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    Lava Lounge

    3.1 (80 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lucy M.

    Beautiful view of the water and boats. My item was so good! i am definitely coming back next time!! The host was a little non-friendly but the bartender and waitress were nice.

    Taste of the caribean
    Jazmin R.

    We stopped by the Lava Lounge for a casual dinner with water view and fireworks! Not our first restaurant choice, but there was no wait time for a table... We had a nice waterside table, started off with a cool energetic server taking care of us. Things kinda got very slow, it took a good while to get our order taken, water, and drinks.. the food was about an hour wait, and the restaurant was not too busy at the time.. We got a menu with no prices- and the wait staff was unsure of the prices.. odd?? The fish tacos had a really nice presentation & very generous portion.. the taste of Caribbean dish, was not that great, looked a bit messy and was not as tasty. It was okay, but i would not visit again, or recommend... unless its strictly for a beer at the bar..

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    Tina L.

    Nice outdoor lounge & the inside looks like your in the middle of a rainforest. My experience was nice but the food took almost 40 minutes to come out. I had the talapia tacos . The tortillas did not taste good at all & the fish needed seasoning . The bartenders did an excellent job!

    Pork chops
    Daniela T.

    I wouldn't waste my $ if I could The pork chops were horrible and the ribs were tough Also the service is terrible. Don't go here Yes it's pretty by the water but that's all!

    Mid day libations
    Christopher M.

    Whether or not Rainlforest is busy, stop by Lava Lounge. There is a full menu and bar available. The outdoor seating and atmosphere is splendid on a warm day to soak up the sum and libations. Enjoy!

    Entrance
    Nick G.

    For Disney to have some kind of secret area in Disney Springs is actually pretty cool. Its very quiet and away from everything. Best part is you are right on the water and if you have a spot for the 9p fireworks, its worth it. Its a part of the Rainforst Cafe but it's the outside space so it's the same food and drinks except more quiet and you can people watch. Bartenders were very nice and helpful but it really didnt matter because you're enjoying area. I would come back fuuuuuuur sherrrr.

    View from the bar
    Danielle V.

    Great place to stop and get a drink really quick at the bar outside. They typically have seats but not at the tables around. Make a reservation for inside because it's typically very busy. Some of their apps are pretty good. They are just typical bar food. The nachos are decent. It does have an amazing view of Disney springs while you are sitting outside. Not my favorite but worth a quick stop for an app if you can't get in anywhere else.

    View from the Lava Lounge after sunset.
    Barry S.

    Wanted to give a shout out to the guys working the Lava Lounge at Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs last night. My wife and I had never known it was there but decided to try it around 5pm for dinner and jumped in line. There was a bit of a backup due to lack of staffing (only the host, bartenders and one server), and some in line got grumpy and left. We decided to stick it out, and we are so glad we did! First, Donny (the host -- a very amiable older guy from Massachusetts) was busting his butt to clear and reset tables every time a party left. This wasn't his job, but he wanted to get people in as quickly as possible. He kept everyone informed in line and calmed people down with his good-natured humor. Then Jacob (bartender and the one who came to our table to wait on us), was so efficient and patient. The other bartender helped too, but I sadly didn't catch his name. Even though they were slammed they didn't act like it or make you feel like it, and did an amazing job of handling mixing and serving drinks and attending to all the seated tables -- many with kids. We read a lot about the rudeness people get from Disney CM's, and we know it's hard to staff places these days, but I thought this location and guys deserved some praise. The service was GREAT, the food DELICIOUS (we had nachos and a burger -- literally the best tasting I've had on property), and the view on the lake at sunset and after was gorgeous. We asked to see the GM and let him know what an incredible job his guys were doing, tipped them all very well, and even slipped Donny a Starbucks gift card as a little extra "thank you" for all he was doing. If you haven't tried the Lava Lounge, do it... and if you encounter these guys let them know another AP was praising their attitudes and performance. And when you encounter exceptional service, do what you can to acknowledge it! (Pic is our view from our table)

    Rasta Pasta with chicken, Pinot Grigio
    Marisa V.

    My husband and I stumbled on the place on a date night in Disney springs. We waited a few minutes to be seated, if felt very private and exclusive. Majority of the tables are on the waterside and it gives such a beautiful view, even at night. We JUST missed the fireworks but I'm sure it's the perfect view of them. I ordered a Pinot Grigio $8 and my husband got the Strawberry Mojito $16 For dinner I got the Rasta Pasta. It was hot and the chicken was cooked very well. The broccoli seemed like it was frozen so it was tough to eat. It reminded me of the frozen steamer bags you can get from the store. I was hungry and it did the trick so no complaints here. The service was a little slow but there were two only servers outside they also covered the bar, and it was busy. Overall it was a great experience and I will be back for sure

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    Katie F.

    I normally hate making bad views however I would give this place zero stars if I could. Right off the bath I got a drink and I immediately forgot to let the bartender know hey could you do it not in a shaker. The bartender continued to make a really big deal about my for allergies and he told me that allergies is a special word at Disney so he's going to get his manager. And then the manager proceeded to come out and make it a big hole issue when I literally just told them old people do it all the time you just take two plastic cups and toss the drink. I will never be drinking hair again and I will never be visiting the lob lounge again after that experience.

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    We ordered the nachos and they were really delicious. We had a nice water view and the service was excellent.

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    Cocktails are phenomenal and the view cannot be beat!! Such attentive service and also a great place to chill.

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