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.
Disney California AdventurePark guide
- 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
- 1Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits
- 2Craft Cocktails
- 3Small Plates
- 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.