Take a step back in history to the Golden Age of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This table service restaurant is a replica of the famous Landmark Brown Derby in Tinseltown. Indulge in the glitz and glamour as you enjoy the ambiance and delicious food. Are you ready to time travel to 1920s Hollywood?
Let’s head over to Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and let the fun begin!
Explore Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As you enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you will already be walking on Hollywood Boulevard. As you enjoy your stroll down the boulevard, you will see live street entertainment, shops, and restaurants. Popular shops to check out include Oscar’s Super Service, Crossroads of the World, and Mickey’s of Hollywood. Don’t forget to visit the amazing landmark, The Grauman Chinese Theater, at the end of Hollywood Boulevard.
Once you work up an appetite for shopping and exploring the attractions in the area, head over to the Hollywood Brown Derby in time for your reservation.
Hollywood Brown Derby Décor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The moment you walk into the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you are surrounded by exquisite décor that features dark brown wood, colorful tiles in the lobby, and dim lighting that creates the perfect 1920s old Hollywood vibe.
There is table seating in the center of the dining room with large half-circle booths lined against the walls. The booths provide a sense of privacy while still being able to look out into the dining room and the décor. You will spend a good portion of your dining experience having fun looking at the framed drawings of famous movie stars and enjoying the cozy and sophisticated atmosphere.
Review of the Cuisine at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Now that you know how much you will enjoy the décor let’s get started with some taste testing from the lunch and dinner menu at The Hollywood Brown Derby. It’s also important to note that this restaurant offers a kid’s and allergy-friendly menu.
The following dishes and cocktails passed the taste test and are considered a must-try when you dine in this fabulous restaurant.
Appetizers
Sea Scallops
This starter is the perfect way to begin your dining experience and complements many of the entrees. The delicious sea scallops come with pea tendrils, smoked chipotle glazed pork belly, and tomato jam.
Shrimp Cocktail
If you are looking for a classic appetizer, this shrimp cocktail is the way to go! It features tender shrimp, cucumbers, shaved fennel, and a delicious cocktail sauce.
Roasted Tomato Cream Soup
This savory and rich soup features roasted tomatoes, fried garlic, capers, and scrumptious lump crab.
Escargot Casino
This starter is great when shared with others at the table. It features escargots, crispy prosciutto, roasted garlic béchamel sauce, and piquillo pepper crumb.
Strawberry Salad
This light and delicious starter feature strawberries, black ash cashew cheese, candied pistachios, local greens, and a fantastic champagne vinaigrette.
Charcuterie Board
Get ready to enjoy an excellent selection of cured meats, delicious cheeses, and surprising accompaniments.
Entrées
Braised Short Rib
If you love ribs, these braised short ribs will make you happy! This dish comes with truffle aioli, spring vegetable succotash, and tasty parsnip puree.
Salmon Coulibiac
This salmon is cooked and seasoned to perfection, but the zesty mustard-dill butter sauce gives this dish an extra flavorful boost. This dish is served with puff pastry, wilted spinach, and pickled mushrooms.
Shrimp and Scallops Newberg
Seafood lovers rejoice with this incredible dish! It features sea scallops, shrimp, blue crab toast, and delectable sherry cream sauce.
Chicken Coq au Vin
This tasty dish features flavorful chicken, red wine sauce, thigh confit, and seasoned pan-fried potatoes.
Filet Mignon
This dish features high-quality filet mignon with roast beef hash, a Walt Disney specialty. It also contains wild mushrooms, asparagus, and a delicious brandy mustard cream.
Desserts
Crème Brulee
You can’t go wrong with this delicious custard-style dessert. It tastes fantastic and comes with lime, mint, and strawberries, creating the ultimate flavor punch!
Chocolate Coconut Cake
The taste of coconut mixes perfectly throughout this delightful chocolate cake. It’s topped with delicious chocolate sauce and hazelnut cream.
Grapefruit Cake
Get this tasty grapefruit cake if you want the full Brown Derby experience. The original restaurant features a vanilla sponge cake, cream cheese icing, and grapefruit syrup.
Baked Alaska
Savor every bite of this incredible dessert! It features a sponge cake coated with toasted meringue, caramelized brownie bites, vanilla gelato, and layers of delicious strawberry basil sorbet.
Alcoholic Beverages
This restaurant has great wines that pair well with the dishes on the menu. However, if you love cocktails, check out the following options.
Magical Beacon Cocktail
This cocktail comes with a souvenir glow cube and features Empress 1908 gin, lemonade, Bols Blue Curacao, Hibiscus grenadine, almond, and lemon.
Grapefruit Cake Martini
The restaurant’s ambiance goes perfectly with drinking a martini; this doesn’t disappoint. It’s an original menu item from the Hollywood Brown Derby that dates back to the 1940s. It features Stoli Vanil Vodka, Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, a graham cracker rim, and a splash of cream.
Cognacs
- Grand Marnier 1880
- Louis XIII de Remy Martin
- Remy martin XO
Nutty Irishman
This after-dinner drink features Baileys Irish cream, Frangelico, and whipped cream.
Alberto Dante’s Cappuccino
If you enjoy a nice cup of hot cappuccino after dinner, this one is for you! It features Grand Marnier, Baileys Irish cream, Frangelico, and Kahlua.
Remember to view the kid’s and allergy-friendly menu when dining at Disney’s Hollywood Brown Derby.
Overall, the Hollywood Brown Derby is an excellent restaurant that makes you feel like you have time traveled to 1920s old Hollywood. The décor is romantic, sophisticated, and cozy. It helps you calm down from the crowds and encourages you to live in the moment. The menu offers a variety of delicious options that will make you feel like you want to try everything! Are you ready to dine in this exquisite restaurant? Make your reservation today!
