The Downtown Disney Area may be known for its vast array of shops and entertainment, but this area of the Walt Disney World Resort also has you covered in terms of cuisine options as well. Whether you are looking to take a break from shopping to grab a bite to eat or are looking for a unique dining option away from the commotion of the theme parks, Downtown Disney has it all.
Below is a listing of all of the dining options for the Downtown Disney Area.
Special and Unique Dining
1. Bongos Cuban Café
Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio are the owners and brainchild of this restaurant. And, just as you would expect, everything here has a Cuban flare, from the cuisine to the look of the eatery from the outside. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, and live entertainment adds to the authenticity here as well.
Food: Cuban
Type: Full service, serves lunch and dinner
Location: Downtown Disney West Side across from the AMC Pleasure Island 24 Theatres Complex
2. House of Blues
The House of Blues may be known for their entertainment, but their food is also a main draw as well! In between sets of live music, hop on over to the eatery for some good southern cooking.
Food: Southern and American
Type: Full service, serves lunch and dinner
Location: Downtown Disney West Side across from DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park
3. Planet Hollywood
Visit this star-studded, globe-shaped restaurant that features a menu fit for the stars amidst a plethora of Hollywood memorabilia.
Food: American
Type: Full service, serves lunch and dinner
Location: Between Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and the AMC Pleasure Island 24 Theatres Complex
4. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant- At the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, you can sit indoors or outdoors and enjoy traditional Irish fare (and drinks) amidst the charm of a restaurant straight out of Ireland. You can expect to be delighted by live Irish music, four bars and traditional dancing and storytelling.
Food: Irish, serves dinner only
Type: Full service
Location: Downtown Disney Pleasure Island
5. Rainforest Café® — Downtown Disney
Sit out on the dock lake-side or sit indoors amongst audio-animatronic wildlife creatures in this jungle setting. Don’t be surprised if a thunderstorm rolls through either!
Food: American
Type: Full service, serves lunch and dinner
Location: Downtown Disney Marketplace
6. Wolfgang Puck Café
This trendy restaurant brings a bit of the Hollywood lifestyle to Central Florida!
Food: Californian
Type: Full service
Location: Downtown Disney West Side
7. Fulton's Crab House
This seafood paradise (it offers more than 50 fresh seafood selections) is located in a unique setting on a giant riverboat that is docked at the Downtown Disney area.
Food: Seafood
Type: Full service
Location: Downtown Disney Marketplace
8. Portobello Yacht Club
This waterside restaurant is straight out of Italy with its ambience and regional Italian dishes.
Food: Italian
Type: Full service
Location: Downtown Disney Marketplace
Casual Dining
1. Cap'n Jack's Restaurant
This casual dining restaurant has wall-to-wall windows that overlook the Buena Vista Lagoon.
Food: American
Type: Casual dining, serves lunch and dinner
Location: Downtown Disney Marketplace
Quick Service Restaurants
1. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Indoor and outdoor tables are available for a tasty treat at this ice cream parlor that serves shakes, ice cream sundaes and even has a chocolate shop adjacent next door.
2. Candy Cauldron- Just what you would expect from the name, this shop offers up fudge, caramel and candy apples and other treats that will delight and satisfy any sweet tooth.
3. McDonald's
You can get all of your favorite McDonald’s foods right here in the midst of the Walt Disney World Resort at Downtown Disney Area.
4. Earl of Sandwich
Grab a gourmet sandwich as you shop in the midst of the Downtown Disney Marketplace.
5. FoodQuest at DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park
Grab a bite to eat as you take a break from the DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park. Admission to DisneyQuest is required to eat at this fast-food eatery.
6. Wolfgang Puck Express – Marketplace and West Side
Enjoy the express delights of the Wolfgang Puck full-service restaurant at these faster and more affordable establishments located at both Downtown Disney west Side and Marketplace.
