Has anyone heard about Steakhouse 55 reopening?

[DizMe]

A friend (whoever on this board) recently stayed at DLH. He posted about a lot of issues his family had on their trip and that he'd contacted customer service about it. He told me yesterday that the CM who called him about his feedback said that SH55 is coming back! Apparently they underestimated its popularity.

Now, we all know that you can't trust everything you hear, even from a higher level CM, so I was just wondering if anyone had additional info on this. Trying not to get my hopes up!

 

[Astylla]

In the immorta words of Hawkeye/Ronin
"Don't...don't give me hope."

I know they always planned to revitalize the space before the new DVC tower opens as they need some kind of elevated table service on property. Just bring back my afternoon tea..I am begging you please Disney.

 

[crystal1313]

This would be the BEST news!! I don’t get why it has sat there empty this entire time! At least open the lounge!!

 

[Iceman93]

Furthermore, I don't get why they opened a sister restaurant at the Contemporary at WDW called Steakhouse 71 around the same time they shuttered Steakhouse 55. That made/makes no sense to me at all!

 

[crystal1313]

Furthermore, I don't get why they opened a sister restaurant at the Contemporary at WDW called Steakhouse 71 around the same time they shuttered Steakhouse 55. That made/makes no sense to me at all!

Agreed!!

 

[AstroBlasters]

It would be a bit easier to sell DVC points/ memberships if they don’t have to hoof it to Grand Cal or Downtown Disney for a sit down. It would also take some of the pressure off my beloved Trader Sam’s.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Deleting duplicate

 

[Epicnemesis]

I feel like if you reversed every park and resort decision in the Chapek era everything would be much better.

Every decision has made no sense with the exception of Pixaring Paradise Pier.

 

[StormyCA]

A friend (whoever on this board) recently stayed at DLH. He posted about a lot of issues his family had on their trip and that he'd contacted customer service about it. He told me yesterday that the CM who called him about his feedback said that SH55 is coming back! Apparently they underestimated its popularity.

Now, we all know that you can't trust everything you hear, even from a higher level CM, so I was just wondering if anyone had additional info on this. Trying not to get my hopes up!

From your (and Whoever's) keyboard to God's monitor!

 

[Pluto468]

In the immorta words of Hawkeye/Ronin
"Don't...don't give me hope."

I know they always planned to revitalize the space before the new DVC tower opens as they need some kind of elevated table service on property. Just bring back my afternoon tea..I am begging you please Disney.

I always wanted to try the afternoon tea, so I really hope they bring it back!

 

[evilmommie]

I always wanted to try the afternoon tea, so I really hope they bring it back!

It’s amazing, so crossing my fingers the whispers are true.

Yes, I’ve heard that it’s reopening.

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

While I don’t want to hold out hope, as I’ve been saying since Mr. Iger came back:

It’s been not even a month. Give the man a chance with the big stuff, it’s the little stuff we are gonna see first.

How much you want to make a bet this is one of the little things

 

[MikeRx]

Furthermore, I don't get why they opened a sister restaurant at the Contemporary at WDW called Steakhouse 71 around the same time they shuttered Steakhouse 55. That made/makes no sense to me at all!

Yes, this felt like a bit of a slap in the face for the SH55 devotees...
All would be much normal in our world if we could take one more step back to the gentler times of the teens (2019 that is) and conclude each trip with breakfast at SH55...
Dinner was fine, but the breakfast was sublime...

Mike

 

[DizMe]

Yes, this felt like a bit of a slap in the face for the SH55 devotees...
All would be much normal in our world if we could take one more step back to the gentler times of the teens (2019 that is) and conclude each trip with breakfast at SH55...
Dinner was fine, but the breakfast was sublime...

Mike

Totally agree. Breakfast was my favorite, and it was very reasonably priced compared to dinner (they probably won't bring back the reasonable price if they do reopen, lol). I also enjoyed the holiday afternoon tea during the holidays.

 

[Astylla]

Afternoon Tea was my tradition. It was my "me time" must do every season and the servers came to know me personally and welcome me back. I've done the tea at the Gradn Floridian in Florida in 2018 and still say the DL one was superior.

Breakfast was the ultimate hidden gem though and was incredibly elevated for the price. I would go back JUST for that.

 

[taaren]

Will third or fourth that they need to bring back the afternoon tea we never got to try.

Also that chocolate layered cake needs to come back! So many good birthday memories with that layered cake ...

 

[DizMe]

Will third or fourth that they need to bring back the afternoon tea we never got to try.

Also that chocolate layered cake needs to come back! So many good birthday memories with that layered cake ...

Ohhhhh yes!!!! The famous 24-layer cake. I LOVED it. They did away with it before the restaurant closed and I have a feeling they wouldn't bring it back, but we can hope!

 

[goooof1]

Crossing all my fingers (and toes) !!!

 

[SeaDis]

It would be a bit easier to sell DVC points/ memberships if they don’t have to hoof it to Grand Cal or Downtown Disney for a sit down. It would also take some of the pressure off my beloved Trader Sam’s.

Ooooohhhh I think you just nailed it. Well done!

 

[StormyCA]

Makes me wonder how much of the SH55 interiors are still in place. Anyone know if they just locked the doors and left everything in situ or if they cleared everything out to prep for a new 'dining experience'?

If they do reopen it would be so nice to walk into familiar surroundings.