Believe it or not, dining on a budget is certainly doable at Walt Disney World… if you know where to look.
Look at all that burger!
The dining options at the resort are pretty eclectic. From several great table-service restaurants, to quick service meals, Disney World offers something for every budget — including at the hotels! In fact, one of the cheapest sit-down dinners in all of Disney World can be found at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort!
If you’re looking for an affordable dinner where you can stretch your legs out and enjoy sit-down dining, head on over to Coronado Springs and pop into Rix Sports Bar & Grill!
Rix Sports Bar & Grill
Rix Sports Bar & Grill — formerly Rix Lounge — serves up plenty of sports action alongside a solid American fare menu.
For lunch and dinner services, you’ll find plenty of burgers, wings, nachos, and pub grub in addition to hand-crafted cocktails and local draft beers. This upscale bar is even open for breakfast!
Are you a big sports fan or just like a restaurant with a lot of action? Rix Sports Bar & Grill offers 31 televisions that surround you during your dining experience!
And, yes, the Disney Dining Plan is accepted here.
Rix Sports Bar & Grill
We were blown away by the quality here in our last review, citing the portion size as ample and super flavorful. The atmosphere offers a normal and relaxing getaway from the business of a Disney vacation and we thought our service was excellent.
Inside Rix Sports Bar and Grill
As for pricing, we think you’re going to find it super tolerable.
The pricing ranges at the time of this writing are as follows:
- “Warmups” (Appetizers): $16-$20
- Signature Items: $17-$25
- Main Events (Entres): $15-$32
- Enhancements (Sides): $5-$9
- Desserts: $9-$16
- Kids’ Meals: $12-$13
- Kids’ Sweets: $5
- Kids’ Mocktails: $5
- Beer, Hard Cider, and Sparkling Water: $8-$13
- Wine: $10-$16
- Mimosas: $17-$47
- Cocktails: $13-$23
One of our FAVORITE items on the menu was the Rix take on fried Oreos. In concept, this might sound like your run-of-the-mill carnival fried Oreo dessert, but the execution is perfect. You get four Oreos fried in a funnel cake batter, topped with powdered sugar, and served with a warm chocolate sauce. Talk about chef’s kiss.
mmm…
All in all, it’s super tough to beat these prices ANYWHERE at Disney World, at least at sit-down restaurants.
HOWEVER, one other Disney World hotel sit-down restaurant is fairly comparable.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
If you head over to Disney’s Swan & Dolphin Resort, you’ll come across a hidden gem — The Fountain at the Dolphin!
The Fountain
Serving up comfort food, this cozy diner is known for its decadent milkshakes, hand-dipped ice cream cones, and sundaes.
You can also get some delicious burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, soup, and much more! Best of all, you can grab sweets and treats when you’re short on time at the to-go counter!
The Fountain
We recently reviewed The Fountain and really dug the Fountain Smash Burger, Burnt Ends & Pimento Melt, massive Pretzel and Cheese Dip, and Banana Pudding Milkshake!
Banana Pudding Milkshake
Overall, we’re big fans of this little American-themed diner. It serves up classic hits and is super laid back while allowing guests to easily get last-minute reservations. The dinner pricing is also really digestible, and is as follows (as of this writing):
- Appetizers: $12-$15
- Salads: $14-$24
- Mains: $18-$23
- Sides: $5-$9
- Kids’ Meals: $10-$14
- Milkshakes: $13-$18
- Beverages: $4-$6
- Alcoholic Beverages: $9-$16
Of note, only lunch and dinner are served here and the restaurant does NOT accept the Disney Dining Plan.
The Fountain Spread
If you’d like to get a closer, in-depth look at The Fountain, check out our review below!
REVIEW: Why is NO ONE Talking About This Hidden Diner in Disney World?
As you can see there, one the options we tried at The Fountain was the was the Burnt Ends & Pimento Melt for $20. Instead of the traditional beef, this sandwich used turkey burnt ends, along with Southern Pimento cheese, pickled red onions, all on jalapeño & cheddar toast. While the sandwich was a bit tricky eat, it had a unique flavor to it that we enjoyed.
We loved it!
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Of course hamburger and fries are always going to be the cheaper option
We do very few sit down meals, often one per trip. The Fountain was one of our favorites for a reasonably priced meal if you are looking for casual food and atmosphere and great ice cream treats. This spot is a good choice if you cannot get a reservation at Beaches and Cream and want similar food. Across the walkway at the Swan, we love Il Mulino for a more adult atmosphere – though kids are welcome, very good Italian trattoria style food, excellent adult beverages and friendly, professional service. Neither one is on the dining plan, but we found them reasonably priced for Disney restaurants.