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OKW Lover 
Yes, we love Old Key West
Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife)
Registered: April 2004
Location: Plymouth, MA
Posts: 17341Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Outstanding, varied menu; great service & atmosphere Cons: Expensive; recent menu changes removed some favorites
First impressions are of a wonderful room fully in keeping with the overall theming of the Wilderness Lodge. Window tables have a nice view of the WL courtyard.
The menu has items you'll not find anywhere else at WDW, or even in your home town. Where else can you find a menu that includes buffalo? venison? Elk?
The wine list is extensive and features wines from the pacific northwest. Going with the wine flight is a good way to compliment your menu choices.
Non adventurous eaters may be put off by the selections, but if you give them a chance you'll find they are really good.
Unfortunately, some of our favorite menu items have been significantly changed (or removed) so our overall rating of this place has slipped.
dvcfamily41801
Has realized you can NEVER have too many DVC points
Would love to be a teachers assistant in an elementary school
Florida Project station takes me to my Happy Place
Registered: September 2001
Location: Echo Lake Apartments, Disney MGM Studios
Posts: 8057Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Outstanding service Cons: None
We really love this restaurant. Our favorite spot is over by the windows. We always request a table in Gary's section as he is a great server and always makes great suggestions for us.
Our favorites are Smoky Portabello Soup, Venison Pot Stickers, Cedar Plank Salmon and Braised Buffalo Short Ribs.
lady danger
Mouseketeer
Registered: June 2006
Location: Oz
Posts: 192Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): food, service, ambiance Cons: pricey
A friend and I dined here in August '07 and enjoyed this experience! The food and service were very good, and the restaurant itself was very comfortable and spacious (something we greatly appreciated given how cramped and crowded a lot of restaurants on property are).
I should preface this review by saying that I was a little tipsy walking into it, so looking back I'm not sure if my glowing feelings toward this meal are due to its merits or because I was feeling no pain and was easily pleased that night. We had escaped the Magic Kingdom earlier that afternoon because it was horribly hot and sticky, and we killed time before dinner in the Tambu Lounge over at the Poly. My friend Sarah, who had less to drink that afternoon, also has nice memories of our meal at Artist Point, so I'm going to assume that our meal here was every bit as good as I remember it!
The food was terrific. It was pretty basic fare, but done really well. I passed on an appetizer, but Sarah ordered the Venison spring rolls and they were delicious. She let me have a bite of one, and I immediately regretted not ordering some myself. Sarah ordered their wild salmon entree which she said was tasty and well prepared. I ordered the roasted chicken breast with potato risotto and it was excellent. I wasn't expecting a whole lot from the dish as it's a pretty standard dish, but I was impressed. The chicken was very moist and flavorful, and the potato risotto was delicious. I also had the hazelnut chocolate torte for dessert. I wasn't too impressed with the torte. It wasn't bad, just a bit too dark and dense for my liking. The Honey Lavender ice cream it came with, however, was wonderful. I wish I could have ordered that on its own.
The service here was top notch. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and was fairly knowledgeable about the wine list. We both had the wine flight, and she made a point to discuss each of the selections with us so that the wine for the course was not only suited to the food but to our tastes. She seemed to know just when to check on us and when to let us be. I have nothing but nice things to say about her.
Overall, it was a very satisfying meal. We'd definitely go back.
dpuck1998
I'm innocent I tell you...innocent! I've been framed!
Worlds second largest Miami Dolphin fan
Registered: April 2003
Location: Vicksburg, MI
Posts: 10294Review Date: Tue May 5, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great Food and Wine Cons: Spotty Service
If I judged on my second meal here it would be a 10, however my first meal at Artist Point was a horrible experience. Our water was the worst and left us to fend for ourselves more the meal. Glad I went back though, second time was amazing. 
tn4mickey
Mouseketeer
Registered: August 2002
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 441Review Date: Sun May 10, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): atmosphere, decor, wine list Cons: pricy
Our first visit was awesome, second not as good. Mushroom soup is very good, as is berry dessert.
BlueFairy
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 1999
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 1434Review Date: Tue May 12, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): beautiful quiet room, northwestern wine list Cons: slightly uninspired flavors, service
Like but don't love this. We've stopped going because there is better food on property for the prices. also have had mixed service.
hideeh
DIS Veteran
Registered: February 2004
Location: Look on the bottom of a refillable mug!
Posts: 540Review Date: Tue May 19, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): unique, well prepared food Cons:
We have dined here several times, most recently in May 2009. It is a favorite of ours.
The food choices are unique to the Pacific Northwest and always have a lot of thought put in to them. On our past trip I ate poached wild boar on the recommendation of our server. Something I would never consider any other place. (I'm not that adventurous!) The salmon here is always primo. Chef flys it in fresh and it is never farm raised.
If you have the opportunity to request a server I suggest asking for Izzy (Michael). He is so knowledgeable and his love of food and wine bubble over. We have never regretted trying his recommendations.
The management and chefs of this location are always approachable and engaging too.
Excellent choice to dine...we always save this for our last night of vacation.
TallMumHP
DVC Member since 1997
Registered: February 2009
Location: Cambridge, MA
Posts: 55Review Date: Thu May 28, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Quiet Respite from the Fray Cons: Expensive
I went back to the restaurant the second time to mainly to have the Portobello Mushroom Soup. Fantastic!
The rest of the dinner was excellent. Had the waiter recommend the main course both time and both times it very enjoyable. Wine selection is also excellent.
MicMatt
Earning My Ears
Registered: October 2007
Posts: 8Review Date: Mon June 8, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Up scale less kids great food Cons: prices are high but duh I'm at WDW
My wife and I loved this resturant the food was fantasic and the service was great Izzi was are server "dizzy Izzi" is what he calls himself.
I would highly recommend Artist Point to anyone
missminniemouse
DIS Veteran
Registered: September 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 890Review Date: Thu June 11, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): diverse menu choices Cons:
This location serves buffalo steaks and salmon that are both very good. I like the diversity in their menu that isn't available at some of the other restaurants. The portobello mushroom soup is the best!
The atmosphere here is very nice. It is very relaxing compared to some of the other table service restaurants on property.
Our servers have always been attentive here. I even asked for the recipe for the mushroom soup and was given it. Too bad I don't have a smoker at home to properly smoke the mushrooms for this delicious soup.
safetymom
Have
will travel
ABD trips = clothes optional
Registered: August 2001
Location: Now living near the parks!
Posts: 41853Review Date: Sat July 11, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Our server, Michael (IZZI) Cons: price
We had a fantastic server Izzi. I ordered the buffalo and is was delicious. The scallop appetizer was very tasty. I wish they would have some chicken selections for my daughter.
mftmere
Earning My Ears
Registered: May 2010
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Posts: 15Review Date: Sat May 22, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): location, beautiful decor, waitstaff Cons:
Our meal at Artist's Point was....good. Not great, like other signature restaurants (our very fav's were Jiko and Citricos), but decent. There are quite a few bold dishes on the menu, but the taste was a bit...overwhelming.
For our appetizers, my husband ordered the Venison Pot Stickers -- he liked them. I ordered the Mixed Greens Salad -- pretty good. Our entrees were the Grilled Buffalo Striploin (husband) -- he liked it, mine was the Cedar Plank Roasted Wild King Salmon. I think my mistake was in following the waitresses suggestion to order the salmon medium rare....I recommend medium well. The texture wasn't pleasant....and the food was overall too much. We were told that our Deluxe Dining Plan included one side item each (in addition to our Apps) -- we chose Cheese and Macaroni (husband) and Sweet Potato-Hazelnut Gratin (me). Both were okay, but way too rich....and WAY too much food.
We shared a dessert -- after all, our meal plan included it and we felt badly wasting it. We chose the Berry Cobbler with the Black Raspberry Ice Cream. Each part of the dessert would be good....separately. Together, though, the berries were EXTREMELY overwhelming.
All in all, I recommend trying Artist's Point. The ambiance is unique, the Wilderness Lodge is magnificent (we stayed there and LOVED it), and the selections are incredible....but if you're on the Deluxe Dining Plan....consider paying for items separately. There is NO WAY anyone can eat all that is included -- maybe half of it if you have a huge capacity to consume (that would be my husband....but even he struggled to eat half).
ShastaDog
Earning My Ears
Registered: March 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 39Review Date: Sat March 5, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Delicious Food; Quiet Atmosphere Cons: Pricey
I really enjoyed our dinner at AP. I had the Buffalo Sirloin with macaroni & cheese and the brussel sprouts. My friend had a "hot pot" with crab and big prawns over rice with a lime dressing. Both were excellent! We skipped the appetizers (though many looked good) and had wine and two desserts instead. We got a chocolate thing (choc cake with choc shavings, choc crumbs, & choc ice cream) that was okay. But the cobbler was by far the better choice. I make a blueberry cake (look up Taste of Home Blueberry Cake cups, if you want the recipe) that is exactly like this, but the addtion of the fresh rasberries and the blackberry ice cream really improved it. I may have to serve my own this way from now on!
Our waiter was attentive and knowledgable. And with the exception on one fussy baby, the dining room was quite pleasant. And since we had sent our own children (17, 14, 14 & 7) off to Whispering Canyon Cafe, it was nice to enjoy a grown up meal in a more upscale setting.
2wdwfans
Earning My Ears
Registered: April 2011
Posts: 43Review Date: Mon May 23, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $155.00 | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): excellent food, quiet atmosphere, would give it a 12 if could Cons: none
We visited WDW in the first week of March 2001 and was on the Deluxe Dining Plan so the price mentioned was if we were not on the dining plan. We did order a glass of wine which was not covered by the dining plan. My wife and I had dined here before and consider it one of the best restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort. We both had the artisan cheeses. I knew before we got there what I was having. I then ordered the Buffalo steak and my wife ordered the beef tenderloin. The buffalo was as tender as I remembered from the last time we dined here, and my wife said the beef tenderloin just melted in your mouth. My wife ordered the cobbler for dessert and I got the chocolate indulgence. We have absolutely not complaints and will be returning again on our next visit. You have to try this restuarant.
angieinct
Earning My Ears
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 3Review Date: Sun July 31, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food, Service, ambiance Cons: none
My DH and I wanted to try some new places 12/10 as we had gotten into a rut. Artist Point was so wonderful in every way that we cancelled our reservation to another favorite place so we could eat at Artist Point another night. The Portobello soup was divine as was the buffalo steak and snapper. Our waitress was the same both nights. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We're going back this winter and Artist Point is the first reservation we're making!
bkoehl
DIS Veteran
Registered: October 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 531Review Date: Tue August 23, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $455.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food was Excellent Cons: Service a little slow
Price was 4 adults, 4 children including appetizers, 2 alcoholic beverages and desserts x6. Food was very good. Nice selection and variety of choices. Salmon was outstanding. Buffalo was incredible. Be warned the kids Mickey puzzle dessert is $8! Waitress was very nice and knowledgable about the menu but was a little MIA at times. Overall good experience and would definitely go back!
lisakramer
Mouseketeer
Registered: April 2011
Posts: 242Review Date: Wed January 9, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $85.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): LOVE! Great food! Cons: none
My favorite upscale on property. Our server was helpful and talkative. Had a wonderful meal. Everything was prepared very well. The food was great quality.
Loved the cheese plate appetizer. Yum!
We will be back here again for sure!
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