Ordering food at a resort lounge??

[IluvKingLouis]

On our last trip (2 years ago), my DD7 and I ate at the Tune In lounge. It was nice not to have to make a ressie, and the food was from Prime Time.

Our upcoming trip was made in haste (had an opportunity to go and took it), so I just got a few of the ADR's I was hoping for.

So I'm wondering if we could go to a resort lounge, and maybe get some appetizers or something light.

TIA!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Most of the resort hotels have bars and or lounges where you can get drinks, appetizers, or in many cases, a full meal. Go early and you almost can always get in w/o any reservations.


Our favorites are the bars at Blue Zoo, Shula's, Flying Fish. Mizner's lounge in the Grand Floridian is also nice.

 

[IluvKingLouis]

Most of the resort hotels have bars and or lounges where you can get drinks, appetizers, or in many cases, a full meal. Go early and you almost can always get in w/o any reservations.


Our favorites are the bars at Blue Zoo, Shula's, Flying Fish. Mizner's lounge in the Grand Floridian is also nice.

Thank you!

I was hoping we could do this. Sometimes you want something a little nicer (and quieter) than a CS, but if you don't have enough lead time for ADR's then you're a bit stuck.

I think this will be a nice compromise, and it will be fun exploring something new.

 

[Ro Z]

You can also get food at CS restaurants like Contempo cafe and eat in the Outer Rim lounge. Both you and you daughter will be happy!They are right next to each other. Same with other lounges if you don't find what you are looking for on their menu just go to CS and bring it in.
Have a great time!

 

[natebenma]

For example, here is the menu from the Crews Club at the Yacht Club- some really interesting (but expensive) offerings. It would never have occured to me to eat there! Not sure if they participate in the dining plan.

Appetizers
Served Noon to 10pm

Buffalo Chicken Breast Nuggets - served with celery sticks and Blue Cheese dressing $7.99

Nachos - with Beef Chili Cheddar Cheese and Salsa $8.49

Honey-Ginger Chicken with Wings $8.49

Spinach Dip with Chips $7.49

For selections from Yachtsman Steakhouse limited menu, please ask your server


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LUNCH
Afternoon Offerings
Served 2:00 - 5:30pm

New England Clam Chowder $6.99

Buffalo Chicken Breast Nuggets - served with celery sticks and Blue Cheese dressing $7.99

Nachos - with Beef Chili Cheddar Cheese and Salsa $8.49

Honey-Ginger Chicken with Wings $8.49

Spinach Dip with Chips $7.49

The "Wedge" - Baby Iceberg, Chopped Egg, Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Green Goddess Dressing $5.49

Yacht Club Sandwich - Turkey, Ham, Smoked Bacon, and Cheddar with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise on Whole Wheat Bread $10.99

Angus Chuck Cheeseburger - served with Lettuce, Tomato, and Onions with your choice of Vegetable Orzo Salad or French Fries and your choice of Cheese $11.49

Grilled Chicken Sandwich - with Ham, Vermont Cheddar, and Arugula on a Multigrain Roll with a choice of Vegetable Orzo Salad or French Fries $13.49


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DINNER
Served 5:30pm - 10pm


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Appetizers

Maine Diver Scallops - served with blue Cheese Grits, Red Watercress and Sherry-Bacon Vinaigrette $14

Escargot - with Garlic-Herb Butter and Puff Pastry $13

Lobster Bisque - Maine lobster and Créme Fraiche finished with Brandy $9

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine lettuce, aged Parmesan, and Ciabatta croutons $9

Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella - Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, petite basil, and aged Balsamic $13

Plant City Strawberry Salad - with Goat Cheese, Ice Root Spinach, Red Watercress, Pine Nuts, and Tarragon Vinaigrette $11


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Entrees

Yachtsman Filet Mignon - 8-oz filet with mashed potatoes and a red wine sauce $40

8-oz Grilled Beef Sirloin - peppercorn-brandy sauce and potato gratin with diamond white cheddar $23

Braised Beef Ravioli - Garden Vegetables, Blue Cheese Fondue, and Cabernet Jus $32


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Sides

Truffle Mac and Cheese - Orecchiette Pasta and Beemster Cheese $9

Creamed Spinach - with Parmesan and Gruyere Cheese $7

Caramelized Onions - with White Balsamic $6

Broccolini - with Brown Butter Hollandaise $8

Sautéed Mushroom Caps - with Sherry and Cabernet Wine Sauce $7

Roasted Red Kuri Squash - with Pumpkin Seed Pistou $7


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Desserts

Créme Brulée - with fresh berries and rolled chocolate $8

Tasting of Valrhona Chocolate - peanut, espresso, and salted caramel $11

 

[IluvKingLouis]

You can also get food at CS restaurants like Contempo cafe and eat in the Outer Rim lounge. Both you and you daughter will be happy!They are right next to each other. Same with other lounges if you don't find what you are looking for on their menu just go to CS and bring it in.
Have a great time!

That's a great idea. I wouldn't have thought of bringing the CS food into a lounge. Sometimes, after hours of walking around a park, I just enjoy a chair that's a little more comfy than most of those at the CS restaurants!

The menu (Crews Cup Lounge) looks good! I think this might work for us, since we were only able to get 4 TS's for our 10 day trip. We enjoy a sit down once a day (usually for lunch), and I think heading to a resort would make a nice break.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

That's a great idea. I wouldn't have thought of bringing the CS food into a lounge. Sometimes, after hours of walking around a park, I just enjoy a chair that's a little more comfy than most of those at the CS restaurants!

The menu (Crews Cup Lounge) looks good! I think this might work for us, since we were only able to get 4 TS's for our 10 day trip. We enjoy a sit down once a day (usually for lunch), and I think heading to a resort would make a nice break.

Plus unlike other counter service locations and resort lounges, the Contempo Cafe and Outer Rim Lounge are located right across from each other, so you wouldn't have a far walk.