$$$$ • Hawaiian • Lake Buena Vista
Four Flamingos is 100% worth the 10-minute drive from Disney Springs. If you've been disappointed with Disney's fine dining options (like Narcoossees, Flying Fish, California Grill, Citrico's, Monsieur Paul, etc.), you MUST try Four Flamingos! We went for Happy Hour (5-6pm) and stayed for dinner. We remained in the bar area but there's a formal dining area and outside seating too.
Chris, the bartender/server immediately makes you feel welcome and appreciated. He quickly realized we (2 of us) enjoyed "tasting" experiences and having fun with food. Chris personalized our experience by guiding our menu choices based on our individual tastes. We started with Salmon Croquettas (a step up from crab cakes - perfectly seasoned, awesome sauce, and enough to share). We then had the Pork Belly (again, perfectly cooked, great sauce, and generous portion). We also indulged in Corn Pudding... sweet, smooth, a real treat. For our entree we both ordered Florida Seafood Moqueca with coconut rice. The richness, flavors, and appeal of this generous entree is difficult to put into words - it's packed with Florida white fish, scallops, shrimp, and a few potatoes simmered in this mouthwatering, creamy yet light SAUCE (you won't want to leave a drop). We ordered one item at a time, so it really was a customized 5-course tasting evening - and yes, we had wine and cocktails too. Very competitive prices (less than $200 for both of us). What an evening!
In addition to Chris, the manager, Angel Alicea, came over to ensure we were enjoying ourselves and to ask if there was anything he could do to make our experience even better. This type of hospitality and professionalism is rare and certainly made us feel appreciated. We'll be back every time we're in the Orlando area.
