Bourbon Steak by chef Michael Mina will replace Shula’s Steak House at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

After 25 years inside the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Shula’s Steak House is being punted in favor of some fresh meat.

Bourbon Steak, Michael Mina’s pricey paean to pyrolized proteins, is replacing the football legend’s chophouse, which will take its final reservation June 14. Bourbon Steak’s Orlando outpost will be the restaurant’s 10th location and will incorporate distinct features and details when it opens later this summer.

“Each Bourbon Steak is uniquely designed to represent the environment it’s in, and I’m excited to unveil what we have in store for Orlando,” Mina said in a statement.

And that includes the menu, though USDA Prime steaks, Japanese wagyu and Maine lobster pot pie are a given. Indeed, the menu’s prices will lend it “special occasion” status — the D.C. Bourbon Steak is where the Obamas famously dined for their 20th anniversary, after all.

The Egyptian-born chef and James Beard Award winner operates 27 restaurants under the Mina Group banner, a company he started with former pro tennis player Andre Agassi. And if you’re wondering about Mina’s thoughts on the game, or his favorite dish and guilty pleasure, read our “10 Questions” interview with the celebrated chef.

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This article appears in The 420 Issue 2025.