22 Award-Winning Restaurants and Lounges

Dining

Celebrity dining venues, awarding-winning chefs, extensive wine lists, unique cocktails, eye-catching restaurant designs and unmatched service are just a few of the elements that make the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin a recognized leader in the resort dining experience. Featuring 22 restaurants and lounges, the resort offers something for everyone, from the most passionate foodie, to those seeking a quick, yet satisfying meal. Every palate can be satisfied whether served in richly appointed settings or outdoor and casual poolside. The resort’s extensive beverage program employs more than 70 sommeliers and rivals those in fine dining venues globally. The wine program features more than 1,400 selections, including organic and rare vintages, plus tastes from Greece, Turkey, Israel and South Africa.

Specialty Dining

Shula's Steak House

Shula's serves the best beef money can buy, in addition to the freshest seafood. Critic's choice for Orlando's Best High-End Steak House and multi-award winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.

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Il Mulino New York Trattoria

We're delighted to welcome one of New York's most celebrated Italian restaurants to our Walt Disney World hotel. The brainchild of Fernando and Gino Masci, Il Mulino offers a rustic atmosphere and wholesome, seasonal cuisine sourced locally when possible.

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Todd English's Bluezoo

Enjoy coastal cuisine from celebrity Chef Todd English, incorporating an innovative selection of fresh seafood in an energetic and vibrant atmosphere. AAA Four Diamond Award and multi-award winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

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Kimonos

For a truly authentic Japanese experience, visit Kimonos. This award-winning Japanese restaurant creaes beautifully presented sushi and other delicacies in a sophisticated setting. Stay late to partake in some fun karaoke at our Walt Disney World hotel.

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Amare

Join us at Amare, our on-site Mediterranean restaurant, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxing atmosphere near Walt Disney World.

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PRIVATE DINING

We'll Help You Plan The Perfect Dining Event

When you’re looking for the perfect venue to host your next dinner party- look no further! At the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, there are several options for private dining in our award-winning restaurants. Learn more about our favorite themed restaurants that promise the highest quality food prepared by renowned chefs from around the world. Whether you’re planning an important dinner meeting, an elegant dinner for the wedding party or a fun family reunion, we’ll help you plan the perfect dining event that your guests will appreciate and remember.

CASUAL DINING

Garden Grove

Special memories are in store during evening dinners and weekend breakfasts featuring beloved Disney characters. For dinner, the restaurant features an unlimited buffet of fresh, gourmet vegetables, soups and salads, accompanied by a delectable selection of prime rib, half roasted chicken, or cedar plank salmon and chef's created sides. A special seafood buffet is served on Friday and Saturday.

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Cabana Bar and Beach Club

Kick back poolside for a flatbread, fish tacos or grass-fed organic burger. Wispy white drapes, exotic woods and glass floor tiles surround you with South-Beach-chic ambiance. Located just steps from the Dolphin lap pool, the outdoor Cabana Bar and Beach Club encourages everyone to “come as they are” for savory treats including a sophisticated variety of appetizers, salads, and entrees.

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Picture of the outdoor Pool Bar - Splash

Splash Pool Bar and Grill

Just steps from our white sand beach, this playful poolside café is designed for guests who don’t want to leave the Florida sun for even a minute. The menu serves up specialty salads, sandwiches, and other snacks as well as a variety of refreshing libations. Beer and wine are also available.

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The Fountain

This ice cream fountain and snack shop is the ideal stop for crisp salads, custom-grilled burgers and a delectable array of hearty sandwiches and sweet treats. It’s hard to resist the hand-dipped and soft-serve ice cream, malts, and shakes. Open for lunch and dinner.

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Tangerine

Guests can enjoy signature drinks poolside along with casual fare including flatbreads, salads, burgers and sandwiches, and stay cool with the restaurant’s signature popsicle – tangerine flavored, of course. Open for lunch and dinner.

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Fresh Mediterranean Market

Healthy, Sustainable, Organic. Fresh! At Fresh Mediterranean Market, we have gone to great lengths in an effort to provide you with some of the finest, most wholesome, local products available. Serving made-to-order breakfast dishes, along with a full buffet, we are honored to have the opportunity to present ingredients from local artisans and craftsmen. Open for breakfast and lunch.

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SPECIAL EVENT

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

The resort proudly hosts an annual Food & Wine Classic to showcase their passion and expertise of the culinary arts with guests. This annual event in the fall features hands-on food and beverage seminars, a culinary festival featuring food and drink tastings from the resort’s restaurants, live music, and award winning culinary treats.

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Quick Service

Picabu

Picabu, for whom the restaurant is named, is an artful animated wood-carved character adding excitement to the dining experience. The 24-hour fare, served cafeteria style, includes hot and cold sandwiches, pizza and other favorites, perfect for family dining. A Taqueria section allows guests to custom-order tacos and burritos. Open 24 hours daily

Fuel

On the go? Looking to stock up for the theme parks? Stop by fuel to recharge, refresh, and fill-up on coffee, ready-made sandwiches and snacks. fuel offers guests a convenient way to energize during the day, whether it’s filled with business meetings or exploring the theme parks. Our baristas can create your favorite caffeinated concoctions to carry you through the day.

Chill

Guests can cool down and relax with a refreshing selection of beer, wine, and unique frozen libations. Some of the offerings include a Cold Fashioned, Mango Margarita and a Paloma, which contains a blend of Herradura Silver Tequila and fresh grapefruit juice. Family friendly options are available as well as sodas, snacks, chips, and cookies. Open weekends.

Java

Perfect for starting your day. Enjoy coffee along with sweet and savory breakfast options as well as sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts throughout the day at this convenient grab-and-go. The venue also serves a variety of beer, wines, juices, teas, espressos, frappés and a special Nitro Brew, cold brewed with liquid nitrogen. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Grounds

Grounds features craft coffee, sandwiches, pastries and more, providing a great way to fuel quickly for a day of meetings or visiting the theme parks. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lounges

Shula's Lounge

A cozy atmosphere with leather chairs, plenty of sports channels to choose from, and a selection of numerous beers, fine wine, and after-dinner drinks. Open evenings

Il Mulino Lounge

Relax and unwind amidst hip, comfortable surroundings with great classic cocktails and wines from Italy and beyond. Light menu offered. Open evenings.

Kimonos Lounge

The perfect mixture of fun and flavor. Enjoy a wide variety of Japanese sake or one of our unique cocktail creations. Open evenings

Phins Lounge

Phins is a contemporary lounge centrally located in the Dolphin lobby. Guests can enjoy light bites, sipping on custom-crafted cocktails, a glass of vintage wine, or even a frosty mug of our very own Phins and Feathers beer, all under the sophisticated ambiance of a spectacular custom-made crystal chandelier. Open afternoons and evenings.

Todd English's Bluezoo Lounge

Toast the good life with handmade classic cocktails, fine champagne, or specialty cordials in a chic underwater setting around a blue, backlit bar. Those seeking a unique taste can find the latest creations from the resort’s expert mixologists, such as the Bazooka Joe Vodka, the flaming Burnt Orange as well as the venue’s signature cocktail, the Zooberry. Light menu offered. Open evenings.

Stir

Stir offers an airy, tropical feel in the lobby and serves specialty cocktails and light bites. Try Chef’s selection of handcrafted salamis of Spain & Italy and a Soppressata – red onion, torn mozzarella, San Marzano flatbread. Open afternoon and evenings.

Restaurant dining area with brightly colored round tables and chairs, unique lighting fixtures and large columns.

Todd English's bluezoo

Seafood

Everyday

5:00 PM-11:00 PM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

The Fountain

American

Crisp salads, custom grilled burgers, and a delectable array of sandwiches and desserts. Take away homemade or soft serve ice cream.

Mon-Thu,Sun

Closed

Fri-Sat

12:00 PM-11:00 PM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

Large wine fridge with many bottles of wine in middle of restaurant dining area.

Shula's Steak House

Steakhouse

Everyday

5:00 PM-11:00 PM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Open area with multiple tables and chairs, cart full of snacks, chalk menu of cash registers.

Fuel

Coffee House

Stock up on grab-and-go items at Fuel. Sandwiches, snacks and barista-made coffee drinks are the perfect pick-me-up before the parks or after you return to your room. Satisfy your sweet tooth at our restaurant's DIY yogurt stand or with a flaky pastry.

Mon-Thu,Sun

6:00 AM-8:00 PM

Fri-Sat

6:00 AM-10:00 PM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

Large open area of bar with shelving full of glass bottles.

Phins

American

After dining at our Lake Buena Vista restaurants, sip on a custom-crafted cocktail at Phins, serving our signature Phins and Feathers beer. Our bar near Disney World® is located in our all-new lobby.

Everyday

3:30 PM-12:00 AM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

Tiki hut bar with ceiling fans, mounted television and hanging light fixture.

Cabana Bar & Beach Club

American

Find a sophisticated variety of appetizers, salads, gourmet flatbreads and entrées at Cabana Bar & Beach Club, our chic Lake Buena Vista restaurant just moments from Disney World® parks and attractions.

Mon-Thu,Sun

11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Fri-Sat

11:00 AM-8:00 PM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

Picabu

American

Get a jump on your day in Lake Buena Vista, FL, with our self-service dining at Picabu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this casual restaurant near Disney World® also features grab-and-go sundries for your convenience.

Mon-Thu,Sun

Closed

Fri-Sat

5:00 PM-12:00 AM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

Il Mulino New York Trattoria

Italian

We're delighted to welcome one of New York's celebrated Italian restaurants to our Walt Disney World® resort. The brainchild of Fernando and Gino Masci, Il Mulino offers a rustic atmosphere and seasonal menu that is sourced locally whenever possible.

Everyday

5:30 PM-11:00 PM

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Kimonos

Japanese

For a truly authentic experience that isn't just another Lake Buena Vista steakhouse, try Kimonos. Our award-winning Japanese restaurant prepares beautiful sushi plates in a sophisticated setting. Join us at Walt Disney World® Dolphin for fun karaoke.

Everyday

5:30 PM-11:00 PM

Dress Code: Casual

Garden Grove

American

Garden Grove brings the magic of Walt Disney World® Resort right to your table. Invite your family and friends to a dining spot offering à la carte menu items.

Mon,Thu-Sun

7:00 AM-11:30 AM

Tue-Wed

Closed

Dress Code: Casual

Java

Coffee House

Relax in Lake Buena Vista with an espresso, cappuccino and other hot beverages at our convenient dining spot in the lobby. Java serves freshly prepared breakfast items, sandwiches, pastries and other on-the-go snacks for the whole family.

Mon-Thu,Sun

6:00 AM-8:00 PM

Fri-Sat

6:00 AM-10:00 PM

Dress Code: Casual

Splash Pool Bar & Grill

American

A poolside venue offering cocktails, beer, wine and light menu offered.

Open for lunch and dinner

Dress Code: Casual

Amare

Mediterranean

Join us at Amare, our Mediterranean restaurant near Disney World® serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy delicious meals in a relaxing atmosphere in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Everyday

7:00 AM-11:00 AM, 11:30 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Grounds

Coffee House

Take a break from the excitement of Walt Disney World®. Savor a light lunch or sip on your favorite morning drink at our grab-and-go coffee bar. Grounds is the perfect start to your stay in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Everyday

6:00 AM-8:00 PM

Dress Code: Casual

Rosa Mexicano

Mexican

Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. With every dish we honor Mexican heritage.

Everyday

6:30 AM-11:00 PM

+1 407-934-1609

Dress Code: Casual

Tangerine

American

Guests can enjoy signature drinks poolside along with casual fare including flatbreads.

Everyday

11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Chill

American

Cool down and relax with a refreshing selection of beer, wine, and unique frozen libations including a Cold Fashioned, Mango Margarita or a Paloma. Family friendly options are available as well such as sodas, snacks, chips, and cookies.

Mon-Thu,Sun

Closed

Fri-Sat

2:30 PM-9:00 PM

Dress Code: Casual