Have lunch or dinner while you watch your movie!  Over-the-top burgers, sushi rolls, mac and cheese, rice bowls, salads, and tacos, topped off with milkshakes and cake "stacks" served in a jar.

The lively Latin sounds and flavors of Miami’s South Beach make Gloria Estefan’s Bongos a popular choice. Black bean hummus ($9), seafood platter ($45), criollo shrimp ($26), skirt steak ($30), shredded beef ($20), fried plantains ($6), and flan ($5.75) are some of the authentic Cuban choices. The lunch menu offers mainly sandwiches. The bar serves classic rum drinks, including the Mojito ($14), a refreshing mix of white rum, mint, and sugar. An outdoor counter (Bongos Cuban Cafe Express) serves sandwiches and snacks from 11:00 am–11:00 pm. 

Cuban sandwiches, salads, empanadas, beverages

A quartet of food trucks offer up diverse fare. Fantasy Fare serves theme park-inspired corn dogs and croque monsieur sandwiches. Namaste Cafe serves Middle Eastern and Asian flavors; Superstar Catering does mac & cheese, pulled pork, and flatbreads; and World Showcase of Flavors tops things off with tacos.

Famous Häagen-Dazs ice cream, sundaes, and shakes.

FoodQuest's revised menu offers simple fare—hot dog ($7.99), chili-cheese dog ($9.49), nachos ($6.99–$8.99), and individual flatbread pizzas ($8.49–$9.99)—to guests at DisneyQuest (you must have DisneyQuest admission to dine here). Desserts and snacks are $3.59-$4.19. Kids’ meals are $5.99. Note: DisneyQuest is closing sometime in 2017 (or so Disney says).

 The House of Blues serves up mixed drinks, beer, wine, hard cider, and live entertainment at this outdoor lounge.

Jose Andres, regarded as one of the world's best chefs, will open Jaleo by Jose Andres in the West Side of Disney Springs in 2018. This restaurant will feature tapas from different regions of Spain. Jaleo by Jose Andres will also have a grab-and-go location on the first floor.

The funky House of Blues’ menu has changed away from its Cajun and creole offerings to a more varied menu. The cornbread ($8.50), pulled pork sandwich ($15), and jambalaya ($25) are two beats ahead of any place similar in the “World,” and you can get fine burgers, meatloaf, steaks, ribs, salads and sandwiches, too. The “HOB” looks like a weather-beaten wharfside dive. Inside is an equally aged interior with comfy booths. Live blues bands keep the joint cookin’. Headliners play at the concert hall next door. A Gospel Brunch is held every Sunday (see page 266 for details). Open to 2:00 am on Thu.–Sat.

AMC Theatre's bar serving drinks, appetizers, and hearty bar fare.

Recently re-opened and re-themed, Planet Hollywood Observatory’s big globe is full of movie and TV memorabilia with an out-of-this-world twist. There’s seating on several levels, with a massive 4,500-square-foot video wall featuring state-of-the-art sound and media. Stars are projected on the huge domed ceiling, too. The revamped menu (with signature burgers by Guy Fieri) can please almost anyone, with appetizers ($10.99–$12.99, samplers are $29.99–$24.99), entree salads ($17.99–$19.99), pastas ($19.99–$20.99), big bite burgers ($15.99–$18.99), knuckle sandwiches ($14.99–$17.99), and grilled and roasted meats ($21.99–$29.99). The supernova shakes (strawberry big bang, cosmic cotton candy, and chocolate comet) look to be a big hit at $14. Stargazers Bar is here as well—it's your basic lounge with local Florida craft beer and its own menu.

The quick-service eatery is right next to (and part of) the House of Blues. Prices are good and the service is fast! Menu items include smoked turkey leg ($9.99), smokehouse nachos ($9.99), St. Louis ribs ($13.99), hot dog ($6.99), pulled chicken sandwich ($11.99), pulled pork sandwich ($11.99), smoked beef brisket ($12.99), baked beans ($1.99), cole slaw ($1.99), potato chips ($1.00), brownies ($1.25), soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails (full bar available). Meats are smoked on site in the House of Blues kitchen. Seating is outdoors on the “front porch” with local live music every night of the week.

Enjoy your eats while bowling, or just dine at a table and watch—either way this is a fun, if noisy, place to enjoy a meal. Typical American pub food such as loaded fries ($12) and pizza ($14–$18) join other offerings such as California roll ($11), barbecue chicken salad ($15) and mahi mahi with voodoo shrimp ($26). Kids meals are $7–$8. If you want to bowl while you eat, it’s $17–$22/person for 90 minutes (arrive before 4:00 pm for better deals)—but remember, you’re on the clock if you eat while you bowl!

This big, fancy Starbucks (there’s a smaller one in the Marketplace) has innovative features such as a grass roof (fed by recycled coffee grounds), an interactive screen that links to the Starbucks in Anaheim (you can draw your own messages on it), and a special Starbucks Reserved counter with rare and exotic coffees (a wee bit higher priced, but not bad). Of course, your usual Starbucks favorites and bakery items are available for sale as well (see page 235). Indoor and outdoor seating (with outdoor fireplace and moss mural).

A quick-service eatery offering a variety of pretzels, pretzel dips, cheese dogs, fresh lemonade, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Fast food for the trendy, upscale set. Puck’s famous wood-fired pizzas, rotisseried rosemary garlic chicken, real macaroni and cheese, soups, and pastas are served hot. Enjoy a wide choice of salads and appetizing sandwiches, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Part of Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe. Dine outside, or take out. See page 248 for Wolfgang Puck Express at Marketplace.

Climb the broad staircase inside Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe and you’ll reach the upscale Dining Room, offering refined respite from the crowds below, when not booked for parties. Starters include tuna tartare ($20), hibachi sashimi ($16), and sauteed sea scallops ($18). Entrees include roasted duck breast ($40), wild mushroom ravioli ($29), sashimi platter ($35), miso glazed salmon ($34), and crispy pork schnitzel ($33). Three- and Four-course “Chef Tours” are $50.95 and $54.95, respectively. Kids meals are $9-$10. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations and parties.

Puck is famous for nearly single-handedly popularizing California cuisine and for putting wood-fired, individual pizzas on the map. Menu favorites include crab cake ($16), bacon-wrapped meatloaf ($20), bruschetta ($12), pesto chicken ($23), those legendary pizzas including BBQ chicken ($17) and roasted salmon ($28), and his Chinois chicken salad ($16). Oh, and the sushi bar is to die for! Desserts include Florida key lime pie ($9), brownie sundae ($9), classic carrot cake ($10), and cheesecake ($9). Kids meals include spaghetti ($7), California roll ($9), and pepperoni pizza ($9). The decor is trendy, the tables for two are too small, service is spotty, and dinnertime seating requires long waits. If you’re in a rush, dine at the bar or outdoors. Conditions are much nicer at lunch.

Tortilla wraps and rice or udon noodle bowls with your choice of proteins, veggies, and sauces. Wash those down with slush drinks (non-alcoholic and sake-based) or cold beer.