Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge
Cuisine: American
Location: Buena Vista Street
Type of Experience: Restaurant and Lounge
Price: $$-$$$
Hours: 11:30 am until park close
Average Rating
Carthay Circle Lounge features elegant cocktails and has seating outside giving you some great views of Buena Vista Street. Carthay Circle Restaurant serves lunch from 11:30 am to 2:50 pm and dinner from 5:00 pm until park close. Reservations are encouraged. You can also reserve a World of Color Dining Package to get reserved seating for World of Color.
Menu
Lounge
Bites
| Vietnamese Twice-cooked Beef Taco With Fresh Pineapple-Mint Salsa |
| Queso Chorizo Fundido Oaxaca Cheese, Blistered Tomato Salsa and Chips |
| Duck Confit Empanadas California Chili Oaxaca Cheese, Jalapeno-Mint Salsa |
| Roasted Brussel Sprouts Parmigiano-Reggiano Aioli |
| Artisan Selected Cheese Board Seasonal Chutney Dried Fruit Crisps |
| Artichoke Pesto with Garden Vegetable, Snap Peas, Garlic Naan |
Rolls
| Garden Spring Roll Hummus, Portobello Mushrooms, Red Peppers and Dragon Sauce |
| Adobo Chicken Roll Green Papaya Slaw, Cashew Pear Sauce |
Plates
| Braised Wagyu Beef Sliders “Dip” with Cabernet Jus and Horseradish Cream |
| Charred Cauliflower Steak Hazelnuts, Capers, Golden Raisins, Mint, and Lemon |
| Carthay Italian Sausage Flatbread Portobello Mushrooms, Broccoli Rapini Pesto, Parmesan Cheese |
Sweets
| Coffee Kahlua Ice Cream Float Vanilla Chantilly, Espresso Sprinkles |
Kids’ Meals
| Starter – Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup |
| Grilled American Cheese Sandwich With Creamy Tomato Soup |
| Mini Hot Dogs Wrapped with Puff Pastry |
| Crispy Mini Tacos With Braised Chicken and Grated Cheese |
Kids’ Desserts
| Fresh Seasonal Berries Vanilla Whipped Cream |
| Birthday Cake Push Pop |
Sophisticated
| Aviation Cocktail Plymouth Gin, Creme Yvette Violet Liqueur, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh Lemon Juice, served up |
| Pimm’s Punch Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur, Plymouth Gin, Strawberry, and Lemonade served over Crushed Ice |
| Negroni Beefeater Gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth served over Hard Cubed Ice |
| Ernest’s Daiquiri Bacardi Superior Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, fresh Lime and Grapefruit Juice and Organic Agave Nectar, served up |
| Side Car Hennessy V.S Cognac, Cointreau, fresh Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Lemon Peel and a Sugar Rim |
| Carthay Martini classically prepared with Hendrick’s Gin or Double Cross Vodka, Lillet Blanc Dry Vermouth and Gourmet Blue Cheese Truffle Olives served with an Ice Sphere |
The Golden Age
| Carthay Manhattan Bulleit Rye Small Batch American Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries served with an Ice Sphere |
| Ginger Rogers Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, Moilly Prat Dry Vermouth, and a hint of fresh Lemon Juice, served up |
| The Derby Bulleit Bourbon, fresh Grapefruit Juice, and Honey served up |
| Scotch Mist Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch with a Lemon Peel served over Crushed Ice, known to be Walt’s drink of choice |
| Tequila Daisy Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Creme Yvette Violet Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice, Organic Agave Nectar, and Egg Whites, served up |
| Pisco Sour Pisco Porton, fresh Lime Juice, Organic Agave Nectar, Angostura Bitters, and Egg Whites |
An Ensemble Cast
| Carthay Old Fashioned Woodford Reserve Bourbon with Angostura and Orange Bitters, and a Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherry served with an Ice Sphere |
| Sparkling Mare Iron Horse Sparkling Wine, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and Aperol Orange Aperitif |
| Bloody Mary Hanson of Sonoma Habanero Organic Vodka, Bloody Mary Mix, Barbecue Bitters, and Dill Pickle Brine garnished with a locally grown Organic Dill Sprig and a dehydrated Horseradish-crusted Tomato Slice |
| Bourbon Crusta Bulleit Bourbon, Cointreau, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh Lemon Juice with a Lemon Peel and a Sugar Rim |
| Double Pear Martini Double Cross and Absolute Pears Vodka, Pear Nectar, and fresh Lime Juice complemented with a marinated Baby Pear, served up |
| Classic Gin and Tonic Hendrick’s Gin and Premium Tonic |
| Dill Gin and Tonic Plymouth Gin, Premium Tonic, Zesty Deli Dill Pickle Brine, locally grown Organic Dill, and Lemon Peel |
| Botanical Gin and Tonic Hendrick’s Gin, Premium Tonic, Star Anise, Cardamom, and Mint |
| Carthay Club Mojito Bacardi Superior Rum, Organic Mint, fresh Lime Juice and Oganic Agave Nectar topped with locally sourced Purified Sparkling Water served over Crushed Ice |
Curtain Call
| Irish Coffee Jameson Irish Whiskey, hot Coffee and two Sugar Cubes topped with a frothy Cream |
| Vintage Coffee Baileys Irish Cream, Tuaca and a splash of hot Coffee served in a Snifter Glass with a stick of Cinnamon |
| B-52 Coffee Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and hot Coffee topped with Whipped Cream |
| Brandy Alexander Brandy, Dark Creme de Cacao, Cream, and Nutmeg, chilled and served up |
Buena Vista Brews – Draft
| California Craft Flight three 6 oz samplings |
| Racer 5 IPA (7.0% ABV) American IPA, Bear Republic, Healdsburg |
| Ace Hard Cider Seasonal Selection (5.0%-6.9% ABV) Cider, Ace, Sebastopol |
Buena Vista Brews – Bottles
| Lagunitas Pils (6.2% ABV) Czech-Style Pilsner, Lagunitas, Petaluma |
| PranQster (7.6% ABV) Golden Ale, North Coast, Fort Bragg |
| Red Trolley Ale (5.8% ABV) Irish Red Ale, Karl Strauss, San Diego |
| Double Barrel Ale (5.0% ABV) British Pale Ale, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles |
| ACME Pale Ale (5.0% ABV) California Pale Ale, North Coast, Fort Bragg |
| Hopageddon Imperial IPA (9.2% ABV) Imperial IPA, Napa Smith, Vallejo |
| 8 Ball Stout (6.2% ABV) English Oatmeal Stout, Lost Coast, Eureka |
The Bright Lights – White Wines
| Sparkling, Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont |
| Sparkling, Iron Horse Fairy Tale, Cuvee Brut, Green Valley |
| Sparkling, Astoria Prosecco, Venice, Italy |
| Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Dr. L, Mosel, Germany |
| Pinot Grigio, Placido, Veneto Italy |
| Rose, Champs de Provence, Cotes de Provence, France |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Bella Grace, Amador County |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Wither Hills, Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Albarino, Pazo Barrantes, Rias Baixas, Spain |
| Viognier, Zaca Mesa Estate Grown, Santa Ynez Valley |
| Chenin Blanc, Marc Bredif, Vouvray, Loire |
| Chardonnay, Three Sticks Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast |
| Chardonnay, Sea Slope, Sonoma Coast |
| Pinot Gris, Bearitage, Lodi California |
The Red Carpet – Red Wines
| Pinot Noir, Ano Verde, Santa Barbara |
| Pinot Noir, Argyle, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
| Merlot, Flora Springs, Napa Valley |
| Kita’ Spe’y, Santa Ynez Valley, California |
| Syrah, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County |
| Zinfandel, Ridge Three Valleys, Sonoma County |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson Estate, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Sebastiani, Sonoma County |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Groth, Napa Valley |
Matinee Features
| California Wine Country Sodas Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Rose, All Natural and Non-alcoholic, sweetened only with the Juice of California Varietal Grapes |
| Rose Petal Soda locally sourced Purified Sparkling Water flavored with delicate Rose Essence and garnished with an edible Sugar-glazed Organic Rose Petal |
| Wildberry Lemonade All-Natural Lemonade with flavors of Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry with a spritz of Purified Sparkling Water, topped with Wildberry Fruit Foam |
| Twin Bill a classic combination of natural Lemonade and Iced Tea lightly sweetened with Organic Agave Nectar |
| Shirley Temple Sprite with Grenadine and Maraschino Cherries |
| Roy Rogers Coca-Cola with Grenadine and Maraschino Cherries |
| Aqua Panna 750 mL |
| San Pellegrino 1 L |
| Assorted Fountain Beverages |
| Carthay Signature Blend Press Pot Coffee Alto Mayo Protected Forest Coffee Roasted by Joffrey’s Coffee |
| Iced Tea |
| Hot Cocoa |
Lunch
Starters
| Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits Stuffed with White Cheddar, Bacon, and Jalapeno with Apricot-Honey Butter |
| Sliced Prosciutto and Honey Thyme Roasted Pear Hazelnuts, Fried Brie Cheese |
| Artichoke Meyer Lemon Fritters with Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis |
| Ceviche of Citrus-marinated Cobia Avocado, Tomatillo Essence, Crisp Plantains |
| Fire Cracker Duck Wings Scallions, Lime, Sriracha Chili Sauce |
| Strawberry and Jicama Salad Creme Fraiche, California Pistachios, Champagne-Poppy Seed Vinaigrette |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup Poblano Chilies, Avocado, Citrus Creme, fresh Coriander |
Entrees
| Roasted Artichoke Ravioli Braised Turnips, Heirloom Carrots, Basil-Fennel Puree |
| Spicy Shrimp a la Plancha crispy Polenta Squash, Crema Mexicana, Poblano Pesto |
| Roasted Chicken Breast Heirloom Apple Salad, Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, Aged Fiscalini Cheddar |
| Skuna Bay Salmon Roasted Shitake Mushrooms, Broccoli, Sweet and Sour Shrimp Broth |
| Korean Chili Glazed Angus Sirloin Cashew Fried Rice, Tropical Pineapple Red Bell Pepper Sauce |
| Carthay Seasonal Angus Burger Avocado, Napa Cabbage, Chipotle Aioli with French Fries |
Desserts
| Chocolate Mousse Cremieux Vanilla Meringue, Valrhona Chocolate Sauce |
| Tangerine Creamsicle Pop Candied Orange, Brandied Meringue |
| Warm Brown Butter Toffee Cake Caramel, Pecans, Pineapple, Coconut Lime Chantilly |
Kids’ Starters
| Carthay Garden Salad |
| Creamy Tomato Soup |
Kids’ Meals
| Orecchiette “Little Ears” Pasta Choice of Marinara, Buttered, or Alfredo served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water |
| Sauteed “Skuna Bay” Salmon Served with Steamed Fingerling Potatoes and Broccoli with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water |
| Crispy Mini Tacos With Braised Chicken, Grated Cheese, Green Beans, and Rice with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water |
| Grilled Petit Beef Filet With Steamed Broccoli and Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water |
Kids’ Desserts
| Single Scoop of Ice Cream Old-fashioned Vanilla, Chocolate Chunk, or Strawberry |
| Birthday Cake Push Pop |
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
| Wildberry Lemonade All Natural Lemonade with flavors of Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry with a Spritz of Purified Sparkling Water, topped with Wildberry Fruit Foam |
| Twin Bill A Classic Combination of natural Lemonade and Iced Tea lightly sweetened with Organic Agave Nectar |
| Key Lime flavors of Tropical Lime and Island Cocont topped with Whipped Cream and Lime Zest |
| california Wine Country Sodas Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Rose |
| Loose Leaf Hot Tea |
| Carthay Signature Blend Press Pot Coffee Alto Mayo Protected Forest Coffee Roasted by Joffrey’s Coffee |
| Coffee |
| Hot Cocoa |
Disney Family of Wines
| Fess Parker Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County |
| Kurt Russell Gogi “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills |
| Kurt Russell Gogi “Southpaw” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills |
| MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley |
| Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |
Classic Cocktails & Bottled Beer
| Carthay Martini Classically prepared with Hendrick’s Gin or Double Cross Vodka, Lillet Blanc Dry Vermouth, and Gourmet Blue Cheese-Truffle Olives served with an Ice Sphere |
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| Ernest’s Daiquiri Bacardi Superior Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, fresh Lime and Grapefruit Juice, and Organic Agave Nectar, served up |
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| Carthay Manhattan Bulleit Rye Small Batch American Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters served with an Ice Sphere |
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| The Derby Bulleit Bourbon, fresh Grapefruit Juice, and Honey, served up |
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| Carthay Old Fashioned Woodford Reserve Bourbon with Angostura Orange Bitters, a Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherry, and served with an Ice Sphere |
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| Club Mojito Bacardi Superior Rum, Organic Mint from nearby farms, fresh Lime Juice, and Organic Agave Nectar topped with locally sourced Purified Sparkling Water |
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| Pimm’s Punch Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur, Plymouth Gin, Strawberry, and Lemonade |
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| Side Car Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Cointreau, fresh Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Lemon Peel and a Sugar Rim |
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| Ginger Rogers Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, and a hint of fresh Lemon Juice, served up |
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| Assorted Bottled Beer |
Dinner
Starters
| Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits Stuffed with White Cheddar, Bacon, and Jalapeno with Apricot-Honey Butter |
| Sliced Prosciutto and Honey Thyme Roasted Pear Hazelnuts, Fried Brie Cheese |
| Artichoke Meyer Lemon Fritters with Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis |
| Ceviche of Citrus-marinated Cobia Avocado, Tomatillo Essence, Crisp Plantains |
| Fire Cracker Duck Wings Scallions, Lime, Sriracha Chili Sauce |
| Strawberry and Jicama Salad Creme Fraiche, California Pistachios, Champagne-Poppy Seed Vinaigrette |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup Poblano Chilies, Avocado, Citrus Creme, fresh Coriander |
Entrees
| Grilled Chicken Meatloaf accented with Lemon, Potatoes, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese |
| Sustainable Fish of the Day Chorizo, Chickpeas, Green Olives, Stewed Tomatoes, Clams |
| Skuna Bay Salmon Soba Noodle, Shitake Mushrooms, Broccoli, Shrimp Broth |
| Tuscan-style Braised Lamb Cavatelli pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Truffle Butter |
| Thick-cut Berkshire Pork Chop Roasted Yams, Orange-Date Chipotle Vinaigrette |
| Roasted Artichoke Ravioli Braised Turnips, Heirloom Carrots, Basil-Fennel Puree |
| Pan-roasted Filet Mignon Pine Nuts, Green Peppercorn Chimichurri |
Sides
| Mashed Yukon Potatoes |
| Brussels Sprouts |
| Truffle Cauliflower Gratin |
Desserts
| Chocolate Mousse Cremieux Vanilla Meringue, Valrhona Chocolate Sauce |
| Tangerine Creamsicle Pop Candied Orange, Brandied Meringue |
| Warm Brown Butter Toffee Cake Caramel, Pecans, Pineapple, Coconut Lime Chantilly |
Kids’ Starters
| Carthay Garden Salad |
| Creamy Tomato Soup |
Kids’ Meals
| Orecchiette “Little Ears” Pasta Choice of Marinara, Buttered, or Alfredo served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, Small Minute Maid Juice, or Small Nesquik Chocolate Milk |
| Sauteed “Skuna Bay” Salmon Served with Steamed Fingerling Potatoes and Broccoli with choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, Small Minute Maid Juice, or Small Nesquik Chocolate Milk |
| Crispy Mini Tacos With Braised Chicken, Grated Cheese, Green Beans, and Rice with choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, Small Minute Maid Juice, or Small Nesquik Chocolate Milk |
| Grilled Petit Beef Filet With Steamed Broccoli and Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, Small Minute Maid Juice, or Small Nesquik Chocolate Milk |
Kids’ Desserts
| Single Scoop of Ice Cream Old-fashioned Vanilla, Chocolate Chunk, or Strawberry |
| Birthday Cake Push Pop |
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
| Wildberry Lemonade All Natural Lemonade with flavors of Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry with a Spritz of Purified Sparkling Water, topped with Wildberry Fruit Foam |
| Twin Bill A Classic Combination of natural Lemonade and Iced Tea lightly sweetened with Organic Agave Nectar |
| Key Lime flavors of Tropical Lime and Island Cocont topped with Whipped Cream and Lime Zest |
| California Wine Country Sodas Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Rose |
| Loose Leaf Hot Tea |
| Carthay Signature Blend Press Pot Coffee Alto Mayo Protected Forest Coffee Roasted by Joffrey’s Coffee |
| Coffee |
| Hot Cocoa |
After Dinner Drinks and Dessert Wines
| Brandy Alexander Brandy, Dark Crème de Cacao, Cream, and Nutmeg chilled and served up |
| Irish Coffee Jameson Irish Whiskey, hot Coffee and two Sugar Cubes topped with frothy Cream |
| Vintage Coffee Baileys Irish Cream, Tuaca, and a splash of hot Coffee served in a snifter glass with a stick of Cinnamon |
| B-52 Coffee Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, and hot Coffee topped with fresh House-made Whipped Cream |
| Hennessy, XO 2oz pour |
| Rémy Martin, XO 2oz pour |
| Delamain Pale & Dry, XO 2oz pour |
| Castarède, VSOP 10 Year Old 2oz pour |
| Château du Tariquet, XO 2oz pour |
| M. Chapoutier, Banyuls |
| Pacific Rim, Framboise, Washington |
| Michele Chiarlo Nivole, Moscato d’Asti |
| Grahams, 20 year Tawny Port, Portugal |
| Dow’s, 10 year Tawny Port, Portugal |
Disney Family of Wines
| Fess Parker Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County |
| Kurt Russell Gogi “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills |
| Kurt Russell Gogi “Southpaw” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills |
| MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley |
| Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |
Classic Cocktails & Bottled Beer
| Carthay Martini Classically prepared with Hendrick’s Gin or Double Cross Vodka, Lillet Blanc Dry Vermouth, and Gourmet Blue Cheese-Truffle Olives served with an Ice Sphere |
|
| Ernest’s Daiquiri Bacardi Superior Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, fresh Lime and Grapefruit Juice, and Organic Agave Nectar, served up |
|
| Carthay Manhattan Bulleit Rye Small Batch American Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters served with an Ice Sphere |
|
| The Derby Bulleit Bourbon, fresh Grapefruit Juice, and Honey, served up |
|
| Carthay Old Fashioned Woodford Reserve Bourbon with Angostura Orange Bitters, a Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherry, and served with an Ice Sphere |
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| Club Mojito Bacardi Superior Rum, Organic Mint from nearby farms, fresh Lime Juice, and Organic Agave Nectar topped with locally sourced Purified Sparkling Water |
|
| Pimm’s Punch Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur, Plymouth Gin, Strawberry, and Lemonade |
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| Side Car Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Cointreau, fresh Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Lemon Peel and a Sugar Rim |
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| Ginger Rogers Plymouth Gin, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, and a hint of fresh Lemon Juice, served up |
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| Assorted Bottled Beer |
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Last Updated: June 2020