The Wave | the disney food blog

Please Note: The Wave closed in July 2021, and in its place there is a NEW restaurant: Steakhouse 71 opened on Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary — October 1, 2021! Click HERE to learn about Steakhouse 71!

Want to eat somewhere relaxed and away from it all…but within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom? This is the place for you.

The Wave

The Wave…of American Flavors in Disney’s Contemporary Resort serves market-inspired, sustainable dishes and has an advanced menu. And even though it doesn’t boast window views of Cinderella Castle, the food is fresh and good, and the service is outstanding.

The Wave serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also offers a terrific lounge with unique cocktails and a menu of small plates (which you don’t need an Advance Dining Reservation to enjoy).

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Service: Table Service

Type of Food: American, seasonal market-inspired

Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney Dining Plan: Yes, 1 table service credit

Tables in Wonderland: Yes

Menu:
Official Disney Breakfast Menu
Official Disney Lunch/Dinner Menu

Allears.net:
The Wave Breakfast Menu
The Wave Lunch Menu
The Wave Dinner Menu
The Wave Child’s Menu

Reviews:
Disney Food Blog Review: The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney Food Blog Review: New Breakfast Buffet at the Wave in Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Restaurant Review: The Wave
Disney Food Blog Review: Breakfast at The Wave… of American Flavors in Disney World’s Contemporary Resort
Guest Review: Dinner at The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney Food Blog Review: Dinner at The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
News and Review: 24 oz. Seven Seas Lagoon Cocktail Debuts Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney Food Blog Full Review: Why Breakfast at This Hidden Gem Restaurant in Disney World is Surprisingly #WorthIt
SECRET MENU ALERT: An Exclusive 7-Layer Cake Is Now At A New Disney World Restaurant!
Do Gummy Worms Really Make Everything Better? We Review Some of the Halloween Drinks at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Review: There’s a NEW Wild APPLE Mule in Disney World
Review! Two NEW Holiday Cocktails in Disney World — A Santa Colada and A Peppermint Kiss
Disney Food Blog REVIEW: A GREEN Mimosa and 2 More Limited-Time Drinks Arrive in Disney World

Important Info:

The wine menu at The Wave is made up almost entirely of screw-top wines, and many of them are from the Southern Hemisphere!
The bar at The Wave is distinctive and beautiful, and has just about the friendliest cast members I’ve ever met.
The Wave serves breakfast, so it’s a great spot to hit before heading to the Magic Kingdom for the day. (Try the signature Sweet Potato Pancakes!)
The Epiphany Gypsy Wine is exclusive to The Wave!
Bread is baked on the premises and hand-sliced by the servers.

Famous Dishes: The menu changes seasonally, but favorites we have enjoyed include: braised lamb shank accompanied by bulgur lentil stew and red wine sauce, chicken pot pie with thyme pastry, sustainable fish selection paired with corn and edamame (soybean) stew

Disney Food Blog Posts Mentioning The Wave

What We Know About the FOOD Coming For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

The 6 BEST Things to Do in Disney World in September

4 Unexpected Disney Announcements From This Week

NEW Steakhouse 71 Restaurant Will Replace The Wave in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

What You WON’T Be Able to Do in Disney World Next Week

A CLASSIC Ride in Magic Kingdom Will Be Closed This Week!

REVIEW: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Is Serving Up Affordable Breakfast With Expensive Views

FIRST LOOK: The Wave Breakfast Is Officially Being Served at California Grill in Disney World

Read This Ride Closure and Construction Update If You’re Visiting Disney World Next Week!

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menus, 3 Hotel Reopening Dates, and MORE Disney News!

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