It’s not on daily basis that this weblog does standalone posts for restaurant refurbishments. Nevertheless it’s additionally not on daily basis that the very best worth dinner in all of Walt Disney World proclaims that it’s closing for refurbishment.
And as I’ve stated/promised/threatened earlier than, this weblog may also discover any excuse we will to sing the praises of Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort. It is a location that makes our checklist of the 25 Finest Eating places at Walt Disney World for 2025 and our checklist of the Finest Worth Desk Service Eating places at Walt Disney World.
We’ve additionally reviewed the present menu twice: Sebastian’s Bistro Household Model Meal is the Finest Dinner Deal at Walt Disney World and Overview: Sebastian’s Bistro is Higher, Cheaper & Simpler Than ‘Ohana! These titles kind of sum up how we really feel about Sebastian’s Bistro, however you must in all probability learn the total evaluations (the second is newer and higher) so I’ve an excuse to jot down one more assessment of Sebastian’s Bistro regardless of nothing having modified.
As for the refurbishment, right here’s the message posted on DisneyWorld.com concerning the upcoming closure of Sebastian’s Bistro:
Starting March 24, 2025, Sebastian’s Bistro might be closed for refurbishment and is anticipated to reopen on the finish of March. Friends may even see and listen to development within the space till work is accomplished. Whereas the restaurant is closed, we invite you to benefit from the many different eating choices at Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort.
Assuming that is correct, it means that the refurbishment might be temporary. Nevertheless, I’m questioning whether or not the announcement is appropriate. For one factor, Walt Disney World doesn’t precisely have the best monitor report with web site updates in the previous couple of months. ( you, Tiana’s Bayou Journey and different experience working schedules throughout laborious ticket occasions.)
For one more factor, there have restaurant closures and reopenings which have been flat-out unsuitable (Tortuga Tavern) or taken considerably longer than initially introduced. All the pieces POP Meals Court docket has had its venture prolonged on three separate events. It was initially scheduled to finish final September, and now it’s April 2025.
Lastly, Sebastian’s Bistro nonetheless has hours listed all through all of March regardless of the banner warning of the closure. Additionally, if it’s a venture lasting just a few days, it looks as if possibly the blurb would replicate as a lot, calling it a short refurbishment or itemizing an actual reopening date.
With all of that stated, Sebastian’s Bistro closing on March 24, 2025 and reopening just a few days later is the most probably situation. We don’t need to recommend in any other case–we’re solely declaring that Walt Disney World doesn’t precisely have a sterling monitor report with latest initiatives. In all chance, Sebastian’s Bistro will reopen earlier than April 2025.
On condition that this closure is simply scheduled to final every week or much less within the first place, it’s presumably smaller scale. Whereas a decent timeline does imply that delays of a day or two are attainable, the extra restricted scope additionally gives much less alternatives for the wheels to fall off, so to talk, leading to a multi-week or month delay.
What we don’t know is whether or not this refurbishment will impression the kitchen at Sebastian’s Bistro.
Previously, it’s been attainable to order choose objects from the Sebastian’s Bistro menu whereas eating on the adjoining Banana Cabana (certainly one of our favourite bars at Walt Disney World). This has a pleasant choice for these with smaller appetites who didn’t need the total family-style expertise or needed to attempt quite a lot of objects.
If this venture in some way ends in Banana Cabana additionally serving a restricted menu, we’d advise making the stroll over to Disney’s Riviera Resort for Primo Piatto or Bar Riva versus settling for Centertown Market or Spyglass Grill. (After all, there’s additionally the distinctive Topolino’s Terrace, however that’s not precisely an on-a-whim substitute for a bar or counter service restaurant.)
In the end, my massive hope is that Sebastian’s Bistro is simply closed for a number of days and reopens with virtually the very same menu–possibly a few adjustments, at most–and a bit extra colourful decor on the inside of the restaurant. Principally, what I would like may be very mild constructive enhancements that “pressure” my hand to revisit and re-review the restaurant.
Apart from that, don’t repair what isn’t damaged, Walt Disney World. Sebastian’s Bistro may be a hidden gem, but it surely is a gem, and rather more well-liked in its family-style type than it ever was with the a la carte menu. The unique menu was excellent, however that is the uncommon occasion of family-style higher suiting a restaurant. We’ll proceed to do our half to boost consciousness about Sebastian’s Bistro. Take into account this your routine reminder that you just want to eat at this better-than-Ohana restaurant!
In relation to Caribbean Seaside Resort’s restaurant lineup, Sebastian’s Bistro plus Banana Cabana are a wonderful one-two punch, with each providing formidable menus and a ton of vary. If Disney appears like meddling with menus at CBR, they need to deal with Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill, each of which may use pictures within the arm.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Ideas on Sebastian’s Bistro closing for a short refurbishment in late March 2025? Have you ever performed the family-style feast at Sebastian’s Bistro? What did you consider the delicacies? When you’ve performed this restaurant in addition to ‘Ohana or different family-style meals at Walt Disney World, which did you like? Do you agree or disagree with our evaluation? When you haven’t dined right here, does this sound interesting to you or not? Any questions we can assist you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even whenever you disagree with us–is each fascinating to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!
