Disney Cruise Line Enchanted Garden Review

This garden is great, even if it could use a little more pixie dust

If there is one thing that Disney Cruise Line does well is to give us excellent dining choices. Be it places that offer amazing food like Palo, or a great show like Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, each restaurant has a specific trait that makes them so beloved by guests worldwide. Things are a little bit different with Enchanted Garden, though. This is an old time restaurant available on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, that doesn’t offer any show and has a pretty standard menu that could use something new to spice it up.

Don’t get me wrong, this restaurant is indeed beautiful, based on the gardens of Versailles. It’s colorful and has plants everywhere, but I do wish that it had something else to set it apart from a traditional restaurant you’d find on land. Everything here is mostly okay, from the food to your dining experience, and that might be fine for most guests.

What we like about Enchanted Garden

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The best aspect of Enchanted Garden, at least for me, is the atmosphere. It might be the most beautiful restaurant aboard a ship like the Disney Dream. The setting truly feels like a fantasy world, with lush plants, beautiful fountains, and even a few Mickey Mouse sculptures. The entire restaurant is inviting and picturesque, which is definitely a plus.

A unique feature is the changing lighting throughout your meal. The lights start bright and gradually dim as your meal progresses, eventually blinking to simulate stars at the end, creating the illusion that you’ve spent a full day there.

The food is definitely good, but could use a little more unique options. The Tomato Soup with Sour Cream is a highlight, as is the lobster ravioli and the roasted pork tenderloin. The Caramelized Sea Scallops also get amazing reviews and guests often consider this one the best dish in the whole restaurant.

Another thumbs up is that Enchanted Garden is open for breakfast and also offers a lunch buffet. This is great news, providing an alternative to the traditional buffet, which can sometimes become very crowded.

What we didn’t like about Enchanted Garden

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One of the main disadvantages of Enchanted Garden is that it isn’t very memorable. While the location is stunning, I’d love to see something more to distinguish it from other restaurants. Imagine if it were themed around something like Alice in Wonderland. A restaurant based on Alice’s world could be amazing, with a whimsical menu and plenty of Easter eggs to discover!

Another major disadvantage is that the restaurant can feel a bit cramped. The tables are close together, and moving around can be difficult at times. This layout can make the space feel less intimate, which is important in an atmosphere that aims to exude elegance and sophistication.

Disney Cruise Enchanted Garden menu.webp — Enchanted Garden also has different menu options depending on the day of your cruise

Appetizers

Cucumber Garden Roll filled with Julienne of Carrots, Bell Peppers and Zucchini, with Cilantro and dressed with White Shoyu and Lemon Dressing
Ahi Tuna and Avocado Tower with Crispy Noodles and Wasabi Dressing
North Atlantic Lobster Ravioli with Roasted Garlic and Sweet Basil in a Tomato Broth
Applewood-Smoked Bacon Wild Mushroom Tart with creamy Leeks

Salads & Soups

Heirloom Tomato Soup with Sour Cream, Croutons and Basil
Cream of Green Asparagus with Crabmeat and Asparagus Tips
Spinach and Raspberry Salad Baby Spinach tossed with fresh Raspberries, Toasted Pine Nuts, crumbled Gorgonzola, and a Raspberry Vinaigrette
Romaine Wedge fresh crisp Romaine topped with a creamy Romano Dressing and homemade spiced Croutons

Entrées

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Caramelized Sea Scallops with Roasted Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomato Couscous, Caramelized Leeks, and Red Wine Veal Jus
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Fava Bean and Pea Risotto, sliced Fennel and a Dill-Chive Riesling Wine Sauce
Marioram-Scented Roast Chicken served with Baked Crushed Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Baby Spinach and a Thyme Red Wine Chicken Jus
Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Rosti Potatoes, Collard Greens and a Morel Cognac Sour Cream Sauce
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib carved and served with Thyme-roasted Vegetables, Double-Baked Potato, Natural Jus, and Horseradish
Cucumber Garden Roll filled with Julienne of Carrots, Bell Peppers and Zucchini, flavored with Cilantro and dressed with White Shoyu and Lemon Dressing (vegetarian)
Spinach and Raspberry Salad Baby Spinach tossed with fresh Raspberries, Toasted Pine Nuts, crumbled Gorgonzola, and a Raspberry Vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Heirloom Tomato Soup with Sour Cream, Croutons and Basil (vegetarian)
Pearl-Barley Cakes with Shallots, Leeks, and Rosemary over Sautéed Julienne of Carrots, Celeriac and Leeks with a Light Saffron Broth (vegetarian)
Glazed Portobello Mushrooms with Brown Lentil and Parsley Sauce and Sun-dried Tomato Cream (vegetarian)
Harrisa Lamb Salad Roasted Harissa marinated Lamb medium with Couscous Tabbouleh, Organic Field Greens, Marinated Eggplant, and Tzatziki (light)
Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak (light)
Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken (light)
Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon (light)

Desserts

Warm Sticky Date Pudding served with Butterscotch Sauce. Vanilla Ice Cream, and Phyllo Crunch
Chocolate Garden Torte with Coffee Crème and Caramel Soil
Orange Almond Cake with Vanilla Yogurt, Panna Cotta and Raspberry Coulis
Chocolate Brownie Sundae Peanut Butter Brownie Bites with Rich Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Southern Style Pecan Tart with Caramel Sauce
Lemon Raspberry Mousse Bombe Citrus Lemon Mousse embedded with fresh Raspberries (no sugar added)