Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina Replacing Shula's at Walt Disney World Dolphin This Summer

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Wednesday April 9, 2025 10:08am ET · "Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina"

A new dining experience is on the way to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The resort has announced that Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina will open its doors this summer, replacing Shula’s Steakhouse at the Dolphin Hotel.

This marks the tenth location for the acclaimed Bourbon Steak brand and the third in Florida. It also brings another high-profile name to the Swan and Dolphin’s extensive lineup of restaurants and lounges—now totaling 23.

Chef Michael Mina, a James Beard Award winner and founder of The Mina Group, is known for elevating the classic American steakhouse. The menu at the new Bourbon Steak location will focus on high-end cuts of beef and seafood prepared using modern techniques, with global influences and a strong emphasis on product, technique, and presentation.

Chef Mina said the partnership makes sense because of the Swan and Dolphin’s strong culinary program and commitment to quality. “Each Bourbon Steak is uniquely designed to represent the environment it is in,” he said, adding that he looks forward to working with the local team on the Orlando concept.

Shula’s Steakhouse will continue operating through June 14, 2025. The new restaurant is expected to debut in mid-summer.

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This expansion continues The Mina Group’s growth in Florida, which includes locations in Miami and Delray Beach.

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“…..high-end cuts of beef and seafood prepared using modern techniques……”

Like cooking? 😁🙄🤷‍♀️
I will definitely miss Shula's. It has a fun backstory, great service and solid food. I do think this is an upgrade, and Mina will give Marriott greater pull with conventions. I've been to a few of his places in Vegas, and I know Bourbon generally has a pretty good reputation at the other locations.

Does anyone know... is additional dining in-scope for the convention expansion? Or, do they feel the current offerings (which are arguably some of the best on property) are sufficient? The announcement didn't say anything beyond the convention expansion itself.
Bourbon Steak is a very good restaurant and we've frequented the Aventura location multiple times.
their strategy is to get everyone who can't get in the The Cake Bake Shop
↩ replying to The Colonel
Same target demographic. Someone willing to pay $25 for a slice of cake will pay $78 for a nekkid filet.
↩ replying to larryz
From the convention perspective its an even wider demo. How many of those $78 filet's are going to be paid for by expense accounts vs people having to shell out the bill.
↩ replying to nickys
I'm guessing sous vide. That still has a "modern fancy vibe" about it for some people.
↩ replying to nickys
Dry/wet aging? Reverse searing? Sous vide?
Here's a look at a new rendering of the Bourbon Steak interior:

Here are a few food and drink photos that have been added to the Bourbon Steak pages on the Walt Disney World and Swan and Dolphin websites:
↩ replying to DCBaker
How's their vegan menu?
↩ replying to MisterPenguin
Vegan comes in and asks “what can I get?” Server responds “the out!”

Sorry. It’s an old joke.
↩ replying to MisterPenguin
The last pic of that cocktail just about covers it.
So how about posting the prices
So, no menu and no prices...but hurry and make your reservations!!!