First Look Inside Bourbon Steak Orlando at Walt Disney World Dolphin - Menu, Atmosphere, and Dishes

Jul 24, 2025 in "Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina"

Bourbon Steak Orlando Restaurant Tour and Food Preview
Posted: Thursday July 24, 2025 4:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina opens to the public July 26, but as part of an early media preview at Walt Disney World Dolphin, we got a first look at the all-new dining room and menu. The restaurant replaces the former Shula’s Steakhouse with a completely reimagined space and menu.

A Modern Redesign with a Lighter Touch

The dark, club-like look of Shula’s is gone. Bourbon Steak introduces a much brighter, more open dining room. Rich mahogany walls have been replaced with a lighter palette, and previously covered windows are now uncovered to bring in natural light. The room feels elegant but relaxed, suitable for both upscale dinners and casual celebrations.



At night, lighting dims and the space shifts to a moody, intimate setting - ideal for date nights and special occasions.




Menu Highlights and Prices


During the preview, we had the chance to try several menu items, including the short rib, and sea bass - and everything delivered on flavor and presentation. We’ll be back after the official opening on July 26 for a full taste test.



Here are a few standout options from the preview:

From the Grill:

  • 10oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon – $69
  • 16oz Delmonico Ribeye – $76
  • 22oz Dry-Aged Cowboy Ribeye – $105
  • 6oz Wagyu Strip from Snake River Farms – $72

Bourbon Steak Classics:

  • Maine Lobster Pot Pie – $82
  • Hay-Smoked Tomahawk – $205
  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib – $58

Seafood & Appetizers:

  • Half Maine Lobster – $42
  • Shrimp Cocktail – $23
  • Michael Mina’s Tuna Tartare – $24
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake – $26

Sides & Accompaniments:

  • Creamed Spinach with Crispy Shallots – $15
  • Loaded Baked Potato – $15
  • Diver Scallops – $22
  • Grilled Prawns – $18




Instead of a traditional bread service, guests are greeted with a trio of French fries and three dipping sauces - a signature Mina touch and a memorable way to start the meal.

Opening July 26

Bourbon Steak Orlando opens to the public on July 26 and becomes the newest entry in the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s lineup of 23 restaurants and lounges. With its modern design, elevated menu, and signature service, it’s positioned to be a destination restaurant for both visitors and locals.

“Bringing Bourbon Steak to the world’s most popular vacation destination is a natural fit,” said Chef Mina. “A trip to Orlando is all about creating lasting memories - and that’s exactly what we aim to deliver: a dining experience guests will remember for a lifetime.”

Reservations are now available via OpenTable.

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JIMINYCRAug 20, 2025

My comment was in response to another post from another person not related to the Bourbon Steak House issue. Im done with this conversation with you.

JMcMahonEsqAug 20, 2025

None of the Bourbon Steakhouses do. Who cares about the unrelated minority of steakhouse and what they do with sides, when we are talking about a Steakhouse that has a well established history of what is served and how its multiple locations?

larryzAug 14, 2025

Fleming's sauteed mushroom side is enough to share...

JIMINYCRAug 13, 2025

Most but not all.... Steakhouses vary ( Ive been to many in various states) and some do and some don't. Some sides are generous portions but some are not.

Chi84Aug 12, 2025

Most of the steakhouses I’ve been to don’t include any sides with the steaks. Everything is a la carte. But the side portions are usually very generous.

JIMINYCRAug 12, 2025

There’s no question that steakhouses are expensive. My original post was that people gripe about how costly a park ticket is and then have no problem dropping a huge dinner bill for a meal that lasts an hours time. It was comparing value. Steak houses vary in what is served with a meal and what sides are available. I’m more than willing to pay for a nice steak dinner if the quality of meat is excellent and portions that are with it will fill me up.

Horizons '83Aug 12, 2025

This just in, steakhouses in general are expensive. ;)

JIMINYCRAug 07, 2025

NO. I made my statement based on what I saw with my own eyes as filmed by diners in the time of their meals served and eaten. A menu does not show a plated portion size of anything other than a description of how large a steak is. Nor does it show how much of a side is going to accompany a menu item. Yes many restaurants of Bourbon Steak caliber are high priced with meager portions for what you get and are paying out.

JMcMahonEsqAug 07, 2025

So you made a general statement about restaurants like this having meager portions based on nothing. And yea looking at a menu does give you portion size. Where do you think I got all the exact portion sizes for the restaurant from?

JIMINYCRAug 07, 2025

Read my post. No I did not look at the menu. I saw videos of diners reviews. Looking at a menu does not show portion size. Watching a video that shows a plated meal does. All the videos of meals showed small portions of what diners had ordered. None of them were of meals featuring steaks.

larryzAug 06, 2025

IIRC it's about $85, or $42.50 a pound for prime, expertly cooked strip/filet combo... and you don't have to fire up the grill and/or wash dishes.

JMcMahonEsqAug 06, 2025

What are you talking about? Did you even look at the menu? They have a 10oz filet a 14on NYStrip and a 16oz a 16oz rib eye and a 22oz cowboy (personal favorite) and the affor mentioned 32 oz porterhouse. Where does that come anywhere close to meager portions? I mean you didn't even say small or not filling, you went with meager, without having any idea whatsoever about the menu? What steak houses have you been eating at that those portion sizes would be considered meager?

JIMINYCRAug 06, 2025

No. I saw people reviewing their meals on line and none of the portions were that large. Of course a 32 oz Porterhouse steak is large hunk of meat. What was the cost of that menu item ?

larryzAug 05, 2025

Did you see the photo of the 32 oz Porterhouse? That's no meager portion!!!

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