Steakhouse 71 At Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Herb Leibacher·September 30, 2021

Disney Resort Hotels Disney World Dining

The new Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will reopen on October 1, 2021, as part of the resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The “71” in the restaurant’s name refers to 1971, the year that Disney World opened.

I had an opportunity to experience the restaurant, courtesy of the nice folks at Disney Media Relations.

Let’s take a look!

Steakhouse 71 takes over the space of The Wave of American Flavors.

The entry hallway contains photos from the early days of Walt Disney World.

Photo of Walt standing in front of a map of The Florida Project.

Photos of Disney World construction - including a monorail beam. — Photos of Disney World construction.

Models created during the design process of the Magic Kingdom. — Models were created during the design process of the Magic Kingdom.

Great photos of the creation of Magic Kingdom original attractions. — Great photos of the creation of Magic Kingdom’s original attractions.

Roy O Disney and Mickey Mouse on Main Street USA.

Inside Steakhouse 71, the bar is open and inviting.

The lounge areas are might brighter than those of The Wave. — The lounge areas are brighter than those of The Wave.

Large windows connect the bar and the dining room.

Fun Disney artwork with a 1970s feel adorns the walls.

The design and colors of the restaurant have a definite 1970s feel, but with a modern twist.

Even though there are now windows to the outside, the restaurant still has plenty of light. — Even though there are no windows to the outside, the restaurant still has plenty of light.

Now that we’ve seen the facility, let’s check out the food!

Appetizers include classic steakhouse favorites such as:

French Onion Soup
Caesar Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Onion Rings
Lump Crab Cakes

The French Onion Soup as severed hot with a generous topping of Gratinée Cheese.

Cocktails include:

Fig Manhattan
Vodka Gimlet
Raspberry Gin Sour
Citrus Grove Cocktail

The Citrus Gove Cocktail includes ampari, Green Chartreuse, Citrus Juices, Simple Syrup, and Orange Bitters. — The Citrus Gove Cocktail includes Campari, Green Chartreuse, Citrus Juices, Simple Syrup, and Orange Bitters.

Lunch entrees include:

Crab Cake Sliders
Stack Burger
Fish Sandwich
Prime Rib Sandwich
Turkey Club

The 6 oz fillet with potatoes. High quality and delicous! — The 6 oz fillet with potatoes. High quality and delicious!

Dinner entrees include:
8 oz Beef Tenderloin Medallions
10 oz New York Strip
14 oz Dry-aged Pork Rib Chop
12-oz Roasted Prime Rib & Classic Yorkshire Pudding

Desserts include:

Chocolate Cake
Creme Brulee
Ambrosia

The chocolate cake has layers and layers and layers - with raspberries and a touch of gold. — The chocolate cake has layers and layers and layers – with raspberries and a touch of gold.

Great Food, Fun Atmosphere

The atmosphere, service, and food were all incredible. You expect a steakhouse to offer hearty servings and high-quality meals, and Disney’s Steakhouse 71 certainly delivers – with a bit of retro, Disney fun that fans will love, but which won’t overpower those who are simply there for a good meal.

Will you visit Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort?