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The Ultimate Guide to Dining at Disney | Disney World Restaurants

Walt Disney World isn’t just about filling your day with rides and shows. It’s about filling your bellies, too!

With over 170 restaurants to choose from across its four theme parks, two water parks, and numerous resort hotels, it can be difficult to plan which one is best for you.

Quick-Service Restaurants

Pizza and Monster Cupcake meal at Everything Pop at Pop Century in Disney World.

Quick-service restaurants offer a fast and casual dining experience, with guests ordering at a counter and picking up their food.

Here are the quick-service restaurants at Disney World:

Magic Kingdom

  • Aloha Isle: A snack stand serving Dole Whip and other treats.
  • Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies: A snack stand serving ice cream and other treats.
  • Casey’s Corner: A hot dog stand serving classic ballpark-style hot dogs.
  • Columbia Harbour House: A seafood restaurant serving fish, chicken, and sandwiches.
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe: A restaurant serving chicken nuggets, sandwiches, and salads.
  • Golden Oak Outpost: A snack stand serving chicken nuggets and other treats.
  • Main Street Bakery: A bakery serving pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe: A restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired cuisine.
  • Pinocchio Village Haus: A restaurant serving pizza, salads, and sandwiches.
  • The Friar’s Nook: A snack stand serving mac and cheese, hot dogs, and other treats.
  • Tortuga Tavern: A snack stand serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Epcot

  • Connections Eatery: A restaurant serving international cuisine.
  • Fife and Drum Tavern: A snack stand serving hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats.
  • Katsura Grill: A restaurant serving Japanese-inspired cuisine.
  • La Cantina de San Angel: A snack stand serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired cuisine.
  • Lotus Blossom Cafe: A restaurant serving Chinese-inspired cuisine.
  • Refreshment Outpost: A snack stand serving hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats.
  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue: A restaurant serving barbecue and craft beer.
  • Sunshine Seasons: A food court serving international cuisine.

Hollywood Studios

  • ABC Commissary: A food court serving international cuisine.
  • Backlot Express: A restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
  • Catalina Eddie’s: A snack stand serving hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats.
  • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo: A snack stand serving out-of-this-world cuisine.
  • Dockside Diner: A restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
  • Fairfax Fare: A snack stand serving hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats.
  • PizzeRizzo: A pizzeria serving individual-sized pizzas.
  • Ronto Roasters: A snack stand serving roasted meats and other treats.
  • Rosie’s All-American Cafe: A restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
  • The Trolley Car Cafe: A snack stand serving hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats.
  • Woody’s Lunch Box: A snack stand serving sandwiches and salads.

Animal Kingdom

  • Creature Comforts: A snack stand serving coffee, pastries, and other treats.
  • Flame Tree Barbecue: A barbecue restaurant serving ribs, chicken, and sandwiches.
  • Harambe Market: A snack stand serving African-inspired cuisine.
  • Pizzafari: A pizzeria serving individual-sized pizzas.
  • Restaurantosaurus: A restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
  • Satu’li Canteen: A snack stand serving bowls and sandwiches.
  • Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes: A snack stand serving Asian-inspired cuisine.

Disney Springs

  • 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck: A food truck serving Mexican-inspired cuisine.
  • Amorette’s Patisserie: A bakery serving pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
  • Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza: A pizzeria serving individual-sized pizzas.
  • Chicken Guy: A restaurant serving chicken tenders and other treats.
  • Cookes of Dublin: A restaurant serving Irish-inspired cuisine.
  • D-Luxe Burger: A restaurant serving burgers and other treats.
  • Disney Food Trucks: A food truck serving various cuisine.
  • Earl of Sandwich: A restaurant serving sandwiches and salads.
  • Local Green Orlando Food Truck: A food truck serving healthy cuisine.
  • Mac and Cheese Food Truck: A food truck serving mac and cheese and other treats.
  • Morimoto Asia Street Food: A snack stand serving Asian-inspired cuisine.
  • Pepe by Jose Andres: A snack stand serving Spanish-inspired cuisine.
  • Pizza Ponte: A pizzeria serving individual-sized pizzas.
  • The Daily Poutine: A snack stand serving poutine and other treats.
  • The Polite Pig: A restaurant serving barbecue and other treats.
  • The Smokehouse at House of Blues: A restaurant serving barbecue and other treats.

Resort Hotels

  • Ale and Compass Market: A market serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Yacht Club Resort.
  • Backstretch Pool Bar: A pool bar serving snacks and drinks at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa.
  • Banana Cabana: A snack stand serving snacks and drinks at Caribbean Beach Resort.
  • Bar Riva: A snack stand serving snacks and drinks at Riviera Resort.
  • Beach Club Marketplace: A market serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Beach Club Resort.
  • Beaches Pool Bar and Grill: A pool bar serving snacks and drinks at Grand Floridian Resort.
  • BoardWalk Deli: A deli serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at BoardWalk.
  • Boardwalk Pizza Window: A pizzeria serving individual-sized pizzas at BoardWalk.
  • Cafe Rix: A cafe serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Coronado Springs Resort.
  • Capt. Cook’s: A restaurant serving breakfast and lunch at Polynesian Village Resort.
  • Centertown Market: A market serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Caribbean Beach Resort.
  • Contempo Cafe: A cafe serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Contemporary Resort.
  • End Zone Food Court: A food court serving international cuisine at All Star Sports Resort.
  • Everything Pop: A food court serving international cuisine at Pop Century Resort.
  • Gasparilla Grill and Games: A restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Grand Floridian Resort.
  • Geyser Point Bar and Grill: A restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, and other treats at Wilderness Lodge.
  • Good’s Food To Go: A snack stand serving snacks and drinks at Old Key West Resort.
  • Gurgling Suitcase: A snack stand serving snacks and drinks at Old Key West Resort.
  • Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill: A pool bar serving snacks and drinks at Yacht & Beach Club Resort.
  • Intermission Food Court: A food court serving international cuisine at All Star Music Resort.
  • Landscape of Flavors: A food court serving international cuisine at Art of Animation Resort.
  • Leaning Palms: A snack stand serving snacks and drinks at Typhoon Lagoon

Table Service Restaurants

Table service restaurants offer a more leisurely dining experience, with servers taking orders and delivering food to your table. Here are the table service restaurants at Disney World:

Magic Kingdom

  • Be Our Guest Restaurant: A French-inspired restaurant serving breakfast and lunch in the Beast’s castle.
  • Cinderella’s Royal Table: A character dining experience inside Cinderella’s castle, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Liberty Tree Tavern: A colonial-style restaurant serving American cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • The Plaza Restaurant: A casual restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch and dinner.
  • Tony’s Town Square Restaurant: An Italian restaurant inspired by Lady and the Tramp, serving lunch and dinner.
  • The Crystal Palace: A character dining experience serving breakfast and lunch.
  • The Diamond Horseshoe: A restaurant serving American cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen: A themed restaurant serving exotic cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Epcot

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: A character dining experience serving Norwegian cuisine for breakfast and lunch.
  • Biergarten: A German-themed restaurant serving sausages, schnitzel, and beer for lunch and dinner.
  • Chefs de France: A French restaurant serving haute cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse: A high-end steakhouse serving premium cuts of meat for lunch and dinner.
  • Monsieur Paul: A French restaurant serving elegant cuisine for dinner.
  • Coral Reef Restaurant: A seafood restaurant serving fish, seafood, and steak for lunch and dinner.
  • Garden Grill: A character dining experience serving American cuisine for breakfast and lunch.
  • La Hacienda de San Angel: A Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Nine Dragons Restaurant: A Chinese restaurant serving Asian-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • San Angel Inn Restaurante: A Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Teppan Edo: A Japanese restaurant serving sushi, steak, and other Japanese-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria: A pizzeria serving individual-sized pizzas and other Italian-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Hollywood Studios

  • 50’s Prime Time Cafe: A retro-themed restaurant serving classic American comfort food for lunch and dinner.
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby: A replica of the famous Hollywood restaurant, serving upscale American cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Mama Melrose’s: An Italian restaurant serving pasta, seafood, and meat dishes for lunch and dinner.
  • Sci-Fi Dine-In: A themed restaurant serving American cuisine while you watch sci-fi movies for lunch and dinner.
  • Hollywood and Vine: A character dining experience serving American cuisine for breakfast and lunch.
  • Roundup Rodeo BBQ: A barbecue restaurant serving ribs, chicken, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner.

Animal Kingdom

  • Tusker House Restaurant: A character dining experience serving African-inspired cuisine for breakfast and lunch.
  • Yak and Yeti Restaurant: A pan-Asian restaurant serving noodle bowls, stir-fries, and curries for lunch and dinner.
  • Tiffins: A signature restaurant serving international cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Rainforest Cafe: A themed restaurant serving American cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Resort Hotels

  • Boma: An African-themed restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge, serving breakfast and dinner.
  • Jiko: A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge, serving dinner.
  • Sanaa: An Indian-inspired restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge, serving breakfast and dinner.
  • Victoria Falls: A restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge, serving breakfast and dinner.
  • ‘Ohana: A Hawaiian-themed restaurant at Polynesian Village Resort, serving breakfast and dinner.
  • Kona Cafe: A casual restaurant at Polynesian Village Resort, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Grand Floridian Cafe: A casual restaurant at Grand Floridian Resort, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Citricos: A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at Grand Floridian Resort, serving dinner.
  • Narcoossee’s: A seafood restaurant at Grand Floridian Resort, serving dinner.
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse: A high-end steakhouse at Yacht & Beach Club Resort, serving dinner.
  • Beaches and Cream: A casual restaurant at Yacht & Beach Club Resort, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Ale and Compass: A casual restaurant at Yacht Club Resort, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Trattoria al Forno: An Italian restaurant at BoardWalk, serving breakfast and dinner.
  • Flying Fish: A seafood restaurant at BoardWalk, serving dinner.
  • Big River Grille and Brewing Works: A brewery and restaurant at BoardWalk, serving lunch and dinner.
  • The Turf Club Bar and Grill: A casual restaurant at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, serving lunch and dinner.
  • The Turf Club Lounge: A lounge at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, serving small plates and drinks.
  • Three Bridges Bar and Grill: A casual restaurant at Coronado Springs Resort, serving lunch and dinner.
  • Toledo: A Spanish-inspired restaurant at Coronado Springs Resort, serving dinner.
  • Maya Grill: A Mexican restaurant at Coronado Springs Resort, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Rix Sports Bar and Grill: A sports bar and grill at Coronado Springs Resort, serving lunch and dinner.
  • Sebastian’s Bistro: A Caribbean-inspired restaurant at Caribbean Beach Resort, serving breakfast and dinner.
  • Olivia’s Cafe: A casual restaurant at Old Key West Resort, serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Steakhouse 71: A steakhouse at Contemporary Resort, serving dinner.
  • Topolino’s Terrace: A signature restaurant at Riviera Resort, serving breakfast and dinner.

Character Dining

Character dining experiences allow guests to meet their favorite Disney characters while enjoying a meal. Here are the character dining experiences at Disney World:

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Meet Disney princesses while enjoying Norwegian cuisine for breakfast and lunch at Epcot.
  • Cape May Cafe: Meet Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck while enjoying breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.
  • Chef Mickey’s: Meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald Duck while enjoying breakfast and dinner at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
  • Cinderella’s Royal Table: Meet Cinderella and her friends while enjoying breakfast and lunch inside Cinderella’s castle at Magic Kingdom.
  • The Crystal Palace: Meet Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore while enjoying breakfast and lunch at Magic Kingdom.
  • Garden Grill: Meet Chip ‘n’ Dale, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto while enjoying breakfast and lunch at Epcot.
  • Hollywood and Vine: Meet Disney Junior characters while enjoying breakfast and lunch at Hollywood Studios.
  • Ravello: Meet Goofy, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse while enjoying breakfast on Saturdays at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World.
  • ‘Ohana: Meet Lilo, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto while enjoying breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
  • Topolino’s Terrace: Meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck while enjoying breakfast at Disney’s Riviera Resort.
  • Tusker House: Meet Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Mickey Mouse while enjoying breakfast and lunch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
  • 1900 Park Fare: Meet Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Tiana while enjoying breakfast and dinner at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.
  • Artist Point: Meet Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and The Evil Queen while enjoying dinner at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Fine/Signature Dining

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Fine/signature dining experiences offer upscale cuisine and exceptional service. Here are the fine/signature dining experiences at Disney World:

Magic Kingdom

  • Cinderella’s Royal Table: A character dining experience inside Cinderella’s castle, serving breakfast and lunch.

Epcot

  • Le Cellier Steakhouse: A high-end steakhouse serving premium cuts of meat for lunch and dinner.
  • Monsieur Paul: A French restaurant serving elegant cuisine for dinner.
  • Takumi-Tei: A Japanese restaurant serving high-end cuisine for dinner.

Hollywood Studios

  • The Hollywood Brown Derby: A replica of the famous Hollywood restaurant, serving upscale American cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Animal Kingdom

  • Tiffins Restaurant: A signature restaurant serving international cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Resort Hotels

  • Topolino’s Terrace: A signature restaurant serving French and Italian cuisine for breakfast and dinner at Riviera Resort.
  • Jiko – The Cooking Place: An African, Indian, and Mediterranean restaurant serving dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
  • Cítricos: A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant serving dinner at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
  • Narcoossee’s: A seafood restaurant serving dinner at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
  • Victoria & Albert’s: A AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine for dinner at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
  • Il Mulino: An Italian trattoria serving dinner at Swan Hotel.
  • Shula’s Steak House: A steakhouse serving dinner at Dolphin Hotel.
  • Todd English’s bluezoo: A seafood restaurant serving dinner at Dolphin Hotel.
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse: A steakhouse serving dinner at Yacht Club Resort.
  • Flying Fish: A seafood restaurant serving dinner at BoardWalk Inn.
  • California Grill: A restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine for dinner at Contemporary Resort.
  • Capa: A Spanish-influenced rooftop steakhouse serving dinner at Four Seasons Resort.

Disney Springs

  • The Boathouse: A seafood and steak restaurant serving lunch and dinner at Disney Springs.
  • Paddlefish: A seafood restaurant serving lunch and dinner at Disney Springs.
  • Morimoto Asia: A pan-Asian restaurant serving lunch and dinner at Disney Springs.
  • STK Orlando: A steakhouse serving lunch and dinner at Disney Springs.
  • Jaleo by José Andrés: A Spanish restaurant serving lunch and dinner at Disney Springs.
  • Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill: A restaurant serving California cuisine for lunch and dinner at Disney Springs.

Special Dietary Needs and Food Allergies

Disney World restaurants are happy to accommodate guests with special dietary needs and food allergies. Guests can note their dietary requests at the time of reservation and speak with a manager upon arrival at the dining location.

Dining Plans

Disney World offers several dining plans that allow guests to prepay for their meals and snacks. The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan and the Disney Dining Plan are available for guests staying at Disney Resort hotels.

Conclusion

With so many restaurants to choose from, Disney World is a foodie’s paradise.

From table service to quick service, character dining to fine/signature dining, there’s something for everyone at Disney World.

Whether you’re looking for a leisurely meal or a quick snack, Disney World has got you covered.

As Chef Remy would say, bon appetit!

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Matthew Manganaro
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