There's a fun new offering at the Disneyland Hotel. Steakhouse 55, the classic upscale dining room at the Disneyland Hotel has begun serving Afternoon Tea from 12:00 - 3:00 pm, currently offered only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once you step into the elegance that is Steakhouse 55 you'll wish you had Lady Mary's wardrobe from
Downton Abbey.
There are 3 options to choose from and include:
Classic
Traditional Scones, Tea Sandwiches, Desserts, Teas & Herbal Infusions. Priced at $50.00
Premium
You receive all of the above plus Sparkling Wine (Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut), salad and 2 Farewell Truffles. Priced at $65.00
Child
Traditional Scones, Tea Sandwiches, Desserts , Teas & Herbal infusions and kid friendly drinks.
You are allowed to sample as many teas as you'd like. Out favorites were Eros (an orange citrus) and Mountain Berry. I wish we'd tried them iced as well as hot. Along with your tea service are every accompaniment you can think of, including rock sugar sticks with a Mickey head on the handle.
We chose the Premium option. The wine was good and the salad refreshing. Then the main event was presented on a tiered tray with scones at top, sandwiches in the middle and desserts on the bottom. This tray was for two adults.
To add to the fancy factor, you are also presented with three toppings for your scones; Preserves, Devonshire Cream and Lemon Curd.
The scones were fresh and flavorful, and I had to make sure and use up every bit of the toppings.
Sandwiches included one with cucumber, one salmon based, a tomato and mozzarella one, and egg salad. I passed on the salmon, but the others were delicious.
Dessert offerings included chocolate dipped strawberries, fruit tart and tiny French macaroons. I didn't think there'd be enough for a true lunch but ended up taking a box of the desserts back to the hotel.
The child version is very similar, but the scone is Mickey head shaped, and sandwiches are bit more child focused.
To send you on your way, you receive a sweet little box holding 2 truffles.
This is a very nice and relaxing break from the hectic-ness of the parks, and was enjoyed by all.
