The Wave...of American Flavors

Restaurant at Disney's Contemporary Resort

The Wave
Recommendation

The Wave...of American Flavors at Disney's Contemporary Resort is a casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here, you can enjoy American-style dishes with international flavors, healthy dining options and trendy cocktails.

Breakfast

Choose from a la carte breakfast options or a bountiful buffet and enjoy a delicious start to your day at The Wave...of American Flavors. The a la carte menu features traditional American breakfast fare, like egg dishes, Muesli and Omega Berry Smoothies. For a speedier dining experience, the breakfast buffet is sure to satisfy your appetite. Savor all-you-care-to-enjoy servings of breakfast favorites, including eggs Benedict, cheese grits, sweet potato pancakes, Mickey waffles, house-made granola and more.

Lunch

For lunch, light eaters can choose from chilled Laughing Bird citrus-marinated shrimp, lump crab-Florida rock shrimp cakes with cucumber tomato salsa, crispy salads, or a delicious vegetarian wrap with seasonal vegetables and fajita-seasoned tofu. And for the heartier eater, the menu includes a classic Reuben sandwich, and a bison burger served with salsa verde and a 3-cheese spread.

Dinner

Evenings bring distinctive dinners that combine American and world flavors, such as a sustainable fish selection paired with corn and edamame (soybean) stew and cilantro chutney, grilled beef tenderloin with shallot butter, potato gateau and summer ratatouille, or naturally raised, oven-roasted chicken with locally sourced seasonal vegetables.

Refreshing Beverages

Enjoy the featured trendy cocktails for Guests 21 years of age or older, like the Mudslide Martini (Baileys® Irish Cream, vanilla vodka, Kahlua® liqueur and vanilla ice cream) or the Antioxidant Cocktail (wild berry vodka, black raspberry liqueur, acai and other juices). Delight in sparkling wines from Tasmania, Rieslings from South Australia, floral New Wave whites from Argentina, Pinot Gris from Oregon and Pinot Noirs from New Zealand, along with certified organic beers from Orlando Brewing Company.

Desserts

Top it all off with The Wave...of American Flavors' signature dessert trios. Choose from New York-style cheesecake with house-made seasonal fruit compote, white chocolate crème brulee with raspberry macaroon, olive oil-infused chocolate truffle mousse with salted caramel sauce and more!

Whether you're seeking imaginative desserts, classic breakfast favorites or international fusion cuisine, this restaurant delivers a variety of delectable dining experiences. Walk through the brushed steel arch "tunnel" into The Wave...of American Flavors and find out what culinary treats await you!

Guest Policies

  • Specialty celebration cakes are available for an additional charge and should be ordered 48 hours in advance by calling (407) 827-2253.
  • This location can accommodate most special dietary needs. Advance notice may be required and cancellation fees may apply. Please indicate any special dietary need at time of reservation booking. Learn more about how we can help accommodate special dietary needs.
$$ ($15 to $35.99)
Price per person*
Cuisine:
American
Breakfast
Experience:
Special & Unique Dining
Service:
A la Carte
Price Level:
$$ ($15 to $35.99)
Lunch
Experience:
Special & Unique Dining
Service:
A la Carte
Price Level:
$$ ($15 to $35.99)
Dinner
Experience:
Special & Unique Dining
Service:
A la Carte
Price Level:
$$ ($15 to $35.99)
** Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
Disney Dining Plan Accepted

Quick Tips

  • The Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Food and Beverage team is committed to offering a wide range of options to accommodate Guests with food allergies or intolerances. Please notate any food allergies and intolerances at the time of booking your dining reservation. Guests are also welcome to speak to a chef or a manager on duty when arriving at the dining location. Learn more about how we can help accommodate special dietary needs.
  • Plan ahead, as many meal times at popular Walt Disney World restaurants book quickly. Book online or phone (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days in advance. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
  • Purchase the Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining, which includes the Disney Dining Plan, and save up to 20% per adult at more than 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants. Enjoy a wide variety of options, from snacks and quick meals to Disney Signature restaurants and Character Dining.
  • All Walt Disney World restaurants, with the exception of food carts and quick-service dining, have high chairs and booster seats.
  • Complimentary transportation, in the form of buses, boats and a monorail, is available as one of the many benefits to Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Destinations throughout Walt Disney World Resort include Disney Theme Parks, Disney Water Parks and Disney Resort hotels—where you'll find many fine-dining restaurants, Character Dining and dinner shows.

*Price reflects estimated individual check average, except Character Dining and buffet locations where pricing is based on individual adult pricing. (Excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity)

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