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Sorry that Paddlefish was a disappointment. Sounds like the server wasn't on top of his job.
It wasn't a complete disappointment as my glass of wine was good and my first course was exceptional! It was that my server brought out my main course far too early and he should have been paying attention as he was near my table several times and knew I was just beginning my appetizer. Definitely, not with it and he needs to pay attention to details, look at his tables and how far along they are in their courses and deliver them promptly. Between the server and kitchen, communication is needed and how things can operate well. It usually does for me. This guy needs some training! Then again there was the issue with my main course, which was overcooked and I'm sure because I sent it back and they reheated it.
I've dined here several times and the first time anything has been short of exceptional. A lot of your meal depends on your server and this was the case and seems anytime my meal has been off in some way it's been because of my server more than food quality or preparation. But tonight had a bit of both.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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It does sound like sending your food back was the problem. That should never happen in a table restaurant anywhere. I will say that restaurant is just beautiful!! I absolutely love Disney at night and especially the Boardwalk area!!
Sorry about your meal, what a disappointment I would not expect to have the main meal brought out so soon and they really should know better. Paddlefish does look beautiful though.
Sorry your meal and service was disappointing at Paddlefish as I I know how much you used to enjoy Fulton's Crab House. My DH and I celebrated our first year anniversary in 1982 there when it was called "The Empress Lilly". It was so elegant back then and the service was top notch! I enjoyed all your pictures of the walk back to the Swan and Dolphin.
I agree they probably just kept your main course hot and it over cooked, they really should have given you a fresh main. The views from the deck of Paddlefish are lovely as are the shots of your hotel at night.
It does sound like sending your food back was the problem. That should never happen in a table restaurant anywhere. I will say that restaurant is just beautiful!! I absolutely love Disney at night and especially the Boardwalk area!!
I think you're right about that. My server shouldn't have brought it out, while I was still having my appetizer. Some better coordination with the server and kitchen should always be done to avoid problems like this. The restaurant has been made over so well. WDW is quite the place at night. I've always enjoyed sitting outside at the Yacht Club after dinner there and enjoying the views of the Boardwalk and Stormalong Bay all lit up.
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Sorry about your meal, what a disappointment I would not expect to have the main meal brought out so soon and they really should know better. Paddlefish does look beautiful though.
This should not have happened and what started out as a good experience, quickly changed! They've done a great job with the reimagination of the eatery.
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Sorry your meal and service was disappointing at Paddlefish as I I know how much you used to enjoy Fulton's Crab House. My DH and I celebrated our first year anniversary in 1982 there when it was called "The Empress Lilly". It was so elegant back then and the service was top notch! I enjoyed all your pictures of the walk back to the Swan and Dolphin.
All my other experiences when it was Fulton's were all good and couldn't have been any better. Just wish this one didn't turn out the way it did. Looks pretty amazing all lit up at night. There will be more of these later in the TR.
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I agree they probably just kept your main course hot and it over cooked, they really should have given you a fresh main. The views from the deck of Paddlefish are lovely as are the shots of your hotel at night.
Probably true of what happened to my course. They certainly timed it wrong! They did a great job with Paddlefish and love the views from up there. Too bad it was raining as it would be a good place to go after dinner.
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I am seriously excited to hang out on the Paddlefish roof. It looks lovely. I guess I'll put an overpriced cocktail or glass of win into my budget for that sake.
I love how you walked such a short ways and saved $8 on your drink
Smart to depart the bus at the Boardwalk. The walkup to the Swan is beautiful.
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Great pictures from Paddlefish! I’m sorry your main was disappointing! Your appetizer looks delicious. Great pictures walking up to the Dolphin at night. Beautiful!
I am seriously excited to hang out on the Paddlefish roof. It looks lovely. I guess I'll put an overpriced cocktail or glass of win into my budget for that sake.
I love how you walked such a short ways and saved $8 on your drink
Smart to depart the bus at the Boardwalk. The walkup to the Swan is beautiful.
Too bad it wasn't nice out as the deck would be a lot of fun and may have gone for the pricey drink. I love walking on the Boardwalk at night and quite nice all lit up by the Swan/Dolphin. That's funny how big a difference in the drink price. But you're paying for the view.
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Great pictures from Paddlefish! I’m sorry your main was disappointing! Your appetizer looks delicious. Great pictures walking up to the Dolphin at night. Beautiful!
The restaurant is quite nice. Too bad my overall experience wasn't a bit better. Very nice all lit up around Swan and Dolphin. There'll be others as my TR progresses.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Sunday, October 8th (Part VIII) This update is a bit short as my last one was running quite long and concludes my first day in Disney.
I returned to my room for a little while to get everything ready for tomorrow. It will be an Epcot day at the Food & Wine Festival, which I was looking forward to. While, I was up in my room, I checked the weather forecast on TV and it looked promising, even though it would quite hot and humid again. I also wrote up my trip notes for today and charged my phone.
After this I headed downstairs to check out the lobby a little more and visit Phins bar as well.
Front entrance to the Dolphin
Lobby in Dolphin
Lobby and Phins bar
I love the new chandelier
After a few photos in the lobby, I sat up at Phins Bar to check the new place out. It looks quite nice and welcoming. It was a bit busy tonight and more so than the lounges in the Disney resorts would be around 10:30 pm or so, but not too crowded. There will be more coverage of the lobby and Phins in my TR over my stay.
I looked over the specialty drinks menu and saw something I liked and went with it. Although, the drinks are quite expensive here.
Keys Margarita
It consists of Herradura Reposado Tequila, Combier, Orange Juice and Key Lime Juice. It was quite good and better be for $14. I enjoyed this for a while just watching various sports programs on the various TVs here.
While, I was enjoying my margarita the guy next to me ordered some crazy specialty drink. It’s called the Smoke N’ Roses. It’s Four Roses Bourbon with Maple Syrup, Cherry Juice and Lemon Juice. It’s delivered and presented to you in a smoke box. I could smell the smoke scent when it was opened. I said to the guy, “That is quite a show, but is it good?” He said it was. One of these come at the going rate of $19. Not sure if that’s worth it, but perhaps just to try it.
After finishing my margarita, I returned to my room for the night. I made sure I had everything ready for the morning. I watched some TV for a little while and then called it a night.
NEXT: Did I Make This One for Too Early?
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We visited the lobby at The Dolphin last October and thought they did a great job with the remodel. Glad you enjoyed your drink at the bar. Sounds like quite a presentation of the drinks there!
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It was that my server brought out my main course far too early and he should have been paying attention as he was near my table several times and knew I was just beginning my appetizer. 
Definitely, not with it and he needs to pay attention to details, look at his tables and how far along they are in their courses and deliver them promptly. 
Then again there was the issue with my main course, which was overcooked and I'm sure because I sent it back and they reheated it. 
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Some better coordination with the server and kitchen should always be done to avoid problems like this. The restaurant has been made over so well.
While, I was up in my room, I checked the weather forecast on TV and it looked promising, even though it would quite hot and humid again. 
I also wrote up my trip notes for today and charged my phone. 
He said it was. One of these come at the going rate of $19. 
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