The main entrance to Steakhouse 71 is located on the ground "lobby" floor at the Contemporary Resort.
The dark wood tone accents on the left really draw attention to the photos on the right. The black and white prints are production photos from Disney's archives that were taken in and around 1970, as cast members get ready for the Magic Kingdom's first day of operation in 1971.
There were two large paper menus on the table during the Steakhouse 71 lunch period — one of them was this two-sided combo. The location's name and some design elements on one side, with the appetizers and lunch entrées on the other.
The second paper menu on the table was also double-sided and contained all the drink options at Steakhouse 71.
There were five onion rings on the Steakhouse 71 Onion Rings appetizer item. It's stated that the starter is served with a plant-based spicy ranch dipping sauce.
The Onion Rings at Steakhouse 71 are said to be hand-breaded and served with a plant-based spicy ranch dipping sauce.
There were five onion rings on the "Steakhouse 71 Onion Rings" appetizer item, along with a dipping sauce.
The Steakhouse 71 Onion Rings are on the lunch, dinner, and lounge menus. They are hand-breaded and served with what is said to be a spicy ranch dipping sauce.
This "Loaded Macaroni & Cheese" is actually on the lounge menu, but our server made a point to tell us we could order one, if we wanted to.
The Loaded Mac & Cheese is about a metric cup in size, and served in a plastic ramekin, that's sort of supposed to look like a cast iron dish.
Here's a closer look at the Loaded Macaroni & Cheese.
The Loaded Mac & Cheese is said to contain applewood-smoked bacon and jalapenos.
Here's a top-down shot of the Loaded Mac & Cheese that's served at Steakhouse 71. It's actually on the Lounge Menu as a tapas style item, but you should be able to order it as part of lunch or dinner in the main dining room as well.
This is the Stack Burger at Steakhouse 71 it is stated that the patty is made from a signature blend of beef and also contains pork belly, American cheese, lemon aioli, red onion, and house-made pickles – all served on a brioche bun.
The Stack Burger is on the lunch menu at Steahouse 71. It's pictured here with waffle fries.
The Stack Burger at Steakhouse 71 is served with a side of choice, which can be waffle fries, a small salad, or a chilled pasta dish.
This Salisbury Steak had been on the lunch menu since Steakhouse 71 opened. It's no longer on the lunch menu. So there you go.
The Salisbury Steak is stated as being served with garlic-mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and fried onions.
The Steak Frites is only on the lunch menu at Steakhouse 71. It's a hanger steak, served with waffle fries, chimichurri and truffle aioli.
The original Steak Frites (pronounced "freet", the "s" is silent ) is a classic European bBrasserie (brewery) item – aka, fancy pub grub. It's origins can be traced back to France or Belgium.
While they do ask you how you would like it cooked, traditionally, the Steak Frites should be a little bloody. I'm not telling you how to order yours, I'm just talking about food history. I requested this Steak Frites to be cooked as "medium". It was served very red, but with only the smallest amount of beef drippings.
Here's a closer look at one of the three "sides" that many of the entrees on the lunch menu at Steakhouse 71 are served wtih — it's the garlic-parmesan waffle fries.
Ahhhh... this nice sofa can be found in the check-in and waiting area at Steakhouse 71.
There's quite a number of really cool concept art pieces that show various ideas for the Tomorrowland area at the Magic Kingdom.
Here's a closer look at one of the concept pieces for Tomorrowland that you'll find in the Steakhouse 71 "waiting / check-in" area.
This is a concept print of Tomorrowland and specifically, the People Mover attraction. It's (I'm assuming), a giclee print of an original... but still, very cool. I love seeing how the quintessential guests were dressed in the 70s.
A piece of concept art for the Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain hangs on the wall in Steakhouse 71s check-in and waiting area.
Here's a photo of the main lounge area at Steakhouse 71. I suppose... you could grab a drink here before dinner... but the catch 22 is — if there's more than a five minute wait to get into the restaurant — the lounge is probably going to be quite busy as well.
Here's a look at one of the sofa seating nooks that are part of the Steakhouse 71 Lounge. It's a great place to grab a before dinner beverage... if it's not already too crowded.
My guess is... Steakhouse 71's capacity is around 244 guests. :)
The main dining area at Steakhouse 71 has a nice, clean, and moderately colorful aesthetic — and pretty much looks the same no matter what time of day you go. Steakhouse 71 has no outside facing windows, so all of the lighting is artificial.
The main dining area at Steakhouse 71 is mostly table and chair type seating. Along three of the four perimeter walls there's some booth and half booth seating as well.
The main dining room at Steakhouse 71.
An art instillation on one of the back walls at Steakhouse 71. The art style here does remind me of the old Grand Canyon Concourse at the Contemporary ... and I seem to remember a paper bag style that was very similar to this in Disney's past.
This area can be used for private groups (or has in the past anyway). There's a giant "pocket curtain" of sorts that can be slid across the length of the dining area, separating it from the main dining room. I haven't seen that happen since Steakhouse 71 has been open. The way the lighting is set up now, closing off this room would reduce lighting the main dining area a pretty substantially.
Here's one of the full booths at Steakhouse 71. They are a little more private than the tables and chairs that make up most of the dinning area.
There's no windows that open to the outdoors at Steakhouse 71, but there are these giant window separating the main dining area from the lounge area. Although I can't really say what kind of design style this is... it is pretty neat looking.
Each table is set with a wooden salt and pepper shaker and a candle. Some tables have blue napkins while other tables have mint green napkins.
The exit hallway at Steakhouse 71 is the same as the entry hallway... so if you didn't get a chance to look at some of the archival photos going in, you can stop and look at them on your way out! They are all taken in and around 1970 and cover some behind the scenes action as cast members were getting ready for 1971s opening of the Magic Kingdom.
The black and white photography that's hanging on the entrance hallway walls is from the Disney Archives, and it's mostly all production photos taken in and around opening day at the Magic Kingdom.
The hallway leading into Steakhouse 71 has a much different feel than the rest of the dining areas. It contains large brown beams set against eggshell walls with black and white archival photos hanging on one side. Be sure to take a look at the photos on your way in, or way out of Steakhouse 71.