Two of my favorite meals of the day are brunch and brinner. Any brinner fans out there by the way? Though brinner hasn’t caught on yet as I could hope for, most restaurants have jumped on the demand for that mid-morning mash up. Once considered an elite meal-time, brunch has become quite commonplace, and with that, some very typical dishes like Eggs Benedict and Avocado Toast are expected everywhere. At Walt Disney World though, especially Disney Springs, brunch is far from typical and ordinary- and delivers the unexpected.
So, make your reservation in advance, stay in bed a little later than usual, and get your appetite ready for these Disney Springs Brunch Fixin’s.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, House-Made Doughnuts
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Fried Chicken & Doughnuts
House of Blues Restaurant and Bar, Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM-2PM
Speaking of Fixin’s, any place that offers a side of Garlic Home Fries or Brown Sugar Chile Bacon has my attention. Add bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s to that, and this place is undoubtedly right up my alley!
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin, Saturdays and Sundays from [9:30]AM-1PM
The Rise & Shine Southern Brunch is true homestyle, Southern comfort. Fried Chicken and house-made Sugar Doughnuts come together in one dish like yin and yang. As for those doughnuts, they do come separately as a starter, piled with pecans and bacon and a whole lotta love! The Hush Puppy Benedict is another win- a Southern spin on a classic with (can you guess?) fried chicken in a deck of a poached egg, country ham, and pimiento hollandaise.
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, Full Irish Breakfast
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, Saturdays from 11AM-3PM/Sundays from 10AM-3PM
There’s nothing typical about the menu offerings here! Though you could go old-school for Brunchy Stuff like the Full Irish Breakfast, why not be daring and dig into some Whiskey BBQ Lollipop Chicken? Or a Lobster Club with lobster, egg, prosciutto and a side of Irish chips? If you are looking for Vegan or Gluten-Free options, it’s on the menu, too. The Rollicking Raglan Brunch even comes with entertainment, starting at noon.
STK Steakhouse, Lobster & Shrimp Eggs Benedict
STK Steakhouse, Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM-3PM
If you want to splurge and take brunch to a level that would impress someone, this is it. Of course, you’ll be paying for food you will want to savor to the last bite, like Dry-Aged Delmonico Steak, Truffle Steak & Egg (not your average Walmart slab- this is wagyu beef), and additions like Parmesan Truffle Fries, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and King Crab Oscar. And, yes, Bottoms Up on Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.
The BOATHOUSE, Brunch Cocktails
The BOATHOUSE, Sundays from 10AM-3PM
Stunning waterfront views, dueling piano entertainment, and consistent top-rating reviews may be just a few reasons to make this your next brunch date. The Captain’s Sing Along Brunch serves brunch fare that’s not far from ordinary- Smoked Salmon Bagel and Avocado Toast. Yet, what makes it worthwhile, truly, is that you can order from the normal menu as well. Added fun factor- wearing a captain’s hat or BOATHOUSE shirt will get you a free mimosa!
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Sundays from 10AM-[1:30]PM
Brace yourself for this dish- Nutella-stuffed French Toast topped with Warm Berries and Mascarpone Whipped Cream…Oh…My..! And if that doesn’t do it for you, or you want something savory, there’s plenty of Maria & Enzo’s Signature Dishes on the menu as well. Still, if Melanzane alla Parmigiana seems much for the morning, you could just start off with something simpler- like an Italian Breakfast Board served with soft, scrambled eggs.
