Best Restaurants at Disney Springs, Ranked for 2026
Every restaurant on the water, ranked and sortable, from the date-night standouts to the best quick bites. Filter to your night, your budget, and how hard the table is to get, then book.
The best restaurant at Disney Springs is The BOATHOUSE for a sit-down meal on the water. The best for families is Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', and the best quick bite is The Polite Pig. Disney Springs is free to enter with free parking and no theme-park ticket, so it is an easy night out. The ranked, sortable list of all 45 restaurants is below.
Ranking current for 2026. 21 table-service spots and 21 quick-service spots covered.
The BOATHOUSE
Waterfront tables, a raw bar, and a towering chocolate cake that started a thousand photos, this is the one to beat.
Jaleo by Jose Andres
Wood-fired paella and jamon carved to order from a chef who actually changed how people eat, the best food in Disney Springs.
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
Fried chicken, hummingbird cake, and moonshine, the most-loved Southern table on the water.
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Morimoto Asia
A soaring two-story room with Peking duck and dim sum, plus a sleek upstairs lounge for a drink.
Wine Bar George
The only wine bar run by a Master Sommelier, with wines by the ounce and a cheese board worth the trip.
The Polite Pig
Counter-serve barbecue that eats like a sit-down, the best quick meal in Disney Springs and a real bourbon list.
Summer House on the Lake
Sunny California coastal cooking, a knockout weekend brunch, and a cookie bar by the door, the best of the newer tables.
Maria and Enzo's Ristorante
A grand old themed airline terminal turned Italian feast, handmade pastas under a soaring ceiling.
Raglan Road Irish Pub
Real Irish cooking, step dancers, and a live band most nights, the most fun room on the water.
Gideon's Bakehouse
Half-pound cookies and towering cake slices in a spooky parlor, expect a virtual queue and zero regret.
Paddlefish
Dinner aboard a moored steamboat, crab and lobster below and a breezy rooftop lounge up top.
Frontera Cocina
Rick Bayless guacamole, tacos, and margaritas, bright Mexican that pleases a whole table.
Enzo's Hideaway
A speakeasy-style tunnel bar with Roman cooking and a Sunday supper, the grown-up sibling of Maria and Enzo's.
Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill
Wood-fired pizzas and a famous tuna tartare on a wide menu that rarely needs a hard-won reservation.
Terralina Crafted Italian
Lakeside Italian from James Beard Award winner Tony Mantuano, wood-fired and easygoing right on the water.
STK Steakhouse
Steakhouse meets nightclub with a DJ and a loud room, the move when you want the scene with your ribeye.
The Edison
A 1920s industrial-gothic bar and grill with cocktails and live acts after dark, mostly 21 and up at night.
City Works Eatery and Pour House
Eighty-plus taps and a wall of screens, the place to eat while you watch the game.
House of Blues Restaurant and Bar
Southern plates under folk art and a popular weekend brunch, with live music next door.
Vivoli il Gelato
Real Florentine gelato and a proper affogato, the best cold treat on the water.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Bowling, burgers, and surprisingly good sushi, the easy pick when the group cannot agree.
Earl of Sandwich
Hot pressed sandwiches for a few dollars, the best cheap meal in Disney Springs.
Chicken Guy!
Guy Fieri tenders and twenty-plus sauces, a fast, cheap, kid-proof win.
T-REX
Animatronic dinosaurs, a meteor shower, and a build-your-own dig site, all spectacle for the kids and fair food for you.
D-Luxe Burger
A proper griddled burger and gelato shakes, counter service done right.
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
Indiana Jones theming and inventive cocktails on the water, snacks only but worth a stop.
The Ganachery
Hand-crafted ganache squares and a made-to-order s'more, a small but serious chocolate stop.
Amorette's Patisserie
Mirror-glazed cakes and a Mickey dome that looks too good to eat, then tastes great anyway.
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza
Build-your-own pizza fired in three minutes, fast and easy for a group.
Rainforest Cafe
Thunderstorms, jungle animals, and a volcano brownie, a classic that little kids still adore.
Pizza Ponte
Enormous square slices and Italian pastries, the Enzo's family grab-and-go.
Cookes of Dublin
Raglan Road's takeaway counter, battered fish and Doh-Bars worth every calorie.
The Daily Poutine
Four loaded poutines and not much else, a cheap and glorious snack.
Pepe by Jose Andres
Jaleo's walk-up window, Spanish sandwiches and gazpacho for a fraction of the sit-down price.
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain
Giant hot fudge sundaes in a classic soda fountain, a Marketplace tradition.
Dockside Margaritas
A waterside margarita and live music, the simplest good time in the Marketplace.
Planet Hollywood
A movie-prop planet dome and a big crowd-pleasing menu, more about the room than the plate.
B.B. Wolf's Sausage Co.
Loaded gourmet sausages from a fairy-tale window, an easy grab on the go.
Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew
Over-the-top glazed donuts and shakes, loud, sweet, and very photogenic.
Goofy's Candy Company
Build-your-own candy creations and a wall of sweets, a kid magnet.
Haagen-Dazs
Scoops and a Mickey waffle cone, a reliable West Side cool-down.
Sunshine Churros
A warm churro cart for the stroll, cheap and cheerful.
Wetzel's Pretzels
A hot soft pretzel for the walk, exactly what you think it is.
Tea Traders Cafe by Joffrey's
Specialty coffee and a deep tea bar, the caffeine stop before you shop.
The Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar
Tasting flights of Coke from around the world and a rooftop view, a quirky stop for the kids and the curious.
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The top five, if you only have one meal
If you are picking one dinner and want a sure thing, start here. These are the five we send people to first, balancing the food, the room, and how reliably good the night turns out.
- The BOATHOUSE Seafood and steak · $$$ · The Landing
Waterfront tables, a raw bar, and a towering chocolate cake that started a thousand photos, this is the one to beat. - Jaleo by Jose Andres Spanish · $$$ · West Side
Wood-fired paella and jamon carved to order from a chef who actually changed how people eat, the best food in Disney Springs. - Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' Southern · $$ · The Landing
Fried chicken, hummingbird cake, and moonshine, the most-loved Southern table on the water. - Morimoto Asia Pan-Asian · $$$ · The Landing
A soaring two-story room with Peking duck and dim sum, plus a sleek upstairs lounge for a drink. - Wine Bar George Small plates and wine · $$$ · The Landing
The only wine bar run by a Master Sommelier, with wines by the ounce and a cheese board worth the trip.
Best by the night you are having
Disney Springs dining is less about one perfect restaurant and more about matching the place to your night. Use the chips in the ranker to filter, or start with these.
For a date night
Aim for The BOATHOUSE on the water, Jaleo for the best food on the list, Summer House on the Lake for bright coastal cooking, Wine Bar George for a slower wine-led evening, or STK Steakhouse if you want the scene with your steak.
With kids in tow
T-REX and Rainforest Cafe win on spectacle, Homecomin' and Wolfgang Puck keep everyone fed without a fight, and The Polite Pig is the fast, no-reservation backup.
For a big group
City Works has the taps and the screens, Splitsville adds bowling to dinner, and Raglan Road brings the live band, all of them easy to seat a crowd.
Just drinks and a snack
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar and Dockside Margaritas put you on the water, and Wine Bar George pours by the ounce if you want to taste around.
Best Italian at Disney Springs
Italian is the deepest single cuisine on the water, anchored by the Enzo's family of spots. For a full sit-down, Maria and Enzo's does the grand Sunday supper and Enzo's Hideaway hides a Roman speakeasy below it. Terralina keeps it lakeside and easygoing. For a fast slice, Pizza Ponte sells enormous squares and Italian pastries, and Vivoli il Gelato finishes the night with real Florentine gelato.
Best quick service for a fast, cheap meal
You do not need a reservation or a big budget to eat well here. The Polite Pig is counter-serve barbecue that eats like a sit-down and tops the quick list. Earl of Sandwich is the best few-dollar meal, D-Luxe Burger and Chicken Guy are the kid-proof wins, and Blaze fires a build-your-own pizza in three minutes. Filter the ranker to quick service and walk-up to see every counter at once.
Are the dinosaur and theme restaurants worth it
T-REX and Rainforest Cafe are the most-searched names at Disney Springs for a reason, the theming is the whole show. Expect animatronic dinosaurs, thunderstorms, and a meteor shower, plus a menu that is fine rather than memorable. If you have kids who will light up at the spectacle, they are absolutely worth one visit. If you are here for the food first, eat at one of the top tables and walk through the theming after.
Getting there, parking, and the new bus rule
Disney Springs is free to enter and free to park in the garages, with no theme-park ticket required. If you are coming from a Disney hotel, note the new rule on leaving by resort bus or boat. We break down every way in and out in the guides below.
Common questions
What is the best restaurant at Disney Springs
The BOATHOUSE is our top overall pick for 2026, with waterfront tables, a raw bar, and a wide menu that suits a date or a group. For the best food on the whole list, Jaleo by Jose Andres is hard to beat. The best pick really depends on your night, so use the ranker above to sort by price, vibe, or how hard the table is to get.
What are the signature restaurants at Disney Springs
The marquee table-service names are The BOATHOUSE, Jaleo by Jose Andres, Morimoto Asia, STK Steakhouse, Paddlefish, Wine Bar George, Maria and Enzo's, Summer House on the Lake, and Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'. Each is a full sit-down experience and most take reservations well in advance.
What is the hardest restaurant to get into at Disney Springs
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' and The BOATHOUSE book up the fastest, and Gideon's Bakehouse runs a virtual queue for its cookies. Book the sit-down spots up to sixty days out, and join the Gideon's list the moment you arrive.
What should you not miss at Disney Springs
Beyond a sit-down meal, do not miss a Gideon's Bakehouse cookie, a Vivoli gelato, an Amorette's cake, and a giant Ghirardelli sundae. They are walk-up treats that turn a shopping stroll into the highlight of the trip.
Do you need a reservation to eat at Disney Springs
Not always. The table-service restaurants take reservations and the popular ones fill up, but Disney Springs is loaded with walk-up quick-service spots and counters. Sort the ranker to walk-up only and you will still eat very well.
What is the best quick service at Disney Springs
The Polite Pig leads the counter-serve list, with The Polite Pig barbecue, Earl of Sandwich, D-Luxe Burger, Chicken Guy, and Blaze pizza all fast, cheap, and easy with kids. None of them needs a reservation.
Is Disney Springs free to get into
Yes. Disney Springs is free to enter and free to park in the garages, with no theme-park ticket required, so it is an easy night out even if you are not visiting the parks.