Disneyland, the suite life - part 3

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Steakhouse 55 is truly a fine dining experience. It is located in the Disneyland Hotel, on the convention side. Park/hotel food has come a long way in recent years, and the service and the food here is excellent.

The theme is a throwback to 1955 when the park opened. The walls are adorned with vintage pictures of Walt as well as celebrities from the 50s like Lucille Ball.

If you're looking for a nice place for dinner instead of regular old Park food, this is the place. I've dismissed Steakhouse 55 in the past, mostly having to make my way to Goofy's Kitchen where we normally meet our friends with kids, but I'm sorry I did because Steakhouse 55 was one of the best meals that I've ever had at the Disney Hotels.

The menu is extensive and there are options for non-meat eaters as well as a children's menu. There were so many things I wanted to try but I felt that the best way to get a feel of every course was through the prix fixe.

The prix fixe menu consisted of a Caesar Salad, Flat Iron with frites and a creme brulee to end. I have to say, I love salad - so much so that I often forgo meat and just have salad for most meals and this Caesar didn't disappoint. Something about the combination of  the romaine, the dressing, the parmesan crisp - it all was perfectly savory.

But there was more. The flat iron looked small for sure, but it packed a punch. It was delicately cooked and so flavorful! For me it was just the right amount of meat mostly because of the large fries that came with it. They were fantastic, but I barely made a dent. I did eat all the beans first, I have to say. I'm adore haricot verts.

When you order a prix fixe meal you assume you get *tiny* portions of everything. Not so, here! When dessert arrived my mom was shocked to see a rather large (larger than most) creme brulee. The portion was generous which is a nice way to end a meal, especially a prix fixe one. While the rest of my family ate about half of theirs, I can tell you I polished mine off completely. It was made with precision, which believe me - I've had my share of BAD creme brulees. This one nailed it as far as flavor, texture and basic sheer happiness.

My family is always looking for a place on the Hotel property - away from the tourists, with great food and great service and it's wonderful to have found such a nice spot that we will be returning to over and over again.

People ask me how I can spend so much time at Disneyland and the answer is simple. The amazing service and care that the cast members give to every hotel guest. They go above and beyond to make the experience magical whether it's your first stay or your...fiftieth. *ahem*

Not to mention, I love spending vacation days locally at the hotel and the park simply due to the complete and utter joy of this picture:

read Disneyland - the suite life Part 1 and Disneyland - the suite life Part 2