From classic American favorites to Africa-inspired exotic fare, restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom serve up delectable specialties amidst a lush, wild setting. Try some African wines, sip a cocktail in a romantic open-air oasis bar, linger in the warmth of a spice market, or relish wildlife sightings from an inviting retreat – the dining experiences at Animal Kingdom are unparalleled. But what if you don’t have advance dining reservations? Which restaurants at Animal Kingdom have no reservations?
Guests can grab a quick bite to eat from several Animal Kingdom eating joints, whether it is ice creams, bakery items, snacks, or drinks. There is a wide range of cuisines available at Animal Kingdom’s quick service and mobile order restaurants, including American, Asian, African, and Italian. So, there’s a chance to enjoy some world-class food even without advance dining reservations at Animal Kingdom.
Continue reading to learn more about dining options at Animal Kingdom. We’ve put together a neat list to make it easy for you to find something to satiate those hunger pangs when you don’t have Animal Kingdom dining reservations.
What are the best Animal Kingdom restaurants?
Some of the best places to eat in Animal Kingdom are table service restaurants where you will most likely need advance reservations unless you’re very lucky. Topping the charts are Rainforest Café, Yak and Yeti, Tiffins Restaurant, and Tusker House Restaurant.
Fancy eating in a lush, tropical setting teaming with colorful animals and simulated rain? Head to the Rainforest Café which has a crowd-pleasing menu. Craving some Asian delights? Yak and Yeti serves up a wide array of Asian foods including small plates and shareables, so you can sample various specialties. Want to treat yourself to a signature dining experience? Tiffins is the newest spot serving lunch and dinner inspired by Asian, South American, and African cuisines. Feeling adventurous? Try some exotic dishes at Tusker House, such as the peri-peri marinated salmon.
But if you’re not much of a planner or you simply forgot to make reservations at these popular restaurants, there are plenty of fast casual dining options in Animal Kingdom.
Where can I eat at Animal Kingdom if I don’t have a reservation?
Here’s a list of Animal Kingdom restaurants, food carts, and kiosks where you can grab a bite without advance dining reservations. Remember some of these may be temporarily closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Be sure to double check the opening times in the My Disney App on the day of your visit.
Anandpur Ice Cream Truck
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Asia
Time: 10:30 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Frosty floats
Caravan Road
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: Asian
Location: Asia
Time: Not available
Must-try: Ginger Slaw Dog
Creature Comforts
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American Bakery
Location: Discovery Island
Time: 7:30 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Kiwi Starfruit Starbucks Refresher and slow-roasted ham, Swiss, and egg breakfast croissant.
Dawa Bar
Type of service: Counter service, table service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Africa
Time: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Must-try: South African wines and African beers like the Tusker Lager.
Dino-Bite Snacks
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.
Time: 10:30 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Hot fudge sundaes
Dino Diner
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.
Time: Not available
Must-try: Dino-Rama all-beef hot dog and ice cold sodas
Drinkwallah
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, fast casual
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Asia
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Frozen Coca Cola with Jack Daniel’s
Eight Spoon Café
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Discovery Island
Time: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Must-try: Baked mac n cheese
Flame Tree Barbecue
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Discovery Island
Time: 10:30 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Smoked pulled pork sandwich
Harambe Fruit Market
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Africa
Time: 8 am to 7 pm
Must-try: All kinds of healthy stuff (oranges, bananas, apples)
Harambe Market
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: African
Location: Africa
Time: 10:45 am to 3:15 pm
Must-try: Harambe salad and the kid’s chicken bowl
Isle of Java
Type of service: Counter service, table service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Discovery Island
Time: 7:30 am to 2 pm
Must-try: The Island Cappuccino featuring Captain Morgan’s original spiced rum and white chocolate
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: Multiple
Location: Africa
Time: Not available
Must-try: Elephant Ear pastry
Mahindi
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: African, American
Location: Africa
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Must-try: Souvenir popcorn
Pizzafari
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Discovery Island
Time: Not available
Must-try: Pizzas, salads, pasta
Pongu Pongu
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Pandora – The World of Avatar
Time: 8 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Night Blossom specialty beverage (non-alcoholic)
Restaurantosaurus
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.
Time: 10:30 am to 5 pm
Must-try: Impossible Spicy Southwestern burger and Safari Amber lager
Satu’li Canteen
Type of service: Quick service, mobile orders, fast casual
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Pandora – The World of Avatar
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Pandora Sunrise with Na’vi Flute Cup
Tamu Tamu Refreshments
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American, African
Location: Africa
Time: 8 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Simba Sunset with DOLE Whip from the desserts-only menu
Terra Treats
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Discovery Island
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Must-try: Deep dish pizza
Thirsty River Bar
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Asia
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Specialty drinks and frozen beverages
Trek Snacks
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Asia
Time: 8 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Pretzels, popcorn, and ice-cream treats
Trilo-Bites
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.
Time: 10:30 am to 7 pm
Must-try: Buffalo chicken chips, draft beer, wine, frosty floats for the kids
Warung Outpost
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Location: Asia
Time: Not available
Must-try: Margaritas
Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American, Asian
Location: Asia
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Teriyaki beef bowls
Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American, Asian
Location: Asia
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Teriyaki beef bowls
Yak and Yeti Quality Beverages
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, lounge
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Asia
Time: Not available
Must-try: Yak Attack mango daiquiri
