Perched atop the Coronado Springs’ Gran Destino Tower sits Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood. The beautiful restaurant is features Spanish flavors and seafood in a mellow yet upscale atmosphere. 

While I appreciate the feel and the food, the restaurant isn’t one we’ll probably visit too often. Definitely not a spot I’d take the littles and probably not even a reservation I’d make unless we were staying in the tower and didn’t want to venture out too far for dinner. 

I know not all travelers feel the same, but when we are at Walt Disney World, we want to be Disney-ed every where. We’re doing character meals, highly themed dining options or something cheap (well, cheapish) and quick to hit our next attraction. Toledo is a gorgeous restaurant but doesn’t really hit those marks for us. It’s easily something we could find outside of the gates or even closer to home.

All that said, Coronado Springs is a conference resort. All guests here may not be Disney geeks like we are, and this is a great spot for post-meeting eating or a business meal without having to leave your resort. In fact, this is exactly what brought us to Toledo. We were being hosted at Gran Destino during the Owner’s Summit and wanted to talk strategy while eating something a little more upscale. Toledo absolutely fit the bill for our purposes, and it must’ve done so for other attendees, as we were able to network quite a bit before and after our meal both in the restaurant and next door at the Dahlia Lounge.

The Menu

As mentioned, seafood and Spanish-inspired cuisine are the standouts here. The drinks, as well, are quite nice.

Dahlia Lounge

Across the floor you’ll find the Spanish surrealism-inspired Dahlia Lounge, which is the perfect accompaniment to Toledo for before or after dinner drinks. Of course, it’s also a beautiful stop on its own if you’re just craving a splash with a view. The full bar—with its top-notch mixologists—offers up delicious libations to complement your surroundings. The wine selection includes an impressive array of high-end Spanish cavas.

The Verdict

Conferencing? Yes, give a it a go. Tastes are on point for most dishes and drinks! Aside from that, unless you’re on a date night (gorgeous views!), you can probably skip it for something more…Disney.

Am I off base? Or do you agree? Share in the comments!