If you are looking for a relaxed and upscale dining experience on Disney Wish then you will want to consider dinner at Palo Steakhouse.
All five Disney ships have the adult-only Palo restaurant which is offered for an additional fee exclusively to guests 18 and over.
In true Disney restaurant fashion, there has to be a backstory. The Wish Palo Steakhouse takes its design inspiration from an enchanted clock.
Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast.
The adult dining area on Deck 12 Aft of Disney Wish is devoted to a Beauty and the Beast theme. Everything is very subtle and beautifully done, so don’t expect “Be Our Guest” to start blasting from the speakers.
However, from the moment that you step into the corridor which leads to the Rose Bar which in turn leads to Enchante (the very upscale dining experience) and Palo Steakhouse, there is a subtle homage in the design to the Beauty and the Beast movie.
Take some time to look at the painting on the wall in this corridor.
The corridor leads to a beautiful Beauty and the Beast rose decoration.
Dinner at Palo Steakhouse
I always have Brunch at Palo whichever Disney ship I am sailing on.
Aside from always being an enjoyable experience, it is also one of the very few perks you actually get as a Platinum Castaway Member. A free dining experience for those who have cruised on at least ten cruises with Disney.
When choosing between Dinner and Brunch, the brunch experience usually wins.
The reason for this is that I enjoy the main dining restaurants and don’t want to miss one. I decided to make an exception for this time when I sailed on the Wish.
The Palo dinner menu on the Disney Wish is quite a bit different from the menus on the other Disney Cruise Ships.
Palo on the Disney Wish is the only one of the restaurants to have the name “Steakhouse” in the description.
The combination of the Italian-influenced menu and the wide range of different steaks available makes it different from its other “sister” restaurants.
Guests have a choice of Prezzo Fisso for $45 or choosing from the al la carte menu.
There is also a private dining room for up to 12 guests which can be booked in advance.
There is a dress code for Palo on all Disney ships. However, it has been relaxed considerably since it was introduced.
Most guests dress well, but it certainly isn’t overly formal. You won’t see Mickey Ears but you aren’t that likely to see a ballgown either.
Visit the Rose Bar First
If you are dining in Palo or Enchante make sure that you arrive early so that you can spent some time in the delightful Rose Bar.
The Rose Bar is one of my favorite places to just sit and relax on Disney Wish. The huge floor to ceiling windows make it a great place to admire the view in the day time.
We ordered pre dinner drinks here and waited for our Palo table to be ready.
Disney Wish Palo Dinner Menu
We decided to try the fixed price menu.
The first thing that arrived at our table was the bread basket.
As always, the bread basket was difficult to resist.
The next item to be brought to the table was a delicious Amuse Bouche which was a fritter with mushroom sauce and parmesan.
The flavor was amazing.
Here is the Palo fixed price menu with photos and a review of each dish we experienced:
Prezzo Fisso
Please select one dish from each course: Antipasti, Insalata, Il Secondo and Dolce
$45.00.
Add on the Esperienza del Vino for an additional $70.
- Antipasti
- Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi
Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise, Marinara - Heirloom Tomato, Burrata Mozzarella Caprese
Basil Pesto, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi
The Burrata Mozzarella was really good, but the tomato was very disappointing. Really tasteless, so as this is a major part of the dish, I probably wouldn’t order this again.
The Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi was a much better choice – perfectly cooked and that Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise was a really good addition.
- Insalata
- Crisp Romaine Hearts
Caesar Dressing, Toasted Ciabatta Croutons, Quail Eggs, Gorgonzola - Baby Arugula
Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic, Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Crisp Romaine Hearts
Both of these salads were nicely presented. The Caesar Dressing was particularly good, and the Quail Eggs added an unusual element to the dish.
- lI Secondo
- Pennette Pasta
San Marzano Tomato Basil Sauce, Chiles, Parmigiano-Reggiano - Roasted Free Range Chicken
Lemon Thyme, Baby Vegetables, Chianti - Pan-seared Salmon
Tupelo Honey Parsnip, Roasted White Asparagus, Leek, Baby Turnip Cipollini Confit, Pinot Noir Reduction - 6oz Grilled Choice Angus Beef Tenderloin
Pancetta, Truffle Potato, Spinach, Barolo
- Pennette Pasta
I really enjoyed the Salmon. I asked for it to be well done and it was perfectly cooked. The combination of the parsnips and turnips was excellent. DH enjoyed the Beef Tenderloin, but would have appreciated more of a selection of vegetables.
- Dolce
- Chocolate Soufflé
Vanilla Bean Gelato, Vanilla and Chocolate Sauce - Palo’s Tiramisu
Coffee-infused Lady Fingers, layers of Mascarpone Cheese, Raspberry Soil
- Chocolate Soufflé
- Esperienza del Vino
Per Person $70.00
Palo Steakhouse Dinner – à la Carte Menu
As you would expect, the a la Carte Menu at Palo Steakhouse has a much wider choice of options.
Antipasti and Zuppa
- Heirloom Tomato, Burrata Mozzarella Caprese
Basil Pesto, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
$12.00 - Antipasto
Prosciutto, Coppa, Bresaola, Salame Calabrese, Parmesan-Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, Caciotta al Tartufo
$22.00 - Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi
Deep-fried Shrimp and Calamari with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise and Marinara Dippings
$13.00 - Sliced Herbed Yellowfin Tuna
Apple Mostarda, Biscotti di Regina, Limoncello White Pear Balsamic
$12.00 - Ciuppin Soup
Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari, Red Snapper and Monkfish poached in a Garlic, Basil, White Wine Tomato Broth
$14.00 - Puy Lentil and Cotechino Soup
Fennel, Pecorino, Rosemary
$10.00
Insalatine
- Crisp Romaine
Caesar Dressing, Toasted Ciabatta Croutons, Quail Eggs, Gorgonzola
$10.00 - Baby Arugula
Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic, Parmesan Reggiano
$7.00
La Pasta and Pizza
- Agnolotti
Butternut Squash, Buffalo Mozzarella, Amaretti,
Sage-Brown Butter, Basil
$12.00 - Soft Potato Gnocchi
Roasted Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Basil Pesto in Prosecco
Wine Sauce
$12.00 - Pappardelle
Grilled Lobster, Pappardelle Pasta, Leeks, Salmon
Caviar, Truffle Oil, Tarragon Cream Sauce
$22.00 - Penne
San Marzano Tomato Basil Sauce, Chiles,
Parmigiano-Reggiano
$12.00 - Paccheri
Lamb Ragu, Thyme, Ricotta Salata
$19.00 - Prosciutto di Parma, Basil, Burrata Pizza
$16.00 - Bianca Ricotta, Mushrooms, Arugula, Truffle Oil Pizza
$16.00
Secondi
- Bar Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna
Green Beans, Roasted New Potatoes, Quail Eggs, Cerignola Olives and White Balsamic
$26.00 - Piquant Dover Sole
Nut-Brown Butter, Capers, Anchovies, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Flat Parsley, Spinach, Carrots, Roast Thyme Potatoes
$32.00 - Pan Seared Salmon
Tupelo Honey Parsnip, Roasted White Asparagus, Leek, Baby Turnip, Cipollini Confit, Pinot Noir Reduction
$19.00 - Roasted Free-Range Lemon and Thyme Chicken
Roasted Baby Vegetables, Garlic, Potatoes, Chianti Thyme Sauce
$21.00 - Osso Buco
Barolo Wine Slow-roasted Center Cut Veal Shank, Gremolata, and Milanese Risotto
$22.00
Piatto Vegetariano
Portabella, Morel, Crimini and Porcini
Mushroom Risotto
Shallots, Barolo Wine
$19.00
Roasted Pepper Spiced Eggplant
Heirloom Tomatoes, Ricotta, Chopped Hazelnuts,
Aged Balsamic, Micro Celery, Parsley
$15.00
La Carne
- Lamb/Veal
- Parmesan-Crusted Rack of Niman Ranch Lamb
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$26.00 - 11oz Veal Rib Chop
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$35.00
- Parmesan-Crusted Rack of Niman Ranch Lamb
- Choice Cuts
- 6oz Choice Angus Beef Tenderloin Steak
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$25.00 - 32oz Choice Bone-In “Cowboy” Rib Eye Steak
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$60.00
- 6oz Choice Angus Beef Tenderloin Steak
- Prime Cuts
- 8oz Prime Angus Beef Tenderloin Steak
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$32.00 - 12oz Prime Angus New York Sirloin Steak
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$36.00 - 28oz Dry-aged Prime Angus Porterhouse Steak
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$62.00
- 8oz Prime Angus Beef Tenderloin Steak
- Wagyu
- 6oz Japanese A5 Wagyu Strip Loin
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$45.00 - 6oz Snake River Black Wagyu Strip Loin
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$20.00 - 6oz Snake River Black Wagyu Tenderloin
With your choice of Salsa: Pink Peppercorn, Tomato Béarnaise, Truffle Thyme Borolo Jus, Gorgonzola or Salsa Verde
$30.00
- 6oz Japanese A5 Wagyu Strip Loin
Contorni
- Fried Yukon Potato
Rosemary, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Lava Salt
$4.00 - Spinach
Butter, Black Garlic, Lemon
$4.00 - Cavatappi Pasta
“Macaroni & Cheese” Parmesan, Buttered Breadcrumbs
$4.00 - Pan-roasted Wild Mushrooms
Shallots, Garlic, Pinot Grigio, Thyme
$4.00 - Whipped Yukon Gold Potato Purée
Butter, Chives, Parsley
$4.00 - Grilled Asparagus
Virgin Olive Oil, Ricotta Salata, Lemon
$4.00 - Broccolini
Black Garlic, Breadcrumbs, Parsley and Lemon
$4.00
Main Desserts
- Chocolate Soufflé
Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Anglaise
$10.00 - Amaretto Soufflé
Hazelnut Gelato, Vanilla Anglaise
$10.00 - Palo’s Tiramisù
Coffee-infused Ladyfingers, Layers of Mascarpone Cheese, Raspberry Olive Oil Soil
$8.00 - 14k Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Fudge, Bitter Chocolate Crème, Blood Orange Gel, Black Raspberry Chocolate Gelato
$12.00 - Lychee Panna Cotta
Lychee Panna Cotta, Pistachio Air Sponge, Raspberry Sorbet
$8.00 - 6-Layer Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake, Lemon Cream Cheese, Candy Carrots
$10.00
No Sugar Added Dessert
- Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
Ginger Sablé, Vanilla Blueberry Crumble Gelato, Fresh Berry Compote
$10.00
Selection of Gelatos
- Selection of Gelatos
Choice of three: Double Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Pistachio Stracciatella, Hazelnut, Coconut Paradise, Black Raspberry, or Blueberry Crumble
$10.00
Formaggio
- Formaggio
A selection of Cheese with Honeycomb, Date Almond Cake, and Fig Orange Chutney
$12.00
Final Thoughts
The Palo Steakhouse Dinner was definitely something that I enjoyed very much. The ambiance and the service were excellent.
It just had a very upscale but relaxed atmosphere, which was worlds away from the main dining experience.
Is it worth the $45 upcharge? Definitely. Next time I visit I will certainly try more of the items on the menu and probably not stick with the fixed price menu.
If you want to get the most out of the experience arrive early and spend some time in The Rose Bar, for some pre dinner drinks.
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