Are you ready to enjoy a delicious French rendezvous at Chefs de France in Epcot?
Join me today as I take you through this quaint Parisian-inspired café in the heart of World Showcase.
As you join me you make note of the fresh ingredients, the extensive wine list, elaborate décor, and charming atmosphere that all make Chefs de France a must try Disney restaurant on your solo vacation.
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Atmosphere of Chefs de France
I was sat in the beautifully decorated sun room next to the window that peered out unto the pedestrians on the Disney inspired French streets.
The atmosphere was like a setting in movie at a quaint Parisian café.
Coming in as someone with limited knowledge of this famous cuisine, my waitress, Christiana, guided me through the menu for both the delectable entrees and the extensive wine list.
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Chefs de France Menu
Before I get into my full review, let me give a tour of the food menu at Chefs de France.
Appetizers
- Cassolette d’escargots de Bourgogne au beurre persillé (Escargot): Casserole of Burgundian escargots baked in parsley and garlic butter
- Soupe à l’oignon gratinée (French Onion Soup): topped with Gruyère cheese
- Salade aux lardons et croutons: Selected greens with house vinaigrette dressing, diced smoked bacon, tomatoes, and homemade croutons
- Tartare de saumon légèrement fumé, sauce moutarde: Raw Salmon tartare lightly smoked, cucumber, dill sauce
- Salade de chèvre chaud (Baked Goat Cheese): with walnuts, fresh grapes, tomatoes, endives, mixed salad
Entrées
- Filet de saumon, riz pilaf, sauce beurre blanc: Seared Salmon, rice pilaf, sweet peas and carrots, beurre blanc sauce
- Blanquette de la mer: Sautéed shrimp and scallops, spinach, potatoes, creamy lobster sauce
- Gratin de macaroni: Macaroni baked with cream and Gruyère cheese
- Boeuf Bourguignon, linguine: Braised beef in Cabernet, baby onions, carrots, pasta
- Plateau de fromages et charcuteries: Imported cheeses, charcuteries, house made bread
- Jarret de porc braise au miel, pommes puree, tomatoes: Braised Heritage pork shank, mashed potatoes. Scallions, tomatoes
- Ratatouille sur quinoa: Ratatouille served on quinoa with kale (Plant-based)
- Poulet Fermier roti, pommes Lyinnaise, haricot vert: Half all natural rotisserie chicken, Lyonnaise potatoes, green beans
- Filet de boeuf grillé, sauce poivre, gratin Dauphinois, haricots verts: Grilled tenderloin of beef with green peppercorn sauce, potato gratin, green beans
Desserts
- Gateau au Chocolat: Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Sauce, and Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
- Cygne au chocolat: Swan cream puff filled with chocolate mousse, chocolate sauce, and chocolate ice cream
- Tarte aux Pommes: Apple Tart with Almond Cream, Caramel Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream
- Meringue aux fruits rouges: Meringue Basket with fresh Berries, Vanilla Cream, Raspberry Sauce, and Strawberry Sorbet
- Crème Brûlée: Vanilla Crème Brûlée
- Assiette de Sorbets du Jour: Daily assortment of fresh Sorbets with a Madeleine
Hipster Power Tip: There’s also the Prix Fixe Menu for one price that includes: One Appetizer & Choice of one selected entrée (Filet de saumon, Gratin de macaroni, Rataouille sur quinoa, Poulet fermier roti, Boeuf Bourguignon) & One Dessert & Choice of one glass of: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon Georges Duboeuf, Non Alcoholic Beverage for $65.95.
My Chefs de France Review
The meal started out with a warm baguette that went extremely well as a dipping instrument with my lobster bisque appetizer.
Lobster Bisque
The consistency of the bisque was lighter than what I’ve previously experienced, but the well-seasoned flavor along with the fluffy sweet chunks of the lobster balance this portion out.
Hurry and try this before it leaves the menu.
Cabernet Sauvignon by Georges Duboeuf
This was all enjoyed while drinking a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The red wine was priced on the lower end of the wine spectrum (less than $10 per glass at the time of my solo trip).
However, the taste was not disappointing at all. It was the Chef’s selection which was a straightforward Cabernet for Georges Duboeuf with blackberry notes and a medium body.
The wine was easy to drink and went well with my appetizer and entrée. It also made me feel pretty good afterwards 🙂
Boeuf Bourguignon, Linguine (Beef Short Rib Pasta)
Up next was the star of the show…
…the entrée!
I ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon Linguine AKA the Beef Short Rib Pasta which was braised in Cabernet with pearl onions and mushrooms.
Plus, I was prepared to use my knife aggressively to cut through the meat, but to my surprise the butter knife fell effortlessly through the beef cut which only meant that the tasting portion of the entrée was about to be awesome…
…and it was!
Not only did I barely need my fork for this, the meat was seasoned to perfection with its juices exploding carrying the delicious flavor.
Dessert at Chefs de France
It was now time for the dessert finale. I didn’t step too far outside of the box on this one.
I ordered the chocolate mousse that was topped with whipped cream and a slice of pound cake.
So, I did spice it up, Hipster style with a glass of Grand Marnier.
It was marvelous!
The Grand Marnier with its smooth citrusy taste helped cut the sweetness of the mousse without taking away from its chocolaty flavor.
Ordering the cognac straight was definitely a first and quite sporadic, but I will say it was great decision that topped off the whole dining experience.
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6 Tips for Your Dining Experience at Chefs de France
Before you book your next visit to this restaurant inside of Epcot, let’s go over a few tips to help you maximize your time there.
- Reservations are Highly Recommended – This place books up quickly throughout the day, so make sure to call (407) 939-5277 or click here to make your reservation
- Notify the Reservationist of Any Special Dining Requests – Walt Disney World is known to add a special touch on your special celebrations
- Please Note that Park Admission is Required – This restaurant is located inside of the Epcot theme park so you will need a park ticket to enter
- Place to Budget for a Higher Dining Meal Here – The prices are approximately $30 to $70 per adult
- You Can Use Your Disney Dining Plan – Chefs de France accepts 1 (one) Disney Dining Plan credit if you have the regular plan or the deluxe plan
- Get the Prix Fixe Meal: You will come out cheaper and will be able to taste a variety of choices in one sitting
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Is Chefs de France Worth It?
I say yes! My overall experience at Chefs de France was delightfully relaxing.
I’m not sure if it lives up to any true French cuisine, but the Disney wait staff and chefs truly did a superior job bringing a few aspects of the culture to this terrific bistro.
Get a Doggy Bag
I usually don’t like to carry to-go bags when I’m at the park, but on that evening there was no way I was going to allow my left overs to be trashed after my departure.
My waitress bagged it up and I carried it happily around Epcot with me.
As soon as I got home the smell reminded me of the wonderful experience I’d just enjoyed. I then devoured the remaining portion before I went to bed.
Don’t worry about my calorie count, because I made up for it in the gym the next day 🙂
I know you will enjoy it too, just make sure that if you’re on a solo trip that you try to go before the lunch or dinner rush that way it’s not too noisy.
Final Score for Chefs de France at Disney
- Ambiance: 8
- Food: 8.5
- Prices: 8
- Drinks: 9
- Service: 10
I give this restaurant a 8.7 out of 10 on the ThemeParkHipster dining scale. If you’re looking to try something new, then be sure to visit Chefs de France in Epcot.
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Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
About the Author
My name is Nikky. I’m a wife, a mother, a pharmacist turned theme park blogger, USA Today 10Best Contributor, and a writer who loves ALL things amusement park related!
Traveling alone to the parks has changed my life and I want to show how you can create your own solo theme park memories.
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(Original Article Date: January 17, 2014/Updated March 8, 2024)
Les Chefs De France is on my list of must-try restaurants at Disney. We don’t get to do a lot of table service restaurants but I’d like to try this one. Thanks for the review.
Thanks! The price was definitely on the higher end, but the experience was priceless.
Yum! It has been a few years since we’ve eaten there. The vegetarian lasagna was always light but filling and very tasty. Do they still have a waiter push a covered “cheese” cart around? When they reach a table with kids, the lid comes off & Remy from Ratatouille is on the dish and talks with the kids.
They sure do! I just need a kid to bring with me so that I can get the Ratatouille treatment, lol.
Wow! Looks like fun!
It was awesome!
It truly was 🙂
Great review Niki J. I wasn’t aware of the prix fixe menu. That’s right up my alley! I will be sure to make this visit happen very soon.
It was mine too!
Great review! I am going to Chef de France this April and I am looking forward to try the Steak aux échalottes, frites. However, this is not part of the fix menu and I have found no reviews about it. I wish someone could tell me if it is worth it. I heard the french fries are delicious. That steak with red wine braised shallots seems very good to me but I would like to find a picture of it somewhere.
Hi Dominique!
I’m super excited to hear about your upcoming Disney trip. I haven’t tried the Steak aux échalottes, frites yet, but I will say that the Braised Beef Short Rib was cooked extremely well and it was very tender. Hopefully, the steak is just as good as the short rib.
Now you have my mouth watering and I will have to put the Steak aux échalottes, frites on my list of things to try next at Epcot 🙂
I look forward to hearing about your trip,
Nikky