The counter service location, Liberty Inn at Epcot in the American Pavilion, has added a steak option since my last visit. I’m sure it’s because of the busy holiday/seasonal traffic and Disney trying to offer more options closer to those found in sit-down restaurants as an alternative when they are sold out of reservations. Sometimes you can only eat so many burgers and/or chicken nuggets so additional options are welcome.
The steak wasn’t on the menu board, but rather on a sign at the register. Here’s the description:
6 oz New York Strip Steak – with red wine butter, roasted potatoes, and steamed broccoli $10.69
Now, a 1/3lb Angus burger with bacon is $9.39 and the “Smokehouse Burger” (with pulled pork and an onion ring on a 1/3lb burger) is $9.99, so the steak fits in well price-wise. But how was it?
Surprisingly, it was really tasty. The red wine butter was superb and really made the steak. The steak itself was cooked medium-well (which I prefer) though people who like a bloody steak will be disappointed. It took a little longer for us to get our meal; the person behind us got their order before we did; but, not an exceptional amount of wait.
The potato wedges look pretty sad in the photo, but were soft and tasty. I hate broccoli so I didn’t eat it and can’t comment. The steak wasn’t tough and had very little fat or gristle and I was able to cut it with the plastic utensils available. (Though real silverware would certainly have been preferred.)
I ate every bite and could have eaten more, especially because of that butter. 6oz is a good size, but if you have a large appetite, it might not be enough, especially given the fact you do a lot of walking at the park. Still, I felt it was good value for the money and I enjoyed it much more then I would have expected. I would get it again.