solo traveler/lounge style

[margot31]

So I am looking to do a solo trip in the spring. But I am not comfortable sitting at a table alone. Not even at chick fil a when I put my kids in day care to get things done. I can do it but not my favorite thing. I tend to do better at a bar in the airport style. I like striking up conversations that way and all. So what are the places you might like to go that has that bar style. Not for every meal but 1 or two options as it is only a weekend trip.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Mitzner’s Lounge, GF
Geyser Point, WR
FF, Boardwalk
Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grille, DS
Top deck @ Paddlefish, DS
Boathouse, DS

Are all possibilities.

 

[OKW Lover]

Pretty much all the signature restaurants have lounges either inside them or very near by. In addition to the ones @NYCgrrl mentioned above also consider:
The Wave (Contemporary)
Victoria Falls (AKL)
Narcoossee (GF)
Crew's Cup Lounge (YC)

 

[jsmla]

I like
Nomad Lounge
Brown Derby Lounge (I don’t think they have an actual bar.)

Have heard good things about
Homecomin’
Boathouse

 

[2xcited2sleep]

So many great options. Flying Fish and Bluezoo are probably my two favorites. Crews Cup Lounge at the Yacht Club is nice as is Ale & Compass. Almost anywhere at Disney Springs has a bar: Boathouse, Homecomin’, Raglan Road, Wine Bar George are my favorites. Jiko has a counter called The Cooking Place that is fun to sit at as you can watch the chefs making some items. Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom is fun.

 

[kiramay]

We enjoyed The Wave Lounge, Trader Sam’s (we sat at a shared “bar” in the center with another couple and a large group), the Baseline Taphouse in HS, and the Brown Derby Lounge.

I know it’s hard to learn to sit alone, but I forced myself over the years, and now I have no problem eating anywhere alone. At first I sat at the bar but eventually I moved on to tables. I always have my phone (and kindle app) so I can text or read, and I try to sit somewhere tucked off to the side where I can look outside or people watch.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Not what you asked , but Biergarten and Teppenyaki seat you at communal tables with other parties.

 

[arminnie]

It's been years so I'm not sure about the current status - but I used to like the Jiko option not at a table.

 

[Sugardimples]

Splitsville, Tune In Lounge at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Nomad Lounge in the Animal Kingdom

 

[HopperFan]

Nice one at House of Blues and we had full menu there.

 

[ToyStory3]

I went by myself for a meeting last year and went to the indoor lounge at Wilderness Lodge. It's right off the lobby. I loved it! Had great food and a very nice atmosphere. Didn't mind being there by myself at all. I believe I got poutine or fondue.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

There was one right outside of Sanaa's, not sure if it's still there or not.

 

[gharter]

Dining solo, I really enjoyed California Grill, either the bar or lounge area, Flying Fish ( was able to get seated by the chefs), and Nomad lounge.
i also didn't mind sitting at a table solo, and did that as well.
the lounge at Sanaa is nice.

 

[Oneanne]

During my December trip I ate at the bar at Flying Fish twice, and had excellent food and service. I had intended to try the Lounge at Brown Derby as well, but they were able to seat me in the restaurant so I did that instead.