swankybeth
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- Aug 1, 2000
Thanks for the review, we've only gone to Brown Derby once a few years ago and we were pretty underwhelmed too.
Uncleromulus said:As I said we've done the Brown Derby around 10 times now and frankly, I much prefer the "old " Derby. Back then you could get a drink at the Catwalk bar. They had a very good piano player entertaining most evenings. The place was not crowded at all--much slower paced meal and service. And once in awhile a "Street-mos-phere" character would wander in, sit down near (or even with) you and carry on a short conversation. But I think Fantasmic changed all that. The piano player is history, the Derby is almost always crowded, with a brisk --even frantic -pace--and there are lots of kids.
Gee, we were there in September and didn't find it *that* crowded and there wasn't a lot of kids the night we were there. We thought it was the best meal we had - Mom had the grouper and I had the filet - and we'll definitely go back next time. It's really interesting how many different opinions on restaurants there areUncleromulus said:Summing things up--Brown Derby is still probably the best restaurant at MGM, but it isn't what it used to be. Crowded, lots of kids, with a "rushed" feeling to the whole experience. Food is good but not memorable. IF you are staying around for Fantasmic it's a good place to eat. For us (since we see Fantasmic only every 3 years or so) we will probably skip it for several years.
Uncleromulus said:V&A first of course. Then Jiko.