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I kept thinking that my mom might like to have a sit down dinner on our Epcot day. We're already doing Garden Grill for breakfast. She will have a scooter, but many of us know about Orlando heat in June, and I just want to do something to give us all, but her in particular, a break from it. So, as you can see by the title, I've booked Rose and Crown. First, they have something I know my boy will eat (fish and chips), and I've sort of wanted to try it for a while. Last year, we "dinnered" at Via Napoli, and we loved it, but actually DS Joel didn't really feel compelled to repeat it this time. So, Rose and Crown it is.
Fish and chips? Is it pretty standard? Nothing odd that we might need to know about?
What else is good? Mom and I will try other things.
Any experiences to share? Thanks.
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I usually get the cottage pie which is pretty good. DH gets the strip steak. Not the best steak on property but decent. I may try the chicken tika masala next trip.
I could go there for nothing but that and a cup of tea and be very happy indeed!
The smoked salmon plate or potato-leek soup are very good appetizers.
I like the shepherd's pie or bangers and mash (might want to share as it's ample). DH has had the corned beef on toast and liked it.
Their fish and chips is very good indeed with a nice light batter on beautifully cooked fish.
Really, I don't think you can go far wrong with anything you get there. It's one of our must-do's.
Ah, this is good news! I know how much you like your meals. I already scoped out the menu, including desserts, on allears and wondered if Joel might like the sticky toffee pudding. For a young man who doesn't like to eat things out of his comfort zone, he will sometimes try a new thing or two, and I sometimes have luck with desserts. I might order one for the three of us to share.
I've seen the loaded Yorkshire pudding looks pretty appetizing, too.
What about seating? Mom doesn't like outdoor seating, even covered, so we need to be indoors. Should I make a request?
I could go there for nothing but that and a cup of tea and be very happy indeed!
Now we are picky, being British, about the food at the Rose and Crown (it tends to not be completely authentic shall we say? ) but that does look good.
Now we are picky, being British, about the food at the Rose and Crown (it tends to not be completely authentic shall we say? ) but that does look good.
I know what you mean! During the F&WF they have the Polish booth and I cringe when I hear people say how good the pierogis are. Those are some of the worst pierogi I have ever tried in my life. As far as the Rose and Crown, I had the bangers and mash and it was good. Not as good as the ones I had in London though.
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I think that the Rose and Crown has improved over the years - we like it, although I do like the outdoor seating, especially in the evening for Illuminations. It may not be completely authentic, but it serves the purpose for me.
We really enjoyed Rose & Crown. My daughter got the fish and I got the steak. Both were very good. The sticky toffee pudding was wonderful! Like Dot, I could go back there just for that. And when I asked the waiter how authentic it was, it said it tasted very close to what his mom would make. Now, I don't know if they have to say that or he was really telling the truth. Either way, it was delicious.
Okay, gotcha Cheryl, about the authenticity. For we Yanks, it won't be as big a deal, but I can certainly understand your perspective. My mom has visited your neck of the woods more than once, and I think she might have fun with the comparison.
I'm just glad to know we can all eat and be out of the heat for a while. I myself would love to eat on the terrace, but my mom just hates that, and I wouldn't do it to her.
Fish and chips? Is it pretty standard? Nothing odd that we might need to know about?
Pretty bog-standard. IIRC, shows up in a waxed paper cone - or maybe that was just the fries, I don't quite recall.
It wasn't the absolute best fish-and-chips I've had (honestly, that goes to a place about a mile and a half up the road from here - yum!) ... but it would easily make the Top Ten, and was quite good.
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What else is good? Mom and I will try other things.
Try a scotched egg. It's a hard boiled egg, that's been wrapped in sausage meat, and that then covered in breadcrumbs, and the whole thing then gets fried. (Pan fried I think, but I'm not 100% sure of that). Surprisingly tasty ... as is the mustard-based sauce it comes with (on the side, though I may have asked for that specifically).
I'm a very picky, meat-and-potatoes guy normally, but for our '14 trip I resolved to be a bit adventurous and try _something_ different at every TS meal - often an appetiser item. For our Rose-and-Crown meal, I went with a scotched egg.
Now, I consider it a "must repeat" meal, and food item, for future trips. I'll go to R&C ALONE if I have to. Yes, I found it THAT tasty!
I really enjoy Rose & Crown! The theming is excellent (as are most WDW restaurants.). There are 3 different rooms that are designed after 3 types of pubs in England. I don't remember all of the details, but if you look you can see the different details and decor as you walk from one area to another. And there is also the outdoor seating which can be lovely on a nice day. The view of WS lagoon is great! If you have a preference as to where to eat let then know when you check in. The hosts will try to accommodate you.
As to the food I've tried many things. I think my favorite is to have a couple of appetizers and then the Sticky Toffee Pudding. I recommend the cheese platter, the smoked salmon and the salad. As for entrees my favorite is probably the Bangers and Mash. I'm not a fan of fried fish, but my DH enjoyed then here. I think you'll find it's a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal.
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) but that does look good. 
Yes, I found it THAT tasty!
The theming is excellent (as are most WDW restaurants.). There are 3 different rooms that are designed after 3 types of pubs in England. I don't remember all of the details, but if you look you can see the different details and decor as you walk from one area to another. And there is also the outdoor seating which can be lovely on a nice day. The view of WS lagoon is great! If you have a preference as to where to eat let then know when you check in. The hosts will try to accommodate you. 
I recommend the cheese platter, the smoked salmon and the salad. As for entrees my favorite is probably the Bangers and Mash. I'm not a fan of fried fish, but my DH enjoyed then here. I think you'll find it's a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal.
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