Ale & Compass Restaurant

Located in the Disney Yacht Club, this restaurant is known for its costal cuisines but I was particularly in the mood for chicken and waffles! I was delighted to say that the chicken and waffles were pretty good, but I am saddened to hear that they no longer sell POG juice at this location (what's POG juice? It's one of those iykyk type of drinks. It basically tastes like Hawaii in a cup).It's a Disney restaurant, so it absolutely met the expectation of quality service, with a nice ambience. Ale and Compass has a more sophisticated look to it, versus some of the more thematic and whimsical restaurants on the Disney property.

Ate at a few different restaurants while at Disney World and Ale and Compass was kind of in the middle. It is a bit more casual, and the prices are reasonable. However, I didn't think that the food was as good as the Yachtsman Steakhouse or Topolino, which were 2 other places we had dinner on the trip. The ambiance and decor was nice, and service was just as great as the other restaurants. The Disney service was in full effect!I had the steak (filet) and it was good, but a bit smaller than I thought it was going to be. The bread appetizer were delicious with the different spread, and was a great start to the meal. It was quite addictive!For dessert, I had the fruit cobbler as it was recommended by the waitress. That was also quite nice and a good size to share amongst a couple people. Def a solid 3.9 stars!

I had heard that Ale & Compass supposedly has the best burger on Disney World property... but to be honest? It was good, not great.Does the burger dethrone Steakhouse 71? Absolutely not.Here's what we ordered:Fish & Chips - Lightly battered, crispy, and served with thick-cut fries and a lemon-caper tartar sauce. Solid choice!Bacon & Vermont Cheddar Burger - Thick patty, caramelized onions, applewood-smoked bacon, herbed mayo... sounds amazing, right? It was good, but not mind-blowing.Warm Apple Cobbler - It was fine, but as a self-proclaimed cobbler hater, I just can't get into it. It wants to be pie so bad...Overall, Ale & Compass is worth a visit if you're in the area, but if you're chasing the best burger on property, I'd still send you to Steakhouse 71 instead.

Was looking for a Disney brunch very last minute, and managed to get a reservation at ale and compass. It was only a 10 minute walk from Swan & Dolphin to The Yacht Club to get to the restaurant. I can tell why this is rated one of the best brunches on Disney property as they have a hot bar with cinnamon buns, yogurt, danishes, and then you order your entree based off what they provided on the menu. Everything was tasteful and the price wasn't even that bad at $28 per person. A bonus was that the staff was extremely positive and friendly. For this New England style restaurant, I would recommend anyone to go to.

Always a very nice experience. Our server Lee was outstanding. Mostly highly recommended!!

We had a reservation for 3, for my daughter's 20th Birthday and we all were super excited to dine at the Ale & Compass. The place looked amazing and was decorated everywhere we looked. Clean floors, tables and service ware aside from some spotting and stains to the small ware. We arrived early and took in the holiday decorations and we were sat quickly and our server arrived in short order. The appetizers were crab bisque and Parker house rolls with spread, the favorite spread being the bacon jam. My daughter loves crab soup so I was excited to order this for her. It arrived nice and hot but at first taste the soup was a bit muted in flavor, nevertheless, my daughter really enjoyed it. I tried it as well and it could have been turned up a notch in flavor with some crab base or a reduction of the broth when prepared.The Fish and Chips had a delicious crunch and traditional light breading served up with potatoes that were perfectly seasoned and prepared nice and hot. The malt vinegar brought to the table really added a nice touch too.The wedge salad was perfectly cooked and nicely presented but it needed a little more dressing and it would have been nice to have 5-7 shrimp instead of 4. Plating with even numbers is never a good look nor is paying $7 for (4) 21/25 shrimp. The blackening was spot on, it's just that the shrimp looked lost on the plate.Onto the chicken and waffles which were the birthday girls celebration order. The chicken was hot and breaded with a heavy crunch. It should have been a much lighter breading with a touch of cornstarch to allow the juiciness of the chicken with the seasonings shine through. My daughter picked off most of the breading but did not let that take away from the meal as the chicken itself was outstanding. I do suggest they add a cup of whipped butter to the dish going forward as none was provided. To finish out the meal they brought my daughter a Birthday Mickey chocolate ganache bomb that was rich, creamy and oh so decadent. There was impeccable service with quick refills of drinks. We enjoyed the holiday ambiance as well as the atmosphere offered upon arriving for our lunch.

The decor and open kitchen were nice and elegant. Our server was so knowledgeable and warm and attentive. We started with the bread which was tasty but a little tough around the edges. It comes with three sides. The beer cheese was so good. The bacon jam was also good. There was also a butter which neither of us was a fan of. Next we also got the truffle fries with garlic aioli. These were clearly made in house and fantastic. I got the red wine braised flat iron. It was definitely like braised short rib. It was so tender I only needed a fork to get a bite. Will definitely be coming back.

Go here for Breakfast!The CrabCakes Benedict are worth the trip.This is our new breakfast place while in Disney!The service from Arthur was perfect.All Good here for Breakfast!

The shrimp & grits picture on yelp had me curious on how it was like so had to book this reservations a few weeks in advance.This was an early breakfast about 745am at the Yacht and Beach Club resort. Located at the Ale and Compass restaurant - They offer al a carte breakfast or a Breakfast Enhancement (buffet) option for $28. This includes 1 entree from the menu, a non refillable drink of choice (juice or soda) and the array of items on the buffet line which is not much mostly pastries (carbs) and fruits. I opted a shrimp and grits entree and orange juice. There is a wait on the food. I took 1 star off due to non refillable drink which was not stated on the menu and also the drink service from the service was slow (water refill). The buffet line had biscuits and gravy, pastries, jams, fruits such as cellophane wrapped apples and pears. Open servings of pineapple, grapes and watermelon with goat cheese or feta and a dressing? I opted for as a request plain sliced watermelon chunks. The mini biscuits was delicious with the mini scoops of butter and fruit jam. The biscuit was tasty- Light and fluffy. The watermelon was ok it was cold but not sweet enough. The entree - Shrimp and Grits - was delicious! Cheese grits served n a large bowl topped with slices of Chorize sausage which I took away and set aside - A corn salsa like sauce with mini corn kernels and stewed tomatoes? This salsa was delicious! The shrimps were about 5 pcs large sized and perfectly cooked! This was a delicious memorable dish. Made reservations tomorrow because I could not stop thinking how delicious the shrimps and grits was! Service could have been better imo - But the food here was delicious - I just wished they refilled the drinks and stop misleading it out from the menu.

Context: One of my family's favorite places to visit in the Disney Resorts area to load up on a filling breakfast/brunch before we spend our day in the parks or just plan on walking around the resort area taking in all the sights and sounds. You can access this restaurant from numerous resorts that are linked by the skyway system to Epcot and then just walking to the Yacht Club Resort. Food and drink: We especially enjoy this place because of a great menu option found here - the continental buffet add-on. Basically, you pay one price and get a choice of entrée off the menu and access to their continental buffet which has fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, yogurt with toppings, and an assortment of breakfast breads. The continental line is filling enough but what I love about this menu hack is that you can technically order an entrée that is more expensive than the add-on and pay only the add-on price. Or if you get an entrée that is cheaper, it is usually only a few dollars more and you can get coffee (or another beverage of choice) and additional food for a small mark-up (still cheaper than if you would buy outright). Love these little "hacks", especially when traveling to Disney.The biscuits and gravy on the continental line are some of the best. I always look forward to them. The main menu has a lot of great options to choose from, I like the shrimp and grits since you can get plenty of sweeter stuff off the continental line. My wife usually goes with the breakfast bowl - huge portions of food and it tends to be the most expensive option so we feel so smart using the "hack". Ha. The one thing that wasn't a hit was the latte my wife ordered. It took two tries and still was terribly watery and bland. We gave up on it and went to a Joffries Coffee stand later in the day.Service: Super-fast and efficient Disney service with a smile. You need reservations to get into the place, so book your table early. With the reservation system, getting to your table is a breeze. If you have to wait for a little bit, the hotel is a fun place to explore. Very beautiful property. Price: Prices are Disney prices but cheaper when you utilize the continental breakfast hack. Compared to other sit-down restaurants, this one offers one of the better bangs for your buck at the resort. My consensus: This has become a family staple when we visit Disney World. I basically make sure we get a resort on the skyway so we can visit this place at least once while in Orlando. We have even taken the bus from Disney Springs to enjoy this location at times because even if we are not visiting Disney, it doesn't hurt to experience some of their magic when in Orlando!