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The Hollywood Brown Derby

Hollywood Blvd, Disney's Hollywood Studios,Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • (407) 939-2267
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  • Art T.

    We had heard bad reviews of this place from years back, and as such, it took us a while before we got around to trying it. I was very impressed with the meal last year, and then when we came back this time, it was even better. I'm glad to see the quality has improved! (Though some other reviews do not share my recent positive experiences, it would seem). The waiter was genial and professional, though I did feel that he paid another table a bit more attention than ours. Granted, we were only two diners versus four, so there is some element of size mattering there, I guess. Also, we were rather shoddily dressed, though that was fairly standard of a lot of the guests. Still, he brought our food in a timely manner, and our water glasses were never empty. The food was fantastic. My wife got the oyster and brie soup and I had the napoleon with mushrooms and bleu cheese. Both were served hot and both were of amazing quality and flavor. Entrees were the roasted lamb (perfectly cooked, expertly seasoned) and the duck two-ways (also cooked exactly as ordered; extremely succulent and flavorful). Barely had room for dessert, but had to have the grapefruit cake, which was, as always, delightfully different and delectably delicious! Sorry for the alliteration. But, it fits. Great meal, fun atmosphere, wonderful service. This might have to be a must-do dining experience going forward!

    (5)

  • Dorothy C.

    My ALL-TIME FAVORITE DISNEY RESTAURANT!!! This restaurant is the reason why Hollywood Studios is my favorite park, and I am REALLY not exaggerating. I've been to California Grill (Contemporary Resort), Jiko (Animal Kingdom Lounge), Cinderella's Castle (Magic Kingdom), Coral Reef (EPCOT), Chefs de France (EPCOT), Le Cellier Steakhouse (EPCOT)--so basically all the top rated dining, and this is still my favorite. Sure, to the younger members, it may not have the "ambiance" that the California Grill has with the fireworks, but this is a classy (or as class as Disney can get) place for adults and younger ones who appreciate Hollywood glamour and nostalgia. I've been to this restaurant since I was a little kid to now when I'm in my 20s. For parties with small children, be sure to eat there for an early lunch (I'd say whenever it opens. Check the hours). The staff will pick one lucky kid to cut the ribbon to enter the restaurant. I think they do another one at 4:30 right before it's open for dinner. Anyway, it's just a really special experience, and they take pictures and document it in a beautiful Brown Derby brochure for you. Also for kids: the Shirley Temples (or Mickey Mouse) somehow taste better here. For families on a budget: again, this restaurant is not an experience you want to miss, so eat here for lunch at least. The Cobb Salad is classic, but I must say anytime they have a gazpacho or corn chowder it is perfection. They also have a wide array of cocktails. There's special ones that light up too. For the adults: If you're a classic movie geek like me, you really have to eat here and try to identify the movie stars. I think it really sets you back in time, and not in a cheesy way. The staff is dressed in classy uniforms and it is really Old Hollywood. And now that the Brown Derby doesn't exist in California anymore, it's all the more reason to eat here. You cannot miss the Grapefruit cake either!!! The sauce is what makes this cake and you can't find it anywhere else. If you're dining at night, be sure to ask your server for the Phantasmic! show special pass. That way you not only get an amazing dinner, but also get to cut the line.

    (5)

  • Dumont R.

    First off we got seated in the vip room, which with all the hoards of screaming kids in the main room, was a nice break. And while on that topic. . If you have young kids that clearly do not know how to behave, why bring them to this restaurant? Anyhow. .. our waiter was awesome first and foremost. The salted butter was a nice touch to start off the meal, and the cobb was also very nice. I do unfortunately have two complaints, while still very tasty. . my filet, which I ordered med rare, was very much medium well. Which at $45 is not ok. Secondly, one of the desserts on the trio plate was not what we ordered but by then I was too full to point it out. This place is pricey, but you're in disney so what do you expect? I still gave it a good score because the ambiance and service was great. And while not stellar, the food was still pretty good.

    (4)

  • Jim L.

    The J/J Burger Tour roars into Disney for the very first time and nails one of the all time great burgers! After a day of kicking maximum ass on such cool deals as the Aerosmith Rockin' Roller Coaster, Hollywood Tower of Terror, and Indian Jones stunt show, ya gotta have a big appetite, no? We sat right down in this beauty of a restaurant and I saw..........cue the heavenly music........the burger. The Grilled Waygu Beef Burger. My goodness, what an amazing piece of work. Look at that thing! 10 oz. of prime beef, pastrami, gruyere cheese, heirloom tomato, avacado, sunny side egg, cognac mustard aioili, and served on a toasted brioche bun. READ THAT AGAIN! Lawd have mercy..............one of the top five burgers ever. What else am I supposed to say. Every once in a while, you find that burger that walks the line between food and religious experience. It costs $22.95. Worth every delicious penny. I would have eaten pennies if they put them on this burger. I don't even remember what else they have on the menu here................ J/J Burger Tour says; best burger in all of Disney.

    (5)

  • Autumn P.

    My family had a great time here. The staff was so sweet. Every day they choose a family for the opening ceremony to cut a ribbon to the dinning room. The food was great! It's worth the wait to eat here.

    (5)

  • Mitch K.

    Loved it. Great service, we were seated at a round booth that gave us a full view of the restaurant, delicious appetizers, my lamb was awesome, etc. I hadn't been here in something like 20 years and after the wonderful dinner we had I know it won't be another 20 before we're back. Make sure to book the Fantasmic dinner package if you want to see the show as it gives you special access to center seating. Not even the people using FastPass get seats as good as that!

    (5)

  • Pat J.

    We usually quite happy just splitting a couple of beef sliders at the Brown Derby Lounge. Thought we'd go uptown and eat in the Brown Derby proper so we could get the full sized Wagyu Burger. Must admit it was a nice, quiet air conditioned respite from the theme park. But the burger was a let down. The menu didn't mention the lettuce or red onions or we would have gotten them on the side. It's a real pet peeve when menus don't explain exactly what the meal contains. And even with a fried egg the medium-rare burger was pretty dry. No ooze factor at all. The avocado was not actual avocado slices but just a schmear of avocado spread. It came with a side of 4 steak fries. Wow, we're accustomed to Disney prices but were shocked that a $22 burger only gets you 4 fries. Think we'll just stick to the sliders from now on.

    (3)

  • Nick M.

    The service is poor and the portion size is very small. I ordered the grouper with half a lobster tail. Grouper was maybe 1.5"X1.5". And that would be generous. Half lobster was three bites maybe. My special needs daughter wanted plain noodles with soy sauce. Chef would only put it on the side. The price $30.00 for a plain small dish of noodles with soy sauce on the side. After I complained they changed the price to kids pasta which is what it should have been. We also had 7pm reservations and did not get seated until 7:40 and meal did not come out until 8:40. Waitress was awful. Will not be going back and we are regular disney vacationers.

    (1)

  • Jared B.

    Service was stellar, but food was below par for a Disney signature restaurant. I ordered the summer style pork tenderloin with a peach salsa. The pork was ho hum and the portion and playing left more to be desired, but the small dollop of peach salsa was the breadwinner for this meal. For $40 a plate, I would expect more.

    (3)

  • Eunhye K.

    Romantic but their pork was overcooked, looks black. I had noodle bowl and my husband had grilled fillet. Noodle bowl was like noodle in tomato soup. I wont come here again.

    (2)

  • Jose P.

    A 50 minute wait ON A RESERVATION. What's the point then? Serious issues with their staff!

    (1)

  • Tess A.

    WOW! We loved this place. The ambiance was spectacular. We didn't even expect it to be that great but it was so amazing. Our service was top notch. Our server explained all the history behind the original restaurant and it made it so fun to be there. Our food was excellent. Definitely start with the Cobb salad - appetizer perfect to share between 4 people. The rest of our meal was spectacular. Definitely recommend!

    (5)

  • Jim K.

    My first time here and it was for lunch. I ordered the Wagyu Burger and I must admit that it was the BEST burger I have ever had! Absolutely delicious in everyday. The bun was fresh Nd nicely toasted and the combination of Wagyu beef with a slice of pastrami, topped with a fried egg was off the hook!

    (5)

  • Jacob H.

    I had never eaten here before October, 2013, but heard good things about it, and wanted to take advantage of the Fantasmic! dinner package -- this got us VIP seating for the fireworks show as long as we ordered a one-person appetizer or salad, entrée, and dessert for each adult. It turned out to not be too much food, and at a fixed cost was reasonable. I recommend it. Definitely be sure to get reservations in any case! My companion ordered the Crispy Phyllo Napoleon (Bleu Affinee, wild mushroom duxelles, grilled Portabello, golden chanterelles, and a fig reduction) as her appetizer, and I got the one-person Cobb Salad (finely chopped greens, turkey breast, bacon, egg, tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, avocado, chives, and Cobb dressing). Both were tasty. I really enjoyed the salad, and thought it was a great start to the meal. I ordered a Filet of Beef (the exact sides I don't recall, and the online menu I'm consulting varies against my memories), while my companion had the Duck Two Ways. I thoroughly enjoyed the Filet, but the sort-of corn meal baked item on which the duck was resting was a bit too salty for my companion. For dessert, my companion tried the Chocolate Three Ways, which was tasty, but not outstanding. I ordered the Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower (on a cocoa almond cookie and Bananas "Foster"), and it was delicious. We both agreed that my dessert was far superior in terms of variety of texture, amount of sweetness, and overall enjoyment. I was recommending it over the chocolate one to strangers. I would definitely return to this place. I only ranked it 4 out of 5 stars because some of the food items were a bit under expectations, and the environment a bit loud, but the service was first-rate.

    (4)

  • Zombie C.

    I used to really enjoy coming here, not that we could afford to come more than once per trip, yet this last trip the total experience was lacking. First the server seemed annoyed that I have a food allergy that was noted on the reservation, and looked further annoyed that I ordered just water to drink. The food was good, I had Charred-glazed Filet of Beef, but it just didn't seem great, and on top of that the portions were small. I think based on my past experiences the Brown Derby should have been great, and for the price I am left wondering 'just what am I paying for'. I asked if there was a sugar-free (or 'no sugar added' as Disney calls it) dessert option, and the server said no with a chuckle; it was hard not to take that as a rude gesture. The night we ate here we had to wait to be seated even with a reservation and once we were led to our table it was hard to understand why as the restaurant was never more than half full.

    (3)

  • Kristel B.

    I decided to check out the Hollywood Brown Derby lounge since I saw it featured on disneyfoodblog.com . I wanted to try the sliders while the bf got some shrimp. My two sliders were filling but when we got my boyfriends plate...it was SO tiny. He basically got 4 fancy shrimps with cocktail sauce for $14.00. I felt bad for choosing the location bc I really was craving those sliders. My bf wanted to order something different, otherwise he would've gotten the sliders. I wished we just went to the food area in sunset boulevard. But at that point it was too late. He just asked "for dinner, can we eat something really good?" hahaha. I let him have half of each of my sliders so he was okay for the rest time @ the park. We figured we can snack in between meals anyway.

    (2)

  • Mike S.

    Mediocre fare but it comes with fantasmic show tix. Paying 260 for dinner and getting fillet and a Cobb salad should make me saw wow... This made me ask where is the magic???? Skip the meal order show tix and eat outside. Not worth the price.

    (3)

  • Lesley A.

    Disclaimer: I worked at WDW a long time ago and The Brown Derby was one of my favorites. I always loved their Cobb salad and looked so forward to reliving a food memory. Pros: Great food Good wine list Great location - especially right before the light show They replaced my sad salad for an awesome replacement - and quickly! Cons: - My old favorite Cobb Salad was TERRIBLE - it was shredded almost to the point of being a juiced green smoothie. It was so shredded that it was like trying to eat liquified lettuce. So sad! - SLOW service! Really, I don't need to waste two hours on a meal - there is way too much fun in the park that I'd rather be having. We waited a LONG time to get our check and get out of there. So not worth using two points of your meal plan - stay away from the Cobb Salad. Hint: The restaurant was booked up, but I heard a family ordering food to go. It was genius. They got plenty of food for their family in record pace and didn't have to deal with slow service or no reservations.

    (2)

  • Vena F.

    so glad we got to finally try THBD. we have tried for a few years and never can get reservations. this time, we put our name on the wait list for the lounge/patio area and after a 20 minute wait, we were seated! we ordered the cobb salad and the wagyu beef sliders(opted out of the duck confit). YUM YUM YUM! the salad was wonderful(with exception to being chopped finer than i prefer), the flavor was fantastic! the best sliders i have ever had...wagyu beef with gouda cheese ..NOM NOM NOM!! the buns were perfect as well. we also ordered the "Red Carpet"(bloody mary) which was nothing special. service was exceptional and prompt.

    (4)

  • JR D.

    Not sure how to go about the review. Menu is fairly good even if the chicken dish should not be on the menu - definitely not worth a signature dish at Disney. Service was fast, but did not like the attitude of the waiters. They don't talk to customers !

    (3)

  • Debbie T.

    My daughter and I just spent a week at Disneyworld and we had one sit down meal a day. This restaurant was our favorite! It's a large restaurant, but it isn't nearly as loud as the other Disney sit down restaurants. The hostess was very friendly and our waiter was even friendlier. We paid for the 3 course meal which included priority seating for Fantasmic that evening...well worth it!!! For appetizers, I had the famous Cobb salad ( 4 stars), and my daughter had the blue crab spring rolls ( 5 stars). For entrees, my daughter had the lamb chops and corn pudding ( 5 stars), and I had the fillet of beef with mashed potatoes and veggies ( 4 1/2 stars). For dessert, we each had 3 mini dessert cups...most were good. They included an interesting cake--grapefruit cake! Believe it or not, it was really good! We highly recommend The Brown Derby...it's in the Hollywood Studios park. Enjoy!!!

    (5)

  • David D.

    Discovered the new martini flights on a recent trip AND they've added a patio/bar dining area that doesn't require reservations or going to the main entrance stand. Grapefruit cake is always delicious!

    (4)

  • Joyce C.

    My husband and I went to the Brown Derby for our final night of vacation and service was OVER THE TOP excellent. Our server, Donna, noticed our anniversary buttons and we were greeted with complimentary glasses of champagne. Due to an allergy, I am limited to what I can order in a restaurant and they made sure I had exactly what I wanted and more, perfectly prepared. Donna's assistant, Sarah, a college intern, made sure our waters were always filled and that we didn't need anything, and always with a smile. Donna provided us with the history of the Hollywood Brown Derby, and receipes for some of it's most sought after dishes (including their Cobb salad and dressing). We topped off the evening with a bit of Louis XIII and the presentation of the drinks was incredible. We were brought special napkins, and the bottle and snifters were brought to the table. The bottle rested with us as we drank. We felt like we had been invited into someone's gracious home. This restaurant made our evening magical. Thank you Donna! You are the best!

    (5)

  • Rachel H.

    I made reservations for the Fantasmic dinner package, and I was so happy I did!! You get tickets to the center seats of Fantasmic, and for $56.99, each person gets 1 appetizer, 1 entree, and 1 dessert. My waitress first brought out bread with butter. The bread was perfectly crusty on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. The butter was amazing, too! It had lime and red sea salt on top. For my appetizer, I chose the "famous" Cobb salad. When it came out, it looked really small, but that's because the lettuce was chopped so finely. My waitress, Angela, even asked me if I wanted everything in my salad. I don't care for tomatoes, so I opted to leave those out. The salad was good and the perfect portion for the appetizer. For my entree, I chose the char grilled filet, which came with wild mushroom truffle mashed potatoes and haricot verts. The steak was cooked perfectly!! And the sides were really tasty, as well. For my dessert, I went for the warm fruit cobbler with creme fraiche and orange blossom honey. While the dessert was good, it was sort of plain. The service was great! Angela brought me a refill of my soda before I even asked her. She was top notch! The atmosphere is very pleasant, too. It was a nice oasis from the theme park.

    (5)

  • Evelyn G.

    Very nice spot for a late lunch/dinner. My family had the Cobb Salad (very good), the Noodles and tofu (a nice new addition and also very good) my kids had the Chicken and Broccoli option (so glad to see real food versus fried options) Reasonable priced drink options (I had the mojito) and prompt refills on soda drinks. Staff was very nice and attentative. A great experience.

    (4)

  • Hope L.

    OMG the food here was GREAT and the service was stellar! The cobb salad was simply delicious. Bread magnificent. Martini flight....one word FREAKIN AWESOME ok two words LOL The ambiance of this place is pretty cool. Pictures a plenty hanging on the wall. My friend ordered the American Bison and loved it but me...yeah not my kinda flavor. It had that wild, raw taste. Too each it's own but not cool for my taste buds. The presentation was very well done and the potatoes were good. I tried the Strawberry Cheesecake. It was very Strawberry' lol it was ok Overall I enjoyed my experience at this place. It was like stepping into a movie scene. I am looking forward to going back next time I am there.

    (5)

  • Rebecca C.

    This meal was fabulous!! I highly recommend this as your fancy meal out at Disney. Our visit was awhile ago so I can't recall all the items we ordered, but I do remember the feelings we had about this place and the fun times we had as a group. The food did not at all disappoint. Some sausage coated shrimp appetizer was phenomenal (and yes, you can get it sans the sausage!), the SANGRIA was perferction, some sort of watermelon salad I can recall being amazing, and whatever fish meal I ordered was delicious. Overall, I remember the bill being large but worth every penny our wonderful friends treated us too as it was a 30th birthday dinner. I also remember the staff member being chatty and nice, making recommendations and being helpful wherever needed. The inside is nice and people were dressed in all sorts of attire: fancy to casual. But go fancy, why not splurge and dress-up for a nice meal out? This is the place you can do so if you choose, or not. The place is meant to look like an old-fashioned Hollywood restaurant that all the celebrities used to go to and is covered in signed caricatures of celebrities. I loved it and would love to go again if given the opportunity!

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Best meal I have had at a Disney property. I had pork tenderloin; my wife had duck. Both were very good.

    (4)

  • Annia A.

    I loved having dinner at the Brown Derby! Just because you are at a theme park does not mean you cannot have a delicious adult dinner. After a day filled with chicken fingers and hamburgers, it was refreshing to be able to order a delicious duck and a chopped Cobb salad. Dessert was also great, and comes in miniature form. This way you are able to taste 3 different kinds for a set price.

    (5)

  • Jon C.

    The free bread here is delicious. So when they try to tell you it's a 20 minute wait, well take a look inside and see if you buy their assessment. Our "20 minute" wait turned out to be a 5 minute wait. I don't understand why restaurants do this kind of stuff. But other than that, my gosh come here for the salad! Cobb salad, allegedly was born from the Brown Derby in California. Whatever they do with this salad is really great. But what do I like even more than the Cobb salad, well that would be the Bibb salad. The butter lettuce they give you is awesome. The dressing is perfect with the bitter lettuce that changes the taste. And the fresh parmesan they peel on top is perfect. The grapefruit cake presents well with this crisp candied grapefruit sticking out of it. It taste good, but I mean I think it shows better than taste. Overall, the water kept on coming which is good for a hot day. And did I mention the free bread, it's heated and delicious too.

    (4)

  • TJ M.

    We were lucky to find a table outside and were offered the full menu and a Tapas menu. We ordered the Cobb salad, Shrimp and Grits, kids fish sticks and grapefruit cake. Everything was very delicious. The only flaw was that the service was very slow .... And that everything was overpriced but that is typical for Disney.

    (4)

  • Shauna S.

    The final meal at the Disney Parks and we chose this place -- yes, it's supposed to mimic a classier dining atmosphere and it's pricey (but what at Disney isn't pricey?). I remember coming here as a kid with my parents so I wanted to do it again. The wine list was kind of ridiculous since the majority of the cabs were the ones I drink all of the time back in California but whatever. The meals though... my BF had the "Spit-roasted American Bison with Sautéed Beets tossed in an Herb-Shallot Vinaigrette, Forest Mushroom, White Truffle Croquette, and a Cocoa Espresso Barbecue Sauce" which he says was tasty. I had a bite and I thought the BBQ sauce was unique and really good. I had the Cioppino which doesn't really look like a cioppino but was tasty. A small serving that was light -- a few shrimps, mussels, and I think tilapia over orzo. Very tasty and just the right amount to leave room for dessert. Banana-White Chocolate Toffee Tower on Cocoa-Almond Cookie and Bananas "Foster" -- delicious if you like bananas. The crust cradles the bananas and the banana white chocolate and it's just wonderful. Save room and don't forget the black forest cappucino either!

    (4)

  • Lalaine G.

    A classy old school joint that exudes classic talent! (I'm referring to the characters on the walls). Add it to your list for a slightly fancier meal. Great wine pairings with quality food. The staff is great but beware, they will shut you down if you try and walk-in without a reservation on a booked night!

    (5)

  • Joanna M.

    Came here last night for dinner with my boyfriend while we visited Hollywood Studios. Like all themed eateries at Disney, Hollywood Brown Derby is modeled after the restaurant in Hollywood with caricatures of many famous celebrities who have eaten there. Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas even signed in having dined here back in 2009. Boyfriend and I had 7:35 reservations and ran over after seeing Fantasmic. We read the menu over while we waited for our table and had high expectations for the seemingly yummy food we were about to select. Apps in the 9-13 range, Entrees in the 28-50 range but their beer and cocktail selection seemed more than decently priced or coming from NYC/DC/Miami, we thought so at least. Bf and I placed our order in one shot since we decided what we wanted as we waited and were VERY hungry. Drinks, App, Entrees, Dessert. BOOM! Out came our appetizer: Crab Rolls with Miso dipping sauce. 3 rolls...not bad but the "miso sauce" left alot to be desired (more like some coral colored mayonnaise thing going on) and the stone crab claw was a nice touch- We love stone crab and kind of hard to mess up as long as its fresh. BEFORE OUR DRINK ORDER CAME! No wine, no beer, not even waters! As someone who's had experience as a server, this is one of my biggest pet peeves not to mention we nearly inhaled our app with nothing to drink BOO HOO! Foodrunner brings over entrees with our server behind him, drinks in tow, apologizing that drinks did not come over sooner. Okay but its around 8pm and not like it's peak dinner times and the restaurant is starting to clear out. Hmph I thought Disney was known for it's customer service but again it's Disney and I don't want to be in a bad mood. Entrees: Boyfriend had the Bison entree which I tasted and thought the chipotle/bbq sauce was different. I had the Duck three ways-confit, breast and shredded over polenta and cherry glaze and thought it was ok but I've had better duck confit and cherry glazed elsewhere. Server clears my boyfriend's plate while I am still eating, which is another pet peeve of mine because CLEARLY I am still eating and not I am the only one at the table who looks like a fatty but now it's awkward and now I feel rushed grrr. Fine you win server man, Come back and I won't finish so you can take my plate because it's not like I found the dish good enough to lick clean anyway. Server: "would you like dessert?" Us: "we ordered dessert when we originally placed our order" Server: "Oh right...?" Us: "Cobbler, please" Easier to forgive if it wasn't for the fact ther server had WRITTEN DOWN OUR ORDER! He even recommended the cobbler as we were torn between another dessert option. Dessert arrives with check. Oh great, it's late/restaurant closing time I take it?! Good thing your cobbler is pretty tasty but too bad you took the check before we finished dessert and left us with a stronger desire to leave. I haven't been to the real restaurant located in Hollywood but hope the food and servers are better there....

    (3)

  • Laurel W.

    Outstanding for food allergic guests- The chef, Rafa, was very friendly and helpful. He came out to discuss options with me and made an incredible meal- Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and had great flavor. Not easy to do for someone with multiple food allergies! (Gluten, corn, tree nuts, shellfish, citrus, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplant.) Our server was very friendly, personable, and never made us feel rushed. She even helped us get to the Fantasmic performance on time despite our late dinner- I cannot wait to return to the Brown Derby on my next visit to Disney!

    (5)

  • Maggie G.

    This place is a neat place to try if you're in the Hollywood Studios area. The food tries to be fancy, though it doesn't quite hit the superb mark. The atmosphere tries to be fancy, though it more borders on cool because of all the signatures they have from famous people. They are a bit pricey, which wouldn't be so bad if the food were a bit tastier. I went here with my husband and he said the portions were a little too small, especially for the price. The best part about this place is that you can purchase a Fantasmic package that guarantees you priority seating at the Fantasmic show. Just be careful to make sure you get the Fantasmic package when you make your reservation. I think the only Fantasmic showing you can get is an earlier showing, around 5pm or so. I'm giving this place 4 stars because you can get the Fantasmic package and because it's one of the better restaurants at Hollywood studios.

    (4)

  • Nydia M.

    Definitely make reservations as the Brown Derby gets really busy. The service and food here are fantastic, but I'm not sure it's $35 a plate fantastic.

    (4)

  • James G.

    Incredibly overpriced for slow service. We had. To ask for our waiter twice to get a water refill.

    (1)

  • Steve D.

    Per review, this restaurant only got 3.5 stars, it really deserves 4. Service is decent, can be better, but decent. Food on the other hand is very good, had the grouper, perfectly seasoned, tender and crusty on the outside.... It is Californian food, so the fact it's not in CA, and it's good, deserves good review. Wedge salad was also great.... So I don't quite understand where the bad review come from. Example, prime time cafe in Hollywood studios, that's over rated, food below average, but has 4 stars? Seriously....

    (4)

  • Kate B.

    We got lucky and were able to snag a reservation the very day we were going to the park! The Hollywood Brown Derby is known for originating two items. the Cobb salad, and the grapefruit cake. The real Cobb salad is finely diced hard boiled eggs, turkey, lettuce,vegetables, and blue cheese, all tossed together in a vinegar-based dressing. The grapefruit cake is a frosted yellow cake with a tart citrus frosting. Both are worth trying here, if only for the experience! Classy, the Brown derby has good food,and our waiter, Remy, made my day by celebrating my birthday with a chocolate mousse dessert and two flutes of Champagne!

    (4)

  • Tia L.

    I like this restaurant at Disney holly wood studios quite a bit. I have been twice now and I think i prefer lunch hour versus dinner there. I love the Chef salad and the presentation, it is definitely a great salad to share if you want a light lunch and then to finish it off with a grapefruit cake which is very good! My husband and I went for dinner once and I had the duck three ways which was good but not my favorite. The banana chocolate dessert there is another fabulous choice though!

    (4)

  • Tracie H.

    Nice break from a busy day in the park. The atmosphere is nice old Hollywood and a perfect fit in the park. Menu somewhat limited but the quality is high. I have had the Cobb salad in the past and it lives up to all of the hype. This time I had the pan seared coriander crusted grouper and it was delicious as well. Service was good as well. Really want to try the tapas at the Lounge some time. Very exciting flights that I would love to try.

    (4)

  • Andre S.

    Wanted to love this place but it disappointed us. I was really excited to eat here, love the recreation of the Hollywood classic....decor, menu etc. The Cobb salad, was great.....and we ordered based on our Disney Deluxe dining plan so we had the Cobb as an appetizer and ordered entrees to allow a variety of tastes. The Cobb was GREAT, as was the Bisque. But entrees were a disappointment. They took about 45 minutes to come out, and the duck was undercooked, noodles were blah and the steak was delish but also cooked less than we we requested. Desserts were just okay, I was underwhelmed by the Grapefruit Cake which others have loved so much. The wine list is delightful....and I really hope this place was just having a bad day because it is a great concept and looks like it should offer a must-do option next time we come, I hope!!

    (3)

  • Jerry Y.

    I highly recommend getting a reservation for Brown Derby because this place is normally pretty busy. This restaurant is styled after the old Brown Derby in Hollywood where the Cobb salad originated. It was a popular place for celebrities to go and eat. I always have the Cobb salad and its probably my favorite Cobb salad so I can't really tell you anything about the rest of the menu. It is a chopped salad and doesn't use crunchy lettuce which was fine with me but other members of my party didn't like it. To each their own I guess. And at $15 for a full sized salad its one of the more economical meals you can get at Disney properties.

    (5)

  • Jay N.

    This is located at Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is probably their highest end restaurant there. It is not Epcot dining, but it is good. On my last dining experience we started with the prawns with cheese grits and they were delicious. This was followed by the filet with roasted shallot butter with white truffle mashed potatoes. Very Very good. Sab had the pork medallions and loved them. The food would get 5 stars, but the service just wasn't there. It wasn't terrible, just not where it should have been. We had to ask other waitstaff to find our server several times. Decor is reserved and relaxed. I think they got just what they are going for there. You could literally spend hours looking at all the cool photos (mostly autographed) on the walls. A little bit pricey but you do get what you pay for here. review quicktip: You must have a reservation to get in here. This is the most popular place at Hollywood Studios

    (4)

  • David N.

    Reservations made a while in advance got us in right on time. Service was solid; friendly, helpful, and attentive. The menu left something to desire, and the end product was much the same. Tried their famous Cobb Salad (minus turkey and bacon). Didn't bowl me over, and I questioned the freshness of the avocados. Seemed a bit acidic to the taste...dare I say rancid. Tried the Vegetarian Stir Fry with Coconut Tofu with the Banana Tower dessert. Stir Fry satisfied my vegetarian palate, but seemed to be missing a little spice, a little kick. A bit oily too. Vegetables and noodles were on point, and the tofu paired well. The banana dessert was a rock star. Had I not been soo full, I would've downed it in a second. Definitely recommended. All in all, a decent dining experience at the Brown Derby, one worth checking out again if on the Dining Plan, but not if dropping straight cash.

    (3)

  • Silence D.

    Two stars for ambiance. Other than that we were not impressed. It was way to expensive for the quality if food. Cioppino was 3 steamed mussels with a few shrimp and a small square of fish over a bed of spiced tomato sauce straight from the can. Cobb salad was mediocre and the dessert sampler was 3 spoonfuls for $9. $3 a spoonful is a bit much. We love disney but were very disappointed with this experience.

    (2)

  • Steve C.

    The food was excellent. Our server Moses was a delight. Can't wait to eat there again.

    (5)

  • Sabrina B.

    The Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios is a throw back to old Hollywood charm and grandeur. The interior is dark wood and the walls are covered with caricatures of the Stars of TV and Movies. We have dined here for both lunch and dinner, but prefer dinner service. The pace seems a bit slower and you get to enjoy your dining experience more. The wait staff is attentive but not overly hovering. This is Disney park dining, so there will be tired, hot and sometimes whining kids in close proximity...this is another reason that we enjoy a later dinner reservation...preferably when Fantasmic is running...since many families will be there during this time period. Like all table service locations in the parks, you will need reservations and you will still be handed a buzzer and asked to wait for your table. The food at the Brown Derby is always very good. We have enjoyed many of the menu items but I keep going back to the Char grilled filet of beef - over white truffle whipped potatoes, mushroom ragout and red wine reduction. The Roasted Sterling Silver Pork Rib Chop - topped with smoked Gouda and apricot preserves, served over Napa Cabbage, bacon and potato hash with apple cider Jus, is another good choice. Our favorite deserts are the Derby version of Bananas Foster and the Creme Brulee. Depending on the season, there is often live entertainment with background music during evening hours. The Brown Derby is pricier that some other table service restaurants at Hollywood Studios, but well worth the price...especially at dinner.

    (4)

  • Erika C.

    Some of the best food in Disney. Fillet was tender and tasty. Pork was very good. Schnitzel served with it was some of the best I have had in a long time. Banana dessert was delish. Skip the grapefruit cake it was underwhelming. Excellent service by Kevin. Book the Fantasmic dinner to get preferred seating for the best show at Disney!

    (4)

  • Chet L.

    As you get older, you want better than Burger King. As you get older, you want everything better, as you are more experienced and is time to grow up and experience the best in life. I consider myself young (36) but old enough to now want the best that I can afford. It is now an official rule in my household, that I experience the most expensive restaurant in whatever theme park I am in - either for lunch or dinner. Not being snobby, just want good food and service. The Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios delivered....I still smile about my experience. Sure, there were hotdog stands, stand in line treat and drink structures all around me. My eye however was drawn to the big brown hat. My wife and daughter were nearby at the Little Mermaid attraction looking at a toy for later - so I stopped by to check on a wait time for lunch...they offered to take my name at the host stand and get the wait time going so when my family was ready for lunch the time elapsed would be lessened, and if not ready by the time they called me, they would hold my table (I guess it wasn't that busy)....that's good service...service I expect from Disney. I wish all restaurants could be like this. Also, he noticed I was sweating (it was hot...March 28th, 2012....and already 88 degrees)....and offered to have a cold beer delivered to me in the waiting area and would charge it to my table. That's GREAT service. My family arrived shortly and we were seated. Carmen, our server was great, We had the famous Disney Cobb Salad (lettuce was oddly finely chopped) and my wife had a filet mignon and I had a pork tenderloin with an apple cider juis with applewood smoked bacon and apple con-fit. Helllooooo.....yummmyyyy !!! I ended with a dessert - Grapefruit Cake -- Light Layers of Yellow Cake with fresh Grapefruit-Cream Cheese Icing....oh boy...... Service, impeccable. Food, rivals Emerils and other fancy eateries. Experience, as expected....phenomenal.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    I must have had a very different experience than some of these other reviews. Our service was lovely, the meal was good and I never felt like I was pushed in any direction as to what to order. There was a set menu that you could choose from in addition to the a la carte menu which included priority seating for the Fantasmic show later than evening. I started with the baby greens salad which was cold, crisp and very refreshing on such a hot summer day. Then onto the duck two ways; the pastrami was fantastic and paired well with the melon pear salad. The braised leg was also very nice. Since we were celebrating a few birthdays the waiter gave us some mousse which was fantastic as well as a banana white chocolate toffee tower. I'm not much for bananas, but help me that was delicious. Enough so that I don't think I offered a bite to anyone else at the table. I would recommend giving Brown Derby a shot. It was a gourmet lunch for a pretty reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Giselle V.

    All I can say is that this place USED to be my favorite restaurant. I've been to the Brown Derby a total of three times in the past four years and the quality of service has gone down each time. The first time I came it was great: the food, the staff, the atmosphere, everything. The second time it took an hour for us to be seated even though we had a reservation because they fell behind. It also took us over an hour to receive our food. Luckily the manager understood what was happening and offered a few fast passes to World of Color to some of the guests. Thinking that the last time was a fluke, we made a reservation for our current trip and arrived 15 min early for our reservation today. When we arrived they said that they were behind and we would not be seated on time. After waiting in the lobby for 10 min, my daughter and I went outside, watched a show, came back and still waited another 15 min to be seated. The weather outside in the low 60's with very brisk wind so of course they sat our party next to an open door. We then asked to be seated at a booth further inside. After our move, the table where we were moved from did not get filled until about 30 min after we were seated at our new table. Our waiter Faraz was excellent, and the only reason why I am leaving more than one star. He noticed that our food was taking much longer than necessary to arrive, we had been seated for an hour and it still had not arrived yet the table that was seated 30 min after us got their food before we did. Faraz went to ask the manager if something could be done about our wait and the manager simply said that this is a busy time of year so we should expect to wait for everything as far as Disney is concerned. So my previous assumption that the slow service on our last visit was a fluke and would not be repeated was incorrect. Apparently this is the type of service that should always be expected from the Brown Derby from here on out. So we will definitely not be returning and will notify our friends and family, who are also Disney resort owners, not to dine at this establishment. How are you expected to enjoy all that Disney has to offer if you are sitting in a restaurant with poor service for most of the day? Our reservation was for 1:45 pm, it is already 3:45 and we just put in our dessert order. NEVER AGAIN

    (2)

  • Bob S.

    The food here was better than at most other Disney restaurants, but the device was uneven. With 7:40 reservations, we were told that they were running 15-20 behind because they'd been "slammed." But, when they seated us and throughout the time we were there, about one-third of the tables were empty. The hosts were friendly, and the outdoor patio staff very friendly. But, our main server was sloppy in his service and a bit surly in attitude. And the manager lurked about looking about as unfriendly as any Disney "cast member" I've seen (except for Grumpy). He never once inquired about our meal though he walked by out table at least ten times. I'd go back, but the experience was not what I'd hoped.

    (3)

  • Jenn D.

    having been here a few years ago for dinner, i definitely wanted to come back on my most recent trip to disney. i dragged the fiance here for lunch and it was fantastic. i had the cobb salad - which is chopped so so fine and is really really tasty. one of my favorite meals i've ever had. my fiance had the chicken sandwich (it was a lunch special). it was phenomenal. he said it was one of the best chicken sandwiches he has ever had - i tasted it and concur. it was just really full of flavor - the chicken was crusted in andouille, then there was smoked bacon, arugula, and something else - just really flavorful and delicious. yes, it is on the expensive side (we spent $45 for the 2 entrees + 1 soda + tax+tip) but it is worth it to have a good, tasty meal in disney and not hate yourself after! service was also great, and we were seated within minutes of arriving, even without a reservation.

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    This is still the best food at Disney, in or out of a park. The chefs prepare dishes that are worthy of the original, which I was fortunate enough to dine in the Hollywood Blvd location that this imitates once before it closed. I've never had a bad dish on the menu. For dessert try their famous grapefruit cake. It's sweet with just a little hint of tartness. Of course the Cobb Salad is a star, as Bob Cobb allegedly created the finely chopped salad to let poor Sid Grauman (of the Chinese Theater fame) chew after having dental work. We got one and had it divided as an appetizer salad. The upper "ring" of booths is where the heavy hitters ate and made deals. The "pit" in the middle is where the gawkers came to star-watch. They've kept the design very true, other than that the entry of the real Derby was at the front of the dining area, not on the side.

    (5)

  • Carolina S.

    Highly recommend this place. Darrin is a true server, a professional and very, very good at recommending what you should have while visiting the Derby. My husband and I took my parents there this past weekend and they loved it. Highly recommend the banana dessert and the grapefruit cake. They loved the cobb salad and I love that you can still walk up and get a table for a late lunch/early dinner. Well worth the money you spend here.

    (5)

  • Tina D.

    If you only eat at one specialty restaurant in WDW, this should probably be the one. Although some people seem confused about the fact that this is only a REPLICA of the "real" Brown Derby from Hollywood, Calif's golden years, it is still a fun, faux step back in time. And yes, the Cobb Salad was invented by an original Brown Derby chef/owner so at least one person at your table has to try that. Personally, I like a fancier Cobb that is not chopped to bits, but I can at least now say I have had the original with table-side hand tossing and chopping. (This place is all about the SERVICE.) The old-fashioned drinks are fun and the entertainers were a nice throw-back as well. Don't complain about the price because, hello - it's Disney, and of course don't expect to just walk in and get a table any more you would at any other popular restaurant in any city. Make a reservation, splurge, and enjoy yourself!

    (4)

  • Paul S.

    Excellent lunch, especially after the total fail yesterday at Epcot. Cobb salad very good, lamb and prawn with grits even better. Very good wine list with very reasonable prices. Service attentive but not overbearing.

    (4)

  • Sean H.

    This is one of the worst places to eat I all of WDW. Over priced and the staff thinks they are in a great 5 star place to eat. Save you money and your time your in a Disney park. Not La. Brown Derby get over your self.

    (1)

  • Josh W.

    I've not been to Disney in 20+ years. The food sucked then. Like "I'd rather be beaten with a cow femur" kind of bad. Like "never come back to this park" kind of bad. Well things have changed. My old man suggested the place. Then insisted. And I'm glad he did. To start, 3 split a proper Chop Cobb Salad. Perfectly balanced. Mixed and split at the table. It had the right amount of acid. It's so important. U can get lost in blue cheese. Hot bread at the table. 2 per person. Ty. Fried Oyster Soup. Cream and oyster stock based. Perhaps onion and leek blended in the background. Sweetest lightly fried oysters adrift in the silkiness. Champaign and a dot of white truffle finish. Medium rare Wagyu beef burger on brioche. Ultra thin sweet onions on the bottom. Avocado and a mountain of bacon that ate like pastrami. Fried egg on top. Ate it open faced with no shame. Best Burger I've ever had. Hands down. By far. Yuengling in tap. Boom. Not cheap but not insanely priced either. Leave the toddlers. Enjoy your meal.

    (5)

  • Deb S.

    I have been wanting to get to the Brown Derby for their famous Cobb Salad and Grapefruit Cake. Meh. Service was friendly, efficient, and gracious. The Cobb Salad was okay and I ate every single bite. Would I get it next time? Probably not. The Grapefruit Cake was awful. It tasted as if it had been in the refrigerator for days and sliced frozen. What a waste of my $$. This place is a classic though and I am sure it resembles the original. Great service, so I'd visit again, but choose another menu item.

    (3)

  • Susan H.

    The atmosphere is relaxing and a welcome respite from the park. However, the food was pretty average and the service was adequate at best. We tried the Cobb salad, the soup, grouper, the chocolate dessert and the grapefruit cake. Nothing to complain about- nothing to rave about. Guess we were just expecting a little more in such a beautiful setting. At least it was quiet and a nice place to sit for awhile before taking in the Osborne Christmas lights.

    (3)

  • Dan M.

    I liked this restaurant, but I really wasn't thrilled with the Cobb salad I ordered. They are supposed to be famous for inventing this, but honestly it tasted like a 5 dollar chopped salad I could get at any deli in my neighborhood. I also ordered the Napoleon tower app and it wasn't cheap but was essentially the size of a postage stamp. Try this place out but don't expect an amazing Cobb salad.

    (3)

  • Robert P.

    The Cobb salad was concocted at the Hollywood Brown Derby many moons ago. This is not your momma's Cobb salad. Never had anything like it (then again, maybe I just don't get around too much). The salad was mega-minced. It was a visual work of art. Friend and I shared a small salad which was enough since we wanted to savor the entrees and desserts. We both had the pork chop topped with a smoked gouda. Fantastico! Deliciouso!!! (spellcheck went berserk on spelling here). And save room for the Grapefruit cake. Surely worth a return trip next time I am at Disney.

    (5)

  • Sarah R.

    This is always a family favorite on our trips to Disney and we couldn't wait to eat here again. As always we had a great experience. My parents and the hubby had the crab spring rolls for an appetizer. I was saving all of my appetite for the meal and I'm not a sea food fan so I didn't have any, but they all loved it. We all had the Cobb Salad entree with Ranch dressing. It is AMAZING! I'm not even hungry but just thinking about it makes me want one right now! It's the only thing I have ever ordered here so I have no idea about any other food. But if you eat at the Brown Derby why would you eat anything else? I have had Cobb Salads at other restaurants, but they just don't compare to the ones at the Brown Derby! Since we were celebrating an anniversary and birthdays, they brought us dessert which I believe was the Chocolate Three Ways. Not my favorite kind of dessert, but it was pretty good. Chocolate lovers who like that kind of stuff I'm sure would love it!

    (5)

  • Heather B.

    After our last few vacations and the decline of the Hollywood Brown Derby (both in menu and service), it took a lot of willpower and trust to attempt to dine here again. However, they had reintroduced the filet mignon, and this was the better option for the Dining with an ImaginEar experience. Our lunch was scheduled early and we enjoyed being present for the restaurant's opening for the first time. We got to see the Celebrity Family walk the red carpet and welcome everyone inside. The "paparazzi" also took our photo, and later during lunch we were given a cute "Happy Anniversary" card with the photo and some kind words . . . too bad they spelled my husband's name wrong (and I didn't notice until our trip was over.) The Dining with an ImaginEAR experience was fabulous. We loved Robert Sias and found him informative, interesting, and friendly. The meal was three hours long and three courses. When the Cobb salads were brought out, our server talked about the invention of the Cobb and it's history. (It's really great if you've never tried it.) The disappointment came when the entrees arrived and our filet's were both well done, though we had ordered them medium rare. We wound up having to wait almost 20 minutes for our new steaks to arrive, which made us feel awkward, as everyone else was eating. The steaks themselves were good, but the mishap greatly reduced our enjoyment of our dining experience. For dessert, we passed on the specialty dessert, though the server still talked about it's history (still very interesting.) I may have had cheesecake; I've honestly forgotten. I'm not convinced we'll be back. In fact, I'm not sure why I'm upping by review by a star, if only to reflect the great experience we had with our ImaginEar. I'm glad they brought the filet back, but I so wish they had prepared it correctly =\

    (2)

  • Michael L.

    The best dining experience on Disney Hollywood Studios' property. The original Brown Derby in California was made famous for their, "Our Famous Cobb Salad," which is hand tossed at your table by your waiter. The Pan-Seared Coriander Dusted Grouper is usually smooth, buttery and savory. The first three times I ordered this dish, it was all that. The very last time, I got a smaller piece of fish, was overcooked, and less flavorful. At $41, one should expect only the best. The Chared Filet of Beef is absolutely mouth watering and I would rate it as good as the top filets of beef at top steak houses such as Peter Lugers. (The one at Le Celliar, at Epcot is better.) Tasting the Grilled Loch Duart Salmon, you will find it as a rich buttery flavor of the natural fish which is brought out by the soy glaze contrast. The Red Sangria offered here is in the top three spots I've ever had it anywhere, so I recommend you have some. So ornately designed is the Citrus Honey Nest. A honey ginger confection nest is placed on top of your lemon flavored New York Styled Cheesecake. Eating parts of the Citrus Honey Nest with the cake with every bite is recommended rather than eating it as individual separate parts of the dessert. Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower is a sweet version of Bananas Foster, and is tempered and made wholesome in your mouth if coupled with munching on the cocoa almond cookie. Chocolate Three Ways is a small sampler sized dessert, which is there for getting your chocolate fix, but leaves you wishing it was larger. Double Vanilla Bean Créme Brulée is a soothing smooth rich and comforting dessert. Having being use to Creme Brulee warm, this cold version was surprisingly inviting especially since a warm version would put me to sleep with it's comfort. This cold version was refreshing. Made with real Vanilla Bean and not extract makes a statement of it's quality. Warm Seasonal Fruit Cobbler seems less than appealing, and initially is till you taste it with the cool Créme Fraîche. The warm fruit is also a match for the warming brilliant subtle tastes of the natural Orange Blossom Honey, which chilled fruit would have a missed experience. The dimensions of this dessert offering have been well thought out. Reservations are strongly recommended from May-September for all meals, and dinners from December-February. Reservations can be made via the Disney dinning number or upon first coming into the park.

    (4)

  • Laura Kate S.

    Delicious food. This place is included on the Disney Dining Plan and might be the nicest restaurant available on the plan (2 credits). We paid for drinks and the tip and it was totally worth it! Our server was very sweet and noted that we were on our honeymoon and brought us a complimentary toasting glass of bubbly with dessert. A sweet touch!

    (4)

  • Mark N.

    Great food, great service at an unexpected location. A must visit while at the park!

    (4)

  • Wes S.

    SLOOOOOOOOOW! Took over 40 minutes to get a hamburger and salad! Sounds like a trend at this restaurant. We asked the manager why it took so long and he blamed the resorts for booking too many tables. What?! Shouldn't the kitchen have been designed to be able to handle the entire restaurant? How could he blame the resorts for his poor management? There were many of his staff just standing around doing nothing while our waiter struggled to keep up with her tables. Teach them how to cook! Or he should have been back there helping out! It was just a mess and it comes down to poor management. He offered us fastpasses since it took so long. Again...what?! How about acting like you care and giving us a discount on our meal or offering us something besides fastpasses. I couldn't believe it. Disney is supposedly all about having great customer service. After this experience and some other less than stellar employees on this trip, Disney is losing the game to Universal. We had a much better experience there!

    (1)

  • Hannah H.

    Disgusting.

    (1)

  • Chris V.

    We really enjoyed Brown Derby. It's a restaurant fit for Disney World both inside and out. This place blends in perfectly with its surroundings in MGM--Ahem, I mean Disney Hollywood Studios--and has its own unique charm. Inside, the atmosphere encourages relaxation and enjoyment of the food. Most importantly, the food is great. Not everyone I was with enjoyed their food totally, but I loved every bite of everything I ordered. Additionally, nothing was rushed and we all got to enjoy a quality dining experience. After all, it's nice to be able to talk to the people you eat with every once in a while... Definitely recommend!

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Talk about an oasis. This is just what the wife and my 18 yr old son needed. Quiet, elegant, and the food is outstanding. Get the Cobb salad and the soup. Remarkable. I went for lunch, couldn't speak for the dinner.

    (5)

  • Brent R.

    This is one of the few restaurants I'd avoided at Walt Disney World due to the price. After trying it this past weekend, I'm sold. The cobb salad (the original) was well worth the price. The ingredients were fresh and the salad was tossed table-side. Most places smother the salad with ranch dressing, but the true cobb dressing on this salad was perfect. Nice and tangy and allowed you to actually taste the salad. I tried the grapefruit cake and was NOT impressed, but I also don't like grapefruit, so I wasn't surprised. I had the Banana's Foster Cream Delight dessert and it was incredible.

    (4)

  • Megan C.

    Wow. Disney. I want to like your food, I really do! This experience was anything but magical unfortunately. I thought this place might just change my opinion on Disney fine dining. After a long, hot day of visiting the park, nothing sounded better than eating at the Hollywood Brown Derby. When you first walk in, the place has a pretty decent ambiance. I was definitely looking forward to a great meal.... The dining room, although it has a charming decor and many comfortable looking booths cannot escape that "Disney pack em in" look. The booths that line the perimeter of the restaurant look great. Unfortunately, the middle of the restaurant is a dining floor that looks a little overcrowded with tables and is reminiscent of a cafeteria. I think they stole the layout from Pizza Planet. However, we were not seated in the middle and I was still willing to give this place a chance, the menu looked pretty good-- and the wine list also looked fantastic. Our waitress took her time coming around to the table, and by this time I had already picked a few bottles of Savignon Blanc I had questions about. I inquired about the selections, and asked for some description of the few they had to offer. Our waitress quickly answered, "I don't know, I don't like Savignon Blanc. Would you ladies like some water?". These kind of responses from waitstaff really piss me off-especially when they serve a separate binder with a wine and cocktail list-- but I decided to let it go. She didn't offer to ask the bartender or invite someone over who COULD describe the wine-- its unfortunate when we are considering spending $50-100 right off the bat we couldn't get more considerate treatment. I decided to just chose a bottle. Surprisingly enough, the bottle prices were not exceedingly high-- Cakebread Chardonnay was priced around $68 a bottle. Our waitress took her sweet time coming back with our bottle, it probably took her about 20 minutes to return to our table with the wine. On to the food. Be warned, the menu reads like it is going to be delicious. DON'T FORGET, you are at Disneyworld. I set my expectations around the prices, HIGH, and was terribly disappointed. We splurged and ordered the Cobb Salad before our entrees. How could we visit and not order their signature dish? Well, it was mixed-actually more like STIRRED- table side. My friend got all the lettuce and I received all the toppings. I made a comment to the gentleman making the salad, stating it wasn't mixed well. He completely ignored me and walked away. We ended up mixing between our plates..... something I would not expect when I am paying exorbitant prices for food. The salad was way too heavy with toppings, but maybe, if I had had more lettuce it would have been OK. When our waitress finally came back around to the table, she noticed that we had mixed our salad, mostly because now I had a ton on my plate and my friend hardly had any. She asked if we didn't like the salad, I told her, maybe if it had been mixed well it would have been okay. She said, "Oh, it wasn't mixed well?" and that was it. No offer to remake it, or even remix what we had. On to the entrees. My friend ordered the Grouper, first, she asked the waitress how it was. The waitress stated she didn't like spicy food so she didn't know. UM HEY LADY, do you like ANYTHING? She recommended the Pork Chop. I, myself, was too afraid to order Pork or fish for fear it would be overcooked. I decided to make it easy on them and ordered the Fillet, after all, how can you screw that up? Especially when it is priced at $38? Our waitress also raved about the polenta........ So, my fillet was served, I was less than impressed. It was WAY too salty! It was also served on top of polenta that tasted like glue. I was forced to choke some of it down just to mellow out the salty steak. How unfortunate for $38. The grouper, as I expected, was dried out and tasted like something I would expect on the senior menu at Denny's. Bleck. Seriously, I should have known better and stuck to corn dogs and turkey legs...... And BTW, the waitress did not once refill our wine glasses. We had to pour our own the entire dinner. Not something I expect at a high priced restaurant, but, again, this is Disney. And Disney? Can you please train your fine dining waitresses in customer service? But, if you are in need of some liquor after a long day at Disney, I would actually say this place might be a decent spot for a bottle of wine. Just be aware, the overpriced food sucks!

    (2)

  • Alicia K.

    Having been lucky enough to spend a week at Disney trying all of their signature restaurants (and others, too!), I can confidently say that Hollywood Brown Derby was one of the worst meals we had during our stay. SERVICE: This was shockingly horrible. First off, we made a reservation 6 months in advance since we were going at Christmas time and knew it would be crowded. Despite having a reservation (that we arrived 10 minutes early for, just in case), we waited 45 MINUTES to be seated. Seriously?! 45 minutes? That was ridiculous. Then, our server was awful. She kept forgetting to bring things (drinks, water, etc.) and made many errors (brought out the wrong items multiple times, etc.). My family is not demanding or angry and were very forgiving of her (to her face), so it wasn't like we were being jerks and causing her to be flustered. In fact, we were being as nice as possible in hopes that she would start to be nicer back. Didn't happen. The one thing saving this from being a 1 star review is that two in our party needed to leave for the airport following our meal. This wouldn't have been an issue had we not waited 45 minutes to be seated, but as it was, they were crunched for time. The manager spoke to them about it and made sure their order was the next to come out of the kitchen. That was pretty nice, but again would not have been necessary had they had their act together to begin with! AMBIANCE: Waaaay too dark! It was early evening and it felt like the middle of the night in there. Dislike. FOOD: -BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKE was so disappointing. Dry and way to crunchy. -COBB SALAD could have been great, but was DROWNING in dressing! I asked for it on the side, but the waitress forgot to put it in that way, so I had a soggy salad. -TUNA TARTAR was decent. Not the best I've tried, but wasn't bad, either. -BEEF FILET was average. Could get the same thing at Applebee's for 1/5 the price. -SHORT RIBS were so, so dry. -DUCK 2 WAYS was not impressive. Average, maybe 3 stars? And normally duck is an automatic 4-5 b/c, being juicy and delicious by nature, it's hard to mess it up. Their desserts were the only good part of the meal. We loved the VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEE (one of the best at Disney!), BANANAS FOSTER, and CHOCOLATE 3 WAYS. Take a pass on the GRAPEFRUIT CAKE, though. It was very dry.

    (2)

  • Kat L.

    My waiter was a complete (insert insult here). My salad had no dressing. He came by 1 time after taking our order... to bring us the check, and rolled his eyes at me when I expressed my displeasure. oh and the soup... An old man calls the waiter over to his table. "What would you like, sir?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup," he says. "Is the soup too cold?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup," says the old man. "Is it too salty?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup!" says the old man. "Is there a fly in it?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup!" the old man insists. The waiter looks down: "There's no spoon!" "Aha!" exclaims the old man. In my case I had to ask another table's waiter. And this coming from someone who has been to Disney over 400 times. I will NEVER EVER eat here again. When I asked for the manager I saw him duck out to avoid me. CHICKEN!

    (1)

  • Mike I.

    Andouille Encrusted Shrimp over Black Diamond Cheddar Grits with frizzled greens and Ancho chile oil. Order 2. Best appetizer in all of Orlando area Charming server, kids loved the soup.

    (5)

  • Rocky H.

    How lucky are you to get a reservation at the Brown Derby? . . . Extremely lucky. Make your reservations early, 2-3 weeks before heading to Disney to get a great seating then count down the days. We enjoyed the relaxed environment and great service that had no problem catering to children. But it's really about the food. I had the Cobb Salad, one of their signature dishes. Not like a standard Cobb, just better. The pork chop was bone-in, huge and delicious. Not that I got even a morsel from my dining friend. The girls had fish. Grouper and salmon were both big hits. The kids had the hot dogs, grilled chicken tenders and hidden treasures with the gummy snakes. All big hits. We finished it off with some Triple Chocolate cake and Brown Derby's signature Grapefruit cake. With a cup a coffee I was ready to be rolled out the door. Fortunately there was the mandatory walk to the fireworks. Spend a little extra and enjoy this Disney World treat. Don't forget to grab the Cobb salad and Grapefruit cake recipes on your way out of the restaurant.

    (5)

  • Raquel S.

    Went to the park at 11, went to the information area to see if reservations were available for dinner and was able to obtain a reservation for 6pm. I am not the type to get salad but with reading the reviews decided to try it. My son and I loved it! Different from the norm as they chopped the salad in front of us! It was yummy! I had the grouper and my son had the steak. I must say I was quite surprised that it was delish! It is a bit on the pricy side but wanted to expose my son to different things. It was surprising to find a fine dining type of restaurant in the park. There were mostly adults but did see kids there. It was rather dark inside but it did suit the restaurant and its ambiance. Very attentative wait staff.

    (4)

  • John M.

    This is a tough one to review, becuase yes you will overpay. But the atmosphere is great and it is by far the best place I have eaten in my many trips to disney world. The wait staff is very formal and polite and the food is served quickly. Reservations are recomended.

    (4)

  • Krissy R.

    I had to put in a review for this place because I love it! I used to go here with my mom and dad when we visited Disney World, and now it's on the must-eat list when I'm at Disney on vacation. My husband and I ended up going here twice in ONE DAY last year when we were in Orlando, because it's the best food you can get in all of Hollywood Studios. It tends to be less busy than a lot of the other restaurants in Hollywood Studios because it's more expensive, but this is good because it weeds out all of the cranky whining sticky kids. You don't see a ton of crying kinds at the Brown Derby, and most of the kids that do dine here are well-behaved and quiet. I have heard complaints about The Brown Derby in reference to costing a lot of points on the Disney dining plan, but know nothing about the dining points situation because I feel like if you have to get a dining plan when you're there you probably can't afford to be on vacation. As for the food... it is fresh and fabulous. The salad and steak offerings are abundant and there are a lot of great desserts to pick from, including the grapefruit cake with cream cheese icing, which is one of the more well-known items on the menu. The service is always fabulous and I know I will continue to keep up with the tradition of visiting the Brown Derby every time I'm at Disney.

    (4)

  • Alissa S.

    The Brown Derby was probably my least favorite place we ate dinner at in the parks. The service was slow, and at times we had to grab other waiters because our disappeared. My mom's halibut was undercooked, and my steak was flavorless. My brother claimed he had the best pork chop ever though, so this place gets two stars. The restaurant itself is a recreation of the Brown Derby, with plenty of charicatures on the walls, although it seemed like there were repeats. The noise level was distracting. The main reason we ate here was to get reserved seating for Fantasmic!, which you can only get booked with the Brown Derby dinner Like all Disney restaurants, its pricey but you're paying for the overall experience. And if you can, make reservations in advance.

    (2)

  • David L.

    The ribeye steak was delicious, and I really liked the red wine reduction sauce that was drizzled on the plate, so much that I got an extra side of it. The sides that came with the steak were some little potatoes I think and some mushrooms, plus some kind of green spring lettuce on the top of it. It was all good. The house salad dressing was really good and the cheescake dessert was big and good. The flourless chocolate cake was too dark for us. Service was similar to that of Chilli's. Nothing special, but they did refill my drink on time. I'd go back if in MGM Studios again, if I can get reservation. Thanks to the Disney dining plan, you have to know where you want to go 3 months in advance. Everything fills up so forget just walking in off the street and waiting for a table.

    (4)

  • Ellie S.

    I have to say this is my new favorite restaurant at Disney World. Quality wise it is along the lines of Artist Point in my opinion which is my husband's favorite restaurant at Disney World. We did not make reservations but, stopped by around 2pm on a green light day at Hollywood Studios. I was impressed that we were dressed extremely casual and no one gave us a second glance. For starters I had the cremini mushroom chèvre tortelloni which was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. The pasta folded at the end was a little much. I preferred the equal pasta to filling portion of the dish. My husband had the spicy sashimi grade tuna tartar which he liked but, would have preferred more wasabi. For entree I had the filet medium well which came out to me well. This happens often at restaurants so I won't fault them and the filet was very good. Especially the herb butter on top which was to die for with the steak and fingerling potatoes. My husband had the noodle bowl which he thought was very good. Now for the Grapefruit cake. Wow. I didn't hate it! This is amazing because I hate grapefruit. I managed to eat 4 or 5 bites before it just got too grapefruity. My husband (a grapefruit lover but, not a dessert lover) loved the cake. On the downside service was mediocre and they really need a busboy as tables all over the restaurant were full of dirty dishes and took away from the ambiance and decor of such a lovely restaurant.

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    We've been to Hollywood Studios many times, and finally decided to try the Brown Derby. I had the filet of beef, and while not bad...for the price I've had much better. My wife did enjoy her marinated Spit-roasted Half Chicken. The biggest disappointment would the "famous" Grapefruit Cake. The original was a angle food cake with a light grapefruit icing. This rendition, a yellow food cake with a rather tasteless icing was totally forgettable. For those on the Disney Meal Plan, it counts as two dinners...for that price you could go to Narcoossee's and have a MUCH better dining experience.

    (2)

  • Eric S.

    Leg of lamb was horrible and overcooked. The filet replacement was perfect. The creme brulet was nasty and overcooked in the custard and mushy on top. Waiting for the check made us miss a show due to the length of time. I was not happy.

    (2)

  • Rita Y.

    If I could only afford one dish here (it's rather pricey), it's their Cobb Salad. ($14 but enough to be shared by 4) Tiny chopped up lettuce, bacon, eggs with their special Cobb sauce (the original was made at the Brown Derby in Hollywood which closed down in the 80's after a 50 yr run). Their crab cake (one cake for $11!!!!) was OK and I've had better at seafood restaurants. The gnocchi & pork chop was still rawish near the bone (bleeding blood). A 12 oz steak was the most expensive at $32. I had a seared ahi tuna, the tuna was good but had way too much sinew in it to be a good cut to serve. It came with perfectily cooked snap peas and bamboo shoots for $28. The staff was very professional.

    (3)

  • Ellen B.

    The Brown Derby is quite expensive and when I dined there with a group from work, the service was slow. I liked the cobb salad and the grapefruit cake cannot be skipped! I still rave about it to this day.

    (3)

  • Brittney G.

    I have dined in every restaurant in Hollywood Studios, this is the best Restaurant. Any and every celebrity who has comes to the park dines at The Derby. Excellent attentive staff from the time you walk in the door. If you are celebrating a special occasion with advanced notice you can have a specialty cake made. They really go out their way to accommodate everyone (Gluten Free, Vegan and allergies etc.).I have tried almost everything on the menu, foods I wouldn't normally eat I will at the Derby. The Cobb Salad, Charred Beef Filet and the Banana Foster are my favorites. The Grapefruit cake, exquisite and a must try! I also enjoy the leg of lamb and the duck as well. They also have healthy options for the kids. I highly suggest reservations as some nights they are completely booked especially with the Fantasmic Package offering. At the Derby you will receive a unique experience like nowhere else.

    (5)

  • Diane C.

    Okay.....this will never be the Brown Derby but it's a great restaurant! I loved the decor but felt the remake of caricatures was a bit over done with copies (saw same drawing in 3 different places). Even the tile on the bathroom floor was identical to the one that I use to see at the Brown Derby as a kid. Disney did a great job recapturing the design. For a new building, they made it look like the studios/offices of old Hollywood (art deco style) that seems to be disappearing in Hollywood. As far as the food... I saw some of the plates on the tables and they were HUGE! Since I hate to commit to just eating one meal for an hour, we decided to order bunch of appetizers. This was a great decision! We ordered... Baby Greens Salad Crab Cake Mushroom Ravioli Tuna tar tar Coffee and Cheesecake for dessert. This would have been the perfect meal (5 stars) only if the salad had a little more oomph (orange or lemon zest with some lemon juice). The dressing was a bit simple compared to the deliciously decadent sauces that accompanied the rest of the dishes. We enjoyed each and every bite. I can still taste it (month watering just thinking about it). I just hope I can find a restaurant back home that cooks as great as this. Our waiter Chris did a great job! Very polite and helpful. Answered a lot of questions and treated us with respect. I wish all waiters were as professional and attentive as him.

    (4)

  • Ron C.

    Excellent appetizers. Famous cobb salad very good. 3 layer chocolate dessert was worth the calories!

    (4)

  • Tony L.

    My first visit to MGM/Hollywood Studios was Christmas of 1994. Every time I have been to the park since then, I have wanted to eat at the Brown Derby. It has always held some magical, nostalgic draw for me that I've never given in to...until now. Anyone who has something negative to say about The Hollywood Brown Derby must have been there on an off day. Period. There was not one moment where I wasn't made to feel like I was their top priority. From the moment You walk in, they greet you, look up your reservation (because you MUST have one), and make you wait for just a moment while they prepare your table. The design of the building is absolutely beautiful. The dark wood and white walls give the interior a very "old-California" feel. There are more pictures on the wall than you can count--all classic caricatures of actors from the golden age of cinema. I started off with the Blue Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - with Potato Crust, Green Cabbage Slaw, Dijon Mustard and Remoulade Sauce. It was crispy on the outside with an explosion of crab on the inside. Delicious. Following this, I ordered the bottle of wine for our table--an Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel (2007). This wine was a perfect accompaniment to what I ordered for my entree. I had the Char-grilled 12 oz New York Strip Steak - Served with Herb Roasted Red Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, and Cabernet Sauce...cooked somewhere between medium rare/medium. It was absolutely perfect. I didn't have one complaint for anything on my plate. This was finished off by Lavender Tea and Grapefruit Cake (their famous recipe). It was just enough to finish off the meal. I couldn't have eaten another bite! The service was just enough to get the job done and not once was I bothered by unnecessary table chatter with anyone on staff. My experience was as good as could have been hoped for. Naysayers be damned. I loved my experience at the Brown Derby and was not let down by my nearly 15 years of expectations. It's expensive but worth it. I am completely happy with it being a once in a decade choice for dining at MGM/Hollywood Studios.

    (5)

  • R Y.

    We had a party of nine. Service was excellent. Ambiance was pleasant. They accommodated my food allergies perfectly. I had chicken noodle soup, filet mignon with green beans and warm berry cobbler. Everything was delicious. Three of our group had the curry noodles and they were a bit disappointed in the flavor and texture. Definitely not worth the price.The rest of our group enjoyed their meals and the experience.

    (3)

  • Lisa S.

    This was our second time here, AWESOME! The service was top notch and the food even better. Every trip to Orlando will result in a trip to the Derby!

    (5)

  • Emily G.

    You'd be seriously missing out if you didn't go here. So delicious. EVERYTHING on the menu is stellar.

    (5)

  • James M.

    I've been here twice and it's my favorite 'nice' restaurant at Disney. Even though you get the feel that the food is mass produced, the food is still good. Eating here and getting priority seating for Fantasmic is well worth it.

    (4)

  • Ann N.

    Service took forever and food just so-so. Disney seems to think that adding a huge list of exotic ingredients to a dish transforms it into gourmet eating. For example, sliced duck breast with cauliflower, duck confit stuffed yucca? Maple coated salmon on pureed lentils? Weird. Also, the lettuce in their "famous" Cobb salad was chopped so finely that it was pulverized. The salad had the texture of cooked spinach. While I was sitting there waiting for the slow service I looked up the menu of the original Brown Derby (because the Disney one is supposed to be an exact replica of this Hollywood icon) and found no such pretentious items on the menu. Nope. Not a pulverized lentil on that menu. Just good old sandwiches, pan seared fish, tamales, chicken, etc. To be fair, the food here isn't so much bad as it is weird. Dessert was very good. You get to choose 3 mini desserts from an extensive list. However, this restaurant was too expensive for what you got.

    (2)

  • Kurt N.

    Best in park food I have ever had. I had the Cobb Salad, the Pork Chop, and the Banana Fosters dessert. All 3 were loaded with layers of flavor and presented perfectly. It did help that I had a 50% off coupon, as it is quite pricy. It really is an experience to dine here.

    (5)

  • Ryan W.

    I don't know what kept me from this place for so long! Okay so it's kind of expensive. If you're in Disney World, you should be prepared to pay a premium, especially for the food and atmosphere that go with the Hollywood Brown Derby name. I had the Duck Three Ways, and I know that I'd rather have had more of it two ways and get rid of that ravioli thing- but even though I liked the other two parts of the three ways more, I loved it all. This was one of the best meals I've ever had. I also had the bananas foster dessert. Like I said, I don't know what kept me away so long but I do know that I'll be back soon. Oh yeah- the margaritas offered here are fantastic.

    (5)

  • HR M.

    Pretty good, but not one of the best at Disney by any scale. A little pricey for no real reason. Frankly, none of the Hollywood Studios restaurants are the best at Disney. The food is okay; service is the average at Disney.

    (3)

  • Tina A.

    Of course it was expensive, but come on it's Disney. The atmosphere isn't to exciting compared to most Disney restaurants. The food was really good! The portions are also pretty big, so that is good. The service was great just like most Disney places.

    (4)

  • Heidi M.

    Really great experience. As Steve mentioned, we were on the DIsney Dining plan (love that by the way), so it was very painless to "pay" for dinner. My steak was so delicious, the potatoes amazing and the original Cobb salad - great! I had the champagne flight - I would highly recommend. I had the grapefruit cake for dessert which was uniquely yummy in itself. The service was great - really felt like we were in old Hollywood. Make sure to plan for enough time to drink in the experience!

    (4)

  • Christopher S.

    Great food, excellent service. Make sure to have the Cobb salad.

    (4)

  • Mandy C.

    I have eaten here twice now. And I am a fan of it. yes, it is very pricey- especially considering that it is inside a theme park. But in my opinion it is the only restaurant to eat at in the Hollywood Studios if I want something good. So we just bite the bullet and eat an elaborate lunch! This time we had no reservations. But it was 11am and they had not offically opened; so we went to ask if there was anyway we could get a table right at opening. They said sure. So we waited in the lobby area for about 30 mins. During this time a lady came over and asked us to be the "celebrities of the day." Which means we were first to enter the restaurant at opening, cut the red ribbon, walk the red carpet while 'paparazzi" took pics and then sat at the best booth in the place! It was a fun and surprising experience. But on to the meal. Again, the Cobb salad is fabulous, large and so fresh! The crab cake was crunchy and well stuffed. I had the 8oz filet, which was cooked exactly to my liking. I cannot remember what my hubby had because I was so involved in my steak. With two adult beverages our tab was about $130. For a theme park lunch, that is a bit high. But for an elaborate, signature meal with 2 apps, 2 entrees and 2 alcoholic beverages it was an anticipated and very much worth it price. if you have 2 dining credits to spare or can work it into your budget, then this is a great choice when at Disney!

    (4)

  • Savannah K.

    Five star all the way. We walked in cold, wet and without a reservation. After a short wait - THREE SERVERS pampered us with hot tea, magnificent dishes and the best gluten free rolls in the world. I loved it and my guests were very happy.

    (5)

  • Charles C.

    Food is pricey and taste is average. I had a Piña colada, it was too sweet. The atmosphere is very nice and service is very decent. My family dine there mainly for Fantasmic! Dining Experiences. We get a VIP pass so we get reserve seating for Fantasmic show in the evening.

    (3)

  • Dana W.

    The cob salad is wonderful!! The rest of the meal was not that memorable but that salad, mmmmm! The waiter gave us the recipe for the salad and grapefruit cake (didn't try that) on little brown derby hats.

    (5)

  • Sandy P.

    We got the Fantasmic dinner package. It guarantees you admission and SEATING for the Fantasmic show. It was $65 for 3 courses. It probably saved us $4 on a 3 course meal. Had the andouille crusted prawn on cheddar grits with bacon. FANTASTIC. Prawn was amazing and the grits were done just right with a nice cheese flavor. Really really enjoyable. Would go back just for that! Had the filet which was tender and cooked perfectly. Had the grapefuit cake since it is their trademark. It was good. I would try something else next time. It was tart and fresh. Just too big. Also, I had the flight of margaritas. 3 nice sized margaritas for $11!!!! Oh and they were also very good! Walked out after a great dinner with a nice buzz! LOL OUr waiter was great. Polite, knowledgable and friendly. Would definetly go back.

    (4)

  • Bryan B.

    This is one of the premium Disney park restaurants that I consistently look forward to because it is consistently solid food and service. Service is a given in the Disney parks, you will always get the best and if you dont, say something and someone will take care of it. Having said that, the staff of this restaurant are delightful. Our server was on top of everything the entire time we were there for our dinner. I will not beat around the bush, here are the two dishes you have to have... no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Cobb salad, simple, but I have never had it like they make it anywhere else. Grapefruit cake, yes, a tangy citrus dream come true. Next time you are at Disney's Hollywood Studio in Orlando, make sure you make a reservation ahead of time to try this place out.

    (4)

  • John A.

    I've been obsessed with the original Brown Derby of Hollywood lore for a long time and I must say, even though it's Disney where everything is possible, the room itself is incredible in it's likeness to the original. Once you get down to the reality that it's not 1950's Hollywood, you can enjoy the nostalgic feeling and take the food for what it is.... the Cobb salad, created at the original Brown Derby, is very, very good. Considering the recipe isn't exactly a secret, it's interesting that more restaurants don't try to copy it. The two things remarkable about it are how finely diced it is (now I know what "chopped salad" concepts are so popular) and the dressing- an excellent vinegar based dressing. The salad is terrific and if you have nothing else, it's really worth the trip. On that note, everything else we tried was just average. The steak is really ordinary and while the cut of meat was good, the red wine reduction was sparse and didn't have much flavor. The pork chop was decent, perhaps a little dry. The banana foster dessert was very good, though it wasn't classic banana foster, so be prepared. The wine list is very good, surprising as I didn't expect it- good California selections at very reasonable prices (especially in Disney where nothing is cheap). Also, the service is very attentive and they make an effort to make the experience special. Overall, there's enough good happening to warrant four stars and make it a place definitely worth visiting. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are heading to Disney.

    (4)

  • Grace E.

    It's tough to find classy dining options at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Don't get me wrong, I love the park, but it is filled with fast food or mediocre eateries. We traipsed around Hollywood Studios for about an hour without a reservation and just wanting to sit down and enjoy some good food. We stumbled upon the Hollywood Brown Derby - a replica of the famous Hollywood restaurant where the Cobb salad was supposedly invented. As a huge fan of classic Hollywood, I immediately loved this place, and there was only a five minute wait for a table! Entrees were priced at $30-$45, and the portion sizes are not huge, but the food is quality. The restaurant is truly an escape from the bustle and craziness of the park. It has great atmosphere. We ordered the duck and pork chop dishes - both were excellent. The grapefruit cake was delicious! The Hollywood Brown Derby is truly a fitting tribute to Old Hollywood that fits very nicely in with the park's theme.

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    By far one of my favorite restaurants at WDW. We came here for the first time in Oct of 2013 and it's the first sit-down dinner we had at Disney World. During dinner time, this place is by reservation only and even then, they run late on the reservations. We waited at least 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Some people became impatient and frustrated while waiting for their table but I assure you, it's worth the wait. We ordered Grilled Loch Duart Salmon - Brushed with a Ginger soy Glaze over Wheat Noodles with Julienned Vegetables, swiss chard, Water Chestnut, Prince Edward Island Mussels and a Lemon Grass Broth. and Charred-glazed Filet of Beef with a Red Wine Reduction, topped with a Cabernet and Roasted Shallot Butter, over White Truffle Oil Wild Forest Mushroom Mashed Potato, and Sautéed Haricot Verts. Talking about it right now makes me drool in hunger. The Salmon was perfectly cooked - a little charred on one side but perfectly tender and moist on the inside. This fish melts on your tongue on contact and the flavors will give you a high like no other. Ok, I'm exaggerating but not by much... The greens accompanied with the fish was ultra refreshing, giving it a earthy healthy taste. In short, we loved the salmon. The Beef was also very very well done, we asked for medium and we got medium, nice and pink in the center, the flavored butter on top was absolutely a must in bringing out all the flavors in this entree. The potato complemented the beef very nicely. This is also a +1 on our list. We also loved this dish. Finishing off the dinner, we ordered the Grapefruit Cake - Brown Derby Original! Light Layers of Yellow Cake with fresh Grapefruit-Cream Cheese Icing. Our server described it as weird in a nice way and we didnt understand what he was talking about when we ordered it. After tasting it, we concluded... yes, it's weird... but in a good way. We just kept on eating it... even though it was weird. It tasted like white sponge cake with a hint of grapefruit aftertaste, it's very weird but we like it! Would I come back again? You bet!

    (5)

  • Bob L.

    The Hollywood Brown Derby is a beautiful tribute to Bob Cobb's 1926 Hollywood and Vine institution to the glamour of Holywood. The decor captures the style and the 1,500 caricatures on the wall are overwealming. The famous Cobb salad is authentic and is large enough for two. The grapefruit cake was not the original - I think they "chickened out" and tried to add frosting and coloring. This is an expensive restaurant, not for a large family with many kids. The tiered design allows for a large room capacity, but is not condusive to the art of eating a meal. Although I like the rack of lamb and black grouper, I have been with a large group and no one found fault with any of the main selections. If you are on a budget share a salad and skip all the extras which really raise the dollar count. I have had no problem with the staff. They know the menu and are quite helpful. I do believe that the design of the room leads to slow service and the large menu is a challenge to the kitchen. My saddest regret is that this place can never capture the glamour of old Hollywood. Clark Gable would look stupid in a Goofy hat.

    (4)

  • Sarah W.

    Poor service. Delicious food! We split the chive soup and wedge salad. For my entree I had the duo of duck.. I loved the ravioli with it! Only dissapointment with the food.........the grapefruit cake. We were so excited for the cake. It was spongey and almost too moist, it wasn't what I was expecting. I really wanted to like it, but it wasn't for me.

    (3)

  • Andy O.

    Do you have one of those fancy money trees growing in your front yard? Sadly i don't, and for those of you that don't, save your money and go anywhere else. Hell, go to Cape May Cafe, don't waste your hard earned money at this place just because it's at a Disney Park. I could get over the ridiculous price tags if the food was good, but I splurged on the $15 cobb salad, and it literally was like I was eating prison food or pig slop. The lettuce had been ran through blend on a cuisanart and minced the crap out of beating it to a pulp. The rest of the toppings had the same effect. I'd never had a bitter avocado before, until eating this, yet another pleasant experience. The only redeeming factor was providing me with a story about the $15 dollar salad that looked like throw up.

    (1)

  • Janene H.

    Brown Derby is located at Disney's Hollywood Studios and is reported to be one of the better theme park restaurants. It is a sit-down affair and somewhat fancy. Not so much in what the tourists wear but how the employees dress. Service is decent (for a theme park) but does not compare to service in the real world. Twice my water glass was completely empty and I had to ask for more. And for these prices?!?! Be warned that they did away with their lunch menu. Very clever Disney- getting people to pay dinner prices at 11am... You will easily spend $30+ on an entrée. Is it worth it? Probably not, but it may be worth it to escape the heat and sit down for a while! I visited at lunch so I decided to have their "Famous" Cobb Salad which as an appetizer cost $15. The waiter assured me that it was large enough for a meal. And boy was he right! I really appreciated the warm bread and butter brought out before our meal. The salad, mixed tableside, is a mixture of minced lettuce, tomato, bacon, egg, blue cheese, turkey and avocado. Because all of the ingredients are finely minced once mixed the whole thing gets very heavy. I was surprised at how HEAVY a salad could be. I wouldn't want to eat this then drag myself around the park for another several hours! I think it would be best to split this with a friend. It would be really nice if they had a half salad, half sandwich or soup option. I guess this would eat away at their dinner priced profits!

    (3)

  • Elsbeth S.

    Had the grouper with mussels and shrimp. The broth was super yummy and you could soak it up with their delicious rolls! This is truly one of the best places to eat....and not just in Disney!

    (4)

  • Ramon R.

    WOW!!!! The original cobb salad is the best food item I have ever tasted!!! The greens used in it is finely chopped parsley and everting else is incredibly complementary to this magnificent salad. It is offered as an appetizer, but can be your whole meal without a doubt. I had the wine tasting flight, which was very good and had at least 4 oz. of each wine to taste. It's expensive for theme park restaurant but the Tables In Wonderland discount of 20% makes it a good deal.

    (5)

  • Russ R.

    This was the 1st time I have eaten at Disney's Brown Derby and from the looks of the place you'd expect great food and service. I felt they have become complacent, because the service here was awful! Our reservation was for 4, 2 adults and 2 kids (9 & 10). We ordered filet mignon all around, and I have to say that it was fantastic!. So was the ambiance! Our server, however, an older mexican man, was nice when it came to taking our orders, but the food was served by someone else, and we never did see our server again. With kids, accidents happen, and when our grandson dropped his fork we need a replacement. I tried to get our server's attention a few times, but that didn't work out. I finally gave up and gave my grandson a fork from another table. It's not that he was busy, he wasn't. He never even came to refresh the kids drinks, or ask if I wanted another glass of wine. When it came time for taking our dessert order he was there in an instant, but by that time my wife was disgusted with him, so I simply asked for the check. I put my disney credit card down to pay, and my wife put a penny down on top (she had never ever done that before so I know she was disgusted), and she wrote a note to the server regarding his bad service. When you get an older experienced server, you can usually expect it to be spot on service. It just wasn't there. I don't blame the server alone, shame on disney for allowing this complacency! The food is good, so I would return if I ever come to WDW again, but I will tell the lead person in management of this experience so disney can have the opportunity to correct it.

    (3)

  • Aaron T.

    Expensive, but one of the better dining experiences at a Disney Park. Certainly beats the old "Turkey Leg". I had the Duck "Two Ways" and my wife the stuffed chicken. Both cooked to perfection. Kids enjoyed hot dogs and ice cream (in no particular order). Overall these guys know how to turn a table so once you're in you should be able to get out and on your way back to the park in short order. The best suggestion I can make about this dining experience or any Disney dining experience is to call Disney's Central Dining Reservation Number first. (Ask your hotel concierge for the number.) A dining expert will help you search for the best place to eat at a time that works for you and the family.

    (4)

  • J H.

    Overall 3.75 Lunch; Second time here. Still a good meal. Okay: Coriander crusted Black Grouper Grapefuit cake; nothing special Chopped salad; good, but not everyone liked it. Would get again: 1. Char grilled filet of beef - over white truffle whipped potatoes 2. Duck Two way No birthday treats here. I think we got something the other time we were here.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    This remains in the top five of our favorite WDW dining options. And you can get take-out. Who knew? We asked on a lark and discovered we could get grapefruit cake to go. So we did and enjoyed a quiet evening on our hotel balcony with some coffee and cake. Perfect way to end a hectic day.

    (4)

  • Fenny L.

    I think we were tricked. Cinderella's Royal Table on Monday was pretty amazing (even though it's a "theme" restaurant). Bongo's on Tuesday was quite marvelous. So we were tricked into thinking, hey, although this Brown Derby isn't the real BD of Hollywood fame, it *has* to be good right? Yeah. We were tricked. Hoodwinked. Bamboozled. You get the picture. Arriving at Brown Derby, we were taken in by the vintage feel of the restaurant. The old tilework in the lobby, the fun drawings and old photos that bedecked the establishment. We were led through a darken dining room, which, while a bit more casual then one may have expected for the Brown Derby, it was, after all situated in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The menu was pretty standard, however, there were a few interesting entrees. Both my husband and I had the duck breast with venison sausage, and my best friend and her boyfriend had the strip steaks. We decided to all try their famous Cobb salad (the original Brown Derby "invented" it), and happily order a round of drinks. I need to stop here. Usually, I start talking about the food, before I talk about the service, but this once, I'm going to start with the service, because it was pretty craptapulous. To start with, my husband ordered a Rob Roy, which is made from scotch, sweet vermouth and bitters (sort of like a Manhattan). What he received was basically watered down fruit punch. There wasn't even alcohol in it! When we told the waiter that he gave us the wrong thing, he started to tell us that Rob Roys are supposed to be nonalcoholic with pineapple juice with sprite or something, and that he's never heard of scotch in a Rob Roy. Say what??? Both my husband and I love our adult beverages...we know the bartender's manual pretty well, and I don't believe that I've ever encountered a Rob Roy recipe that didn't include scotch (I even Googled it - and all Rob Roys require scotch!). After a few minutes of back and forth, it dawns on our waiter that he's definitely in the wrong and he heads off to fix it. My issue is - why did he even need to argue with us? We told him what exactly went into a Rob Roy - why didn't he just make us one? Plus, I'm quite sure any restaurant as large and as busy as this one, would definitely have had *some* kind of bartender's reference guide in it! Besides the whole drink fiasco (and you can mess with many things, but never mess with our drinks), he rarely checked up on us, although he walked past our table at least 8 times during our meal. When my friend finished her martini, we sat it on the edge of the table for him to clear away...and although he noticed the empty glass (he even asked her if she would like another drink), he never actually cleared it away. Same with the bread plates, the salad plates...well, with anything. We had to repeatedly ask for more water, and practically bussed our own tables. He was just so extremely unhelpful. When he did stop by our table, we never had his full attention (even though it wasn't that busy - the tables around us were mostly empty), which is a pity because my husband is normally a huge tipper...but I guess that is the lesson that all servers must learn. The food was eh. The famous Cobb salad was so overloaded with bleu cheese, that even my husband, who *adores* bleu cheese couldn't eat more then a few bites. It was so overpowering that it was quite nauseating. My friends weren't overly impressed with their steaks, and I was sadly disappointed with the duck and venison. The duck breast was way overcooked, and the venison sausage was so salty that it killed the flavor. The lentils/peas mixture was just a mushy yellow blob at the bottom of my plate...just sad and disappointing. I have to say, that I am incredibly surprised by this experience. Considering that Cinderella's Royal Table, which is a theme restaurant that caters to 5 year old girls had both better food and better service, I am actually quite upset by how lame our experience was. Especially considering the price that they charge. Yes, I realize that they cater to tourists and really isn't worried about repeat business, however, neither was Royal Table, nor Bongo's...and the experiences that we had there was far superior to our experience here.

    (1)

  • Jonathan W.

    I made reservations to dine here because of all the positive feedback this restaurant receives.Even with reservations we had to wait over an hour for a table which I consider poor restaurant management. Service was rushed, which is typical with theme park restaurants during peak dinner hours. Food was good but nothing special and is way overpriced. Would not eat here again- I would rather take the boat to Epcot and have a meal that is worth the cost.

    (2)

  • Marina E.

    One of the best meals I had during my trip to Disney World. About 6 years earlier, I first ate at the Brown Derby and ordered a steak that was marinated in Coke, seriously...that's what the waitress told me. It was one of the top 5 steaks I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. I returned hoping to have it again but it was no longer on their menu. After I wiped my tears away, I ordered the char-grilled filet of beef which was accompanied with white truffle whipped potatoes, mushroom ragout, cippolini onions, and red wine reduction....and I started crying again. It was excellent. Everyone in the restaurant was so pleasant and nice. I would love to return.

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    We haven't been to the Brown Derby in at least 10 years so were excited to try it out again. In the past, the food was good, but nothing that blew us away. Everything about this meal this time around was perfect. We went for lunch and our server was friendly and very attentive. Drink refills came to our table when we were 3/4 of the way done with our previous drink, without even asking. We both started out with the corn soup with ancho chile oil. Delicious! When the bowls first came out, we realized we should have shared since the portions were so big but in the end we each pretty much licked our bowls clean it was that good. The chile oil gave the soup just enough kick but not overpowering. I ordered the cobb salad as my main meal, without blue cheese. It was very good and I'm surprised that people order this as an appetizer. It's huge! I personally wasn't not a huge fan of the lettuce that was used but everything was fresh and crisp. The other meal we had was the filet mignon with ugly tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and some sort of cabernet sauce. Wow! This was honestly one of the best entrees we've had in years on property! The filet was cooked and seasoned perfectly and went well with all of the accompaniments. I actually stopped eating my salad and ate the remainder of what my father didn't want from his meal. We have eaten at all of the signature steak houses on property (Le Cellier, Yachtsman, etc) and this blew them all away. We passed on dessert unfortunately but can't wait to go back for the filet again!

    (5)

  • Bob B.

    Over cooked pasta with a horrible tomato sauce that they call cioppino. Cobb salad...... it was chopped up into nothingness.... baby food.... not good. Crab rolls, cold and under seasoned Pork chop........way too sweet and dry I'll never step foot in this place again. Over priced and no apparent talent in the kitchen. It's crazy that Disney cares so much about everything else but the quality of food on their property.

    (2)

  • Neil G.

    We had the best time at the Brown Derby. Even though the place was packed, our host seated us at a nice section of the restaurant. We had the Loch Duart Salmon Glazed with Scotch Whisky over Arugula, Watercress, Local Peaches, Bleu Affiné, Walnuts, and a Fig and Orange Blossom Honey Dressing and the Pan-seared Asian Barbecue Lamb Chops with Citrus Crumbs, Red Thumb Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon, Yellow Wax Beans, and a Minted Shiso Pesto...both are simply EXCEPTIONAL! Good Food and Good Service - what more to ask?

    (5)

  • Nicholas M.

    This was one of, if not the, best meal we had at WDW Resort. The filet mignon was absolutely the most tender and delicious cut of meat I have had in years and the grapefruit cake for desert was inspiring. The environment made you feel as though you were stepping back into hollywood of old. I would eat here over and over again. You must go here; we were on the dining plan so there was no a "cost" but this restaurant would run you $150+ for two people, three courses and drinks.

    (5)

  • Ally F.

    My family was excited to eat here having been to Disney many times before and this was one of the few places we haven't been. We had reservations for 3pm. Checked in 10 minutes before and was told they were running 5 minutes behind. We were given a pager and 25 minutes later we were still waiting. Walk ins were getting seated before us. Here they forgot to print out our slip. We were finally seated a half hour later. Our waitress was nice. But we were all bit by little black nats while eating. The food was awful. My salad had way too much dressing, my mothers had none. I could not even eat half my Cobb salad without feeling like puking. Waitress just said "aw I'm sorry". Didn't fix it. Left the restaurant with a stomach, still hungry, and a good amount poorer.

    (1)

  • Michael L.

    One of the best meals I have ever had. I could not believe how good this food was. I was not expecting much going to a Disney restaurant. Its a "Must go to" restaurant.

    (5)

  • Christina F.

    We came here for my fathers birthday dinner, and really enjoyed it. We got a booth, and were in a little corner so we never felt crowded or like we were cramped with other people. Like many other reviewers have said, this place has very few children compared to other restaurants in the parks. We started with wine and champagne flights, which were great...I love ANYTHING that gives me lots of little bits. It was also a very good value compared to a single glass, and I reccomend it as a way to broaden your horizons. We all shared the cobb salad, which with the bread basket could be a meal in itself. It was very good. I had the pork chop for dinner, which I had well well well done, and it came out perfectly crispy. Everyone else had the Filet, which was a good sized cut, very flavorful, and exactly how they ordered it. (**A tip, It seems to me all the Disney Fine Dining restaurants I have been to err on the side of rare, so we have always had better luck ordering one point up...ie if you like it medium rare..order medium) We had told them it was my fathers birthday, and after dinner was cleared, they brought out champagne and strawberries for all of us, and a chocolate mousse cake complete with candle and confettis for him.We also tried the grapefruit cake, which I did not really like, because I am not really a grapefruit fam. Service was excellent and thoughtful throughout. The pricetag however, after tax and tip it was on the heftier side of $200 for dinner for four, so I would only return for a special occaison, or if someone new really wanted to try it. (I also wish they would have a different lunch menu/price point)

    (5)

  • Karin H.

    Nice place for dinner. Decor is nice, food & drinks were great! Will be back again!

    (4)

  • Andrea M.

    I always get the Cobb salad. It's chopped up so fine, and all of the ingredients mix well together. The service is always top notch!

    (5)

  • Jamie A.

    We had made a reservation prior to arriving (you can make reservations prior to your arrival, over 100 days). We checked in a few minutes prior to our reservation time and was told the wait would be at least 40 minutes!! Are you kidding, with reservations? We did not even stay and left to go eat elsewhere. I was extremely disappointed. When we made other reservations we were either seated right away or within a few minutes. 40 minutes is a lot of time to wait with reservations. Obviously they should not schedule so many!!! The hostess only response was to say, "we aren't taking any other reservations". This is not the service from Disney that I expect.

    (1)

  • Ms. Review S.

    I loved our server and the history of this place, I ordered a Cobb Salad to stuff my face. If you like your salad chopped really, really small, You love it a lot, you'll be having a ball. It was fresh and well prepared, just not the best, Try something different on your next food fest. ***If you don't have a reservation, go early, like 11ish, it gets busy!***

    (3)

  • Paulina B.

    This place was very much like Chef Mickeys except with better food and MUCH better service. My husband and I went for lunch, and although we didn't know any of the Playhouse characters, we still enjoyed our meal immensely. We were seated 10 mins before our reservation, which was nice, and had a very friendly and attentive waiter. Even though we showed no interest towards the characters, the waiter was conscious of the fact that many people do want to see the characters and, even after giving us the cheque, told us we could stay as long as we liked. This was far from the experience we had at Mickeys, and with the superior food, the only thing missing was Mickey and friends.

    (4)

  • Maria B.

    My girlfriends and I took a trip to Disney World as a 5 day reunion extravaganza. (We had all interned for the company the year prior and were roommates.) One thing we all agreed on was that we wanted to do the Fantasmic! Dinner Package, so we decided to go balls out and do the Hollywood Brown Derby, which was/is the top tier dinner package. None of us had ever been to the original, but still appreciated Disney's commitment to being authentic and had fun looking at the charicatures on the walls. I remember it being a slow-ish afternoon, so we were seated rather quickly. Our waiter came to us promptly and not only took our orders, but made some excellent recommendations. To this day I remember that I had the rack of lamb with a pumpkin spoon bread that was absolutely delicious. (Aside: I wish I had taken his advice and ordered the grapefruit cake for dessert. I didn't because I loathe and abhor grapefruit, but one of my girlfriends got it, convinced me to try it, and it was delicious. It was more of a non-specific citrusy, light cake than anything.) All in all, a very solid full service dining experience, and as an added bonus our drinks, which were apparently not supposed to be included in the package at that time, were free. :-)

    (4)

  • Bob C.

    The Cobb salad is simply to "die for" ..... among the nicest lunch my wife and I had while staying at Disney for the week !!!

    (4)

  • George Y.

    We were delighted with our lunch here. Our whole week in WDW was organized around fine dining, including Victoria & Albert's, the California Grill, etc. The Brown Derby was fantastic and SUCH an amazing experience considering that it's located inside the park. We enjoyed an hour in absolute bliss with great service and fantastic food before venturing back out to 100-degree heat. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Andrew M.

    If your looking for a good restaurant at Hollywood Studios this is the place hands down. If it were not for the less than friendly host stand I would rate this place five stars as everything else was excellent including the food and ambiance. Also keep in mind this is considered a Signature Restaurant so its very pricey but well worth it.. Since were on the Disney topic, as Peter Pan would say, "Here we go!!" As I mentioned above, the host stand is the only issue I have here, as soon as we arrived the host behind the stand did not even attempt to crack a smile once (abnormal for Disney) and had a snobby attitude. Despite having reservations we were subject to a 20 min wait to be seated, we were finally seated in what I wouldnt call the most ideal location near the entrance of the dining room but at that point we were just relieved to have been seated... Now on the dining room note, props to Disney on the theming and ambiance that truely feels like vintage upscale Hollywood.. Things got much better afterwards, despite a slight delay in our server arriving to the table, I do have to note once he did arrive, he was awesome throughout our entire dinner. To start we ordered the martini sampler (props to the bartender) and the famous cobb salad, I can see why everyone raves about the cobb salad, truely one of the best I have had and a crazy generous portion easily enough to serve two. For entree I ordered the Duck Two Ways which was excellent and very well presented, meat was very tender and flavorfull and the charred maple glaze was a perfect touch. We splurged and also ordered some dessert, the Chocolate Three Ways was as good as it sounds and was gone within seconds, also very well presented with a wicked artistic touch! Great place for dinner with the girl (or vice versa) or even for a unique dinner with friends.. After a long day in the parks you wont be dissappointed here..

    (4)

  • Elena C.

    If I could give halfs this would be a four and a half star review. It was really great, just missing that little extra that makes it a five star experience. We had a 3:30 reservation but arrived a little over an hour late. We got caught up in lines and such and weren't really hungry until later. We got there around 4:30 and waited about 10 minutes for a table. Not too bad. Our waitress was great but spoke SO SOFTLY! It was a little embarrassing trying to figure out what she was asking you. :) She gave us free champagne though. THAT we understood. :) We started with the famous Cobb salad. They do it all fancy and mix it up for you at the table. The salad was great and I really liked how it was all chopped up small. You could get a little of everything on your fork. For lunch/dinner I got the filet with mashed potatoes and mushroom ragout. I asked for medium and it was really undercooked, medium rare maybe but more rare. Luckily that doesn't bother me so I ate it anyway. It was tender and flavorful and delicious. The potatoes were creamy and a great compliment. T got the pork chop. I'm not a huge fan so I didn't try it but he really enjoyed it. We were planning on trying the grapefruit cake for dessert but our waitress brought over free chocolate mousse cakes (yay for those engagement buttons!). The chocolate mousse was really good, not gritty at all which I've found some mousses can be. And it tasted that much better because it was free. :) Definitely a great, grownup place in the parks to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner. We lucked out and didn't have any kids around us too!

    (4)

  • Jeremy C.

    The Hollywood Brown Derby is a superb restaurant located within the confines of a theme park. Really, this restaurant would put to shame many, many establishments not in a theme park. Yes, it's expensive. But the decor, theming, service, menu, and wine list (yep) more than make up for the prices. Actually you can eat here fairly cheaply if you play it right. All four of us (besides my 3 children) had the exact same thing (hence the limited reviewed items below), and the total for each person was $23 excluding tax and gratuity. Full bar also. Mushroom Bisque-Creamy, light and full of flavor. Cobb Salad-What you'd expect and then some from a Cobb. However, here the items in the salad are not pre-mixed, but tossed together tableside. A nice added touch to a wonderful salad. Banana Torte-Almost Mousse-like, but scrumptious. By far the best restaurant at the Studios, and probably one of the best on property.

    (5)

  • Earl K.

    Being from SoCal and having dined at the original in Hollywood, I was surprised that this one at Disney's Hollywood Studios was so highly regarded and recommended. During our visit to this park, I told the rest of our group that I was interested in trying it if we had time. Around lunch time, we happened to be right next to it and when we asked, we were told, "no wait, they could seat us right away". One of the previous reviewers said it wasn't a good fit for parties with kids, but we had four (ages 8,7,4, & 2) and the staff was good with them and there was simple "kid foods" on the kiddie menu. While the staff is dressed formally and the room looks very "old Hollywood classy", we didn't feel underdressed in our shorts and t-shirts. But then again, it was lunch time and I don't know if the standards go up for dinner (I'm assuming not considering it's in the middle of a Disney theme park). I had a hard time choosing between the blue lump crab cake or the "famous Cobb salad for two". Well, if it says "famous" I have to try it to see what all the hype is about. I must have missed the "for two" part when I read the menu at the restaurant because I ate it like it was no big deal then realized it said for two when I went back online to look at the menu to get the name right. Maybe that's why it's in the appetizer section, it would be small enough sized to serve two as appetizer. While I'm not a huge salad fan, this one was pretty tasty and I think the right choice on a hot, humid day. Our service was pretty good, no complaints that I can think of. The only negative thing I can think of would be the higher prices. I was legitimately anxious to see the bill considering we ordered three additional entrees, four kid meals, and the other couple had some drinks with lunch. As much as I LOVE to try desserts from every restaurant we try, the idea of getting four for the adults and at least three more for the kids at those prices convinced me to suggest the ice cream cart parked outside the restaurant to the kids. Needless to say, they thought it was a great idea.

    (3)

  • Mabelle A.

    My review is way overdue, but we came here on a visit to Disneyworld. We did the special dinner/Fantasmic seating. Overall enjoyed our meal, but wouldn't put the food as spectacular. Service was good. Had the expectation that it would be spendy because of the name and the story behind it. 3.5 stars overall. Not sure if we'd return, but glad we experienced it.

    (4)

  • Veda G.

    Excellent kids meals which means that adults get to sit & enjoy their meals.

    (4)

  • Kim G.

    I wanted to love this restaurant but when we went it was super hot and the love bugs were loving us along with the flies.. The doors were open and letting everything in, including the hot air. Food was okay. The famed Cobb salad was just okay. Everything in the dish was chopped super fine. I wasn't a fan. The salmon dish though with artichokes was delicious. It was a big portion. The desserts were a big hit. Ambience is old school 1950s very romantic and the wait staff was on point. I really would have liked this place but did not being hot when I'm eating.

    (3)

  • Ray M.

    We are here for lunch which is better than dinner IMO. On Disney dining plan it's a two table service. Not worth that for lunch. There were six of us and we ordered off the lunch special menu. We had our tables in wonderland card which took 20% off. The bill was still $132. Not too bad for WDW. Love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Service was average. Cobb salad was very good as a starter. Portions are good. Kids had pasta and wife and I had the burger. BIG burger. All really good.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Two thumbs up and definitely for the adult kids! Architecturally, it's been reported this restaurant is a reproduction of the original and long gone Hollywood legend. But, the derby-shaped roof is missing. Still, Disney paid astounding attention to detail and even seems to have preserved some spirit of the original in its service and menu. I expected little more than touristy backlot burgers and pizza. No, no! Not at the Derby. This is a place where you wished you were in evening attire and a band was playing. From cocktails to dessert this was a wonderful night out even in the middle of the day (and sweaty shorts...just keep that part to yourselves as I'm certain the staff understand already.) Soup, bisque, salads, filet of beef and pork, salmon, lamb, burger, vegetarian...all were there. All were noteworthy and service is top-notch. Of our group only the pork was skipped. If you look in the dictionary (older volumes, of course) you'll find me described under "picky." Entrees were cooked to perfection. Appetizers were appropriate for one or shared bites for two.Scallops and pork belly were delightful. Corn bisque with lobster fritters was divine. The lamb entree was generous enough for two to share. Prices are what they are, but you would expect that for fine dining in other ritzy joints closer to home. And they're not unreasonable given the expectations of expensive drinks and dogs you've already paid for throughout the Disney parks for the past few days. But, at the Derby Mickey is nowhere to be seen. That's outside. That's left behind. It's deliciously relaxing. Even if for just a few courses.

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    My daughter, wife and I had dinner here on a late Thursday night. The restaurant was quite full with folks waiting even though the park was closing in a little over an hour. We had a reservation though and were seated after only a few minutes wait. To start off, my wife and I split their famous Cobb Salad. My daughter likes that salad so much that she ordered it as her entrée. For dinner, I ordered the chicken breast with couscous while my wife picked their filet. The Cobb Salad was awesome and a must try if you haven't had it before. We love all the ingredients in it but especially the avocado and bacon. The dressing is special as well and it all goes together beautifully. The appetizer size Cobb we had is easily shared and in fact it was brought out to us already split. My chicken was served at the perfect temperature and stayed warm throughout my cleaning of the plate. I loved the spices on the skin on the chicken combined with the juicy white meat. My wife's filet was equally pleasant as were the truffle oil mashed potatoes served with it. Not everything was great though beyond the fabulous food. Service was spotty and at times annoying. Our server would disappear for long periods of time leaving us high and dry literally with empty water glasses. It appeared to me that there are no bus boys working here to clear tables and refill drinks. This all seems to be the job of the servers and they can't keep up or at least couldn't the night we visited. That's too bad because other wise I would highly recommend the Derby.

    (3)

  • Adam M.

    We always book a meal here. Pricey. Be ready. Worth it. Great food. Great drinks. Fun exciting environment. All the pictures on the wall are great. Always a great staff. Steak. Yum. Duck. Yum. Dessert trio. Yum. Oh. Bloody Mary for dinner. Yum yum.

    (5)

  • Dave O.

    I used the Disney World App to make the reservation while we walked around the park it worked great I was glad I did because when we arrived there was quite a line of people waiting for a seat for lunch. As with most things Disney understands how to manage people once we checked in at the restaurant we were given a pager and promptly at the time of our reservation we were notified our table was ready. The restaurant is set up formal with linen table cloths and napkins the servers are all dress to fit the nostalgic setting but the customers are dressed like people attending a theme park in Florida in the summer time so don't fret when considering this dining option, no collar required, flip flops and short seemed to be the typical attire. The service is excellent you almost forget you're having lunch inside a theme park and our entire experience was a good one. The food on the other hand was just okay definitely a notch above any of the others in the park not that I've tried them all. I'd say the prices are inline with the experience. We started with the crab cake appetizer it was a good choice but nothing memorable. We chose the Grill Chicken Sandwich and Cobb Salad to share the sandwich was nothing special but freshly prepared which not might be the case at most of the fast food options around the park. The Cobb Salad was definitely our favorite this classic salad was filled with fresh greens and veggies, crispy bacon, egg and cheese all chopped finely and coated with a great house dressing and was more than adequate for two. Our server was very professional, out-going and very attentive over-all we really enjoy the setting and I definitely would come back again.

    (4)

  • Bill S.

    Here's a story for the history books. In front of the The Hollywood Brown Derby is a long walkway before you get to the front door. I'm pushing a double stroller and I hear my mom scream (You know that cringe you get when you hear your mom yell in public) "BILLY, TURN AROUND ITS YOUR IDOL REGIS PHILBIN" Now, there is no way Regis Philbin is my idol. I liked him on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Idol? Nah.. So I turn around and there he is with a few assistants. I say, Che si dice? (Pronounced in Brooklyn talk Kay see DEEchay) He says how ya doin' and off he goes. We're all seated and he's seated not too far from us. But he is laughing so loud, the entire restaurant can hear him. A little strange.. Also, what are you eating here for lunch? This has always been my gripe with this place. Who the heck is eating Fettucine Alfredo and going back to the hot sun in the parks? The kids when they were small always ate typical kids food here. For adults we ate lite meals, Cobb Salad and burgers that we spilt. 1/2 burger and half cobb. (Got you thinking now didn't I??) I wouldn't come here on the dining plan, its not worth the wait with so many other cool places in Hollywood studios.

    (3)

  • Amber W.

    I would recommend this restaurant if you would like to sit down for a nice meal at Hollywood Studios. The old Hollywood theme is enjoyable. The salmon entree was really great. I loved the mustard seed and cardamom spice rub. That was paired with a very good Pinot noir. the crab cakes were ok but not remarkable. We also ordered a glowing drink. Definitely order a glowing drink. You get to take the lighted cube home. The dessert trio was also better than expected. Our favorites were the amaretto flan and chocolate sphere.

    (4)

  • Neil P.

    No Disney vacation is complete for me without dinner at the Brown Derby. In fact, if I'm on property more than a week or so, it's not at all uncommon for me to visit here as many as 2 or 3 times during my stay. I've got things down to a science here. I almost always get the Cobb Salad as an entree...they invented it after all (Google it) and I tend to add the soup of the day. Depening on the time of year, this could be the corn chowder, the lobster bisque or the celery root.... you can't go wrong with any of these. If you're in the mood for a drink, top things off with a derby-rita! Things can of course get busy depending on the season, but reservations are easily scheduled about 24 hours out. That said, I honestly have no problem walking up in the off-season. Never had to wait more than 5 or 10 minutes. There's an outside bar (eating area) but they do not honor the 10% pass holder discount. Have Fun! -Neil Note: I'm slowly filling out all of my Disney Reviews so be sure and take a look at my previous write-ups for more Disney tips!

    (4)

  • Rob C.

    Great place the food and atmosphere has that Hollywood classic feel. Fantastic steak tender and flavorful.

    (4)

  • Katie B.

    This is a "fancy" restaurant with meals worth two WDW Dining Plan credits, but it just doesn't live up to expectations. We had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation to be seated, even though it was a rather early dinner reservation. Service was very slow, and water was infrequently refilled. The restaurant was loud and noisy. The food was average. My cheese plate was okay, though when it was served, there was no explanation of what was what. The steak was cooked properly, but it wasn't one of the better filets I've had, and the sides were not flavorful. We got a trio of desserts, but only the crème brulee was truly tasty. Not recommended! Better places to spend your money and get a better meal.

    (2)

  • Michael S.

    It was a toss up between 3 or 4 stars, but the food bumped it up to 4. We opted to eat outside in the interest of time. It would've been about a thirty minute wait for inside, but we were able to get a table outside within five. The service was very friendly, but completely unattentive. My wife and I split the Cobb Salad and the Grilled Waygu Burger. Both items were fantastic. The prices were a bit high, $16 and $22 respectively. The one chicken$[*+ thing Disney does though is how they honor discounts. If we had been seated inside we would have been eligible for a 10 or 20% discount based on our credit card or passholder, but because we ate outside we weren't eligible. Give me a break. How chicken$[*+ can you be Disney?!?! Either offer discounts or don't. Just don't play all these games.

    (4)

  • Adrienne F.

    This restaurant falls into the category of "oh my God how have we never been here before"? While you do have to have a reservation the food here is better than amazing. We arrived for lunch and ended up staying most of the day with their superior cocktails and food. The grilled Wagyu beef burger with Gruyere cheese heirloom tomatoes and fried egg on a toasted brioche was decadent. Grilled scallop appetizer with a small slice of amazingly rich beef. The duck confie with vegetables was also a mega favorite with two different types of cooked duck. They allowed us to order a side of their mashed potatoes with truffles. oMG!! Talik ( or something close to it) was our waiter and he did an amazing job... Always accessible when we needed things and never around when we are deep in conversation.

    (5)

  • Faye M.

    Meh. I don't think this restaurant should be two dining credits (if you have the Disney Dining Plan). I had a chicken dish that was not fully cooked and our waiter was MIA most of the time. Not a good first "fancy" dinner at the WDW Resort for my BF and I. I would recommend going somewhere else in the park - like 50s Prime Time Cafe or the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater...even though I haven't eaten at that Sci-Fi place!

    (2)

  • Ryan M.

    This is one of our top 5 favorite restaurants. We wish another location existed outside of Disney. We would love to come here to celebrate special occasions or to treat ourselves to a fine dining experience. This restaurant is expensive but not unreasonably for the quality food and service they deliver. The filet is among the best steak you can get at a restaurant and the pork chop is THE best I've ever had. We're not going to Hollywood Studios without getting our fix at Brown Derby.

    (5)

  • Joel C.

    This is one of those spots every Disney addict should try once, but it's not at the top of the list for me to frequent again. I wouldn't recommend it for first time Disney diners, either - there are just better priced options/experiences out there to try. The food was really, really good, I'll admit that. So were the drinks, for that matter. Service was okay (they were swamped - made some mistakes that they made sure to make up for), and the place was clean and well-themed. It was just horribly overpriced for the quality of food you were getting, even for a Disney place. Unless you are really looking to check the block on this Disney experience, I don't recommend spending the money to eat here when there are MUCH better options out in town for a fraction of the cost.

    (3)

  • Jennifer M.

    We ate dinner here at the recommendation of a friend. The food was good...for the amount we got. It is priced way too high for the portion sizes of the appetizers. One scallop...ONE, is all you get for the appetizer. What a joke. Other than the appetizers the main dish was a better portion but not generous. We were hot and tired and we're seated by an open door so the hopes of cooling off were dashed. With so many other options, we will try something different next time.

    (3)

  • Regan B.

    Last minute visit to, what I still call MGM Studios (and always will) just to walk around and get some sun. Decided to finally check out The Brown Derby! Food: They have a really nice menu, a great variety. I ordered the noodle bowl and my boyfriend ordered their signature burger. Both were very yummy. Skipped apps and dessert (reason will be explained in "service" comment) but great choices I'll try next time. Atmosphere: Very comfortable. We had a nice little two top in the back. I loved all the sketches of the celebrities hang around the entire place. Service: Which is my reason for three stars. Very slow. After seated it took 15mins just to be acknowledge. We put in our order, drinks and entrees at the same time. Drinks and bread came out with our entrees...20 mins later. During our dinner we were never approached again to see if we needed anything or to refill drinks. Waited another 15mins after finishing our meal (with empty plates) until we our server appeared. Very disappointed. With the prices I would expect better service. $75 for two entrees and soft drinks. We really wanted dessert but didn't feel like devoting another 30mins for it. I will give this place another try. I would really recommend it. I just hope my service is better. Cheers!

    (3)

  • Rob B.

    Best bet for food in Disney Hollywood. We came for lunch and everthing was great. We had the Wagyu Burger topped with and egg. We shared the Cobb salad and 3 mice desserts. Creme Brûlée probably the best. Amazing wine and beer list. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Reservation are a must.

    (4)

  • Acelyn B.

    Finally off the Disney bucket list! Mark A. and I came on a lunch reservation, which surprisingly was available 2 days prior. It actually didn't look very busy at all during lunch, which was curious to us since they highly recommend reservations. Maybe the rush is at dinner. Anyhow, the inside is (supposedly) modeled like the real Hollywood Brown Derby in California, where all the actors and actresses used to go during the "Golden Age of Hollywood." I love history things like that! We decided to split two of the lunch specials: chicken sandwich and the wagyu burger. Both were delicious! Chicken wasn't dry, as I was afraid it might be. Juicy with great flavors to balance, and I could say the exact same for the burger. Bacon always helps, of course! The burger came with fries or potato wedges really, but only four pieces! Not impressed with the quantity nor the quality of them. They could have used some seasoning. Our server was okay, not all that friendly, but got the job done. My only complaint is that the restaurant doesn't have the capability to check annual passholder status via magic band. We wanted our 10% discount but didn't have our passholder cards with us. They can scan magic bands at parking. Why can't they do the same in the restaurants?!

    (4)

  • Marshall E.

    It is always a treat to go to the Brown Derby and I went there for lunch on a Friday. Atmosphere: The place is legendary, and truly amazing once you step inside. Dark wood, pictures on the walls, and servers dressed in old traditional garb make you feel like you are in hollywood's golden age. Food: Now I have only eaten here for dinner and know the place is pricey so I was excited to try out the lunch menu which was a tad bit cheaper and looked interesting. To start, our table split the famous Cobb Salad. Very very good and chopped to perfection. You actually can get the salad for your meal but I opted for the Andouille-crusted Chicken Sandwich. Oh lord this was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had and I am certain of it. Served on a brioche bun, the sandwich is perfectly crispy with mixed greens, tomato, bacon, and cheese and is certainly heaven in your mouth. It is served with spicy coleslaw which was also very good and a unique side as opposed to traditional fries. Priced at $22 you might say wow that's a lot for a chicken sandwich, but honestly that was the best thing I ate at Disney World and left feeling full. Overall: This restaurant is a treat and a very special place. The atmosphere and food make it a must if you can afford it. Lunch is a better, cheaper option and will be lobbying to go again on future Disney vacations.

    (5)

  • Rebecca G.

    Just a heads up: like all Disney sit-down dining, if you are eating here, you should make a reservation between two to six months (!) in advance. Not recommended. Unfortunately, the food was just not very good, and service was poor. The server bragged about how Hollywood Brown Derby was a 'great restaurant which just happens to be inside a theme park'. However, the server was rude and inattentive. Most everyone in my family, a party of 11 people, noticed the poor service. For the terrible service, 18% gratuity was added. Thank you for that. The food was lacking. The crab cakes were dry, the hamburgers were not cooked correctly (three medium rare orders, all received well-done). I found the menu very lacking in vegetarian options, too. The lunch menu is quite small. I steered clear of the tofu noodles, so my next best option was plain pasta alfredo which was pretty disappointing for a restaurant reservation I booked months ago.

    (2)

  • Rebecca E.

    Beautiful, great food, and amazing service. I have never been disappointed here and I eat at this restaurant every time I am in Disney.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    It was a treat to get to eat here! I rarely treat myself to such an expensive experience, but this was worth it. I probably wouldn't have chosen to eat here simply because of the price; however, they do a special lunch where you can Dine with an Imagineer. So cool to spend a few hours talking to someone who works inside the parks and designs rides and other experiences. I highly recommend it! Bonus, the food was to die for. They serve a four course lunch with the experience. I had their corn bisque, signature cobb salad, filet mignon (cooked to perfection, basically melted in my mouth), and a plate of three desserts, including their grapefruit cake. Our server was top notch. She was very friendly and professional, kept our drinks full, and accommodated all special requests. She even told us the history of the restaurant, which added to the experience. I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. Probably one of Disney's best.

    (5)

  • Alexandra I.

    The worst restaurant experience of my life. If you don't read the rest of this story (which you should, it's unbelievable), this restaurant was responsible for almost ruining our entire Disney experience. Three of my friends and I came here for a nice meal. Service was fine, and the food was okay at best. The one star review comes from the last few minutes of the meal. After four entrees, two appetizers, and two bottles of wine, we asked for our $300 tab to be split evenly between the four of us. Let it be noted all four of us are in our 20s and are in the service industry. The server comes back with our checks, informing two of us (myself included) the our cards were "declined". Upon a bewildering update of my checking account (all of us had saved over a grand for this trip each) I saw I had over $400 in my account, and four charges from The Brown Derby. We were in a hurry to catch our last Fastpass for Star Tours, so one of my Friends tried to cover us with her remaining cash, and another tried to cover me with his card. Well, upon re-running his card for my share of the bill, we were told that his card, too, was declined. Not only that, but the original charge for his share of the bill was "no longer accepted". You want to know why? Because instead of just charging him for another quarter of the bill, they voided the first payment and charged him for one half of the bill. Long story kind of short, while my friends and I were on the phone with our banks, the manager came by to offer absolutely no apology for such a tremendous inconvenience, instead patrolling the entrance to make sure us young hooligans didn't skip out on our bill, despite her server's colossal mistake. My bank informed me that the first charge from the restaurant was accepted, but since a second charge was run consecutively for almost the same amount, they put a block on my account. Since my friends also banked with same bank (except for one), the same thing happened to them. The server miscalculated, voided the original payments on mine and my friend's cards, try to void and re-run them, but them had the nerve to inform us that our cards were "declined", instead of "I screwed up". The manager was resolutely unapologetic, told us that their computers didn't print void slips (bull crap, we all work in the industry), and offered nothing for recompense. She instead decided to treat us like delinquent children and humiliated us in front of other tables, never once admitting or confronting the fact that her and her sever had just tied up well over $600 in funds we needed for the rest of our trip, wasted our Fastpasses that we paid money for, as well as cost us almost an hour of our time. I cannot recall a time when I was ever so disgusted, embarrassed, and angry with an establishment. The Brown Derby should be ashamed. I am astonished this place is still allowed to conduct business with the innocent, unassuming public. As I write this, my dinner was Tuesday night. It is now Monday. I just checked my account to see that a charge from the Brown Derby had just been accepted, despite the fact that my friend was eventually able to pay for my quarter of the bill by the end of this astonishing debacle. Hope you are happy with your extra $76, Brown Derby, because I, nor anyone I know, will never spend a penny in your establishment ever again. I should note that the only thing that saved our trip were the kind people at Guest Relations who offered us a $100 dining card and extra Fastpasses for Magic Kingdom. We only received these because we were smart enough to complain. Save yourself the time and pain and avoid this place like the plague.

    (1)

  • Sarah C.

    If I could review just the Cobb salad I would give this place a 5!! However when you round everything together I can see how this place is 3 1/2 stars. I'm rounding to 4 due to the salad and the fact that they offer salad with fresh ingredients (we are at a theme park overall most of the food selection leans towards the unhealthy side). Make reservations ahead of time, my party did and we got seated promptly. I understand that this restaurant is inside Hollywood Studios so people are pretty casual but considering the prices I feel like it didn't quite match the ambiance. Service was spotty although our server was nice she did lag due to her serving a number of tables. Volume was loud lots of screaming and crying kids and cramped seating. If you're going to dine here order the Cobb salad the entree is only $16 which is less expensive than their other entrees. It's absolutely delicious and its a hearty salad so it will keep you full! The much raved about grapefruit cake in my opinion was just alright. Do yourself a favor and just order the mini version for $3.50 you get to say you tried it and you don't put a huge dent in your wallet. At the end they give you recipes for the Cobb salad and the grapefruit cake. Nice touch but realistically there's a bunch of ingredients like three different kinds of lettuce... I'd rather have someone make it for me!

    (4)

  • Walter S.

    We had a super late dinner at The Brown Derby as part of our 2013 New Years Eve and it was breathtaking. We set up reservations and, after checking in at the front, hit the bar. The park was PACKED and the Brown Derby was no exception. After a brief delay we were lead to our table along the upper back wall. The wait staff was exceptional, as was the meal. I had the Noodle Bowl and I can honestly say that the coconut crusted tofu in this was some of the best tofu I've had in my life. Everyone at our table seemed to love their food, and they even held off on delivering the food to the table until after the fireworks countdown at midnight. The hustle and bustle of the NYE crowd didn't take away from the experience or the ambiance or charm of this place. Great food and a great staff make this a must visit next time you've a special occasion while at Hollywood Studios.

    (5)

  • Stephanie A.

    I truly love the brown derby! I've been fortunate enough to dine here on a couple occassions and I must say I'm never disappointed. My food is always prepared just how I want it and the service is always excellent. The reason for 4 out of 5. The first time I went I was able to get a mango orange slice of cake that was absolutely divine. The next time I returned I was informed that they now do a small dessert platter that has that as a part of it. I NEVER eat cake but this was the ONE cake that I actually found that I liked and it's taken away and now cut down to a minuscule portion and out with other flavors that are not nearly as good or appetizing. Sigh. Would I go back? Sure. But I would probably just skip dessert from now on :(

    (4)

  • D.J. Y.

    During our 2013, "Around the World in a wheelchair tour"... yes I'm late but still worth reading!! This restaurant is one of my favs, top of the list for a moderate price level, considering where we are at!! Some what underwhelmed by the Host staff to make me crutch through half of the restaurant to get to our table, but oh well, the wait staff, food, and drinks seem to make up for that lax in judgement. If you are wheelchair bound, make sure you inform the Host staff, most are around 18yo and not always that up on assessing the access needs of the "wheeled ones". Menu is always solid, make sure, if you have a younger wait staff member and your party has dietary restrictions to get the Chef out to visit your table, they are very accommodating and generous with their time. We had a delay in one of our party's meals, the waitress had the manager come out, he gave us desserts and a group Fast Pass!! That was a nice touch and made up for the kitchen's error. Still this location is one of my favorites to eat at, take the time to visit, it is a great place to get away from the Park noise, crowds, and chaos.

    (5)

  • Craig R.

    Nicest meal I've had in the Disney Park. We prepaid a three course meal which included complimentary VIP seating the the Fantasmic Show. The service was excellent. They handled our party of ten easily.

    (5)

  • Joe H.

    I'm sitting enjoying a decent meal @ the Brown Derby - very good, but not near the quality it's pretending to be. One of the original Brown Derbys photo below. We came for the backstage Fantasmic package. I was hoping for a restaurant like Disney's California grill, but got the usual Disney tourist experience instead -- overstretched waiters, families on the Disney eating plan worrying if the ice cream comes with the fries etc. If they really wanted to make this place worthy of the name they would have to price out the Disney eating plan crowd. Hey but it's Disney right? -- mass marketing of everything, including bygone era famous restaurants -- proving that people prefer the idea of fine dining over the actual experience. I bet the original Derby had bus boys -- the poor waiters here are bussing too -- so service naturally declines.

    (2)

  • Jason M.

    I dined here on my last trip after not eating here for about 10 years. I'm so glad I did because it gave me a new appreciation for this restaurant. The restaurant is modeled after the original Brown Derby Restaurant in California, with dark wood colors throughout and caricatures of celebrities hung on the walls. It fits the theme of Disney's Hollywood Studios perfectly. This is considered one of Disney's "signature" restaurants, meaning it's more upscale/expensive and would require the use of two sit-down credits on the Disney Dining Plan. I feel it's definitely worth it though, the food and service were excellent. I had the pork tenderloin with grits for dinner which was great. For dessert, you get a list of mini tastings and you get to choose three. I've become a new fan of this restaurant and will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • N N.

    We made 12PM reservations for lunch at the brown derby since they have a great looking lunch menu. After being seated and given the dinner menu, we asked about the lunch menu (specifically the burger). The waitress said they are "busy for spring break, and can't handle both menus but didn't update our app or online menu" (she was nice about it). Question: When are they NOT packed full for lunch? Our teens couldn't be more uninterested in eating a fancy dinner for lunch. With two hungry teenagers and feeling extorted for higher prices we left. Where else could we go in the park without a long lunchtime wait or full reservations? No where. So we just left the park and had lunch.

    (1)

  • Frank N.

    Waited just 10 minutes for a table without reservations. Very nice place for a nicer dining experience than normal at Disney. Had the Cobb salad and the fettuccini . Both very good, but be aware the cheese in both dishes was very strong, not used to such sharp cheese especially in fettuccini. I also like bleu cheese, but this one was also very strong. Very nice service.

    (4)

  • Jonathan D.

    During a recent trip to Hollywood Studios, my friend suggested we dine at The Hollywood Brown Derby for dinner. We had a reservation (recommended by the restaurant), but there were plenty of tables that were empty. We had dined at Monsieur Paul at Epcot the night before so we took it a bit easy on this go around. Having read positive reviews about the cobb salad, I ordered the full size as my entree. I found the salad to be quite delicious, but the portion was terribly small. I debated questioning whether I had actually received the full or half portion, but held off. As far as service goes, we had no issues and the food arrived within a reasonable amount of time. The decor is quite bland on the inside, so nothing too exciting to mention on that front. If you're dining on a warmer day, there is a nice outdoor area to sit and enjoy your meal. If there were half stars, I'd have given them a 3.5, but not a 4.

    (3)

  • Grace M.

    This was the first real meal of our Disney trip and I was unprepared for the prices. It had been 11 years since my last trip, but no amount of years could prepare my thrifty self from not ogling just a little. So the lunch menu is smaller than many may be accustomed to, but that clearly affords those in the kitchen the chance to specialize. Nevertheless, there is a vegan option to be found in the form of the noddle bowl which my cousin throughly enjoyed to the very last drop. Two of us, myself included, had the chicken while another had the grouper. All were delicious and satisfying as far as portions werw concerned. The stars go out to our server as well. She knew her menu, was attentive and as personable as one hopes to find in such a setting.

    (4)

  • Meredith R.

    Super let down at this place... We'd heard great things about this restaurant, so we opted to make it our final lunch of the vacation (before immediately hitting the road for Kansas City). We had 12:40 reservations and were seated a couple of minutes early. This was a good start.. The place was about half full with two large groups in the middle area. Our waiter was friendly, but things went downhill quickly... My husband ordered a medium-rare burger (lunch special) and I ordered the cobb (lunch special). We then proceeded to wait... and wait... and wait... We asked several times about our food since the tables seated after us were getting theirs well before us. We watched one table order, eat, pay and leave before we had any food in front of us. I kid you not, it took over 40 minutes to receive our meals! 40+ minutes for a burger and a salad! We even asked about 30 minutes in if we could order dessert right then so that we'd actually get it quickly. The waiter said those are pre-made and would come out instantly. When the lunch finally arrived, we ordered the cake. Big surprise that that took 15 minutes to arrive too. We finished eating and waited more than five minutes for a piece of pre-made cake (granted the grapefruit cake was unique and tasty). The salad was okay, as was the burger but they would never, ever be worth waiting 40 minutes for. The manager took the burger off of our bill to apologize, but this place was a seriously frustrating place to dine. Next time, we'll do the Prime Time Cafe or the Sci-Fi Dine-in.

    (2)

  • Jenna M.

    This place does NOT need my review. But.... It's getting one. Chef is a maestro... The mix of ingredients in the entrees defies English adjectives. Free range chicken complimented with edamame and jalapeño (NOT hot). SNobb (lol) salad as appetizer was perfect size. Corn chowder with lobster fritters=creative. Salmon perfectly cooked with kale & seared brussel sprouts. Yum! AMAZING wine list with a history (try a "flight")

    (5)

  • Shaoshuai Q.

    I waited there forever and still waiting now!!! (30 mins) I guess I can order after 30 mins and get my dish in another 30 mins ?They ruined my Disney experience

    (1)

  • Kelli M.

    The best restaurant in Hollywood studios, Disney world! You must make reservations. Located immediately to the right of the giant hat. It's a nice place but you can dress casual because it's in an amusement park. We had the best service. Very polite and full of suggestions. He was always willing to answer our questions and even brought our food out slow as we requested because we were still full from lunch! We ordered the cheese appetizer with different cheeses, bread, honey, jams, etc. Unique flavors and the goat cheese did not have that steel flavor it sometimes does. We ordered the mushroom appetizer which was delicious and had homemade phyllo bread. We ordered the chicken dish- I don't eat sausage and the sides are mixed with it so he offered to have sauce on the side and prepare two new sides for us- mashed potatoes and green beans. Portions are small for everything FYI. We ordered dessert and you can choose 3 and they are mini which is great because you can taste a few instead of debating what to get and minis are super cute ;)

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    We just wanted something simple where we could sit and wait for the rest of our party to arrive at Hollywood Studios. We figured every sit down place would require a wait without a reservation, but I spotted several open tables on the outside patio at the Brown Derby. Since it had its own dedicated bar I inquired and confirmed that it was a walk-in area. So we sat down at one of the high tops and were immediately served by the attentive bartender. The outside patio is a very nice area: trees provide welcome shade, a tall hedge provides a little seclusion without walling you off from the park, while a small wall keeps what little foot traffic there is at a comfortable distance. We ordered a charcuterie tray juts to nibble as we sat there. With the comfortable breeze that kept coming through, I could have stayed there drinking wine all afternoon. Next time, I might go inside, but I'm not sure I'll want to.

    (4)

  • Blue M.

    I grew up going to the Brown Derby and when I saw it at Hollywood Studios we had to try it. First, let me tell you reservations are a must and the place doesn't open until noon. It seems that the surrounding places all opened at 11am though. I love the decor, complete old school BD! The service was very good and the food...great. Our dining plan covered are dishes at a rate of two dinner credits to one meal ordered. Considering the prices at this place that was a real deal. Overall, make reservations, plan to pay out the arse, expect great food and good drinks, service is spot on, atmosphere is so Hollywood. Oh, and make reservations.

    (4)

  • Mindy H.

    I have eaten here twice now and the first time I would have given it three stars, but this last experience left me scratching my head. I have sat on this review for awhile. This dinning establishment is supposed to be a nicer Disney dining experience in Hollywood Studios, but doesn't live up to it's pretentiousness. The food is a strong average three stars, nothing stands out or is memorable either way. They do have a good variety of options for those of us with dietary restrictions. The chocolate flourless cake was delicious, even though it is not listed on the menu, you have to ask for it separately. Their drinks menu also has an interesting selection of different varieties of flights to try. Be prepared for a very loud restaurant. The servers are all running around and appeared to be understaffed. Our server kept forgetting things, tried giving us things we hadn't ordered, and there was a long wait. Not a relaxing meal by any means. Disney restaurants are typically hectic and busy, but this was overly so. You just expect more for the price you are paying.

    (2)

  • Ian M.

    I ate here recently and I had a reservation for lunch. A bit pricey for me but the food was good and the service and presentation/atmosphere was worth it. I couldn't decide between the fettuccine Alfredo or the Cobb salad. I ate the Cobb salad and wasn't really like any Cobb salad I had eaten previously but it was very good. I would recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Kristin C.

    I love the idea of Old Hollywood, which is probably why Disney's Hollywood Studios is my favorite park. Last time I was here(when it was MGM Studios), I remember walking by the Brown Derby and always wanting to eat there, but seeing as I was a poor College Student working for Disney in their College Program, I couldn't afford it. So, as an adult, I made reservations months in advance for dinner! I was super impressed. The ambiance was PERFECT. It was exactly what I expected, and we were very happy. We were given a cozy booth in a corner, and were able to do lots of people watching. This is one of the more expensive restaurants at Disney World. If you are on the Dining Plan, a meal here will cost you two of your meals. I thought it was worth it though. My boyfriend and I shared the Herb-roasted Rack of Lamb and the Charred-glazed Filet of Beef. Both were absolutely delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the sauces and seasonings were fantastic. The truffle mashed potatoes that came with the steak were delicious, and the steak itself was fantastic. It wasn't a super-expensive cut of meat, but it was cooked well, with good sauces and seasonings that complimented it. The bread and butter they give you is also delicious. The butter is unsalted and the add Hawaiin sea salt. SO GOOD. The menu changes periodicially, but I will definitely come back to the Brown Derby if I am ever back at Hollywood Studios.

    (5)

  • Justin M.

    The food was delicious. The restaurant looks great inside. However, the wait was ridiculous AND we had reservations. We were not only seated 30 minutes after our reservation, but due to a backup in the kitchen, we didn't get our entrées until an hour after we finished our appetizers. I'm reasonable and realize this isn't a common occurrence, so I still give the place high marks.

    (4)

  • Heather C.

    One of my favorite places for dinner amongst all four parks. It has a nice feel to it, like you are dining in an actual restaurant in the real world which is nice given the chaos outside its doors. And I've never witnessed a temper tantrum either by tired, unruly children or hungry, grumpy men such as mine. That's not to say they don't have their fair share of said tantrums, I just haven't seen it. So we try to make this a dinner stop on every visit to Hollywood Studios. I also think the food is consistently good, and I would probably eat here even if it were a regular restaurant in any town, USA. The "Famous Cobb" is really a chopped salad, but always fresh. The appetizer size is big enough for two as a side salad or one as a smaller meal. The blue lump crab spring rolls seem to always be on the menu, and I like those for an app as well. And one of the best soups I have ever had anywhere was here..the brie and oyster soup. It may be a seasonal offering, but I could have eaten a cauldron of it. As far as dinner entrees, we usually end up foolishly arriving for dinner at a time when we are still suffering from over-indulgences at lunch or a dozen Dole Whips, but I haven't been disappointed with anything on the menu. Well, I didn't think their specialty Brown Derby grapefruit cake was that great, but it was still far from being inedible. Always a good idea to make reservations here, but I haven't ever had a problem getting one, especially if you can be flexible on your meal time.

    (4)

  • Tabitha M.

    We had a perfect meal here. The food was delicious (loved by adults and kids alike), and it was so nice to enjoy a champagne flight in the middle of a day at Disney. Who doesn't love tuxedoed waiters and old Hollywood elegance?

    (5)

  • Frank D.

    Had to wait longer than expected but the waiter was great. Pricing are on the high side but the quality of the food is well worth it. I decided to go with the waygu beef burger in stead of the fettuccine Alfredo. The burger was a great choice. Will definitely come back next time we are here

    (5)

  • Angela M.

    The food was not worth the wait. It took almost an hour from when we sat down to get our food. The crab cakes appeared frozen and not much crab. They did remove them from the bill. The cob salad was good.

    (2)

  • Sandy C.

    Our waitress christina were so rude and not helpful. We left the restaurant after 5 minutes.

    (1)

  • Scott H.

    Four stars for lunch. Had s wonderful meal including two Cobb salads, one burger and one chicken dish. Wine recommendation with the Cobb salad was perfect. Burger was as good as it looked although the steak fries looked a little tired. As with most Disney sit down places, making a reservation really smooths things over.

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    I have a new favorite in-park lunch spot! Expertly prepared and presented the food fits with the themed atmosphere of the golden age of Hollywood. I can imagine the Hollywood greats hob-nobbing in the booths that encircle the main vaulted dining room. They pull off the feeling of stepping back in time perfectly. The waitstaff was excellent and attentive. I would add that even the kids meals weren't dumbed down, but just more simple - still expertly prepared. I can't wait to go again. The only complaint is that this fine restaurant is inside a theme park so everyone but the waitstaff is dressed inappropriately. There is nothing they can do to change this however.

    (5)

  • Sofi L.

    Options are very limited on the menu. I asked if there were hamburgers and the answer was no, I asked if there was caesar salad and it was a no. This is because they got rid of their lunch menu because it was the holiday season. Everything else on the menu had so many words to describe the food, that I couldn't understand what I was eating. So in this grand restaurant, I was stuck with eating a grilled cheese sandwich. Edit: As well, when my table was finishing their orders, my father had mentioned the scallops. They said it came with one scallop. One scallop, for $15. Ridiculous.

    (1)

  • Jon P.

    My mom and I came here together having average expectations about the food and boy were we surprised. The food here is incredible! We were definitely not expecting it to be that good. Additionally, the wine that was recommended for our meals was spot on - a perfect match. We also ordered the Margarita Flight - a sampler of three margaritas- and those were easily the best margaritas I've had. From start to finish our experience was great, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

    (5)

  • Doug M.

    The Brown Derby may have invented the Cobb Salad, but that finely ground up mush that they served me was truly awful. It was worse than an Olive Garden salad. Plus the service was non-existent. If you want a quality dining experience at WDW hit California Grill or Jiko

    (1)

  • Nick K.

    Pricier than the other Disney restraunts but the food was excellent. Waiter had an issue with one of the drink orders--one on our party had ordered a shot of Jack but was instead brought a Jack and Coke. Waiter was scarce at times despite few people left in the location. One of the kids found a gnat or other small kind of fly in their side order of noodles.

    (3)

  • Kathy D.

    This is a nice spot to grab lunch or dinner at. I think its probably the best dine-in service at Hollywood Studios that I have tried. The walls are filled with caricatures of famous people and they also have old hollywood stars walking around for entertainment to chit chat with you and take pics with. I ordered their appetizer size of the famous cobb salad for an entree and it was definitely big enough to fill me up. Its a different take on cobb salad where everything is practically chopped up, including the greens! Mix everything up and enjoy every last bite! My hubby ordered the Waygu beef burger with house-made fries. Of course I had to steal a few bites here and there. I always love when something has a fried sunny side up egg! He really enjoyed how well the burger held up. I thought the meat was a little salty, but with everything together it was delicious. Finally, I'm not a huge fan of having bananas as dessert, but the Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower definitely has changed my outlook! I'm not sure why I chose it, but I'm glad I did. It was absolutely yummy and I would totally get it again.

    (4)

  • Matthew P.

    This has to be one of my top few places to eat anywhere at Disney! Let's start with the full bar and great drinks!!! We have done lunches and dinners here as well as just drinks and appetizers, all of which is just AMAZING! Service is top notch!! We ALWAYS have great wait staff!!! Personable, polite and informative!! This staff really love their jobs!!! The food is simply awesome!!! Very little salt, high quality ingredients, we always are happy with the outcome!! ALWAYS save room for the grapefruit cake!! You'll be grateful you did!!

    (5)

  • E L.

    If you like screaming children running around all hopped up on caffeine then this is the place for you. Several tables complained about this large family with five children who caused all kinds of commotion. We talked with the "manager" Jill who did little to nothing to fix the problem. I'm not paying over $50 per person to have screaming kids right in my face! Kids should not be allowed to act that way in a place like this. UNACCEPTABLE!! Food was ok. Would never return or recommend. Bottom line this restaurant is way way waaaaaaay below disney standards.

    (1)

  • Stephen L.

    This is supposed to be a fine dining experience at Disney World; unfortunately it is anything but that. Our reservation is 8:30pm, we pretty much got ignored until 9pm after initial check-in, and the receptionist saw us waiting with a buzzer and everyone else has seated. they apologized and gave us the table. Service is definitely not up to Disney standard. We waited 10min before our waiter showed up to take our order. They seemed to be cleaning up the place to close instead of serving. Wrong items (a soup instead of salad) was delivered. The food we ordered was just average tasting. My venison was over-cooked. Definitely not recommended for the price.

    (2)

  • Anne C.

    You can't go wrong dining here! A Hollywood tradition! First of all, Moses our server and Lingjing the hostess were absolute dolls! So nice! We started out with the crab spring rolls, they were absolutely to die for! I had the cioppino for my entree and my man had the pork chop, both were soooo good! For dessert we split the toffee tower and champagne cheesecake. I also got the Belle of Hollywood wine flight, the certified Californian wine flight and the champagne flight, all were excellent!

    (5)

  • Teresa P.

    Don't bother going here if you are thirsty. Our water was only filled once at the end of the meal and only after we ask. Too bad we were already charged 18% gratuity since we had six people. Service SUCKED!

    (2)

  • gajan r.

    Epic. They know what they are and they do it well. Service was highly attentive. For example the hostess noticed my daughter was sleeping and arranged for a table where we could park her stroller instead of making us park it outside. Our waiter was thoughtful and made good suggestions. The room channels golden era Hollywood, with high ceilings, wood paneling, and waiters in white tuxedos. Food was good if unspectacular. Cobb salad was delicious, with finely chopped ingredients more texturally reminiscent of tabouli than other Chunkier Cobb salads you might have had. Burger was good, although probably had a bit much going on with both egg and bacon. Martini was solid and got me back in the Disney spirit. Dessert were small bites with the grapefruit cake being a standout. The kids buried treasure dessert was fun. A 90 minute stop here for lunch revived flagging spirits. Lunch for three with entrees, desserts, and drinks came to $75 plus tip which in the context was great value. My favorite restaurant of all the Disney parks.

    (5)

  • Phi N.

    Two stars for our decent apps, our entrées on the other hand were ehh. This is our first time here and we only came here because all the other dine in restaurants were filled booked. It's supposed to be a "fancy" restaurant, in a theme park. I made reservations the day before and when I got the a couple of hours early just to ask the hostess what my reservation time was ( never got a confirmation email and I forgot the time) and the hostess couldn't find my reservation so they made me another one on the spot at 4:10. I wasn't shocked that they had open time slots due to their prices. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the park while in the meantime. We came ten minutes early just in case and again, they could not find our reservation!! Another hostess that remembered my face from earlier said she remember me making a reservation and she proceeded to make me another one for 5:10 and apologized. When we got back again and waited 10 minutes (which is fine) we were sat and waited for our server. We had the show package and our server Ti Ti went into detail about it. It was $59 a person for a three course meal. My girlfriend decided she didn't want it and I did, our server TiTi said she didn't care, it wouldn't make a difference to her whether or not she did the package. Now her attitude pretty much killed the mood. My girlfriend is now setup and that carried on throughout the meal. She decided to go with it and ordered the scallops and I got the corn soup. Now the two stars is due to the decent apps, they taste fine. Our entrées were a bit more to be desired. I ordered the crispy duck which lacked flavor and was soggy, and my girlfriend ordered the filet (medium) and it came out med +. Her steak was dry and the butter that came with it didn't help. Now I work at the capital grille, I know our a steak should look and taste. I wouldn't recommend this place..

    (2)

  • Daisy D.

    For as many times as I've been to Hollywood/MGM Studios, I can't believe it took me 20+ years to make it back to dine here. Last time I went, I dined in a big tour group off the kids menu. This time, it was just me and the hubby. My husband ordered the famous Cobb salad and I went with the crab cake (I think). I tried to look at the menu to refresh my memory, but it doesn't seem to be on there anymore. Both of us loved what we had. While this is one of the pricier options in the park, it is nice to have a sit down meal out of the heat from time to time. The food was tasty & a two steps above traditional park food. They usually are pretty booked up, so if you know ahead of your trip that you want to go, definitely try to get a reservation online. If you know when you get to the park, definitely try to stop by in the morning and get your name on the list. If you're willing to wait, they can usually squeeze you in.

    (4)

  • Dan Z.

    What is the point of making reservations? They just try to fill the seats. Waited 20 minutes to be seated, while they were telling walk ups 30 minutes.

    (1)

  • Kenneth P.

    This is my goto restaurant for lunch when visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios! The Original Cobb salad is one of the best salads I've ever had! Their Alfredo topped with crispy mouthwatering pancetta is to die for, it's like it was made fresh in Italy! And you can't go wrong finishing your meal off with a piece of their Grapefruit cake, it has the right mix of acidity and sweetness, it's a one of a kind!

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    This is by far one of the worst restaurants at the Disney properties. The decor is very nice--it has an elegant feel to it and is a nice oasis from the chaos of Disneyworld. The food, however, is completely horrific. I had the noodle bowl, which absolutely inedible... just plain disgusting. It was $30! In LA you can't even sell such a nasty bowl of noodles for $5. In fact, if this was a normal restaurant in "any town, USA" it would go bankrupt from lack of business. The dessert trio sounded like a good idea, but it was 3 misses (do NOT get the caramel custard, blueberry cobbler, or chocolate mousse). The waiter even forgot to bring the drinks. Oh yes, and if you get a glowing ice cube, they will charge you $3.75 for it. Honestly, save your time and money by going to one of the cafeteria styled restaurants in Hollywood studios. You will get the same quality of food for 1/5 of the price.

    (1)

  • Jill W.

    The decor makes you feel like you are stepping back in time, in old Hollywood. Service was attentive; our beverages were never empty. We shared (3) small cakes. They came beautifully played with a nice sauce (had a little kick) on the side. Our 5 y/o liked it too. He had the fish sticks, which were not sticks. They were nice pieces of fish w/broccoli and potatoes on the side. He doesn't like potatoes so I ate them and they were perfection. I had the Cobb salad which is going to make every Cobb salad I have from now on not measure up. My husband had the lamb (I had a couple bites too). It melted in my mouth. Delicious! My husband said they were the best lamb chops ever. He really liked the habanero butter on it. The only downside is we have to travel a very long distance to have it again.

    (5)

  • Ryan H.

    The food is good here but the service is not what one would expect from a Disney restaurant. The servers seem really busy walking around doing things but not as attentive as one might desire. We asked for lemons and limes with our water and they never came. Also, the tables by the window were so loud from the Frozen production outside, I left with a headache. Yes, The Brown Derby invented The Cobb salad, but it's small and has hardly any lettuce. The bread is hot and fresh and comes with excellent butter- sadly, we waited 30 minutes to get ours. We ordered the Grouper, Duck, and Chicken. The entrees were all tasty and filling but the overall experience was disappointing given the price. Each entrée ranged from $30-$40 each and the kids meals were between $6-$14. Dessert looked good but we decided to leave as this icon of a restaurant was lacking in luster this evening.

    (3)

  • Joshua W.

    Wonderful food but be ready to pay an arm and a leg. For adults only, wouldn't bring children

    (4)

  • Troy V.

    Let's keep this one short. One of the best places to eat in MGM Studios or know know as Disney Studios. If you don't go and enjoy their food and experience the look and feel of the decor YOU are truly MISSING OUT !!!!!!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    Fine dining in Hollywood Studios done the Disney way and you really can't go wrong. This throw back to the golden era of Hollywood is well done. There are caricatures on every wall and I'm sure the staff hasn't even had time to see them all. The ambiance is great, the service (as expected) is phenomenal, the wine selection is fantastic, and the food tastes amazing. It is well prepared and well presented. Why only 3 stars? There are two major reasons why I only gave three stars. The first is because of the 8 selections for a main entree, they were out of three of them. This didn't leave us with much of a choice when it came to our main course which was highly disappointing. The second reason is because the appetizers were so tiny I needed a magnifying glass to see them. The cheese plate was ridiculous; one bite per cheese. The crab rolls tasted delicious, but are hardly enough when you're only served one roll. The main courses, from what we had to choose that is, were plentiful and well executed. This was my second time to the Brown Derby, but now I've been and I don't think I'll be going back. If you've never been, it is worth going, but there are so many other lovely places at Walt Disney World where I would rather spend my money.

    (3)

  • Whitney F.

    Went to Disney Hollywood for part of my honeymoon and noticed the Brown Derby Restaurant. My husband and I checked put the menu and noticed the prices first.....whoa! Twenty bucks for starters and ect. Honestly i thought, "this place MUST be good for those prices" but i learned as soon as the appetizer came out that it was a rip off when we were served a lousy starter with one cold scallop and a piece of cold pork belly for the price of twenty dollars! By the way the appetizer was advertised as "scallops" not a single one. We were disappointed in the starter but were still excited for the noodle bowl and bacon fettuccine. The brown derby should be ashamed with the noodle bowl they put on our table. I mean to actually charge guests thirty bucks a bowl of water, overcooked noodles, and hard vegetable. By the way there is no meat in this bowl. Instead tofu and that was like soggy bread! Gross! The fettuccine i ordered was ok but very bland and noodles stuck together. My husband and I work in restaurants and were angry with the crap they are serving with ridiculous prices. We were upset we wasted our time. We asked to speak to a manager but instead of talking to us on a non busy Wednesday, the manager took the bowl off and did not talk to us.

    (1)

  • Donna K.

    Very disappointed Kept waiting for over an hour while numerous tables around us were sat and served well in advance of our party of two. Maybe if the waiter would have bothered to keep us informed it might have been okay, but he clearly did not care to do so. My first negative yelp review

    (1)

  • Kelsey I.

    This is one of the nicer dining options at Disney. Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be any sort of dress code, but I guess the Orlando heat and the Disney kid-friendly culture contribute to that flexibility. I wasn't in a cocktail dress or anything, but I was surprised to see men in hats and tank tops and very small children and babies in attendance. I dined here with a group of 10. The drinks were great, and our server was very friendly. The "famous" salad should be skipped. The components are boring, and the lettuce-to-other-stuff ratio is off. The fish (was is halibut or was it grouper?) was excellent though, and my friends enjoyed the filets. The prices were also relatively reasonable. If I'm back at Hollywood Studios, I'd visit this place again, but if you live in a metropolitan area with solid dining options, this place won't offer anything new to your pallet.

    (3)

  • Magen M.

    The food was very good and the service was good as well. It is very expensive, though, so be prepared for the bill. We had shrimp and grits appetizer (very good!) the duck (pretty good) and filet (pretty good). None of the deserts impressed me.

    (3)

  • William W.

    My girlfriend and I just recently had our annual trip to Disney and decided to try the Brown Derby for the first time, but unfortunately it did not meet expectations. The service was spotty, unfriendly and straight up slow. Our server gave us the wrong cheese and insisted that we made the mistake. In addition it took us another 10 minutes to get plates and silverware so we could eat all of the appetizers we ordered. Once we were eating our apps, we made it VERY clear we were there to eat dinner and our server wouldn't even make eye contact with us. 30 minutes plus had gone by and we had to tell the manager we were ready to order. The server finally came over to our table with a scowl on her face and asked us what we wanted. We put in our orders and waited another 40 minutes after we were well done with our appetizers. The food all around was very good although our appetizers were rather cold by the time we could eat them. In conclusion, we would probably go back but it was not the Disney experience I've come to expect. I have no problem spending good money for a great and special Disney experience....but this one fell flat on it's face.

    (2)

  • Mindy M.

    I brought a group of 10 people here for lunch during a Disney VIP Tour of Hollywood Studios. The tour itself and our guide were great. This restaurant...not so great. Service was so-so. Many people had the chopped Cobb Salad and it looked interesting. I had the Curry Noodle Bowl. Honestly, I get the shivers when I think about how gross it was. The tofu part was good- the rest bore no resemblance to Asian flavors. Tomato soup maybe? For the time and money we spent here it could have been a great lunch for us- instead we were all quite ready to leave at the end. I even contemplated eating a 'real meal" somewhere else I was so hungry from their failure.

    (2)

  • Joyce D.

    The first time I heard about the Hollywood Brown Derby was in an episode of "I Love Lucy". SO, coming here for dinner, I felt like I was fulfilling a childhood dream! To be in a place similar to where Lucille Ball might or was, is just jaw dropping! This place is very classy and I can see why in the episode, Lucy, Ethel, and Fred are in awe of the celebrities! No celebrities during our watch, but to see the various caricatures of the celebrities was fun enough. We were part of the dining plan, so it is "cheaper" than paying for dinner on your own. This place has a amazing food! My friends and got the filet mignon and it was delicious! Words cannot describe how good it was. The best part was dessert, oh and the flights! I got a margarita flight and all 3 drinks were pretty tasty! The staff is very friendly and give great recommendations on everything. Disney, I feel like in general, has amazing customer service! Everyone take note!

    (4)

  • Paul W.

    Service at this restaurant went above and beyond for my dinner experience. As with all Disney restaurants, when you tell the waiter about any food restrictions, the chef comes out to see what can be done. And when he came out to talk to me about my onion allergy, he was apolgetic because he said everything on the normal menu came with onions, including the lamb which was pre-marinated in an onion sauce. I had no idea what to say to him, as it was the end of a long Disney day and my brain wasn't at top efficiency. I was on the verge of simply asking for a dessert, and eating the dining credits of the Fantasmic package, when the chef said he would call a nearby restaurant and see if he could get a piece of unmarinated lamb for me. He was able to do so, and it was excellent! He also prepared a special side salad with arugula and cherry tomatoes which went very well with the protein. The waitress was very attentive the rest of the time and did her job extremely well; I could not have asked for better service than what I was given! The package, by the way, it totally worth it, as Fantasmic is one of those shows that is always packed no matter what night you go, and getting in the fast pass entrance saves you a lot of wait time.

    (5)

  • Jim T.

    2 stars off for poor hostesses, lying about our tables and 20 minutes late in seating our reservation made months ago. Great service once seated, wonderful fresh baked rolls and their signature Cobb Salad! Beef and duck entrees were incredible!

    (3)

  • Michael T.

    This was my first time eating here and was a great experience... Food was great... Service was good... A little slower then I would like but he was very attentive and answered the questions easily concerning my girlfriends food allergies... Would eat there again and again .

    (4)

  • Amy D.

    Overall rating (food, service and ambiance) = 4 stars. Food = 3.5 stars Food and staff were fantastic. We ventured to The Brown Derby for a late night bite while spending an afternoon at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We were able to get a table immediately as it was near closing time. Our waiter was very knowledgable and helpful and the staff attentive to our every need. We started with the famous Cobb Salad but weren't big fans. Neither my husband nor I enjoyed the chopped lettuce style and it was a bit wet in my opinion but the flavor was good despite the consistency. My husband ordered the lamb shank which was fall off the bone goodness. Cooked to perfection and oh so flavorful. I enjoyed the filet over truffle mashed with a fine red wine reduction finish. Both dishes were fabulous! We'll be back BD! Good stuff :-)

    (4)

  • Ashley C.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to. Every time I go to Orlando, my family and I always agree that stopping here is an absolute must. The service is incredible, as is the food. I always order the cobb salad, which is what they are known for. Its amazing, and my favorite salad hands down. I usually order the grapefruit cake for dessert, mmm. This restaurant is awesome. I love the feel and the decor, vintage Hollywood, very cool atmosphere. Its on Disney property, so of course they are going to treat you like royalty. My sister wanted a hamburger, which wasn't an item on the menu, so the waiter told us he would have the chef make a hamburger for her anyway. Now THAT is good service. I love the Brown Derby!

    (5)

  • Tammie P.

    Decent - got the duck 2 ways and filet.

    (3)

  • Mariela P.

    This is by far the best restaurant in Disney me and my boyfriend have ever been to thus far, GREAT service and GREAT food. Our waitress Julianna was absolutely wonderful. She was very helpful, friendly, and always checked up on us. We weren't even half way done with our sodas yet she would always come and bring us fresh soda that wasn't flat. I recommend people ask for her as a waitress when making reservations, she was very good. The food was delicious, we got the fantasmic dinner show package which was great. We paid $56.99 each person for 1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert and 1 non alcoholic beverage from anything on the menu for each person and it gives you the advantage to sit 30-40 minutes before showtime for the show instead of waiting in line for over 1hr. The filet mignon was nice and juicy. I LOVED the banana white chocolate toffee tower, it was sooooo good, I wish I was eating some right now again! Great place to eat and great service, I would definitely come here again just for the service its self.

    (5)

  • Whitney W.

    Great atmosphere. Portions were huge. Cobb salad was decent, Tofu Noodle Bowl was tasty, grapefruit cake was awesome.

    (5)

  • Gwin C.

    Its pricey so we go for lunch. But we love the place. Our first time we were the Hollywood family of the day. Got feather boas, top hats, cut the ribbon, pictures taken- it was fun. Love the soups and cobb salad awesome.

    (4)

  • Kyle B.

    I must apologize first. I have read the other Yelp reviews here and I must disagree with the naysayers. I really enjoyed my experience at the Hollywood Brown Derby. I wasn't expecting to eat here. But I was visiting Hollywood Studios with some friends and they wanted to stop in here for dessert. And what a fabulous dessert it was. We'll start off with the thematics. This is a signature theme restaurant. It's stylized to look like the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood during the motion picture's golden age. It's complete with the caricatures of the movie elite of that era, waiters wearing jackets and ties, etc. It is very well done. I would even say it's complete with it's "exclusivity". Nobody sits right down with a reservation. We arrived in the middle of the afternoon and still waited 10 minutes for a table. The restaurant was barely half-full. That's a classic way to make you feel as if you're a part of something exclusive. As for the food, I can't quite give it five stars as we didn't have a full meal. But the dessert was heavenly. I had the Banana's Foster Cream Delight dessert (recommended by our server as his favorite). I enjoyed that dessert and tried to savor each bite as much as I could. The prices are on par for what you get at a Disney signature restaurant inside a Disney theme park. That means they're a little high when comparing to restaurants outside the Disney experience. My dessert and a soda ran me $14, including the tip. Our service was spot-on. Moses was there when we needed him for drink refills. He was very polite and wasn't a "hard salesman" as some other reviewers seem to have experienced. I enjoyed the experience so much that I came back a couple days later and had the same thing again! Next time I visit Hollywood Studios, I'd like to try a full meal here. I'll update my review when I do...

    (4)

  • Rob L.

    FEEL LIKE YOU ARE DINING WITH THE STARS This restaurant is a gorgeous reproduction to the legendary Brown Derby in Hollywood. We felt like we were transported in time as we walked into the warmly decorated restaurant and were seated in a plush booth. The walls were filled with caricatures of celebrities and the waiters were in white jackets and black bow ties. We looked over the menu and decided on the following: Day Boat Scallop--It wasn't a typo there was only one scallop on a bed of black bean corn pudding and mango papaya salsa. It was good but $10 for one scallop, ouch! Make sure you are on the dining plan. Cobb Salad--One of the signature dishes of the Brown Derby. This dish follows the exact recipe created by Bob Cobb an owner of one of the original Brown Derby restaurants. The salad is full of finely chopped greens, turkey breast, bacon, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, chives, and dressing. I think it is chopped too finely to enjoy the taste of each item; I prefer my interpretation of this dish. Half Roasted Chicken--A half chicken was served on jasmine rice with Meyer lemon and heirloom tomatoes. It was good but not memorable. Grapefruit Cake--Light as air layers of cake with grapefruit cream cheese icing arrived in a pool of sauce and was topped with a dried grapefruit slice. I loved it! Truly original but don't order if you do not like grapefruit. I prefer dining at lunch here because it offers a more relaxed experience and I think the menu selection is better. The atmosphere is better than the food but it so much fun to feel like a celebrity for an hour.

    (4)

  • Britt W.

    Every time I have traveled to Walt Disney World I have has at least one person with me that has never been. When we get to the trip planning part of the trip where we pick out where we want to eat it never fails that the newbie will say, "Ooooh, can we eat at the Brown Derby?" I always sigh, look at the floor dejected and say, "Sure." The Brown Derby has some redeeming qualities. Without a doubt it is one of the best themed restaurants on property. There is a lot of great Hollywood memorabilia from the 30's, 40's and 50's, most notably the Vitch caricatures of movie stars covering every wall. Just the atmosphere alone makes The Brown Derby feel like a special place. But after the novelty wears off I always end up disappointed. The food is rather marginal for the price and in my opinion it is not worth the two dining plan meals that a Disney Signature Dining Experience requires. The trouble with The Brown Derby is that all of the food sounds pretty good on the menu but when the food comes to the table I always think to myself that this isn't what I expected it to taste like. Sadly The Brown Derby has covered the entire spectrum of a dissatisfaction from unpleasant textures, food served at the wrong temperature and a lack of seasoning. I do however enjoy the Cobb Salad and the Grapefruit Cake for dessert. If you didn't know that the Cobb salad was invented at the Original Brown Derby in Hollywood you will know it by the end of your meal because they mention it often. The salad is prepared in the traditional manner with the turkey breast, egg, bacon, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, avocado and chives finely chopped and then lined up in neat rows on top of chopped lettuce. Once it is presented to you your server will offer to mix the salad with the Cobb dressing. The Grapefruit Cake is surprisingly light for a layered cake with grapefruit flavored cream cheese frosting. The secret to their cake is that they sprinkle each layer of the cake with a grapefruit syrup before they frost thus ensuring a pleasant grapefruit flavor in every bite. So here is my advice if you feel your Disney vacation won't be complete unless you go to The Brown Derby. 1. Eat a big breakfast before you arrive at the studios. 2. Go to the Brown Derby for lunch. 3. Order the Cobb Salad and split it with your partner. 4. Order the Grapefruit Cake and split it with your partner. 5. Go to a Disney Signature Dining Experience in one of the resorts for dinner. This way you get the experience the two best things at The Brown Derby. You can eat light and not be in a food coma while you explore the studios. And most importantly you'll only spend about $30 and won't waste your dining plan credits. Be sure to call Disney Dining to reserve a priority seat time.

    (2)

  • Keith R.

    Excellent scallop appetizer with zing - I really liked this. I once again had the Cobb salad but found that I'm just not interested in it anymore (even though I hadn't been here for 3 years) and made a note in my Disney brochure to try something else in the future.

    (4)

  • Emily J.

    There are some things I love about Brown Derby and others I could live without. I love: the decor, the history, the pork tenderloin and the original cobb salad. The Brown Derby is an upscale restaurant inside of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Well, as upscale as you can be inside of a theme park, where most of the patrons sport socks with sandals and fannypacks. The pork tenderloin was very tender and prepared well with with white cheddar mustard spaetzle swiss chard, and pomegranate reilish, although I wasn't crazy about the whole pomegranate seeds on top, just too crackling for my taste. The Cobb is the original and mixed at the table, with tasty bleu cheese and dressing. Unfortunately there were many things I could live without, including the over-solicitous server, who loudly spieled the same jokes at every table and never once refilled my ice tea. I wish they had more than one meat choice, only a NY strip steak as an option, no filet mignon which I found odd. I also could have been okay without seeing the host blow his nose at his stand while we were right in front of it, and last and possibly least, I didn't care for the Brown Derby classic grapefruit cheesecake. I'd say pass and give the flourless chocolate cake a whirl. The prices are high, but not outrageous I feel, especially for being on Disney property.

    (4)

  • Cal I.

    The atmosphere is classic, the service is very "Disney", waiters from afar that have been trained but lack true fine dining experience. When a restaurant charges these prices a certain level of service is expected, it was average. The waiter didn't know what I meant when i asked what the specials were. The wine list was underwhelming, very cliche wine list. The lobster bisque is absolutley awful, peppers in bisque? Bad call, especially with a corn and seafood confit. The grouper was fantastic and the filet amazing. The truffled mash amazing. Not quite worth the price but a fun experience.

    (4)

  • Kelly B.

    Located in WDW Hollywood Studios. This is a copy of the restaurant that movie stars used to frequent during Hollywood's heyday. They even have the caricature portraits of famous stars. The food is more on the upscale end, the reason why the Dining Plan counts each meal here as two. I always find the food and the service to be extremely good here. They used to have pianist playing live while you eat, but have not seen one during my past few visits.

    (4)

  • Jackie G.

    Good steak house food with great service. This is an up scale place and the food reflects that. It was a nice place to have a relaxing diner after a long day in the park!

    (4)

  • cming t.

    so i know what you are thinking... its Disney World, i can just get a hot dog, corn dog, pizza or pasta inside the park and keep riding rides and seeing shows. okay i just have to say - take the time and have a sit down meal here. its so delicious! we had the braised short ribs and the pork chops with smoked Gouda on top - it was sooo good =) the ambiance is just delightful - makes you feel like an "I love Lucy" episode. It is a bit pricey BUT - if you do what my friends and i did - pack a lunch and bring in a drink with some snacks - then you weren't spending money at lunch and could splurge at dinner. we felt it was one of the best meals we had all week long in Orlando (2nd to Fultons Crab House in Downtown Disney). Make reservations just so that you can play until its time for you to eat. Enjoy - don't fill up on the bread as your entree will be so good you would have wished you didn't have that 2nd bread roll =) Oh and i am from LA - and i'm a Disneyland fan. This is better than The Blue Bayou surf and turf.

    (5)

  • Amanda B.

    My husband and I were not really impressed by this restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful and a really neat atmosphere, but the food just didn't do much for us. I wanted the chicken but it came with a chorizo sauce (I don't eat pork)... I asked the waiter if I could have it without the sauce and he said no, everything was pre-made. I'm still not sure why I couldn't order without the sauce, but I ended up ordering a noodle bowl. I didn't like the noodles, as they were a little spicy for me, but the fried coconut tofu that came with the noodles was really tasty. I ended up just eating that and the peas that came with the noodles. The dessert I had (an orange chocolate mousse) was very good and I would go back just for that. I guess I was a little upset that I couldn't order the chicken, but the meal just wasn't that great for what we ended up paying (over $120 for two of us, no alcohol).

    (3)

  • Marky M.

    Given the name and history of the restaurant that is trying to be replicated, I expected a better experience. It is definitely not a loss if you bypass this option while at Walt Disney World.

    (2)

  • Jacob Y.

    This sit down restaurant is one of my favorites at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A bit more upscale that most restaurants at Disney, this place serves a decent American menu for lunch. The corn chowder was great. The ahi tuna...seared...very good. I did find the staff a bit inexperienced. Long story on that one. Just trust me on that one.

    (4)

  • Terry J.

    $90 lunch for two without drinks or dessert. So much to say both good and not so good about this restaurant. As for the good: 1. Lovely interior inspired by the Hollywood heyday of the 1930s and 1940. White table cloths, well dressed wait staff and wood everywhere. 2. Attentive, skillful service. 3. Lovely presentation. As for the not so good: 1. Timid menu. I found this to be an issue at virtually every alleged "fine dining" restaurant at Disney. I had the spice rubbed grouper served over a very small dollop of root vegetables, topped with carrot and squash threads alongside a splash of mustard-infused fruit coulis. It sounds more innovative than it really was. At $33 I expect more - even at Disney. 2. Almost no selections for vegetarian diners such as my daughter - disappointing. Every restaurant wanted to serve her the same thing: some version of pasta with vegetables. We asked our waitress (a helpful woman from Minot, ND) if the chef could prepare a meatless version of one other other entrees. She checked and the chef would not be able to do so. This lack of flexibility and unwillingness to meet the dining requirements of its customers tells you a lot about what is going on in the kitchen. 3. Heady prices given the limited menu and quality of food. Overall: The menu was timid, the food well-prepared and the service was impeccable. The Hollywood Brown Derby, however, fails when it comes to value. $90 should provide a memorable lunch for two and and not just a reprieve from the Florida sun.

    (3)

  • John B.

    Wonderful escape inside a theme park, service exceptional , bit pricey, Cobb salad is huge, easily shared

    (4)

  • Shannon O.

    I found this place to be somewhere between a 2 and a 3 star experience. I had a 11:45 am reservation. When I got there about 11:25, it was a few minutes before opening. When they did open, I had a very interesting experience. There were 2 families in front of me. The first ones who arrived were an older couple with their 4yearoldish granddaughter. They were the 'celebrities' of the day and I got to watch the staff oooh and awe over them, take photos, and officially open up the restaurant. In truth, if it was an adult, it would have been annoying, but watching the small child literally star struck by the entire event was endearing. The food was less than exciting and frankly, the service was the absolute worst I had the entire stay at Disney. My server was a man in his 50s. He was dialing it in so badly, I literally almost handed him my cell phone to see if it would help. Let's start with the fact I came in at *11:30 AM.* When I sat down, he started pushing mixed drink options onto me, and when I declined and asked for iced tea, he became very cold like he was mentally writing me off. Yes, I was dining alone, but I do tend to overtip when I dine by myself. He took off for a bit and came back and asked if I was ready to order. At this time, I was his ONLY table so making me sit there for 10 minutes without checking on me was a bit off putting. I asked what he recommended and the only things he endorsed were the most expensive things on the menu. When I ask a waiter this question, in truth, I'm not overly interested in the answer itself. I like to watch their eyes because it immediately tells me if they are recommending dishes they like or they are just rattling off their speil to up their tips. The man's eyes were as flat as Kansas. However, I decided to take one of his recommendations and order the salmon. It was moist, but totally uninspired. However, it was paired with a salad with peaches, blue cheese, and walnut (1 walnut was served). It was carefully dressed and this salad was one of the highlights of the week. The salmon was dull, but the the salad was amazing. It was sweet, tart, savory, salty and pretty much perfect (though I could have used another nut or two). It saved the dish and made it sing. I also ordered the grapefruit cake. It was a big disappointment. I found it pretty easy to deconstruct and the idea was much better than the execution. It is a vanilla/yellow cake with the cake layers bisected. Each layer is covered with a grapefruit syrup for moistness and also for flavor. Unfortunately, they only got that half right. The cake was moist, but it had almost ZERO grapefruit taste. If you had told me it was just a vanilla cake with pink simple syrup, I would have believed you. It did inspire me to try it at home. I want to make a grapefruit syrup and condense it down into a nice intense citrus flavor. I'll then try to brush it on layers and see what happens. They then had a vanilla or buttercream icing between the layers which was pretty good. The entire outside of the cake was then either iced quite a while ago, or covered in a fondant a couple days ago. The shell was slightly hard and unappealing on the edges of the layers. I couldn't eat it. Overall, it was an amazing salad, pretty good salmon, disappointing cake, and an obnoxious waiter. I probably should also mention he walked away from me twice in mid-sentence while asking a question because he apparently felt he had better things to do. I'm somewhat sympathetic because I noticed a large number of patrons ordering just appetizers or salads, but I spent as much(if not more) as at least one couple near me who were dining on 2 apps and waters. I think I deserved to have at least vaguely attentive serviced delivered without a condescending attitude. And yeah, I tipped 18% though he only deserved probably 10%. This was the first reservation I made at Disney. I wanted to try this place since I first visited as a teenager in 1989. I am a huge movie buff, and it has been a bit of a dream for me. My father was more of a 'quick service fare' patron when I was that age, so I have patiently waited to try to place until I was able to do so. The physical restaurant was lovely, but I doubt I'll go back. The salad was not enough to compel me to return in the face of the other negatives.

    (3)

  • Jess C.

    The previous reviews are accurate. This place is pricey. Part of the reason we came here was because we were starving and it was one of the first restaurants we came across when we entered Hollywood Studios. I looked at their menu posted outside and the coconut tofu noodle bowl looked very appetizing to me so we just walked right in. Well, the noodle bowl ended up to be very disappointing. I've decided from this point on that I will not order any Asian food ever again from a Disney park. I had a side of lobster bisque which was prepared quite nicely. My boyfriend had the pasta, which was really heavy and probably not a good choice for lunch. Our waiter was nice and very attentive but for those prices, I wouldn't expect any less. We spent almost $70 for lunch...which is equivalent to lunching at the Rotunda in Neiman Marcus. (I know I shouldn't compare but I can't help it) I can appreciate the novelty of dining at the Hollywood Brown Derby because it was very nostalgic of old Hollywood but I don't think I'd return or if I did, I'd probably go for the cobb salad because that looked really good.

    (2)

  • Dan C.

    Great restaurant in Hollywood Studios. This is more of an upscale place (2points if you are on the Disney Dining Plan). I don't know that I would take the kids there, although some people did, which was weird because it is supposed to be an upscale place, but the kids are throwing Cheerio's across the table! I get bad flashbacks to working near Sesame Place theme park and the parents would come in and give the kids Cheerios and I would have clean it all up after they left! I had the Cobb salad. The Brown Derby claims to be the originator of the Cobb salad. But just because someone originated it doesn't mean that they make it best! It was okay. I also had the steak, which was awesome! I would go back for it! The desserts had great appearance, but didn't really taste all that great. What really stood out for me, besides the steak, was the awesome waiter! I think his name was Justin. He made you feel like a Hollywood Star!

    (3)

  • Alexandra I.

    The worst restaurant experience of my life. If you don't read the rest of this story (which you should, it's unbelievable), this restaurant was responsible for almost ruining our entire Disney experience. Three of my friends and I came here for a nice meal. Service was fine, and the food was okay at best. The one star review comes from the last few minutes of the meal. After four entrees, two appetizers, and two bottles of wine, we asked for our $300 tab to be split evenly between the four of us. Let it be noted all four of us are in our 20s and are in the service industry. The server comes back with our checks, informing two of us (myself included) the our cards were "declined". Upon a bewildering update of my checking account (all of us had saved over a grand for this trip each) I saw I had over $400 in my account, and four charges from The Brown Derby. We were in a hurry to catch our last Fastpass for Star Tours, so one of my Friends tried to cover us with her remaining cash, and another tried to cover me with his card. Well, upon re-running his card for my share of the bill, we were told that his card, too, was declined. Not only that, but the original charge for his share of the bill was "no longer accepted". You want to know why? Because instead of just charging him for another quarter of the bill, they voided the first payment and charged him for one half of the bill. Long story kind of short, while my friends and I were on the phone with our banks, the manager came by to offer absolutely no apology for such a tremendous inconvenience, instead patrolling the entrance to make sure us young hooligans didn't skip out on our bill, despite her server's colossal mistake. My bank informed me that the first charge from the restaurant was accepted, but since a second charge was run consecutively for almost the same amount, they put a block on my account. Since my friends also banked with same bank (except for one), the same thing happened to them. The server miscalculated, voided the original payments on mine and my friend's cards, try to void and re-run them, but them had the nerve to inform us that our cards were "declined", instead of "I screwed up". The manager was resolutely unapologetic, told us that their computers didn't print void slips (bull crap, we all work in the industry), and offered nothing for recompense. She instead decided to treat us like delinquent children and humiliated us in front of other tables, never once admitting or confronting the fact that her and her sever had just tied up well over $600 in funds we needed for the rest of our trip, wasted our Fastpasses that we paid money for, as well as cost us almost an hour of our time. I cannot recall a time when I was ever so disgusted, embarrassed, and angry with an establishment. The Brown Derby should be ashamed. I am astonished this place is still allowed to conduct business with the innocent, unassuming public. As I write this, my dinner was Tuesday night. It is now Monday. I just checked my account to see that a charge from the Brown Derby had just been accepted, despite the fact that my friend was eventually able to pay for my quarter of the bill by the end of this astonishing debacle. Hope you are happy with your extra $76, Brown Derby, because I, nor anyone I know, will never spend a penny in your establishment ever again. I should note that the only thing that saved our trip were the kind people at Guest Relations who offered us a $100 dining card and extra Fastpasses for Magic Kingdom. We only received these because we were smart enough to complain. Save yourself the time and pain and avoid this place like the plague.

    (1)

  • Kelly M.

    It was a treat to get to eat here! I rarely treat myself to such an expensive experience, but this was worth it. I probably wouldn't have chosen to eat here simply because of the price; however, they do a special lunch where you can Dine with an Imagineer. So cool to spend a few hours talking to someone who works inside the parks and designs rides and other experiences. I highly recommend it! Bonus, the food was to die for. They serve a four course lunch with the experience. I had their corn bisque, signature cobb salad, filet mignon (cooked to perfection, basically melted in my mouth), and a plate of three desserts, including their grapefruit cake. Our server was top notch. She was very friendly and professional, kept our drinks full, and accommodated all special requests. She even told us the history of the restaurant, which added to the experience. I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. Probably one of Disney's best.

    (5)

  • Kim G.

    I wanted to love this restaurant but when we went it was super hot and the love bugs were loving us along with the flies.. The doors were open and letting everything in, including the hot air. Food was okay. The famed Cobb salad was just okay. Everything in the dish was chopped super fine. I wasn't a fan. The salmon dish though with artichokes was delicious. It was a big portion. The desserts were a big hit. Ambience is old school 1950s very romantic and the wait staff was on point. I really would have liked this place but did not being hot when I'm eating.

    (3)

  • Sarah C.

    If I could review just the Cobb salad I would give this place a 5!! However when you round everything together I can see how this place is 3 1/2 stars. I'm rounding to 4 due to the salad and the fact that they offer salad with fresh ingredients (we are at a theme park overall most of the food selection leans towards the unhealthy side). Make reservations ahead of time, my party did and we got seated promptly. I understand that this restaurant is inside Hollywood Studios so people are pretty casual but considering the prices I feel like it didn't quite match the ambiance. Service was spotty although our server was nice she did lag due to her serving a number of tables. Volume was loud lots of screaming and crying kids and cramped seating. If you're going to dine here order the Cobb salad the entree is only $16 which is less expensive than their other entrees. It's absolutely delicious and its a hearty salad so it will keep you full! The much raved about grapefruit cake in my opinion was just alright. Do yourself a favor and just order the mini version for $3.50 you get to say you tried it and you don't put a huge dent in your wallet. At the end they give you recipes for the Cobb salad and the grapefruit cake. Nice touch but realistically there's a bunch of ingredients like three different kinds of lettuce... I'd rather have someone make it for me!

    (4)

  • Walter S.

    We had a super late dinner at The Brown Derby as part of our 2013 New Years Eve and it was breathtaking. We set up reservations and, after checking in at the front, hit the bar. The park was PACKED and the Brown Derby was no exception. After a brief delay we were lead to our table along the upper back wall. The wait staff was exceptional, as was the meal. I had the Noodle Bowl and I can honestly say that the coconut crusted tofu in this was some of the best tofu I've had in my life. Everyone at our table seemed to love their food, and they even held off on delivering the food to the table until after the fireworks countdown at midnight. The hustle and bustle of the NYE crowd didn't take away from the experience or the ambiance or charm of this place. Great food and a great staff make this a must visit next time you've a special occasion while at Hollywood Studios.

    (5)

  • Stephanie A.

    I truly love the brown derby! I've been fortunate enough to dine here on a couple occassions and I must say I'm never disappointed. My food is always prepared just how I want it and the service is always excellent. The reason for 4 out of 5. The first time I went I was able to get a mango orange slice of cake that was absolutely divine. The next time I returned I was informed that they now do a small dessert platter that has that as a part of it. I NEVER eat cake but this was the ONE cake that I actually found that I liked and it's taken away and now cut down to a minuscule portion and out with other flavors that are not nearly as good or appetizing. Sigh. Would I go back? Sure. But I would probably just skip dessert from now on :(

    (4)

  • D.J. Y.

    During our 2013, "Around the World in a wheelchair tour"... yes I'm late but still worth reading!! This restaurant is one of my favs, top of the list for a moderate price level, considering where we are at!! Some what underwhelmed by the Host staff to make me crutch through half of the restaurant to get to our table, but oh well, the wait staff, food, and drinks seem to make up for that lax in judgement. If you are wheelchair bound, make sure you inform the Host staff, most are around 18yo and not always that up on assessing the access needs of the "wheeled ones". Menu is always solid, make sure, if you have a younger wait staff member and your party has dietary restrictions to get the Chef out to visit your table, they are very accommodating and generous with their time. We had a delay in one of our party's meals, the waitress had the manager come out, he gave us desserts and a group Fast Pass!! That was a nice touch and made up for the kitchen's error. Still this location is one of my favorites to eat at, take the time to visit, it is a great place to get away from the Park noise, crowds, and chaos.

    (5)

  • Craig R.

    Nicest meal I've had in the Disney Park. We prepaid a three course meal which included complimentary VIP seating the the Fantasmic Show. The service was excellent. They handled our party of ten easily.

    (5)

  • Joe H.

    I'm sitting enjoying a decent meal @ the Brown Derby - very good, but not near the quality it's pretending to be. One of the original Brown Derbys photo below. We came for the backstage Fantasmic package. I was hoping for a restaurant like Disney's California grill, but got the usual Disney tourist experience instead -- overstretched waiters, families on the Disney eating plan worrying if the ice cream comes with the fries etc. If they really wanted to make this place worthy of the name they would have to price out the Disney eating plan crowd. Hey but it's Disney right? -- mass marketing of everything, including bygone era famous restaurants -- proving that people prefer the idea of fine dining over the actual experience. I bet the original Derby had bus boys -- the poor waiters here are bussing too -- so service naturally declines.

    (2)

  • Jason M.

    I dined here on my last trip after not eating here for about 10 years. I'm so glad I did because it gave me a new appreciation for this restaurant. The restaurant is modeled after the original Brown Derby Restaurant in California, with dark wood colors throughout and caricatures of celebrities hung on the walls. It fits the theme of Disney's Hollywood Studios perfectly. This is considered one of Disney's "signature" restaurants, meaning it's more upscale/expensive and would require the use of two sit-down credits on the Disney Dining Plan. I feel it's definitely worth it though, the food and service were excellent. I had the pork tenderloin with grits for dinner which was great. For dessert, you get a list of mini tastings and you get to choose three. I've become a new fan of this restaurant and will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Ray M.

    We are here for lunch which is better than dinner IMO. On Disney dining plan it's a two table service. Not worth that for lunch. There were six of us and we ordered off the lunch special menu. We had our tables in wonderland card which took 20% off. The bill was still $132. Not too bad for WDW. Love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Service was average. Cobb salad was very good as a starter. Portions are good. Kids had pasta and wife and I had the burger. BIG burger. All really good.

    (4)

  • N N.

    We made 12PM reservations for lunch at the brown derby since they have a great looking lunch menu. After being seated and given the dinner menu, we asked about the lunch menu (specifically the burger). The waitress said they are "busy for spring break, and can't handle both menus but didn't update our app or online menu" (she was nice about it). Question: When are they NOT packed full for lunch? Our teens couldn't be more uninterested in eating a fancy dinner for lunch. With two hungry teenagers and feeling extorted for higher prices we left. Where else could we go in the park without a long lunchtime wait or full reservations? No where. So we just left the park and had lunch.

    (1)

  • Frank N.

    Waited just 10 minutes for a table without reservations. Very nice place for a nicer dining experience than normal at Disney. Had the Cobb salad and the fettuccini . Both very good, but be aware the cheese in both dishes was very strong, not used to such sharp cheese especially in fettuccini. I also like bleu cheese, but this one was also very strong. Very nice service.

    (4)

  • Jonathan D.

    During a recent trip to Hollywood Studios, my friend suggested we dine at The Hollywood Brown Derby for dinner. We had a reservation (recommended by the restaurant), but there were plenty of tables that were empty. We had dined at Monsieur Paul at Epcot the night before so we took it a bit easy on this go around. Having read positive reviews about the cobb salad, I ordered the full size as my entree. I found the salad to be quite delicious, but the portion was terribly small. I debated questioning whether I had actually received the full or half portion, but held off. As far as service goes, we had no issues and the food arrived within a reasonable amount of time. The decor is quite bland on the inside, so nothing too exciting to mention on that front. If you're dining on a warmer day, there is a nice outdoor area to sit and enjoy your meal. If there were half stars, I'd have given them a 3.5, but not a 4.

    (3)

  • Grace M.

    This was the first real meal of our Disney trip and I was unprepared for the prices. It had been 11 years since my last trip, but no amount of years could prepare my thrifty self from not ogling just a little. So the lunch menu is smaller than many may be accustomed to, but that clearly affords those in the kitchen the chance to specialize. Nevertheless, there is a vegan option to be found in the form of the noddle bowl which my cousin throughly enjoyed to the very last drop. Two of us, myself included, had the chicken while another had the grouper. All were delicious and satisfying as far as portions werw concerned. The stars go out to our server as well. She knew her menu, was attentive and as personable as one hopes to find in such a setting.

    (4)

  • Meredith R.

    Super let down at this place... We'd heard great things about this restaurant, so we opted to make it our final lunch of the vacation (before immediately hitting the road for Kansas City). We had 12:40 reservations and were seated a couple of minutes early. This was a good start.. The place was about half full with two large groups in the middle area. Our waiter was friendly, but things went downhill quickly... My husband ordered a medium-rare burger (lunch special) and I ordered the cobb (lunch special). We then proceeded to wait... and wait... and wait... We asked several times about our food since the tables seated after us were getting theirs well before us. We watched one table order, eat, pay and leave before we had any food in front of us. I kid you not, it took over 40 minutes to receive our meals! 40+ minutes for a burger and a salad! We even asked about 30 minutes in if we could order dessert right then so that we'd actually get it quickly. The waiter said those are pre-made and would come out instantly. When the lunch finally arrived, we ordered the cake. Big surprise that that took 15 minutes to arrive too. We finished eating and waited more than five minutes for a piece of pre-made cake (granted the grapefruit cake was unique and tasty). The salad was okay, as was the burger but they would never, ever be worth waiting 40 minutes for. The manager took the burger off of our bill to apologize, but this place was a seriously frustrating place to dine. Next time, we'll do the Prime Time Cafe or the Sci-Fi Dine-in.

    (2)

  • Kelli M.

    The best restaurant in Hollywood studios, Disney world! You must make reservations. Located immediately to the right of the giant hat. It's a nice place but you can dress casual because it's in an amusement park. We had the best service. Very polite and full of suggestions. He was always willing to answer our questions and even brought our food out slow as we requested because we were still full from lunch! We ordered the cheese appetizer with different cheeses, bread, honey, jams, etc. Unique flavors and the goat cheese did not have that steel flavor it sometimes does. We ordered the mushroom appetizer which was delicious and had homemade phyllo bread. We ordered the chicken dish- I don't eat sausage and the sides are mixed with it so he offered to have sauce on the side and prepare two new sides for us- mashed potatoes and green beans. Portions are small for everything FYI. We ordered dessert and you can choose 3 and they are mini which is great because you can taste a few instead of debating what to get and minis are super cute ;)

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    We just wanted something simple where we could sit and wait for the rest of our party to arrive at Hollywood Studios. We figured every sit down place would require a wait without a reservation, but I spotted several open tables on the outside patio at the Brown Derby. Since it had its own dedicated bar I inquired and confirmed that it was a walk-in area. So we sat down at one of the high tops and were immediately served by the attentive bartender. The outside patio is a very nice area: trees provide welcome shade, a tall hedge provides a little seclusion without walling you off from the park, while a small wall keeps what little foot traffic there is at a comfortable distance. We ordered a charcuterie tray juts to nibble as we sat there. With the comfortable breeze that kept coming through, I could have stayed there drinking wine all afternoon. Next time, I might go inside, but I'm not sure I'll want to.

    (4)

  • Blue M.

    I grew up going to the Brown Derby and when I saw it at Hollywood Studios we had to try it. First, let me tell you reservations are a must and the place doesn't open until noon. It seems that the surrounding places all opened at 11am though. I love the decor, complete old school BD! The service was very good and the food...great. Our dining plan covered are dishes at a rate of two dinner credits to one meal ordered. Considering the prices at this place that was a real deal. Overall, make reservations, plan to pay out the arse, expect great food and good drinks, service is spot on, atmosphere is so Hollywood. Oh, and make reservations.

    (4)

  • Scott H.

    Four stars for lunch. Had s wonderful meal including two Cobb salads, one burger and one chicken dish. Wine recommendation with the Cobb salad was perfect. Burger was as good as it looked although the steak fries looked a little tired. As with most Disney sit down places, making a reservation really smooths things over.

    (4)

  • Mindy H.

    I have eaten here twice now and the first time I would have given it three stars, but this last experience left me scratching my head. I have sat on this review for awhile. This dinning establishment is supposed to be a nicer Disney dining experience in Hollywood Studios, but doesn't live up to it's pretentiousness. The food is a strong average three stars, nothing stands out or is memorable either way. They do have a good variety of options for those of us with dietary restrictions. The chocolate flourless cake was delicious, even though it is not listed on the menu, you have to ask for it separately. Their drinks menu also has an interesting selection of different varieties of flights to try. Be prepared for a very loud restaurant. The servers are all running around and appeared to be understaffed. Our server kept forgetting things, tried giving us things we hadn't ordered, and there was a long wait. Not a relaxing meal by any means. Disney restaurants are typically hectic and busy, but this was overly so. You just expect more for the price you are paying.

    (2)

  • Ian M.

    I ate here recently and I had a reservation for lunch. A bit pricey for me but the food was good and the service and presentation/atmosphere was worth it. I couldn't decide between the fettuccine Alfredo or the Cobb salad. I ate the Cobb salad and wasn't really like any Cobb salad I had eaten previously but it was very good. I would recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Kristin C.

    I love the idea of Old Hollywood, which is probably why Disney's Hollywood Studios is my favorite park. Last time I was here(when it was MGM Studios), I remember walking by the Brown Derby and always wanting to eat there, but seeing as I was a poor College Student working for Disney in their College Program, I couldn't afford it. So, as an adult, I made reservations months in advance for dinner! I was super impressed. The ambiance was PERFECT. It was exactly what I expected, and we were very happy. We were given a cozy booth in a corner, and were able to do lots of people watching. This is one of the more expensive restaurants at Disney World. If you are on the Dining Plan, a meal here will cost you two of your meals. I thought it was worth it though. My boyfriend and I shared the Herb-roasted Rack of Lamb and the Charred-glazed Filet of Beef. Both were absolutely delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the sauces and seasonings were fantastic. The truffle mashed potatoes that came with the steak were delicious, and the steak itself was fantastic. It wasn't a super-expensive cut of meat, but it was cooked well, with good sauces and seasonings that complimented it. The bread and butter they give you is also delicious. The butter is unsalted and the add Hawaiin sea salt. SO GOOD. The menu changes periodicially, but I will definitely come back to the Brown Derby if I am ever back at Hollywood Studios.

    (5)

  • Justin M.

    The food was delicious. The restaurant looks great inside. However, the wait was ridiculous AND we had reservations. We were not only seated 30 minutes after our reservation, but due to a backup in the kitchen, we didn't get our entrées until an hour after we finished our appetizers. I'm reasonable and realize this isn't a common occurrence, so I still give the place high marks.

    (4)

  • Heather C.

    One of my favorite places for dinner amongst all four parks. It has a nice feel to it, like you are dining in an actual restaurant in the real world which is nice given the chaos outside its doors. And I've never witnessed a temper tantrum either by tired, unruly children or hungry, grumpy men such as mine. That's not to say they don't have their fair share of said tantrums, I just haven't seen it. So we try to make this a dinner stop on every visit to Hollywood Studios. I also think the food is consistently good, and I would probably eat here even if it were a regular restaurant in any town, USA. The "Famous Cobb" is really a chopped salad, but always fresh. The appetizer size is big enough for two as a side salad or one as a smaller meal. The blue lump crab spring rolls seem to always be on the menu, and I like those for an app as well. And one of the best soups I have ever had anywhere was here..the brie and oyster soup. It may be a seasonal offering, but I could have eaten a cauldron of it. As far as dinner entrees, we usually end up foolishly arriving for dinner at a time when we are still suffering from over-indulgences at lunch or a dozen Dole Whips, but I haven't been disappointed with anything on the menu. Well, I didn't think their specialty Brown Derby grapefruit cake was that great, but it was still far from being inedible. Always a good idea to make reservations here, but I haven't ever had a problem getting one, especially if you can be flexible on your meal time.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    We ate dinner here at the recommendation of a friend. The food was good...for the amount we got. It is priced way too high for the portion sizes of the appetizers. One scallop...ONE, is all you get for the appetizer. What a joke. Other than the appetizers the main dish was a better portion but not generous. We were hot and tired and we're seated by an open door so the hopes of cooling off were dashed. With so many other options, we will try something different next time.

    (3)

  • Tabitha M.

    We had a perfect meal here. The food was delicious (loved by adults and kids alike), and it was so nice to enjoy a champagne flight in the middle of a day at Disney. Who doesn't love tuxedoed waiters and old Hollywood elegance?

    (5)

  • Frank D.

    Had to wait longer than expected but the waiter was great. Pricing are on the high side but the quality of the food is well worth it. I decided to go with the waygu beef burger in stead of the fettuccine Alfredo. The burger was a great choice. Will definitely come back next time we are here

    (5)

  • Angela M.

    The food was not worth the wait. It took almost an hour from when we sat down to get our food. The crab cakes appeared frozen and not much crab. They did remove them from the bill. The cob salad was good.

    (2)

  • Sandy C.

    Our waitress christina were so rude and not helpful. We left the restaurant after 5 minutes.

    (1)

  • Joe B.

    I have a new favorite in-park lunch spot! Expertly prepared and presented the food fits with the themed atmosphere of the golden age of Hollywood. I can imagine the Hollywood greats hob-nobbing in the booths that encircle the main vaulted dining room. They pull off the feeling of stepping back in time perfectly. The waitstaff was excellent and attentive. I would add that even the kids meals weren't dumbed down, but just more simple - still expertly prepared. I can't wait to go again. The only complaint is that this fine restaurant is inside a theme park so everyone but the waitstaff is dressed inappropriately. There is nothing they can do to change this however.

    (5)

  • Sofi L.

    Options are very limited on the menu. I asked if there were hamburgers and the answer was no, I asked if there was caesar salad and it was a no. This is because they got rid of their lunch menu because it was the holiday season. Everything else on the menu had so many words to describe the food, that I couldn't understand what I was eating. So in this grand restaurant, I was stuck with eating a grilled cheese sandwich. Edit: As well, when my table was finishing their orders, my father had mentioned the scallops. They said it came with one scallop. One scallop, for $15. Ridiculous.

    (1)

  • Jon P.

    My mom and I came here together having average expectations about the food and boy were we surprised. The food here is incredible! We were definitely not expecting it to be that good. Additionally, the wine that was recommended for our meals was spot on - a perfect match. We also ordered the Margarita Flight - a sampler of three margaritas- and those were easily the best margaritas I've had. From start to finish our experience was great, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

    (5)

  • Doug M.

    The Brown Derby may have invented the Cobb Salad, but that finely ground up mush that they served me was truly awful. It was worse than an Olive Garden salad. Plus the service was non-existent. If you want a quality dining experience at WDW hit California Grill or Jiko

    (1)

  • Nick K.

    Pricier than the other Disney restraunts but the food was excellent. Waiter had an issue with one of the drink orders--one on our party had ordered a shot of Jack but was instead brought a Jack and Coke. Waiter was scarce at times despite few people left in the location. One of the kids found a gnat or other small kind of fly in their side order of noodles.

    (3)

  • Anne C.

    You can't go wrong dining here! A Hollywood tradition! First of all, Moses our server and Lingjing the hostess were absolute dolls! So nice! We started out with the crab spring rolls, they were absolutely to die for! I had the cioppino for my entree and my man had the pork chop, both were soooo good! For dessert we split the toffee tower and champagne cheesecake. I also got the Belle of Hollywood wine flight, the certified Californian wine flight and the champagne flight, all were excellent!

    (5)

  • Kathy D.

    This is a nice spot to grab lunch or dinner at. I think its probably the best dine-in service at Hollywood Studios that I have tried. The walls are filled with caricatures of famous people and they also have old hollywood stars walking around for entertainment to chit chat with you and take pics with. I ordered their appetizer size of the famous cobb salad for an entree and it was definitely big enough to fill me up. Its a different take on cobb salad where everything is practically chopped up, including the greens! Mix everything up and enjoy every last bite! My hubby ordered the Waygu beef burger with house-made fries. Of course I had to steal a few bites here and there. I always love when something has a fried sunny side up egg! He really enjoyed how well the burger held up. I thought the meat was a little salty, but with everything together it was delicious. Finally, I'm not a huge fan of having bananas as dessert, but the Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower definitely has changed my outlook! I'm not sure why I chose it, but I'm glad I did. It was absolutely yummy and I would totally get it again.

    (4)

  • Matthew P.

    This has to be one of my top few places to eat anywhere at Disney! Let's start with the full bar and great drinks!!! We have done lunches and dinners here as well as just drinks and appetizers, all of which is just AMAZING! Service is top notch!! We ALWAYS have great wait staff!!! Personable, polite and informative!! This staff really love their jobs!!! The food is simply awesome!!! Very little salt, high quality ingredients, we always are happy with the outcome!! ALWAYS save room for the grapefruit cake!! You'll be grateful you did!!

    (5)

  • E L.

    If you like screaming children running around all hopped up on caffeine then this is the place for you. Several tables complained about this large family with five children who caused all kinds of commotion. We talked with the "manager" Jill who did little to nothing to fix the problem. I'm not paying over $50 per person to have screaming kids right in my face! Kids should not be allowed to act that way in a place like this. UNACCEPTABLE!! Food was ok. Would never return or recommend. Bottom line this restaurant is way way waaaaaaay below disney standards.

    (1)

  • Stephen L.

    This is supposed to be a fine dining experience at Disney World; unfortunately it is anything but that. Our reservation is 8:30pm, we pretty much got ignored until 9pm after initial check-in, and the receptionist saw us waiting with a buzzer and everyone else has seated. they apologized and gave us the table. Service is definitely not up to Disney standard. We waited 10min before our waiter showed up to take our order. They seemed to be cleaning up the place to close instead of serving. Wrong items (a soup instead of salad) was delivered. The food we ordered was just average tasting. My venison was over-cooked. Definitely not recommended for the price.

    (2)

  • Phi N.

    Two stars for our decent apps, our entrées on the other hand were ehh. This is our first time here and we only came here because all the other dine in restaurants were filled booked. It's supposed to be a "fancy" restaurant, in a theme park. I made reservations the day before and when I got the a couple of hours early just to ask the hostess what my reservation time was ( never got a confirmation email and I forgot the time) and the hostess couldn't find my reservation so they made me another one on the spot at 4:10. I wasn't shocked that they had open time slots due to their prices. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the park while in the meantime. We came ten minutes early just in case and again, they could not find our reservation!! Another hostess that remembered my face from earlier said she remember me making a reservation and she proceeded to make me another one for 5:10 and apologized. When we got back again and waited 10 minutes (which is fine) we were sat and waited for our server. We had the show package and our server Ti Ti went into detail about it. It was $59 a person for a three course meal. My girlfriend decided she didn't want it and I did, our server TiTi said she didn't care, it wouldn't make a difference to her whether or not she did the package. Now her attitude pretty much killed the mood. My girlfriend is now setup and that carried on throughout the meal. She decided to go with it and ordered the scallops and I got the corn soup. Now the two stars is due to the decent apps, they taste fine. Our entrées were a bit more to be desired. I ordered the crispy duck which lacked flavor and was soggy, and my girlfriend ordered the filet (medium) and it came out med +. Her steak was dry and the butter that came with it didn't help. Now I work at the capital grille, I know our a steak should look and taste. I wouldn't recommend this place..

    (2)

  • Daisy D.

    For as many times as I've been to Hollywood/MGM Studios, I can't believe it took me 20+ years to make it back to dine here. Last time I went, I dined in a big tour group off the kids menu. This time, it was just me and the hubby. My husband ordered the famous Cobb salad and I went with the crab cake (I think). I tried to look at the menu to refresh my memory, but it doesn't seem to be on there anymore. Both of us loved what we had. While this is one of the pricier options in the park, it is nice to have a sit down meal out of the heat from time to time. The food was tasty & a two steps above traditional park food. They usually are pretty booked up, so if you know ahead of your trip that you want to go, definitely try to get a reservation online. If you know when you get to the park, definitely try to stop by in the morning and get your name on the list. If you're willing to wait, they can usually squeeze you in.

    (4)

  • Dan Z.

    What is the point of making reservations? They just try to fill the seats. Waited 20 minutes to be seated, while they were telling walk ups 30 minutes.

    (1)

  • Kenneth P.

    This is my goto restaurant for lunch when visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios! The Original Cobb salad is one of the best salads I've ever had! Their Alfredo topped with crispy mouthwatering pancetta is to die for, it's like it was made fresh in Italy! And you can't go wrong finishing your meal off with a piece of their Grapefruit cake, it has the right mix of acidity and sweetness, it's a one of a kind!

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    This is by far one of the worst restaurants at the Disney properties. The decor is very nice--it has an elegant feel to it and is a nice oasis from the chaos of Disneyworld. The food, however, is completely horrific. I had the noodle bowl, which absolutely inedible... just plain disgusting. It was $30! In LA you can't even sell such a nasty bowl of noodles for $5. In fact, if this was a normal restaurant in "any town, USA" it would go bankrupt from lack of business. The dessert trio sounded like a good idea, but it was 3 misses (do NOT get the caramel custard, blueberry cobbler, or chocolate mousse). The waiter even forgot to bring the drinks. Oh yes, and if you get a glowing ice cube, they will charge you $3.75 for it. Honestly, save your time and money by going to one of the cafeteria styled restaurants in Hollywood studios. You will get the same quality of food for 1/5 of the price.

    (1)

  • Jill W.

    The decor makes you feel like you are stepping back in time, in old Hollywood. Service was attentive; our beverages were never empty. We shared (3) small cakes. They came beautifully played with a nice sauce (had a little kick) on the side. Our 5 y/o liked it too. He had the fish sticks, which were not sticks. They were nice pieces of fish w/broccoli and potatoes on the side. He doesn't like potatoes so I ate them and they were perfection. I had the Cobb salad which is going to make every Cobb salad I have from now on not measure up. My husband had the lamb (I had a couple bites too). It melted in my mouth. Delicious! My husband said they were the best lamb chops ever. He really liked the habanero butter on it. The only downside is we have to travel a very long distance to have it again.

    (5)

  • Ryan H.

    The food is good here but the service is not what one would expect from a Disney restaurant. The servers seem really busy walking around doing things but not as attentive as one might desire. We asked for lemons and limes with our water and they never came. Also, the tables by the window were so loud from the Frozen production outside, I left with a headache. Yes, The Brown Derby invented The Cobb salad, but it's small and has hardly any lettuce. The bread is hot and fresh and comes with excellent butter- sadly, we waited 30 minutes to get ours. We ordered the Grouper, Duck, and Chicken. The entrees were all tasty and filling but the overall experience was disappointing given the price. Each entrée ranged from $30-$40 each and the kids meals were between $6-$14. Dessert looked good but we decided to leave as this icon of a restaurant was lacking in luster this evening.

    (3)

  • Joshua W.

    Wonderful food but be ready to pay an arm and a leg. For adults only, wouldn't bring children

    (4)

  • Troy V.

    Let's keep this one short. One of the best places to eat in MGM Studios or know know as Disney Studios. If you don't go and enjoy their food and experience the look and feel of the decor YOU are truly MISSING OUT !!!!!!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    Fine dining in Hollywood Studios done the Disney way and you really can't go wrong. This throw back to the golden era of Hollywood is well done. There are caricatures on every wall and I'm sure the staff hasn't even had time to see them all. The ambiance is great, the service (as expected) is phenomenal, the wine selection is fantastic, and the food tastes amazing. It is well prepared and well presented. Why only 3 stars? There are two major reasons why I only gave three stars. The first is because of the 8 selections for a main entree, they were out of three of them. This didn't leave us with much of a choice when it came to our main course which was highly disappointing. The second reason is because the appetizers were so tiny I needed a magnifying glass to see them. The cheese plate was ridiculous; one bite per cheese. The crab rolls tasted delicious, but are hardly enough when you're only served one roll. The main courses, from what we had to choose that is, were plentiful and well executed. This was my second time to the Brown Derby, but now I've been and I don't think I'll be going back. If you've never been, it is worth going, but there are so many other lovely places at Walt Disney World where I would rather spend my money.

    (3)

  • Whitney F.

    Went to Disney Hollywood for part of my honeymoon and noticed the Brown Derby Restaurant. My husband and I checked put the menu and noticed the prices first.....whoa! Twenty bucks for starters and ect. Honestly i thought, "this place MUST be good for those prices" but i learned as soon as the appetizer came out that it was a rip off when we were served a lousy starter with one cold scallop and a piece of cold pork belly for the price of twenty dollars! By the way the appetizer was advertised as "scallops" not a single one. We were disappointed in the starter but were still excited for the noodle bowl and bacon fettuccine. The brown derby should be ashamed with the noodle bowl they put on our table. I mean to actually charge guests thirty bucks a bowl of water, overcooked noodles, and hard vegetable. By the way there is no meat in this bowl. Instead tofu and that was like soggy bread! Gross! The fettuccine i ordered was ok but very bland and noodles stuck together. My husband and I work in restaurants and were angry with the crap they are serving with ridiculous prices. We were upset we wasted our time. We asked to speak to a manager but instead of talking to us on a non busy Wednesday, the manager took the bowl off and did not talk to us.

    (1)

  • Donna K.

    Very disappointed Kept waiting for over an hour while numerous tables around us were sat and served well in advance of our party of two. Maybe if the waiter would have bothered to keep us informed it might have been okay, but he clearly did not care to do so. My first negative yelp review

    (1)

  • Veda G.

    Excellent kids meals which means that adults get to sit & enjoy their meals.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Two thumbs up and definitely for the adult kids! Architecturally, it's been reported this restaurant is a reproduction of the original and long gone Hollywood legend. But, the derby-shaped roof is missing. Still, Disney paid astounding attention to detail and even seems to have preserved some spirit of the original in its service and menu. I expected little more than touristy backlot burgers and pizza. No, no! Not at the Derby. This is a place where you wished you were in evening attire and a band was playing. From cocktails to dessert this was a wonderful night out even in the middle of the day (and sweaty shorts...just keep that part to yourselves as I'm certain the staff understand already.) Soup, bisque, salads, filet of beef and pork, salmon, lamb, burger, vegetarian...all were there. All were noteworthy and service is top-notch. Of our group only the pork was skipped. If you look in the dictionary (older volumes, of course) you'll find me described under "picky." Entrees were cooked to perfection. Appetizers were appropriate for one or shared bites for two.Scallops and pork belly were delightful. Corn bisque with lobster fritters was divine. The lamb entree was generous enough for two to share. Prices are what they are, but you would expect that for fine dining in other ritzy joints closer to home. And they're not unreasonable given the expectations of expensive drinks and dogs you've already paid for throughout the Disney parks for the past few days. But, at the Derby Mickey is nowhere to be seen. That's outside. That's left behind. It's deliciously relaxing. Even if for just a few courses.

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    My daughter, wife and I had dinner here on a late Thursday night. The restaurant was quite full with folks waiting even though the park was closing in a little over an hour. We had a reservation though and were seated after only a few minutes wait. To start off, my wife and I split their famous Cobb Salad. My daughter likes that salad so much that she ordered it as her entrée. For dinner, I ordered the chicken breast with couscous while my wife picked their filet. The Cobb Salad was awesome and a must try if you haven't had it before. We love all the ingredients in it but especially the avocado and bacon. The dressing is special as well and it all goes together beautifully. The appetizer size Cobb we had is easily shared and in fact it was brought out to us already split. My chicken was served at the perfect temperature and stayed warm throughout my cleaning of the plate. I loved the spices on the skin on the chicken combined with the juicy white meat. My wife's filet was equally pleasant as were the truffle oil mashed potatoes served with it. Not everything was great though beyond the fabulous food. Service was spotty and at times annoying. Our server would disappear for long periods of time leaving us high and dry literally with empty water glasses. It appeared to me that there are no bus boys working here to clear tables and refill drinks. This all seems to be the job of the servers and they can't keep up or at least couldn't the night we visited. That's too bad because other wise I would highly recommend the Derby.

    (3)

  • Adam M.

    We always book a meal here. Pricey. Be ready. Worth it. Great food. Great drinks. Fun exciting environment. All the pictures on the wall are great. Always a great staff. Steak. Yum. Duck. Yum. Dessert trio. Yum. Oh. Bloody Mary for dinner. Yum yum.

    (5)

  • Dave O.

    I used the Disney World App to make the reservation while we walked around the park it worked great I was glad I did because when we arrived there was quite a line of people waiting for a seat for lunch. As with most things Disney understands how to manage people once we checked in at the restaurant we were given a pager and promptly at the time of our reservation we were notified our table was ready. The restaurant is set up formal with linen table cloths and napkins the servers are all dress to fit the nostalgic setting but the customers are dressed like people attending a theme park in Florida in the summer time so don't fret when considering this dining option, no collar required, flip flops and short seemed to be the typical attire. The service is excellent you almost forget you're having lunch inside a theme park and our entire experience was a good one. The food on the other hand was just okay definitely a notch above any of the others in the park not that I've tried them all. I'd say the prices are inline with the experience. We started with the crab cake appetizer it was a good choice but nothing memorable. We chose the Grill Chicken Sandwich and Cobb Salad to share the sandwich was nothing special but freshly prepared which not might be the case at most of the fast food options around the park. The Cobb Salad was definitely our favorite this classic salad was filled with fresh greens and veggies, crispy bacon, egg and cheese all chopped finely and coated with a great house dressing and was more than adequate for two. Our server was very professional, out-going and very attentive over-all we really enjoy the setting and I definitely would come back again.

    (4)

  • Bill S.

    Here's a story for the history books. In front of the The Hollywood Brown Derby is a long walkway before you get to the front door. I'm pushing a double stroller and I hear my mom scream (You know that cringe you get when you hear your mom yell in public) "BILLY, TURN AROUND ITS YOUR IDOL REGIS PHILBIN" Now, there is no way Regis Philbin is my idol. I liked him on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Idol? Nah.. So I turn around and there he is with a few assistants. I say, Che si dice? (Pronounced in Brooklyn talk Kay see DEEchay) He says how ya doin' and off he goes. We're all seated and he's seated not too far from us. But he is laughing so loud, the entire restaurant can hear him. A little strange.. Also, what are you eating here for lunch? This has always been my gripe with this place. Who the heck is eating Fettucine Alfredo and going back to the hot sun in the parks? The kids when they were small always ate typical kids food here. For adults we ate lite meals, Cobb Salad and burgers that we spilt. 1/2 burger and half cobb. (Got you thinking now didn't I??) I wouldn't come here on the dining plan, its not worth the wait with so many other cool places in Hollywood studios.

    (3)

  • Amber W.

    I would recommend this restaurant if you would like to sit down for a nice meal at Hollywood Studios. The old Hollywood theme is enjoyable. The salmon entree was really great. I loved the mustard seed and cardamom spice rub. That was paired with a very good Pinot noir. the crab cakes were ok but not remarkable. We also ordered a glowing drink. Definitely order a glowing drink. You get to take the lighted cube home. The dessert trio was also better than expected. Our favorites were the amaretto flan and chocolate sphere.

    (4)

  • Neil P.

    No Disney vacation is complete for me without dinner at the Brown Derby. In fact, if I'm on property more than a week or so, it's not at all uncommon for me to visit here as many as 2 or 3 times during my stay. I've got things down to a science here. I almost always get the Cobb Salad as an entree...they invented it after all (Google it) and I tend to add the soup of the day. Depening on the time of year, this could be the corn chowder, the lobster bisque or the celery root.... you can't go wrong with any of these. If you're in the mood for a drink, top things off with a derby-rita! Things can of course get busy depending on the season, but reservations are easily scheduled about 24 hours out. That said, I honestly have no problem walking up in the off-season. Never had to wait more than 5 or 10 minutes. There's an outside bar (eating area) but they do not honor the 10% pass holder discount. Have Fun! -Neil Note: I'm slowly filling out all of my Disney Reviews so be sure and take a look at my previous write-ups for more Disney tips!

    (4)

  • Rob C.

    Great place the food and atmosphere has that Hollywood classic feel. Fantastic steak tender and flavorful.

    (4)

  • Katie B.

    This is a "fancy" restaurant with meals worth two WDW Dining Plan credits, but it just doesn't live up to expectations. We had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation to be seated, even though it was a rather early dinner reservation. Service was very slow, and water was infrequently refilled. The restaurant was loud and noisy. The food was average. My cheese plate was okay, though when it was served, there was no explanation of what was what. The steak was cooked properly, but it wasn't one of the better filets I've had, and the sides were not flavorful. We got a trio of desserts, but only the crème brulee was truly tasty. Not recommended! Better places to spend your money and get a better meal.

    (2)

  • Michael S.

    It was a toss up between 3 or 4 stars, but the food bumped it up to 4. We opted to eat outside in the interest of time. It would've been about a thirty minute wait for inside, but we were able to get a table outside within five. The service was very friendly, but completely unattentive. My wife and I split the Cobb Salad and the Grilled Waygu Burger. Both items were fantastic. The prices were a bit high, $16 and $22 respectively. The one chicken$[*+ thing Disney does though is how they honor discounts. If we had been seated inside we would have been eligible for a 10 or 20% discount based on our credit card or passholder, but because we ate outside we weren't eligible. Give me a break. How chicken$[*+ can you be Disney?!?! Either offer discounts or don't. Just don't play all these games.

    (4)

  • Adrienne F.

    This restaurant falls into the category of "oh my God how have we never been here before"? While you do have to have a reservation the food here is better than amazing. We arrived for lunch and ended up staying most of the day with their superior cocktails and food. The grilled Wagyu beef burger with Gruyere cheese heirloom tomatoes and fried egg on a toasted brioche was decadent. Grilled scallop appetizer with a small slice of amazingly rich beef. The duck confie with vegetables was also a mega favorite with two different types of cooked duck. They allowed us to order a side of their mashed potatoes with truffles. oMG!! Talik ( or something close to it) was our waiter and he did an amazing job... Always accessible when we needed things and never around when we are deep in conversation.

    (5)

  • Faye M.

    Meh. I don't think this restaurant should be two dining credits (if you have the Disney Dining Plan). I had a chicken dish that was not fully cooked and our waiter was MIA most of the time. Not a good first "fancy" dinner at the WDW Resort for my BF and I. I would recommend going somewhere else in the park - like 50s Prime Time Cafe or the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater...even though I haven't eaten at that Sci-Fi place!

    (2)

  • Ryan M.

    This is one of our top 5 favorite restaurants. We wish another location existed outside of Disney. We would love to come here to celebrate special occasions or to treat ourselves to a fine dining experience. This restaurant is expensive but not unreasonably for the quality food and service they deliver. The filet is among the best steak you can get at a restaurant and the pork chop is THE best I've ever had. We're not going to Hollywood Studios without getting our fix at Brown Derby.

    (5)

  • Joel C.

    This is one of those spots every Disney addict should try once, but it's not at the top of the list for me to frequent again. I wouldn't recommend it for first time Disney diners, either - there are just better priced options/experiences out there to try. The food was really, really good, I'll admit that. So were the drinks, for that matter. Service was okay (they were swamped - made some mistakes that they made sure to make up for), and the place was clean and well-themed. It was just horribly overpriced for the quality of food you were getting, even for a Disney place. Unless you are really looking to check the block on this Disney experience, I don't recommend spending the money to eat here when there are MUCH better options out in town for a fraction of the cost.

    (3)

  • Rebecca E.

    Beautiful, great food, and amazing service. I have never been disappointed here and I eat at this restaurant every time I am in Disney.

    (4)

  • Regan B.

    Last minute visit to, what I still call MGM Studios (and always will) just to walk around and get some sun. Decided to finally check out The Brown Derby! Food: They have a really nice menu, a great variety. I ordered the noodle bowl and my boyfriend ordered their signature burger. Both were very yummy. Skipped apps and dessert (reason will be explained in "service" comment) but great choices I'll try next time. Atmosphere: Very comfortable. We had a nice little two top in the back. I loved all the sketches of the celebrities hang around the entire place. Service: Which is my reason for three stars. Very slow. After seated it took 15mins just to be acknowledge. We put in our order, drinks and entrees at the same time. Drinks and bread came out with our entrees...20 mins later. During our dinner we were never approached again to see if we needed anything or to refill drinks. Waited another 15mins after finishing our meal (with empty plates) until we our server appeared. Very disappointed. With the prices I would expect better service. $75 for two entrees and soft drinks. We really wanted dessert but didn't feel like devoting another 30mins for it. I will give this place another try. I would really recommend it. I just hope my service is better. Cheers!

    (3)

  • Rob B.

    Best bet for food in Disney Hollywood. We came for lunch and everthing was great. We had the Wagyu Burger topped with and egg. We shared the Cobb salad and 3 mice desserts. Creme Brûlée probably the best. Amazing wine and beer list. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Reservation are a must.

    (4)

  • Acelyn B.

    Finally off the Disney bucket list! Mark A. and I came on a lunch reservation, which surprisingly was available 2 days prior. It actually didn't look very busy at all during lunch, which was curious to us since they highly recommend reservations. Maybe the rush is at dinner. Anyhow, the inside is (supposedly) modeled like the real Hollywood Brown Derby in California, where all the actors and actresses used to go during the "Golden Age of Hollywood." I love history things like that! We decided to split two of the lunch specials: chicken sandwich and the wagyu burger. Both were delicious! Chicken wasn't dry, as I was afraid it might be. Juicy with great flavors to balance, and I could say the exact same for the burger. Bacon always helps, of course! The burger came with fries or potato wedges really, but only four pieces! Not impressed with the quantity nor the quality of them. They could have used some seasoning. Our server was okay, not all that friendly, but got the job done. My only complaint is that the restaurant doesn't have the capability to check annual passholder status via magic band. We wanted our 10% discount but didn't have our passholder cards with us. They can scan magic bands at parking. Why can't they do the same in the restaurants?!

    (4)

  • Marshall E.

    It is always a treat to go to the Brown Derby and I went there for lunch on a Friday. Atmosphere: The place is legendary, and truly amazing once you step inside. Dark wood, pictures on the walls, and servers dressed in old traditional garb make you feel like you are in hollywood's golden age. Food: Now I have only eaten here for dinner and know the place is pricey so I was excited to try out the lunch menu which was a tad bit cheaper and looked interesting. To start, our table split the famous Cobb Salad. Very very good and chopped to perfection. You actually can get the salad for your meal but I opted for the Andouille-crusted Chicken Sandwich. Oh lord this was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had and I am certain of it. Served on a brioche bun, the sandwich is perfectly crispy with mixed greens, tomato, bacon, and cheese and is certainly heaven in your mouth. It is served with spicy coleslaw which was also very good and a unique side as opposed to traditional fries. Priced at $22 you might say wow that's a lot for a chicken sandwich, but honestly that was the best thing I ate at Disney World and left feeling full. Overall: This restaurant is a treat and a very special place. The atmosphere and food make it a must if you can afford it. Lunch is a better, cheaper option and will be lobbying to go again on future Disney vacations.

    (5)

  • Rebecca G.

    Just a heads up: like all Disney sit-down dining, if you are eating here, you should make a reservation between two to six months (!) in advance. Not recommended. Unfortunately, the food was just not very good, and service was poor. The server bragged about how Hollywood Brown Derby was a 'great restaurant which just happens to be inside a theme park'. However, the server was rude and inattentive. Most everyone in my family, a party of 11 people, noticed the poor service. For the terrible service, 18% gratuity was added. Thank you for that. The food was lacking. The crab cakes were dry, the hamburgers were not cooked correctly (three medium rare orders, all received well-done). I found the menu very lacking in vegetarian options, too. The lunch menu is quite small. I steered clear of the tofu noodles, so my next best option was plain pasta alfredo which was pretty disappointing for a restaurant reservation I booked months ago.

    (2)

  • Jenna M.

    This place does NOT need my review. But.... It's getting one. Chef is a maestro... The mix of ingredients in the entrees defies English adjectives. Free range chicken complimented with edamame and jalapeño (NOT hot). SNobb (lol) salad as appetizer was perfect size. Corn chowder with lobster fritters=creative. Salmon perfectly cooked with kale & seared brussel sprouts. Yum! AMAZING wine list with a history (try a "flight")

    (5)

  • Shaoshuai Q.

    I waited there forever and still waiting now!!! (30 mins) I guess I can order after 30 mins and get my dish in another 30 mins ?They ruined my Disney experience

    (1)

  • Kelsey I.

    This is one of the nicer dining options at Disney. Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be any sort of dress code, but I guess the Orlando heat and the Disney kid-friendly culture contribute to that flexibility. I wasn't in a cocktail dress or anything, but I was surprised to see men in hats and tank tops and very small children and babies in attendance. I dined here with a group of 10. The drinks were great, and our server was very friendly. The "famous" salad should be skipped. The components are boring, and the lettuce-to-other-stuff ratio is off. The fish (was is halibut or was it grouper?) was excellent though, and my friends enjoyed the filets. The prices were also relatively reasonable. If I'm back at Hollywood Studios, I'd visit this place again, but if you live in a metropolitan area with solid dining options, this place won't offer anything new to your pallet.

    (3)

  • Magen M.

    The food was very good and the service was good as well. It is very expensive, though, so be prepared for the bill. We had shrimp and grits appetizer (very good!) the duck (pretty good) and filet (pretty good). None of the deserts impressed me.

    (3)

  • William W.

    My girlfriend and I just recently had our annual trip to Disney and decided to try the Brown Derby for the first time, but unfortunately it did not meet expectations. The service was spotty, unfriendly and straight up slow. Our server gave us the wrong cheese and insisted that we made the mistake. In addition it took us another 10 minutes to get plates and silverware so we could eat all of the appetizers we ordered. Once we were eating our apps, we made it VERY clear we were there to eat dinner and our server wouldn't even make eye contact with us. 30 minutes plus had gone by and we had to tell the manager we were ready to order. The server finally came over to our table with a scowl on her face and asked us what we wanted. We put in our orders and waited another 40 minutes after we were well done with our appetizers. The food all around was very good although our appetizers were rather cold by the time we could eat them. In conclusion, we would probably go back but it was not the Disney experience I've come to expect. I have no problem spending good money for a great and special Disney experience....but this one fell flat on it's face.

    (2)

  • Mindy M.

    I brought a group of 10 people here for lunch during a Disney VIP Tour of Hollywood Studios. The tour itself and our guide were great. This restaurant...not so great. Service was so-so. Many people had the chopped Cobb Salad and it looked interesting. I had the Curry Noodle Bowl. Honestly, I get the shivers when I think about how gross it was. The tofu part was good- the rest bore no resemblance to Asian flavors. Tomato soup maybe? For the time and money we spent here it could have been a great lunch for us- instead we were all quite ready to leave at the end. I even contemplated eating a 'real meal" somewhere else I was so hungry from their failure.

    (2)

  • Joyce D.

    The first time I heard about the Hollywood Brown Derby was in an episode of "I Love Lucy". SO, coming here for dinner, I felt like I was fulfilling a childhood dream! To be in a place similar to where Lucille Ball might or was, is just jaw dropping! This place is very classy and I can see why in the episode, Lucy, Ethel, and Fred are in awe of the celebrities! No celebrities during our watch, but to see the various caricatures of the celebrities was fun enough. We were part of the dining plan, so it is "cheaper" than paying for dinner on your own. This place has a amazing food! My friends and got the filet mignon and it was delicious! Words cannot describe how good it was. The best part was dessert, oh and the flights! I got a margarita flight and all 3 drinks were pretty tasty! The staff is very friendly and give great recommendations on everything. Disney, I feel like in general, has amazing customer service! Everyone take note!

    (4)

  • Paul W.

    Service at this restaurant went above and beyond for my dinner experience. As with all Disney restaurants, when you tell the waiter about any food restrictions, the chef comes out to see what can be done. And when he came out to talk to me about my onion allergy, he was apolgetic because he said everything on the normal menu came with onions, including the lamb which was pre-marinated in an onion sauce. I had no idea what to say to him, as it was the end of a long Disney day and my brain wasn't at top efficiency. I was on the verge of simply asking for a dessert, and eating the dining credits of the Fantasmic package, when the chef said he would call a nearby restaurant and see if he could get a piece of unmarinated lamb for me. He was able to do so, and it was excellent! He also prepared a special side salad with arugula and cherry tomatoes which went very well with the protein. The waitress was very attentive the rest of the time and did her job extremely well; I could not have asked for better service than what I was given! The package, by the way, it totally worth it, as Fantasmic is one of those shows that is always packed no matter what night you go, and getting in the fast pass entrance saves you a lot of wait time.

    (5)

  • Jim T.

    2 stars off for poor hostesses, lying about our tables and 20 minutes late in seating our reservation made months ago. Great service once seated, wonderful fresh baked rolls and their signature Cobb Salad! Beef and duck entrees were incredible!

    (3)

  • Teresa P.

    Don't bother going here if you are thirsty. Our water was only filled once at the end of the meal and only after we ask. Too bad we were already charged 18% gratuity since we had six people. Service SUCKED!

    (2)

  • Art T.

    We had heard bad reviews of this place from years back, and as such, it took us a while before we got around to trying it. I was very impressed with the meal last year, and then when we came back this time, it was even better. I'm glad to see the quality has improved! (Though some other reviews do not share my recent positive experiences, it would seem). The waiter was genial and professional, though I did feel that he paid another table a bit more attention than ours. Granted, we were only two diners versus four, so there is some element of size mattering there, I guess. Also, we were rather shoddily dressed, though that was fairly standard of a lot of the guests. Still, he brought our food in a timely manner, and our water glasses were never empty. The food was fantastic. My wife got the oyster and brie soup and I had the napoleon with mushrooms and bleu cheese. Both were served hot and both were of amazing quality and flavor. Entrees were the roasted lamb (perfectly cooked, expertly seasoned) and the duck two-ways (also cooked exactly as ordered; extremely succulent and flavorful). Barely had room for dessert, but had to have the grapefruit cake, which was, as always, delightfully different and delectably delicious! Sorry for the alliteration. But, it fits. Great meal, fun atmosphere, wonderful service. This might have to be a must-do dining experience going forward!

    (5)

  • Dorothy C.

    My ALL-TIME FAVORITE DISNEY RESTAURANT!!! This restaurant is the reason why Hollywood Studios is my favorite park, and I am REALLY not exaggerating. I've been to California Grill (Contemporary Resort), Jiko (Animal Kingdom Lounge), Cinderella's Castle (Magic Kingdom), Coral Reef (EPCOT), Chefs de France (EPCOT), Le Cellier Steakhouse (EPCOT)--so basically all the top rated dining, and this is still my favorite. Sure, to the younger members, it may not have the "ambiance" that the California Grill has with the fireworks, but this is a classy (or as class as Disney can get) place for adults and younger ones who appreciate Hollywood glamour and nostalgia. I've been to this restaurant since I was a little kid to now when I'm in my 20s. For parties with small children, be sure to eat there for an early lunch (I'd say whenever it opens. Check the hours). The staff will pick one lucky kid to cut the ribbon to enter the restaurant. I think they do another one at 4:30 right before it's open for dinner. Anyway, it's just a really special experience, and they take pictures and document it in a beautiful Brown Derby brochure for you. Also for kids: the Shirley Temples (or Mickey Mouse) somehow taste better here. For families on a budget: again, this restaurant is not an experience you want to miss, so eat here for lunch at least. The Cobb Salad is classic, but I must say anytime they have a gazpacho or corn chowder it is perfection. They also have a wide array of cocktails. There's special ones that light up too. For the adults: If you're a classic movie geek like me, you really have to eat here and try to identify the movie stars. I think it really sets you back in time, and not in a cheesy way. The staff is dressed in classy uniforms and it is really Old Hollywood. And now that the Brown Derby doesn't exist in California anymore, it's all the more reason to eat here. You cannot miss the Grapefruit cake either!!! The sauce is what makes this cake and you can't find it anywhere else. If you're dining at night, be sure to ask your server for the Phantasmic! show special pass. That way you not only get an amazing dinner, but also get to cut the line.

    (5)

  • gajan r.

    Epic. They know what they are and they do it well. Service was highly attentive. For example the hostess noticed my daughter was sleeping and arranged for a table where we could park her stroller instead of making us park it outside. Our waiter was thoughtful and made good suggestions. The room channels golden era Hollywood, with high ceilings, wood paneling, and waiters in white tuxedos. Food was good if unspectacular. Cobb salad was delicious, with finely chopped ingredients more texturally reminiscent of tabouli than other Chunkier Cobb salads you might have had. Burger was good, although probably had a bit much going on with both egg and bacon. Martini was solid and got me back in the Disney spirit. Dessert were small bites with the grapefruit cake being a standout. The kids buried treasure dessert was fun. A 90 minute stop here for lunch revived flagging spirits. Lunch for three with entrees, desserts, and drinks came to $75 plus tip which in the context was great value. My favorite restaurant of all the Disney parks.

    (5)

  • Michael T.

    This was my first time eating here and was a great experience... Food was great... Service was good... A little slower then I would like but he was very attentive and answered the questions easily concerning my girlfriends food allergies... Would eat there again and again .

    (4)

  • Dumont R.

    First off we got seated in the vip room, which with all the hoards of screaming kids in the main room, was a nice break. And while on that topic. . If you have young kids that clearly do not know how to behave, why bring them to this restaurant? Anyhow. .. our waiter was awesome first and foremost. The salted butter was a nice touch to start off the meal, and the cobb was also very nice. I do unfortunately have two complaints, while still very tasty. . my filet, which I ordered med rare, was very much medium well. Which at $45 is not ok. Secondly, one of the desserts on the trio plate was not what we ordered but by then I was too full to point it out. This place is pricey, but you're in disney so what do you expect? I still gave it a good score because the ambiance and service was great. And while not stellar, the food was still pretty good.

    (4)

  • Jim L.

    The J/J Burger Tour roars into Disney for the very first time and nails one of the all time great burgers! After a day of kicking maximum ass on such cool deals as the Aerosmith Rockin' Roller Coaster, Hollywood Tower of Terror, and Indian Jones stunt show, ya gotta have a big appetite, no? We sat right down in this beauty of a restaurant and I saw..........cue the heavenly music........the burger. The Grilled Waygu Beef Burger. My goodness, what an amazing piece of work. Look at that thing! 10 oz. of prime beef, pastrami, gruyere cheese, heirloom tomato, avacado, sunny side egg, cognac mustard aioili, and served on a toasted brioche bun. READ THAT AGAIN! Lawd have mercy..............one of the top five burgers ever. What else am I supposed to say. Every once in a while, you find that burger that walks the line between food and religious experience. It costs $22.95. Worth every delicious penny. I would have eaten pennies if they put them on this burger. I don't even remember what else they have on the menu here................ J/J Burger Tour says; best burger in all of Disney.

    (5)

  • Autumn P.

    My family had a great time here. The staff was so sweet. Every day they choose a family for the opening ceremony to cut a ribbon to the dinning room. The food was great! It's worth the wait to eat here.

    (5)

  • Mitch K.

    Loved it. Great service, we were seated at a round booth that gave us a full view of the restaurant, delicious appetizers, my lamb was awesome, etc. I hadn't been here in something like 20 years and after the wonderful dinner we had I know it won't be another 20 before we're back. Make sure to book the Fantasmic dinner package if you want to see the show as it gives you special access to center seating. Not even the people using FastPass get seats as good as that!

    (5)

  • Pat J.

    We usually quite happy just splitting a couple of beef sliders at the Brown Derby Lounge. Thought we'd go uptown and eat in the Brown Derby proper so we could get the full sized Wagyu Burger. Must admit it was a nice, quiet air conditioned respite from the theme park. But the burger was a let down. The menu didn't mention the lettuce or red onions or we would have gotten them on the side. It's a real pet peeve when menus don't explain exactly what the meal contains. And even with a fried egg the medium-rare burger was pretty dry. No ooze factor at all. The avocado was not actual avocado slices but just a schmear of avocado spread. It came with a side of 4 steak fries. Wow, we're accustomed to Disney prices but were shocked that a $22 burger only gets you 4 fries. Think we'll just stick to the sliders from now on.

    (3)

  • Nick M.

    The service is poor and the portion size is very small. I ordered the grouper with half a lobster tail. Grouper was maybe 1.5"X1.5". And that would be generous. Half lobster was three bites maybe. My special needs daughter wanted plain noodles with soy sauce. Chef would only put it on the side. The price $30.00 for a plain small dish of noodles with soy sauce on the side. After I complained they changed the price to kids pasta which is what it should have been. We also had 7pm reservations and did not get seated until 7:40 and meal did not come out until 8:40. Waitress was awful. Will not be going back and we are regular disney vacationers.

    (1)

  • Jared B.

    Service was stellar, but food was below par for a Disney signature restaurant. I ordered the summer style pork tenderloin with a peach salsa. The pork was ho hum and the portion and playing left more to be desired, but the small dollop of peach salsa was the breadwinner for this meal. For $40 a plate, I would expect more.

    (3)

  • Eunhye K.

    Romantic but their pork was overcooked, looks black. I had noodle bowl and my husband had grilled fillet. Noodle bowl was like noodle in tomato soup. I wont come here again.

    (2)

  • Jacob H.

    I had never eaten here before October, 2013, but heard good things about it, and wanted to take advantage of the Fantasmic! dinner package -- this got us VIP seating for the fireworks show as long as we ordered a one-person appetizer or salad, entrée, and dessert for each adult. It turned out to not be too much food, and at a fixed cost was reasonable. I recommend it. Definitely be sure to get reservations in any case! My companion ordered the Crispy Phyllo Napoleon (Bleu Affinee, wild mushroom duxelles, grilled Portabello, golden chanterelles, and a fig reduction) as her appetizer, and I got the one-person Cobb Salad (finely chopped greens, turkey breast, bacon, egg, tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, avocado, chives, and Cobb dressing). Both were tasty. I really enjoyed the salad, and thought it was a great start to the meal. I ordered a Filet of Beef (the exact sides I don't recall, and the online menu I'm consulting varies against my memories), while my companion had the Duck Two Ways. I thoroughly enjoyed the Filet, but the sort-of corn meal baked item on which the duck was resting was a bit too salty for my companion. For dessert, my companion tried the Chocolate Three Ways, which was tasty, but not outstanding. I ordered the Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower (on a cocoa almond cookie and Bananas "Foster"), and it was delicious. We both agreed that my dessert was far superior in terms of variety of texture, amount of sweetness, and overall enjoyment. I was recommending it over the chocolate one to strangers. I would definitely return to this place. I only ranked it 4 out of 5 stars because some of the food items were a bit under expectations, and the environment a bit loud, but the service was first-rate.

    (4)

  • Zombie C.

    I used to really enjoy coming here, not that we could afford to come more than once per trip, yet this last trip the total experience was lacking. First the server seemed annoyed that I have a food allergy that was noted on the reservation, and looked further annoyed that I ordered just water to drink. The food was good, I had Charred-glazed Filet of Beef, but it just didn't seem great, and on top of that the portions were small. I think based on my past experiences the Brown Derby should have been great, and for the price I am left wondering 'just what am I paying for'. I asked if there was a sugar-free (or 'no sugar added' as Disney calls it) dessert option, and the server said no with a chuckle; it was hard not to take that as a rude gesture. The night we ate here we had to wait to be seated even with a reservation and once we were led to our table it was hard to understand why as the restaurant was never more than half full.

    (3)

  • Kristel B.

    I decided to check out the Hollywood Brown Derby lounge since I saw it featured on disneyfoodblog.com . I wanted to try the sliders while the bf got some shrimp. My two sliders were filling but when we got my boyfriends plate...it was SO tiny. He basically got 4 fancy shrimps with cocktail sauce for $14.00. I felt bad for choosing the location bc I really was craving those sliders. My bf wanted to order something different, otherwise he would've gotten the sliders. I wished we just went to the food area in sunset boulevard. But at that point it was too late. He just asked "for dinner, can we eat something really good?" hahaha. I let him have half of each of my sliders so he was okay for the rest time @ the park. We figured we can snack in between meals anyway.

    (2)

  • Jose P.

    A 50 minute wait ON A RESERVATION. What's the point then? Serious issues with their staff!

    (1)

  • Tess A.

    WOW! We loved this place. The ambiance was spectacular. We didn't even expect it to be that great but it was so amazing. Our service was top notch. Our server explained all the history behind the original restaurant and it made it so fun to be there. Our food was excellent. Definitely start with the Cobb salad - appetizer perfect to share between 4 people. The rest of our meal was spectacular. Definitely recommend!

    (5)

  • Jim K.

    My first time here and it was for lunch. I ordered the Wagyu Burger and I must admit that it was the BEST burger I have ever had! Absolutely delicious in everyday. The bun was fresh Nd nicely toasted and the combination of Wagyu beef with a slice of pastrami, topped with a fried egg was off the hook!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    Mediocre fare but it comes with fantasmic show tix. Paying 260 for dinner and getting fillet and a Cobb salad should make me saw wow... This made me ask where is the magic???? Skip the meal order show tix and eat outside. Not worth the price.

    (3)

  • Lesley A.

    Disclaimer: I worked at WDW a long time ago and The Brown Derby was one of my favorites. I always loved their Cobb salad and looked so forward to reliving a food memory. Pros: Great food Good wine list Great location - especially right before the light show They replaced my sad salad for an awesome replacement - and quickly! Cons: - My old favorite Cobb Salad was TERRIBLE - it was shredded almost to the point of being a juiced green smoothie. It was so shredded that it was like trying to eat liquified lettuce. So sad! - SLOW service! Really, I don't need to waste two hours on a meal - there is way too much fun in the park that I'd rather be having. We waited a LONG time to get our check and get out of there. So not worth using two points of your meal plan - stay away from the Cobb Salad. Hint: The restaurant was booked up, but I heard a family ordering food to go. It was genius. They got plenty of food for their family in record pace and didn't have to deal with slow service or no reservations.

    (2)

  • Vena F.

    so glad we got to finally try THBD. we have tried for a few years and never can get reservations. this time, we put our name on the wait list for the lounge/patio area and after a 20 minute wait, we were seated! we ordered the cobb salad and the wagyu beef sliders(opted out of the duck confit). YUM YUM YUM! the salad was wonderful(with exception to being chopped finer than i prefer), the flavor was fantastic! the best sliders i have ever had...wagyu beef with gouda cheese ..NOM NOM NOM!! the buns were perfect as well. we also ordered the "Red Carpet"(bloody mary) which was nothing special. service was exceptional and prompt.

    (4)

  • JR D.

    Not sure how to go about the review. Menu is fairly good even if the chicken dish should not be on the menu - definitely not worth a signature dish at Disney. Service was fast, but did not like the attitude of the waiters. They don't talk to customers !

    (3)

  • Debbie T.

    My daughter and I just spent a week at Disneyworld and we had one sit down meal a day. This restaurant was our favorite! It's a large restaurant, but it isn't nearly as loud as the other Disney sit down restaurants. The hostess was very friendly and our waiter was even friendlier. We paid for the 3 course meal which included priority seating for Fantasmic that evening...well worth it!!! For appetizers, I had the famous Cobb salad ( 4 stars), and my daughter had the blue crab spring rolls ( 5 stars). For entrees, my daughter had the lamb chops and corn pudding ( 5 stars), and I had the fillet of beef with mashed potatoes and veggies ( 4 1/2 stars). For dessert, we each had 3 mini dessert cups...most were good. They included an interesting cake--grapefruit cake! Believe it or not, it was really good! We highly recommend The Brown Derby...it's in the Hollywood Studios park. Enjoy!!!

    (5)

  • David D.

    Discovered the new martini flights on a recent trip AND they've added a patio/bar dining area that doesn't require reservations or going to the main entrance stand. Grapefruit cake is always delicious!

    (4)

  • Joyce C.

    My husband and I went to the Brown Derby for our final night of vacation and service was OVER THE TOP excellent. Our server, Donna, noticed our anniversary buttons and we were greeted with complimentary glasses of champagne. Due to an allergy, I am limited to what I can order in a restaurant and they made sure I had exactly what I wanted and more, perfectly prepared. Donna's assistant, Sarah, a college intern, made sure our waters were always filled and that we didn't need anything, and always with a smile. Donna provided us with the history of the Hollywood Brown Derby, and receipes for some of it's most sought after dishes (including their Cobb salad and dressing). We topped off the evening with a bit of Louis XIII and the presentation of the drinks was incredible. We were brought special napkins, and the bottle and snifters were brought to the table. The bottle rested with us as we drank. We felt like we had been invited into someone's gracious home. This restaurant made our evening magical. Thank you Donna! You are the best!

    (5)

  • Steve D.

    Per review, this restaurant only got 3.5 stars, it really deserves 4. Service is decent, can be better, but decent. Food on the other hand is very good, had the grouper, perfectly seasoned, tender and crusty on the outside.... It is Californian food, so the fact it's not in CA, and it's good, deserves good review. Wedge salad was also great.... So I don't quite understand where the bad review come from. Example, prime time cafe in Hollywood studios, that's over rated, food below average, but has 4 stars? Seriously....

    (4)

  • Rachel H.

    I made reservations for the Fantasmic dinner package, and I was so happy I did!! You get tickets to the center seats of Fantasmic, and for $56.99, each person gets 1 appetizer, 1 entree, and 1 dessert. My waitress first brought out bread with butter. The bread was perfectly crusty on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. The butter was amazing, too! It had lime and red sea salt on top. For my appetizer, I chose the "famous" Cobb salad. When it came out, it looked really small, but that's because the lettuce was chopped so finely. My waitress, Angela, even asked me if I wanted everything in my salad. I don't care for tomatoes, so I opted to leave those out. The salad was good and the perfect portion for the appetizer. For my entree, I chose the char grilled filet, which came with wild mushroom truffle mashed potatoes and haricot verts. The steak was cooked perfectly!! And the sides were really tasty, as well. For my dessert, I went for the warm fruit cobbler with creme fraiche and orange blossom honey. While the dessert was good, it was sort of plain. The service was great! Angela brought me a refill of my soda before I even asked her. She was top notch! The atmosphere is very pleasant, too. It was a nice oasis from the theme park.

    (5)

  • Evelyn G.

    Very nice spot for a late lunch/dinner. My family had the Cobb Salad (very good), the Noodles and tofu (a nice new addition and also very good) my kids had the Chicken and Broccoli option (so glad to see real food versus fried options) Reasonable priced drink options (I had the mojito) and prompt refills on soda drinks. Staff was very nice and attentative. A great experience.

    (4)

  • Hope L.

    OMG the food here was GREAT and the service was stellar! The cobb salad was simply delicious. Bread magnificent. Martini flight....one word FREAKIN AWESOME ok two words LOL The ambiance of this place is pretty cool. Pictures a plenty hanging on the wall. My friend ordered the American Bison and loved it but me...yeah not my kinda flavor. It had that wild, raw taste. Too each it's own but not cool for my taste buds. The presentation was very well done and the potatoes were good. I tried the Strawberry Cheesecake. It was very Strawberry' lol it was ok Overall I enjoyed my experience at this place. It was like stepping into a movie scene. I am looking forward to going back next time I am there.

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    We got lucky and were able to snag a reservation the very day we were going to the park! The Hollywood Brown Derby is known for originating two items. the Cobb salad, and the grapefruit cake. The real Cobb salad is finely diced hard boiled eggs, turkey, lettuce,vegetables, and blue cheese, all tossed together in a vinegar-based dressing. The grapefruit cake is a frosted yellow cake with a tart citrus frosting. Both are worth trying here, if only for the experience! Classy, the Brown derby has good food,and our waiter, Remy, made my day by celebrating my birthday with a chocolate mousse dessert and two flutes of Champagne!

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    This meal was fabulous!! I highly recommend this as your fancy meal out at Disney. Our visit was awhile ago so I can't recall all the items we ordered, but I do remember the feelings we had about this place and the fun times we had as a group. The food did not at all disappoint. Some sausage coated shrimp appetizer was phenomenal (and yes, you can get it sans the sausage!), the SANGRIA was perferction, some sort of watermelon salad I can recall being amazing, and whatever fish meal I ordered was delicious. Overall, I remember the bill being large but worth every penny our wonderful friends treated us too as it was a 30th birthday dinner. I also remember the staff member being chatty and nice, making recommendations and being helpful wherever needed. The inside is nice and people were dressed in all sorts of attire: fancy to casual. But go fancy, why not splurge and dress-up for a nice meal out? This is the place you can do so if you choose, or not. The place is meant to look like an old-fashioned Hollywood restaurant that all the celebrities used to go to and is covered in signed caricatures of celebrities. I loved it and would love to go again if given the opportunity!

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Best meal I have had at a Disney property. I had pork tenderloin; my wife had duck. Both were very good.

    (4)

  • Annia A.

    I loved having dinner at the Brown Derby! Just because you are at a theme park does not mean you cannot have a delicious adult dinner. After a day filled with chicken fingers and hamburgers, it was refreshing to be able to order a delicious duck and a chopped Cobb salad. Dessert was also great, and comes in miniature form. This way you are able to taste 3 different kinds for a set price.

    (5)

  • Jon C.

    The free bread here is delicious. So when they try to tell you it's a 20 minute wait, well take a look inside and see if you buy their assessment. Our "20 minute" wait turned out to be a 5 minute wait. I don't understand why restaurants do this kind of stuff. But other than that, my gosh come here for the salad! Cobb salad, allegedly was born from the Brown Derby in California. Whatever they do with this salad is really great. But what do I like even more than the Cobb salad, well that would be the Bibb salad. The butter lettuce they give you is awesome. The dressing is perfect with the bitter lettuce that changes the taste. And the fresh parmesan they peel on top is perfect. The grapefruit cake presents well with this crisp candied grapefruit sticking out of it. It taste good, but I mean I think it shows better than taste. Overall, the water kept on coming which is good for a hot day. And did I mention the free bread, it's heated and delicious too.

    (4)

  • TJ M.

    We were lucky to find a table outside and were offered the full menu and a Tapas menu. We ordered the Cobb salad, Shrimp and Grits, kids fish sticks and grapefruit cake. Everything was very delicious. The only flaw was that the service was very slow .... And that everything was overpriced but that is typical for Disney.

    (4)

  • Joanna M.

    Came here last night for dinner with my boyfriend while we visited Hollywood Studios. Like all themed eateries at Disney, Hollywood Brown Derby is modeled after the restaurant in Hollywood with caricatures of many famous celebrities who have eaten there. Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas even signed in having dined here back in 2009. Boyfriend and I had 7:35 reservations and ran over after seeing Fantasmic. We read the menu over while we waited for our table and had high expectations for the seemingly yummy food we were about to select. Apps in the 9-13 range, Entrees in the 28-50 range but their beer and cocktail selection seemed more than decently priced or coming from NYC/DC/Miami, we thought so at least. Bf and I placed our order in one shot since we decided what we wanted as we waited and were VERY hungry. Drinks, App, Entrees, Dessert. BOOM! Out came our appetizer: Crab Rolls with Miso dipping sauce. 3 rolls...not bad but the "miso sauce" left alot to be desired (more like some coral colored mayonnaise thing going on) and the stone crab claw was a nice touch- We love stone crab and kind of hard to mess up as long as its fresh. BEFORE OUR DRINK ORDER CAME! No wine, no beer, not even waters! As someone who's had experience as a server, this is one of my biggest pet peeves not to mention we nearly inhaled our app with nothing to drink BOO HOO! Foodrunner brings over entrees with our server behind him, drinks in tow, apologizing that drinks did not come over sooner. Okay but its around 8pm and not like it's peak dinner times and the restaurant is starting to clear out. Hmph I thought Disney was known for it's customer service but again it's Disney and I don't want to be in a bad mood. Entrees: Boyfriend had the Bison entree which I tasted and thought the chipotle/bbq sauce was different. I had the Duck three ways-confit, breast and shredded over polenta and cherry glaze and thought it was ok but I've had better duck confit and cherry glazed elsewhere. Server clears my boyfriend's plate while I am still eating, which is another pet peeve of mine because CLEARLY I am still eating and not I am the only one at the table who looks like a fatty but now it's awkward and now I feel rushed grrr. Fine you win server man, Come back and I won't finish so you can take my plate because it's not like I found the dish good enough to lick clean anyway. Server: "would you like dessert?" Us: "we ordered dessert when we originally placed our order" Server: "Oh right...?" Us: "Cobbler, please" Easier to forgive if it wasn't for the fact ther server had WRITTEN DOWN OUR ORDER! He even recommended the cobbler as we were torn between another dessert option. Dessert arrives with check. Oh great, it's late/restaurant closing time I take it?! Good thing your cobbler is pretty tasty but too bad you took the check before we finished dessert and left us with a stronger desire to leave. I haven't been to the real restaurant located in Hollywood but hope the food and servers are better there....

    (3)

  • Laurel W.

    Outstanding for food allergic guests- The chef, Rafa, was very friendly and helpful. He came out to discuss options with me and made an incredible meal- Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and had great flavor. Not easy to do for someone with multiple food allergies! (Gluten, corn, tree nuts, shellfish, citrus, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplant.) Our server was very friendly, personable, and never made us feel rushed. She even helped us get to the Fantasmic performance on time despite our late dinner- I cannot wait to return to the Brown Derby on my next visit to Disney!

    (5)

  • Shauna S.

    The final meal at the Disney Parks and we chose this place -- yes, it's supposed to mimic a classier dining atmosphere and it's pricey (but what at Disney isn't pricey?). I remember coming here as a kid with my parents so I wanted to do it again. The wine list was kind of ridiculous since the majority of the cabs were the ones I drink all of the time back in California but whatever. The meals though... my BF had the "Spit-roasted American Bison with Sautéed Beets tossed in an Herb-Shallot Vinaigrette, Forest Mushroom, White Truffle Croquette, and a Cocoa Espresso Barbecue Sauce" which he says was tasty. I had a bite and I thought the BBQ sauce was unique and really good. I had the Cioppino which doesn't really look like a cioppino but was tasty. A small serving that was light -- a few shrimps, mussels, and I think tilapia over orzo. Very tasty and just the right amount to leave room for dessert. Banana-White Chocolate Toffee Tower on Cocoa-Almond Cookie and Bananas "Foster" -- delicious if you like bananas. The crust cradles the bananas and the banana white chocolate and it's just wonderful. Save room and don't forget the black forest cappucino either!

    (4)

  • Lalaine G.

    A classy old school joint that exudes classic talent! (I'm referring to the characters on the walls). Add it to your list for a slightly fancier meal. Great wine pairings with quality food. The staff is great but beware, they will shut you down if you try and walk-in without a reservation on a booked night!

    (5)

  • Maggie G.

    This place is a neat place to try if you're in the Hollywood Studios area. The food tries to be fancy, though it doesn't quite hit the superb mark. The atmosphere tries to be fancy, though it more borders on cool because of all the signatures they have from famous people. They are a bit pricey, which wouldn't be so bad if the food were a bit tastier. I went here with my husband and he said the portions were a little too small, especially for the price. The best part about this place is that you can purchase a Fantasmic package that guarantees you priority seating at the Fantasmic show. Just be careful to make sure you get the Fantasmic package when you make your reservation. I think the only Fantasmic showing you can get is an earlier showing, around 5pm or so. I'm giving this place 4 stars because you can get the Fantasmic package and because it's one of the better restaurants at Hollywood studios.

    (4)

  • Nydia M.

    Definitely make reservations as the Brown Derby gets really busy. The service and food here are fantastic, but I'm not sure it's $35 a plate fantastic.

    (4)

  • James G.

    Incredibly overpriced for slow service. We had. To ask for our waiter twice to get a water refill.

    (1)

  • Tia L.

    I like this restaurant at Disney holly wood studios quite a bit. I have been twice now and I think i prefer lunch hour versus dinner there. I love the Chef salad and the presentation, it is definitely a great salad to share if you want a light lunch and then to finish it off with a grapefruit cake which is very good! My husband and I went for dinner once and I had the duck three ways which was good but not my favorite. The banana chocolate dessert there is another fabulous choice though!

    (4)

  • Tracie H.

    Nice break from a busy day in the park. The atmosphere is nice old Hollywood and a perfect fit in the park. Menu somewhat limited but the quality is high. I have had the Cobb salad in the past and it lives up to all of the hype. This time I had the pan seared coriander crusted grouper and it was delicious as well. Service was good as well. Really want to try the tapas at the Lounge some time. Very exciting flights that I would love to try.

    (4)

  • Andre S.

    Wanted to love this place but it disappointed us. I was really excited to eat here, love the recreation of the Hollywood classic....decor, menu etc. The Cobb salad, was great.....and we ordered based on our Disney Deluxe dining plan so we had the Cobb as an appetizer and ordered entrees to allow a variety of tastes. The Cobb was GREAT, as was the Bisque. But entrees were a disappointment. They took about 45 minutes to come out, and the duck was undercooked, noodles were blah and the steak was delish but also cooked less than we we requested. Desserts were just okay, I was underwhelmed by the Grapefruit Cake which others have loved so much. The wine list is delightful....and I really hope this place was just having a bad day because it is a great concept and looks like it should offer a must-do option next time we come, I hope!!

    (3)

  • Jerry Y.

    I highly recommend getting a reservation for Brown Derby because this place is normally pretty busy. This restaurant is styled after the old Brown Derby in Hollywood where the Cobb salad originated. It was a popular place for celebrities to go and eat. I always have the Cobb salad and its probably my favorite Cobb salad so I can't really tell you anything about the rest of the menu. It is a chopped salad and doesn't use crunchy lettuce which was fine with me but other members of my party didn't like it. To each their own I guess. And at $15 for a full sized salad its one of the more economical meals you can get at Disney properties.

    (5)

  • Nicholas M.

    This was one of, if not the, best meal we had at WDW Resort. The filet mignon was absolutely the most tender and delicious cut of meat I have had in years and the grapefruit cake for desert was inspiring. The environment made you feel as though you were stepping back into hollywood of old. I would eat here over and over again. You must go here; we were on the dining plan so there was no a "cost" but this restaurant would run you $150+ for two people, three courses and drinks.

    (5)

  • Jay N.

    This is located at Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is probably their highest end restaurant there. It is not Epcot dining, but it is good. On my last dining experience we started with the prawns with cheese grits and they were delicious. This was followed by the filet with roasted shallot butter with white truffle mashed potatoes. Very Very good. Sab had the pork medallions and loved them. The food would get 5 stars, but the service just wasn't there. It wasn't terrible, just not where it should have been. We had to ask other waitstaff to find our server several times. Decor is reserved and relaxed. I think they got just what they are going for there. You could literally spend hours looking at all the cool photos (mostly autographed) on the walls. A little bit pricey but you do get what you pay for here. review quicktip: You must have a reservation to get in here. This is the most popular place at Hollywood Studios

    (4)

  • David N.

    Reservations made a while in advance got us in right on time. Service was solid; friendly, helpful, and attentive. The menu left something to desire, and the end product was much the same. Tried their famous Cobb Salad (minus turkey and bacon). Didn't bowl me over, and I questioned the freshness of the avocados. Seemed a bit acidic to the taste...dare I say rancid. Tried the Vegetarian Stir Fry with Coconut Tofu with the Banana Tower dessert. Stir Fry satisfied my vegetarian palate, but seemed to be missing a little spice, a little kick. A bit oily too. Vegetables and noodles were on point, and the tofu paired well. The banana dessert was a rock star. Had I not been soo full, I would've downed it in a second. Definitely recommended. All in all, a decent dining experience at the Brown Derby, one worth checking out again if on the Dining Plan, but not if dropping straight cash.

    (3)

  • Silence D.

    Two stars for ambiance. Other than that we were not impressed. It was way to expensive for the quality if food. Cioppino was 3 steamed mussels with a few shrimp and a small square of fish over a bed of spiced tomato sauce straight from the can. Cobb salad was mediocre and the dessert sampler was 3 spoonfuls for $9. $3 a spoonful is a bit much. We love disney but were very disappointed with this experience.

    (2)

  • Steve C.

    The food was excellent. Our server Moses was a delight. Can't wait to eat there again.

    (5)

  • Laura Kate S.

    Delicious food. This place is included on the Disney Dining Plan and might be the nicest restaurant available on the plan (2 credits). We paid for drinks and the tip and it was totally worth it! Our server was very sweet and noted that we were on our honeymoon and brought us a complimentary toasting glass of bubbly with dessert. A sweet touch!

    (4)

  • Sabrina B.

    The Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios is a throw back to old Hollywood charm and grandeur. The interior is dark wood and the walls are covered with caricatures of the Stars of TV and Movies. We have dined here for both lunch and dinner, but prefer dinner service. The pace seems a bit slower and you get to enjoy your dining experience more. The wait staff is attentive but not overly hovering. This is Disney park dining, so there will be tired, hot and sometimes whining kids in close proximity...this is another reason that we enjoy a later dinner reservation...preferably when Fantasmic is running...since many families will be there during this time period. Like all table service locations in the parks, you will need reservations and you will still be handed a buzzer and asked to wait for your table. The food at the Brown Derby is always very good. We have enjoyed many of the menu items but I keep going back to the Char grilled filet of beef - over white truffle whipped potatoes, mushroom ragout and red wine reduction. The Roasted Sterling Silver Pork Rib Chop - topped with smoked Gouda and apricot preserves, served over Napa Cabbage, bacon and potato hash with apple cider Jus, is another good choice. Our favorite deserts are the Derby version of Bananas Foster and the Creme Brulee. Depending on the season, there is often live entertainment with background music during evening hours. The Brown Derby is pricier that some other table service restaurants at Hollywood Studios, but well worth the price...especially at dinner.

    (4)

  • Erika C.

    Some of the best food in Disney. Fillet was tender and tasty. Pork was very good. Schnitzel served with it was some of the best I have had in a long time. Banana dessert was delish. Skip the grapefruit cake it was underwhelming. Excellent service by Kevin. Book the Fantasmic dinner to get preferred seating for the best show at Disney!

    (4)

  • Chris V.

    We really enjoyed Brown Derby. It's a restaurant fit for Disney World both inside and out. This place blends in perfectly with its surroundings in MGM--Ahem, I mean Disney Hollywood Studios--and has its own unique charm. Inside, the atmosphere encourages relaxation and enjoyment of the food. Most importantly, the food is great. Not everyone I was with enjoyed their food totally, but I loved every bite of everything I ordered. Additionally, nothing was rushed and we all got to enjoy a quality dining experience. After all, it's nice to be able to talk to the people you eat with every once in a while... Definitely recommend!

    (5)

  • Jonathan W.

    I made reservations to dine here because of all the positive feedback this restaurant receives.Even with reservations we had to wait over an hour for a table which I consider poor restaurant management. Service was rushed, which is typical with theme park restaurants during peak dinner hours. Food was good but nothing special and is way overpriced. Would not eat here again- I would rather take the boat to Epcot and have a meal that is worth the cost.

    (2)

  • Chet L.

    As you get older, you want better than Burger King. As you get older, you want everything better, as you are more experienced and is time to grow up and experience the best in life. I consider myself young (36) but old enough to now want the best that I can afford. It is now an official rule in my household, that I experience the most expensive restaurant in whatever theme park I am in - either for lunch or dinner. Not being snobby, just want good food and service. The Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios delivered....I still smile about my experience. Sure, there were hotdog stands, stand in line treat and drink structures all around me. My eye however was drawn to the big brown hat. My wife and daughter were nearby at the Little Mermaid attraction looking at a toy for later - so I stopped by to check on a wait time for lunch...they offered to take my name at the host stand and get the wait time going so when my family was ready for lunch the time elapsed would be lessened, and if not ready by the time they called me, they would hold my table (I guess it wasn't that busy)....that's good service...service I expect from Disney. I wish all restaurants could be like this. Also, he noticed I was sweating (it was hot...March 28th, 2012....and already 88 degrees)....and offered to have a cold beer delivered to me in the waiting area and would charge it to my table. That's GREAT service. My family arrived shortly and we were seated. Carmen, our server was great, We had the famous Disney Cobb Salad (lettuce was oddly finely chopped) and my wife had a filet mignon and I had a pork tenderloin with an apple cider juis with applewood smoked bacon and apple con-fit. Helllooooo.....yummmyyyy !!! I ended with a dessert - Grapefruit Cake -- Light Layers of Yellow Cake with fresh Grapefruit-Cream Cheese Icing....oh boy...... Service, impeccable. Food, rivals Emerils and other fancy eateries. Experience, as expected....phenomenal.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    I must have had a very different experience than some of these other reviews. Our service was lovely, the meal was good and I never felt like I was pushed in any direction as to what to order. There was a set menu that you could choose from in addition to the a la carte menu which included priority seating for the Fantasmic show later than evening. I started with the baby greens salad which was cold, crisp and very refreshing on such a hot summer day. Then onto the duck two ways; the pastrami was fantastic and paired well with the melon pear salad. The braised leg was also very nice. Since we were celebrating a few birthdays the waiter gave us some mousse which was fantastic as well as a banana white chocolate toffee tower. I'm not much for bananas, but help me that was delicious. Enough so that I don't think I offered a bite to anyone else at the table. I would recommend giving Brown Derby a shot. It was a gourmet lunch for a pretty reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Paul S.

    Excellent lunch, especially after the total fail yesterday at Epcot. Cobb salad very good, lamb and prawn with grits even better. Very good wine list with very reasonable prices. Service attentive but not overbearing.

    (4)

  • Sean H.

    This is one of the worst places to eat I all of WDW. Over priced and the staff thinks they are in a great 5 star place to eat. Save you money and your time your in a Disney park. Not La. Brown Derby get over your self.

    (1)

  • Giselle V.

    All I can say is that this place USED to be my favorite restaurant. I've been to the Brown Derby a total of three times in the past four years and the quality of service has gone down each time. The first time I came it was great: the food, the staff, the atmosphere, everything. The second time it took an hour for us to be seated even though we had a reservation because they fell behind. It also took us over an hour to receive our food. Luckily the manager understood what was happening and offered a few fast passes to World of Color to some of the guests. Thinking that the last time was a fluke, we made a reservation for our current trip and arrived 15 min early for our reservation today. When we arrived they said that they were behind and we would not be seated on time. After waiting in the lobby for 10 min, my daughter and I went outside, watched a show, came back and still waited another 15 min to be seated. The weather outside in the low 60's with very brisk wind so of course they sat our party next to an open door. We then asked to be seated at a booth further inside. After our move, the table where we were moved from did not get filled until about 30 min after we were seated at our new table. Our waiter Faraz was excellent, and the only reason why I am leaving more than one star. He noticed that our food was taking much longer than necessary to arrive, we had been seated for an hour and it still had not arrived yet the table that was seated 30 min after us got their food before we did. Faraz went to ask the manager if something could be done about our wait and the manager simply said that this is a busy time of year so we should expect to wait for everything as far as Disney is concerned. So my previous assumption that the slow service on our last visit was a fluke and would not be repeated was incorrect. Apparently this is the type of service that should always be expected from the Brown Derby from here on out. So we will definitely not be returning and will notify our friends and family, who are also Disney resort owners, not to dine at this establishment. How are you expected to enjoy all that Disney has to offer if you are sitting in a restaurant with poor service for most of the day? Our reservation was for 1:45 pm, it is already 3:45 and we just put in our dessert order. NEVER AGAIN

    (2)

  • Bob S.

    The food here was better than at most other Disney restaurants, but the device was uneven. With 7:40 reservations, we were told that they were running 15-20 behind because they'd been "slammed." But, when they seated us and throughout the time we were there, about one-third of the tables were empty. The hosts were friendly, and the outdoor patio staff very friendly. But, our main server was sloppy in his service and a bit surly in attitude. And the manager lurked about looking about as unfriendly as any Disney "cast member" I've seen (except for Grumpy). He never once inquired about our meal though he walked by out table at least ten times. I'd go back, but the experience was not what I'd hoped.

    (3)

  • Jenn D.

    having been here a few years ago for dinner, i definitely wanted to come back on my most recent trip to disney. i dragged the fiance here for lunch and it was fantastic. i had the cobb salad - which is chopped so so fine and is really really tasty. one of my favorite meals i've ever had. my fiance had the chicken sandwich (it was a lunch special). it was phenomenal. he said it was one of the best chicken sandwiches he has ever had - i tasted it and concur. it was just really full of flavor - the chicken was crusted in andouille, then there was smoked bacon, arugula, and something else - just really flavorful and delicious. yes, it is on the expensive side (we spent $45 for the 2 entrees + 1 soda + tax+tip) but it is worth it to have a good, tasty meal in disney and not hate yourself after! service was also great, and we were seated within minutes of arriving, even without a reservation.

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    This is still the best food at Disney, in or out of a park. The chefs prepare dishes that are worthy of the original, which I was fortunate enough to dine in the Hollywood Blvd location that this imitates once before it closed. I've never had a bad dish on the menu. For dessert try their famous grapefruit cake. It's sweet with just a little hint of tartness. Of course the Cobb Salad is a star, as Bob Cobb allegedly created the finely chopped salad to let poor Sid Grauman (of the Chinese Theater fame) chew after having dental work. We got one and had it divided as an appetizer salad. The upper "ring" of booths is where the heavy hitters ate and made deals. The "pit" in the middle is where the gawkers came to star-watch. They've kept the design very true, other than that the entry of the real Derby was at the front of the dining area, not on the side.

    (5)

  • Carolina S.

    Highly recommend this place. Darrin is a true server, a professional and very, very good at recommending what you should have while visiting the Derby. My husband and I took my parents there this past weekend and they loved it. Highly recommend the banana dessert and the grapefruit cake. They loved the cobb salad and I love that you can still walk up and get a table for a late lunch/early dinner. Well worth the money you spend here.

    (5)

  • Tina D.

    If you only eat at one specialty restaurant in WDW, this should probably be the one. Although some people seem confused about the fact that this is only a REPLICA of the "real" Brown Derby from Hollywood, Calif's golden years, it is still a fun, faux step back in time. And yes, the Cobb Salad was invented by an original Brown Derby chef/owner so at least one person at your table has to try that. Personally, I like a fancier Cobb that is not chopped to bits, but I can at least now say I have had the original with table-side hand tossing and chopping. (This place is all about the SERVICE.) The old-fashioned drinks are fun and the entertainers were a nice throw-back as well. Don't complain about the price because, hello - it's Disney, and of course don't expect to just walk in and get a table any more you would at any other popular restaurant in any city. Make a reservation, splurge, and enjoy yourself!

    (4)

  • Josh W.

    I've not been to Disney in 20+ years. The food sucked then. Like "I'd rather be beaten with a cow femur" kind of bad. Like "never come back to this park" kind of bad. Well things have changed. My old man suggested the place. Then insisted. And I'm glad he did. To start, 3 split a proper Chop Cobb Salad. Perfectly balanced. Mixed and split at the table. It had the right amount of acid. It's so important. U can get lost in blue cheese. Hot bread at the table. 2 per person. Ty. Fried Oyster Soup. Cream and oyster stock based. Perhaps onion and leek blended in the background. Sweetest lightly fried oysters adrift in the silkiness. Champaign and a dot of white truffle finish. Medium rare Wagyu beef burger on brioche. Ultra thin sweet onions on the bottom. Avocado and a mountain of bacon that ate like pastrami. Fried egg on top. Ate it open faced with no shame. Best Burger I've ever had. Hands down. By far. Yuengling in tap. Boom. Not cheap but not insanely priced either. Leave the toddlers. Enjoy your meal.

    (5)

  • Deb S.

    I have been wanting to get to the Brown Derby for their famous Cobb Salad and Grapefruit Cake. Meh. Service was friendly, efficient, and gracious. The Cobb Salad was okay and I ate every single bite. Would I get it next time? Probably not. The Grapefruit Cake was awful. It tasted as if it had been in the refrigerator for days and sliced frozen. What a waste of my $$. This place is a classic though and I am sure it resembles the original. Great service, so I'd visit again, but choose another menu item.

    (3)

  • Susan H.

    The atmosphere is relaxing and a welcome respite from the park. However, the food was pretty average and the service was adequate at best. We tried the Cobb salad, the soup, grouper, the chocolate dessert and the grapefruit cake. Nothing to complain about- nothing to rave about. Guess we were just expecting a little more in such a beautiful setting. At least it was quiet and a nice place to sit for awhile before taking in the Osborne Christmas lights.

    (3)

  • Dan M.

    I liked this restaurant, but I really wasn't thrilled with the Cobb salad I ordered. They are supposed to be famous for inventing this, but honestly it tasted like a 5 dollar chopped salad I could get at any deli in my neighborhood. I also ordered the Napoleon tower app and it wasn't cheap but was essentially the size of a postage stamp. Try this place out but don't expect an amazing Cobb salad.

    (3)

  • Robert P.

    The Cobb salad was concocted at the Hollywood Brown Derby many moons ago. This is not your momma's Cobb salad. Never had anything like it (then again, maybe I just don't get around too much). The salad was mega-minced. It was a visual work of art. Friend and I shared a small salad which was enough since we wanted to savor the entrees and desserts. We both had the pork chop topped with a smoked gouda. Fantastico! Deliciouso!!! (spellcheck went berserk on spelling here). And save room for the Grapefruit cake. Surely worth a return trip next time I am at Disney.

    (5)

  • Sarah R.

    This is always a family favorite on our trips to Disney and we couldn't wait to eat here again. As always we had a great experience. My parents and the hubby had the crab spring rolls for an appetizer. I was saving all of my appetite for the meal and I'm not a sea food fan so I didn't have any, but they all loved it. We all had the Cobb Salad entree with Ranch dressing. It is AMAZING! I'm not even hungry but just thinking about it makes me want one right now! It's the only thing I have ever ordered here so I have no idea about any other food. But if you eat at the Brown Derby why would you eat anything else? I have had Cobb Salads at other restaurants, but they just don't compare to the ones at the Brown Derby! Since we were celebrating an anniversary and birthdays, they brought us dessert which I believe was the Chocolate Three Ways. Not my favorite kind of dessert, but it was pretty good. Chocolate lovers who like that kind of stuff I'm sure would love it!

    (5)

  • Michael L.

    The best dining experience on Disney Hollywood Studios' property. The original Brown Derby in California was made famous for their, "Our Famous Cobb Salad," which is hand tossed at your table by your waiter. The Pan-Seared Coriander Dusted Grouper is usually smooth, buttery and savory. The first three times I ordered this dish, it was all that. The very last time, I got a smaller piece of fish, was overcooked, and less flavorful. At $41, one should expect only the best. The Chared Filet of Beef is absolutely mouth watering and I would rate it as good as the top filets of beef at top steak houses such as Peter Lugers. (The one at Le Celliar, at Epcot is better.) Tasting the Grilled Loch Duart Salmon, you will find it as a rich buttery flavor of the natural fish which is brought out by the soy glaze contrast. The Red Sangria offered here is in the top three spots I've ever had it anywhere, so I recommend you have some. So ornately designed is the Citrus Honey Nest. A honey ginger confection nest is placed on top of your lemon flavored New York Styled Cheesecake. Eating parts of the Citrus Honey Nest with the cake with every bite is recommended rather than eating it as individual separate parts of the dessert. Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower is a sweet version of Bananas Foster, and is tempered and made wholesome in your mouth if coupled with munching on the cocoa almond cookie. Chocolate Three Ways is a small sampler sized dessert, which is there for getting your chocolate fix, but leaves you wishing it was larger. Double Vanilla Bean Créme Brulée is a soothing smooth rich and comforting dessert. Having being use to Creme Brulee warm, this cold version was surprisingly inviting especially since a warm version would put me to sleep with it's comfort. This cold version was refreshing. Made with real Vanilla Bean and not extract makes a statement of it's quality. Warm Seasonal Fruit Cobbler seems less than appealing, and initially is till you taste it with the cool Créme Fraîche. The warm fruit is also a match for the warming brilliant subtle tastes of the natural Orange Blossom Honey, which chilled fruit would have a missed experience. The dimensions of this dessert offering have been well thought out. Reservations are strongly recommended from May-September for all meals, and dinners from December-February. Reservations can be made via the Disney dinning number or upon first coming into the park.

    (4)

  • Heather B.

    After our last few vacations and the decline of the Hollywood Brown Derby (both in menu and service), it took a lot of willpower and trust to attempt to dine here again. However, they had reintroduced the filet mignon, and this was the better option for the Dining with an ImaginEar experience. Our lunch was scheduled early and we enjoyed being present for the restaurant's opening for the first time. We got to see the Celebrity Family walk the red carpet and welcome everyone inside. The "paparazzi" also took our photo, and later during lunch we were given a cute "Happy Anniversary" card with the photo and some kind words . . . too bad they spelled my husband's name wrong (and I didn't notice until our trip was over.) The Dining with an ImaginEAR experience was fabulous. We loved Robert Sias and found him informative, interesting, and friendly. The meal was three hours long and three courses. When the Cobb salads were brought out, our server talked about the invention of the Cobb and it's history. (It's really great if you've never tried it.) The disappointment came when the entrees arrived and our filet's were both well done, though we had ordered them medium rare. We wound up having to wait almost 20 minutes for our new steaks to arrive, which made us feel awkward, as everyone else was eating. The steaks themselves were good, but the mishap greatly reduced our enjoyment of our dining experience. For dessert, we passed on the specialty dessert, though the server still talked about it's history (still very interesting.) I may have had cheesecake; I've honestly forgotten. I'm not convinced we'll be back. In fact, I'm not sure why I'm upping by review by a star, if only to reflect the great experience we had with our ImaginEar. I'm glad they brought the filet back, but I so wish they had prepared it correctly =\

    (2)

  • Wes S.

    SLOOOOOOOOOW! Took over 40 minutes to get a hamburger and salad! Sounds like a trend at this restaurant. We asked the manager why it took so long and he blamed the resorts for booking too many tables. What?! Shouldn't the kitchen have been designed to be able to handle the entire restaurant? How could he blame the resorts for his poor management? There were many of his staff just standing around doing nothing while our waiter struggled to keep up with her tables. Teach them how to cook! Or he should have been back there helping out! It was just a mess and it comes down to poor management. He offered us fastpasses since it took so long. Again...what?! How about acting like you care and giving us a discount on our meal or offering us something besides fastpasses. I couldn't believe it. Disney is supposedly all about having great customer service. After this experience and some other less than stellar employees on this trip, Disney is losing the game to Universal. We had a much better experience there!

    (1)

  • Hannah H.

    Disgusting.

    (1)

  • Alicia K.

    Having been lucky enough to spend a week at Disney trying all of their signature restaurants (and others, too!), I can confidently say that Hollywood Brown Derby was one of the worst meals we had during our stay. SERVICE: This was shockingly horrible. First off, we made a reservation 6 months in advance since we were going at Christmas time and knew it would be crowded. Despite having a reservation (that we arrived 10 minutes early for, just in case), we waited 45 MINUTES to be seated. Seriously?! 45 minutes? That was ridiculous. Then, our server was awful. She kept forgetting to bring things (drinks, water, etc.) and made many errors (brought out the wrong items multiple times, etc.). My family is not demanding or angry and were very forgiving of her (to her face), so it wasn't like we were being jerks and causing her to be flustered. In fact, we were being as nice as possible in hopes that she would start to be nicer back. Didn't happen. The one thing saving this from being a 1 star review is that two in our party needed to leave for the airport following our meal. This wouldn't have been an issue had we not waited 45 minutes to be seated, but as it was, they were crunched for time. The manager spoke to them about it and made sure their order was the next to come out of the kitchen. That was pretty nice, but again would not have been necessary had they had their act together to begin with! AMBIANCE: Waaaay too dark! It was early evening and it felt like the middle of the night in there. Dislike. FOOD: -BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKE was so disappointing. Dry and way to crunchy. -COBB SALAD could have been great, but was DROWNING in dressing! I asked for it on the side, but the waitress forgot to put it in that way, so I had a soggy salad. -TUNA TARTAR was decent. Not the best I've tried, but wasn't bad, either. -BEEF FILET was average. Could get the same thing at Applebee's for 1/5 the price. -SHORT RIBS were so, so dry. -DUCK 2 WAYS was not impressive. Average, maybe 3 stars? And normally duck is an automatic 4-5 b/c, being juicy and delicious by nature, it's hard to mess it up. Their desserts were the only good part of the meal. We loved the VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEE (one of the best at Disney!), BANANAS FOSTER, and CHOCOLATE 3 WAYS. Take a pass on the GRAPEFRUIT CAKE, though. It was very dry.

    (2)

  • Kat L.

    My waiter was a complete (insert insult here). My salad had no dressing. He came by 1 time after taking our order... to bring us the check, and rolled his eyes at me when I expressed my displeasure. oh and the soup... An old man calls the waiter over to his table. "What would you like, sir?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup," he says. "Is the soup too cold?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup," says the old man. "Is it too salty?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup!" says the old man. "Is there a fly in it?" asks the waiter. "Taste the soup!" the old man insists. The waiter looks down: "There's no spoon!" "Aha!" exclaims the old man. In my case I had to ask another table's waiter. And this coming from someone who has been to Disney over 400 times. I will NEVER EVER eat here again. When I asked for the manager I saw him duck out to avoid me. CHICKEN!

    (1)

  • Mike I.

    Andouille Encrusted Shrimp over Black Diamond Cheddar Grits with frizzled greens and Ancho chile oil. Order 2. Best appetizer in all of Orlando area Charming server, kids loved the soup.

    (5)

  • Brittney G.

    I have dined in every restaurant in Hollywood Studios, this is the best Restaurant. Any and every celebrity who has comes to the park dines at The Derby. Excellent attentive staff from the time you walk in the door. If you are celebrating a special occasion with advanced notice you can have a specialty cake made. They really go out their way to accommodate everyone (Gluten Free, Vegan and allergies etc.).I have tried almost everything on the menu, foods I wouldn't normally eat I will at the Derby. The Cobb Salad, Charred Beef Filet and the Banana Foster are my favorites. The Grapefruit cake, exquisite and a must try! I also enjoy the leg of lamb and the duck as well. They also have healthy options for the kids. I highly suggest reservations as some nights they are completely booked especially with the Fantasmic Package offering. At the Derby you will receive a unique experience like nowhere else.

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    My first visit to MGM/Hollywood Studios was Christmas of 1994. Every time I have been to the park since then, I have wanted to eat at the Brown Derby. It has always held some magical, nostalgic draw for me that I've never given in to...until now. Anyone who has something negative to say about The Hollywood Brown Derby must have been there on an off day. Period. There was not one moment where I wasn't made to feel like I was their top priority. From the moment You walk in, they greet you, look up your reservation (because you MUST have one), and make you wait for just a moment while they prepare your table. The design of the building is absolutely beautiful. The dark wood and white walls give the interior a very "old-California" feel. There are more pictures on the wall than you can count--all classic caricatures of actors from the golden age of cinema. I started off with the Blue Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - with Potato Crust, Green Cabbage Slaw, Dijon Mustard and Remoulade Sauce. It was crispy on the outside with an explosion of crab on the inside. Delicious. Following this, I ordered the bottle of wine for our table--an Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel (2007). This wine was a perfect accompaniment to what I ordered for my entree. I had the Char-grilled 12 oz New York Strip Steak - Served with Herb Roasted Red Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, and Cabernet Sauce...cooked somewhere between medium rare/medium. It was absolutely perfect. I didn't have one complaint for anything on my plate. This was finished off by Lavender Tea and Grapefruit Cake (their famous recipe). It was just enough to finish off the meal. I couldn't have eaten another bite! The service was just enough to get the job done and not once was I bothered by unnecessary table chatter with anyone on staff. My experience was as good as could have been hoped for. Naysayers be damned. I loved my experience at the Brown Derby and was not let down by my nearly 15 years of expectations. It's expensive but worth it. I am completely happy with it being a once in a decade choice for dining at MGM/Hollywood Studios.

    (5)

  • R Y.

    We had a party of nine. Service was excellent. Ambiance was pleasant. They accommodated my food allergies perfectly. I had chicken noodle soup, filet mignon with green beans and warm berry cobbler. Everything was delicious. Three of our group had the curry noodles and they were a bit disappointed in the flavor and texture. Definitely not worth the price.The rest of our group enjoyed their meals and the experience.

    (3)

  • Diane C.

    Okay.....this will never be the Brown Derby but it's a great restaurant! I loved the decor but felt the remake of caricatures was a bit over done with copies (saw same drawing in 3 different places). Even the tile on the bathroom floor was identical to the one that I use to see at the Brown Derby as a kid. Disney did a great job recapturing the design. For a new building, they made it look like the studios/offices of old Hollywood (art deco style) that seems to be disappearing in Hollywood. As far as the food... I saw some of the plates on the tables and they were HUGE! Since I hate to commit to just eating one meal for an hour, we decided to order bunch of appetizers. This was a great decision! We ordered... Baby Greens Salad Crab Cake Mushroom Ravioli Tuna tar tar Coffee and Cheesecake for dessert. This would have been the perfect meal (5 stars) only if the salad had a little more oomph (orange or lemon zest with some lemon juice). The dressing was a bit simple compared to the deliciously decadent sauces that accompanied the rest of the dishes. We enjoyed each and every bite. I can still taste it (month watering just thinking about it). I just hope I can find a restaurant back home that cooks as great as this. Our waiter Chris did a great job! Very polite and helpful. Answered a lot of questions and treated us with respect. I wish all waiters were as professional and attentive as him.

    (4)

  • Ron C.

    Excellent appetizers. Famous cobb salad very good. 3 layer chocolate dessert was worth the calories!

    (4)

  • Ann N.

    Service took forever and food just so-so. Disney seems to think that adding a huge list of exotic ingredients to a dish transforms it into gourmet eating. For example, sliced duck breast with cauliflower, duck confit stuffed yucca? Maple coated salmon on pureed lentils? Weird. Also, the lettuce in their "famous" Cobb salad was chopped so finely that it was pulverized. The salad had the texture of cooked spinach. While I was sitting there waiting for the slow service I looked up the menu of the original Brown Derby (because the Disney one is supposed to be an exact replica of this Hollywood icon) and found no such pretentious items on the menu. Nope. Not a pulverized lentil on that menu. Just good old sandwiches, pan seared fish, tamales, chicken, etc. To be fair, the food here isn't so much bad as it is weird. Dessert was very good. You get to choose 3 mini desserts from an extensive list. However, this restaurant was too expensive for what you got.

    (2)

  • Kurt N.

    Best in park food I have ever had. I had the Cobb Salad, the Pork Chop, and the Banana Fosters dessert. All 3 were loaded with layers of flavor and presented perfectly. It did help that I had a 50% off coupon, as it is quite pricy. It really is an experience to dine here.

    (5)

  • Ryan W.

    I don't know what kept me from this place for so long! Okay so it's kind of expensive. If you're in Disney World, you should be prepared to pay a premium, especially for the food and atmosphere that go with the Hollywood Brown Derby name. I had the Duck Three Ways, and I know that I'd rather have had more of it two ways and get rid of that ravioli thing- but even though I liked the other two parts of the three ways more, I loved it all. This was one of the best meals I've ever had. I also had the bananas foster dessert. Like I said, I don't know what kept me away so long but I do know that I'll be back soon. Oh yeah- the margaritas offered here are fantastic.

    (5)

  • HR M.

    Pretty good, but not one of the best at Disney by any scale. A little pricey for no real reason. Frankly, none of the Hollywood Studios restaurants are the best at Disney. The food is okay; service is the average at Disney.

    (3)

  • Mandy C.

    I have eaten here twice now. And I am a fan of it. yes, it is very pricey- especially considering that it is inside a theme park. But in my opinion it is the only restaurant to eat at in the Hollywood Studios if I want something good. So we just bite the bullet and eat an elaborate lunch! This time we had no reservations. But it was 11am and they had not offically opened; so we went to ask if there was anyway we could get a table right at opening. They said sure. So we waited in the lobby area for about 30 mins. During this time a lady came over and asked us to be the "celebrities of the day." Which means we were first to enter the restaurant at opening, cut the red ribbon, walk the red carpet while 'paparazzi" took pics and then sat at the best booth in the place! It was a fun and surprising experience. But on to the meal. Again, the Cobb salad is fabulous, large and so fresh! The crab cake was crunchy and well stuffed. I had the 8oz filet, which was cooked exactly to my liking. I cannot remember what my hubby had because I was so involved in my steak. With two adult beverages our tab was about $130. For a theme park lunch, that is a bit high. But for an elaborate, signature meal with 2 apps, 2 entrees and 2 alcoholic beverages it was an anticipated and very much worth it price. if you have 2 dining credits to spare or can work it into your budget, then this is a great choice when at Disney!

    (4)

  • Savannah K.

    Five star all the way. We walked in cold, wet and without a reservation. After a short wait - THREE SERVERS pampered us with hot tea, magnificent dishes and the best gluten free rolls in the world. I loved it and my guests were very happy.

    (5)

  • Charles C.

    Food is pricey and taste is average. I had a Piña colada, it was too sweet. The atmosphere is very nice and service is very decent. My family dine there mainly for Fantasmic! Dining Experiences. We get a VIP pass so we get reserve seating for Fantasmic show in the evening.

    (3)

  • Dana W.

    The cob salad is wonderful!! The rest of the meal was not that memorable but that salad, mmmmm! The waiter gave us the recipe for the salad and grapefruit cake (didn't try that) on little brown derby hats.

    (5)

  • Sandy P.

    We got the Fantasmic dinner package. It guarantees you admission and SEATING for the Fantasmic show. It was $65 for 3 courses. It probably saved us $4 on a 3 course meal. Had the andouille crusted prawn on cheddar grits with bacon. FANTASTIC. Prawn was amazing and the grits were done just right with a nice cheese flavor. Really really enjoyable. Would go back just for that! Had the filet which was tender and cooked perfectly. Had the grapefuit cake since it is their trademark. It was good. I would try something else next time. It was tart and fresh. Just too big. Also, I had the flight of margaritas. 3 nice sized margaritas for $11!!!! Oh and they were also very good! Walked out after a great dinner with a nice buzz! LOL OUr waiter was great. Polite, knowledgable and friendly. Would definetly go back.

    (4)

  • Lisa S.

    This was our second time here, AWESOME! The service was top notch and the food even better. Every trip to Orlando will result in a trip to the Derby!

    (5)

  • Emily G.

    You'd be seriously missing out if you didn't go here. So delicious. EVERYTHING on the menu is stellar.

    (5)

  • James M.

    I've been here twice and it's my favorite 'nice' restaurant at Disney. Even though you get the feel that the food is mass produced, the food is still good. Eating here and getting priority seating for Fantasmic is well worth it.

    (4)

  • Tina A.

    Of course it was expensive, but come on it's Disney. The atmosphere isn't to exciting compared to most Disney restaurants. The food was really good! The portions are also pretty big, so that is good. The service was great just like most Disney places.

    (4)

  • Bryan B.

    This is one of the premium Disney park restaurants that I consistently look forward to because it is consistently solid food and service. Service is a given in the Disney parks, you will always get the best and if you dont, say something and someone will take care of it. Having said that, the staff of this restaurant are delightful. Our server was on top of everything the entire time we were there for our dinner. I will not beat around the bush, here are the two dishes you have to have... no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Cobb salad, simple, but I have never had it like they make it anywhere else. Grapefruit cake, yes, a tangy citrus dream come true. Next time you are at Disney's Hollywood Studio in Orlando, make sure you make a reservation ahead of time to try this place out.

    (4)

  • John A.

    I've been obsessed with the original Brown Derby of Hollywood lore for a long time and I must say, even though it's Disney where everything is possible, the room itself is incredible in it's likeness to the original. Once you get down to the reality that it's not 1950's Hollywood, you can enjoy the nostalgic feeling and take the food for what it is.... the Cobb salad, created at the original Brown Derby, is very, very good. Considering the recipe isn't exactly a secret, it's interesting that more restaurants don't try to copy it. The two things remarkable about it are how finely diced it is (now I know what "chopped salad" concepts are so popular) and the dressing- an excellent vinegar based dressing. The salad is terrific and if you have nothing else, it's really worth the trip. On that note, everything else we tried was just average. The steak is really ordinary and while the cut of meat was good, the red wine reduction was sparse and didn't have much flavor. The pork chop was decent, perhaps a little dry. The banana foster dessert was very good, though it wasn't classic banana foster, so be prepared. The wine list is very good, surprising as I didn't expect it- good California selections at very reasonable prices (especially in Disney where nothing is cheap). Also, the service is very attentive and they make an effort to make the experience special. Overall, there's enough good happening to warrant four stars and make it a place definitely worth visiting. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are heading to Disney.

    (4)

  • Grace E.

    It's tough to find classy dining options at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Don't get me wrong, I love the park, but it is filled with fast food or mediocre eateries. We traipsed around Hollywood Studios for about an hour without a reservation and just wanting to sit down and enjoy some good food. We stumbled upon the Hollywood Brown Derby - a replica of the famous Hollywood restaurant where the Cobb salad was supposedly invented. As a huge fan of classic Hollywood, I immediately loved this place, and there was only a five minute wait for a table! Entrees were priced at $30-$45, and the portion sizes are not huge, but the food is quality. The restaurant is truly an escape from the bustle and craziness of the park. It has great atmosphere. We ordered the duck and pork chop dishes - both were excellent. The grapefruit cake was delicious! The Hollywood Brown Derby is truly a fitting tribute to Old Hollywood that fits very nicely in with the park's theme.

    (5)

  • Heidi M.

    Really great experience. As Steve mentioned, we were on the DIsney Dining plan (love that by the way), so it was very painless to "pay" for dinner. My steak was so delicious, the potatoes amazing and the original Cobb salad - great! I had the champagne flight - I would highly recommend. I had the grapefruit cake for dessert which was uniquely yummy in itself. The service was great - really felt like we were in old Hollywood. Make sure to plan for enough time to drink in the experience!

    (4)

  • Christopher S.

    Great food, excellent service. Make sure to have the Cobb salad.

    (4)

  • Dave W.

    By far one of my favorite restaurants at WDW. We came here for the first time in Oct of 2013 and it's the first sit-down dinner we had at Disney World. During dinner time, this place is by reservation only and even then, they run late on the reservations. We waited at least 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Some people became impatient and frustrated while waiting for their table but I assure you, it's worth the wait. We ordered Grilled Loch Duart Salmon - Brushed with a Ginger soy Glaze over Wheat Noodles with Julienned Vegetables, swiss chard, Water Chestnut, Prince Edward Island Mussels and a Lemon Grass Broth. and Charred-glazed Filet of Beef with a Red Wine Reduction, topped with a Cabernet and Roasted Shallot Butter, over White Truffle Oil Wild Forest Mushroom Mashed Potato, and Sautéed Haricot Verts. Talking about it right now makes me drool in hunger. The Salmon was perfectly cooked - a little charred on one side but perfectly tender and moist on the inside. This fish melts on your tongue on contact and the flavors will give you a high like no other. Ok, I'm exaggerating but not by much... The greens accompanied with the fish was ultra refreshing, giving it a earthy healthy taste. In short, we loved the salmon. The Beef was also very very well done, we asked for medium and we got medium, nice and pink in the center, the flavored butter on top was absolutely a must in bringing out all the flavors in this entree. The potato complemented the beef very nicely. This is also a +1 on our list. We also loved this dish. Finishing off the dinner, we ordered the Grapefruit Cake - Brown Derby Original! Light Layers of Yellow Cake with fresh Grapefruit-Cream Cheese Icing. Our server described it as weird in a nice way and we didnt understand what he was talking about when we ordered it. After tasting it, we concluded... yes, it's weird... but in a good way. We just kept on eating it... even though it was weird. It tasted like white sponge cake with a hint of grapefruit aftertaste, it's very weird but we like it! Would I come back again? You bet!

    (5)

  • Bob L.

    The Hollywood Brown Derby is a beautiful tribute to Bob Cobb's 1926 Hollywood and Vine institution to the glamour of Holywood. The decor captures the style and the 1,500 caricatures on the wall are overwealming. The famous Cobb salad is authentic and is large enough for two. The grapefruit cake was not the original - I think they "chickened out" and tried to add frosting and coloring. This is an expensive restaurant, not for a large family with many kids. The tiered design allows for a large room capacity, but is not condusive to the art of eating a meal. Although I like the rack of lamb and black grouper, I have been with a large group and no one found fault with any of the main selections. If you are on a budget share a salad and skip all the extras which really raise the dollar count. I have had no problem with the staff. They know the menu and are quite helpful. I do believe that the design of the room leads to slow service and the large menu is a challenge to the kitchen. My saddest regret is that this place can never capture the glamour of old Hollywood. Clark Gable would look stupid in a Goofy hat.

    (4)

  • Sarah W.

    Poor service. Delicious food! We split the chive soup and wedge salad. For my entree I had the duo of duck.. I loved the ravioli with it! Only dissapointment with the food.........the grapefruit cake. We were so excited for the cake. It was spongey and almost too moist, it wasn't what I was expecting. I really wanted to like it, but it wasn't for me.

    (3)

  • Andy O.

    Do you have one of those fancy money trees growing in your front yard? Sadly i don't, and for those of you that don't, save your money and go anywhere else. Hell, go to Cape May Cafe, don't waste your hard earned money at this place just because it's at a Disney Park. I could get over the ridiculous price tags if the food was good, but I splurged on the $15 cobb salad, and it literally was like I was eating prison food or pig slop. The lettuce had been ran through blend on a cuisanart and minced the crap out of beating it to a pulp. The rest of the toppings had the same effect. I'd never had a bitter avocado before, until eating this, yet another pleasant experience. The only redeeming factor was providing me with a story about the $15 dollar salad that looked like throw up.

    (1)

  • Janene H.

    Brown Derby is located at Disney's Hollywood Studios and is reported to be one of the better theme park restaurants. It is a sit-down affair and somewhat fancy. Not so much in what the tourists wear but how the employees dress. Service is decent (for a theme park) but does not compare to service in the real world. Twice my water glass was completely empty and I had to ask for more. And for these prices?!?! Be warned that they did away with their lunch menu. Very clever Disney- getting people to pay dinner prices at 11am... You will easily spend $30+ on an entrée. Is it worth it? Probably not, but it may be worth it to escape the heat and sit down for a while! I visited at lunch so I decided to have their "Famous" Cobb Salad which as an appetizer cost $15. The waiter assured me that it was large enough for a meal. And boy was he right! I really appreciated the warm bread and butter brought out before our meal. The salad, mixed tableside, is a mixture of minced lettuce, tomato, bacon, egg, blue cheese, turkey and avocado. Because all of the ingredients are finely minced once mixed the whole thing gets very heavy. I was surprised at how HEAVY a salad could be. I wouldn't want to eat this then drag myself around the park for another several hours! I think it would be best to split this with a friend. It would be really nice if they had a half salad, half sandwich or soup option. I guess this would eat away at their dinner priced profits!

    (3)

  • Elsbeth S.

    Had the grouper with mussels and shrimp. The broth was super yummy and you could soak it up with their delicious rolls! This is truly one of the best places to eat....and not just in Disney!

    (4)

  • Ramon R.

    WOW!!!! The original cobb salad is the best food item I have ever tasted!!! The greens used in it is finely chopped parsley and everting else is incredibly complementary to this magnificent salad. It is offered as an appetizer, but can be your whole meal without a doubt. I had the wine tasting flight, which was very good and had at least 4 oz. of each wine to taste. It's expensive for theme park restaurant but the Tables In Wonderland discount of 20% makes it a good deal.

    (5)

  • Russ R.

    This was the 1st time I have eaten at Disney's Brown Derby and from the looks of the place you'd expect great food and service. I felt they have become complacent, because the service here was awful! Our reservation was for 4, 2 adults and 2 kids (9 & 10). We ordered filet mignon all around, and I have to say that it was fantastic!. So was the ambiance! Our server, however, an older mexican man, was nice when it came to taking our orders, but the food was served by someone else, and we never did see our server again. With kids, accidents happen, and when our grandson dropped his fork we need a replacement. I tried to get our server's attention a few times, but that didn't work out. I finally gave up and gave my grandson a fork from another table. It's not that he was busy, he wasn't. He never even came to refresh the kids drinks, or ask if I wanted another glass of wine. When it came time for taking our dessert order he was there in an instant, but by that time my wife was disgusted with him, so I simply asked for the check. I put my disney credit card down to pay, and my wife put a penny down on top (she had never ever done that before so I know she was disgusted), and she wrote a note to the server regarding his bad service. When you get an older experienced server, you can usually expect it to be spot on service. It just wasn't there. I don't blame the server alone, shame on disney for allowing this complacency! The food is good, so I would return if I ever come to WDW again, but I will tell the lead person in management of this experience so disney can have the opportunity to correct it.

    (3)

  • Aaron T.

    Expensive, but one of the better dining experiences at a Disney Park. Certainly beats the old "Turkey Leg". I had the Duck "Two Ways" and my wife the stuffed chicken. Both cooked to perfection. Kids enjoyed hot dogs and ice cream (in no particular order). Overall these guys know how to turn a table so once you're in you should be able to get out and on your way back to the park in short order. The best suggestion I can make about this dining experience or any Disney dining experience is to call Disney's Central Dining Reservation Number first. (Ask your hotel concierge for the number.) A dining expert will help you search for the best place to eat at a time that works for you and the family.

    (4)

  • J H.

    Overall 3.75 Lunch; Second time here. Still a good meal. Okay: Coriander crusted Black Grouper Grapefuit cake; nothing special Chopped salad; good, but not everyone liked it. Would get again: 1. Char grilled filet of beef - over white truffle whipped potatoes 2. Duck Two way No birthday treats here. I think we got something the other time we were here.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    This remains in the top five of our favorite WDW dining options. And you can get take-out. Who knew? We asked on a lark and discovered we could get grapefruit cake to go. So we did and enjoyed a quiet evening on our hotel balcony with some coffee and cake. Perfect way to end a hectic day.

    (4)

  • Marina E.

    One of the best meals I had during my trip to Disney World. About 6 years earlier, I first ate at the Brown Derby and ordered a steak that was marinated in Coke, seriously...that's what the waitress told me. It was one of the top 5 steaks I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. I returned hoping to have it again but it was no longer on their menu. After I wiped my tears away, I ordered the char-grilled filet of beef which was accompanied with white truffle whipped potatoes, mushroom ragout, cippolini onions, and red wine reduction....and I started crying again. It was excellent. Everyone in the restaurant was so pleasant and nice. I would love to return.

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    We haven't been to the Brown Derby in at least 10 years so were excited to try it out again. In the past, the food was good, but nothing that blew us away. Everything about this meal this time around was perfect. We went for lunch and our server was friendly and very attentive. Drink refills came to our table when we were 3/4 of the way done with our previous drink, without even asking. We both started out with the corn soup with ancho chile oil. Delicious! When the bowls first came out, we realized we should have shared since the portions were so big but in the end we each pretty much licked our bowls clean it was that good. The chile oil gave the soup just enough kick but not overpowering. I ordered the cobb salad as my main meal, without blue cheese. It was very good and I'm surprised that people order this as an appetizer. It's huge! I personally wasn't not a huge fan of the lettuce that was used but everything was fresh and crisp. The other meal we had was the filet mignon with ugly tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and some sort of cabernet sauce. Wow! This was honestly one of the best entrees we've had in years on property! The filet was cooked and seasoned perfectly and went well with all of the accompaniments. I actually stopped eating my salad and ate the remainder of what my father didn't want from his meal. We have eaten at all of the signature steak houses on property (Le Cellier, Yachtsman, etc) and this blew them all away. We passed on dessert unfortunately but can't wait to go back for the filet again!

    (5)

  • Bob B.

    Over cooked pasta with a horrible tomato sauce that they call cioppino. Cobb salad...... it was chopped up into nothingness.... baby food.... not good. Crab rolls, cold and under seasoned Pork chop........way too sweet and dry I'll never step foot in this place again. Over priced and no apparent talent in the kitchen. It's crazy that Disney cares so much about everything else but the quality of food on their property.

    (2)

  • Neil G.

    We had the best time at the Brown Derby. Even though the place was packed, our host seated us at a nice section of the restaurant. We had the Loch Duart Salmon Glazed with Scotch Whisky over Arugula, Watercress, Local Peaches, Bleu Affiné, Walnuts, and a Fig and Orange Blossom Honey Dressing and the Pan-seared Asian Barbecue Lamb Chops with Citrus Crumbs, Red Thumb Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon, Yellow Wax Beans, and a Minted Shiso Pesto...both are simply EXCEPTIONAL! Good Food and Good Service - what more to ask?

    (5)

  • Ally F.

    My family was excited to eat here having been to Disney many times before and this was one of the few places we haven't been. We had reservations for 3pm. Checked in 10 minutes before and was told they were running 5 minutes behind. We were given a pager and 25 minutes later we were still waiting. Walk ins were getting seated before us. Here they forgot to print out our slip. We were finally seated a half hour later. Our waitress was nice. But we were all bit by little black nats while eating. The food was awful. My salad had way too much dressing, my mothers had none. I could not even eat half my Cobb salad without feeling like puking. Waitress just said "aw I'm sorry". Didn't fix it. Left the restaurant with a stomach, still hungry, and a good amount poorer.

    (1)

  • Michael L.

    One of the best meals I have ever had. I could not believe how good this food was. I was not expecting much going to a Disney restaurant. Its a "Must go to" restaurant.

    (5)

  • Christina F.

    We came here for my fathers birthday dinner, and really enjoyed it. We got a booth, and were in a little corner so we never felt crowded or like we were cramped with other people. Like many other reviewers have said, this place has very few children compared to other restaurants in the parks. We started with wine and champagne flights, which were great...I love ANYTHING that gives me lots of little bits. It was also a very good value compared to a single glass, and I reccomend it as a way to broaden your horizons. We all shared the cobb salad, which with the bread basket could be a meal in itself. It was very good. I had the pork chop for dinner, which I had well well well done, and it came out perfectly crispy. Everyone else had the Filet, which was a good sized cut, very flavorful, and exactly how they ordered it. (**A tip, It seems to me all the Disney Fine Dining restaurants I have been to err on the side of rare, so we have always had better luck ordering one point up...ie if you like it medium rare..order medium) We had told them it was my fathers birthday, and after dinner was cleared, they brought out champagne and strawberries for all of us, and a chocolate mousse cake complete with candle and confettis for him.We also tried the grapefruit cake, which I did not really like, because I am not really a grapefruit fam. Service was excellent and thoughtful throughout. The pricetag however, after tax and tip it was on the heftier side of $200 for dinner for four, so I would only return for a special occaison, or if someone new really wanted to try it. (I also wish they would have a different lunch menu/price point)

    (5)

  • Karin H.

    Nice place for dinner. Decor is nice, food & drinks were great! Will be back again!

    (4)

  • Andrea M.

    I always get the Cobb salad. It's chopped up so fine, and all of the ingredients mix well together. The service is always top notch!

    (5)

  • Jamie A.

    We had made a reservation prior to arriving (you can make reservations prior to your arrival, over 100 days). We checked in a few minutes prior to our reservation time and was told the wait would be at least 40 minutes!! Are you kidding, with reservations? We did not even stay and left to go eat elsewhere. I was extremely disappointed. When we made other reservations we were either seated right away or within a few minutes. 40 minutes is a lot of time to wait with reservations. Obviously they should not schedule so many!!! The hostess only response was to say, "we aren't taking any other reservations". This is not the service from Disney that I expect.

    (1)

  • Ms. Review S.

    I loved our server and the history of this place, I ordered a Cobb Salad to stuff my face. If you like your salad chopped really, really small, You love it a lot, you'll be having a ball. It was fresh and well prepared, just not the best, Try something different on your next food fest. ***If you don't have a reservation, go early, like 11ish, it gets busy!***

    (3)

  • Paulina B.

    This place was very much like Chef Mickeys except with better food and MUCH better service. My husband and I went for lunch, and although we didn't know any of the Playhouse characters, we still enjoyed our meal immensely. We were seated 10 mins before our reservation, which was nice, and had a very friendly and attentive waiter. Even though we showed no interest towards the characters, the waiter was conscious of the fact that many people do want to see the characters and, even after giving us the cheque, told us we could stay as long as we liked. This was far from the experience we had at Mickeys, and with the superior food, the only thing missing was Mickey and friends.

    (4)

  • Maria B.

    My girlfriends and I took a trip to Disney World as a 5 day reunion extravaganza. (We had all interned for the company the year prior and were roommates.) One thing we all agreed on was that we wanted to do the Fantasmic! Dinner Package, so we decided to go balls out and do the Hollywood Brown Derby, which was/is the top tier dinner package. None of us had ever been to the original, but still appreciated Disney's commitment to being authentic and had fun looking at the charicatures on the walls. I remember it being a slow-ish afternoon, so we were seated rather quickly. Our waiter came to us promptly and not only took our orders, but made some excellent recommendations. To this day I remember that I had the rack of lamb with a pumpkin spoon bread that was absolutely delicious. (Aside: I wish I had taken his advice and ordered the grapefruit cake for dessert. I didn't because I loathe and abhor grapefruit, but one of my girlfriends got it, convinced me to try it, and it was delicious. It was more of a non-specific citrusy, light cake than anything.) All in all, a very solid full service dining experience, and as an added bonus our drinks, which were apparently not supposed to be included in the package at that time, were free. :-)

    (4)

  • Andrew M.

    If your looking for a good restaurant at Hollywood Studios this is the place hands down. If it were not for the less than friendly host stand I would rate this place five stars as everything else was excellent including the food and ambiance. Also keep in mind this is considered a Signature Restaurant so its very pricey but well worth it.. Since were on the Disney topic, as Peter Pan would say, "Here we go!!" As I mentioned above, the host stand is the only issue I have here, as soon as we arrived the host behind the stand did not even attempt to crack a smile once (abnormal for Disney) and had a snobby attitude. Despite having reservations we were subject to a 20 min wait to be seated, we were finally seated in what I wouldnt call the most ideal location near the entrance of the dining room but at that point we were just relieved to have been seated... Now on the dining room note, props to Disney on the theming and ambiance that truely feels like vintage upscale Hollywood.. Things got much better afterwards, despite a slight delay in our server arriving to the table, I do have to note once he did arrive, he was awesome throughout our entire dinner. To start we ordered the martini sampler (props to the bartender) and the famous cobb salad, I can see why everyone raves about the cobb salad, truely one of the best I have had and a crazy generous portion easily enough to serve two. For entree I ordered the Duck Two Ways which was excellent and very well presented, meat was very tender and flavorfull and the charred maple glaze was a perfect touch. We splurged and also ordered some dessert, the Chocolate Three Ways was as good as it sounds and was gone within seconds, also very well presented with a wicked artistic touch! Great place for dinner with the girl (or vice versa) or even for a unique dinner with friends.. After a long day in the parks you wont be dissappointed here..

    (4)

  • Elena C.

    If I could give halfs this would be a four and a half star review. It was really great, just missing that little extra that makes it a five star experience. We had a 3:30 reservation but arrived a little over an hour late. We got caught up in lines and such and weren't really hungry until later. We got there around 4:30 and waited about 10 minutes for a table. Not too bad. Our waitress was great but spoke SO SOFTLY! It was a little embarrassing trying to figure out what she was asking you. :) She gave us free champagne though. THAT we understood. :) We started with the famous Cobb salad. They do it all fancy and mix it up for you at the table. The salad was great and I really liked how it was all chopped up small. You could get a little of everything on your fork. For lunch/dinner I got the filet with mashed potatoes and mushroom ragout. I asked for medium and it was really undercooked, medium rare maybe but more rare. Luckily that doesn't bother me so I ate it anyway. It was tender and flavorful and delicious. The potatoes were creamy and a great compliment. T got the pork chop. I'm not a huge fan so I didn't try it but he really enjoyed it. We were planning on trying the grapefruit cake for dessert but our waitress brought over free chocolate mousse cakes (yay for those engagement buttons!). The chocolate mousse was really good, not gritty at all which I've found some mousses can be. And it tasted that much better because it was free. :) Definitely a great, grownup place in the parks to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner. We lucked out and didn't have any kids around us too!

    (4)

  • Bob C.

    The Cobb salad is simply to "die for" ..... among the nicest lunch my wife and I had while staying at Disney for the week !!!

    (4)

  • George Y.

    We were delighted with our lunch here. Our whole week in WDW was organized around fine dining, including Victoria & Albert's, the California Grill, etc. The Brown Derby was fantastic and SUCH an amazing experience considering that it's located inside the park. We enjoyed an hour in absolute bliss with great service and fantastic food before venturing back out to 100-degree heat. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Jeremy C.

    The Hollywood Brown Derby is a superb restaurant located within the confines of a theme park. Really, this restaurant would put to shame many, many establishments not in a theme park. Yes, it's expensive. But the decor, theming, service, menu, and wine list (yep) more than make up for the prices. Actually you can eat here fairly cheaply if you play it right. All four of us (besides my 3 children) had the exact same thing (hence the limited reviewed items below), and the total for each person was $23 excluding tax and gratuity. Full bar also. Mushroom Bisque-Creamy, light and full of flavor. Cobb Salad-What you'd expect and then some from a Cobb. However, here the items in the salad are not pre-mixed, but tossed together tableside. A nice added touch to a wonderful salad. Banana Torte-Almost Mousse-like, but scrumptious. By far the best restaurant at the Studios, and probably one of the best on property.

    (5)

  • Ashley C.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to. Every time I go to Orlando, my family and I always agree that stopping here is an absolute must. The service is incredible, as is the food. I always order the cobb salad, which is what they are known for. Its amazing, and my favorite salad hands down. I usually order the grapefruit cake for dessert, mmm. This restaurant is awesome. I love the feel and the decor, vintage Hollywood, very cool atmosphere. Its on Disney property, so of course they are going to treat you like royalty. My sister wanted a hamburger, which wasn't an item on the menu, so the waiter told us he would have the chef make a hamburger for her anyway. Now THAT is good service. I love the Brown Derby!

    (5)

  • Tammie P.

    Decent - got the duck 2 ways and filet.

    (3)

  • Kelly B.

    Located in WDW Hollywood Studios. This is a copy of the restaurant that movie stars used to frequent during Hollywood's heyday. They even have the caricature portraits of famous stars. The food is more on the upscale end, the reason why the Dining Plan counts each meal here as two. I always find the food and the service to be extremely good here. They used to have pianist playing live while you eat, but have not seen one during my past few visits.

    (4)

  • Jackie G.

    Good steak house food with great service. This is an up scale place and the food reflects that. It was a nice place to have a relaxing diner after a long day in the park!

    (4)

  • Earl K.

    Being from SoCal and having dined at the original in Hollywood, I was surprised that this one at Disney's Hollywood Studios was so highly regarded and recommended. During our visit to this park, I told the rest of our group that I was interested in trying it if we had time. Around lunch time, we happened to be right next to it and when we asked, we were told, "no wait, they could seat us right away". One of the previous reviewers said it wasn't a good fit for parties with kids, but we had four (ages 8,7,4, & 2) and the staff was good with them and there was simple "kid foods" on the kiddie menu. While the staff is dressed formally and the room looks very "old Hollywood classy", we didn't feel underdressed in our shorts and t-shirts. But then again, it was lunch time and I don't know if the standards go up for dinner (I'm assuming not considering it's in the middle of a Disney theme park). I had a hard time choosing between the blue lump crab cake or the "famous Cobb salad for two". Well, if it says "famous" I have to try it to see what all the hype is about. I must have missed the "for two" part when I read the menu at the restaurant because I ate it like it was no big deal then realized it said for two when I went back online to look at the menu to get the name right. Maybe that's why it's in the appetizer section, it would be small enough sized to serve two as appetizer. While I'm not a huge salad fan, this one was pretty tasty and I think the right choice on a hot, humid day. Our service was pretty good, no complaints that I can think of. The only negative thing I can think of would be the higher prices. I was legitimately anxious to see the bill considering we ordered three additional entrees, four kid meals, and the other couple had some drinks with lunch. As much as I LOVE to try desserts from every restaurant we try, the idea of getting four for the adults and at least three more for the kids at those prices convinced me to suggest the ice cream cart parked outside the restaurant to the kids. Needless to say, they thought it was a great idea.

    (3)

  • Mabelle A.

    My review is way overdue, but we came here on a visit to Disneyworld. We did the special dinner/Fantasmic seating. Overall enjoyed our meal, but wouldn't put the food as spectacular. Service was good. Had the expectation that it would be spendy because of the name and the story behind it. 3.5 stars overall. Not sure if we'd return, but glad we experienced it.

    (4)

  • Amy D.

    Overall rating (food, service and ambiance) = 4 stars. Food = 3.5 stars Food and staff were fantastic. We ventured to The Brown Derby for a late night bite while spending an afternoon at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We were able to get a table immediately as it was near closing time. Our waiter was very knowledgable and helpful and the staff attentive to our every need. We started with the famous Cobb Salad but weren't big fans. Neither my husband nor I enjoyed the chopped lettuce style and it was a bit wet in my opinion but the flavor was good despite the consistency. My husband ordered the lamb shank which was fall off the bone goodness. Cooked to perfection and oh so flavorful. I enjoyed the filet over truffle mashed with a fine red wine reduction finish. Both dishes were fabulous! We'll be back BD! Good stuff :-)

    (4)

  • Mariela P.

    This is by far the best restaurant in Disney me and my boyfriend have ever been to thus far, GREAT service and GREAT food. Our waitress Julianna was absolutely wonderful. She was very helpful, friendly, and always checked up on us. We weren't even half way done with our sodas yet she would always come and bring us fresh soda that wasn't flat. I recommend people ask for her as a waitress when making reservations, she was very good. The food was delicious, we got the fantasmic dinner show package which was great. We paid $56.99 each person for 1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert and 1 non alcoholic beverage from anything on the menu for each person and it gives you the advantage to sit 30-40 minutes before showtime for the show instead of waiting in line for over 1hr. The filet mignon was nice and juicy. I LOVED the banana white chocolate toffee tower, it was sooooo good, I wish I was eating some right now again! Great place to eat and great service, I would definitely come here again just for the service its self.

    (5)

  • Whitney W.

    Great atmosphere. Portions were huge. Cobb salad was decent, Tofu Noodle Bowl was tasty, grapefruit cake was awesome.

    (5)

  • Gwin C.

    Its pricey so we go for lunch. But we love the place. Our first time we were the Hollywood family of the day. Got feather boas, top hats, cut the ribbon, pictures taken- it was fun. Love the soups and cobb salad awesome.

    (4)

  • Fenny L.

    I think we were tricked. Cinderella's Royal Table on Monday was pretty amazing (even though it's a "theme" restaurant). Bongo's on Tuesday was quite marvelous. So we were tricked into thinking, hey, although this Brown Derby isn't the real BD of Hollywood fame, it *has* to be good right? Yeah. We were tricked. Hoodwinked. Bamboozled. You get the picture. Arriving at Brown Derby, we were taken in by the vintage feel of the restaurant. The old tilework in the lobby, the fun drawings and old photos that bedecked the establishment. We were led through a darken dining room, which, while a bit more casual then one may have expected for the Brown Derby, it was, after all situated in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The menu was pretty standard, however, there were a few interesting entrees. Both my husband and I had the duck breast with venison sausage, and my best friend and her boyfriend had the strip steaks. We decided to all try their famous Cobb salad (the original Brown Derby "invented" it), and happily order a round of drinks. I need to stop here. Usually, I start talking about the food, before I talk about the service, but this once, I'm going to start with the service, because it was pretty craptapulous. To start with, my husband ordered a Rob Roy, which is made from scotch, sweet vermouth and bitters (sort of like a Manhattan). What he received was basically watered down fruit punch. There wasn't even alcohol in it! When we told the waiter that he gave us the wrong thing, he started to tell us that Rob Roys are supposed to be nonalcoholic with pineapple juice with sprite or something, and that he's never heard of scotch in a Rob Roy. Say what??? Both my husband and I love our adult beverages...we know the bartender's manual pretty well, and I don't believe that I've ever encountered a Rob Roy recipe that didn't include scotch (I even Googled it - and all Rob Roys require scotch!). After a few minutes of back and forth, it dawns on our waiter that he's definitely in the wrong and he heads off to fix it. My issue is - why did he even need to argue with us? We told him what exactly went into a Rob Roy - why didn't he just make us one? Plus, I'm quite sure any restaurant as large and as busy as this one, would definitely have had *some* kind of bartender's reference guide in it! Besides the whole drink fiasco (and you can mess with many things, but never mess with our drinks), he rarely checked up on us, although he walked past our table at least 8 times during our meal. When my friend finished her martini, we sat it on the edge of the table for him to clear away...and although he noticed the empty glass (he even asked her if she would like another drink), he never actually cleared it away. Same with the bread plates, the salad plates...well, with anything. We had to repeatedly ask for more water, and practically bussed our own tables. He was just so extremely unhelpful. When he did stop by our table, we never had his full attention (even though it wasn't that busy - the tables around us were mostly empty), which is a pity because my husband is normally a huge tipper...but I guess that is the lesson that all servers must learn. The food was eh. The famous Cobb salad was so overloaded with bleu cheese, that even my husband, who *adores* bleu cheese couldn't eat more then a few bites. It was so overpowering that it was quite nauseating. My friends weren't overly impressed with their steaks, and I was sadly disappointed with the duck and venison. The duck breast was way overcooked, and the venison sausage was so salty that it killed the flavor. The lentils/peas mixture was just a mushy yellow blob at the bottom of my plate...just sad and disappointing. I have to say, that I am incredibly surprised by this experience. Considering that Cinderella's Royal Table, which is a theme restaurant that caters to 5 year old girls had both better food and better service, I am actually quite upset by how lame our experience was. Especially considering the price that they charge. Yes, I realize that they cater to tourists and really isn't worried about repeat business, however, neither was Royal Table, nor Bongo's...and the experiences that we had there was far superior to our experience here.

    (1)

  • Kyle B.

    I must apologize first. I have read the other Yelp reviews here and I must disagree with the naysayers. I really enjoyed my experience at the Hollywood Brown Derby. I wasn't expecting to eat here. But I was visiting Hollywood Studios with some friends and they wanted to stop in here for dessert. And what a fabulous dessert it was. We'll start off with the thematics. This is a signature theme restaurant. It's stylized to look like the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood during the motion picture's golden age. It's complete with the caricatures of the movie elite of that era, waiters wearing jackets and ties, etc. It is very well done. I would even say it's complete with it's "exclusivity". Nobody sits right down with a reservation. We arrived in the middle of the afternoon and still waited 10 minutes for a table. The restaurant was barely half-full. That's a classic way to make you feel as if you're a part of something exclusive. As for the food, I can't quite give it five stars as we didn't have a full meal. But the dessert was heavenly. I had the Banana's Foster Cream Delight dessert (recommended by our server as his favorite). I enjoyed that dessert and tried to savor each bite as much as I could. The prices are on par for what you get at a Disney signature restaurant inside a Disney theme park. That means they're a little high when comparing to restaurants outside the Disney experience. My dessert and a soda ran me $14, including the tip. Our service was spot-on. Moses was there when we needed him for drink refills. He was very polite and wasn't a "hard salesman" as some other reviewers seem to have experienced. I enjoyed the experience so much that I came back a couple days later and had the same thing again! Next time I visit Hollywood Studios, I'd like to try a full meal here. I'll update my review when I do...

    (4)

  • Rob L.

    FEEL LIKE YOU ARE DINING WITH THE STARS This restaurant is a gorgeous reproduction to the legendary Brown Derby in Hollywood. We felt like we were transported in time as we walked into the warmly decorated restaurant and were seated in a plush booth. The walls were filled with caricatures of celebrities and the waiters were in white jackets and black bow ties. We looked over the menu and decided on the following: Day Boat Scallop--It wasn't a typo there was only one scallop on a bed of black bean corn pudding and mango papaya salsa. It was good but $10 for one scallop, ouch! Make sure you are on the dining plan. Cobb Salad--One of the signature dishes of the Brown Derby. This dish follows the exact recipe created by Bob Cobb an owner of one of the original Brown Derby restaurants. The salad is full of finely chopped greens, turkey breast, bacon, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, chives, and dressing. I think it is chopped too finely to enjoy the taste of each item; I prefer my interpretation of this dish. Half Roasted Chicken--A half chicken was served on jasmine rice with Meyer lemon and heirloom tomatoes. It was good but not memorable. Grapefruit Cake--Light as air layers of cake with grapefruit cream cheese icing arrived in a pool of sauce and was topped with a dried grapefruit slice. I loved it! Truly original but don't order if you do not like grapefruit. I prefer dining at lunch here because it offers a more relaxed experience and I think the menu selection is better. The atmosphere is better than the food but it so much fun to feel like a celebrity for an hour.

    (4)

  • Emily J.

    There are some things I love about Brown Derby and others I could live without. I love: the decor, the history, the pork tenderloin and the original cobb salad. The Brown Derby is an upscale restaurant inside of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Well, as upscale as you can be inside of a theme park, where most of the patrons sport socks with sandals and fannypacks. The pork tenderloin was very tender and prepared well with with white cheddar mustard spaetzle swiss chard, and pomegranate reilish, although I wasn't crazy about the whole pomegranate seeds on top, just too crackling for my taste. The Cobb is the original and mixed at the table, with tasty bleu cheese and dressing. Unfortunately there were many things I could live without, including the over-solicitous server, who loudly spieled the same jokes at every table and never once refilled my ice tea. I wish they had more than one meat choice, only a NY strip steak as an option, no filet mignon which I found odd. I also could have been okay without seeing the host blow his nose at his stand while we were right in front of it, and last and possibly least, I didn't care for the Brown Derby classic grapefruit cheesecake. I'd say pass and give the flourless chocolate cake a whirl. The prices are high, but not outrageous I feel, especially for being on Disney property.

    (4)

  • Cal I.

    The atmosphere is classic, the service is very "Disney", waiters from afar that have been trained but lack true fine dining experience. When a restaurant charges these prices a certain level of service is expected, it was average. The waiter didn't know what I meant when i asked what the specials were. The wine list was underwhelming, very cliche wine list. The lobster bisque is absolutley awful, peppers in bisque? Bad call, especially with a corn and seafood confit. The grouper was fantastic and the filet amazing. The truffled mash amazing. Not quite worth the price but a fun experience.

    (4)

  • Britt W.

    Every time I have traveled to Walt Disney World I have has at least one person with me that has never been. When we get to the trip planning part of the trip where we pick out where we want to eat it never fails that the newbie will say, "Ooooh, can we eat at the Brown Derby?" I always sigh, look at the floor dejected and say, "Sure." The Brown Derby has some redeeming qualities. Without a doubt it is one of the best themed restaurants on property. There is a lot of great Hollywood memorabilia from the 30's, 40's and 50's, most notably the Vitch caricatures of movie stars covering every wall. Just the atmosphere alone makes The Brown Derby feel like a special place. But after the novelty wears off I always end up disappointed. The food is rather marginal for the price and in my opinion it is not worth the two dining plan meals that a Disney Signature Dining Experience requires. The trouble with The Brown Derby is that all of the food sounds pretty good on the menu but when the food comes to the table I always think to myself that this isn't what I expected it to taste like. Sadly The Brown Derby has covered the entire spectrum of a dissatisfaction from unpleasant textures, food served at the wrong temperature and a lack of seasoning. I do however enjoy the Cobb Salad and the Grapefruit Cake for dessert. If you didn't know that the Cobb salad was invented at the Original Brown Derby in Hollywood you will know it by the end of your meal because they mention it often. The salad is prepared in the traditional manner with the turkey breast, egg, bacon, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, avocado and chives finely chopped and then lined up in neat rows on top of chopped lettuce. Once it is presented to you your server will offer to mix the salad with the Cobb dressing. The Grapefruit Cake is surprisingly light for a layered cake with grapefruit flavored cream cheese frosting. The secret to their cake is that they sprinkle each layer of the cake with a grapefruit syrup before they frost thus ensuring a pleasant grapefruit flavor in every bite. So here is my advice if you feel your Disney vacation won't be complete unless you go to The Brown Derby. 1. Eat a big breakfast before you arrive at the studios. 2. Go to the Brown Derby for lunch. 3. Order the Cobb Salad and split it with your partner. 4. Order the Grapefruit Cake and split it with your partner. 5. Go to a Disney Signature Dining Experience in one of the resorts for dinner. This way you get the experience the two best things at The Brown Derby. You can eat light and not be in a food coma while you explore the studios. And most importantly you'll only spend about $30 and won't waste your dining plan credits. Be sure to call Disney Dining to reserve a priority seat time.

    (2)

  • Keith R.

    Excellent scallop appetizer with zing - I really liked this. I once again had the Cobb salad but found that I'm just not interested in it anymore (even though I hadn't been here for 3 years) and made a note in my Disney brochure to try something else in the future.

    (4)

  • cming t.

    so i know what you are thinking... its Disney World, i can just get a hot dog, corn dog, pizza or pasta inside the park and keep riding rides and seeing shows. okay i just have to say - take the time and have a sit down meal here. its so delicious! we had the braised short ribs and the pork chops with smoked Gouda on top - it was sooo good =) the ambiance is just delightful - makes you feel like an "I love Lucy" episode. It is a bit pricey BUT - if you do what my friends and i did - pack a lunch and bring in a drink with some snacks - then you weren't spending money at lunch and could splurge at dinner. we felt it was one of the best meals we had all week long in Orlando (2nd to Fultons Crab House in Downtown Disney). Make reservations just so that you can play until its time for you to eat. Enjoy - don't fill up on the bread as your entree will be so good you would have wished you didn't have that 2nd bread roll =) Oh and i am from LA - and i'm a Disneyland fan. This is better than The Blue Bayou surf and turf.

    (5)

  • Amanda B.

    My husband and I were not really impressed by this restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful and a really neat atmosphere, but the food just didn't do much for us. I wanted the chicken but it came with a chorizo sauce (I don't eat pork)... I asked the waiter if I could have it without the sauce and he said no, everything was pre-made. I'm still not sure why I couldn't order without the sauce, but I ended up ordering a noodle bowl. I didn't like the noodles, as they were a little spicy for me, but the fried coconut tofu that came with the noodles was really tasty. I ended up just eating that and the peas that came with the noodles. The dessert I had (an orange chocolate mousse) was very good and I would go back just for that. I guess I was a little upset that I couldn't order the chicken, but the meal just wasn't that great for what we ended up paying (over $120 for two of us, no alcohol).

    (3)

  • Marky M.

    Given the name and history of the restaurant that is trying to be replicated, I expected a better experience. It is definitely not a loss if you bypass this option while at Walt Disney World.

    (2)

  • Jacob Y.

    This sit down restaurant is one of my favorites at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A bit more upscale that most restaurants at Disney, this place serves a decent American menu for lunch. The corn chowder was great. The ahi tuna...seared...very good. I did find the staff a bit inexperienced. Long story on that one. Just trust me on that one.

    (4)

  • Terry J.

    $90 lunch for two without drinks or dessert. So much to say both good and not so good about this restaurant. As for the good: 1. Lovely interior inspired by the Hollywood heyday of the 1930s and 1940. White table cloths, well dressed wait staff and wood everywhere. 2. Attentive, skillful service. 3. Lovely presentation. As for the not so good: 1. Timid menu. I found this to be an issue at virtually every alleged "fine dining" restaurant at Disney. I had the spice rubbed grouper served over a very small dollop of root vegetables, topped with carrot and squash threads alongside a splash of mustard-infused fruit coulis. It sounds more innovative than it really was. At $33 I expect more - even at Disney. 2. Almost no selections for vegetarian diners such as my daughter - disappointing. Every restaurant wanted to serve her the same thing: some version of pasta with vegetables. We asked our waitress (a helpful woman from Minot, ND) if the chef could prepare a meatless version of one other other entrees. She checked and the chef would not be able to do so. This lack of flexibility and unwillingness to meet the dining requirements of its customers tells you a lot about what is going on in the kitchen. 3. Heady prices given the limited menu and quality of food. Overall: The menu was timid, the food well-prepared and the service was impeccable. The Hollywood Brown Derby, however, fails when it comes to value. $90 should provide a memorable lunch for two and and not just a reprieve from the Florida sun.

    (3)

  • John B.

    Wonderful escape inside a theme park, service exceptional , bit pricey, Cobb salad is huge, easily shared

    (4)

  • Shannon O.

    I found this place to be somewhere between a 2 and a 3 star experience. I had a 11:45 am reservation. When I got there about 11:25, it was a few minutes before opening. When they did open, I had a very interesting experience. There were 2 families in front of me. The first ones who arrived were an older couple with their 4yearoldish granddaughter. They were the 'celebrities' of the day and I got to watch the staff oooh and awe over them, take photos, and officially open up the restaurant. In truth, if it was an adult, it would have been annoying, but watching the small child literally star struck by the entire event was endearing. The food was less than exciting and frankly, the service was the absolute worst I had the entire stay at Disney. My server was a man in his 50s. He was dialing it in so badly, I literally almost handed him my cell phone to see if it would help. Let's start with the fact I came in at *11:30 AM.* When I sat down, he started pushing mixed drink options onto me, and when I declined and asked for iced tea, he became very cold like he was mentally writing me off. Yes, I was dining alone, but I do tend to overtip when I dine by myself. He took off for a bit and came back and asked if I was ready to order. At this time, I was his ONLY table so making me sit there for 10 minutes without checking on me was a bit off putting. I asked what he recommended and the only things he endorsed were the most expensive things on the menu. When I ask a waiter this question, in truth, I'm not overly interested in the answer itself. I like to watch their eyes because it immediately tells me if they are recommending dishes they like or they are just rattling off their speil to up their tips. The man's eyes were as flat as Kansas. However, I decided to take one of his recommendations and order the salmon. It was moist, but totally uninspired. However, it was paired with a salad with peaches, blue cheese, and walnut (1 walnut was served). It was carefully dressed and this salad was one of the highlights of the week. The salmon was dull, but the the salad was amazing. It was sweet, tart, savory, salty and pretty much perfect (though I could have used another nut or two). It saved the dish and made it sing. I also ordered the grapefruit cake. It was a big disappointment. I found it pretty easy to deconstruct and the idea was much better than the execution. It is a vanilla/yellow cake with the cake layers bisected. Each layer is covered with a grapefruit syrup for moistness and also for flavor. Unfortunately, they only got that half right. The cake was moist, but it had almost ZERO grapefruit taste. If you had told me it was just a vanilla cake with pink simple syrup, I would have believed you. It did inspire me to try it at home. I want to make a grapefruit syrup and condense it down into a nice intense citrus flavor. I'll then try to brush it on layers and see what happens. They then had a vanilla or buttercream icing between the layers which was pretty good. The entire outside of the cake was then either iced quite a while ago, or covered in a fondant a couple days ago. The shell was slightly hard and unappealing on the edges of the layers. I couldn't eat it. Overall, it was an amazing salad, pretty good salmon, disappointing cake, and an obnoxious waiter. I probably should also mention he walked away from me twice in mid-sentence while asking a question because he apparently felt he had better things to do. I'm somewhat sympathetic because I noticed a large number of patrons ordering just appetizers or salads, but I spent as much(if not more) as at least one couple near me who were dining on 2 apps and waters. I think I deserved to have at least vaguely attentive serviced delivered without a condescending attitude. And yeah, I tipped 18% though he only deserved probably 10%. This was the first reservation I made at Disney. I wanted to try this place since I first visited as a teenager in 1989. I am a huge movie buff, and it has been a bit of a dream for me. My father was more of a 'quick service fare' patron when I was that age, so I have patiently waited to try to place until I was able to do so. The physical restaurant was lovely, but I doubt I'll go back. The salad was not enough to compel me to return in the face of the other negatives.

    (3)

  • Jess C.

    The previous reviews are accurate. This place is pricey. Part of the reason we came here was because we were starving and it was one of the first restaurants we came across when we entered Hollywood Studios. I looked at their menu posted outside and the coconut tofu noodle bowl looked very appetizing to me so we just walked right in. Well, the noodle bowl ended up to be very disappointing. I've decided from this point on that I will not order any Asian food ever again from a Disney park. I had a side of lobster bisque which was prepared quite nicely. My boyfriend had the pasta, which was really heavy and probably not a good choice for lunch. Our waiter was nice and very attentive but for those prices, I wouldn't expect any less. We spent almost $70 for lunch...which is equivalent to lunching at the Rotunda in Neiman Marcus. (I know I shouldn't compare but I can't help it) I can appreciate the novelty of dining at the Hollywood Brown Derby because it was very nostalgic of old Hollywood but I don't think I'd return or if I did, I'd probably go for the cobb salad because that looked really good.

    (2)

  • Dan C.

    Great restaurant in Hollywood Studios. This is more of an upscale place (2points if you are on the Disney Dining Plan). I don't know that I would take the kids there, although some people did, which was weird because it is supposed to be an upscale place, but the kids are throwing Cheerio's across the table! I get bad flashbacks to working near Sesame Place theme park and the parents would come in and give the kids Cheerios and I would have clean it all up after they left! I had the Cobb salad. The Brown Derby claims to be the originator of the Cobb salad. But just because someone originated it doesn't mean that they make it best! It was okay. I also had the steak, which was awesome! I would go back for it! The desserts had great appearance, but didn't really taste all that great. What really stood out for me, besides the steak, was the awesome waiter! I think his name was Justin. He made you feel like a Hollywood Star!

    (3)

  • Mike R.

    Talk about an oasis. This is just what the wife and my 18 yr old son needed. Quiet, elegant, and the food is outstanding. Get the Cobb salad and the soup. Remarkable. I went for lunch, couldn't speak for the dinner.

    (5)

  • Brent R.

    This is one of the few restaurants I'd avoided at Walt Disney World due to the price. After trying it this past weekend, I'm sold. The cobb salad (the original) was well worth the price. The ingredients were fresh and the salad was tossed table-side. Most places smother the salad with ranch dressing, but the true cobb dressing on this salad was perfect. Nice and tangy and allowed you to actually taste the salad. I tried the grapefruit cake and was NOT impressed, but I also don't like grapefruit, so I wasn't surprised. I had the Banana's Foster Cream Delight dessert and it was incredible.

    (4)

  • Megan C.

    Wow. Disney. I want to like your food, I really do! This experience was anything but magical unfortunately. I thought this place might just change my opinion on Disney fine dining. After a long, hot day of visiting the park, nothing sounded better than eating at the Hollywood Brown Derby. When you first walk in, the place has a pretty decent ambiance. I was definitely looking forward to a great meal.... The dining room, although it has a charming decor and many comfortable looking booths cannot escape that "Disney pack em in" look. The booths that line the perimeter of the restaurant look great. Unfortunately, the middle of the restaurant is a dining floor that looks a little overcrowded with tables and is reminiscent of a cafeteria. I think they stole the layout from Pizza Planet. However, we were not seated in the middle and I was still willing to give this place a chance, the menu looked pretty good-- and the wine list also looked fantastic. Our waitress took her time coming around to the table, and by this time I had already picked a few bottles of Savignon Blanc I had questions about. I inquired about the selections, and asked for some description of the few they had to offer. Our waitress quickly answered, "I don't know, I don't like Savignon Blanc. Would you ladies like some water?". These kind of responses from waitstaff really piss me off-especially when they serve a separate binder with a wine and cocktail list-- but I decided to let it go. She didn't offer to ask the bartender or invite someone over who COULD describe the wine-- its unfortunate when we are considering spending $50-100 right off the bat we couldn't get more considerate treatment. I decided to just chose a bottle. Surprisingly enough, the bottle prices were not exceedingly high-- Cakebread Chardonnay was priced around $68 a bottle. Our waitress took her sweet time coming back with our bottle, it probably took her about 20 minutes to return to our table with the wine. On to the food. Be warned, the menu reads like it is going to be delicious. DON'T FORGET, you are at Disneyworld. I set my expectations around the prices, HIGH, and was terribly disappointed. We splurged and ordered the Cobb Salad before our entrees. How could we visit and not order their signature dish? Well, it was mixed-actually more like STIRRED- table side. My friend got all the lettuce and I received all the toppings. I made a comment to the gentleman making the salad, stating it wasn't mixed well. He completely ignored me and walked away. We ended up mixing between our plates..... something I would not expect when I am paying exorbitant prices for food. The salad was way too heavy with toppings, but maybe, if I had had more lettuce it would have been OK. When our waitress finally came back around to the table, she noticed that we had mixed our salad, mostly because now I had a ton on my plate and my friend hardly had any. She asked if we didn't like the salad, I told her, maybe if it had been mixed well it would have been okay. She said, "Oh, it wasn't mixed well?" and that was it. No offer to remake it, or even remix what we had. On to the entrees. My friend ordered the Grouper, first, she asked the waitress how it was. The waitress stated she didn't like spicy food so she didn't know. UM HEY LADY, do you like ANYTHING? She recommended the Pork Chop. I, myself, was too afraid to order Pork or fish for fear it would be overcooked. I decided to make it easy on them and ordered the Fillet, after all, how can you screw that up? Especially when it is priced at $38? Our waitress also raved about the polenta........ So, my fillet was served, I was less than impressed. It was WAY too salty! It was also served on top of polenta that tasted like glue. I was forced to choke some of it down just to mellow out the salty steak. How unfortunate for $38. The grouper, as I expected, was dried out and tasted like something I would expect on the senior menu at Denny's. Bleck. Seriously, I should have known better and stuck to corn dogs and turkey legs...... And BTW, the waitress did not once refill our wine glasses. We had to pour our own the entire dinner. Not something I expect at a high priced restaurant, but, again, this is Disney. And Disney? Can you please train your fine dining waitresses in customer service? But, if you are in need of some liquor after a long day at Disney, I would actually say this place might be a decent spot for a bottle of wine. Just be aware, the overpriced food sucks!

    (2)

  • Rocky H.

    How lucky are you to get a reservation at the Brown Derby? . . . Extremely lucky. Make your reservations early, 2-3 weeks before heading to Disney to get a great seating then count down the days. We enjoyed the relaxed environment and great service that had no problem catering to children. But it's really about the food. I had the Cobb Salad, one of their signature dishes. Not like a standard Cobb, just better. The pork chop was bone-in, huge and delicious. Not that I got even a morsel from my dining friend. The girls had fish. Grouper and salmon were both big hits. The kids had the hot dogs, grilled chicken tenders and hidden treasures with the gummy snakes. All big hits. We finished it off with some Triple Chocolate cake and Brown Derby's signature Grapefruit cake. With a cup a coffee I was ready to be rolled out the door. Fortunately there was the mandatory walk to the fireworks. Spend a little extra and enjoy this Disney World treat. Don't forget to grab the Cobb salad and Grapefruit cake recipes on your way out of the restaurant.

    (5)

  • Raquel S.

    Went to the park at 11, went to the information area to see if reservations were available for dinner and was able to obtain a reservation for 6pm. I am not the type to get salad but with reading the reviews decided to try it. My son and I loved it! Different from the norm as they chopped the salad in front of us! It was yummy! I had the grouper and my son had the steak. I must say I was quite surprised that it was delish! It is a bit on the pricy side but wanted to expose my son to different things. It was surprising to find a fine dining type of restaurant in the park. There were mostly adults but did see kids there. It was rather dark inside but it did suit the restaurant and its ambiance. Very attentative wait staff.

    (4)

  • John M.

    This is a tough one to review, becuase yes you will overpay. But the atmosphere is great and it is by far the best place I have eaten in my many trips to disney world. The wait staff is very formal and polite and the food is served quickly. Reservations are recomended.

    (4)

  • Krissy R.

    I had to put in a review for this place because I love it! I used to go here with my mom and dad when we visited Disney World, and now it's on the must-eat list when I'm at Disney on vacation. My husband and I ended up going here twice in ONE DAY last year when we were in Orlando, because it's the best food you can get in all of Hollywood Studios. It tends to be less busy than a lot of the other restaurants in Hollywood Studios because it's more expensive, but this is good because it weeds out all of the cranky whining sticky kids. You don't see a ton of crying kinds at the Brown Derby, and most of the kids that do dine here are well-behaved and quiet. I have heard complaints about The Brown Derby in reference to costing a lot of points on the Disney dining plan, but know nothing about the dining points situation because I feel like if you have to get a dining plan when you're there you probably can't afford to be on vacation. As for the food... it is fresh and fabulous. The salad and steak offerings are abundant and there are a lot of great desserts to pick from, including the grapefruit cake with cream cheese icing, which is one of the more well-known items on the menu. The service is always fabulous and I know I will continue to keep up with the tradition of visiting the Brown Derby every time I'm at Disney.

    (4)

  • Mark N.

    Great food, great service at an unexpected location. A must visit while at the park!

    (4)

  • Alissa S.

    The Brown Derby was probably my least favorite place we ate dinner at in the parks. The service was slow, and at times we had to grab other waiters because our disappeared. My mom's halibut was undercooked, and my steak was flavorless. My brother claimed he had the best pork chop ever though, so this place gets two stars. The restaurant itself is a recreation of the Brown Derby, with plenty of charicatures on the walls, although it seemed like there were repeats. The noise level was distracting. The main reason we ate here was to get reserved seating for Fantasmic!, which you can only get booked with the Brown Derby dinner Like all Disney restaurants, its pricey but you're paying for the overall experience. And if you can, make reservations in advance.

    (2)

  • David L.

    The ribeye steak was delicious, and I really liked the red wine reduction sauce that was drizzled on the plate, so much that I got an extra side of it. The sides that came with the steak were some little potatoes I think and some mushrooms, plus some kind of green spring lettuce on the top of it. It was all good. The house salad dressing was really good and the cheescake dessert was big and good. The flourless chocolate cake was too dark for us. Service was similar to that of Chilli's. Nothing special, but they did refill my drink on time. I'd go back if in MGM Studios again, if I can get reservation. Thanks to the Disney dining plan, you have to know where you want to go 3 months in advance. Everything fills up so forget just walking in off the street and waiting for a table.

    (4)

  • Ellie S.

    I have to say this is my new favorite restaurant at Disney World. Quality wise it is along the lines of Artist Point in my opinion which is my husband's favorite restaurant at Disney World. We did not make reservations but, stopped by around 2pm on a green light day at Hollywood Studios. I was impressed that we were dressed extremely casual and no one gave us a second glance. For starters I had the cremini mushroom chèvre tortelloni which was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. The pasta folded at the end was a little much. I preferred the equal pasta to filling portion of the dish. My husband had the spicy sashimi grade tuna tartar which he liked but, would have preferred more wasabi. For entree I had the filet medium well which came out to me well. This happens often at restaurants so I won't fault them and the filet was very good. Especially the herb butter on top which was to die for with the steak and fingerling potatoes. My husband had the noodle bowl which he thought was very good. Now for the Grapefruit cake. Wow. I didn't hate it! This is amazing because I hate grapefruit. I managed to eat 4 or 5 bites before it just got too grapefruity. My husband (a grapefruit lover but, not a dessert lover) loved the cake. On the downside service was mediocre and they really need a busboy as tables all over the restaurant were full of dirty dishes and took away from the ambiance and decor of such a lovely restaurant.

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    We've been to Hollywood Studios many times, and finally decided to try the Brown Derby. I had the filet of beef, and while not bad...for the price I've had much better. My wife did enjoy her marinated Spit-roasted Half Chicken. The biggest disappointment would the "famous" Grapefruit Cake. The original was a angle food cake with a light grapefruit icing. This rendition, a yellow food cake with a rather tasteless icing was totally forgettable. For those on the Disney Meal Plan, it counts as two dinners...for that price you could go to Narcoossee's and have a MUCH better dining experience.

    (2)

  • Eric S.

    Leg of lamb was horrible and overcooked. The filet replacement was perfect. The creme brulet was nasty and overcooked in the custard and mushy on top. Waiting for the check made us miss a show due to the length of time. I was not happy.

    (2)

  • Rita Y.

    If I could only afford one dish here (it's rather pricey), it's their Cobb Salad. ($14 but enough to be shared by 4) Tiny chopped up lettuce, bacon, eggs with their special Cobb sauce (the original was made at the Brown Derby in Hollywood which closed down in the 80's after a 50 yr run). Their crab cake (one cake for $11!!!!) was OK and I've had better at seafood restaurants. The gnocchi & pork chop was still rawish near the bone (bleeding blood). A 12 oz steak was the most expensive at $32. I had a seared ahi tuna, the tuna was good but had way too much sinew in it to be a good cut to serve. It came with perfectily cooked snap peas and bamboo shoots for $28. The staff was very professional.

    (3)

  • Ellen B.

    The Brown Derby is quite expensive and when I dined there with a group from work, the service was slow. I liked the cobb salad and the grapefruit cake cannot be skipped! I still rave about it to this day.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 8:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : No
    Best Nights : Mon, Tue, Wed
    Coat Check : Yes
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

The Hollywood Brown Derby

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