Deciding on where to eat in Disney World is about to become much, much more difficult.

With so many incredible dining locations throughout the property, it can be hard to choose exactly where you want to eat. From old favorites like ‘Ohana and California Grill to newcomers like Connections Eatery and Space 220, we’re often faced with the most difficult — yet delicious — decisions. Disney recently announced a brand new restaurant would be coming to Disney Springs in 2023, but that’s not the only new eatery on the horizon. We’re taking you through ALL the NEW restaurants that have been announced for Disney World!

When it comes to dining around Disney World, there’s something for just about everyone. Craving Mexican cuisine? There’s a pavilion in EPCOT for that. Want to dine with characters? You can do that too. But there are some NEW dining experiences coming to Disney World that we’re pretty excited about, so let’s dig in!

NEW Restaurants NOW OPEN

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya

A brand new restaurant is NOW OPEN in EPCOT’s Japan pavilion: Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya! 

The menu features “Japanese delights like sushi and teppan items,” plus an open sushi bar and grill. Sushi fans can enjoy the Kobore Sushi, Tokyo Negi Roll, and Funamori. Not only that, but you can enjoy Japanese Izakaya, a type of casual pub-style restaurant that puts an emphasis on drinks and conversations with friends.

The restaurant is located in the Japan Pavilion, on the second floor — above the Mitsukoshi Department Store (where Tokyo Dining was previously located), so it offers the same fireworks views that guests loved at Tokyo Dining!

JOIN US for our Opening Day visit at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya HERE!

Roundup Rodeo BBQ

A NEW Table Service restaurant is NOW OPEN in Toy Story Land!  Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened its doors on March 23, 2023.

The new table service spot serves barbecue fare, and you can see the FULL MENU for this Family-Style dining experience here.

Though this spot is NOT a Toy Story character meal, the theming is pretty incredible nonetheless!

PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Go Inside Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World With Us!

You can DIG IN with us by reading our FULL REVIEW!

Disney Food Blog REVIEW: We Ate EVERYTHING at the NEW Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Disney World

Energy Bytes

Welcome to Energy Bytes! This new futuristic spot opened up on March 20th right near TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland.

Sweet “BYTES” like Chocolate Cake Doughnuts and sweet SIPS are on the menu!

Click HERE for a First Look at Energy Bytes!

Rosa Mexicano

Rosa Mexicano opened its first Orlando-area location at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in March 2023! The new restaurant offers “an elevated fiesta dining experience” which includes signature menu items and award-winning margaritas.

You can check out our very first visit HERE!

Step inside the NEW Rosa Mexicano with us by clicking HERE!

BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee

Though the beloved Bakery has closed, BoardWalk Deli, a Northeastern-style deli with a brand-new menu, OPENED on August 15, 2022! 

The new restaurant serves fresh hot and cold deli sandwiches, freshly baked bread, and a selection of bakery items (including some favorites from the BoardWalk Bakery) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Check out the NEW BoardWalk Deli with our Photo Tour!

Another change at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn (since this post was originally published), is that a new coffee shop called Carousel Coffee is NOW OPEN just off the Resort’s lobby!

Guests can enjoy a variety of pastries, as well as multiple different coffee options like cappuccinos and americanos. They also have specialty iced coffee and tea selections so you can get your caffeine fix before you hit the parks.

Step inside Carousel Coffee with us HERE!

NEW Restaurant STILL TO COME

Summer House on the Lake and The Cookie Jar

Disney has announced that Summer House on the Lake will open in “late 2023” at Disney Springs. The new restaurant “embodies a breezy, beach house vibe that will pair perfectly with the sweeping views of Lake Buena Vista.”

The menu for the new spot is inspired by California, with everything from pizza and pasta to fresh salads and sandwiches. The restaurant will serve its own Summer House Rosé along with a selection of wine, beer, handcrafted cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. You can enjoy all these offerings on one of the three expansive patios.

And tucked inside Summer House on the Lake you’ll find The Cookie Jar!

The Cookie Jar is “a dessert-focused market” that serves “freshly baked cookies and house-made pastries.” Yep, you read that correctly — there will be an entire cookie market at Summer House on the Lake!

Click HERE for a SNEAK PEEK at the dishes coming to Summer House on the Lake!

EET by Maneet Chauhan 

EET — a new restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan together with hospitality entrepreneur Vivek Deora — is coming to Disney Springs!

The new location will serve Indian cuisine when it opens in Disney Springs later this year. Disney shares that EET will present a “modern, fun Indian-inspired concept,” and we can’t wait to check it out!

Click HERE to find out everything we know about EET by Maneet Chauhan!

The Cake Bake Shop

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will be coming to Disney’s BoardWalk in early 2024 (a delay from its initially announced opening of 2023), and will serve more than just cakes. The table service restaurant is expected to also have savory items, and in the afternoons guests can enjoy a spot of tea.

According to The Cake Bake Shop’s website, the restaurant will feature “a whimsical atmosphere that complements the magic of the idyllic charm of Disney’s BoardWalk that guests know and love.” We’re personally waiting on the edge of our seats. We had the opportunity to interview the owner of The Cake Bake Shop and got some exclusive and insider details on the new location. Read the interview here! 

Stay tuned for updates.

Click Here to Learn More About The Cake Bake Shop!

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

Hooray! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is coming to Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs currently serves Hand-dipped Corn Dogs and other unique Corn Dog creations over in Disneyland at the Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs kiosk in Downtown Disney.

And let me tell you… these are NOT you average Corn Dogs. While we wait for the official Disney World menu to be released, let’s mention a few that we’ve tried at the Downtown Disney location, like the Mexican Street Corn Dog, a Christmas Corn Dog, and even a Golden Dragon Corn Dog! We’ll keep you posted on this exciting addition which will arrive on Disney’s BoardWalk later this year!

New Dining Locations at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney has also announced that the Polynesian Village Resort will be getting additional dining locations in 2024 as part of the hotel’s massive expansion. Brand new structures will be constructed that will house new Disney Vacation Club Villas along with retail locations and dining options. 

Unfortunately, that’s about all that Disney has shared in terms of details about what we can expect from the new dining options at the Polynesian. Construction has begun, though, so hopefully we will get some updates soon!

Click Here to Learn More About the Polynesian Village Expansion

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in Disney World on your upcoming trip, it can be overwhelming just trying to pick. Some of our favorites are Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, Regal Eagle in EPCOT, and Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom.

Which new Disney World restaurant are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments!