How to Eat at Disney World’s BEST Restaurants With NO Reservations

By Matt Kirouac 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a chic night out in Disney World, it doesn’t get much snazzier than Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort!

Topolino’s Terrace

But unlike some other chic and snazzy restaurants we know of, this one isn’t as hard to get into as you might think! In fact, this Riviera-inspired restaurant is much easier and more accessible to dine at. Consider this your friendly reminder that Topolino’s Terrace lounge is OPEN for walk-ups! You’re welcome.

After a day spent feasting on churros and Dole Whip, sometimes you gotta balance it out with some fancy grown-up food. Like, say, Gnocchi with duck confit. Or a dino-sized Tomahawk Veal Chop. Or Escargot en Coquille.

Tomahawk Veal Chop

You’re in luck because Topolino’s Terrace has all that and MORE! And you can easily satisfy those European hankerings by simply moseying right up to the bar in the restaurant’s lounge area.

Topolino’s Terrace Lounge

This isn’t a brand new feature, but most people don’t realize it’s a possibility that you can order off the FULL menu here! No reservations needed! If you’re sitting in the indoor section, you can order from the full menu.

Topolino’s Terrace Lounge

Of course, the BEST way to cap off a meal at Topolino’s Terrace is with drinks on its namesake terrace.

Topolino’s Terrace

This feature is available in several other locations in Disney World! At the California Grill Lounge in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can grab a full meal in the lounge area also. Sometimes Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers the same deal. When Citricos is open, you can usually get appetizers from that restaurant at the Enchanted Rose Lounge!

Topolino’s Terrace

This is a feature that gets overlooked by many, so if you find yourself without a reservation in Disney World, you might want to check out one of these lounges for a nice meal!

Topolino’s Terrace recently beefed its breakfast menu back up, too!

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