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WeLuvMickey
10-12-2001, 11:09 AM
We were going to dine at LeCellier our first night at WDW, howver, we've been reading mixed reviews about it in the Unofficial Guide books. Can someone tell me their experiences here and if it's worth it? Thanks! 26 days and counting.

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Guinness
10-12-2001, 12:03 PM
I bet you find lots of fans here. I had actually not considered it before coming to INTERCOT but now I'm excited to try it in only a week and a half.

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danpaine
10-12-2001, 12:32 PM
Expensive, but easily one of the best steaks I've ever had.

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ChipDale
10-12-2001, 12:35 PM
We love Le Cellier! Their steaks are excellent, but the thing I love the most is the cheese soup. http://www.intercot.com/boards/tasty.gif They serve wonderful pretzel breadsticks too. http://www.intercot.com/boards/tasty.gif Have a great time! http://www.intercot.com/boards/smile.gif

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HooksLeftHand
10-12-2001, 12:51 PM
Welcome to INTERCOT!

The restaurant is fantastic, assuming you're a meat-eater. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. IMHO, one of the best places to eat in WDW!


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Bouncy
10-12-2001, 01:46 PM
another vote FOR Le Cellier! We had a WONDERFUL meal there. But I DO agree, it's definitely for meat-eaters....

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eringal
10-12-2001, 02:29 PM
Another Le Cellier endorsement here.
I've gone for a late lunch and the prices
are cheaper. The steak burgers, steak
sandwich with tarragon aoli and prime rib
sandwich are all wonderful (and large).

Ditto on those wonderful breadsticks!

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Disneypro
10-12-2001, 03:38 PM
Welcome to INTERCOT http://www.intercot.com/boards/supergrin.gif

We love Le Cellier!! We go a least 4 times while at the world. Do try the chedder cheese soup http://www.intercot.com/boards/tasty.gif

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Figment!
10-12-2001, 05:48 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eringal:
I've gone for a late lunch and the prices
are cheaper. The steak burgers, steak
sandwich with tarragon aoli and prime rib
sandwich are all wonderful (and large).

Ditto on those wonderful breadsticks!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Wow!!! Me to and those are exactly the different orders my group had. Spooky. Anyways that was the first time I had eaten their and would defiantley plan on eating there when I go back. I definaltey also agree go for lunch the prices are cheaper.



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becky201
10-12-2001, 08:16 PM
YIPEE, it sounds so great.. I have a PS for a lunch in November.. I couldn't resist it for the sandwiches. I am getting excited
Becky

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Erin
10-12-2001, 09:00 PM
We love it!!
I don't think you will be let down.
Enjoy!

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Narcoossee'sFan
10-13-2001, 05:39 PM
My family has plans to eat there this Saturday. I will put a note here when I get back on how our visit went. I am really looking forward to it. http://www.intercot.com/boards/smile.gif My husband is a master with steaks and a grill, so I will have some pretty high expectations! http://www.intercot.com/boards/smile.gif

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frakers
10-15-2001, 09:03 AM
Sorry to be the damper, but we absolutely hated Le Cellier. I know it was probably an isolated bad experience but I must warn you. We had PS for 3 (me, wife, mom). My wife was sick so she stayed in the room. I warned mom not to tell the hostess becasue parties of 2 always seem to get hosed. Mom didn't listen and said 2. We ended up in the back of the restaurant, in a corner facing the kitchen and walls. I had a buffalo steak and it was the toughest piece of meat I have ever chewed (and chewed and chewed.....). I am not kidding or exaggerating when I say this, but we sat for 50 minutes after we were finished and did not see our waitress. It had been over an hour between her visits. We had hoped to see the Tapestry of Nations but she effectively blew that. We begged others to help us locate this elusive person. We asked for the manager. Still no waitress. When she showed up we advised her of our dissatifaction. She pretty much told us she had been busy. No appologies.
No one made any attempt to "make things better" and no one ever appologized. I was not looking for a free meal nor do I care that I didn't get one. But the treatment, or lack of, we received was AWFUL!
As I said, it may have been isolated and we have toyed with the idea of trying again, but this "adventure" was so bad I would have to think hard about it. It was, without any doubt, the worst dining experience I have ever had at WDW. Not to mention the tough steak. I will say that mom's salmon was pretty good, though. There. A compliment. The only one I'll give.

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Pd844
10-15-2001, 11:11 AM
I think I will also try it for lunch. I have heard that the cheese soup is really good.

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LarryBoy
10-15-2001, 02:21 PM
We loved it! The cheese soup is heavenly, and I loved the mushroom stuffed fillet. http://www.intercot.com/boards/tasty.gif

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HooksLeftHand
10-16-2001, 12:00 AM
When I went, last January, not only was our server very attentive, but the managers visited our table several times, and then remembered our names when we saw them again later outside the pavillion! It was GREAT hospitality, and one of my best experiences that whole trip!

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LarryBoy
10-17-2001, 10:46 AM
Oh yeah, we had great service as well. One of the best servers we've ever had at WDW.

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Spindrift
10-17-2001, 02:03 PM
We have been there a couple times and have had excellent service and very good meals. The last time the server spent a lot of time entertaining and amusing our 2 daughters. Granted it was not very busy, but he went above and beyond.

And as everyone else has commented the cheese soup is great.


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Horizon93
10-17-2001, 07:26 PM
We love it! Went there on a friends recommendation and have recommended it highly on these boards and to friends and family. Food, service, and atmosphere is great. Anyone else love the Raftsman beer? It is a fine brew.

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ladygabby
10-17-2001, 09:15 PM
Sorry, I hated it,too. But if you like meat and potatos, it's passable. There is just so much to choose from in the world showcase that is special that I don't plan to spend another predictable meal there. http://www.intercot.com/boards/dead.gif

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Narcoossee'sFan
10-22-2001, 12:42 AM
Ok...I'm back!

Dinner was delicious. We had the cheese soup and a special of the day..surf and turf. The steak was very tender and flavorful and the lobster was good (but not nearly as good as Narcoossee's). However, if you don't like pepper, you need to tell your server as they use a heavy amount. The service and atmosphere were great. I told my husband it looked like a place "Fraiser Crane" would have eaten at. We will definitely eat there again.

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macmonster
10-31-2001, 10:03 PM
It has become one of our favorites and we might have 2 steaks a year in our house.

We have not been there for lunch and not even sure they are open then. Any lunch reports?

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MNNHFLTX
11-01-2001, 01:11 PM
LeCellier is definitely one of our top three places to eat at WDW. The Cheddar Cheese soup and pretzel breadsticks (as mentioned earlier) are delicious. The steaks are also very good and the price reasonable, compared to steakhouses in our area. The second we went there I had a Maple-Crusted Salmon that I highly recommend (if you like fish). http://www.intercot.com/boards/tasty.gif

The servers were very personable and efficient and the atmosphere warm and comfortable. What more could you ask for? http://www.intercot.com/boards/ksmile.gif

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stevesoares
11-13-2001, 02:19 PM
This is one of my favorite Epcot restaurants, the other being Akershus in Norway. I've had just about everything on the lunch menu. If you like fish, I recommend the pan seared trout salad. Any of the sandwiches are great as well. The prime rib sandwich is particularly good. It's grilled like a steak instead of roasted as you might expect and served with a red onion jam.

wlodgefan
11-13-2001, 02:28 PM
Wow...these reviews are pretty good. I think I will try Le Cellier next time Iwill be in Disney. Any other recommendations on dinner items?