Wilderness Lodge Restaurant | Geyser Point Bar & Grill

This Wilderness Lodge Restaurant has quickly become one of our favorite places to relax and unwind. Geyser Point Bar & Grill is an absolute must!

If you’ve been a blog reader for a while, you already know we go to Disney World to relax. From planning our trip to what we do when we’re there, the goal is always to unwind. We don’t do hot weather, crowds, or chaos, and this Wilderness Lodge Restaurant is one of our favorite ways to end a day. Let’s dive into why we LOVE Geyser Point Bar & Grill!

Geyser Point is a waterfront bar and grill with gorgeous views of Bay Lake. The vibes are relaxed and chill and make you want to stay a while. I often dream about solo trips to Disney and spending my afternoons working there, lol!

All the seating at Geyser Point is open-air, although the bar and lounge area is covered and full-service. A walk-up window is next to the bar area and is a counter-service option on the Disney Dining Plan.

Update: As of October 4, 2024, it is unclear whether Geyser Point or the Geyser Point To-Go Counter are on the dining plan. Usually, a restaurant on the dining plan will be listed on the official page, but it is not there. I also called and spoke to someone, and they did not have a clear answer. They said, “certain menu items at the walk-up window and full-service bar and lounge area were on the dining plan.”

Honestly, that doesn’t make sense. Usually, a table service restaurant is either on the dining plan or they aren’t. It makes sense that the walk-up window may have some items that qualify but not the full-service area. If you decide to go to Geyser Point, I would expect it not to be on the dining plan and let it be a pleasant surprise if it is. I will try to confirm everything in person during our next trip in January 2025.

Best Wilderness Lodge Restaurant? We Think So!

Before we get to the food, I want to share some fun facts about Geyser Point.

It’s called Geyser Point because there is an actual geyser called Fire Point that goes off every hour from 7 AM until 10 PM. You can see it in the background of my Old Fashioned photo below.
You can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the waterfront, just steps below the restaurant’s seating area.
Although it’s not on the monorail loop, it’s easily accessible via Disney boat transportation from the Magic Kingdom.
In addition to the fireworks, you can watch the Electrical Water Pageant that floats down Bay Lake every evening.
It’s a great place for kids! As I mentioned already, the vibe here is very casual, with outdoor seating, walking paths in front of the restaurant, as well as a pool table, ping-pong table, and cornhole area off to the side. In fact, on our last trip, my two-year-old grandson had a great time playing cornhole, and he was able to get his wiggles out!

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Food At Geyser Point Bar & Grill

Now, let’s talk about the food which may surprise you. Bottom line: With the exception of the charcuterie, it’s not the food that keeps us coming back. It’s not bad but not great, unlike many dishes that have made our best-of lists. We go for the atmosphere, but there is one thing we order every single time, and that’s the charcuterie.

Handcrafted Cheese & Charcuterie (Serves Two) $18.00

Except for Baseline Taphouse, this is one of the most affordable cheese and charcuterie plates Disney property. In addition to being inexpensive, it’s a lot of food. It may even be of better value than the Baseline because of the generous portion. (Baseline’s is quite small)

We’ve ordered this many times, and it’s always a little different but never disappoints. I love the generous portion of cheese and charcuterie and really love the Gouda, which always makes an appearance. It’s meant to serve two people, but we shared it between four on our last trip, and it was the perfect snack before our meals arrived. You simply can’t beat it for $18.00.

Bison Cheeseburger & Fries $23.00

You should expect a bison burger at a Wilderness Lodge restaurant – ha! The burger is one of the most popular items on the menu, and we want to love it. Sadly, it’s just OK for us. It’s a bison burger with bacon, sweet, crispy onion straws, marionberry sauce, and garlic aioli. Our biggest complaint is that the meat itself was very dry, and it was overall pretty bland. It needs more of everything, and I don’t think the marionberry sauce and garlic aioli complement each other. I would rather have it with only the garlic aioli.

I’ll try it one last time on our next trip and ask them to leave off the marionberry sauce and request that they cook it medium.

Edamame With Chili-Salt (Plant-based) $5.00

Shannon will always order the edamame if it’s on the menu. It’s easy to munch on while enjoying drinks. I’m a wimp when it comes to spice, so I appreciate that they put the spice blend on the side. We’ve ordered these countless times, and there have been a few times when the spice blend is on top. Be sure to ask for it on the side if you’re like me and can’t handle the heat.

Steak Sandwich & Fries $20.00

We’ve ordered the steak sandwich twice now. It consists of thinly sliced steak with smoked gouda beer cheese sauce, roasted red bell pepper, arugula, and caramelized onions on a pretzel roll bun. It has potential. The flavors are good, but there is too much bread. Admittedly, we can be too critical when it comes to burgers and sandwiches, but the bread-to-topping ratio matters, and this is too much. If they added more of everything, the sandwich would be a 10 out of 10.

Handcrafted Crab Cake $14.00

Just like Shannon with his edamame, if there’s a crabcake on the menu, I will order it. I’ve given these a chance twice, and they are pretty bad. You receive two tiny crab cakes served with a spicy slaw, crispy onions, and miso tartar. There’s no texture on the crab cakes. They are very mushy and very bland. I was so excited about the miso tarter sauce, but sadly, the miso flavor was non-existent. The little bit of relish that comes with them is a welcome addition. It adds a bit of tang and acidity, but this dish needs texture and flavor. It’s also not a good value at $14 for two tiny crabcakes.

Geyser Chicken Wings $15.00

Would it even be a Wilderness Lodge restaurant if wings weren’t on the menu? Many people love these wings, but they aren’t our favorite. We prefer a crispy, well-cooked wing with sauce on the side because Shannon hates soggy skin, which is the problem with these wings. We’ll try them again on our next trip and ask them to be double-fried with sauce on the side! Speaking of sauces, you can choose teriyaki, Thai chili, or sriracha buffalo.

Macaroni & “Cheezy” Bites (Plant-based) $11.00

These get a bad rap, but they were one of my favorite things we tried the last time we were at Geyser Point. Although they needed salt, I devoured the whole plate and loved the creamy inside with the crispy outside. Since they’re vegan, you’re not going to get the same gooey cheesiness as you would with real cheese, but I didn’t miss that at all. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed these, and they’re an excellent value at just $11. It’s a good portion, and they’re filling!

Old Fashioned (not listed on menu)

We’ve enjoyed all the cocktails we’ve tried but are creatures of habit. Shannon usually gets a local beer, and I’m an Old Fashioned girly. My only complaint is that they use crushed ice, and it gets watered down too fast. They make a solid (and strong) Old Fashioned here, but I wish they had large ice cubes. The drink menu at Geyser Point has tons of options, so there is something for everyone.

Although the food doesn’t blow us away, the relaxing atmosphere, amazing views, and overall vibe keep us coming back—and that charcuterie! I hope you enjoyed this Wilderness Lodge Restaurant review of Geyser Point Bar & Grill. Have you been to Geyser Point? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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