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Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge

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The short answer

The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is the outdoor bar in front of the Brown Derby on Hollywood Boulevard. It serves the restaurant's menu without a reservation: the famous Cobb salad at $30, mains to $56, and the grapefruit cake at $14. Magic-Ally Main Treats notes a walk-up list and outdoor seating only.

Where
Hollywood Boulevard, Disney's Hollywood Studios, outside The Hollywood Brown Derby. Park admission required.
Cuisine
The Brown Derby's menu, outdoors
Reservation
Walk-up waitlist only
Booking
No advance reservations — Disney lists it as walk-up waitlist only, as of Sep 22, 2026. The 60-day booking window does not apply.
Typical meal
about $64 a head before tax · average entrée $45.50, dessert $13.80, drink $4.99 on Disney’s menu, read Sep 21, 2026
Dress code
Resort casual
Noise
moderate
Non-resort guests
Yes — with theme park admission
Dining plan
Table-service plan, 2026 and 2027 · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026 · what a credit buys here
A main course here is $45.50 — the dearest of the 8 lounges whose menus we hold.

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The median is $16.76. Mean main course from Disney’s own menu. Drinks, sides and tip are on top. Read Sep 21, 2026.

Is it worth the money?

For the Cobb salad and grapefruit cake without a reservation, yes. Ziggy Knows Disney, 19th, calls it an under-used spot that too few guests visit. Magic-Ally Main Treats, 11th, notes the seating is all outdoors, which is not ideal in bad weather or heat. It is 19th on our combination of four published bar rankings.

Who it’s right for

A Brown Derby meal or dessert without a reservation.

Who it’s wrong for

Rainy or very hot days: every seat is outside.

What is actually good

From the Brown Derby's menu: the famous Cobb salad $30, or $37 with chicken; stuffed butternut squash $34; half roast chicken $41; a fried pork chop $45; braised duck pappardelle $50; halibut and short rib $54; and filet mignon $56. Appetisers are $13 to $21.

Desserts: the grapefruit cake, a Brown Derby original, and three others at $13 to $14. After-dinner drinks such as the grapefruit cake martini are $17.50, and port and dessert wine flights $29. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.

Portions

Full restaurant portions, served at lounge tables.

Allergies and dietary needs

The stuffed butternut squash is plant-based, and there is a house-made ravioli marked plant-based. Ask about allergies.

58 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 51 of them priced. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Appetizers

  • Beet and Kale Salad$13

    Spinach, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese Cream, Beet Purée, Candied Walnut

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup$13

    Butternut Squash Velouté, Roasted Bell Pepper, Coconut-Hazelnut Emulsion, Sherry Gastrique, Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Chili Oil, Micro Cilantro

  • Escargot$21

    Roasted Garlic Béchamel, Crispy Prosciutto, Puff Pastry

  • House-made Ravioli$15

    English Peas, Carrot Purée, Pickled Alba Mushrooms (Plant based)

  • Prosciutto Croquettes$15

    Pickled Onion, Herbs Gel, Ají Amarillo Aïoli

  • Shrimp Cocktail$19

    Avocado Mousse, Traditional Cocktail Sauce

  • Char-grilled Octopus$20

    Herb-roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri, Chipotle-Harissa Aïoli

Entrées

  • Pan-roasted Halibut$54

    Leek Vichyssoise Risotto, Pea, Citrus

  • Half Roasted Chicken$41

    White Bean Purée, Braised Cipollini Onion, Butter-poached Carrot, Roasted Mushroom, Mustard Sauce

  • Filet Mignon$56

    Rhubarb-Red Wine Demi-glace, Yukon Gold Potato, Seasonal Vegetable

  • Our Famous Cobb Salad$30

    Spit-roasted Turkey, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Classic Dressing. With Chicken $37 | With Shrimp $40

  • Stuffed Butternut Squash$34

    Potato-Chickpea-Vegetable Filling, Roasted Spring Vegetable, Mushroom-Lemongrass "Cream" Sauce (Plant-based)

  • Braised Center-cut Short Rib$54

    Hominy Purée, Roasted Vegetables, Smoky Adobo Glaze, Beef Jus

  • Fried Pork Chop$45

    Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Summer Vegetables

  • Braised Duck Pappardelle Pasta$50

    Hand-rolled Semolina Pasta, Braised Duck, Celery Root, Wild Mushroom, Crispy Pancetta

Enhancements

  • Au Gratin Potato$12

    Black Diamond Cheddar

  • Glazed Carrots$10

    Mint Yogurt, Pickled Onion, Dukkah Spice (Plant-based)

  • Braised Wild Mushrooms$12

    Shallots, Tarragon, Veal Stock, Truffle Butter

Desserts

  • Grapefruit Cake$14

    A Brown Derby Original. Vanilla Sponge Cake, Grapefruit Syrup, Cream Cheese Icing

  • Orange-Hazelnut Chocolate Cake$13

    Chocolate-Olive Oil Cake, Hazelnut Cream, Coffee Whipped Cream, Praline Cookie Crumble, Orange Panna Cotta, Chocolate Sauce

  • Decadent Chocolate Cake$14

    Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Ganache, Fresh Raspberries

  • Honey Pot de Crème$14

    Thyme-Apple Coulis, Apple-Cranberry Compote, Salted Streusel, Ginger Sponge Cake

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake$14

    Spiced Sponge Cake, Chocolate-Pumpkin Seed Streusel, Spiced Orange Coulis

Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)

  • Chicken Noodle Soup$5.25
  • Chopped Salad$5.25

Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)

  • Grilled Chicken Breast$16.50

    Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Bottled Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice

  • Grilled Seasonal Fish$17.50
  • Grilled Beef Steak$17.50
  • Macaroni & Cheese$11.50

Kids' Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)

  • Seasonal Vegetablesno price listed
  • Mashed Potatoesno price listed
  • Fresh Fruit Cupno price listed
  • Apple Slicesno price listed
  • Strawberry and Yogurt Parfaitno price listed
  • Vanilla Cake Barno price listed

    with Chocolate Sauce and Mickey Sprinkles

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

  • Peru Alto Mayo Protected Forest Coffee Roasted by Joffrey’s Coffee™$10.25

    Disney supports Conservation International's Alto Mayo Protected forest project in Peru, which promotes sustainable coffee growing and economic growth. French Press Pot. Serves Two.

Featured Wines

  • Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills$140
  • Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$140
  • Jarvis Finch Hollow Chardonnay, Napa Valley$480
  • Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$230

After Dinner Drink Flights

  • Dessert Wine Flight$29

    Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara Estate; Royal Tokaji Red Label 5 Puttonyos, Hungary; Vietti Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont

  • Tawny Port Flight$29

    Dow’s 10 year, Porto; Dow’s 20 year, Porto; Dow’s 30 year, Porto

After Dinner Drinks

  • Nutty Irishman$17.50

    Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Frangelico Liqueur topped with Whipped Cream

  • Reposado Espresso Martini$17.50

    Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila, Tia Maria Liqueur, and Joffrey's™ Cold Brew Coffee

  • Grapefruit Cake Martini$17.50

    Celebrate the taste of the Grapefruit Cake created at the original Hollywood Brown Derby in the 1940s! Our concoction will delight you with Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, Stoli Vanil Vodka, and a splash of Cream with a Graham Cracker Rim.

Dessert Wines

  • Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara Estate$147
  • Royal Tokaji Red Label 5 Puttonyos, Hungary$115
  • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont$67
  • Vietti Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont$62

Ports (3-oz pour)

  • Fonesca Bin 27 Reserve Port$16
  • Dow's 10 year Tawny Port$16
  • Dow's 20 year Tawny Port$25
  • Dow's 30 year Tawny Port$34

Cognacs/Armagnacs (2-oz pour)

  • Louis XIII de Rémy Martin$400
  • Rémy Martin VSOP$20.50
  • Rémy Martin XO$35

Allergy-Friendly Appetizers

  • Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly requestno price listed

Allergy-Friendly Entrées

    Allergy-Friendly Enhancements

      Allergy-Friendly Desserts

      • Brown Derby Original Grapefruit Cake$14

        Vanilla Sponge Cake with Grapefruit Syrup, Grapefruit Cheesecake, and Grapefruit Jam (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)

      Allergy-Friendly Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)

        Allergy-Friendly Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)

          Allergy-Friendly Kids' Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)

            Allergy-Friendly Kids' Desserts

              Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

              Common questions

              Can you eat the Brown Derby menu at the lounge?
              Yes. Disney's menu for the lounge carries the restaurant's appetisers, mains and desserts, including the Cobb salad at $30 and the grapefruit cake at $14, on 14 September 2026.
              Do you need a reservation for the Brown Derby Lounge?
              No. Magic-Ally Main Treats says it takes no reservations and uses a walk-up list. It is inside Hollywood Studios, so park admission is needed.
              Is the Brown Derby Lounge indoors?
              No. Magic-Ally Main Treats and Ziggy Knows Disney both describe outdoor seating only, on the patio in front of the restaurant.
              How much is the grapefruit cake at Hollywood Studios?
              $14 at the Brown Derby and its lounge, on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026. There is also a grapefruit cake martini at $17.50.
              Drawn, not photographed — a photograph of this one is on our shot list.

              Sources

              1. Walt Disney World official — Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: the restaurant's menu served at the lounge, appetisers, mains, desserts and after-dinner drinks. — Disney official · checked
              2. Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location. — Disney official · checked
              3. Ziggy Knows Disney — 24 best Disney World bars and lounges, ranked (updated 26 December 2025). — reported by · checked
              4. Magic-Ally Main Treats — 22 best bars and lounges at Disney World (updated 27 April 2026), with walk-up and reservation notes. — reported by · checked

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