"Waldorf Astoria's clubby steakhouse, tableside Chateaubriand and a tomahawk worth the splurge. Reserve a quiet corner here for a proposal."
About Bull & Bear
Bull & Bear is the signature restaurant of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, set in the Bonnet Creek resort beside Disney, and chef Juan Suarez runs it as a modern American steakhouse with a tableside streak. The kitchen does Chateaubriand carved at the table and a 32-day dry-aged tomahawk at $145, alongside playful turns like the Pasta Explosion. OpenTable has placed it among its Top 100 restaurants in the United States. Expect $120 to $180 a head. See the wider Orlando dining guide.
The Kitchen
Suarez draws on more than two decades of cooking and a Spanish background, and the menu pairs steakhouse classics with set-pieces. The Chateaubriand for two is carved tableside; the 32-day dry-aged tomahawk lands at $145; and the kitchen's lighter signatures run from the Pasta Explosion to a lemon dessert finished with liquid nitrogen at the table. Sides and starters push a full dinner to $120 to $180 per person before wine. The tableside service is the point here — the room is built around the show as much as the beef. For the wider category, see the best steakhouses worldwide.
The Room
Bull & Bear occupies a dark, clubby dining room off the Waldorf Astoria lobby, with deep banquettes, low lighting and tables spaced far enough apart for a private conversation. Sound stays muted, service is formal and unhurried, and the dress code runs to smart — collared shirts, no beachwear. Carving and tableside finishes bring servers to the table through the meal. Ask for a corner banquette if you want the quietest seat in the room.
Best for a Proposal
Bull & Bear is a strong proposal room near the Disney resorts for three reasons. The lighting is low and the tables are spaced for privacy, so a quiet question carries no risk of an audience. The tableside carving and the liquid-nitrogen dessert give the staff a natural moment to mark the occasion if you tip them off ahead. And the Waldorf Astoria setting raises the night above a theme-park dinner. Picture a corner banquette, the Chateaubriand carved between you, and a ring with dessert. For more, see our proposal guide.
Not for
Not for a quick or budget meal: this is a formal, multi-course steakhouse with a $145 tomahawk and tableside service, not a pre-park dinner to rush before rope drop.
Frequently Asked
Is Bull & Bear in Orlando worth it?
Yes, for a special-occasion steakhouse dinner away from the theme-park crowds. Chef Juan Suarez's kitchen at the Waldorf Astoria does tableside Chateaubriand and a 32-day dry-aged tomahawk, and OpenTable has named it among its Top 100 US restaurants. It is expensive and formal, better suited to a milestone than a casual night. See our Orlando dining guide for more.
How much does Bull & Bear cost?
Plan on roughly $120 to $180 per person before wine. The 32-day dry-aged tomahawk runs $145, entrées and the Chateaubriand for two sit high, and sides are ordered separately. Tableside courses and a strong wine list push the total up. It is a splurge steakhouse, priced to match the Waldorf Astoria setting.
What should I order at Bull & Bear?
For two, the Chateaubriand carved tableside is the signature move; solo or for a group, the 32-day dry-aged tomahawk is the headline cut. Add the Pasta Explosion for the table and finish with the liquid-nitrogen lemon dessert prepared at your seat. Pair with a bottle from the steakhouse list.
Where is Bull & Bear?
Bull & Bear is inside the Waldorf Astoria Orlando at 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, in the Bonnet Creek resort area next to Walt Disney World. Valet and resort parking are the easiest options. It is a short drive from the Disney parks but feels a world away from them.
Is Bull & Bear good for a proposal?
Yes, it is one of the better proposal rooms in the Orlando resort area. The low lighting, the spaced tables and the tableside service all suit a private moment, and the staff will help mark the occasion with notice. Ask for a corner banquette. See our proposal guide for more.
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Practical Information
Address14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821
NeighbourhoodWaldorf Astoria, Bonnet Creek
CuisineModern American steakhouse
Price$120–180 pp; tomahawk $145
Dress CodeSmart / collared
RecognitionOpenTable Top 100 US restaurants
ReservationAdvised; phone +1 407-597-5444
DietarySeafood and non-beef mains available
