Bourbon Steak - A Michael Mina Restaurant

Menu Highlights

Bourbon Steak’s menu is built around prime American beef and Japanese Wagyu, with a kitchen philosophy that distinguishes the restaurant from conventional steakhouses: all steaks are finished with a proprietary duck fat poaching technique that produces a uniquely tender, richly flavored crust. The program extends to a serious raw bar, thoughtful side dishes, and one of the most accomplished cocktail menus at Walt Disney World.

Starters & Raw Bar

• Tuna Tartare — Yellowfin tuna with avocado, crispy shallots, and yuzu vinaigrette — a Michael Mina signature across his restaurant group
• Lobster Corn Dogs — Butter-poached Maine lobster in a corn batter with grain mustard aioli; a playful luxury item that has become a Bourbon Steak signature
• Oysters on the Half Shell — Market selection, mignonette, and cocktail sauce
• Steak Tartare — Hand-chopped prime beef, quail egg, capers, Dijon, and grilled bread
• Foie Gras — Pan-seared preparation with seasonal accompaniments; subject to availability

The Steaks

Steaks are sourced from USDA Prime and American Wagyu programs and finished using the restaurant’s duck fat poaching method, which involves slow-cooking the steaks in seasoned duck fat before final searing — a technique that produces an exceptionally even cook and a deeply savory exterior.

• New York Strip — 14 oz USDA Prime, the restaurant’s workhorse cut
• Ribeye — 16 oz USDA Prime, bone-in option available
• Filet Mignon — 8 oz and 10 oz, the most tender cut on the menu
• American Wagyu Selections — Rotating cuts from Snake River Farms or comparable American Wagyu programs; premium pricing applies
• Japanese A5 Wagyu — When available; priced by the ounce and served in smaller portions appropriate to the richness of the marbling

Accompaniments

Steaks are served à la carte with a selection of complimentary sauces (béarnaise, red wine jus, horseradish cream) and guests choose side dishes separately. The sides are designed to be shared:

• Duck Fat Fries — The house fry, cooked in the same rendered duck fat used for the steaks
• Truffle Mac and Cheese — A kitchen classic at this price point, executed with fontina and black truffle
• Creamed Spinach — Steakhouse canon, properly made
• Roasted Bone Marrow — For guests who want the full steakhouse luxury experience

Seafood & Non-Steak Mains

• Butter-Poached Maine Lobster — A full tail, slow-cooked in butter with cognac emulsion
• Pan-Roasted Halibut — Seasonal accompaniments; rotating preparation
• Rotisserie Chicken — Whole bird for two, herb-brined and slow-roasted

Desserts

• S’mores — Tableside preparation that has become a signature across Mina’s properties
• Chocolate Mousse — Dark chocolate, caramel, and sea salt
• Seasonal Tart — Fruit-forward, rotating with the seasons

Cocktail Program

Bourbon Steak takes its name seriously: the bar program features an extensive American whiskey selection — bourbon, rye, and Tennessee whiskey — alongside a cocktail menu that draws from classic steakhouse drinks updated with contemporary technique. The Old Fashioned and Manhattan variations are benchmarks.

Dining Plan Information

Bourbon Steak accepts the Disney Dining Plan with 1 Table-Service meal redeemed per person. Given the $$$+ pricing of many items and the premium steakhouse positioning, the dining plan represents meaningful value here — particularly for guests ordering the mid-range steak cuts rather than the Japanese Wagyu. Note that certain premium items (A5 Wagyu, tableside preparations, and some seasonal additions) may carry a surcharge above the dining plan credit.

About Bourbon Steak - A Michael Mina Restaurant

Michael Mina is one of the most decorated names in American fine dining. A James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Pacific, Mina built his reputation at Aqua in San Francisco before expanding to a multi-concept restaurant group with properties in Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Miami, and beyond. Bourbon Steak is his flagship steakhouse concept, with locations across the country and a consistent reputation for executing the American steakhouse format at the highest level.

The Dolphin Hotel Setting

Bourbon Steak occupies the ground floor of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, part of the Swan and Dolphin complex designed by architect Michael Graves. The building’s postmodern architecture — a visual landmark on the EPCOT resort corridor between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios — houses some of the most sophisticated restaurant options at Walt Disney World, and Bourbon Steak sits at the top of that list.

The dining room is finished in warm, dark-toned materials — leather banquettes, dark wood, amber lighting — appropriate to the classic American steakhouse atmosphere, but with the polish expected of a Mina property. Private dining options are available for groups.

Position Among Disney World Steakhouses

Bourbon Steak sits above Yachtsman Steakhouse and Steakhouse 71 in terms of overall ambition and price point, and operates as a true fine dining steakhouse rather than a theme-park-adjacent casual option. It is the destination for guests who want the best steak on Disney property, full stop. The duck fat technique, the Wagyu program, and the cocktail depth all distinguish it from the alternatives.

The Dolphin Hotel’s location makes it easily accessible from EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the BoardWalk area, making it a natural choice for a special-occasion dinner before or after visiting those parks.