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REVIEW: $40 Mac & Cheese and $20 Drinks? That’s Cheap Compared to the Rest of This Disney World Restaurant.

July 12, 2021 ,
Disney Springs has a TON of dining options for just about any cuisine you could possibly want!

The Landing at Disney Springs

One of those options is STK, a steakhouse that started in New York City and has several locations around the country and internationally. STK describes themselves as a combination of a modern steakhouse and a chic lounge, and say they take a “vibe-driven approach to fine dining,” — whatever that means! We rarely seem to stop by here for a review, so we’re seeing what they’ve been up to recently!

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, with a super fun DJ in the evenings and even rooftop dining available! You can find STK in The Landing of Disney Springs. STK doesn’t seem to be talked about as much as some other popular restaurants in Disney Springs, so we headed over to check out lunch and give you guys a review! This place is not cheap, so we wanted to give you a full rundown of what to expect before you decide to dine here!

Atmosphere

STK definitely has more of a Vegas feel to it rather than a Disney feel, which can be great if that’s what you’re after!

STK is a big restaurant!

There is both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as bar seating. Standard tables, chairs, and booths fill the sleek dining rooms.

The design on the ceiling is very chic

The booths make you feel like you’re in a night club!

Vegas or Disney Springs?

The decor is funky but elegant. They were really trying to work a look here.

Look at those gorgeous flowers!

The restaurant includes a large dining room on the main floor, an upstairs dining room, and a rooftop terrace – great for watching the Aerophile fly high in the sky!

Bright red umbrellas make the outdoor seating stand out!

The outdoor seating is great on sunny days (just heads up, it can make for a HOT sweaty meal!).

Eats

Now time for the most important part, the FOOD! Make sure you ask your server for the daily or seasonal specials, as they are not on the menu!

Outdoor menu at STK

We were given disposable paper menus, due to the many health and safety precautions still in place, and you can also scan a QR code to view the menu on your phone!

QR code for STK menu

There’s a lot going on here:

Paper Menu

If you want to get a better look here it is! First up, Salads and Starters.

STK Menu

The Entree menu is pretty beefy (see what we did there?) with primarily lots of sandwich-style options. If you didn’t figure out their schtick with the name STK, it’s apparent in their STEAK options (Get it?? It’s like their keyboard broke or all the vowel keys had crumbs stuck under them!). That’s the star of the show here. You’ll notice the “we forgot how vowels go in sentences” speak on other spots on the menu as well. 🙂

STK Menu

Any steak can be topped with fancy-pants Toppings and/or Sauces.

STK Menu

Thought you were getting Sides included with those pricey steaks? Think again. Sides cost extra — and they’re not cheap considering!

STK Menu

Yep, that’s $40 for 3 small side dishes of mac and cheese. Your eyes don’t deceive you. It’s just pricey here. Desserts are fairly standard here with things like chocolate cake and cheesecake.

STK Menu

The Cocktail menu is robust (notice the use of wtrmln wtr in a few drinks? Those darn vowel keys acting up again! 😂). They also have a selection of beer and wine available.

STK Menu

STK Menu

We started, as you do, with a drink! We chose the Strawberry Cobbler for $20. Yeah, $20!!! A hefty price tag for a cocktail, even in Disney, but there was no cheaper choice as ALL of their cocktails go for $20, yikes!

This cocktail is gorgeous!

The Strawberry Cobbler has Belvedere Vodka, muddled strawberries, and a graham cracker rim. It was absolutely delicious! But, verrrry sweet, so we couldn’t have more than 1, and we don’t really want to since, again, they’re $20!

The graham cracker rim is a nice touch!

This cocktail is like drinking your dessert – delicious but dangerous — we couldn’t taste the alcohol at all (and it’s basically just a straight-up glass of vodka with some strawberries!).

So fancy!

If you LOVE strawberries and sweet, fruity drinks you’ll definitely enjoy the Strawberry Cobbler. But, if you like to taste the alcohol in your drinks then you’ll want to pass!

Next we moved on to the appetizers, we picked the Lil’ BRGs for $21 and the Blue Iceberg for $19.

Just a bite or two!

The Lil’ BRGs are two mini burgers with wagyu beef, sautéed onions, tomato, pickles, and special sauce (that seemed to use like Thousand Island dressing) on toasted sesame buns and served with ketchup!

 

 

 

The burgers were juicy but the buns were slightly dry. These did have great flavor for being so small! The sautéed onions really added to the flavor and the special sauce was perfect with the beef! So much so that we didn’t even need the ketchup included on the side.

Small but mighty!

The burgers are a bit small for the price, but they are made of wagyu beef, so that’s understandable! However, the lunch offering of a Wagyu Burger and fries is $15, so you could get a large burger and fries instead of two bite-sized ones for less than the appetizer! 

Little sesame seeds on the bun are so fun!

Moving on to the Blue Iceberg, a HUGE salad that the restaurant will chop for you (if you ask) and can easily be split between two people. It has Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, Point Reyes blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dressing.

Blue Iceburg Salad

We LOVED this salad! It was so fresh and the portions of the bacon and blue cheese are generous. If you like blue cheese dressing or blue cheese in general, this salad is for you! It’s nothing out of the ordinary, but it’s reliably delicious! 

Give us ALL the bacon!

Moving on to the main course, we ordered the 14 oz NY Strip for $61 cooked to order and served with your choice of sauce.

 

 

We chose the STK Bold sauce which is an A1-style sauce that’s slightly sweet. If you want more than just 1 sauce, you can get additional sauces for $2 each!

That’s a lot of steak!

We asked for our steak to be pre-sliced, which is an option you can ask for or you can have it served whole. The strip was cooked to exactly what we asked for, medium rare!

Cooked just right!

It was juicy, flavorful, and had a slight char on the edges. The flaky salt on top of the meat was a great touch! The portion was filling and the steak honestly didn’t even need the sauce, it held its own!

Salt on the top makes this steak special!

The steaks are nice cuts of meat. If you’re a steak person, we think you’ll enjoy the seasoning and preparation. However, for the price point, we would much prefer if they included sides! The sides are a la carte (common at nicer steak joints), however they ARE larger portions so they can be shared.

What a beaut!

For our side, we went with the Mac & Cheese trio for $39. Almost $40 for 3 mac & cheeses is pretty outrageous if you ask us, but it’s even MORE outrageous if you order each mac & cheese separately, which is $64!!! Cheesus!

 

 

The Mac & Cheese Trio came with Bacon Mac & Cheese, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and regular Mac & Cheese. The bacon was our favorite due to the huuuge chunks of bacon! Although it was more sprinkled on the top of the mac rather than mixed throughout the noodles.

Bacon Mac

The lobster version was the same deal, it seems they just add on the toppings to the regular mac and cheese and then add a little extra cheese and melt it together. It tasted…like you threw a hunk or two of lobster on top of mac and cheese! Not bad, but we certainly expect more for that pricetag! 😂 That seems like lazy mac-making to us!

Lobster Mac

The regular mac & cheese was super creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of salt! Since the trio comes family-style, it’s definitely a good buy for the table as everyone will be able to try the different options! And who doesn’t love mac & cheese? That said, you can get a good feel here for the portions: SMALL. We’re not exactly talking massive amounts of mac for the price.

Normal Mac

Now for dessert! They’re one of the more affordable things you can get on the menu, as they are all $12. We just had to try the Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie!

WOW that looks good!

It came served in a small skillet with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce. Is your mouth watering yet?!

This is comfort food at its best. The melting ice cream was perfect to cool down the warm cookie, and a great way to end a rich meal!

Scoop up that goodness!

You can easily share the cookie between 2 people, or more if you just want a few bites, or you can really indulge and get it all for yourself (we’ll be eating our own, thanks)!

That chocolate and caramel sauce tho!

While not a very unique dessert, it’s a classic and a crowd pleaser! A warm skillet cookie is a thing of beauty. But, if you’re in Orlando during the sweltering Summertime, maybe you’d want to try something a bit less heavy! The cookie is great to warm you up in chillier weather.

Nosh or Not

STK is the way for you if:

  • You’re looking for a nice relaxing lunch with great food, great service and you’re willing to pay for it.
  • You want a dinner with a fun atmosphere and high energy.
  • You’re celebrating a special occasion, and want it to be memorable!

Steer clear if:

  • You have a limited budget and don’t want to spend a boatload of money on one meal.
  • You have little kids who would be much happier in a less upscale, more kid-friendly atmosphere.
  • You don’t eat meat, as there aren’t a lot of options for vegetarians and vegans!

Overall

If you go into a meal at STK knowing you’re going to drop some major cash — and are okay with that — we think you will really enjoy your meal! The overall experience is nice for both lunch and dinner. The food is delicious and the service we had was exceptional! If you’re in the market for a rock-solid steak in Disney Springs, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more quality option.
We do recommend visiting STK for dinner rather than lunch if you want the full “vibe.” Evenings are much more happening with the crowds, music, and lighting. It totally feels like you’re in a Vegas club eating your fancy steaks and drinking your overpriced cocktails then. Be wary though, parents: it does have major nightclub vibes rather than a family-friendly Disney restaurant! It would be a great place for a group of adults celebrating a birthday or to celebrate an anniversary with your significant other. Definitely head over to STK if you’re looking to have an upscale, adult evening out!
So the dolla dolla bill-shaped elephant in the room: the prices here are wacky. Should 3 teeny bowls of mac cost $40? Nah. Should a very basic cocktail cost $20? Nope. Not unless it’s made with something unique and fancy or going to give us powers to see the future or fly (that would be cool.)! The prices here are almost all WAY higher than you’ll pay elsewhere at Disney Springs but, aside from the steak, aren’t necessarily any better quality. Oddly, desserts and SOME foods, like that $15 burger, are right on the money (dare we even say affordable!). If you’re popping in for just a few burgers and dessert, you could walk away without feeling like you need to get a second or third job. For most guests though, after steaks, cocktails, apps, sides, toppings and sauces, and dessert…well…
…yeah. It’s not pretty.

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