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My family spent $580 at a Michelin-starred steak house at the Four Seasons Orlando. Our meal wasn't even the best part.

3 December 2024 at 08:04
A brown square table filled with plates of food, including steak, mushrooms, and potatoes
I took my family of four to a high-end steak-house dinner at Capa.

Terri Peters

  • My family ate at Capa, a Michelin-starred steak house at the Four Seasons Orlando in Disney World.
  • We loved the steak dishes, from the super-tender wagyu beef to the bone-in cowboy ribeye.
  • Our $580 meal was incredible, and we'd definitely eat at the Spanish-inspired steak house again.

Last summer, I spent a solo weekend at the Four Seasons Orlando, a luxury hotel on Disney World property. While there, I dined at Capa, a Michelin-starred steak house located in the expansive resort.

The restaurant, which opened in 2014, received its first Michelin star in 2022. It also earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, and is known for its Spanish-inspired food and steak-house experience.

After having a great experience there, I decided to return with my husband and two teenagers to see what they'd think of the restaurant's cuisine.

Here's what my family's experience at Capa was like.

We visited Capa on a Friday evening for dinner.
A dining area with a red sculptural lighting fixture above dining tables with black and red booth seating
Capa had a large dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Terri Peters

When we arrived at Capa for a Friday-night dinner, we noticed the restaurant had a sleek, modern layout with minimalistic Spanish decor.

The dining area's floor-to-ceiling windows displayed breathtaking views of the resort, a few Disney World theme parks, and the Florida sunset.

The main dining room also had an open kitchen, where customers could watch staffΒ cook meatΒ and seafood on a wood-fired grill.

We started our dinner with a round of drinks.
Hands holding purple mocktails, a green mocktail, and an orange-brown cocktail cheers at a table
My husband ordered a cocktail, and my kids and I ordered mocktails.

Terri Peters

To start our meal, my kids and I ordered mocktails, and my husband got the In Spanish Fashion ($18) β€” a whiskey- and brandy-based cocktail.

My kids chose the Lavender Haze ($10 each), made with butterfly-pea tea, and I ordered the Spa Day ($10), a refreshing cucumber-based drink.

Throughout the course of the night, my husband also ordered a glass of wine ($28) and a vermouth ($12).

Next, we ordered pan con tomate.
A brown plate holding slices of bread with cheese and thin slices of Iberico ham on top
The pan con tomate tasted fresh and delicious.

Terri Peters

For our appetizer, we got the pan con tomate β€” crusty bread topped with a tomato pulp. We opted to add Manchego cheese and ham to the dish ($24) and were not disappointed.

Each bite burst with the salty flavors of the cheese and ham, and the bread tasted fresh and delicious.

Capa is known for its Miyazaki wagyu beef, so I ordered some as my entrΓ©e.
Four thick slices of wagyu beef on an orange rock slab
The Miyazaki wagyu beef was melt-in-your mouth tender.

Terri Peters

For my entrΓ©e, I chose the MiyazakiΒ wagyu beef, which had a top-grade A5 quality score and was made from purebred Japanese cattle.

I ordered 5 ounces of the tender beef, priced at $32 per ounce ($160 total), and was blown away by its preparation.

The medium-rare wagyu, which was served atop a hot-pink salt slab, melted in my mouth like butter. It was the most tender beef I've ever eaten.

My daughter ordered the filet.
A white plate with thin streak of orange sauce and a steak filet with grill marks on it
The filet was perfectly cooked.

Terri Peters

My 14-year-old daughter ordered the 8-ounce filet ($72), served with a piquillo-pepper purΓ©e. The medium-rare steak was perfectly cooked, and she ate every bite.

A filet is my daughter's go-to at any steak house, but she said her meal at Capa was the best she's ever had β€” which is high praise from a kid who often dines out with her food-writer mom.

My husband opted for the bone-in cowboy ribeye.
A large bone-in ribeye steak with a green garnish and a streak of brown sauce on the side of the plate
The bone-in cowboy ribeye was absolutely delicious.

Terri Peters

At our server's recommendation, my husband ordered the bone-in cowboy ribeye ($91).

The steak, cooked to a medium temperature, was perfect when I tried it. Each bit of fat marbling turned into a melt-in-your-mouth tender bite.

We also tried a sampling of Capa's steak sauces.
A long orange plate with five small cups of green, brown, and yellow sauces placed on top
We loved pairing our bites of steak with the different sauces.

Terri Peters

To accompany our steaks, we ordered a selection of five sauces for $22.

The bernesa sauce was buttery and creamy, the verde version was tangy with hints of Greek yogurt, and the cilantro-horseradish option had a perfect blend of herbs and spices. The peppercorn sauce was just as good as au-poivre-style sauces I've had at other steak houses.

However, my favorite was the Capa steak sauce, a vibrant, spicy option that tasted way better than store-bought condiments.Β 

Our dinner came with a selection of flavored salts.
A red plate with a napkin and a black serving dish with three shallow bowls filled with different types of salt
The flavored salts were a nice addition to the meal.

Terri Peters

During our meal, our server also brought a complimentary flavored-sea-salt tray.

My daughter and I loved one salt that tasted truffle-infused, and my husband was so inspired by a smoky flavor that he made his own version at home later that week.

My son isn't very adventurous, so he ordered off the kid's menu.
A white plate filled with two halves of a grilled-cheese sandwich, fries, and a small cup with ketchup
My son enjoyed the grilled-cheese sandwich and chicken fingers.

Terri Peters

My son is a picky eater, so even though he's 16, he ordered two $10-entrΓ©es from the kid's menu: a grilled-cheese sandwich and chicken fingers.

Even at a fancy, Michelin-starred restaurant, the standard fare tasted like any other kid's menu items.

We ordered three family-style side dishes to share.
A brown table filled with plates of steak and black bowls containing mushrooms, potatoes, and polenta
All of the side dishes were very tasty.

Terri Peters

The setas ($16) β€” mushrooms with a caramelized-onion sauce β€” were earthy and savory. We also tried the maΓ­z, a corn-and-polenta dish topped with goat cheese ($14), that was so good we said we'd try recreating something similar at home.

The true star, however, was the perfectly crisp patatas bravas ($12) β€” spicy fried potatoes topped with cornichons, chipotle aioli, and a paprika-tomato sauce.Β 

For dessert, we ordered a Disney classic β€” churros.
A square black serving dish with a metal cup filled with four churros and a yellow and brown sauce
The churros de Madrid came with two dipping sauces.

Terri Peters

For dessert, we got two orders of the $15 churros de Madrid.

The dish, served with chocolate and dulce-de-leche dipping sauces, was a hit with everyone at the table.

After our meal, we watched Disney fireworks on the veranda.
A nighttime view of Orlando Disney World property with blue pools and trees as fireworks explode in the distance
Watching fireworks from the veranda was a nice way to end the night.

Terri Peters

When we made our reservation, we checked the firework schedules for both Epcot and Magic Kingdom so we could watch the nighttime shows from Capa's veranda.

After dessert, we headed outside to watch back-to-back fireworks displays at the two theme parks. It was a great way to see the shows without battling the crowds or buying theme-park tickets.

Our $580 meal was pricey, but the experience was worth it.
Selfie of the writer Terri Peters wearing a green dress with a pink print and holding a yellow-green mocktail
We enjoyed our family dinner at Capa, and we'd definitely come back.

Terri Peters

With tax and without the tip, our meal cost $580, which we felt was a good value. The Michelin-starred food was incredible, and the prices didn't seem too far off from those of other major steak-house chains I've visited.

The award-winning restaurant also did an amazing job accommodating families, as I noticed lots of younger kids and parents dining at other tables.

For me, this delicious, elegant dining option opens up a different kind of Disney adventure β€” one with fine dining and spectacular cuisine.

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