Welcome to planDisney, Sharon! I'm excited to see your question today because
Garden Grill Restaurant is my family's absolute favorite
character dining meal at the Walt Disney World Resort! We love the food, the location, and the character interactions! We always leave with happy smiles, full bellies, and lots of magical memories to hold us until our next visit!
Sharon, while I'm a fan of the chimichurri sauce on the grilled steak, my two teenage girls always request steak without it when we go, and while this is subject to Cast Member discretion, we have always been able to have their request honored! I would recommend you just ask your server when you are seated to either keep it off completely, or you can request some on the side if you have some members of your party who might want to give it a try! Because the meal is also family-style and all you can eat, you can even request some with and some without the sauce (this is what my family usually does!)
In addition to the steak, you'll enjoy a
bountiful feast of turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, grilled veggies, and green beans that my kids say will change your life! Don't forget to also save room for dessert - if you have kids with you, they might even be offered a special "worms and dirt" dessert to complement their meal at the end!
While you feast, keep an eye out for some playful friends! Characters are subject to change, but you will usually have visits from Farmer Mickey, Pluto, and Chip 'n' Dale during your meal. After you eat, let your food settle as you take a leisurely boat ride on
Living with the Land before heading back out into the parks for more fun!
Sharon, I hope this helps, and I hope you enjoy Garden Grill as much as we do! It's definitely a feast, so bring your appetite and tell Mickey I said hi!
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See you real soon,
Alison