PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

The name is a tribute to the Peabody Orlando's resident ducks, who parade ceremoniously along the red carpet in and out of the lobby every day, while the food is a tribute to chefs who create a menu that changes weekly. It might include succulent Alaskan halibut with lobster mashed potatoes and lobster reduction, or lemon grass skewered bluefin tuna. At other times, hope for a tender veal chop marinated in apple cider and honey and served medium rare; steamed red snapper in tomato fricassee and fennel; or sautéed salmon on a bed of couscous with black olives, tomatoes, and chives. A vegetarian entree is served each night. And don't skip dessert, especially if the hot chocolate mousse is on the menu. Dux is best reserved for a very special night out or a meal on an expense account. Candlelit tables surround a large chandelier, and textured gold walls are hung with watercolors of the various duck species. (Speaking of ducks, you won't find any on the menu -- staffers say that would be sacrilege.) The impeccable service that's a signature of the hotel carries into the restaurant, and Dux has one of the best wine lists in Orlando. Note: Because the convention trade slows in August, it's one of the best times to try Dux and avoid crowds. Early birds sometimes have the dining room to themselves.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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