House of Blues
At Disney Springs, a Southern-leaning restaurant pairs with a music hall wrapped in folk art.
1490 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407 FYI · Disney Springs · Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
407 FYI · A Venue PageAmerican · Southern Comfort · $$$ · Disney Springs
The Write-Up
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' brings a homey Florida farmhouse feel to Disney Springs, generous and welcoming from the first plate. Art's Famous Fried Chicken leads, with Thigh High Chicken Biscuits, Church Lady Deviled Eggs, and Momma's Mac & Cheese piled in portions guests describe as huge. Save room for Hummingbird Cake or Shine Cake, and expect a wait that regulars say is worth it.
1602 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
American · Southern Comfort
$$$
District Story
A shopping village opened in 1975, a town history written for a 2015 rebrand, and springs built to match the story. This is the documented version, told straight.
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