The Ultimate Guide to Dining and Drinking at Disney Springs

Best Sit-Down Restaurants

• 🍽️ The Boathouse is recommended for its seafood and cocktails, with a special mention of its oyster bar and the "Duck Duck Raz" cocktail, including a frozen souvenir version.
• 🥢 Morimoto Asia is highlighted for its pan-Asian cuisine and as a great use of a Disney dining plan table service credit during lunch.
• 🍀 Raglan Road offers authentic Irish pub fare with funny menu item names and live Irish music and dancing.
• ⚙️ The Edison is suggested for late-night dining with a steampunk theme, live music, classic American food, and happy hour deals.
• 🌮 Frontera Cocina is praised for its authentic Mexican cuisine and margaritas, featuring a "tequila wall of fame" and unique desserts.
• 🍗 Homecomin' is a go-to for Southern comfort food, with standout dishes like fried chicken and donuts, and a popular hummingbird cake for dessert.
• 🍕 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is considered an underrated gem, offering modernized bar and grill selections, pizzas, and mac and cheese.
• 🎶 House of Blues is ideal for a meal before a live performance, serving Southern cuisine with a notable bourbon butter bread pudding.
• 🥘 Jaleo is recommended for large groups, specializing in sharable tapas and contemporary Spanish cuisine, particularly its paella.
• 🎳 Splitsville Luxury Lanes offers a fun combination of bowling, dining with sushi and cocktails, and is suitable for groups.
• ☀️ Summer House on the Lake is a versatile option with California-inspired cuisine, a bar, martini hour, brunch, and a walk-up cookie bar.

Top Snack and Quick Service Options

• 🌭 BB Wolf's offers a "Three Little Pigs" hot dog flight for savory snack lovers.
• 🧀 Wine Bar George's "The Basket" to-go window provides savory snacks like crispy mac and cheese bites and millionaire shortbread.
• 🥔 The Daily Poutine serves internationally inspired poutine, going beyond the classic Canadian version.
• 🍦 Swirls on the Water offers a Dole Whip sampler for sweet treat enthusiasts.
• 🍫 Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is known for its signature sundaes, like the Gold Rush caramel almond sundae.
• 🍪 Goofy's Candy Company features a create-your-own treat station.
• 🧇 Little Mermaid Snacks Kiosk has unique bubble waffle sundaes themed around the Fab Five.
• 🧁 Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC is highlighted for its extensive allergy-friendly dessert options.
• 🍪 Gideon's Bakehouse is famous for its cookies and cake slices, often requiring a virtual queue.
• 🍫 The Ganachery offers fresh chocolate treats, including artisan s'mores.
• 🍦 Vivoli Gelato provides authentic Italian gelato.
• 🍰 Epcot's Petisserie offers visually stunning petite cakes and other baked goods.
• 🍩 Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew provides a wide variety of doughnut options.
• 🍦 Salt & Straw is known for unique and delicious ice cream flavors.
• 🥪 Earl of Sandwich offers affordable hot sandwiches under $10.
• 🐔 Chicken Guy! features 10 signature sauces for its chicken tenders.
• 🍕 Blaze Fast-Fired Pizza allows for customizable pizzas cooked quickly.
• 🍣 Morimoto Asia Street Food offers a more affordable way to enjoy Morimoto's dishes.
• 🧀 Cookes of Dublin is praised for its Irish cheese and bacon dip.
• 🇪🇸 Pepe by José Andrés is the quick-service counterpart to Jaleo, offering Spanish tapas.
• 🍔 Deluxe Burger serves gourmet burgers and limited-time offerings.
• 🌮 Frontera Cocina Food Truck provides unique Mexican-inspired dishes and a taco cone.
• 🍖 The Polite Pig is recognized for its high-quality barbecue, noted by the Michelin Guide.

Drinking Around Disney Springs

• 🥂 Carolina Crafted Italian offers a mimosa flight during weekend brunch.
• 🥃 The Polite Pig features a bourbon bar with over 50 selections.
• 🍹 Splitsville Luxury Lanes serves frozen boozy beverages and flights.
• 🍋 Dockside Margaritas is known for its margaritas and waterfront views.
• 🌋 Lava Lounge offers cocktails and appetizers in a setting connected to Rainforest Cafe.
• ☕ Starbucks locations in Disney Springs are full-service and accept the Starbucks app.
• 🥃 Homecomin' offers a "Shine Flight" to sample its moonshine cocktails.
• 🎤 Stargazers Bar provides classic drinks, bar bites, and karaoke on Wednesday nights.
• 🤫 Enzo's Hideaway Tunnel Bar is a speakeasy-inspired bar with prohibition-era cocktails.
• ✈️ Jock Lindsay's Hangar Bar is themed around Indiana Jones and offers handcrafted drinks and bar bites.
• 🍹 Frontera Cocina offers a "Margarita Tree" with three different margarita flavors.
• ☕ Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company has a main storefront with a wide variety of coffee and tea, and a kiosk for smoothies.
• 🍺 Slane's Irish Pub offers Irish draft beers and cocktails.
• 🍷 Wine Bar George allows guests to order wines by the ounce.
• 🥤 The Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar serves non-alcoholic sodas, floats, and international varieties.
• 🍻 City Works Eatery & Pour House excels in craft beer offerings, including rare and limited supply brews.

Tips for Dining at Disney Springs

• 💰 Happy Hour deals are abundant at many third-party restaurants and should be researched in advance.
• 💻 OpenTable can be used to find additional reservation availability beyond Disney's standard booking window.
• ⭐ Loyalty Programs and mobile apps from various restaurants can offer discounts and perks for signing up ahead of time.
• 📚 DFB Guidebooks and resources are available for more in-depth tips and rankings.