If you are looking for an excellent Orlando theme park restaurant, the newly opened Tiffins Restaurant is worth checking out.  It is located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This restaurant offers a way to enjoy an art gallery, learn about far-away lands, share your own travels AND enjoy a wonderful meal. As with all of Disney’s creations, this restaurant has been planned right down to the smallest of details.

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Tiffins is an Indian word for a lunchbox used by travelers or a mid-day meal. Fittingly, Tiffins restaurant is open for lunch (11:30am – 3:30pm) as well as dinner (4:00pm – 9:30pm). The 252-seat restaurant provides waterfront views with indoor and outdoor seating. It is located on Discovery Island within Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is divided into “galleries” or dining rooms that focus on far-away lands. These galleries contain artwork inspired by these lands. Some of the art helped create the Animal Kingdom theme park’s design. All of those details! The galleries include:

• Asia  featuring the Trek Gallery (74 seats)
• Africa featuring the Safari Gallery (64 seats)
• Grand Gallery (114 seats) which pays homage to animal species that the Disney Conservation Fund works to protect.

The Menu at Tiffins Restaurant

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The menu at Tiffins Restaurant focuses on cuisine from around the world. It offers something for everyone. Included are entrées of Berber-Spiced Lamb Chops, New York Strip Steaks, Beef Short Ribs, Berkshire Pork Tenderloin, Miso-glazed Black Cod, Grilled Head-on Shrimp and several others. The menu also has vegetarian choices. Try the Roasted Market Vegetable Curry with Quinoa, Zucchini and Lime Chutney.

While the food selections come from all over the world, the beverage menu focuses on Africa, Asia and South America. Many handcrafted cocktails and beers are offered as well as non-alcoholic beverages. These include lemonades, teas and coffees. The beverage program at Tiffins Restaurant is unique. “…we don’t have another one like it at Disney,” said Master Sommelier Brian Koziol, Food & Beverage Concept and Development director for Disney Parks & Resorts. “The program will focus on environmentality: producers that focus on sustainability, organic wines, and bio-dynamic viticulture.”

The Nomad Lounge

Be sure to check out the Nomad Lounge. Share your travel experiences with others. It is located adjacent to Tiffins Restaurant, nearer the water. Purchase a tag and write about your travel adventures. These tags help support the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Answer questions such as “what do you always do when traveling” or “what was your most adventurous moment?” In doing so, you’ll be adding to the interesting stories already being told at this new Disney dining experience. You can even dine on small bites at the Nomad Lounge without a reservation. There are 55 seats inside and 46 seats outside.

Because of all its features, this new signature restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is definitely a must-do restaurant attraction to experience. Reservations to Tiffins Restaurant can be made by calling (407) 939-5277. Or go to Disney’s website for more information.

If you enjoy restaurant attractions such as Tiffins Restaurant, be sure to save a night for Capone’s Dinner & Show. It is a great combination while vacationing and enjoying Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This Orlando dinner show is affordable and enjoyable for the entire family. It is located just a few miles from Disney in Kissimmee, Florida at 4740 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (Hwy. 192), Kissimmee, FL 34746. Make discount reservations online or call 407-397-2378.

Last Updated on July 30, 2016