Nestled up on the second floor patio of Wine Country Trattoria overlooking Radiator Springs, this little lounge is a great place to relax with a glass of wine and an appetizer.  Options like rustic bruschetta ($7.99) and Fritto Misto ($10.49) complement the extensive California wine selection, including the Disney Family of Wines. Tasting flights are available ($18.00-$25.00).  No reservations  needed.   

Outdoor seating area
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Whimsical interior of
Ariel's Grotto
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Ariel's Grotto is closed, but will re-open as the Lamplight Lounge. The new eatery will replace both Ariel's Grotto and the Cove Bar, creating a large, two-story space with four distinct seating areas. Construction is due to begin in June 2018. 

Award Wieners
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This spot serves up gourmet hot dogs and sausages that are just a little outside the box. Try the uptown chili cheese dog with apples or chips ($8.99), BBQ crunch dog with apples or chips ($9.49), or vegetarian Portobello Philly ($8.49). And check out the new hero-themed food available here until September 10, 2017 including the Quiver of Funnel Cake Fries and the Angry Little Pudding Cup, both $5.99. This is a popular place to dine just inside the entrance to Hollywood Land. Outside seating.

If you're searching for better beer in DCA, you'll find it at Bayside Brews, which serves six different craft beers on tap ($6.00-$8.25).  Wine is also available, along with soft pretzels (standard Mickey, cream cheese-filled, and jalapeno cheese-filled, $4.39-$4.68).

Tucked back behind a lovely outdoor seating area, this Italian eatery has three different stations to choose from:  pizza (by the slice, $6.99-$7.49 or whole, $34.99), pasta such as spaghetti with meatballs or chicken sun-dried tomato pesto (both $9.99), and salads like the Italian chef or chicken Caesar (both $9.99). Kids can choose from spaghetti and meatballs, meatball sandwich, cheese pizza, or toddler mac and cheese ($4.49-$6.49). Abundant covered and uncovered outdoor seating.  

Step back in time to old Hollywood at this stylish lounge. Try a specialty cocktail like the Poison Apple-tini, or enjoy some of the small plates and bites. "Tostaditas" with mole verde braised pork cheeks ($15.00), togarashi-seared salmon roll ($18.00), or the Butcher's Plate (specialty meats, dried fruit, and nuts, $22.00) are all tasty possibilities. Great option if you want to experience Carthay Circle but don't have a reservation.