color tones and vibrant murals. The fresh guacamole — prepared tableside — is a must, not be upstaged by award-winning margaritas, including the Rosa Mexicano signature frozen pomegranate!
Todd English’s Bluezoo (Dolphin): This AAA Four-Diamond creation of internationally renowned celebrity chef Todd English features coastal cuisine with both international and New American culinary influences. From the signature Simply Fish to the twopound Maine “Cantonese” lobster, bluezoo’s menu serves blissful bites for every palate. The restaurant’s award-winning design by noted restaurant designer, Jeffrey Beers, captures an ethereal, underwater theme with a sophisticated touch. The signature “Dancing Fish” grill spit-roasts an assortment of fresh fish over an open fire pit.
Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Swan): The acclaimed Il Mulino New York Trattoria offers its superior signature dining experience in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Guests can enjoy fragrant wood-fired pizzas, fresh fish, chicken, pastas and meats bursting with hearty blends of seasonal ingredients drawn from the Abruzzi region of Italy.
Kimonos (Swan): Dark teakwood, colorful kimonos and an intimate atmosphere are the inviting hallmarks of this authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. Kimonos’s house specialties include gyoza, octopus, shrimp and the signature dragon roll. Kimonos also features karaoke sing-a-longs with favorites from the ‘50s onward — always a hit with the late-night crowd.
Amare (Swan Reserve): With a name meaning “to love,” guests will fall for this casual upscale venue inspired by the tastes and cultures of the Mediterranean region. The menu features fresh premium regional ingredients, including a wide variety of seafood, citrus, olive oils, pasta and pitas. The wine list features Mediterranean selections, including specialized wine flights. The culinary team focuses on premium global and locally grown and organic ingredients, to help ensure the highest quality dishes. The resort’s extensive beverage program employs more than 30 sommeliers and rivals those in fine dining venues globally, with more than 1,400 wine selections, including organic and rare vintages, plus tastes from Greece, Turkey, Israel and South Africa.
As an added benefit for local patrons, dinner guests enjoy complimentary valet parking and up to two hours of complimentary childcare at Camp Dolphin, the exclusive kids' club for ages 5-12.
After you have enjoyed all the signature dining, remember to return for the hotel’s two-day, not-to-be missed annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, featuring hands-on food and beverage seminars and a culinary festival full of food and drink tastings from the resort’s entire portfolio of 23 restaurants and lounges. The festival occurs each fall.
Whether it’s a special night out or simply a night for something special to enjoy, unbeatable options await right in your own neighborhood at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Make your reservations today at www.swandolphin.com/dining or call (407) 934-1609.
