A Review of STK Orlando at Disney Springs

STK Orlando at Disney Springs is a restaurant by day that turns into more of a nightclub scene in the evening. This review will preview the menu and a few items you might want to try. As I’m sure you probably know, Disney Springs has many great dining options. So many people find the decision difficult. STK Orlando, however, is a pretty distinct choice.

The restaurant chain prides itself on its unique concept of elevated dining with a modern lounge vibe. Most of their restaurants offer live music in the evening. The idea is to provide a place for guests to enjoy fine dining while socializing.

However, with STK Orlando now serving lunch through the week and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy a casual meal during these times as you would anywhere else.

The STK Steakhouse at Disney Springs is near the waterfront, directly across from Maria and Enzo’s and The Edison. If you are parking at Disney Springs, I recommend using the Lime or Orange Garage for this location. Both provide a pretty straightforward path to STK. Those unfamiliar with Disney Springs, in general, might benefit from browsing our Disney Springs transportation guide, which includes tips for getting around the massive venue.

Here is a look at STK from the outside corner. They have a large sign over the entrance, but it’s not very visible. You could easily walk by a destination without even knowing it. If you parked in the Orange Garage, you’d cross this bridge. STK Orlando will be the first building on your right on the opposite side.

You will run straight into this area from the Lime Garage parking deck. You can go up the stairs here or continue straight and turn the corner to the right. You’ll come out by the bridge and find yourself directly in front of STK.

These directions with pictures might seem a little bit much. However, these images should provide good markers if you haven’t visited Disney Springs, the former Downtown Disney. The venue is quite large and laid out uniquely.

STK Orlando strongly suggests making dining reservations before your visit. You can make them via the My Disney Experience App or on Open Table.

We can almost always secure a reservation on Open Table when nothing shows up on My Disney Experience.

Most of the restaurants at Disney Springs offer a daily happy hour. STK Orlando has happy hour between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and from 10:00 p.m. until close on Thursday through Sunday.

The menu at STK Orlando is divided into several categories.

• Happy Hour offers bites and specials.
• Lunch offerings include Salads, Starters, Raw Bar, Burgers and Sandwiches, STK, Entrees, and Sides.
• Dinner offerings include Salads, Starters, Raw Bar, Seafood Platters, STK, Mains, Sides, Desserts, and Kid’s Entrees.
• Lounge offerings include Social Hour Bites and Beverages.
• Brunch offerings include Starters, Entrees, and Brunch Cocktails. This meal period is only available on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
• Preview STK Menus

The interior of STK Orlando has a modern vibe. This Disney Springs restaurant is unique in design, and the tone is set with a black-and-white color palette. While not necessarily my style, I appreciate the contrast of the two colors.

The atmosphere is quite trendy, and you might even feel a little bit out of place upon first arrival. That is a good thing, though. By the time you have your meal, you will realize it’s just that—a meal. This is a restaurant, and from my experience, the food offerings are choice and good quality.

This is the area where I enjoyed my recent lunch. Had it been a little cooler, I probably would have opted to eat outside. However, even on a Saturday around 1:30 p.m., quite a few people were dining in and outside. I chose a drink special from the brunch menu: the Frose’ All Day—local raspberry sorbet dropped into a glass of Rose.’

This drink was icy cold but not frozen, as the name suggests. It tastes like an icy summer white wine with a mild sweetness. I really couldn’t tell that raspberry sorbet was in the mix. It’s a good choice if you like this style of drink, and it comes in a cute presentation.

Before getting into my meal, I will remind you that I went to this reservation for brunch. However, after noticing bison on the menu, I asked the server what she thought. She recommended the bison burger, lobster club, and Wagyu meatball. I chose the Blackened Bison Burger. Was it good?

You bet! I would probably place it somewhere in the top five burgers I’ve had in my lifetime. I’m not a huge burger person, but this one reeked of substance and quality. The menu describes this item as a Blackened Bison Burger with tomato fondue and blue cheese.

The tomato fondue was a sweet, almost barbecue-like sauce with a wonderful flavor. I am not a fan of blue cheese. So, I had my cheese replaced with American style. The actual meat was the star of the entree. It had a great flavor and that true steakhouse taste. Fries came on the side. They were a basic order of French Fries. But there was nothing special or unique about them.

The burger was massive. I ended up cutting it in half and took the rest home. Later that evening, I reheated it in the oven and enjoyed it for dinner. Even with the reheat, it was still an excellent burger. For me, being able to reheat a burger and enjoy it later is a huge deal. It is a testament to the quality of the burger.

So, if you’re at Disney Springs and interested, try STK Orlando. Make sure to book your reservation before visiting Disney Springs. However, if you are there on the fly, don’t be afraid to ask for walk-up seating. The least they can do is turn you away. If not, there are only a million other places to choose from—not really, but quite a few. We keep an updated list of the best restaurants at Disney Springs.

You might also enjoy these other Disney Restaurant Reviews:

• Frontera Cocina Review
• Morimoto Asia Review
• The Polite Pig at Disney Review
• Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill Review
• Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Review

If you have visited the STK Orlando location, please let me know about your experience. Leave a comment, and I’ll gladly answer any questions about my dining experience!