Best Lounge Food

[BeachMouse1]

So what lounges have the best food?

 

[dcassetta]

In the resorts, we like Enchanted Rose at GF and Victoria Falls at AKL Jambo, and Ale & Compass at YC

In the parks, Nomad Lounge at AK

 

[loves to dive]

All of the above and HBD Lounge in HS. You can order from the HBD menu.

 

[SkyGuy]

We like the food at Territory Lounge in the WL - Geyser Point is also pretty good, but that’s a straight-up bar. The bar at Steakhouse 71 also has a good menu. In the parks, Nomad for sure.

 

[Cabius]

Edit: Had time to think about this.

My top three lounges for food --

Nomad Lounge, DAK
Literally every food item on the (admittedly small) menu here is great. Poke... pork belly... bao buns... all amazing! And the theming (and drinks) are top-notch.

Sanaa Lounge, Animal Kingdom Villas (Kidani)
Bread service! Plus, it gives you a great reason to explore AKV.

Tambu Lounge, Polynesian
You can get the 'Ohana menu here -- a bit on the sweet side of tiki, but when I'm at WDW I don't mind. (Note: you're no longer allowed to order food to-go from the walk-up counter, but if you manage to snag a seat at the bar you can get your food... and then ask for to-go boxes.)

Honorable Mention
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, Polynesian
This one doesn't have the best food, but it's pretty good, and the atmosphere is so much fun that the overall experience is elevated. Absolute must-do for me!

 

[smrice95]

I like Tambu lounge at the Poly. The food is good. The issue as stated above, is you can't order food if you do not get a table. There are very few tables.

 

[Crescent_Lake]

I like Tambu lounge at the Poly. The food is good. The issue as stated above, is you can't order food if you do not get a table. There are very few tables.

Apologies for going off topic, but what is the purpose of the long line that forms at Tambu? Are all of those people waiting for a table? The last two times I've been on the second floor there have been more people lined up than the tables accommodate.

 

[Cabius]

Apologies for going off topic, but what is the purpose of the long line that forms at Tambu? Are all of those people waiting for a table? The last two times I've been on the second floor there have been more people lined up than the tables accommodate.

Or drinks, to mill about with, I think.

 

[Crescent_Lake]

Or drinks, to mill about with, I think.

Oh, okay. The seats are all taken but people still want a drink even though they can't sit. I guess I just never thought of it like a kiosk or a counter service window. Thanks.

 

[holden]

Nomad Lounge - our favorite lounge in all of WDW

 

[champagne&disney]

The Dahlia Lounge at the top of Gran Destin Tower at Coronado Springs has really solid apps and super good drinks. It’s not as busy as the others mentioned here (looking at you Tambu) so it’s really a lovely place and you can see fireworks!

 

[VicarJT]

Dahlia, Territory Lounge, and Nomad are always on our list.

 

[Eastern]

Apologies for going off topic, but what is the purpose of the long line that forms at Tambu? Are all of those people waiting for a table? The last two times I've been on the second floor there have been more people lined up than the tables accommodate.

Since 'Ohana is right there, there are lots of drink customers and it's probably busiest 5-7pm during dinner. I have never gotten in line for one of those tables. We just watch and wait and sit down as soon as someone gets up.

 

[ucf_knight]

So what lounges have the best food?

Crockets Tavern at the Fort. Good selection of food and great drinks. The Fort is the closest you can get to that original Disney nostalgia feel that used to be throughout Walt Disney World property.

 

[emilyann704]

Three Bridges at Coronado Springs has great food and great atmosphere, especially in the evening. And then as others have mentioned you can head to Dahlia Lounge for a nightcap and watch the fireworks.

 

[Mle8308]

Apologies for going off topic, but what is the purpose of the long line that forms at Tambu? Are all of those people waiting for a table? The last two times I've been on the second floor there have been more people lined up than the tables accommodate.

They are waiting to be seated at one of the tables. We waited about 30 minutes the last time we were there. It's so much better than jockeying for a table.

 

[Mle8308]

Since 'Ohana is right there, there are lots of drink customers and it's probably busiest 5-7pm during dinner. I have never gotten in line for one of those tables. We just watch and wait and sit down as soon as someone gets up.

Can't do that anymore, you need to wait for a server to take you to a table. They have a sign in place that tells you to wait if you want a table. If it's early and no one is waiting, then of course you can just seat yourself. Busy times you have to wait in line.

 

[Pens Fan]

I the parks our favorites are Nomad Lounge (the best lounge food on property IMHO) at AK and Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge at HS. Outside of the parks we love Territory Lounge and Geyser Point at WL, Steakhouse 71 Lounge at the Contemporary and Jock Lindsey at DS. Boathouse also has a gorgeous outside walk up area and you can order off the full menu I believe.

It's funny, the more often we go to WDW, the more we just graze at the lounges vs making a bunch of ADR's.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Edit: Had time to think about this.


Nomad Lounge, DAK
Literally every food item on the (admittedly small) menu here is great. Poke... pork belly... bao buns... all amazing! And the theming (and drinks) are top-notch.

I cannot believe you mentioned Nomad, the great food options, and did not mention the best churros on property......!!

 

[Crescent_Lake]

Can't do that anymore, you need to wait for a server to take you to a table. They have a sign in place that tells you to wait if you want a table. If it's early and no one is waiting, then of course you can just seat yourself. Busy times you have to wait in line.

Yes, this is what I saw over the summer and it's why I asked the question about the long line upthread. I think the posters who answered me may not have been to Poly recently. So is that line just people waiting for a lounge area table, or are some of them ordering to-go cocktails as well? We had seats at the bar but there were so many people standing around that it was anything but relaxing to sit there. It's always been a hopping place in the evening, but this time it was next level.