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The entrance to Steakhouse 71 inside Disney's Contemporary Resort — the bold gold-on-dark Steakhouse 71 sign mounted above the entryway along a marble-floored corridor, with mid-century modern chairs, warm chandelier lighting, and colorful pop art visible down the hall.

Table Service

Steakhouse 71

Magic Kingdom

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Price range

$$

Moderate

Reservations

Easy — book a few days ahead

Type

Table Service

American steakhouse, Classic American

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Steakhouse 71 is named in honor of Walt Disney World's opening year — 1971 — and serves an American steakhouse menu inside the Contemporary resort with a retro-modern design palette that pays tribute to the resort's original Space Age aesthetic, including a standout shrimp cocktail and a Cobb salad worth planning for.

Tips and reservation advice for Steakhouse 71 at Magic Kingdom. Must try: Wedge salad.

Must try

Wedge salad; bone-in ribeye; French onion soup; Steakhouse 71 signature desserts; 1970s-inspired cocktails

Insider Tip

Steakhouse 71 replaced The Wave in the Contemporary with a retro-American steakhouse concept celebrating the resort's 1971 opening year. It's one of the best-value upscale dining options near Magic Kingdom, and the breakfast menu is particularly strong and easy to book. Dinner reservations are available within 2–3 weeks in most cases. The monorail view from the restaurant is a nice bonus.

Best for

kidsadultsseniors

Last updated: May 2026

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