MONSIEUR PAUL: WORST RESTAURANT AT DISNEY WORLD COSTS $275

[@80sCanadian]

As a low income household i never thought id have the opportunity to try food from such an expensive restaurant, but I'm now happy to say I've had the chance because thats the same jam ive had the dollar store!

[@courtneylegaloff3851]

This is hilarious, my friend. 😂

[@shamudogsmith1751]

It's such a change to see an honest review of Disney food. That was an awful experience. Being served shell in two separate dishes and then being presented with a dirty glass is absolutely shocking and totally unacceptable.

[@IsabellaLitwin]

I completely agree. This is also DISNEY which you would think would have all the T's crossed and I's dotted. I also understand not waiting to complain and make a scene but you are pushing out over $200 for one meal for a solo experience. I would have wanted better for her if I was her server.

[@KarlyLamblin]

The martini should have been on the house! They already knew your experience with eating shells…TWICE!

[@SandraLovesSun]

That's true - no discount and no drink on the house...it's not too surprising considering where she was in Disney, but it's Disney, so we except more and especially standard hihh-dining consideration....

[@PaulKellyMacLeod-db9be]

Best line “I don’t know if they have salt and pepper back in the kitchen”

[@brooke7916]

Wow 🙌🏻 honestly one of my all-time fave videos of yours!!! Love how you always keep things real

[@imakeajiffypuff4525]

My jaw dropped at the fig jam. I have purchased that exact same jar at the Dollar Tree.

[@WhosPiper]

I came to say this and saw your comment pop up!

[@SterlingJoviFan]

@imakeajiffypuff4525 Dollar Tree?! You sure it was the same brand?! Maybe it was close to expiration?

[@imakeajiffypuff4525]

@SterlingJoviFan Same exact brand, they have it at my local Dollar Tree all the time. It's not bad but it's nothing special either. 😄

[@pamscruggs2660]

@@SterlingJoviFanthat brand of jam can be purchased in almost any grocery store.

[@Megan-hm8xd]

The free cheese plate on the DCL room service menu is so much better!! “I almost knocked over my fake candle” 🤣

[@AmyCT622]

Gotta love your honesty!! That's why I go straight to your reviews because if someone knows it's def. you!!!

[@Amanda-cn3pk]

Top tier restaurants I've eaten at, never had salt and pepper on the table. A good chef takes care of the seasoning.

[@FletchyMcFletch]

My jaw dropped when I saw her pick up the salt and pepper! I couldn't even believe they were on the table, and in those little diner-style Sysco shakers?????

[@EChord1]

At this price point, the expectation is for the service and food to be flawless. Yes mistakes happen, but 2 dishes w shells and then a dirty glass speaks to some serious problems in that restaurant.

[@JennyW526]

I’ve worked fine dining for 22 years. You are paying for the food. If it isn’t correct, send it back. ESPECIALLY if it’s so expensive! We (your servers) want you to have exactly what you order and excellent quality. And if it isn’t, we want to fix it for you. I appreciate your always honest reviews!

[@petej1702]

Ever seen Road Trip? Being slightly facetious, but I’ll never send anything back. At best I’ll speak my mind and not return.

[@JennyW526]

@ I mean yes I have. I’ve also seen Waiting. I’ve also seen many other movies that extremely exaggerate real life. lol you shouldn’t live your life based on fictions movies 😉

[@kennethwayne6857]

It would be nice if every server were like you.

[@MrPaultopp]

@@petej1702how does that help a business? You must point out a problem and have it rectified…..then they will learn

[@lacey7110]

I never comment on videos but just have to say, I respect you so much more after this video. Thank you for speaking out about places that charge ridiculous prices but don't deliver on product or service. We are at a pivotal point in society where we need to start speaking out more and not being silent. I appreciate you taking the time at the end to really go thru everything. Love your videos. ❤ Keep up the great work.

[@MatthewHess-b3k]

Well you must realize most of these influencers are sponsored aka marketing expense for Disney so there opinions are confined to good and amazing 😂

[@bish_puddin]

If you’re at Disney, they already know you like wasting money.

[@noelleagusti9568]

Wow wow wow! You left me shocked! I can’t believe the service! That’s a lot of money, and you could have seriously broken a tooth with those shells! Once is a mistake but twice? Unacceptable! Thank you as usual for your honest review! ♥️

[@efnaha9303]

The fig jam in the jar was crazy, but the dirty wine glass was so gross.

[@d.c.3220]

Having worked in kitchens - seasoning a dish "properly" is a dark art - especially white fish. People have many different palattes and tolerances to seasoning levels. Chefs are always taught to slightly over season as some "punch" is lost during the cooking process. With that being said - the one big thing I noticed was the "thyme" sauce that was served on the plate with the snapper was an shitty color of brown - maybe it was the lighting. That unappetizing palette color really doesn't belong on a plate. I wonder if they really have a chef from France working in the kitchen....

[@johannaarmone3195]

I thought the same thing about the sauce with the snapper. Gross!

[@mikewazowski587]

The Chef probably had to Disnify the dishes to make it palatable for their guests.

[@virginiam4318]

@@mikewazowski587this is 100% true. Most Disney restaurants will season things to appeal to most people. Sadly, some chefs think that means sacrificing flavor altogether.

[@garypesci746]

The look on your face when you tasted the mushroom gel was priceless!

[@amydisfan]

Keep being honest - I love your videos and the way you keep it all real!

[@DisneyChaosMagic]

I was upset the moment I saw the state of the Brie on the cheese plate, but i gasped when you showed the lipstick stains all over the wine glass they gave you. I appreciate your honesty and thank you for taking one for the team! You deserve multiple expresso martinis 💕 sending you the best vibes 😎

[@prayforthe_1644]

The lipstick 💄 probably belonged to a man

[@WritingInCement]

I work in the kitchen & im going to Disney world for the first time the first week of january & ive been using all your videos as a guide as to where to eat bc youre so transparent & how you dine is my style ! I appreciate how much you care about food & dining as a whole . My kind of pal

[@Ira88881]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You are not only the best Disney food reviewer, you are the best food reviewer I’ve ever seen…anywhere.

[@kaylaaa6351]

My jaw dropped when you showed that wine glass. That is absolutely insane!

[@bethsmusic722]

I just subscribed because of this video! You’re excellent!

[@celestepasq7158]

Thank you for such an honest review!!! It really is such a change from other you tubers!

[@nancy-d2m2j]

You are much younger than me, but these kinds of experiences remind me of a prankster show that was on tv years ago. They had people thinking they were getting great quality, unique food, but it was ordinary things. The two examples that stuck in my mind was #1 the expensive water, that came right from the tap in the kitchen, and #2 was a "French mousse", that was simply cool whip. People were raving over these items, because they thought the price meant "great", but at the end, the pranksters told them the truth. Just shows that people can be swayed by fancy presentations, atmosphere and hype. Glad you are truthful with your reviews.

[@breezedarkstorm666]

Even swayed by fraud and liars calling themselves a billionaire like trump. These are the same type people that support him. Rubes lol

[@PollyAlice2000]

This has only happened to me at an “exclusive” “famous chef” restaurant many years ago in Las Vegas. And, it was a “special” New Years Eve dinner! They totally swapped presentation for taste!!! How can you screw up ANY kind of potato? If you don’t use butter, or ANY seasoning, it is possible to screw up potatoes! Finding a bone in your fish? No. Should not happen anywhere, but we got a bone in my fish! On and on. You did the right thing to speak up.

[@tammylarge2198]

I love your honesty!! Thank you for that!

[@TinkenTank661]

Whooo boy! Loved watching your face as you tasted each course. 😂😂😂. That was never on my list anyway, but at least I know I’m not missing out. Seriously, thank you for letting us know.

[@EmpressTV868]

Thank you for your honest review. I was considering this restaurant but now I’ll save my money. You are my favorite food reviewer. I know I’ll get an honest opinion and a good description of what something tastes like instead of just it tastes good or I like it. It bothers me when reviewers don’t say what it tastes like. Keep up the great work!

[@sparkleypegs8350]

Your face when you tasted the mushy gel, omg I laughed. I love your work!

[@Kukukachoooooo]

Good for you for speaking up! With my luck, a shell would have taken out a tooth. Hard pass on this place-thanks for taking one for the team!

[@garypesci746]

They should have given you a free meal after you mentioned the shells in the food. It's almost as bad as finding a bug in your food, maybe worse because you could have broken a tooth, cut your mouth or choked on the shell.

[@jayinamdar2768]

Congrats on this series, almost done! We'll be in the parks next weekend, hopefully we'll see you there😊

[@karat1736]

I almost knocked over my fake candle 😂

[@knottybeachbunny2145]

I've dined there twice. The second time, we walked out mid-way through the meal because it was so disappointing. At the end of the day, it's a theme park restaurant.

[@melissalee333]

I will definitely not waste my money on that restaurant. Thanks for the review.

[@nuthouse360]

Welp, just cancelled our reservation to MONSIEUR PAUL. Thank you!

[@Paperista]

It drives me crazy when people are impressed by perceived fanciness (cake bake shop) and don't really rate the food. Many thanks for the always honest reviews. Really makes a difference and is appreciated. Thank you!

[@TheDeloutre]

We tried the Cake Bake Shop for breakfast, they were out of several items and what we got wasn't good (We wished we had went to the IHOP)! The reason we went is because, I thought my daughter wanted to go and she thought I wanted to go. I brought it up because I was sure she wanted to go, because she was watching all the reviews (I was watching with her)!

[@Paperista]

@@TheDeloutre Thank you for the heads up.

[@Elizabeth-lj1vm]

Your attention to DETAIL is very much appreciated.

[@claudiatighe514]

I agree with you! You were so much better than I. I would not have been as kind and I also would have demanded my money back! I hope your next restaurant is better! Thank You for what you are doing!

[@StarWarsGirl7]

I saw the shorter version of this on TikTok, and was SO delighted to see you pop up in my KZbin recommendations, too! Like hello yes I am SAT for the longer version lol! So incredibly disappointing that this was what you received for the price tag, but at least you did get an entertaining video out of it! 😅

[@carrieb7313]

I really appreciate your honest reviews! The she’ll in the soups really tucked me out. It’s one thing to happen once….but to happen in BOTH?? Also the lack of seasoning is super weird…especially the explanation they gave you about the other table wanting less sodium.

[@ericb.9907]

This restaurant felt like a scam when I ate in it about 8 years ago - Looks like things haven't changed...

[@727floridagirl]

What a complete cluster. What kind of a "fine dining" establishment isn't wiping and inspecting every glass? And even Shula's decrumbs. But this excuse in the comments for using the jam jar because it's a special fancy French product - if you can buy it in an advent calendar at Costco, it's not that fancy or special.

[@peggycrowley9534]

It was a total lack of respect to serve that food. You definitely should have been offered a substantial discount.

[@Rosstacular]

I saw that Bonne Maman jam in like every grocery store in the EU. Prolly 1 euro for one that size. Honesty the head chef of this restaurant has got to go

[@heatheragnew3845]

Totally respect all the comments on the food and understand why you think they should make their jams in house, however that Bonne Maman jam is a very well known French brand shipped all over the world. Guessing they decided to go authentically French on that occasion.

[@ericb.9907]

The dirty glass is unacceptable! Went there a few years ago and didn't like it - Just go to chef de France if you want to experience more traditional French cuisine at Disney...

[@jill8542]

It is so refreshing to see an honest review! We have eaten there twice- once a long time ago and it was delicious. Service fantastic. Then we went again- and felt very similar as you did. The food was just disappointing. Not even holding them to a higher standard- just in a general disappointing way. I agree I would not go back. I’m pretty sure ownership of this one changed hence the food downgrade

[@Satine2001MR]

The lobster bisque cold??? I have never heard of that before, the beef should not be drowning in sauce, lobster should have been poached in butter, the fish looked dry and under seasoned, the dirty glass is on the staff, in summary you need a Kong dog 😅

[@frankmicciche9243]

You’re a better person than me, You’re more patient than me , thanks for the review saved me from going

[@sarahcason2149]

I have been wondering if the husband and I should splurge on this meal. We have done all the fine dining in Disney/Resorts. I would be APPALLLLLED if this was the experience that I got. One of the main reasons we go to Disney is for the unique/luxurious dining experiences. Thank you for this review we will steer clear and keep up with Narcoossees/Flying Fish/Jiko. The answer about the seasoning is what put me over the edge.

[@juanitajones6900]

I think you had eaten at a place where the clientele is not into seasoned food. Or . . . the cooks leave it up to the customers on how they want their food seasoned. The shellfish in the soup and bisque, along with the cheese plate are other matters.

[@SandraLovesSun]

My British friend from London who lived in France - Paris, for 30 years thinks the country is not customer service oriented. Yep.

[@shellwillson9696]

I’m glad you are brutally honest. The jar of jam with the plaid lid looked cheap! Very cheap! For the price it could have been much better !

[@heatheragnew3845]

Bonne Maman is a very well known French brand made in France.

[@ktelise]

@@heatheragnew3845 True, but you can also find it in discount stores. So whilst it’s good, it’s not exactly high-end.

[@AaronAnsari]

The potato crusts fish at FF is Snapper. It’s very very good.

[@jazziered142]

The mixed vegetables with a lobster made me want to vomit. That's disgusting.

[@Humanradio42]

That would really make u vomit???🤔🤔👁👁🤣🤣

[@Rachel-xu4br]

There's a few different reasons I can think of why they'd present the jam that way. Legally they might have to present it that way either due to having to disclose / show customers it isn't homemade, or is presented that way as part of a partnership with the company (like how Woody's Lunchbox has Babybel cheese). Another simple reason is, because "it's cute". I don't know how many times I've been with people, or overheard other guests at restaurants gush about even condiments (jarred "fancy ketchup") being presented that way and thinking how "cute" they are and making sure to take whatever it was with them. I also want to say I have to commend you for always being nice and polite to your servers, even in times like this where the meal isn't ideal. It's rare.

[@greenbrown7776]

Disney "fine dining" restaurants are where unsophisticated people who don't know any better but do have $$$ go to feel sophisticated.

[@thezachman]

You're basically a secret shopper at this point for Disney restaurants and I'm loving it! The wait staff should inform the chef when they see you coming in because they know you mean business when it comes to your reviews! ❤‍🔥 (A secret shopper, also known as a mystery shopper, is a person who evaluates a business by posing as a customer and reporting their experience)

[@danielbierwirth6584]

And plus French food is usually served at room temperature or cold

[@danielbierwirth6584]

No you were right about telling them how it was

[@zeferage2430]

My wife and i ate at monsieur Pauls about 6 years ago and we loved it, with tip came to like $175. Now, With the pre fix menu costing $175 per person, it is out of our price range. After seeing this review I am glad we didn't try to splurge on this restaurant. Sorry for your disappointment in the meal.

[@enchantedtripsbyemily]

You are 👏🏼one👏🏼 hundred 👏🏼percent 👏🏼correct!!! And those were terrible excuses for a meal over $200. I would expect those excuses from the quick service booths, but not Monsieur Paul!

[@valerie8401]

I wish you would complain at every restaurant when you have a problem so we can see how they handle it. That would be helpful for us. That whole situation was ridiculous and they shouldn't have charged you. And that dirty wine glass. I hope you told them. This is another Disney ripoff. 1 year visa? They should be trained in 1 week! There are so many Disney restaurants that are garbage and overpriced. Disgusting chewing on shells. That's when they should have decided not to charge you. Really bad service and management. I'm glad you were honest. It's bad that the best part was the pallette cleanser! Takes the bad taste out of your mouth, and gets you a little drunk in order to tolerate the next course 😂!

[@jrtrep]

This is SO crazy. I’ve always wanted to go to this restaurant, how disappointing. Now I know to spend money somewhere else.

[@jamesiscoolbeans]

My favorite reviews are when you hate things

[@kristiin.mariie]

Isn't that everything?

[@thesteelbutterfly]

I appreciate your reviews on this. I've heard many rave reviews about this place. I was at WDW back in September alongside a few of my friends sharing the same week as my bday. Monsieur Paul was a place of choice they wanted to eat at, but I had to back out, because I couldn't justify paying that 275$ price tag for a fixed menu. I'm actually happy you're one of the few that mentions how incredible the Flying Fish is. This was the first signature restaurant I ate in when my family and me first visited WDW and the food and the service was ace quality, so I always recommend FF. But back to this, I'm sorry that your experience here was pretty bad. I mean finding two shells in your first few bites is pretty unacceptable for a restaurant that's supposed to be of this grandiose caliber...In a way I'm kind of glad I didn't come here. I should've been braver to suggest FF, but what's done is done. I really love your honest reviews! I hope you have a wonderful holiday so far...Also if you're on the look out for awsome charcuterie, I loved Baseline Taphouse, Jock Lindsey and Wine Bar George which I ended up spending my bday dinner at.

[@FLhairdo]

My Dunkin still has the bagel twist

[@kathleeninkansas1770]

there was lots to dislike about that meal. But the jam? That's a famous French jam brand. I'm sure leaving it in the jar was purposeful. So you would know and appreciate that it was made in France. Alternatively, those 3 grapes looked like they were fished out of the trash.

[@bradleyadams262]

How about the use of the classic French white plates too?….thats expected…….and question about the pear brandy?….omg!

[@xenawarriorprincess4411]

Did you email anyone at Disney about this? Because you’re right this is Totally Unacceptable

[@kimberlyguffey7466]

I would be sitting there questioning if I had Covid and lost my taste. 😂Good to know I can skip this restaurant

[@TK-ol6hj]

Can’t believe that place is still in business all the people that been there on utube said that Place sucks and cost too much money

[@danielbierwirth6584]

Yes you went back to the Japanese restaurant

[@elizabethbaldwin8488]

THAT Lobster bisque ...is SO NOT LOBSTER BISQUE!

[@sydneylindsay8518]

Girl literally i don’t blame this reaction at all!!! I would completely feel the same!! For the price that is completely unacceptable!!!

[@ilsehunt6798]

lol it did make me chuckle when you said where you were eating ! I love when Americans try to pronounce words hilarious! Thanks , clearly not a place I’ll be trying any time soon

[@Jessmyw]

Thanks for the thorough and honest review! If it makes you feel any better, I think the amuse-bouche lobster bisque was supposed to be chilled because I've had definitely had chilled amuse-bouche soups at French restaurants before!

[@RaeHale-vm5vl]

I knew you were upset when your face was so flushed. What a complete disappointment. The dirty glass…I hope you forward your thoughts to the management of the restaurant and Epcot proper. Unacceptable.

[@PhantomMidnight]

I’ve never been to Disney, and idk if I ever will go to Disney, but I found your food reviews a few sell weeks ago and I’ve been enthralled. I love your style of reviewing and your videos are soothing, interesting, and funny! I get to eat at Disney vicariously and save a lot of $$$, haha. In regards to this video, I’m sorry you had such a poor dining experience! No excuse at the price point!

[@GloriaHarris-y8x]

I'm sorry that you had a disappointing, expensive meal. However, having said that -- bad reviews are so much more fun to watch!!!🎉

[@robinbraxton5345]

The dirty wine 🍷 glass should have scored you a free Espresso Martini!

[@courtneylegaloff3851]

All that money and nobody can properly proofread that menu. 😂

[@MisterMotion]

Great review! Thanks for taking the initiative to publicly display how shamelessly greedy and low bar standards the current management is treating Walt’s company. This relates to basically all guest experience in the past year or two, this company needs a DRASTIC change in management. Review 10/10 Disney Upper Management 0/10

[@liz8343]

275 for a bad meal is waaayyy beyond my budget

[@rhondalockrey9592]

The chef must be a robot or hates his job that was painful to watch & the 3 tiny grapes & like you said the plain plate I would of had a bad pit in my stomach leaving that place! Thank you for your honesty.

[@PawsinParis]

Thankyou for being so honest, it’s so refreshing to see ❤

[@amyk6659]

While I realize it can be very uncomfortable sending a dish back, or being honest with the server about a dish in a restaurant like this, you're doing the place a favor when you do it. It lets the management know their product is substandard and disappointing. If they're charging that price for a meal, it should be great. There are Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC that charge about the same for a prix-fixe meal, and offer much better cuisine. The restaurant manager and chef de cuisine at Monsieur Paul should be ashamed of themselves.

[@tomdelia1209]

Thank you for an honest review. Never would have thought that was such an overrated restaurant

[@LdyKirk71]

I haven’t ever had the desire to dine there.. thank you so much, now I know I will never go. I just got my “Delicious Magic” t-shirt yesterday and so excited to wear it to Disney. I was also able to get the sticker pack, with a Country Bears Jamboree as well as “I Need A Bev-er-ahge” sticker !!!!! Thank you for all your content and food reviews. We have been going on all your recommendations… and we’ve been enjoying all the places we would of never tried 🎉

[@margaretdow8723]

OMFH that was bad Thank you for another honest review.

[@rentlessrentless620]

The dirty glass is hilarious

[@algernon5776]

I could get that meal in Paris for $50 euros and it would have been 10x better. Wow another Disney Corp. way to rip off people. That meal was awful

[@GabbyChristin09]

Thank you Kristen for a high quality video and always providing your honest opinion. This restaurant should always provide high quality dishes for that price tag. You are not being overly critical. High price tag = big expectations. We just returned from Disney as AP holders for years and can see Disney becoming complacent in certain areas. Also the candle comment took me out. Hahah 😂 love your sense of humor.

[@peachykeen-]

Omfg the cheese plate 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jcarey1983]

What brutal showing at One of Disney's signature dining restaurants. I'm sorry this happened

[@danielbierwirth6584]

No you got served on regular Standard Restaurant this should have been gold in late

[@moonbeammama22]

I have been to a few restaurants that are higher end price wise that serve fruit preserves like that in the mini jar...Opaline in DC is one of them. I don't mind it. The rest of the things that you mentioned though...shells in food, lipstick stained glass, lack of flavor food...that's not good. It's definitely not worth the price!

[@DonnaBloch]

I just looked it up true French food will have limited amounts of salt compared to the fatty salty cuisine of American food.

[@NancyThomas.art-livres]

Exactement ce que je me disais.😂

[@flesh4lulu475]

This is true, however, when I went to France the food did have way less salt than I was used to BUT I do have to say that you could tell it WAS seasoned.

[@sandymckeown1]

Legit reviews on food. HOWEVER, regarding candles, fire, open candles. Nope! Danger. I use oxygen, you may not be aware of people with Inogen machines…I’m grateful for the battery candles! Keep it honest though! Thank you!

[@Nancy-d4o7e]

I was thinking the same thing. Just too many dangers around too many random people.

[@cynthiawest1488]

Weird. This is one of my favorites.