Canadian pride is out in full force! One of the most highly recommended restaurants in all of Disney World is Le Cellier Steakhouse and is one of the first restaurant recommendations I mention to clients or friends. Le Cellier, is French for "the cellar" and is located in the Chateau at the Canada Pavilion at the World Showcase in EPCOT at Walt Disney World. The experience is akin to visiting an underground wine cellar for a cozy and intimate steak dinner surrounded by vintage glass and wood architecture.
Chateau at Canada Pavillion
Inside Le Cellier Steakhouse
The restaurant is divided into sections, which are all named after the provinces. We were seated in Nova Scotia, and our server was from Ottawa, who mentioned that they actually don't have a lot of Canadians dine at Le Cellier. Weird, I tell everyone about it! But I was happy to chat with a fellow Canadian!
Classic Canadian favourite such as Canadian Cheese Soup (made with Moosehead beer and Nueske's applewood-smoked bacon) is one of their signature dishes as well as P.E.I. Mussels steamed in white wine. It would not be a Canadian restaurant without poutine! You can choose from the Le Cellier Signature Poutine (with Canadian cheddar, truffles and a red wine reduction), the French Onion Poutine (gruyere, caramelized onions and French onion gravy) or a new Korean BBQ poutine (with braised short ribs, parmigiana-reggianao cheese, spicy aioli and sewer soy, pickled vegetables).
The filet mignon is their specialty and it does not disappoint! AAA Canadian Tenderloin on a bed of mushroom risotto, with an asparagus and tomato relish and truffle butter sauce to finish. Pork, chicken and seafood options are available alternatives to beef and the pork chop is just as comparable to the steak! Finish with a maple creme brûlée for a truly Canadian experience! On the kids menu, we picked the chocolate mousse which came dressed as a chocolate moose!
Classic Canadian favourite such as Canadian Cheese Soup (made with Moosehead beer and Nueske's applewood-smoked bacon) is one of their signature dishes as well as P.E.I. Mussels steamed in white wine. It would not be a Canadian restaurant without poutine! You can choose from the Le Cellier Signature Poutine (with Canadian cheddar, truffles and a red wine reduction), the French Onion Poutine (gruyere, caramelized onions and French onion gravy) or a new Korean BBQ poutine (with braised short ribs, parmigiana-reggianao cheese, spicy aioli and sewer soy, pickled vegetables).
The filet mignon is their specialty and it does not disappoint! AAA Canadian Tenderloin on a bed of mushroom risotto, with an asparagus and tomato relish and truffle butter sauce to finish. Pork, chicken and seafood options are available alternatives to beef and the pork chop is just as comparable to the steak! Finish with a maple creme brûlée for a truly Canadian experience! On the kids menu, we picked the chocolate mousse which came dressed as a chocolate moose!
 Cheshire Pork Rib Chop |  Le Cellier Filet Mignon |
 Maple Creme Brûlée |  Chocolate Mousse |
If not only to dine at Le Cellier Steakhouse, I LOVED the Canada pavilion! The outdoor show at The Mill Stage was an entertaining, lively upbeat show that had the crowd chanting for more. It captured perfectly the goofy, fun loving and laid back attitude of Canadians and the catchy music and beating drums could be heard even from the other side of the World Showcase!
Live show at The Mill Stage, Canada pavilion, World Showcase, EPCOT
And who can pass up the opportunity to watch Martin Short in "O Canada! in Circle Vision" as he guides us through the wonder and beauty of our country? Is it a bit silly that I started to tear up a bit while watching the vast scenery of our country displayed before us in 360 circle vision?? Watching iconic views of Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and the East Coast stirred such pride, awe and amazement that I could not be more proud to be a Canadian!
EPCOT
Valid theme park admission is required to enter EPCOT to be able to dine at Le Cellier but it is definitely a signature dining experience worth every penny or table service credit if you can score a reservation! It does take 2 table service credits for both lunch and dinner if you are on the dining plan but it is worth swapping credits to dine here. Reservations are highly recommended and advance dining reservations can be made at 180 days before your arrival date. Le Cellier is one of the highly sought after reservations so I would keep trying if you can't get a reservation right away. Whether you are on the dining plan, or paying out of pocket, it is a signature experience and one that I highly recommend!
Have you dined at Le Cellier Steakhouse? What did you think? Did you enjoy the Canada pavilion? I would love to hear your thoughts! (And if I am the only one who got all choked up watching O Canada! in Circle Vision?? Silly I know!)
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