A Yacht Club Night with a Sprinkle of Pixie Dust (and a Slight Goofy Goof) After a full day in the parks, we decided to wrap up our evening with dinner at Ale & Compass at Disney's Yacht Club Resort--and it felt a bit like stepping into Mickey's more refined, nautical alter ego. It was our first visit to both the resort and the restaurant, and from the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of magical. Our waiter, Benjamin--originally from California, now living in Florida with his family--was a standout. Think part storyteller, part menu magician. He walked us through every dish with such detail and enthusiasm that I barely needed to open the menu. By the time our food arrived, I was already sold--hook, line, and sinker. Even with a late 8:45 PM reservation, the restaurant was buzzing with diners, yet somehow still felt intimate and upscale--like a hidden gem tucked away from the park crowds. We started with the Parker House rolls and spreads (bacon jam, pub cheese, and citrus butter). Let's just say... if Mickey had a favorite appetizer, this might be it. The rolls were perfectly salted, and the pub cheese was the clear winner for us. Portions were generous--we couldn't quite finish everything between the rolls, shared salad, and entrées. We were actually tipped off about this spot by a cast member at Riviera Resort, who mentioned it as one of the few late-night dining options--and specifically called out those rolls. She did not steer us wrong. For our meal, we shared the Ale & Compass salad, and I ordered the red wine-braised flat iron steak. It wasn't prepared the way I expected--instead of grilled, it was slow-cooked--but it turned out incredibly tender and flavorful. A pleasant surprise, like finding an extra FastPass in your pocket. My husband went with the New York strip, which unfortunately didn't quite live up to expectations. It lacked the flavor and juiciness he was hoping for--a bit of a Goofy misstep in an otherwise strong performance. That said, the service truly carried the experience. It elevated the entire evening and made everything feel special. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would absolutely return--especially since we're now tempted to stay at the Yacht Club on a future trip. And next time? Breakfast is calling our name. Because in true Disney fashion... there's always another adventure waiting. read more

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Yacht Club's Ale & Compass Make a reservation. At the Disney resorts you never know when they'll be extremely busy, and they also want to be sure guests aren't just trying to get free theme park parking--so it makes sense. Some of the security guards can be a bit brusque, while others are incredibly sweet. We've eaten here three times now. For breakfast, we like ordering with or without the Continental Enhancement, which includes: * Fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, and watermelon) * Assorted yogurt parfaits (strawberry or plain) with blueberries, house-made granola, and honey * Assorted breakfast pastries (plain croissants, biscuits with sausage gravy, citrus loaf, and warm cinnamon rolls) * Deviled eggs * Overnight oats served with honey It's $28 and makes the most sense if you're already getting a main dish with meat and a drink--the difference in price is only a few dollars. The main dishes range from $16-$23. Coffee is $4.50 and they'll keep refilling it. Lattes cost a bit more. We both just had regular coffee, and I added a side of milk and honey. I ordered the protein bowl, and by the time I sampled a little of each of the vegetarian items from the Continental Enhancement, I had to take a good portion of my entrée home. It reheated beautifully for dinner that night. My husband had the chocolate-cherry waffles. They're crispy and stay that way. The cherries are dried--just slightly chewy and really flavorful--and the whipped cream is light and fluffy, not wet, so the waffles don't get soggy. We even took one of the waffles home, and it was still very chocolatey and delicious later. read more

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I think 3.5 stars overall is justified here--while it's definitely not "the best" food or service you'll get on Disney property, there are some standouts that made our meal enjoyable. First, the location is pretty great--you're in walking distance from the Skyliner, Boardwalk and Epcot in case you want to park hop or check out one of the many shops in the area. Second, the parker house rolls are incredible (and only cost $1 for each roll in case you want extras for the dips!) My main mistake was filling up on these. We also really enjoyed the seafood pot pie, shrimp pasta, and wine/cocktail selection. The ambiance is really nice/romantic (of course, you are at the Yacht Club after all). The main downsides were: 1) Service was pretty slow--it took someone almost 15 minutes to even greet us once we had been sat. 2) The crab soup was lukewarm at best and not good at all. Overall, not a bad spot to enjoy dinner if you're looking for a cozy atmosphere--we especially liked it for an unseasonably cold January evening! read more

This was our first time dining at the Disneys Yacht Club Ale and Compass restaurant. It's definitely a top tier experience, to the ambience and of course the food. They also offer a wide variety of specialty drinks. Whether it's a one time visit or frequent visits, it's all definitely worth the splurge. Our waiter was top notch, funny, and very accommodating. We saw the lunch menu which sparked an interest and we will definitely be back to try the fish and chips. We look forward to be back for a more laid back dining experience between our park hopping days to come. If you can get a reservation definitely make one, and enjoy a wonderful meal at the Disney Yacht Club Ale & Compass restaurant. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with stellar ambience. All the tables are really well spread out. We got the breakfast with morning brunch and it was so yummy. The mini chocolate chip muffins were the best I'd ever had in my life. The fruit on the buffet looked so perfect it almost seemed polished. Incredibly clean. The service was so/so. The server didn't really come around often or if we asked for something it took a really long time which is why I took off one star. It's a nice play and you expect a nice experience. Overall loved it and think it could be a five star location!! read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - Dark Chocolate Waffle & Sausage - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

I love the ale & compass breakfast. The continental option gives you the ability to get food from a little buffet and also order an entree. The buffet has more than enough to make a whole meal honestly: fruit, yogurt, pastries, deviled eggs, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal. And then the entree is really big too so it's a lot of food but it's all very delicious! And I absolutely love this resort, it's so beautiful and calming read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - Crab Cake Benedict* - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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OMG! So good. Everything we ordered was FABULOUS!!! The crab bisque was so creamy and flavorful with small chunks of blue crab. The mussels were little cakes with a crostini on top. S read more

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I should have trusted my gut and listened. I wanted to like this place but I did not. I'll also never eat here again, which is fine. There's so many dining options in Disneyworld. Ugh. I visited this place two times while I was here. The service was not that great. Maybe it's just me? but I didn't feel comfortable eating here at all. No one was flat out rude, but the energy and vibe was off. I also tried ordering a meal with the order dining on the app. There was an issue with the kids meal where it would not let me add water (which comes with the meal and clearly says it does), even though you could also then buy a separate water. I don't have this issue ordering on the app in CA, not sure why there is so much technical difficulty with this particular restaurant. But it was also a hassle getting what was rightly paid for. Also, the staff in the front had allowed the mom in front of me to order a kids meals to go in person but then changed the rules for others (including me). I don't agree with that at all. If you allow an order for one, allow it for all. She ordered a kid pasta with no sauce just butter (yes I overhead), and then when asked for the same thing because newsflash Disney a lot of kids like that over the sauce options, you're told no?? and you can only order what's available on the menu of which that app doesn't fully work appropriately?. It's insane. I've never been to a place that's so disorganized with the rules and with training their employees to be so wishy washy. Safe to say I had no appetite after that. And I hate the "rules only apply whenever we feel like it" attitude. Not coming back and food is mediocre so I guess it doesn't matter that much either. Not sure how this place stays in business. There are tons of other better restaurants in Disneyworld with worlds of better service. I will say I did appreciate the chocolate waffles, so if you decide to go you might as well try those out. read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Thanks to Shannon we had a fabulous breakfast! She had exceptional guest service and perfect suggestions when we ordered. The $28 enhanced buffet deal is fantastic. You order a full entree and also get the continental buffet. The cheddar cheese biscuits and gravy on the buffet is amazing, that alone is worth the cost. The steak and eggs entree is pretty darn good as the steak is tender and perfectly seasoned. We all enjoyed our entrees and were able to take home the leftovers. Thank you Shannon for making our morning magical! Keep doing what you are doing. read more

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It was my first time trying this restaurant and I was really excited to check it out! My friend invited me and I went with my 4yo daughter. The restaurant is located inside Disney's yacht club and I was instantly charmed by the beautiful lobby and relaxing vibe. We were seated right away, and our server was wonderful and friendly and very attentive. As we checked the menu two dishea caught my eyes: the crab cake and the steak and eggs. I decided to go for steak and eggs (medium rare). While the flavor was good, the steak was unfortunately tough and hard to chew, which was dissapointing. The eggs were nicely done, and the dish came with potatoes, beets and cube ham. The kids menu was a nice surprise! It includes a drink, main dish and two sides. My daughter had apple juice, chicken fingers with mac and cheese and chocolate chip cookie ice cream for dessert. She love everything and ate it all! We were able to use the passholder 40% discount which made it a great deal. I'm glad we had the discount because paying full price for a tough steak would've been a letdown. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. I love Disney and spending time with friends. read more

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Came here for breakfast. They have orange and peach mimosas. I entered in my allergies when making the reservation and they gave allergy menus. The app indicates they have GF Mickey waffles but the menu doesn't show that. I asked the server and she said they can make them. I ordered the American breakfast with no meat and they subbed fruit. My friend's GF waffles were dry - a little overcooked but mine were really good. The eggs and potatoes were well seasoned. read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Wonderful breakfast for the value at Disney! We all did the $28 deal where you have an entree and beverage (coffee, tea, soda) and access to a small continental buffet. There were lots of great entree options, we chose crab cake Benedict, American breakfast, and steak and egg (huge winner from us with the creamy brown butter hollandaise and perfectly cooked steak). The buffet is a huge bonus with fresh fruits, pastries, cinnamon rolls that were packed with flavor and sweet frosting, and biscuits with sausage gravy. I especially enjoyed having the tiny cup of overnight oats with chocolate chips before my entree arrived! The resort has some construction out front so you park and walk over a bridge, would recommend dropping folks up close if they have mobility challenges. This hotel is beautiful and classy with nautical theming and an elegant flair. Would recommend this breakfast for a family wanting a great value and lots of good food. You can't beat these prices compared to most property dining options. Shout out to an amazing waitress Hieu who gave us the true Disney guest experience. She was exceptional. TIP: Definitely book a reservation if possible so you can ensure to have a spot. Sometimes when the resort has an event it can get crowded. This resort is part of the convention center. read more

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Always a great experience. We had two cheeseburgers meals with buffet, and one shrimp and grits. All were very good. The buffet side dishes like overnight oats, biscuits and gravy and assorted sweet rolls were outstanding. Service is always so nice. read more

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After my last visit to Orlando for work, I was determined to eat only on Disney property this time around too. After some research, I decided to have my first meal at Ale & Compass, located at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Ale & Compass offers New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes in a coastal-inspired restaurant. As someone who lives on the East Coast, the vibes were definitely there. It was giving New England core. To start, I had the Parker House Rolls and Spreads that comes with Bacon Jam, Pub Cheese, and Citrus Butter. These rolls were so good. It was a lot for just one person, but they were great about bringing me a box and cups to take everything with me. I think my favorite was the pub cheese, followed by the bacon jam. The citrus butter was the least appealing in my opinion, but that's just personal preference. I also had the Wedge Salad with Garlic-Peppercorn Cream, Bacon Lardons, Tomatoes, and Blue Cheese. This salad was quite good and a very large portion. The garlic-peppercorn cream was such a unique flavor for a salad dressing and paired really well with the funky blue cheese crumbles. For my main, I had the New England Seafood Pot Pie with Shrimp, Scallops, Jumbo Lump Crab, Catch of the Day, Baby Vegetables, Brandy-Cream Sauce, and House-baked Crust. I think the way they prepare this pot pie is different than I thought it would be. There's a bottom crust and the pot pie filling is poured on top of the crust. There's no top crust. The filling was decent, but I didn't really get pot pie vibes. I opted out of dessert, as nothing really looked good to me. Service was fine, but I think my solo table was not their priority. read more

Located in the Disney Yacht Club, this restaurant is known for its costal cuisines but I was particularly in the mood for chicken and waffles! I was delighted to say that the chicken and waffles were pretty good, but I am saddened to hear that they no longer sell POG juice at this location (what's POG juice? It's one of those iykyk type of drinks. It basically tastes like Hawaii in a cup). It's a Disney restaurant, so it absolutely met the expectation of quality service, with a nice ambience. Ale and Compass has a more sophisticated look to it, versus some of the more thematic and whimsical restaurants on the Disney property. read more

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The location of this place is fantastic! I really enjoyed the walk on the Boardwalk to this restaurant. Fortunately for me, there were a few open reservations the very night I was booking. They seated my party quickly. There are a lot of great food options. This place is known for New England cuisine, per our server, who was very kind. I got their New England pot pie as my main dish. It was really delicious!! The crust itself is already so perfect - soft but very nicely flaky. The pot pie filling itself was tasty and filled with protein. I will say, the pot pie cream sauce was a bit on the saltier side. However, the saltiness was not too overpowering - still very flavorful and delicious. I do like my food more so in the saltier side if I had to choose between sweet, bland or salty. The salad was amazing! I had shrimp added. The shrimp themselves were sizable and cooked nicely. The ambiance of the place was very high end feel. Despite that, the prices for all the dishes were pretty reasonable, especially for Disney standards. Overall, I think this place is a wonderful option for any occasion, even romantic dinners (especially with the ambiance factor). I hope to return on my next visit :) read more

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The ambience in the main dining area is more of a cafeteria. Tables for two are too close together to provide privacy. However, the service was great as expected by Disney, and the food was the jewel of the evening. Steak cooked to perfection, and pasta that danced in my mouth. read more

Ale & Compass was our go-to restaurant for many years for both lunch and dinner. And then they added a great brunch. But we've been underwhelmed the past few years. Another victim of Covid perhaps. Sigh. I'm so disappointed in the Truffle Fries. They are a definite step down from a few years ago when they were arguably the best fries on property. We tried them at Crew's Cup recently, also, and these tasted less of freezer burn with a better texture. We don't plan on ordering them again. Yes, there are lots of other items at Ale & Compass but we always got the fries. I'm happy they brought back the Wedge Salad but the lardons and shrimp are peppery now. Needlessly peppery IMHO as the flavor you want is already in the lardons and shrimp. You get used to your favorite foods tasting the same and change isn't always welcome. Kudos for serving some of the best water on property! No Orlando water here! I'm looking at you, Whispering Canyon. We'll try back for lunch as they used to have excellent Fish n Chips (but only at lunch). Will report back then. read more

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Last week was the first time I ever dined at the Ale & Compass restaurant. I had been to the Lounge before, but never got any food. This restaurant is located at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. It is a deluxe resort and definitely has that upscale feel. It is conveniently located on the Disney Boardwalk, so there is a lot to see, and walk to if staying at this hotel or to do after dining at Ale & Compass. The theming was nice and nautical. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The menu is definitely New England vibes, but there is something for everyone. I started with the Purple Mariner drink, it was tasty and refreshing, would recommend. In addition to specialty cocktails, they also have a full bar. My husband got a classic old fashioned and said it was made well. We got the rolls for the table. This starter came with a citrus butter, bacon jam and cheese spread. All spreads were yummy, but I am a big condiment/accompaniment girl, so I am biased. My husband really enjoyed his pappardelle pasta and added chicken. I tried the seafood pot pie, and it was an elevated twist on the classic meal. We ended with a butter cake and I got a chocolate martini. The maritni was just ok, but I would get the butter cake again. read more

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The general consensus is Disney food is really mid... yet expensive (I can't even agree with the latter as most restaurants in NOLA and NY are at this same price point these days... it's just how it is). I'm a proponent of getting out of the parks and over to the resorts to eat when you can (Animal Kingdom is a little of an exception). We ate here for dinner (I believe breakfast may be a buffet, not really my thing). Ale & Compass is located in the Yacht Club resort and the dining room is slightly elegant, with New England nautical theming. Normally not my favorite aesthetic but Disney is always great with providing an enchanting atmosphere. And I appreciate their more sophisticated theming as I'm not super into characters being a big part of everything. That said, the kiddos probably wouldn't love this as much as other restaurants on property. Their plant-based options are limited but I don't need a huge variety when there's a tantalizing option like the corn agnolotti. This is delicious and unlike anything I've had before. It reminded me of a cross between gnudi and ravioli, with a smaller shape. I loved the creamy fennel sauce and the way the corn added a tiny bit of sweetness. I'd say this was one of the better meals I've had on property. There's also a solid salad option and if you're into donuts, there's a vegan flight of them. Our waitress (named Helen, if I recall correctly, originally from Paris) was the best! She told us a really funny story from her early days working at Disney that I won't recount here but suffice to say it was hilarious and I loved that she was so real with us. The cast members really can make your experience even better at Disney. read more

This is a review of hidden potential, this venue has all the right parts but the actual performance was a letdown. First the good; Appetizers:the blue crab bisque and the Parker house roll appetizers were fantastic and they competed with the best bisque on property ( the boathouse). The butter/spreads were great especially if you combine the pub cheese and the onion jam. The service: Shannon did a great job with recommending items and actual service. The Mid: seasonal chicken sandwich, seasonal flatbread. Both had good flavor but the flatbread topping would not stay on top of the crust,and the chicken sandwich needed just a hint of spice. The Meh: the fish and chips very uninspired dish, coating was too hard and the filet tasted old. Other: there was a snafu in the kitchen and there was a delay of service of about 25 extra minutes but did not affect our experience. read more

The shrimp & grits picture on yelp had me curious on how it was like so had to book this reservations a few weeks in advance. This was an early breakfast about 745am at the Yacht and Beach Club resort. Located at the Ale and Compass restaurant - They offer al a carte breakfast or a Breakfast Enhancement (buffet) option for $28. This includes 1 entree from the menu, a non refillable drink of choice (juice or soda) and the array of items on the buffet line which is not much mostly pastries (carbs) and fruits. I opted a shrimp and grits entree and orange juice. There is a wait on the food. I took 1 star off due to non refillable drink which was not stated on the menu and also the drink service from the service was slow (water refill). The buffet line had biscuits and gravy, pastries, jams, fruits such as cellophane wrapped apples and pears. Open servings of pineapple, grapes and watermelon with goat cheese or feta and a dressing? I opted for as a request plain sliced watermelon chunks. The mini biscuits was delicious with the mini scoops of butter and fruit jam. The biscuit was tasty- Light and fluffy. The watermelon was ok it was cold but not sweet enough. The entree - Shrimp and Grits - was delicious! Cheese grits served n a large bowl topped with slices of Chorize sausage which I took away and set aside - A corn salsa like sauce with mini corn kernels and stewed tomatoes? This salsa was delicious! The shrimps were about 5 pcs large sized and perfectly cooked! This was a delicious memorable dish. Made reservations tomorrow because I could not stop thinking how delicious the shrimps and grits was! Service could have been better imo - But the food here was delicious - I just wished they refilled the drinks and stop misleading it out from the menu. read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

We grabbed breakfast here at our hotel before concluding our trip in Disney. Glad I made the reservation Breakfast was delicious. A continental spread available too. The cinnamon buns were so good! Staff was patient and also made me a coffee to go for our travels. Which I appreciated. read more

I would not waste your money at this restaurant for breakfast/lunch. Maybe dinner is better, but the lunch we had was awful. Like to the point where I don't understand how they are getting 5 star reviews. The only thing we ordered that tasted okay was the Ale and Compass salad. The burgers were overdone hockey pucks, the crabcake tasted cheap and fishy, the chicken sandwich was dry, and the rolls were just okay. I don't mean to come down hard on this restaurant, because the chef seemed like an absolute sweetheart. They just need a new menu with better tasting food. Not worth the high price at all. There are plenty of other places you can go for breakfast/lunch on the Boardwalk. Please don't waste your money. None of us left this restaurant feeling very good after we ate. read more

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Go here for Breakfast! The CrabCakes Benedict are worth the trip. This is our new breakfast place while in Disney! The service from Arthur was perfect. All Good here for Breakfast! read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - CrabCakes Benedict! - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Context: One of my family's favorite places to visit in the Disney Resorts area to load up on a filling breakfast/brunch before we spend our day in the parks or just plan on walking around the resort area taking in all the sights and sounds. You can access this restaurant from numerous resorts that are linked by the skyway system to Epcot and then just walking to the Yacht Club Resort. Food and drink: We especially enjoy this place because of a great menu option found here - the continental buffet add-on. Basically, you pay one price and get a choice of entrée off the menu and access to their continental buffet which has fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, yogurt with toppings, and an assortment of breakfast breads. The continental line is filling enough but what I love about this menu hack is that you can technically order an entrée that is more expensive than the add-on and pay only the add-on price. Or if you get an entrée that is cheaper, it is usually only a few dollars more and you can get coffee (or another beverage of choice) and additional food for a small mark-up (still cheaper than if you would buy outright). Love these little "hacks", especially when traveling to Disney. The biscuits and gravy on the continental line are some of the best. I always look forward to them. The main menu has a lot of great options to choose from, I like the shrimp and grits since you can get plenty of sweeter stuff off the continental line. My wife usually goes with the breakfast bowl - huge portions of food and it tends to be the most expensive option so we feel so smart using the "hack". Ha. The one thing that wasn't a hit was the latte my wife ordered. It took two tries and still was terribly watery and bland. We gave up on it and went to a Joffries Coffee stand later in the day. Service: Super-fast and efficient Disney service with a smile. You need reservations to get into the place, so book your table early. With the reservation system, getting to your table is a breeze. If you have to wait for a little bit, the hotel is a fun place to explore. Very beautiful property. Price: Prices are Disney prices but cheaper when you utilize the continental breakfast hack. Compared to other sit-down restaurants, this one offers one of the better bangs for your buck at the resort. My consensus: This has become a family staple when we visit Disney World. I basically make sure we get a resort on the skyway so we can visit this place at least once while in Orlando. We have even taken the bus from Disney Springs to enjoy this location at times because even if we are not visiting Disney, it doesn't hurt to experience some of their magic when in Orlando! read more

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Great service and great food. The braised short ribs were melt in my mouth delicious. Portion sizes could have been better, but you're paying for Disney. The kids meal was definitely worth it though. Lots of food for the price. The ambiance is a little grey and bleak. Not much to it that shows a lighthouse theme. But the night we went was quiet, so it made for a nice relaxing dinner. read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - Braised short ribs - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

We had originally had a different reservation booked for this night at a steakhouse when we decided to pivot plans and try Ale & Compass since admittedly steak is not my jam. The restaurant was lovely and felt really cozy and intimate. It took a while to be seated at our table since apparently there was an unexpected fire drill. My husband still got to order his New York strip steak while I had the pappardelle pasta. Both our entrees were so delicious. And we were able to take our desserts to go which was lovely. I rate our change in reservation choice a 10/10 we would definitely return! read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - Pappardelle Pasta with Chicken - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

This place is located in the Yacht Club resort. It is kind of nice that they have so many dining options (such as this one) at the resort. The place is similar to a ship/nautical theme. The waiters are super attentive. We ordered an Ale & Compass Salad, Short Rib "French Dip" Flatbread, Roasted 'Buffalo-style' Cauliflower, and Chipotle-Barbecue Chicken Flatbread. The Ale & Compass Salad was ok. I felt like it had way too much dressing on it (lemon-balsamic). It was full of interesting vegetables including carrots, beets, and pumpkin seeds. Of interesting, this dish had watercress which is similar to arugula without the distinct taste. The dish also had Sorghum which is a type of grain. Both items, I have never had in a dish before. We also ordered the Roasted 'Buffalo-style' Cauliflower. This was delicious. It felt like it was cauliflower marinaded in buffalo sauce where it was oven fried in a skillet. There were 2 flatbread pizzas we ordered as well. The Chipotle-Barbecue Chicken Flatbread is a must have. It was full of flavor and I loved the bbq chicken. The Short Rib "French Dip" Flatbread was ok. I didn't get the use of the French dip on the flatbread. I felt like it was a bit weird and made the dish really soggy. I loved the crust consistency and thickness on both flatbreads. I hate when flatbreads are too thin. read more

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The service is always excellent. Our waitress was amazing; he was so patient, letting us take our time, suggesting us the best options and even customizing the plates and drinks for us The food was delicious. read more

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We came here for dinner before our fireworks cruise later that night and it was phenomenal! Our server was Rafa and he did an amazing job and took such great care of us. We were on this Disney trip as a last family trip with my Mamaw after my Papaw passed last year who worked at Disney for almost 50 years. We told Rafa this and he was so great. We started with the rolls which only came with 8 as a doubled order but we had 9 in our party. He brought us an extra 3 rolls a few minutes later as a surprise which was amazing. The rolls themselves were very good and the spreads that came with were equally as good. The table's favorite was the bacon jam but the pub cheese was also very good, the citrus spread I wasn't a huge fan of but it wasn't bad. This review will be a novel if I say how amazing each dish was in it's own way but we all mostly had something different and it was all delicious! Everything had amazing flavor and tasted great. At the end Rafa did an amazing thing for us and brought out a plate of 6 macarons and had a note thanking my Papaw for his years of service at Disney. We all were so thankful and I hope the manager sees this and says something to him because we all greatly appreciated this. The inside is awesome as well and decorated as it would be as a beachy theme if you were on the beach. Hands down it was a great experience and I would definitely come back again. read more

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The decor and open kitchen were nice and elegant. Our server was so knowledgeable and warm and attentive. We started with the bread which was tasty but a little tough around the edges. It comes with three sides. The beer cheese was so good. The bacon jam was also good. There was also a butter which neither of us was a fan of. Next we also got the truffle fries with garlic aioli. These were clearly made in house and fantastic. I got the red wine braised flat iron. It was definitely like braised short rib. It was so tender I only needed a fork to get a bite. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Was looking for a Disney brunch very last minute, and managed to get a reservation at ale and compass. It was only a 10 minute walk from Swan & Dolphin to The Yacht Club to get to the restaurant. I can tell why this is rated one of the best brunches on Disney property as they have a hot bar with cinnamon buns, yogurt, danishes, and then you order your entree based off what they provided on the menu. Everything was tasteful and the price wasn't even that bad at $28 per person. A bonus was that the staff was extremely positive and friendly. For this New England style restaurant, I would recommend anyone to go to. read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The place was packed, good thing I made a reservation! The seafood pot pie was amazing and worth every penny. I definitely would recommend this place because there were many options and all the food items I ordered never failed to impress me. I am very much going back next time I stay in the resorts. read more

Ate at a few different restaurants while at Disney World and Ale and Compass was kind of in the middle. It is a bit more casual, and the prices are reasonable. However, I didn't think that the food was as good as the Yachtsman Steakhouse or Topolino, which were 2 other places we had dinner on the trip. The ambiance and decor was nice, and service was just as great as the other restaurants. The Disney service was in full effect! I had the steak (filet) and it was good, but a bit smaller than I thought it was going to be. The bread appetizer were delicious with the different spread, and was a great start to the meal. It was quite addictive! For dessert, I had the fruit cobbler as it was recommended by the waitress. That was also quite nice and a good size to share amongst a couple people. Def a solid 3.9 stars! read more

I had a delicious breakfast/brunch here while visiting the Boardwalk with friends. I ordered the steak and egg for breakfast and the table split the clams casino and Parker House rolls and spreads. Our server was attentive and helpful when ordering. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the upcoming holidays. This was a great final meal for my visit to Disney! read more

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I love this place. The new decor (as of 7 years ago) is beautiful and fresh. The food is always solid. I especially love the Buffalo cauliflower and burger. The short rib was also very good. The service is also really good, and what you would expect from a high end Disney hotel. Be sure to grab a drink next door in their small sort of speak easy bar. They have great drinks if you're waiting for your table. read more

We had a reservation for 3, for my daughter's 20th Birthday and we all were super excited to dine at the Ale & Compass. The place looked amazing and was decorated everywhere we looked. Clean floors, tables and service ware aside from some spotting and stains to the small ware. We arrived early and took in the holiday decorations and we were sat quickly and our server arrived in short order. The appetizers were crab bisque and Parker house rolls with spread, the favorite spread being the bacon jam. My daughter loves crab soup so I was excited to order this for her. It arrived nice and hot but at first taste the soup was a bit muted in flavor, nevertheless, my daughter really enjoyed it. I tried it as well and it could have been turned up a notch in flavor with some crab base or a reduction of the broth when prepared. The Fish and Chips had a delicious crunch and traditional light breading served up with potatoes that were perfectly seasoned and prepared nice and hot. The malt vinegar brought to the table really added a nice touch too. The wedge salad was perfectly cooked and nicely presented but it needed a little more dressing and it would have been nice to have 5-7 shrimp instead of 4. Plating with even numbers is never a good look nor is paying $7 for (4) 21/25 shrimp. The blackening was spot on, it's just that the shrimp looked lost on the plate. Onto the chicken and waffles which were the birthday girls celebration order. The chicken was hot and breaded with a heavy crunch. It should have been a much lighter breading with a touch of cornstarch to allow the juiciness of the chicken with the seasonings shine through. My daughter picked off most of the breading but did not let that take away from the meal as the chicken itself was outstanding. I do suggest they add a cup of whipped butter to the dish going forward as none was provided. To finish out the meal they brought my daughter a Birthday Mickey chocolate ganache bomb that was rich, creamy and oh so decadent. There was impeccable service with quick refills of drinks. We enjoyed the holiday ambiance as well as the atmosphere offered upon arriving for our lunch. read more

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A great restaurant for a relaxing breakfast. The service was outstanding. I had the seasonal pancakes which were lemon ricotta blueberry and a side of bacon. To drink I had the freshly squeezed orange juice. The pancakes were a little sweet with a bite of tartness. Perfectly enjoyable experience. If you have breakfast here make sure you check out the rest of the hotel. They have fantastic alcove for quiet conversation and a nice gift store. read more

Ale & Compass Restaurant - Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes with bacon - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Ambiance and service were great, food was just alright. We came for breakfast and it was very expensive for what it was. The food was cooked and not prepared as requested. The server diligently tried to make it right and was very nice but the price was just not worth it for us. Glad to say that we've experienced since it always has such high recommendations but we don't plan on going back. read more