Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom Restaurant Review

Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom Restaurant Review

Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom can offer a break when you need it! And it’s usually just the kind of place we’re looking for to get away from the crowds, heat, and chaos. If you’re in need of a little break and want a cool drink and snack for you and the kids, here are a few things to know about Nomad Lounge. 

This little hut of a bar can be found on the pathway into Pandora, right next to Tiffins. Purposefully out-of-the-way, you even get access to a cute patio deck that overlooks some water, on Discovery River and greenery. The perfect spot to lounge away from it all. Seriously, this is our idea of an oasis. Check out our Nomad Lounge Tour for everything you can see while taking a break at this Disney lounge. 

If visiting during the afternoon before the bar crowd descends visiting with kids is always a good idea. The lounge opens at 11 AM and serves a variety of teas, small bites, and snacks that could hold you over until a larger meal. 

nomad lounge at animal kingdom

Nomad Lounge Atmosphere

The atmosphere at Nomad is rustic and filled with adventure. A little dark, a little cool, this place feels like it’s fresh out of a classy adventure flick from the 1940’s. Think Indiana Jones in Africa.

nomad lounge at animal kingdom

nomad lounge at animal kingdom

nomad lounge at animal kingdom

Nomad Lounge Menu 

The menu at Nomad Lounge is Appetizers and Drinks. It’s literally a watering hole to hang out in until your next meal, or a great place for a nightcap before heading back to your resort. Plan on a wide array of amazing specialty cocktails. And you’ll find little Beef Sliders, Truffle Poutine, Bread Service, and a few other small plates. It’s not a ton of food but enough. 

Tiffins Bread Service at Nomad Lounge

Appetizers at Nomad Lounge

If you’re looking for a light lunch, or just a reason to try some amazing dishes with your next drink, you will LOVE Nomad Lounge. By far one of the best lounges at Disney World. The service is wonderful, the appetizers and drinks varied and offers everything you could want for an easy afternoon, or evening. Here are the Nomad Lounge Appetizers and Small plates available at the lounge. 

Bread Service at Nomad Lounge Animal Kingdom

Tiffin’s Bread Service

Three types of bread including papadum, sweet multigrain bread, and naan round out this shareable appetizer at Nomad Lounge. Served up with Coconut Curry Sauce, Guava Sauce, and Ginger Pear Chutney. This is an absolutely lovely small plate, that we could have definitely had more of. Perfect for 2-3 people. 

Nomad Lounge Ribs

Smoked Pork Ribs 

This dish is perfect if you love ribs. Covered in a soy flavor with a sweet dip, this treat is a fall off the bone type ribs. 

Pineapple Glazed Pork Belly

Pineapple-glazed Pork Belly with Guajillo Chili Sauce, Chicharrónes, and Spice Pickled Vegetable Slaw.
 
Nomad Lounge sliders

Cuban Frita Sliders

One of our favorite things to order at Nomad Lounge is the duo of pork and beef sliders served up with Shoestring Potatoes, Spiced Ketchup, Yuca Fries, and Sour Orange Mojo.
 
Nomad Lounge Cauliflower Appetizer

Gobi Manchurian Glazed Cauliflower

This delicious menu item at Nomad Lounge is perfect if you’re looking for something sweet, and vegetarian. Crispy cauliflower covered in a spiced glaze.
 
Korean Barbecue Mushroom Bao Buns Nomad Lounge

Korean Barbecue Mushroom Bao Buns

Surprisingly filling, these little bao buns are filled with Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Cucumber Kimchi, and Pickled Green Papaya (Plant-based). The pickled slaw is tart and vinegary, but in the best way.
 
Grilled Chicken Satay Grilled Skewered Chicken at Nomad Lounge

Grilled Chicken Satay

Easy to eat these skewers feature Grilled Skewered Chicken Thighs, Curry Marinade, Cilantro, Pickled Green Papaya, and Peanut Sauce. A delicious treat. 
 
nomad lounge at animal kingdom

And Churros…

The churros here were great. You get 5, in a tiny basket with on-theme parchment newspaper. The vanilla sauce is not super sweet, but just the right amount of flavors for a light treat. Served with Vanilla Crema, Strawberry-Guava Sauce

Best Drinks at Nomad Lounge

We do like adding a little cocktail to our lunch, and Disney Lounge time. As such, here are a couple of our favorite drinks at Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom. 

Boto-Rita Zignum Reposado Mezcal, Combier Grapefruit Liqueur, Guava Purée, and Lime Juice garnished with Pink Peppercorns

Boto-Rita

Zignum Reposado Mezcal, Combier Grapefruit Liqueur, Guava Purée, and Lime Juice garnished with Pink Peppercorns

nomad lounge at animal kingdom

Kid-Friendly Drinks at Nomad Lounge

While there are appetizing things on the Nomad Lounge Menu kiddies will surely eat, we stuck with a couple fun drinks and churros. Mainly because you can always tell a place by their ability to fry up some dough in the shape of a tube and cover it in sugar. The fun Kid-Friendly Non-Alcoholic Drinks Selection was superb! A variety of sodas and teas mixed with tropical flavors was a great refresher. Note, some of the flavors are pretty strong for little ones, so stick to the flavors you know if hesitant. We got the beautiful Balinese Breeze ( the red drink)  and the Zingiber Fizzie ( the yellow drink).

Nomad Lounge Animal Kingdom Mocktails

Zingiber Fizzie
Passion Fruit Purée, Mint, Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice topped with Ginger Beer

Balinese Breeze
Mountain Berry Tea, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice

Nomad Lounge Non Alcoholic Drinks

Happy Macaque
Guava Purée, Coffee Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice with a hint of Cilantro

Kiama Mamma
Watermelon and Sprite

Lilly Gorill-ie
Strawberry and Sprite®

nomad lounge at animal kingdom

Hibiscus Henna
Watermelon and Hibiscus, Lime Juice and Soda Water

Nomad Lounge Appetizer and Snacks Review

So, if you were a little curious about this small little place on your way into Pandora, hopefully, this post has helped a bit. Know that you are absolutely allowed in with kids ( we saw many parents taking a break with strollers). That there are lounge chairs, a bar and tables, and even a cozy quiet porch area overlooking nature outback. Definitely a place we’ll want to explore a little more when next we visit. If you’ve stopped by, let us know what you loved! 

Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom. Everything you need to know about this Disney Lounge

 

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Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.


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