There is a wonderful rooftop restaurant at the Reunion Resort called Eleven. I got to go there for an event, and I was excited to get to be wined and dined.
This rooftop bar/restaurant has great views. There’s a pool you can lounge in if you want. You can see all of the theme parks in the distance. It’s cool at night because you can see all the fireworks.
We started the event off with some cocktails as we socialize with other guests.
The appetizer table was set up outside so we could enjoy the views. The spread was nice. We had an array of options:
– Caesar salad
– Two different kinds of Hummus
– The Charcuterie Board was beautifully arranged with cured meats and artisan cheeses. There were sauces of jalapeño hatch peppers, and honey.
For dinner, it was served family style at each of the tables. The food just kept coming out. There was something for everyone to enjoy.
The Spinach Artichoke Dip was extremely creamy. It was a blend of Fontina and Manchego cheese. They served colorful tortilla chips on the side.
Meatballs came out and these were lamb meatballs with basil, a peanut crumble and saffron aioli. They had a slight gamey taste, but the saffron aioli helped hide that.
The Flatbed Pizza came out and everyone got excited. It was a Margarita Pizza. The dough had great flavor. There was a lot of melted cheese that normally a margarita pizza does not have. I love this because the cheese is sometimes the best part of the pizza.
There were beautiful Beef Steak Skewers that were on top of the bed of Couscous. The steak was tender and had a great pepper taste.
The Shrimp and Grits were amazing. There was so much on the plate. The grits were creamy and cheesy, the best I’ve ever had. The shrimp was tender, but not the star of the dish.
One of the side dishes was Broccolini. They sautéed this with butter and garlic. It was also cooked with raisins. This added a spectacular sweetness to the broccolini, which can sometimes be bitter.
Salmon was the fish for the night. This was a pan seared perfectly. It was flaky and fresh.
The Mac & Cheese came out last and now I know why. Because I would’ve eaten the entire bowl myself and would not have had room to try any of the other dishes. This mac & cheese was made with Fontina Mornay cheese. It was so creamy. Total comfort food.
It was time for dessert. They set the dessert tables up back outside. We got to enjoy:
– Key Lime Cheesecake. It was both sweet and tangy.
– Layered Cake Cups – there was chocolate, strawberry and vanilla icing available
This was the best way to experience Eleven. If you were in the area or staying at the Reunion Resort, you must check them out.
www.reunionresort.com/dining/eleven
Enjoy!
T
