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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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
3 years ago
Good drinks and fresh appetizers. Andrew is a great bartender and knowledgeable about the properties. Spicy tuna roll isn't on the menu but available. Worth the ask. Great stop for a quick drink and appetizer. read more
2 years ago
So a tasty drink and ohana noodles or potstickers or chicken wings in a Hawaiian theme. What.can be better read more
The Tambu lounge has a gorgeous old school Polynesian theme in the heart of the hotel lobby. A great environment to enjoy if your room isn't ready or you're waiting for a table at the adjoining restaurant. There's a small munchies and a lengthy handmade cocktail menu. Naturally beer and wine too. We had a fantastic Mai Tai. We don't love really sweet cocktails. The bartender tweaked the recipe just a little. Voila' fantastic Mai Tai. So good we could have licked the ice cubes. Don't be afraid to ask. The Disney folks strive to make guests happy. It was a happy Happy Hour. Thanks Tambu. read more
We came upon this bar while exploring Walt Disney World's Polynesian Village Resort. They provided walk up service. The line was long, and we discovered that there was only one person serving people both sitting at the bar and in the walk line. There was a long wait to be served. She was working very hard, but the operation was definitely understaffed. We shared a raspberry mojito. We enjoyed it but it probably wasn't worth the wait. read more
3 years ago
Delicious! The food was very good, especially the potstickers. The Ohana noodles are a little overhyped in my opinion, but were tasty too. The portions were larger than I expected, so that was a plus. The service was very good, our waitress was great considering it was quite busy and she was also acting as the host. There is limited seating and it gets crowded so watch out for that. Overall, it was great and I would recommend stopping here! read more
Came here on a stop at the Polynesian Resort during a Monorail bar crawl. We originally planned to go to Trader Sam's but the wait was an hour+ and we had dinner reservations, so we settled on Tambu Lounge instead. We were easily able to find a spot at the bar for 2 on a Friday night. We got the potstickers (not pictured) which had a large portion, a Long Island Iced Tea which was SUPER strong, and a Pineapple drink which name I forget. (I am a sucker for pineapple drinks and this hit the spot) overall it was pretty pricy, there was not much to see (the bar itself is not cool or pretty) and there wasn't much unique about it minus the pineapple drink, hence the 3 stars. Recommend only if you are in a bind and need a place to go when Trader Sam's is too crowded, otherwise pass. read more
2 years ago
Very delicious as usual. The one downside is the space always being busy and waiting for a seat is common. Overall, a nice place to sit down and watch the fireworks or rest your feet after running around the parks all day. read more
Tambu lounge is always one of our monorail stops when visiting Disney! They have a first come first served bar seating area, as well as other high top seats with a fantastic view of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Cinderella's Castle! I know Trader Sam's is all everyone is talking about, but this place is just as good if you're wanting chill vibes and some tropical drinks! Not in the mood for tropical? It's a full bar, so it's a win win for everyone! Most of the time, it's just my husband and I so we're able to get 2 seats no problem, or we get 1 and wait for another to open up. They also have appetizers starting at 4pm which could really double as an entree. Last time, we tried the potstickers and buffalo wings - both were very good, but we're ready to go back and try the Polynesian style wings; everyone was ordering them and they looked ah-mazing! Can't wait to go back! read more
4 years ago
I know that everyone loves trader sams at the poly, but this bar is a hidden gem. The lounge area is comfortable and themed really well, and the bar area is right next to ohana. The bartenders there are quick, knowledgeable, and very friendly. The cocktails are great, the menu is different to trader sams, I would actually say that I like the menu at tambu more, I think the cocktails are a little less sweet that the sams cocktails (still very sweet, as all tiki drinks are. My favorite drinks are the puka punch, back scratcher (literally comes with a back scratcher), lapu lapu (comes in a pineapple), and the mai tai (it's a classic but they do a great job on theirs). The other perk is the food, you can order the dumplings, noodles, ribs and wings from ohana, and the cali roll from Kona cafe. My favorites are the dumplings and noodles, both are huge portions and more than enough for two people. read more
2 years ago
Always have to stop by here on vacation. Food is amazing and the hotel never disappoints. Must try the lapu lapu read more
If you get one drink in all of Disney World, you go to the Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian, and you get a Lapu Lapu! A drink with 151 in it in Disney World??? And it's in a pineapple?? Yes please!!!! I've stayed at Polynesian several times, and while my opinion of it is not great, I do think it's the best Deluxe hotel to stay at just because of the Tambu Lounge! The Lapu Lapu is the drink I'd suggest, but their Pina Coladas are also excellent. I usually sit at the bar, but they have a nice lounge area, too, and you can see the fireworks out the window. The Lapu Lapu is $14, and considering the size of it, the pineapple, and the 151 in it, is a great price! This is just the best lounge in Disney World. Worth the trip over if you're not staying at the Polynesian, and it's a great stop on your way to your room if you are! read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
This is the only place on Disney property to get your hands on the Lapu Lapu - a delicious concoction of juices and rum served in a pineapple. Be careful with this one, it sneaks up on you! Tambu Lounge has a great menu of tiki drinks different than the ones you can find downstairs at Trader Sam's, so it is worth checking out both spots. You can also order some light bites here, including the famous bread pudding from the nearby 'Ohana restaurant. The bartenders are great and the lounge atmosphere is perfect for a quick stop to kill time. read more
This was a great stop on our monorail resort crawl! They had limited seating for COVID-19 regulations so we chose to sit in the lounge area outside of the actual Tambu Lounge. If you prefer to have a table that you can sit at comfortably, then you'll want to sit in the actual bar lounge area. The table we pulled up to the sofa was very low and harder to eat from. The drink was delicious, but not garnished as pictured(that's okay though...we figured it was because of COVID-19). California roll was awesome, and definitely all real crab meat! read more
4 years ago
A great spot if you're waiting for your spot in line at Trader Sams! I did not try the food but it smelled amazing since it was right next to ohana. The bartenders are so attentive and also typically work at trader Sam's as well so they know all the best tricks to the trade. Highly recommend a quick stop here! read more
Showed up heard in the early afternoon on a Thursday to a very slow bar. Only a couple of folks here having a cocktail. I was greeted by an incredibly pleasant bartender named Tom. He engaged in some friendly banter and when I asked him to make an off menu drink he was all about it. I ordered a jet pilot, showed him the Smuggler's Cove recipe and he followed it and made it perfectly. It's a bit of a shame food is not available until 4pm... Tom explained I could walk over to Moana Mercantile and buy some chips but man all I really wanted as some spring rolls. Ah well. Fun little bar on the second story of the Polynesian Resort ceremonial house. By the way... the back scratcher tiki cocktail comes with a real bamboo back scratcher! read more
Where do you go to a bar to get bread pudding? Why, the Disney Polynesian Resort of course! Almost anybody can make a good drink and they certainly have it down. But, if you score a seat at the bar, the real treat is the pineapple bread pudding with banana caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream! It's scrumptious! Sweet, moist, decadent, sinful, and many other adjectives! Don't take my word for it. Disney @Chris from Yelp is the real expert and thanks to his much-sought Disney advisory service, I got to try it! read more
We arrived a tad early for our Sunday night 8:20 'Ohana reservation, so we hopped onto a couple bar stools and enjoyed stellar service and drinks. It didn't take me long to succumb to trying a Blue Glow-tini! (when in Rome, ya know? or should I say Polynesia?) This delightful glowing glass of refreshing (and surprisingly not too too sweet) liquid sure makes one go...ahhhh, I'm on vacation in a magical place! What's not to like about vanilla vodka, blue curacao, and peach schnapps with a bit of pineapple juice and sour mix? I mean, I glowed all the way home (literally, the cube was still glowing last I looked). Meanwhile Husband was quite fond of his Rye Manhattan (preferred it to the Smoked Turkey from the night before), topped off with the same gourmet cherries that seem to be the in-thing with bourbon/whiskey drinks these days. Prices aren't too outrageous either, especially for a resort of this level. read more
13 years ago
It's a-ok. And it's not actually really even a lounge. This lounge is located basically inside Ohana and isn't really separated at all. It's a square bar with bar stools all around. And then at one side of it, it has a couple of awkward chairs and tables. Around meal times, the bar stools and awkward chairs get taken up by Ohana patrons waiting for their tables to be ready. The reason to come here is the infamous Polynesian resort drinks. The only other bar on property (the one by the pool) doesn't have these drinks - Tambu is your only option. So if you want to try the big pineapple drink or the back scratcher, you gotta come here. I had the Lapu Lapu (big pineapple drink) and I wasn't that impressed. It was big and sticky. And the drink itself was pretty strong. But I didn't want to finish it (which is never a good sign). So all in all, it's worth it if you want to try one of the signature drinks. But don't expect much. read more
8 years ago
Four stars for a fantastic little spot for delicious drinks! The Tambu Lounge has great tropical drinks, with ornate fruits and frozen choices. My friend and I had the Lapu Lapu, which is a 151 Rum mix drink served inside of a pineapple and it was EXQUISITE! I would come back just for that drink. My one qualm about the place was that the bartenders didn't check up on us when we had empty drinks, but at that time, we had to go to a reservation so it wasn't too bad. If you are at the Disney's Polynesian resort, it is worth a stop! read more
This seems to be the place Polynesian Resort guests hang out at for drinks prior to eating dinner at the Ohana restaurant. They have an excellent assortment of island style drinks, that are mostly rum and vodka based, to select from. They do offer a very limited food menu too if you need something to hrlp cut the effect of the strong drinks on an empty stomach. I have found that it can take a while to order a drink at the bar but if you are lucky enough to score a seat at one of the nearby tables that the servers really help eliminate this delay. Overall I would say that it is a very good chill island setting lounge to throw back a couple drinks with family and friends. You can wait for a resort monorail, but it's a very short walk from the Ticket and Transportation Center. We park at Epcot, take the monorail to the TTC and then make the less than 10 minute walk here. read more
This lounge is right next to Ohana. I came for the pineapple drink and bread pudding dessert. I really enjoyed my drink. But the bread pudding didn't live up to my expectations of when I had it last a few years ago in Ohana. It wasn't the right temperature. Nonetheless the drink was good and I'd probably go back for it, as how often do you get to drink out of a pineapple! read more
4 years ago
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8 years ago
We became DVC members and the Poly is our home resort so we had to have a drink or two here after a night at the Magic Kingdom. The drinks are refreshing and strong but not in a way where you can taste the alcohol. I, of course, had to get the Lapu Lapu in a pineapple. If they didn't let me also order the bread pudding from Ohana, I would for sure be slurring my words a lot more. So yeah, if you don't get a reservation at Ohana or you don't have time for a full dinner, head here and have a few drinks and snacks. The cast members there were great and we had good conversations with them. I'm only giving it 4 stars because it's under construction at the moment and sitting outside in the Ohana waiting area felt weird. read more
15 years ago
Every trip to Disney requires a pilgrimage to Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian. The best alcoholic drinks closest to the Magic Kingdom. The place can get crazy (hence why it's only 4 stars in my book) due to O'hana being right there and the crazy amounts of people the restaurant draws in. If Tambu was on the other side of the building, it would be much better! We like to go in between lunch and dinner for lighter crowds. The Lapu Lapu's and Backscratcher's are what they're known for so definitely order one, or both. They do sneak up on you though so beware! Where else on property can you get an awesome rum filled drink in a pineapple?! And yes, the backscratcher comes with an actual backscratcher. The bartenders are always funny and entertaining, even more so when it's not as crazy. The bar food is also pretty decent. The wings are delicious! If you time it right, grab a drink and then head out to the beach to either watch the sunset, the fireworks, or the electric water parade. :) read more
10 years ago
Greetings! Jose had a Spicy Watermelon Margarita, I had a Smoked Turkey. We also had a Sashimi platter to eat which was GORGEOUS! But - I have to say that TOM the bartender is HORRIBLY UNDERPAID and MISERABLY OVERWORKED! Mickey -- The Tambu Lounge is basically a Sweat Shop! Give the guy some help. The people were 3 deep and he was working his butt off. He did a great job and had a smile on his face the whole time. I don't know how he did it! Drinks were top notch and the service was great. GET THIS QUALITY EMPLOYEE SOME HELP! read more
12 years ago
You can get a Lapu Lapu for a few dollars cheaper if you ask for it in a glass instead of a pineapple. But that's not even the best deal here. It's a tossup between the platter of breads and dips (in the appetizers section) and the bread pudding (on the dessert menu). They're both delicious, both in the $5-10 range, and rather large for a snack. (Not a DDP snack, since they don't do the Disney Dining Plan at all.) read more
3 years ago
12 years ago
The atmosphere here can't be beat. Their signature and most popular drink, is served in a pineapple and is a reason to get off the monorail on your way to Magic Kingdom. Equally good Is the habanero margarita. The waitstaff is super friendly and the small food selection is great. Try the pork nachos. Only downfall is there are no small snacks on the bar like pretzels or anything. It can be crowded at the bar as its small with limited seating but there is also a section of tables and chairs nearby where you can drink and watch tv on either of the two tvs. They usually have whichever popular sports game is on playing so it's great to watch a game. read more
10 years ago
Great little bar to grab a drink and a snack at Disney's Polynesian. They serve many fancy tropical drinks in a Polynesian atmosphere. Has the pleasure of having Walter as the bartender. There are just a few tables which are usually occupied by people waiting for tables at Ohana. Very busy place but a good place to relax after a long day at the Magic Kingdom. read more
Use to be my favorite Bar near MK to grab a drink. Then they got rid of my favorite drink the Ecotini. Still worth getting a drink here while you wait for a table at Ohana however not worth going all the way to the Poly just for a drink. The Bartenders are really nice and their is one guy who has been with Disney now 30 years!! read more
8 years ago
The drinks were delicious. When we arrived we were overlooked though and served after two other couples who arrived after us. We were center and seated at the bar but we did eventually get our drinks. The Mai Tai and Dragon were strong and worth the price. But then our bartender was taken away for some reason so it was peak time (5pm) with only 2 bartenders and one of them was dumping out the pina colada machine so he could not help customers. After our bartender came back we had an Island Sunset, and a Mule which were very good. This bar became quite busy and would benefit from consistent service since it is a quick service bar. We had to wait about 15mims from when we were ready to pay because our bartender was busy. read more
This is the small bar/lounge just outside of 'Ohana, on the second floor of the Polynesian Resort's lobby area. The drinks are nothing to write home about. What's fun here is hanging out, watching the crowds come and go, and enjoying the tropical atmosphere of the resort. There is seating up at the bar or in an open lounge space. Definitely worth a visit if you have reservations at 'Ohana... and you can transfer your tab over to the restaurant. read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
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1600 Seven Seas Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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Yes! But there is very limited seating that's not at the bar
