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The Complete Guide to Every Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Dinner at Disney Animal Kingdom

When you’re planning a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park at Walt Disney World® Resort, figuring out where you’ll eat is likely at the top of your list. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to every restaurant in the park—so you can let your tastebuds go wild without feeling overwhelmed by all the delicious options. Keep in mind that at Tiffins Restaurant, marked with an asterisk below, you can save 10% on most meals, most days when you use your Disney® Visa® Credit Card.12

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Restaurants

Africa Restaurants
Asia Restaurants
Discovery Island Restaurants
DinoLand U.S.A. Restaurants
Main Entrance Restaurants
Pandora – The World of Avatar Restaurants

Africa Restaurants

Dawa Bar

  • Restaurant Overview: Some of South Africa’s best wines and beer, along with specialty cocktails like Harambe Iced Tea, are served here!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Dawa Bar

Harambe Fruit Market

  • Restaurant Overview: Swing in for fresh fare like bananas, apples and corn on the cob (which can be covered in African spices for an extra kick of flavor).
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Harambe Market

  • Restaurant Overview: Built around an old colonial-era train depot, this open-air plaza lets you savor African-inspired dishes like fresh rice bowls and Mediterranean-influenced salads.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: African, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Harambe Market

Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery

  • Restaurant Overview: Tame your hunger with a freshly baked pistachio honey croissant or colossal cinnamon roll and coffee!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: African, American, Bakery, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Mahindi

  • Restaurant Overview: This snack stand, modeled after a roadside hut, lets travelers refill souvenir buckets of popcorn all day at a discounted rate.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: African, American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Mahindi

Tamu Tamu Refreshments

  • Restaurant Overview: Head to Tamu Tamu and indulge in their desserts menu featuring some seriously scrumptious DOLE Whip® creations.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: African, American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Tusker House Restaurant

  • Restaurant Overview: Say “Jambo” to your host Donald Duck while you graze on African-inspired food served family style for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Food Type: African, American, Family Style, Unique/Themed Dining
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: Yes
Donald Duck with family at Tusker House

Asia Restaurants

Anandapur Ice Cream Truck

  • Restaurant Overview: Cruise over to this colorful ice cream truck for a quick treat, like a soft serve waffle cone or a classic float.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Caravan Road

  • Restaurant Overview: Cool off after a long day of journeying with a selection of shaved ice, including Kakigori—a Japanese dessert flavored with watermelon and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: Asian, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Caravan Road

Drinkwallah

  • Restaurant Overview: From frozen beverages in novelty cups to an assortment of chips and nuts, everything you need to refuel for your next adventure can be found in this quirky pit stop.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Fast Casual, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Thirsty River Bar

  • Restaurant Overview: For specialty drinks like a Green Shimmering Margarita or an ice-cold beer, venture to this open-air bar.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Margarita at Thirsty River Bar

Trek Snacks

  • Restaurant Overview: Quick bites like popcorn, Mickey pretzels and ice cream sandwiches are waiting at Trek Snacks for hungry travelers on the go!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Warung Outpost

  • Restaurant Overview: Cheers to a great day of exploring with a Maharajah Lime Margarita or a non-alcoholic Shangri-La Berry Freeze!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Mexican, Quick Service
  • Location: Asia
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes

  • Restaurant Overview: Feast on Asian-inspired favorites—like a Korean fried chicken sandwich, egg rolls and vegetable tikka masala—after your Himalayan trek.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Asian, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes

Yak & Yeti™ Quality Beverages

  • Restaurant Overview: Before you reach peak adventure mode, take a break with a Yak Attack daiquiri and grab a pork egg roll or mini mango pie to go.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant

  • Restaurant Overview: This quaint village home turned Nepalese-style restaurant indulges travelers in pan-Asian cuisine like ahi tuna nachos, pork pot stickers and fried wontons with ice cream.
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Asian, Chinese, Seafood, Unique/Themed Dining
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Discovery Island Restaurants

Creature Comforts

  • Restaurant Overview: Stop in for coffee, specialty beverages and delicious Disney baked goods—it’s the perfect spot for a pick-me-up!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Bakery, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Creature Comforts

Eight Spoon Café

  • Restaurant Overview: You can get a jelly donut stuffed with pulled pork alongside baked macaroni & cheese—need we say more?
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Flame Tree Barbecue

  • Restaurant Overview: These smokehouse meats are served with a side of some seriously beautiful views. Don’t forget to grab your souvenir glow cube before you head out on your next adventure!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Flame Tree Barbecue

Isle of Java

  • Restaurant Overview: The Isle of Java serves classics like fresh-brewed espresso and cappuccinos, as well as specialty beverages like The Island Cappuccino, made with spiced rum.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Nomad Lounge

  • Restaurant Overview: Let your tastebuds go on a journey of their own with small plates and delicious libations inspired by flavors from across the globe. Embark on your culinary expedition with Chicken Manchurian or Poke Tuna Bowls, Impossible Sliders™ and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: African, Asian, Latin, Unique/Themed Dining
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Nomad Lounge

Pizzafari

  • Restaurant Overview: A range of pizzas and salads will bring you in to Pizzafari, and the five themed rooms covered in colorful murals and mosaics will make you stay.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

The Smiling Crocodile

  • Restaurant Overview: If you have a ferocious appetite, make your way to The Smiling Crocodile for street tacos made with pulled pork, chicken and street corn.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
The Smiling Crocodile

Terra Treats

  • Restaurant Overview: Every adventure is made better with a slice of pizza and an ice-cold beverage to go – you can find both at Terra Treats!
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Tiffins Restaurant*

  • Restaurant Overview: Inspired by travel and adventure, Tiffins helps you explore a world of flavors with mouthwatering dishes like North African-spiced tofu, tamarind-braised short rib, and shrimp and grits.
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Food Type: African, Asian, Latin, Fine/Signature Dining
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

Tiffins Restaurant

DinoLand U.S.A. Restaurants

Dino-Bite Snacks

  • Restaurant Overview: Get your claws on the sweetest treats frozen in time, like an ice cream cookie sandwich or sundae.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Restaurantosaurus

  • Restaurant Overview: With dino-bone decor, juicy burgers, and ice-cold beers and beverages, Restaurantosaurus is a paleontology fan’s dream.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Trilo-Bites

  • Restaurant Overview: Flavor never goes extinct at this quick-service eatery with zesty buffalo chicken chips and Trilo-Bites Twist soft serve ice cream.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Soft serve swirl at Trilo Bites

Main Entrance Restaurants

Rainforest Café® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

  • Restaurant Overview: Explorers of all ages can go wild at the Rainforest Café, where you’ll dine on tropical-inspired dishes or classic American eats—all while you’re surrounded by a dense jungle filled with animated animals, sudden rainstorms and a starry nighttime sky.
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Unique/Themed Dining
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

 

Pandora – The World of Avatar Restaurants

Pongu Pongu

  • Restaurant Overview: Meaning “Party Party” in the language of the Na’vi, Pongu Pongu serves out-of-this-world snacks and drinks (some are even topped with boba balls, popping pearls of delicious flavors).
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Quick Service
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No
Pongu Pongu drink

Satu’li Canteen

  • Restaurant Overview: As you venture through the Valley of Mo’ara, refuel with Create-Your-Own-Bowls—featuring slow-roasted sliced grilled beef, chopped wood-grilled chicken, chili-garlic shrimp and chili-spiced crispy tofu, paired with wholesome grains and fresh vegetables.
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Food Type: American, Fast Casual
  • Restaurant Menu
  • Character Dining: No

As your culinary excursion gets closer, remember: Cardmembers can redeem Disney Rewards Dollars toward dining at the restaurants listed above.3 Cheers to your next tasty adventure!


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