Pastoral Palate - EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Pastoral Palate debuted at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and returns for its fifth appearance in 2026. “Feast on hearty Bavarian fare and decadent Black Forest cake.” This year, the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes place January 16 – February 23, 2026.

Menu for Pastoral Palate at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Food:

Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes, and Balsamic Glaze – $8.79
Black Forest Cake: Chocolate Mousse with Morello Cherries and Chantilly Cream – $4.99

Beverages:

*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.

3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (7.0% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
81Bay Brewing Rosé Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL (5.4% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
Frozen Rosé – $7.25
🆕 Hex Vom Dasenstein Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany ($20/bottle) – $7.00
A Play on Rosé Flight – $13.50

Photos of Menu Items from Pastoral Palate at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes, and Balsamic Glaze – $8.79

Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic $7.75 — Red Wine-Braised Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes, and Balsamic Glaze – $8.79

The meat was extremely tender, we didn’t even need a knife. The parsnip puree added another great layer to this well-plated and hefty dish. Ours came with two pieces of the short rib, simple enough to split with a friend and/or loved one. Recommended. We rate this a 7 out of 7.

Black Forest Cake: Chocolate Mousse with Morello Cherries and Chantilly Cream – $4.99

This cake features a chocolate feather similar to what we’ve seen in Peter Pan and Dumbo-themed desserts elsewhere at Walt Disney World. It’s also not obvious from the presentation, but there are cherries inside the cake as well. The chocolate isn’t too sweet, and better than the cake they serve at Biergarten. Everything is in balance. The rich dark chocolate in the mousse is offset with a little milk chocolate. The cherries aren’t overpowering, and the cream is pretty flavorless. Still, we recommend this. It’s a great dessert. We rate this a 6 out of 7.

3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (7.0% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.

From 3 Daughters Brewing on Untappd: “Our Rosé Cider is light pink in color with hints of berry and citrus. It is refreshing yet crisp for the perfect Florida drink. Naturally Gluten Free.”

81Bay Brewing Rosé Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL (5.4% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.

81Bay Brewing Co. on Untappd describes their Rosé Blonde Ale as being made with “strawberry and hibiscus.”

Frozen Rosé – $7.25

Frozen Rosé’s are becoming increasingly popular at these festivals, so here’s the obligatory offering this time around. It’s neither here nor there. We rate this a 4 out of 7.

NEW Hex Vom Dasenstein Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany ($20/bottle) – $7.00

From Marussia Beverages USA: “The dark ruby red wine combines a fine fruit bouquet with a warm full body.”

Location of Pastoral Palate at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Pastoral Palate is conveniently located adjacent to the Germany Pavilion on World Showcase Promenade. You can find it at number 11 on the map below.

More Information

Check out our review of everything new at this year’s festival here, and our overview of all food items here!
All of our 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts coverage is available from our landing page!
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