My family recently took our first Disney cruise--a 3-night cruise on the Disney Dream. We consider ourselves Disney foodies! Not only do we love a Dole Whip whenever we can find one, we've
also dined at Victoria and Albert’s (at Grand Floridian) more than once, enjoyed Lunch with an
Imagineer in Hollywood Studios and have mourned the passing of our favorite
Bistro de Paris (France pavilion in Epcot). We like to try new things and love inventive foods. And for
the most part, we are always pleased by what Disney has to offer.
It is no understatement for me to say that the meal I
had at Remy, aboard the Disney Dream, is quite possibly the best meal I have
ever had. Ever. In the movie, Ratatouille, Anton Ego remarks in his review of
Gusteau's that "to say that the meal and its maker have challenged my
preconceptions about fine cooking is a gross understatement." I have to
concur with this foodie. You will not be disappointed.
Remy, the restaurant, is themed beautifully to the
movie Ratatouille and serves food with a French flair. If you have not watched the movie and you are a food lover,
you must stop what you are doing this minute and watch. If you find yourself on
a Disney cruise, you can always pull it up on demand before your reservation.
It is amazing the attention to detail in this restaurant. Everything from floor
to ceiling is like you would see it in Ratatouille. And Little Chef is there
too. Your server can help you spot him if you wish. But don't be deterred by
the theming. It is as elegant as any restaurant we've been to in Paris. We were
seated in the Gusteau Room. It was very intimate with a gorgeous view of the
sea. We had the privilege of watching a storm roll in and may have made a few
bad jokes about how our meal tasted "lightening-y."
Ratatouille! |
I will not go through the entire menu, but I will
offer up this bit of advice. We let our server know that we considered him and
our chef the experts of the evening, and we were entirely at their mercy. We did
not order from the menu, but let them choose for us what we would be served. I
had never before had the experience of a server telling me that he was proud to
be serving me that evening.
And our server, Juan, was amazing. He walked
us through the water menu (yes, I said water menu), brought over the sommelier
who helped us make the perfect selection for a bottle of wine that paired with
every course, was only as attentive as we needed him to be, determined our food
preferences and dietary restrictions, and brought us stunning course after
course. Our cheese master, BB, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the cheese
course too, letting us know which ones would be for the more adventurous palate.
I never once had to worry about my food sensitivities;
once they were mentioned, I was all set. From the start, they brought me gluten
free bread that actually tasted and felt like baguette. And they brought me
ghee instead of butter. The entire meal was that way. Before I even had the
chance to ask, Juan would tell me about the special changes to my meal that
made them gluten and dairy free. I felt like a princess! And everything was
delicious. More than delicious. It was delectable.
These beautiful cannels were our parting gift! |
From the moment we arrived to the last bite of the
evening (and the sweets they sent home with us!) we were delighted. The
experience of dining at Remy is one I will not soon forget. For my money, it's
worth every dime. If you are hesitant about taking the time out of your cruise
or finding the money in your budget, I would encourage you to do it. I am still
dreaming of the loveliness of that evening.
Until next time, may all your days be filled with
fairy dust!
Chocolate parfait |
Colette Cocktail |
Tomato bisque bite--the bisque is in that bite! |
Beef tenderloin with caramelized shallots |
Amy Harrison is a Disney loving mom of three with a passion for all manner of DIY projects and a constant craving for Dole Whips. You can contact Amy at amy@wishdrawals.com to book your next Disney vacation!
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