Top Disney World Restaurants for 2026: New Openings, Hidden Gems & More

New & Noteworthy Restaurants for 2026

• 💡 Geo82 in Epcot offers a sophisticated, adults-only lounge with unique cocktails and global small plates, requiring advance dining reservations for guests 21+.
• 🍻 Beacon Barrel at Magic Kingdom is a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge welcoming all ages, featuring pub-like bites and themed cocktails.
• 🥩 Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina at the Swan and Dolphin hotel provides a modern American steakhouse experience with premium cuts and a complimentary fry flight.
• 🍰 The Cake Bake Shop on Disney's Boardwalk offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, a champagne bar, and grab-and-go bakery items.
• 🍔 Lulu Bar and Grill at Polynesian Village Resort's DVC Island Tower serves an all-day menu with views of Magic Kingdom and features the standout Wayfinder Burger.
• 🍕 Level 99, a massive interactive arcade and entertainment center, is anticipated to open at Disney Springs with a chef-crafted menu, including Detroit-style pizza.

Immersive Themed Dining Experiences

• 🏰 Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom offer royal castle settings with prix fixe menus, with Cinderella's Royal Table being the most popular and expensive.
• 👑 Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot provides a princess character dining experience in a royal setting, serving as a more accessible alternative to Cinderella's Royal Table.
• 🗺️ Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom extends the Jungle Cruise attraction's story with adventurous dining and a menu inspired by African, Asian, and Latin cuisine.
• 🍣 Shiki Sai: Sushi Izakaya in Epcot's Japan Pavilion offers a festive, shareable izakaya-style dining experience with sushi, a grill, and seasonal menu changes.
• 🇩🇪 Biergarten Restaurant in Epcot's Germany Pavilion provides a German buffet with lively entertainment, celebrating Oktoberfest year-round.
• 🚀 Space 220 in Epcot offers a futuristic dining experience 220 miles above the park with a prix fixe menu, with a lounge option for an à la carte menu.
• 👽 Oga's Cantina in Hollywood Studios' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a spaceport bar with unique cocktails and a DJ droid.
• 📺 50s Prime Time Cafe and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant in Hollywood Studios provide nostalgic, themed dining experiences reminiscent of 1950s sitcoms and drive-in movies.
• 🍹 Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at Polynesian Village Resort is a small bar with a big interactive personality, offering themed drinks and special effects.
• 🎭 Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness offers a dinner theater experience with musical numbers, dance routines, and an endless family-style American meal.

Character Dining Highlights

• 🦁 Tusker House in Animal Kingdom offers a flavorful buffet with American and African-inspired cuisine, featuring character greetings with safari-clad Donald Duck and friends.
• 🔄 Garden Grill in Epcot's Land Pavilion provides a rotating dining room with views of attractions and family-style meals, with Chip, Dale, Mickey, and Pluto as dining companions.
• 🎨 Topolino's Terrace at Riviera Resort offers character dining during breakfast with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in artistic attire.
• 🍎 Storybook Dining at Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge features Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy, with an option to meet the Evil Queen, offering a prix fixe menu with themed dishes.

Favorite Lounges and Bars

• 🇲🇽 La Cantina de San Angel (corrected from Lava Delta) in Epcot's Mexico Pavilion serves rare tequilas, unique margaritas, and tapas.
• 🐘 Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom offers handcrafted cocktails, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, and small plates like Tiffins Bread Service and churros.
• 🎬 Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge in Hollywood Studios provides a full bar with appetizers and entrées from the main restaurant.
• 🦁 Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom offers customizable bowls and cheeseburger pods.
• 🍸 Enchanted Rose Lounge at Grand Floridian is inspired by Beauty and the Beast, serving gourmet bites and specialty cocktails.
• 🏞️ Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Wilderness Lodge offers open-air dining with rustic charm, unique cocktails, and appetizers like bison cheeseburger.
• 🍷 Wine Bar George in Disney Springs boasts an extensive wine list with knowledgeable staff and small plates, with indoor and outdoor seating.
• 🚀 Jock Lindsay's Hangar Bar in Disney Springs is themed around Indiana Jones, serving themed cocktails and tapas with seasonal overlays.

Hidden Gems and Most Improved

• 🇰🇪 Boma - Flavors of Africa at Animal Kingdom Lodge is a buffet with African and American-inspired items, known for its breakfast spread and divisive but popular Zebra Domes.
• 🌺 Tambu Lounge at Polynesian Village Resort offers fun drinks like the Lapu Lapu and Back Scratcher, with bites from the Ohana kitchen.
• 🍜 Kona Cafe at Polynesian Village Resort features a modernized dining room with stir-fry, sushi, banh mi sandwiches, and standout macadamia nut pancakes and Tonga Toast.
• 🏝️ Captain Cook's at Polynesian Village Resort is a unique quick-service spot offering island favorites and Tonga Toast at a lower price point.
• 🇧🇷 Sebastian's Bistro at Caribbean Beach Resort has been recognized as most improved, offering a $39 prix fixe menu with Caribbean-inspired dishes and a coconut pineapple bread pudding.
• 🍹 Banana Cabana at Caribbean Beach Resort is a pool bar with tropical drinks and Caribbean-inspired food, including a notable bread pudding.

Affordable Quick Service Options

• 🇫🇷 Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in Epcot's France Pavilion offers pastries, sandwiches, quiches, and soups for $6-$12.
• 🍖 Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot serves American barbecue with craft brews, with entrée prices ranging from $13-$19.
• 🦞 Columbia Harbor House in Magic Kingdom offers New England-inspired seafood for $11-$19.
• 🍗 Flame Tree Barbecue in Animal Kingdom features barbecue classics and birthday fries for $12-$19.
• 🍲 Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom provides customizable bowls and cheeseburger pods for $14-$19.
• 🌮 ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios offers international entrées like street tacos and Mediterranean salads for $11-$14.
• 🍟 Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios serves classic counter service items like burgers and chicken strips for $11-$16.
• 🥪 Woody's Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios offers twists on American dishes like brisket melts and tachos for $11-$14.
• 🥖 Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs provides reasonably priced sandwiches and grab-and-go items for $9-$15.
• 🐖 The Polite Pig at Disney Springs features modern barbecue with drinks on tap, with entrée prices from $18-$22.
• 🥢 Morimoto Asia Street Food at Disney Springs offers Pan Asian cuisine at counter service prices from $5-$18.

Romantic Date Night & Brunch Spots

• 🎳 Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs offers upscale pub grub and drinks, with separate reservations for dining and bowling.
• 🏭 The Edison in Disney Springs provides a 1920s industrial gothic atmosphere with classic American food and notable drink options.
• 🍷 Le Cellier Steakhouse in Epcot's Canada Pavilion offers an intimate, romantic cellar setting with signature steaks and poutine.
• 💎 Victoria & Albert's at Grand Floridian is a luxurious, multi-course fine dining experience with AAA Five Diamond and Michelin star ratings, starting at $295 per person.
• 🎶 Raglan Road offers a rollicking brunch with live Irish music and unique takes on brunch classics.
• ⚓ The Boathouse features a Captain's Sing-Along Brunch with dueling pianos and exclusive morning menu items.
• 🍳 Homecomin' offers Southern specialties for brunch, including fried chicken and donuts, short rib hash, and biscuits and gravy.