Lounge · Buena Vista Street

Carthay Circle Lounge

Walk-in lounge on the ground floor of Carthay Circle Restaurant serving cocktails and a small-bites menu, including the famous fried biscuits.

Type
Lounge
Price
$$$
Food
Small Plates & Cocktails
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Reservations
Walk up

What it is

Walk-in lounge on the ground floor of Carthay Circle Restaurant serving cocktails and a small-bites menu, including the famous fried biscuits.

The room: Art deco lounge with the same 1930s glamour as the restaurant upstairs, minus the reservation hurdle.

What to order

  1. 1Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits
  2. 2Craft Cocktails
  3. 3Small Plates
  4. 4Wine by the Glass

Tips

  • No reservation needed - this is the walk-in alternative to the dining room upstairs
  • You can get the famous fried biscuits here without a reservation
  • Seats fill before World of Color - arrive early evening
  • Great spot to wait out a Buena Vista Street downpour with a cocktail
  • Sidewalk tables are prime people-watching on Buena Vista Street

Best for

  • Walk-ins
  • Cocktail breaks
  • Biscuits without the booking
  • Adults

Dining Plan

Not accepted here.

Whether the plan saves you money depends on how you eat. I run the math for every family.

Checked against Disney's official page on October 10, 2026. Hours, prices, and refurbishments change; I confirm everything for your dates.