Crew’s Cup Lounge Review (At Disney’s Yacht Club)
Crew’s Cup Lounge is a hole-in-the-wall hidden gem at Disney’s Yacht Club. It serves as the formal lounge for neighboring Yachtsman Steakhouse, the resort’s signature dining location. The lounge sits adjacent to Yachtsman Steakhouse in a long hall off the Yacht Club’s lobby. It’s the last stop for the Yacht Club before reaching the Beach Club side of the resort.
During our stay at Disney’s Yacht Club, we stopped at Crew’s Cup for a bite to eat. For this visit, we stayed at the resort primarily so we could walk to Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios.
Crew’s Cup Lounge is open daily from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. However, they only serve food between 5:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. So if you arrive before 5:00 p.m. and see the door open, you can help yourself to a seat and enjoy the lounge’s bar service. Crew’s Cup shares a kitchen with Yachtsman, so they don’t offer any food until the restaurant opens.
A menu is usually posted on the wall outside the lounge. Some menu items and prices have changed since this visit. You can preview the online menu here on Disney’s website.
Here is a list of the menu items for Crew’s Cup Lounge on our visit:
- Yachtsman Signature Bread
- Caesar Salad
- Steakhouse Wedge Salad
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Charcuterie and Cheese Board
- Lobster Bisque
- Truffle Fries
- Mussels
- Braised Beef Tips
- Roasted Prime Rib
- Dry-Aged Duroc Pork Chop
Unfortunately, the prime rib sliders haven’t returned. But our server said that guests request them all the time. So maybe we’ll see them again in the future. In the past, we’ve had the Yachtsman signature bread. These are pull-apart style onion rolls that come with roasted garlic. They are amazing. (Update: Since this visit, the prime rib sliders have returned to the Crew’s Cup menu. We enjoyed them in this review.)
I’ve also stopped in for the Caesar salad on more than one occasion. However, for this visit, we decided to go with the Charcuterie and Cheese Board.
On the far right-hand side of the board, we have duck pastrami. It’s hard to describe how delicious this cured duck meat tasted. It was the first item to disappear.
Other items on the board included: Calabrese salami, dried apricots, crostini, crackers, goat cheese, brie, Point Reyes blue cheese, honeycomb, mustard, radishes, and a cherry mostarda.
Overall, this board felt like an excellent value for the amount of food we received. Unfortunately, we couldn’t finish the cheese selections or the dried apricots. No worries, I had them for a snack later that night.
Sadly, this was the only item we tried this evening. However, I feel sure we’ll be back soon to try a few more things. Also, I couldn’t help but take the opportunity to share this hidden gem with you. Crew’s Cup Lounge is an excellent option if you don’t have a dining reservation but would prefer something more elevated than counter service.
From our experience, the food and service have always been top-notch. So I hope you’ll have the opportunity to stop for an appetizer or an entire meal during your next visit. For more information, you might enjoy the following:
- Disney’s Yacht Club Review
- Ale and Compass Review (Lunch and Dinner)
- List of Disney Hotel Restaurants
- Transportation Options at Disney’s Yacht Club
Or you might also enjoy our guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
In the Comments
Have you ever visited Crew’s Cup and Disney’s Yacht Club? If so, what was your experience? Do any of the menu items sound appealing? What are your thoughts on dining at a lounge?
