The Turf Club at SSR Question

[rsumrall]

I've looked on the info section here on Intercot and come up empty on The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Sarasota Springs Resort. I'm wondering if anyone has a review or a menu, or any other feedback about this place. Thanks!

[Figment!]

From Tidbits 7-10-06 (http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=77817&highlight=%22Turf+Club%22)
The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Saratoga Springs completed its rolling refurbishments July 2, 2006. The newly expanded location is the resort’s first Table Service location. The location had previously been a lounge style option since the resort opened. The “new” location will serve both Lunch and Dinner and operate from Noon – 9:00 pm daily. The brand new menu is described as “creative American cuisine”.

The restaurant has retained many of the previous “lounge” offerings in the form of appetizers on the new menu.

Some of the newly added entrees include Grilled Top Sirloin Steak, Penne Pasta with Shrimp, Spiced Salmon Salad, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Angus Chuck Cheeseburger and Classic Reuben Sandwich for Lunch and Grilled Top Sirloin Steak, Herb Roasted Half Chicken, Spiced Salmon Salad, Barbecued Spare Ribs, Penne Pasta with Shrimp, and Angus Chuck Cheeseburger for Dinner.

The prices for the new Table Service form of the restaurant range from $5 -$23 per item.

[Natazu]

Below is the menu when we were there in Oct, though we were told some new items were coming in Feb. The food was excellent and the service above average. The atmosphere is light and the restaurant is not too big. The manager (Kira, formerly of California Grill) is really on the ball. Once the menu expands a little, Turf Club will be one of the best 1TS at WDW.

Appetizers
Crab Cake Bites with Dipping Sauces garlic mayonnaise, sun-dried tomato salsa and a mango-passion fruit $10.49
Fried Calamari - with aioli and spicy marinara sauce $9.49
Caesar Salad - $5.49
Steamed Mussels - in a garlic white wine sauce with applewood smoked bacon $10.99
Buffalo Chicken Strips - with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks $7.49
Onion Rings with Dips $4.99

Entrees
Grilled Top Sirloin Steak - with Turf Club potatoes $19.99; add topping of crab meat and grain mustard sauce $22.99; add topping of Blue Cheese, portobello mushrooms and balsamic-port glaze $21.99
Herb-Roasted Half Chicken - with Turf Club Potatoes $15.99
Spiced Salmon Salad - on tossed arugala, vine-ripened tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, and aioli $16.99
Barbecued Spare Ribs - with french fries and apple-cinnamon barbeque sauce $17.99
Penne Pasta with Shrimp - artichokes, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and garlic $18.99; with grilled chicken $17.99; as a Vegetarian entree $16.49
Angus Chuck Cheeseburger - topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and fries $11.49

Sides
Seasonal vegetables $2.79
French Fries $2.79
Turf Club Potatoes $3.49

Desserts
Individual Apple Pie - served warm with vanilla bean ice cream $5.49
Chocolate Lava Cake - with raspberry sauce and vanilla bean ice