A week ago Sunday, we had dinner at Le Cellier. Our reservation was for 5:40, we checked in at 5:35 and were asked if we were on the DDP. In all of our trips over the years, this is the first time we have been asked at the podium if we were on a dining package. 
The question was not repeated during the rest of our vacation.
We were seated sometime after 6:05. For appetizers we ordered shrimp cocktail with wasabi cole slaw, the tomatoe stack and the cheese soup. Our son loves shrimp cocktail and pretty much inhaled the 5 or 6 small shrimp. He didn't care for the cole slaw. I had a taste and my husband finished the small portion which was served in a martininglass if memory serves. If you're afraid of wasabi, never fear as there is so little in it that there is no kick at all. Just enough to give it a refreshing twist. My husband had the tomatoe stack which he loved. I had the cheese soup because I was so chilled. It was nice and warm this night. The server was also great about bringing me hot tea and refreshing the hot water.
Our entrees were the beef tenderloin, salmon and prime rib. My husband graded the tenderloin as good and he enjoyed it. Our son loved the salmon. I requested mashed potatoes instead of whatever it was being served with (spoonbread I think) because it is easier for me to judge carbs in mashed potatoes. I had the prime rib and was disappointed. It was very fatty and had a smoky taste which was probably in the demi glace. One reason I sometimes order prime rib at steak places is because I dislike any smoky or charred flavor.
Desserts were the seasonal sorbet for our son which he loved, Whiskey cake for me which was good and "seasonal dessert" for my DH according to the receipt. Sorry can't remember what it was.
My husband enjoyed a chocolate raspberry shake at the beginning of the meal and we split a bottle of pinot noir using our DDE discount. A grauity was automatically applied to that bill.
Our server was Jennifer and she did a fine job. Including the wait, we spent almost exactly 2 hours at Le Cellier which seems a bit long to me for a meal in the parks. If as others have said, a half hour wait is common at Le Cellier these days, I personally think some revision to the staffing or bookings should be done.
The question was not repeated during the rest of our vacation.We were seated sometime after 6:05. For appetizers we ordered shrimp cocktail with wasabi cole slaw, the tomatoe stack and the cheese soup. Our son loves shrimp cocktail and pretty much inhaled the 5 or 6 small shrimp. He didn't care for the cole slaw. I had a taste and my husband finished the small portion which was served in a martininglass if memory serves. If you're afraid of wasabi, never fear as there is so little in it that there is no kick at all. Just enough to give it a refreshing twist. My husband had the tomatoe stack which he loved. I had the cheese soup because I was so chilled. It was nice and warm this night. The server was also great about bringing me hot tea and refreshing the hot water.
Our entrees were the beef tenderloin, salmon and prime rib. My husband graded the tenderloin as good and he enjoyed it. Our son loved the salmon. I requested mashed potatoes instead of whatever it was being served with (spoonbread I think) because it is easier for me to judge carbs in mashed potatoes. I had the prime rib and was disappointed. It was very fatty and had a smoky taste which was probably in the demi glace. One reason I sometimes order prime rib at steak places is because I dislike any smoky or charred flavor.
Desserts were the seasonal sorbet for our son which he loved, Whiskey cake for me which was good and "seasonal dessert" for my DH according to the receipt. Sorry can't remember what it was.
My husband enjoyed a chocolate raspberry shake at the beginning of the meal and we split a bottle of pinot noir using our DDE discount. A grauity was automatically applied to that bill.
Our server was Jennifer and she did a fine job. Including the wait, we spent almost exactly 2 hours at Le Cellier which seems a bit long to me for a meal in the parks. If as others have said, a half hour wait is common at Le Cellier these days, I personally think some revision to the staffing or bookings should be done.
