The Homecomin’ Country Fried Steak is a massive, savory Southern feast at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ with gravy, sides, and serious flavor.
If you’ve ever looked at a menu and thought, “I would like to wrestle my dinner,” allow us to introduce you to the Country Fried Steak at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Located at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort, Homecomin’ is known for its unapologetically Southern comfort food. Still, this particular entrée doesn’t just lean into comfort — it tucks you in, reads you a bedtime story, and then dares you to finish it.
Let’s start with the official description:
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Perfectly seasoned, lightly battered then fried and topped with sawmill gravy. Served with creamy mashed potatoes, Southern green beans and a cheddar drop biscuit | $34
Now let’s translate that into reality: “Prepare yourself.”
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Country Fried Steak Portion Size: Bring a Forklift
When this plate hit the table, we briefly considered asking if it was meant for a family of four. The steak alone could double as a flotation device in the event of sudden flooding at Disney Springs. It was sprawling, golden, and gloriously crisp under a generous blanket of sawmill gravy.
The portion size is not “hearty.” It is not “generous.” It is “Did someone accidentally give us the catering platter?” Still, let’s be clear: we eat food and write about it for a living. We train for this. We carbo-load for this. Additionally, we have emotional support stretchy pants for this. Still, we could not finish this meal in one sitting. However, we did enjoy the leftovers as a late-night meal while typing about theme park food.
Guests looking for a massive savory meal, this one qualifies — and then some.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Country Fried Steak Flavor: Southern Comfort Dialed to Eleven
Everything offered excellent flavor. The steak is indeed perfectly seasoned, with a crispy, well-executed batter that delivers a satisfying crunch before yielding tender beef. The sawmill gravy is rich, peppery, and unapologetically Southern. Combined? It’s a savory flavor bomb.
The batter plus gravy situation is intense. This is not a whisper of flavor. This is a well-prepared front-porch sermon delivered through your taste buds. Trust us! We know the difference between a well-prepared sermon and someone just winging it! The crispy coating soaks up that creamy gravy like it was born to do exactly that — because it was.
That said, the powerful savory batter may be overwhelming for some guests. By the halfway mark, we began to understand that this dish does not come to play. It comes to dominate.
The Supporting Cast: Carb Diplomats
Thankfully, the sides step in as heroic mediators with a little help from our Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ refillable sipper, constantly refilled with Coke Zero Sugar.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Silky, buttery, and substantial enough to hold their own against the gravy avalanche happening inches away. They absorb extra sauce beautifully and provide a smoother, less crunchy bite between forkfuls of fried magnificence.
Southern Green Beans
These are not decorative green beans. These are “we’ve been simmering with purpose” green beans. Tender, savory, and deeply seasoned, just enough to reset your palate. They’re the responsible friend telling you to drink water between bites. steak’s richness
Cheddar Drop Biscuit
Still, then there’s the cheddar drop biscuit. Golden, cheesy, slightly crumbly, and absolutely unnecessary in terms of caloric restraint — yet completely necessary in terms of joy. We saved it for a late-night meal. Yes, it tasted as good as we remembered, even as a part of a second meal.
It’s the kind of biscuit that makes you question whether you truly needed utensils in the first place. However, paired with this meal? It feels like the Southern version of a victory lap.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Country Fried Steak: The Overwhelm Factor
We would be remiss if we didn’t reiterate: the batter combined with the gravy may be overwhelming for some guests. If you prefer lighter fare or nuanced flavors, this might feel like a Southern symphony played exclusively with tubas. However, the green beans and mashed potatoes do help balance the robust savoriness of the country fried steak. Alternating bites is essential strategy. Think of it as palate management. Still, even with tactical pacing, this is a heavy-hitting dish.
Value at $34
At $34, this isn’t an impulse order. Nonetheless, considering the sheer volume of food on the plate, it absolutely earns its price tag. You’re essentially ordering dinner and tomorrow’s lunch — whether you planned to or not. Do not forget about military and annual pass discounts at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
If you’re splitting this? Smart move.
If you’re not splitting this? Godspeed.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Country Fried Steak
The Country Fried Steak at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is a monument to Southern indulgence. It’s crispy, savory, hearty, and absolutely massive. Every component delivers excellent flavor, from the boldly seasoned steak to the balancing sides and that dangerously good cheddar drop biscuit.
Just know what you’re signing up for. This isn’t a “light lunch before shopping” situation. This is a “cancel your evening plans and contemplate life choices” entrée. Moreover, if you’re craving a massive savory meal that proudly waves the fried-food flag high above Disney Springs, this one qualifies — in capital letters.
Now, if you somehow finish it in one sitting? Let us know! We love hearing tales of food grandeur!
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