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    Tambu Lounge

    4.2 (118 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, Polynesian
    Closed • 8:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    TAMBU LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Bahama Mama
    Dani B.

    I ordered a take away gin and tonic. The bar server Christine got me in and out! I sat outside of the lounge and enjoyed my predinner drink! I recommend!

    Pot Stickers
    Cynthia L.

    I know, I know...before you come at me with pitchforks for giving Tambu Lounge 3 stars, hear me out. Don't get me wrong. All the cast members & bartenders were genuinely friendly. Food & drinks were delivered in a timely manner despite how busy it was. Food was fresh and came out pippin hot. My gripe is how long the standby line is. The lounge area is small. We tried twice to come eat here for dinner time and both times the line was NOT moving. I peeked in the lounge and saw several tables just sitting there and chatting. No active food or drinks...you can tell they were done eating & drinking. Come on man. Please be considerate and get out so the next party can be seated. I feel like they should put a time limit here. Thank goodness I just so happen to see two empty chairs at the bar and the patrons sitting close by were kind enough to tell me these seats are first come, first serve. Jackpot! So we ordered the following: -Yuengling beer -coconut mojito mocktail -potstickers -two orders of their famous Ohana noodles All this hype from social media about these dang noodles. Personally, my husband and I both thought there was a bit too much sodium with their teriyaki(?) sauce. And to be honest, we've had better noodles. It tasted like something you can get at Panda Express. Oh well...ya'll enjoy these. So minus one star for the line not moving due to people just sitting around hogging up tables and minus one star for the overhyped salty noodles.

    Tara T.

    I love the Tambu Lounge!! The bar tenders and wait staff are always so friendly and attentive!! They serve food starting at 4p which is such a treat because it's similar to the food at Ohana! I love getting the noodles!! As the Bar/Lounge is out in the open it can get loud in the area but it's still a very relaxing spot to take a break, especially on a hot day!

    Lychee-Ginger Lemonade
    Marshy L.

    Loved the in non alcoholic Lychee Ginger Lemonade. The service is prompt and very pleasant. They serve small food items like Hawaiian potstickers. Their ambiance is cozy with a touch of island life; the Seven Seas Lagoon in the background and swaying trees calling your name. This lounge is located on the second floor of The Polynesian Resort, right next to Ohana's restaurant.

    Bread Pudding, Pot Stickers, -Ohana Noodles & Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings

    Waited about 20min to sit, but worth it. Less money than a full sit down of O'hana. One woman working the whole area. Impressive.

    Isabel M.

    Stopped in at the bar for a quick drink. The hibiscus margarita was so refreshing and delicious. We also tried the espresso martinis on the menu. Unfortunately, this drink didn't hit the mark. It tasted tangy which threw me off. The bartender was so nice and managed to get our order without too long of a wait even though they were busy. I would probably try a different cocktail next time but the lounge menu was intriguing so I'd like to return.

    Pina Pi-a CoLAVA
    Cynthia L.

    I loved the whole environment and drinks and food. The service was great as all Disney properties do. We were trying to get in downstairs but the wait was too long. After we had some drinks and food we headed to shop areas and on to our next adventure. I'm definitely coming back for another drink and more wings!

    Kaylee K.

    Great spot for a drink or a quick bite! Bartenders were friendly and fast, and vibe of the bar is great. Plenty of seating around the bar and at the lunge area. Small menu for bar bites between 4-10pm, but i would recommend the pot stickers!

    Jess B.

    Could never go wrong with anything at the Polynesian! It's hands down the best property on Disney and with the best drinks and service! We had a drink while waiting for our restaurant reservation and we had a blast. They get creative with the drinks and the bartenders were funny and hospitable. Love this spot!

    Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA - Kona, HI
    Azsure D.

    Corner bar with some seating upstairs in the Polynesian Resort. Every time I am here it is crowded and noisy, and ppl creeping the seating area just crashed and tired instead of letting patrons use seating. But at least I can grab a beer here when you can't hardly get one in Magic Kingdom. Limited beer selection, and cocktails. Stand in q to order and pay.

    The famous Ohana noodles
    Candace M.

    We always go to the Tambu lounge for drinks & apps, the Ohana restaurant is next to it & they have a prix fixe menu there & it's a ton of food, you can get the Ohanas famous noodles, ribs, shrimp & dumplings at the lounge & the drinks are great.

    Justin G.

    Tamara and John are the absolute best- A+ services whether dining at the bar, seating area, or to-go. You can order many things a la carte that you would get from Ohana, but the potstickers are my go-to. Grab a backscratcher or a Lapu Lapu and enjoy your evening.

    Lapu lapu
    Aubrie H.

    Love stopping here for a drink. The bartenders always make a quality cocktails and there's an easy place to grab a to go drinks. We ordered a Mule, gin and tonic and we had to try the lapu lapu. All were well made and exactly what we were looking for

    View from my perch, around 1pm, on the first Friday of 2024. Just look at that Polynesian Mai Tai!

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    Yes! But there is very limited seating that's not at the bar

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    Wailulu Bar & Grill - Musubi appetizer

    Wailulu Bar & Grill

    4.4(127 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Scenic views. Captivating Culinary Creations…read more We grabbed a late lunch at Wailulu Bar & Grill during our stay at Island Tower. We didn't have a reservation but just walked up to the bar entrance. With a bar of full of stools and six tables, they have plenty of spots for walk ups. With the circular shape of the bar area, you get an unobstructed massive view out to the grounds and vistas! We had the: Wayfinder Burger - AMAZING BURGER (my personal third place fav on WDW property)! Crispy edges on a hand formed patty, dynamic volcano sauce that isn't as spicy as it is flavorful, and an onion jam that you'll want to add to everything! Pineapple Barbecue Chicken Sliders - with dark meat and white meat, you can tell that the meat is fresh and moist. The pairing of adobo mayo and pineapple barbecue is sublime!!! Sweet Potato Fries - no need for ketchup. These are perfectly seasoned to eat Macaroni Salad - not your grandma's dry stuff, they have creamy, eggy, little spicy flavor bomb Mac salad Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada - don't miss this! Whimsical presentation and a coconut cream splash of happiness for your taste buds The staff is amazing. The view is stunning. The food is divine. Top flight WDW location.

    Not gonna lie, this has become one of my favorite restaurants at Disney. I've eaten here 3 times…read morenow (once last year and twice on my most recent trip) and each meal has hit the mark. Some appetizers we've tried and enjoyed include the ahi tuna crisps, crispy chicken wings, grilled shishito peppers and sticky pork ribs. They have all be delicious. Entrees my family has tried include the poke bowl, grilled fish of the day, wayfinder burger, garlic shrimp noodles, pineapple barbecue chicken sliders, and chow mein salad. No one has ever complained about their meal :) Quite the opposite. They have all raved over their choices. As for myself, I have ordered the wayfinder burger on all 3 visits to Wailulu Bar & Grill and I have no regrets. It's likely the best burger on Disney property. My suggestion is to go with the sweet potato fries rather than the macaroni salad. I did not care for the mac salad and it was quite different from what they actually serve in Hawaii. The sweet potato fries are delicious though!

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    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

    4.2(425 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    What an exclusive experience! A bar with such limited…read moreseating and such a reputation that you will undoubtedly have a two hour wait at minimum - if you can even get on the waitlist for the entire evening - with it usually filling up by 3:00 everyday. Transported into another realm, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto is a Jungle-cruised tiki bar with decor upon decor and epic theming! As certain drinks are ordered, the waitresses and bartenders have skits to do with squirt guns, interactive decor pieces, and chants for the entire room to repeat! You are fully immersed into the experience with fake windows showing volcanos and jungle views, an octopus tentacle reaching in through a port hole and around the ceiling beams, and tons of details that are just true to Disney's excellence. We grabbed a reservation before dinner and enjoyed the: Skipper Sipper - fresh lime and mint perfume the tropical juices with the zippy pops of soda water Polynesian Punch - POG with Ginger Beer! It sounds like a them park duo made for greatness. Flavor was on point and extremely refreshing! If you are around for an afternoon or staying at the Polynesian, snag a waitlist spot and enjoy this niche but epic experience!

    Trader Sam's is located at the Polynesian Resort near Magic Kingdom. You are able to park here if…read moreyou have a dining reservation at one of the other restaurants, they do not take reservations, only walk up. If you are not wanting to dine at the resort, you can take a bus or monorail from Magic Kingdom. It has been a while since I did a review and we have been here quite a few times over the last year. I felt it was time to update. I have a love hate with this place, I used to love it, then we had some negative experiences however, the last few visits have been great. They now open early at 11am which is really great as it gets so busy! We love to stop here when doing a monorail crawl but also recently took my mom and dad here. You need to add your name to the list and your wait can be different all the time. It really depends on how many names are on the list. I will say that larger groups tend to wait much longer. If you are a smaller group such as 2, and are seated at a table for 4, just know that they will seat you with others. MY biggest issue with this place is I believe it should have a time limit. It is incredibly small inside and we have waited over 3 hours to go in. I just feel if Beak and Barrell at Magic and Oga's at Studios has a time limit, they need one here. Maybe bump it to 60 minutes. The problem comes with that there is so much to see and interactions happening with drinks being ordered that you could literally sit in there for hours and order 1 drink. We have had many drinks on the menu including wine and beer. I am not in love with all their drinks, they are very rum heavy and can be very sweet and full of juice, however there are some good ones. I have also tried just wine which is also fine. My husband frequently orders the beer flight which includes 3 different types of Kona beer. Some of my favorite cocktails are the Rosita's Margarita, which is Casamigos reposado tequila, bols orange curacao liqueur, fresh lime juice, falernum and organic agave nectar. It is really good but can be sour if not made correct. Don't be afraid if that happens to ask them to add a little extra sweetener. I also enjoy the Mosquito Mojito which has Bacardi Dragonberry Rum, Organic Agave Nectar, Falernum, Mint, and Fresh Lime Juice topped with Soda Water. It is a classic mojito but can also end up being sour. I usually ask for a little extra nectar. They also serve food. We love the food here and they have actually updated their menu recently. Our favorite item is the Thai Chicken Flatbread with bacon and peanut sauce which is delicious and the Pan-Fried Dumplings. They have a new Shrimp and Plantain Roll which looks great and we will be trying it next time. Some of their drinks come with an interactive experience including the Uh-Oa, the Nautilus, the Hippopoto Mai-Tai and the Krakatoa Punch. And anyone who orders it, gets to sort of take part in the interactive experience. The whole lounge has effects. Would I recommend this yes. I am torn if this is a 4 or a 3. The wait is ridiculous at times, but it is really fun. I prefer the table seats as opposed to the bar or high tops personally and you cannot really ask to sit somewhere. I do think this needs to be expanded. Outside they have a different version or Trader Sam's, same menu no interactivities. They need to take that over and make this lounge much much larger. I would say check it out if you can get it or dont mind waiting. Put your name on the list and go to a different bar and wait!

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    Outer Rim

    Outer Rim

    4.1(42 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    Outer Rim is a great place to grab a drink when at the contemporary!! They don't serve any food but…read moreare conveniently located next to a quick serve location that has tons of good snacks! The bar tenders are always friendly! Keep in mind there isn't always someone walking around taking orders, so sometimes you'll have to go up and get them yourselves! It's a comfy and cozy spot but can get a little loud because it's right next to Chef Mickeys. Overall one of my go tos!

    Outer Rim is a very small and overlooked bar/lounge, which is located on the main level at Disney's…read morecontemporary resort. This is not a place I visit all the time, but it is a fine stop. It reminds me of a sports bar, they do have 1 TV so not crazy. I also usually see adults, particularly men, coming here to grab a drink to go. This spot is directly next to Chef Mickey's, which mean it can get loud and it can be really hard to grab a seat. My biggest issue with this spot is the people who have zero intention of buying a drink, sit at the tables or the lounge chairs and wait for their table at Chef Mickey. There is a really great view of Bay Lake but it can be so hard to sit here and enjoy a drink and the views. I do wish the cast members did a better job at Outer Rim and Chef Mickey telling people it is a not a waiting area. I also do not understand why Chef Mickey's does not have better waiting benches or seats. I do feel for the servers because the guests are taking up seats from those that would actually spend money and grab a drink. My wife and I have had to leave because there were no seats. The menu is simple, just drinks, no food. There is a pretty well stocked bar along with a few of their "specialty" drinks. They are nothing super fancy and I do think if they had some themed drinks to their name, outer rim, they would be more popular. I also used to love ordering their bourbon flight which they have recently removed. It was one of the best deals and I'm sure Disney realized they were offering this at a steal! I would say the best part of this lounge is the views of Bay Lake and getting to watch the monorail going through the hotel. It can be relaxing in the middle of the day when Chef Mickey's is closed and it is quiet in the hotel. As I said, I think this is more of a stop for people to run in and grab a quick drink to go. Overall this spot is fine. We do not run here all the time, esepcially when our favorite lounge is on the first floor, but we will swing by from time to time. It is a great stop if you are partaking in the Monorail Crawl. If you want food or a snack, the quick service location is directly across from here as well. You are able to grab food and bring it into the lounge. I would say it is worth looking at, it could use some updating, maybe walling off the side of Chef Mickey's and making it more enclosed, refreshing the carpet but the drinks are solid. But please if you are just waiting for your table at chef mickey's, remember that outer rim is a bar/ lounge. Do not sit here to wait for your table, you are taking away tips from the server.

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    Outer Rim - Watermelon Margarita

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    Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    4.1(127 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    We came by here 15 minutes before closing and asked about just getting a coffee and dessert. They…read moretold us they'd cleaned out their coffee for the night, so we decided to just share the dessert. To our surprise, the server brought us espressos with our creme brulee! The latter was $10, delicious, and great for sharing between two people. This is also a great location along the water.

    During a recent visit to Disney, my husband and I chose to try Geyser Point bar & Grill before…read morechecking out of our room and head home. It wasn't incredibly cold outside so we chose to sit relatively close to the water outside and enjoy the views of nature with our meal. Upon arrival we were told there was a somewhat lengthy waitlist to be seated. Meanwhile, there were 4-5 employees standing at the hostess stand doing absolutely nothing other than talking amongst themselves and sipping their personal beverages. Upon examination on our surroundings, both my husband and I noticed countless empty tables and absolutely NO VALID reason for the extensive wait to be seated. The disappointment and aggravation didn't stop there. Once seated at our table, the service was slower than slow and never improved during our meal, despite the server's attempt to be jovial as well as apologetic while blaming the other staff members for the issues. And as a final blow, the bill was hyper- exorbitant for basic burgers, fries, and a drink. The long wait, unconscionably slow service , grossly unremarkable food, and high cost made for a decision to not return during future visits!

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    Geyser Point Bar & Grill
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    Disney's Polynesian Village Resort - Disney's Polynesian Resort at Night

    Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

    3.6(336 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$$

    Of course the Polynesian village resort is a beautiful resort (very pricey of course). That is one…read moreof Disney Worlds first resorts. Beautiful location with a wonderful dinner place - Ohana -- family-style Polynesian dinner, with grilled meats, shrimp, noodles, and pineapple-coconut bread pudding. It's basically all you can eat and I will say the food was delicious, but it was way too much food if you're not really super hungry or a big eater.....

    Not Worth $600-$800/Night -- More Motel Than Deluxe…read more In July 2026 we stayed at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort in a Water View room and were extremely disappointed by the experience for the price. We understand that we were paying a significant premium for the Polynesian's location, theming, and monorail access. But at roughly $600-$800 per night, we still expect a clean, well-maintained and reasonably quiet room. Ours felt much more like an expensive motel room than a luxury resort. Our room was worn, the bathroom had visible brown stains on the walls, towels at the pool were moldy, and nearby construction was extremely disruptive--including noise before 6:30 a.m. one morning. We also paid extra for a Water View room and ended up with a second-floor "Juliet balcony," which isn't actually a balcony you can step onto. Worse, our "Water View" looked directly over the construction area. Paying a premium for a view only to look out at a construction site from an unusable balcony was particularly disappointing. The resort itself was consistently crowded and hectic. After a busy day in the parks, it didn't feel like a relaxing place to come back to. We were similarly underwhelmed by the dining options, particularly given the price and supposed "deluxe" status of the resort. The one real highlight was Trader Sam's, which we loved. But in retrospect, we would have been much happier staying somewhere nicer and more relaxing and simply visiting the Polynesian for Trader Sam's. The Polynesian is iconic and the location is excellent, but nostalgia, theming and a monorail stop can only justify so much of a premium. At $600-$800 a night, the overall experience simply wasn't worth it.

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