40 Best Places For Outdoor Dining at Disney

Outdoor dining at Disney is pretty much always great, but in these unprecedent times (how much do you hate that saying by now?) it is even more critical. While outdoor dining restaurants at Disney have always existed, they have never received as much as attention as they do now.

If you are looking for the best places for outdoor dining at Disney World you have found the best list! Not only do all of these Disney restaurants offer outdoor dining, but they have good food and some coverage from the Florida sun.

There are a few restaurants with outdoor seating at Disney World that did not make my list, mostly quick service spots. Keep in mind that under the reopening guidelines you cannot eat or drink and walk at Disney World, so you will need to find a place to sit to eat or drink during your visit!

Here is my list of the BEST 40 places for outdoor dining at Disney!

Get a FREE printable 30/60/90 day Disney countdown by joining our private Disney Facebook Group and share your photos and ask for tips and tricks.

40 Best Places for Outdoor Dining at Disney

Best Outdoor Dining at Magic Kingdom

Table of Contents

Almost all of the Magic Kingdom outdoor dining options are quick service, but I don’t think that is a bad thing.

Let’s start with the only table service restaurant at Magic Kingdom with outdoor dining – Tony’s Town Square. Tony’s Town Square is offering table service and outdoor dining at Disney World located in Magic Kingdom.

Tony’s Town Square

This sit down restaurant at Disney World has a covered patio and you should request to be seated outdoors when you check in as there is also indoor seating. The menus for Tony’s Town Square can be found HERE! Tony’s Town Square is located on Main Street USA. You can make a reservation for Tony’s Town Square and I recommend you do if you want outdoor dining with table service while inside Magic Kingdom.

Here is a rundown of the best quick service outdoor dining in Magic Kingdom:

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Tavern Inn & Cafe

This quick service location serves up southwestern food and offers mobile ordering. Mobile ordering is one of the greatest technology additions to Disney and I cannot recommend it enough. You will find both indoor and outdoor dining at this Magic Kingdom restaurant.

You can find the Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe’s menus HERE. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Tavern Inn & Cafe is located in Frontierland.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

This quick service outdoor dining at Disney is located in Tomorrowland and serves American food – think burgers and hot dogs. This outdoor dining spot also has mobile ordering and plenty of outdoor seating.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe’s menus can be found HERE.

Pinocchio Village Haus

Pinocchio Village Haus is a quick service restaurant with mobile ordering (yay!) with plenty of tables with umbrellas to enjoy your food and drink at. It does have very limited menu, but the space is great and the food they do have is really good. Pinocchio Village Haus is located in Fantasyland. This outdoor dining at Disney option does also have indoor dining, but just grab a table outside after you pick up your food.

Here is a quick link to the Pinocchio Village Haus MENUS. You will find flatbreads here and even a delicious vegan flatbread option!

The Lunching Pad

The Lunching Pad is technically a snack shop, but with good food, mobile ordering, and so many outside tables, included covered tables, it earns a spot on the list. The Lunching Pad can be found in Tomorrowland.

Since this is a snack shop, the menu is small, but you can grab a pulled pork sandwich or Mickey pretzel here anytime!

Tomorrowland Terrace

I know this may be shocking, but the Tomorrowland Terrace is located in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. This is a great outdoor dining at Disney option since it has so much outdoor seating!

The menu at Tomorrowland Terrace is very fish focused and the lobster roll is definitely worth a stop. Tomorrowland Terrace is also taking mobile orders so you can pick up your pre-order and grab a nice outdoor dining spot and enjoy!

Gaston’s Tavern

Gaston’s Tavern is another snack stop and this one has two famous items on the menu! First, the Grey Stuffed Cupcake (it’s delicious!) and the LeFou’s Brew (no alcohol). This quick service snack stop has some tasty times and outdoor tables. It does not have mobile ordering and the line can be quite long, so you may want to plan a stop here if you are really interested in trying the Brew!

Check out Gaston’s Tavern’s menu HERE. Gaston’s Tavern is located in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.

Outdoor Dining at Disney Gaston's Tavern

Liberty Square Market

Liberty Square Market is located in Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom is not new to the outdoor dining at Disney scene. This is another quick service snack shop, but it always comes through with a healthy option so it deserves a spot on this list.

You can grab a classic Disney snack like a Mickey pretzel or a turkey leg, or you can find yogurt, fresh fruit, and trail mix on the menu here. Liberty Square Market is full of tables with umbrellas for your stop and snack needs.

Sleepy Hollow

Just a few steps away from Liberty Market Square you will find Sleepy Hollow, also located in Liberty Square. This quick service snack shop serves up sugar! Delicious sugar. At Sleepy Hollow you will find funnel cake and waffles on the menu all day, along with coffee specialty drinks.

Check out the Sleepy Hollow breakfast menu and snack menu – both will make you drool. Similar to many other quick service spots at Magic Kingdom you will find outdoor tables around Sleepy Hollow.

Storybook Treats

Ice Cream! Do I have your attention? Storybook Treats is a quick service snack shop in Fantasyland that serves up soft serve ice cream and floats.

Storybook Treats has a covered area with outdoor tables. Ice cream in the Florida heat is always a necessity, but add in covering seating and it’s the ideal stop during a long day at Magic Kingdom.

You can find the Storybook Treats menu HERE.

Outdoor Dining at Disney Storybook Treats

Best Outdoor Dining at Epcot

Epcot has always been, and probably will always be, the best food park in Disney World. Home to the World Showcase, you can gobble up food from all over the world. All of my best outdoor dining at Disney World options for Epcot are located in the World Showcase.

Now grab a drink (alcohol not required) and go eat your way around the world while dining al fresco the entire time!

The outdoor dining at Disney options located in Epcot are a good mix between table service and quick dining, so you are more likely to be able to have a table service meal outside in Epcot.

Rose and Crown Dining Room

Rose and Crown is located in the United Kingdom Pavilion of the World Showcase and is always one of the best dining options, indoors or outside. Rose and Crown also always has great outdoor dining with beautiful lagoon and firework views.

Rose and Crown is a table service restaurant serving up British fare. It also has outdoor shaded and covered dining right on the lagoon. Rose and Crown is also very vegetarian and vegan friendly so the perfect meal stop for anyone with a dietary restriction.

You can find the Rose and Crown menu HERE.

Please Note! Rose and Crown Dining Room will be closing for refurbishment in winter/spring 2021 so please check the website before you plan a meal here! I will update this once the refurbishment is complete. If the Dining Room is closed during your visit, stop by the Rose and Crown Pub and grab a drink and pub snack to eat outside.

Spice Road Table

Spice Road Table is located in the Morocco Pavilion of the World Showcase and is another fan favorite for all dining options. Spice Road Table is another table service restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining options.

Spice Road Table has a shaded outdoor seating area and the views are of the beautiful Morocco Pavilion. Serving up Mediterranean food you will find dolmas, kafta, and homemade naan on the menu here.

Outdoor Dining at Disney Spice Road Table

La Cantina de San Angel

La Cantina de San Angel, located in the Mexico Pavilion of the World Showcase, is one of my favorite stops when drinking around the world. This quick service location has an amazing covered patio right on the lagoon. This is also one of the best places to eat Gluten-Free AT Disney World!

La Cantina de San Angel has some of my favorite food in the World Showcase. You will find guacamole, tacos, and, of course, amazing margaritas at this stop! Check out the full menu HERE.

Tutto Italia Ristorante

Located in the Italy Pavilion, Tutto Italia Ristorante, is a table service restaurant focused on traditional Italian dishes. You can make a reservation for Tutto Italia Ristorante and I recommend it all year round. You will need to request an outdoor table at check in as this restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining.

Tutto Italia Ristorante has an Annual Passholder discount and serves lunch and dinner. Tutto Italia has a large outdoor covered patio with roll down canopy walls that can be lowered in the rain or to block sun.

The menus at Tutto Italia Ristorante are a bit spendy, so I would consider this a fancy Disney meal.

Katsura Grill

Katsura Grill is located in the Japan Pavilion of the World Showcase and also has a covered patio area. This is also another quick service location in the World Showcase and a perfect stop for a snack and drink as you travel the world.

You can find sushi on the menu here, but I encourage you to try something a bit more traditional – the Tonkotsu ramen, okonomiyaki fries, and chicken curry are all really good. Katsura Grill tops my list for not only a best outdoor dining at Disney option, it is also a top quick service restaurant in Disney World for me!

Check out the menu HERE and don’t forget the sake.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse

Regal Eagle Smokehouse is located in the American Adventure, in the middle of the World Showcase, and is super new! This quick service stop serves up BBQ and American beer and wine. With only one vegetarian/vegan item (salad does not count), this is for the meat lovers.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse has tables – both shaded and with umbrellas. You can find the menu HERE.

Based on it’s location in the middle of the World Showcase, this is a good stop during your around the world adventure. Plus, being a new addition with outdoor seating it’s a good pick for your outdoor dining at Epcot stop.

Outdoor Dining at Disney American Adventure

Via Napoli

Via Napoli, located in the Italy Pavilion of the World Showcase, is a table service restaurant with limited outdoor tables. You will need to request an outdoor table when you check in, as they have indoor tables as well. Annual Passholders also get a discount when dining here.

Via Napoli serves up pastas and salads, but the brick oven pizzas are really the focus. Check out the Via Napoli menu HERE.

Best Outdoor Dining at Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios has the fewest outdoor dining options at Disney right now, but they are slowly reopening more and more stops each month. There is only one table service option with outdoor dining, but there a few quick service options too.

Backlot Express

Backlot Express is located in Echo Lake at Hollywood Studios. This quick service stop has mobile ordering and a covered seating area.

Serving up American food, you can grab a reliable meal here like a burger or salad. Check out the menu HERE.

Baseline Tap House

Baseline Tap House is located in Grand Avenue at Hollywood Studios and is a new addition to the park! Baseline is a welcome new addition – serving up California beer and snacks. Think craft brew pub meets Disney.

Baseline Tap House is a quick service restaurant, but serves up drinks and snacks only – no entrees. There are outdoor tables for your outdoor dining at Disney needs.

Baseline Tap House’s menu is great for any beer fan for sure.

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is the only dining option in Galaxy’s Edge to make the list. This quick service restaurant offers mobile ordering and has a large shaded area for outdoor dining.

If you really want to eat outdoors and in Galaxy’s Edge, arguably the best part of Hollywood Studios, Docking Bay is your spot.

Check out the full menu HERE.

Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge

Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is the only table service restaurant in Hollywood Studios with outdoor dining right now. That being said, the only thing on this menu is drinks! If you want a cocktail, this is definitely your ideal Hollywood Studios break for outdoor dining.

Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is located in Hollywood Boulevard and has a lot of great outdoor seating. If you want food, think twice before waiting for a table here. If you want a cocktail break, definitely stop.

Check out the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge menu HERE.

PizzeRizzo

PizzeRizzo, located in Grand Avenue, serves pizza, of course, and Italian subs. This quick service restaurant accepts mobile ordering and has two floors of outdoor covered dining.

PizzeRizzo is my pick for the best outdoor dining at Hollywood Studios for a family. Order ahead, grab a table outdoors, and enjoy your pizza in the shade. Don’t skip the cannoli for a treat at the end of your meal.

Check out the PizzeRixzzo menu HERE.

Best Outdoor Dining at Animal Kingdom

The food at Animal Kingdom is amazing and continues to improve. Animal Kingdom is also a very outdoor-centric park. It makes sense that the outdoor dining at Animal Kingdom provides a lot of really good options.

Satu’li Canteen

Satu’li Canteen is located in Pandora – the World of Avatar – and serves American food, but think really good and elevated American food. While you can dine inside here, there are also tables outdoors which are covered with a roof.

This quick service restaurant offers mobile ordering and serves really good bowls – vegetarian, kid, and meat-eater friendly.

Check out the full menu HERE.

Pongu Pongu

Another great outdoor dining option in Pandora is Pongu Pongu. This quick service restaurant has the coolest drinks! Pongu Pongu is also a rare outdoor dining at Disney option that serves up breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner.

The menu is pretty small, but Pongu Pongu is a great snack stop and the drinks alone are worth it. Pongu Pongu does not technically have it’s own outdoor dining seating, but you can bring your food and drink over to the Canteen and sit in the outdoor dining area.

Check out the menus HERE.

Nomad Lounge & Cocktail Bar

Nomad Lounge, located on Discovery Island, right next to the famous Tiffins. Nomad Lounge & Cocktail Bar is a table service restaurant with covered tables located on the outside deck.

Nomad Lounge serves an Animal Kingdom melting pot – a bit of African, a bit of Asian, and a bit of Latin food. This is a lounge though so you will only see drinks and appetizers on the menu.

I think the appetizers here are more than enough to fill you up, especially if you get more than one and share, and the food is really good. Thinks drinks put it over the top.

Flame Tree BBQ

Flame Tree BBQ is located on Discovery Island and is a quick service restaurant serving up BBQ. Mobile ordering is accepted here and there is an outdoor covered seating area.

While there is one plant based option, this is a place for the meat lovers. The menu is pretty good especially for a quick service stop. You can also get both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti is a table service restaurant, which accepts reservations, located in Asia in Animal Kingdom. Like many outdoor dining at Disney options, this restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining so you will need to request outdoor seating at check in.

There are tables with shade and coverage allowing you to escape the sun for your meal. Annual Passholders get a discount at Yak and Yeti as well.

The menu here is really big and is graced with a lot of really good Asian food – find it HERE. I think Yak and Yeti serves up some of the best food in Animal Kingdom so I am grateful for the outdoor option.

Harambe Market

Harambe Market is located in Africa at Animal Kingdom is very spacious open air market with outside seating – including seating covered with a roof. Harambe Market accepts mobile ordering.

This quick service spot is described as African and serves up chicken and rib bowls, salads, and an adorable Simba cupcake. Check out the full menu HERE.

Best Outdoor Dining at Disney Springs

There are a lot of options for outdoor dining at Disney Springs, but not all are created equal. Many of these best outdoor dining at Disney Spring locations also grace my list of the Best (and Worst) Disney Springs Restaurants.

When outdoor dining at Disney Springs is your plan, here the best restaurants for you to visit!

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is a great restaurant at Disney Springs and the outdoor dining space is something special. This table service restaurant is located in The Landing at Disney Springs and serves up Irish food.

There is a large outdoor space at Raglan Road with a lot of tables with umbrellas. Raglan Road accepts reservations and serves lunch, dinner, and brunch! Annual Passholders also receive a discount at Raglan Road.

Disney Food Trucks

Food Trucks are always awesome and the Disney Springs Food Trucks are no exception. The Disney Food Trucks are located in The West Side of Disney Springs and they are a great option for a cheap, but really good, meal especially for outdoor dining.

Right now you will find three Disney Food Trucks open for your eating fun – 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa, Hot Diggity Dogs, and Mac & Cheese. Grab a few items off each menu and find a comfy spot in the large seating area filled with tables and umbrellas.

The BOATHOUSE

The BOATHOUSE is locate in The Landing at Downtown Disney and has both indoor and outdoor dining. The outside tables make this a great place for outdoor dining at Disney Springs.

This table service restaurant highly recommends you make a reservation and is it not cheap. The Boathouse is a fine dining restaurant with a focus on seafood and steak. If you are looking for a really nice meal and you want to dine outside, this is a great pick.

The BOATHOUSE serves lunch and dinner – check out the menus HERE.

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ makes the list because it has comfort food and a lot of outside seating – both a covered patio and uncovered outdoor tables. This farm-to-table restaurant is a table service restaurant, but is a more casual choice in Disney Springs.

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is located in The Landing in Disney Springs. Reservations are highly recommended. Chef’s Art’s serves lunch and dinner.

Check out the menus HERE.

READ NEXT:

10 Best (And Worst) Disney Springs Bars

Paddlefish

Paddlefish, located in The Landing at Disney Springs is a good outdoor dining choice if you are okay without shade/coverage. Paddlefish serves seafood and steaks for lunch and dinner and is a table service restaurant.

Reservations are strongly recommended and both Annual Passholders and Disney Visa Cardmembers receive a discount at Paddlefish. You can find the Paddlefish menus HERE.

Frontera Cocina

Frontera Cocina is a great spot for outdoor dining at Disney Springs because it has a massive covered patio right on the water. This table service restaurant serves up Mexican food and reservations are strongly recommended.

Frontera Cocina has both a lunch and dinner menu, but is not always open for lunch. Both menus can be found HERE. Frontera Cocina is located at the Town Center at Disney Springs.

Outdoor Dining at Disney Frontera Cocina

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Jock Lindsey’s Hanger Bar is located in The Landing at Disney Springs and is right on the water. The Hanger Bar has a covered patio with great water views and I really enjoy the drink menu every time I visit.

This table service restaurants serves appetizers, flatbreads, and happy hour! A Disney happy hour and you can find outside – perfect. Check out the menu for the Hanger Bar before you go though, it is a lounge menu so a bit more limited even though it has table service.

D-Luxe Burger

This quick service restaurant is located at the Town Center and is another great affordable option for a meal in Disney Springs. It does have a big fan base, so you might have to wait.

D-Luxe Burger has a covered patio for your outdoor dining needs and the food is really good! D Luxe Burger has “normal” burgers, but it also has crazy burgers and they are mouth-watering. You can also get a shake with booze and they offer a plant based burger so there is something for everyone.

Check out the D-Luxe Burger menu HERE.

Best Outdoor Dining at Disney Resorts

There are so many Disney Resorts with dining, but in current times, many are closed and many do not have outdoor dining. Exploring Disney hotels is a great, free, activity for a Disney World trip, especially on a no-park day.

Below are the best spots for outdoor dining at Disney Resorts right now!

Topolino’s Terrace

Topolino’s Terrace is located at Disney’s Riviera Resort and serves French and Italian food. This is a fine dining restaurant and reservations are highly recommended. Topolino’s Terrace serves breakfast and dinner, but no lunch.

Topolino’s Terrace has outdoor dining on a rooftop with beautiful views. Do note that this fine dining restaurant has a dress code so be sure to check that before you head over.

While it has a higher price point, Topolino’s Terrace’s food is worth it. A visit here also gives you a great reason to check out the new(ish) Disney Riviera Resort.

Geyser Point Bar & Grill

Geyser Point Bar & Grill can be found at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and is a quick service restaurant. Geyser Point serves rustic American food – think burgers, salads, and wings.

Geyser Point is a really good choice for outdoor dining at Disney if you want a later meal. You can grab appetizers and burgers until later in the evening and since it is quick service, you can make a last minute decision to go.

Check out the menus HERE and be sure to explore Disney’s Wilderness Lodge if you decide to have a meal at Geyser Point.

READ NEXT:

7 Best (and Worst) Hotels Near EPCOT

Trattoria al Forno Restaurant

Trattoria al Forno Restaurant is a casual Italian restaurant located at Disney’s BoardWalk. Trattoria al Forno serves breakfast – a rarity for outdoor dining at Disney options right now. Annual Passholders receive a discount when dining at Trattoria al Forno.

Trattoria al Forno has outdoor seating and a beautiful view of the lake. I highly recommend this restaurant for a sundowner or meal at sunset. Check out the menus HERE.

Three Bridges Bar and Grill

Located at Disney’s Coronado Springs, Three Bridges Bar and Grill has a massive outdoor, open air, patio with stunning views. Three Bridges is only open for dinner and serves up Latin food.

Three Bridges Bar and Grill offers an Annual Passport discount and has a drool-worthy menu. If you have never been to Three Bridges, you should definitely check it out, especially for outdoor dining.

Be sure to try a shareable appetizer and save room for churros!

I hope you found a few great options for eating outdoors at Disney from my list! I know Disney will continue to open more dining options and even more Disney World outdoor dining options, but this list is a great place to start. No matter where you decide to eat I hope you enjoy a scrumptious meal safely outdoors at Disney World!

Did I miss any of your favorite places for outdoor dining at Disney?