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Shutters

Shutters Information
Food/Dining Type: American
Meals: Dinner,
Location: Caribbean Beach / The Old Port Royale
Reservations: Suggested
Hours: 5:00pm- 10:00pm
Disney Dining Plan: YES (Table Service Credit)
Tables in Wonderland: YES
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Shutters Reviews
(Avg Rating: 8.3)
  • Rating: 7.0 - 11/10
    uncleleo - This review was originally posted o the discussion boards as part of a series. While the review should stand on its own, some references will make more sense if you first read this post: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2587491. An early lesson learned in random resort dining: go to the restaurant first. Alighting at Old Port Royale, I immediately began to explore the visually captivating surroundings. I spent at least 20 minutes perusing the pool area and nearby lodgings before approaching the podium at Shutters. There, I was handed a beeper and told that my wait for a table would be 25 to 35 minutes. I asked whether it was possible to eat at the bar and felt surprised when the hosts answered no. Amusingly, they did make clear that the beeper would work as far away as the pool bar, as if my principal aim were to drink rather than to eat. I should say that I also felt a little taken aback at the number of questions they asked when I first requested a table. Are you on the dining plan? Are you a guest at CBR? At another Disney resort? Are you with a convention? Perhaps they knew exactly what foolishness I was up to and were trying to make me admit it. To be sure, I never felt unwelcome; I just did not want to have to explain what exactly I was doing at that resort at that time. I would probably enjoy regaling cast members with tales of my creative touring, but the podium at my first restaurant did not seem the right place for such brag. I passed the next 30 minutes looking again at the facilities of Old Port Royale and purchasing some pins for my daughter. The décor and ambience at CBR certainly attract and gratify. The lighting could stand to be brighter and more festive, though I suppose such brightness at night could annoy people in nearby rooms. When the time came to be seated, I was a little bemused by the seating. Three or four small tables for two were grouped very closely together, so that they could appropriately be used by separate couples or by a single party. The hostess seated another solo diner, an older woman using an ECV, directly next to me. So the situation pretty much forced me to be sociable. I wasn’t feeling unsociable, but did not like to feel compelled into conversation with this unexpected dinner date. I began taking notes on my smart phone. This activity had the unintended effect of sealing me off from conversation with my neighbor. It occurred to me that I might appear churlish, like someone on an airplane who responds to conversational overtures by putting on headphones. Oh well, I can’t do this thing without taking notes on-site. My server (and my neighbor’s) was bright and bubbly Brooke, full of smiles and unoriginal small talk. She had an assistant whose name I didn’t catch. They quickly brought out bread, which came with a very addictive chimichurri butter. I ordered a Beaulieu Vineyards cabernet sauvignon, perhaps a bit overpriced at $11. The flavor did grab my attention, with a spicy bite that is not common in cabs I’ve tried. Brooke’s attentive service included a lot of friendly overtures of the “isn’t-that good-it’s-my-favorite” variety. My appetizer selection was the shrimp fritters, one of the better values on the menu at $8 for about a half-dozen large shrimp fried in cornbread. My favorite of the three dipping sauces was the mango chili, surprisingly earthy, with heat that hits you late. The lemon aioli provides a nicely fatty counterpoint. The tamarind dip probably sounds the most exotic to average Americans, but its flavor cannot easily be distinguished from the sweet and sour sauce at any Chinese takeout joint. Jerk-crusted tuna ($23) was my entrée selection. The first bite disappointed, because the crust was not at all crispy. But then, when I began to chew the sushi-quality tuna, its deep flavor made me forget that the crust lacked the crunch I had hoped for. Wisely, the chef had toned down the jerk seasoning so that it never overwhelmed the flavor of the fish. Sides included a tasty squash julienne and cherry tomatoes, prepared with a hint of curry. The fried plantains were competent but bland. Mentioning jerk and curry reminds me that, unlike my entrée, the dining room did not successfully evoke a Caribbean ambience. Perhaps louder music (that is not so dominated by Jimmy Buffett) and more vibrant lighting would help. But then I’d be complaining about how hard it is to hear. I did not order desert, mainly because I knew I’d be shopping at Downtown Disney and figured I wouldn’t be able to resist indulging in some sweet treats. Shutter’s dessert menu is very short and uninspiring – key lime pie, cheesecake, tres leches, and something else I don't remember.
  • Rating: 9.0 - 02/10
    gray52 - Sorry... but THIS is Disney's best kept secret. My wife and I banked our DVC points last year and did the 4/3 and stayed at CBR. We skipped our ADR one night and decided to stay close, so we got in at Shutters... we weren't expecting much, but we got a great meal. We ended up there twice that trip. This year, while on the dining plan this year, we hoped a cab from BLT to CBR for a meal. We really love this place and from our experience, is manageable to get a reservation.
  • Rating: 9.0 - 05/09
    jog58 - Before we headed down to the World this month we had heard a lot of things about Shutters, none of them that great. We never even originally intended to dine here but on our second to last night we were not up to heading to our original ADR the next night so we canceled it and made and ADR at Shutters since we were already at the resort. I was bracing myself for the worst but was pleasantly surprised. Our waiter was nice and attentive, had a bit of a used car salesman vibe about him but not in a bad way. Both hubby and and I had the New York Strip. It was perfectly cooked and the side of sweet plantains I had was delicious. We were very pleased with out desserts of Tres Leche and Chocolate cake. We would very likely make another trip to Caribbean beach to dine here.
  • Rating: 8.0 - 05/09
    Daycounter - If you make the trek down to the Caribbean Beach Resort, you should check out this restaurant. They have a friendly and attentive staff, and this restaurant has a "layed back" atmosphere (maybe because not many people go?). The food is good and I remember walking out feeling full (that's a good feeling). I really liked the pork.


Shutters at Old Port Royale is the sit-down restaurant at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. The featured cuisine here is the prime rib, chicken, seafood and the "Catch of the Day". **After a recent visit, it’s our opinion that this restaurant is not up to par with what guests expect from a Disney restaurant.



Shutters MENU

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NOTE: * Indicates buffet item and cost represents total cost of buffet.
Menu is subject to change.

Dinner (Updated: 04/13)
Appetizers/Starter
    Chicken Wings - With Habanero sauce - $9.49
    Chorizo-Black Bean Appetizers - Black Beans simmered with Chorizo Sausage garnished with Lime Cream and Chives. - $5.99
    Citrus Poached Shrimp - Tomato Salsa and Crispy Plantains - $9.99
    Mahi Bake - Caribbean Style Fish Tacos with crispy Mahi Mahi, Avocado, lettuce, Mango Salsa and cilantro Lime sour cream - $8.49
Soups/Salads
    Caesar Salad - served with croutons - $5.49
    Mixed Greens Salad - Mixed Greens, Jíacama, Avocado, Tropical Fruit Salsa, Citrus Vinaigrette, and Goat Cheese. - $5.99
Entree/Main Course
    Caribbean-braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs - Slow-cooked in a Light Curry Sauce, Mashed Yucca, and Yukon Gold Potatoes. - $24.99
    Carved Bone in Pork - Jalapeno Corn Pudding, Green Beans, Piquillo Peppers, Corn and Black Jack BBQ Sauce - $21.99
    New York Strip steak - Char-crusted New York Strip Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccolini, and Chimicurri. - $29.99
    Pan Seared Chili Rubbed Mahi Mahi Escabeche - With Jasmine Rice and Cilantro Lime Aioli - $20.99
    Pasta Piquant - Shrimp, Spanish Chorizo Sausage, Spinach and Goat Cheese - $18.99
    Pasta Piquant - Vegetarian - . - $16.99
    Pasta Piquant with Chicken - . - $17.99
    Today's Sustainable Fish - Yucca Dumplings, Roasted Mushrooms, Peas and Curry Lemon Butter Sauce
    Trinadad Roast Chicken - Pelau Rice, Wilted Greens and Sherry Jus - $18.99
Side Dish
    Beer-battered Onion Rings or Shutters' Potatoes - A side of beer-battered onion rings or Shutters' potatoes. - $4.29
    Grilled Seasonal Vegetable or Baked Potato - A side of grilled seasonal vegetable or baked potato. - $3.99
    Roasted Sweet plantains - Plantains - $3.99
    Vegetarian Black beans and rice - Vegetarian Black beans and rice - $3.99
Dessert
    Banana-Peanut Butter Cake - with Brûlé Bananas, Chocolate Sauce, and Ice Cream. - $7.49
    Chocolate Rum Blackberry Cake - with Caramelized Pineapple, Rum Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream - $7.99
    Mango Tart - with Raspberry Sauce. - $5.49
    No Sugar Added Angel Food Cake - with Coconut Crème Anglaise and Tropical Fruit. - $5.49
Drinks
    Captain Banana - Captain Morgan Original Spiced rum and Creme de banana with coconut and pineapple Juice. Served frozen - $8.75
    Caribbean Smuggler - Captain Morgan original spiced rum, Malibu coconut rum, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. - $7.75
    Lava Smoothie - Raspberry puree blended with pina colada mix. - $4.99
    Milk Shakes - Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. - $4.69
    Shutters Swirl - Bacardi Rum and a frozen blend of pineapple and coconut juices with a strawberry swirl topped with melon liqueur. - $9.75
    Southern Hurricane - Southern Comfort, orange juice, pineapple juice, and Grenadine. - $7.50

Shutters
Child's Menu

Dinner (Updated: 04/13)
Entree/Main Course
    Cheese Pizza - served with choice of one (1) Beverage and one (1) Dessert - $8.59
    Grilled Steak - with Whole-Grain Pilaf and Broccolini served with choice of one (1) Beverage and one (1) Dessert - $10.59
    Mickey Check Meals - Fish of the Day or Grilled Chicken Breast with Whole-Grain Rice Pilaf, Broccolini, and Sliced Apples served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutritional Guidelines for Complete Meals without substitution 8.59 - $8.59
    Pork Ribs - - $8.59


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