Outpost Cafe

[outhikn]

The park has added some new menu item signage, just prior to entering the outside seating area, for Outpost Cafe.

Aside from fitting perfectly into the theming of the area. The signs are cool, as from a distance, the artwork looks as if it's painted directly onto burlap canvas. But it's not till you get close enough that you realize it's an actual print.

I'm sure the primary reason these were added was from a business perspective; enticing potential customers with the awesome prime rib 😊

But from a visitor perspective: I appreciate the signs as the entrees clearly show me what the restaurant has to offer, at a glance - unlike most amusement park restaurants where you're left hunting for some menu posted outside (if one even exists). Or walking indoor, and squinting at an overhead menu some distance away, just to figure out what they serve.

Very cool.

 

[CoasterTalkBob]

I had the prime rib tonight..... oh my God was it amazing..... Also the vegetable slaw was really great and unique. Sitting outside listening to all the jungle noises and stuff...... it's hard to believe that's the same park that nearly killed it's self a few years back.

 

[Nicole]

KDFans has conducted a full review (much to the confusion of the Outpost staff) and will publish it as soon as we have time to write the article and edit the photos.

 

[Coasternerd]

KDFans has conducted a full review (much to the confusion of the Outpost staff) and will publish it as soon as we have time to write the article and edit the photos.

I assume confusing because you were getting one of everything?

 

[Nicole]

Yes. We appeared to be complete gluttons, I imagine.

 

[horsesboy]

I assume confusing because you were getting one of everything?

I have eaten there so many times that on my last visit I was greeted with nice to see you again what are you having today. Honestly I don't think there is a bad item on the menu but I lean heavily to the cold sides being better then the hot ones.

 

[EdK]

KDFans has conducted a full review (much to the confusion of the Outpost staff) and will publish it as soon as we have time to write the article and edit the photos.

Just out of curiosity, do you also plan to review KD's Grand Carnivale food offerings. Seems a lot like F&W at BGW and I'd be curious to see how the two compare.

 

[Nicole]

@Zachary and I haven't discussed Grand Carnivale yet.

 

[outhikn]

As a minor change, Outpost is now offering Mac & Cheese as an additional side; where granted, not an earth-shattering change - as it seems to be very similar to the same side offered at Grain & Grill - I like how it gives families (especially mine) additional "comfort food" options.

This change also reminds me of a conversation I had with Chef Denis back in May, where he mentioned that he may give the Outpost Cafe sous chefs the freedom to add new sides, as time goes on.

So though the restaurant has only been open for a little over 2 months now, it's cool that we're already getting new options (and yet not taking anything away).

 

[Coasternerd]

As a minor change, Outpost is now offering Mac & Cheese as an additional side; where granted, not an earth-shattering change - as it seems to be very similar to the same side offered at Grain & Grill - I like how it gives families (especially mine) additional "comfort food" options.

This change also reminds me of a conversation I had with Chef Denis back in May, where he mentioned that he may give the Outpost Cafe sous chefs the freedom to add new sides, as time goes on.

So though the restaurant has only been open for a little over 2 months now, it's cool that we're already getting new options (and yet not taking anything away).

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Damn that chicken looks good though

 

[outhikn]

Damn that chicken looks good though

And that chicken truly was... as I waited in line for several minutes today for them to finish cooking a new batch; where the chicken was so incredibly moist and delicious.

 

[Coasternerd]

And that chicken truly was... as I waited in line for several minutes today for them to finish cooking a new batch; where the chicken was so incredibly moist and delicious.

I know what I’m getting on my next visit to KD

 

[Nicole]

Wow, we still haven’t managed to post our review, have we? It keeps getting bumped. Hopefully this weekend!

 

[outhikn]

With the opening of Jungle X this past weekend (3/11), I finally got my Outpost-fix; which I've been craving ever since the restaurant closed with Haunt.

As expected, the menu is still the same. But what I was really impressed with was the size of the grilled chicken pieces.

Though the following picture does not adequately convey the size, here was my plate from Saturday:


And then on Sunday, take a look at this (better photographed) gargantuan piece - noting how it almost doesn't even fit on the plate:


From the pics, you can see that the serving size of the sides has shrunk a bit (at least for chicken as the entree). But if they continue serving up chicken like this... 😍

 

[bwick29]

Wife's chicken portion was massive. My prime rib was two very fatty slices, albeit delicious, and the saddest piece of bread ever. Potatoes were delicious, but the sides have definitely shrunk in size. I'd have been a bit upset with the portion sizes on a $20 meal had it not been for the season dining. I think I'll keep my beef fix satisfied at Grain & Grill with that spectacular chimichurri and stick with other options at Outpost.

 

[Crunchewy]

Massive chicken is not what I'd be looking for. I'd rather have more generous sides and a non-abnormal sized piece of chicken.

 

[rswashdc]

Last time I went to Grain and Grill I got pretty hefty size sides, so maybe it’s just the server.

 

[bwick29]

On the 4th, the Grain & Grill sides were well-portioned and the sirloin was amazing. That chimichurri is sooooo good.
On Saturday, the Outpost portions (prime rib, side of potatoes, and bread) were very small. The G&G sides were still well-portioned but the sirloin was a bit tough and over-done.

Outpost has always been my favorite since it opened, but G&G is quickly becoming my undercover love this season.

Edit: I realized I've raved about the chimichurri twice in two hours. Sorry not sorry 🤣