I’ve been visiting Disney World for over 25 years, and after dining at dozens of restaurants across the property, Wine Bar George is a clear favorite. It’s located in the Landing area of Disney Springs , and I love that I don’t have to fuss with making a park reservation or buying a ticket to get into Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district. The restaurant is just off the lake that separates Disney Springs from Saratoga Springs Resort.
There are great views of the water and surrounding area from the beautiful second-floor dining rooms. Most people go to Wine Bar George for its extensive wine menu, which has over 160 varieties, all of which are available by the ounce, glass, or bottle. I love that my old favorites are always joined by some new varieties to try.
One big perk of dining at Wine Bar George is that the waitstaff is super knowledgeable about the wine list. In my experience, they’ll recommend a wine you’ll love in two tries or less. Whenever I’m on the fence about two or three different wines, I’m always delighted when the waiter picks the perfect one based on a few simple keywords I’ve said.
When I want an old favorite, I know I can count on a glass of Sabine rosé ($9), which the restaurant always has on hand. The restaurant also has a fantastic cocktail menu, featuring everything from a classic red sangria to frozen cocktails with Dole Whip. One of my go-to cocktails is the Wake Up Call ($15), which is a fresh take on an espresso martini .
It starts with espresso-infused Barsol Pisco that’s mixed with Caffe Borghetti espresso liqueur. It’s perfectly balanced with a strong coffee flavor that pairs great with brunch or as an after-dinner drink. Wine Bar George serves lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch and dinner on weekends.
I’m all for eating meals with Mickey Mouse on a Disney vacation. But it’s nice to return to Wine Bar George where the food is more elevated. Brunch at Wine Bar George can be a boozy affair for adults looking to spend a morning away from the theme parks.
It serves everything from brioche French toast ($17) to avocado toast topped with creamy burrata ($22). Although the brunch menu is fantastic, it’s not my favorite time to dine at the restaurant. Lunch is cheap , and it’s usually pretty easy to get a reservation.
There’s a host of small plates like macaroni-and-cheese bites ($13) and a hummus plate ($14), which are nice to share with friends and family. Lunch entrées are just as delightful, with options like steak frites topped with caramelized-onion aioli ($19) or a BLT smothered in rich four-cheese sauce ($14). The same small-plate menu from lunch is available at dinner, but the entrées are much larger, family-style plates like skirt steak with chimichurri and sides ($76) or whole grilled sea bass filleted table-side ($75).
Pro-tip: If you can’t manage to find a reservation on the Disney app, especially on weekends or busy holidays, Wine Bar George also offers some slots on OpenTable. Even though Wine Bar George doesn’t have an over-the-top magical theme like Cinderella’s Royal Table or fancy frills like Victoria and Albert’s, it’s constantly at the top of my list of Disney World restaurants. I make an effort to return to the Disney Springs spot every time I’m in Orlando.
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From: insider
URL: https://www.insider.com/best-restaurant-at-disney-world-for-adults-wine-bar-george-review-2022
