Treating Dad to a little Disney magic this Father’s Day? Disney World can be a downright magical place to celebrate the man of the hour. Whether classics like golf, fishing and bowling or unique activities like lightsaber building and up-close safari adventures, there’s something for dads of all sorts at The Most Magical Place on Earth, both in and outside the parks.
But, that’s not all! As anyone knows, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of dad-worthy dining at Disney World, from special Father’s Day dishes to favorite restaurants he’s sure to love.
So, toss out that tie, scrap those socks and give Dad the gift of something delicious while celebrating Father’s Day at Disney World this year. Keep reading for limited-time menu offerings, restaurant suggestions and other tasty inspiration in this Walt Disney World Father’s Day foodie guide.
Where to Treat and Eat with Dad for a Walt Disney World Father’s Day
No matter if you’re challenging him to a round of golf (or mini-golf), cruising the Disney World waterways with a boat rental or spending quality time in line for some of the theme parks’ best rides, Dad is bound to work up an appetite after all that fun.
Well, you’re in luck. Walt Disney World is positively chockful of yummy eats and memorable dining experiences perfect for Dad’s special day, including some dishes cooked up especially for Father’s Day. Think smoky-sweet BBQ, nods to some of Disney’s most beloved dads and all things bacon. Oh, and don’t forget the quintessential Turkey Legs!
Dad-friendly food can be found across the Central Florida resort, whether you’re searching for a fast-and-easy quick-service restaurant inside the parks, a sit-down table-service meal back at your hotel or anything in between. And don’t forget Disney Springs!
Keep in mind that advance dining reservations are suggested for many of the restaurants on our list. So, if you haven’t secured one yet, consider dining during off-hours for a shorter wait on the walk-up list. Or, skip the hassle altogether by sticking to Disney World’s many quick-service restaurants.
Special Father’s Day Disney Dining Menus
As anyone who has ever celebrated Halloween or Christmas at Disney World can attest, Disney loves dreaming up holiday-inspired dishes. And who are we to complain? Not only are they delicious, but these creative bites tend to look as nice as they taste.
Happily, Father’s Day is no exception, featuring a limited-time menu overflowing with some of Dad’s favorite ingredients, like meaty ribs, tender prime rib, smoky bacon, salty pretzels and boozy bourbon. Please note that no special Father’s Day items are available Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios.
Epcot
Le Cellier Steakhouse | Canada Pavilion
Available June 17 to 20
- Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib – Served with Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish and Truffled Fingerling potatoes
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue | The American Adventure Pavilion
Available June 19, Mobile Order offered
- All-American Dad Platter – Memphis Dry-Rub Ribs, Sliced Texas Beef Brisket, North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt, Garlic Toast and Choice of Side (New!)
Sunshine Seasons | The Land Pavilion
Available June 19
- Apple-Peanut Butter Tart – Topped with a Cinnamon Crumble and Chocolate Mustache (New!)
- Toasted Coconut Cake – Stuffed with Mango Chutney Filling and topped with Buttercream “Grass” (New!)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie | Town Center
Available June 17 to 20
- “I Am Your Father” Petit Cake – Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Filling, Dark Chocolate Mousse and White and Dark Crisp Pearls
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar | The Landing
Available through June 30
- Bacon of Doom – Chocolate-Covered Bacon with The Colonel, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey or White Crème de Cacao
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Disney’s All-Star Resorts
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court and End Zone Food Court
- Roasted Prime Rib – Oven-Roasted Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Baby Carrots and Red Wine Demi Sauce with Caesar Salad (New! Available June 17 to 19)
- Fatherly Moments – Fudge Brownie and Caramel with iconic fatherly moments from The Incredibles and The Princess and the Frog and a Pretzel and Buttercream “Frame” (New! Available through June 19)
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Landscape of Flavors
- Braised Short Ribs – Braised Short Ribs with a Spiced Rum Mushroom Demi, Charred Baby Carrots, Asparagus and Potato Pavé (New! Available June 17 to 19)
- S’mores Gourmet Stuffed Cookie – Chocolate Chunk Cookie loaded with Toasted Marshmallow Crème topped with a Crunchy Cinnamon Graham Streusel and Dark and White Chocolate Drizzles (Available through June 19)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Available June 19, Breakfast only
Cape May Café
- Dad’s Beachside Bloody Mary – Loaded Bloody Mary with Absolut Peppar topped with Shrimp, Candied Bacon, Celery, Green Olives and a Lime Wedge rimmed with Cajun Seasoning
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market
- Ropa Vieja with Maduros and Cuban Style Rice – Cuban-Style Beef Stew and Rice with Plantains (New! Available June 17 through 19)
- Father’s Day S’mores – Graham Cracker Cake topped with a Milk Chocolate Mousse infused with Bacon, Chocolate Mirror Glaze and Toasted Meringue garnished with Candied Bacon (New! Available through June 19)
Spyglass Grill
- Father’s Day S’mores – Graham Cracker Cake topped with a Milk Chocolate Mousse infused with Bacon, Chocolate Mirror Glaze and Toasted Meringue garnished with Candied Bacon (New! Available through June 19)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Available June 17 to 19, Mobile Order offered
Contempo Café
- Father’s Day Bacon Brownie – Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Ganache, Caramel, Bacon and Chocolate Crisp Pearls (New!)
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Available June 19
Toledo
- Father’s Day Brûlée – Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Bourbon Ganache, Fresh Berries and Chocolate Mustache (New!)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Available through June 19
Good’s Food to Go
- Hole in One – Fudgy Brownie filled with Caramel and Pecans and topped with Cheesecake glazed in a White Chocolate Glaçage and garnished with a White Chocolate Golf Ball (New!)
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Available June 17 to 19
Capt. Cook’s (Mobile Order Available) and Kona Island
- Dad’s Favorite Snacks Tart – Chocolate Tart with Coconut Macadamia Topping and some of Dad’s Favorite Snacks (including Potato Chips, SNICKERS, Popcorn and M&M’S), drizzled with Rum Chocolate Caramel Sauce and crowned with a Chocolate-Dipped Bacon Piece (New! Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Everything POP Shopping & Dining
- Roasted Prime Rib – Oven-Roasted Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Baby Carrots and Red Wine Demi Sauce with Caesar Salad (New! Available June 17 through 19)
- S’mores Gourmet Stuffed Cookie – Chocolate Chunk Cookie loaded with Toasted Marshmallow Crème topped with a Crunchy Cinnamon Graham Streusel and Dark and White Chocolate Drizzles (Available through June 19)
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside
Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court (Mobile Order offered)
- Sweet & Spicy BBQ Ribs – Pork Ribs with Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce, Cowboy Beans, Corn on the Cob and Coleslaw (New! Available June 19)
- Father’s Day Cheesecake Brownie – Brownie topped with Peanut Butter Cheesecake garnished with Whipped Ganache and M&M’S Minis (Available through June 19)
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Available June 17 to 19
Le Petit Café
- Milk Chocolate Ganache Tart and Bourbon Pairing – Milk Chocolate Ganache Tart paired with the “Father of Bourbon” Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon on the Rocks
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Available through June 19
The Artist’s Palette
- Hole in One – Fudgy Brownie filled with Caramel and Pecans and topped with Cheesecake glazed in a White Chocolate Glaçage and garnished with a White Chocolate Golf Ball (New!)
Walt Disney World Restaurants Your Dad Will Love
Treating your dad to a late Father’s Day? That’s ok! There is still a smorgasbord of tasty restaurants available that’s sure to please regardless of what he’s into, from approachable eats for the meat-and-potatoes fans to more globally inspired dishes for adventurous eaters.
For the Meat-and-Potatoes Man
Fried chicken, fish & chips, pot roast, mashed potatoes & gravy. If your dad is a simple man with simple tastes, he’s bound to love the comfort food classics and hearty steakhouse favorites at these Walt Disney World restaurants.
Magic Kingdom
- Liberty Tree Tavern –Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings, same menu is available at The Diamond Horseshoe nearby
Epcot
- Biergarten Restaurant – Bottomless sausages, schnitzel and spätzle with a live polka band
- Le Cellier Steakhouse – USDA prime cuts and cozy sides like loaded poutine and the restaurant’s famed beer cheese soup
Hollywood Studios
- 50’s Prime Time Café – All-American dishes such a crispy fried chicken, fork-tender pot roast and savory meatloaf served in a lighthearted setting
Disney Springs
- Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – Southern comfort food favorites, including buttermilk-brined fried chicken, braised short ribs, fried catfish and country fried steak
- Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant – Hearty Irish pub food classics with live music and step dancing
Disney World Hotels
- Shula’s Steakhouse at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel – Upscale steakhouse styled after the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the NFL’s only undefeated team
- Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Nostalgic menu inspired by another famous meat-and-potatoes man: Walt Disney
For the Grill Master or Sports Fan
Is your dad usually manning the grill come dinnertime cooking up the perfect barbecued ribs? Or, does he enjoy sporting-event favorites like hot dogs and burgers almost as much as watching the actual game? Then these next restaurants at Disney World are for him.
Magic Kingdom
- Casey’s Corner – Fully loaded hot dogs laden with everything from Walt’s favorite chili recipe to crispy funnel cake bits and strawberry-bacon jam
Epcot
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue – Saucy, smoky BBQ inspired by United States’ barbecue styles and juicy burgers on a garlic toast bun
Hollywood Studios
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant – Creative burgers and other all-American classics in a fun dining room designed to look like an old drive-in movie theater
Animal Kingdom
- Flame Tree Barbecue – BBQ meats and saucy baked beans served in an open-air setting
Disney Springs
- City Works Eatery & Pour House – Elevated bar food with an impressive burger selection, plus BBQ, mac & cheese and 17 television screens
- D-Luxe Burger – Unique and classic burger combinations served with artisanal gelato shakes
- The Edison – Massive burger with a blend of sirloin, short rib and brisket, plus other carnivorous classics like prime rib, short rib and spareribs
Disney World Hotels
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Bison burgers, grilled shrimp skewers and other bites inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest served in an open-air, lakefront setting with TVs for watching the game
- Grand Floridian Café at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Over-the-top Lobster ‘Thermidor’ Burger plus comfort food favorites like fried chicken and meatloaf in a casually elegant atmosphere
- Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Smoke-kissed meats with seasonal, African-inspired flavors cooked in wood-burning ovens with a sprawling South African wine list
- Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground – Bottomless family-style skillets mounded with BBQ meat and homestyle sides with a rustic atmosphere
- Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – All-you-can-eat skillets piled high with smoked meats and classic sides
For the Adventurous Eater
Would your dad rather take his taste buds on a world tour? From African Indian fusion to vibrant Latin-inspired tastes, these Disney World eateries push the boundaries of typical theme park fare.
Magic Kingdom
- Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen – A passport of flavors, including berbere-spiced short ribs, ginger- and soy-marinated hanger steak, with lots of classic Disney nostalgia
Epcot
- Teppan Edo – Dinner and a show, a Japanese steakhouse with live entertainment (and dinner!) provided by teppanyaki chefs
Hollywood Studios
- Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo – Global flavors and approachable American classics like beef stir-fry, tuna poke, BBQ pork ribs and fried chicken in a Star Wars-inspired setting
Animal Kingdom
- Tiffins Restaurant – Upscale African, Asian and Latin cuisine in a global-eclectic atmosphere
Disney Springs
- Jaleo by José Andrés – Spanish tapas and paella served in a perfectly timed, deliciously choreographed dance
- Morimoto Asia – Pan-Asian cuisine by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in a chic, modern setting
Disney World Hotels
- Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – African-meets-Indian cuisine with views of giraffes, zebras and more on the hotel’s savanna
- Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – Creative Latin flavors and other global influences in an open-air, on-the-water setting
Well, folks, that’s a wrap on our list of the best Disney World restaurants to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. Have you honored your dad with a trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth? Let us know in the comments! Then, learn how to stretch your travel budget with our discount Disney World tickets.
