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Ever since Walt Disney World’s shopping district, Disney Springs, reopened on May 20th, more and more restaurants and retailers have been coming back.

Disney Springs

And today TONS of spots reopened, including DisneyStyle, City Works Eatery & Pour House, and The Ganachery. But that’s not all!

Raglan Road is back! The Irish pub and restaurant planned to reopen on June 10th, and open on June 10th they did! And you KNOW we were on the scene to check it out.

Raglan Road

People were pretty pumped to see Raglan Road reopening, and there was a line outside the restaurant.

Raglan Road reopening

Like other spots around Disney Springs, Raglan Road had a sign out front outlining its health and safety measures, including keeping 6 feet away from others, increased sanitization, and safe screens in front of staff.

Raglan Road sign

We were seated outside at the restaurant, where we noticed a contactless QR code menu, but if you don’t have a smartphone, don’t worry — Raglan Road is also offering paper menus upon request.

Raglan Road QR Menu

Upon its reopening, Raglan Road is offering a condensed menu, but items like the Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, Fish & Chips, and the Braised Be Beef are still available.

Raglan Road paper menu

To get a little taste of Raglan Road again, we sat down and ordered an appetizer. But before our order came out, our server gave us some complimentary Irish soda bread with a Guinness and sugar reduction with olive oil for dipping.

Irish soda bread at Raglan Road

As for the food we ordered, we opted for the Nom Nom Wings, which come smothered in an Asian-inspired sauce with honey, chili flakes, soy sauce, and ginger sauce. We found these $15.00 wings a tad salty for our tastebuds, but when paired with an ice-cold pint, they could be pretty satisfying.

Nom Nom Wings at Raglan Road

When we got our check, we were brought a contactless card reader, where we could tap or swipe our card.

Contactless card reader at Raglan Road

Beyond the restaurant’s indoor and outdoor dining areas, Raglan’s Road retail store reopened today so you can stock up on Guinness T-shirts and other Irish pub-inspired goods.

Raglan Road store reopening

In the store, we noticed social distancing markers on the floor, plexiglass in front of cashiers, and a sign asking guests to touch as few items as possible.

Raglan Road store

And because you KNOW Disney Springs LOVES its outdoor bars, Raglan Road’s own outdoor to-go bar was setting up, ready to pour pints and glasses of wine.

Raglan Road outdoor bar reopening

Slowly but surely, more spots are opening back up at Disney Springs, making this shopping district feel a bit more like its old self again! Seeing Raglan Road reopened and buzzing gets us even MORE excited for when Walt Disney World theme parks reopen in mid-July!

Are you excited that Raglan Road has reopened at Disney Springs? Let us know your go-to meal here in the comments!

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We’ve been working our way around the reopened restaurants in Disney Springs to check out what’s new!

Paradiso 37 Outside View

And we recently made our way over to Paradiso 37 to see what’s cookin’! This restaurant is known for its massive tequila bar and delicious tapas, so we were excited to dig in!

Atmosphere

Paradiso 37 manages to create a vibe that has a good balance between casual and upscale. And with outdoor seating with a view of the water, it’s a great spot to enjoy some apps and drinks when the weather is nice!

Paradiso 37 Outdoor Bar

As we’ve noticed at other Disney Springs locations, Paradiso 37 has implemented additional health and safety measures, including paper menus, gloves and masks for the servers, and increased sanitization.

Paradiso 37 Paper Menu

Paradiso 37 is offering a limited menu for the time being, but our server confirmed that other fan-favorite menu items will return in the future! Despite the reduced options, they still had a solid selection of eats and drinks.

Paradiso 37 Drink Menu

Though the restaurant is using paper napkins, we did receive regular silverware.

Paradiso 37 Plate and Silverware

Now that we’ve gotten settled, let’s dive into the exciting part — FOOD! (And drinks, of course!)

Eats

Since Paradiso 37 is known for its drink selection, we had to start off with a cocktail! We opted for the Volcano Eruption ($14), which is made with coconut rum, banana liquor coconut cream, pineapple juice, and topped with a grenadine “eruption.”

Volcano Eruption

And we were definitely happy with our selection! The drink was really sweet, refreshing, and pretty light.

We also opted for the Beef Empanadas appetizer ($16), which are artisan pastries filled with savory beef and served with a side of sour cream.

Beef Empanadas

The empanadas were really good — although they admittedly weren’t the best we’d ever had. They weren’t at all spicy, which is good for those looking for a mild option. We thought they could have used more filling, but the crust was AMAZING! It had a great crunchy and buttery texture. Here’s a closer look at the inside of the empanada.

We even spotted a Hidden Mickey in the crust! Can you find it?? Here’s a hint — look towards the top-right!

Beef Empanada

From the entree list, we chose the Seared Salmon Fillet ($31), which came with cilantro rice, roasted vegetables, and grilled lemon.

Seared Salmon Fillet

Our server mentioned that this was one of her favorite things on the menu, and we can see why! We really enjoyed the flavor of the salmon, and it was cooked well. Here’s a peek at the cross-section of the salmon!

Seared Salmon Fillet

And the sides were delicious as well! The veggies get two big thumbs up from us, and the cilantro flavor in the rice was relatively understated.

Cilantro Rice, Roasted Vegetables, and Grilled Lemon

And, of course, we had to cap off the meal with some dessert! We chose the Mini Ice Cream Cones ($13), which comes with four waffle cones with vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cookies n’ cream ice cream flavors.

Mini Ice Cream Cones

The mini ice cream cones were good (and cute!), but they got really messy and they melted SUPER fast! So, unless you have a group to eat them with right away, you might end up with a bunch of melted ice cream.

Mini Ice Cream Cones

Our server noticed our struggle with the melted ice cream, so she brought out a spoon wrapped in a napkin to help us out!

Nosh or Not?

Paradiso 37 may be right for you if:

You’re looking for a restaurant with an expansive tequila selection.
You want to order several small plates to share with your party.
The weather is nice and you want to take advantage of outdoor seating.
You’re looking for a place with a fun atmosphere.

You may want to skip Paradiso 37 if:

You’re not a fan of Latin American cuisine.
You’re looking for a menu with a ton a variety.
Dessert is the most important part of your meal.

Overall

We had a couple of definite standouts at Paradiso 37! We really enjoyed the cocktail, empanadas, and salmon. And our server was on top of all of the new safety protocols. In fact, at the end of the meal, she sanitized the book, pen, and our credit card before returning it to us.

Overall, we’d say the food was good, the service was great, and the atmosphere was fun. But there are a to of incredible restaurants in Disney Springs and Paradiso 37, while good, just doesn’t hold up against most of them.

Have you dined at Paradiso 37? Share your experience with us in the comments!

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