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Steakhouse 71 Lounge

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The short answer

Steakhouse 71 Lounge at the Contemporary celebrates Walt Disney World's opening year, 1971, with cocktails at $15.50 to $19.50 and steakhouse bites from $10 onion rings to a $24 stack burger. It is open 11:30am to 11pm, a walk from Magic Kingdom, and Magic-Ally Main Treats ranks it eighth of all bars.

Where
Disney's Contemporary Resort, beside Steakhouse 71. No park ticket needed. · about the resort
Cuisine
Classic cocktails and steakhouse bites
Reservation
Walk up — no problem
Booking
No reservations — order when you get there
Typical meal
about $31 a head before tax · average entrée $15.43, dessert $10.66, drink $4.99 on Disney’s menu, read Sep 21, 2026
Dress code
Resort casual
Noise
moderate
Non-resort guests
Yes — you do not need to stay here
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 $15.43 — the cheapest 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?

Yes, as a break from Magic Kingdom. Magic-Ally Main Treats, which ranks it eighth, says it walks over whenever it is at Magic Kingdom and praises the cocktail list. It is 24th on our combination of four published bar rankings, being on only that list.

Who it’s right for

A cocktail and a burger after Magic Kingdom.

Who it’s wrong for

Anyone wanting a view: California Grill upstairs has that.

What is actually good

Cocktails: the Heron Gimlet and Citrus Blossom Groves $15.50, a blackberry-orange spritz $16.50, the Last Concourse $17.50, the Twisted Fig $18.50 and a Cocoa Boulevardier $19.50, among 11.

Lounge bites: onion rings $10, loaded mac and cheese $12, bacon and eggs $15, crab cakes $16, shrimp cocktail $17 and the stack burger $24. Coffee is $4.99, or $10.25 for the Peru Alto Mayo press pot. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.

Portions

Bar-sized bites; the stack burger is a full meal.

Allergies and dietary needs

Ask about allergies; the menu is steakhouse fare.

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

Lounge Bites

  • Lump Crab Cakes$16

    Old Bay Rémoulade, Corn Hash

  • Loaded Macaroni & Cheese$12

    Applewood-smoked Bacon and Jalapeño

  • Steakhouse 71 Onion Rings$10

    Hand-breaded with Spicy "Ranch" Dipping Sauce (Plant-based)

  • Stack Burger$24

    Signature Beef Blend, Pork Belly, American Cheese, Lemon Aïoli, Red Onion, House-made Pickles, Brioche Bun served with choice of Petite Caesar Salad, Steak Fries, or Pasta Salad

  • Shrimp Cocktail$17

    Shrimp poached in a Citrus-White Wine Fumé, Cocktail Sauce

  • Bacon & Eggs$15

    Maple-lacquered Pork Belly, Smoked Cheese Grits, Perfect Egg

  • Chipotle Honey Barbecue Wings$14

    with Celery and Carrots

Allergy-Friendly Lounge Bites

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

Specialty Hot Beverages

  • Peru Alto Mayo Protected Forest Coffee (Serves Two)$10.25

    Roasted by Joffrey’s Coffee™. Disney supports Conservation International's Alto Mayo Forest project in Peru, which promotes sustainable coffee growing and economic growth. Press Pot (Serves Two)

  • Caffe Latteno price listed

    Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee™

  • Cappuccinono price listed
  • Espressono price listed
  • Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™$4.99

    Regular or Decaf.

  • Joffrey’s Coffee™ Cold Brew$5.79

    Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Sugar-free Vanilla

  • Twinings® Assorted Specialty Tea$4.99

Specialty Cocktails

  • Twisted Fig$18.50

    Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Cointreau Noir Liqueur, Fig Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters

  • Citrus Blossom Groves$15.50

    Campari Liqueur, Izarra Verte Liqueur, Citrus Juices, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters

  • Blackberry-Orange Spritz$16.50

    Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Blackberry

  • Heron Gimlet$15.50

    Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Izarra verte Liqueur, Seedlip Garden 108 Non-Alocholic Spirit, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Lemonade

  • Cocoa Boulevardier$19.50

    Knob Creek Disney Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon, Campari Liqueur, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, Chocolate Bitters

  • Last Concourse$17.50

    Fords Gin, Lemon Juice, Raspberry, Sage

  • Not A Pop$16.50

    Averna Amaro Liqueur, Bacardí 8 Gold Rum Essence, House-made Grenadine, Angostura Bitters, Soda Water

  • French 71$16.50

    Courvoisier VS Cognac, Prosecco, Pear Nectar, Agave Syrup, Lemon Juice

  • 1971 Sunset$16.50

    Herradura Reposado Tequila, Tropical Juices, Rosemary Simple Syrup, House-made Grenadine

  • Curious Cold Brew$16.50

    Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Joffrey’s™ Cold Brew Coffee, Maple, Vanilla Bean Cream

  • Espresso Martini$17.50

    Grainger's Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Bols Creme de Cacao White Liqueur, Espresso

Beer

  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA – Tampa, FLno price listed
  • Florida Beer Co. Key West Sunset Ale – Cape Canaveral, FLno price listed
  • 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale – St. Petersburg, FLno price listed
  • Michelob Ultra Lager – St. Louis, MOno price listed
  • Stella Artois Lager – Belgiumno price listed
  • Yuengling Lager – Pottsville, PAno price listed
  • Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider – Cincinnati, OHno price listed
  • Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer – Boston, MAno price listed

Wines

  • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Italyno price listed
  • Hampton Water Rosé, Languedocno price listed
  • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealandno price listed
  • Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River Valleyno price listed
  • Lageder 'Riff' Pinot Grigio, Italyno price listed
  • 'CrossBarn' by Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coastno price listed
  • The Prisoner Red Blend, Napa Valleyno price listed
  • Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valleyno price listed
  • Red Schooner Voyage 11 Malbec, Mendozano price listed
  • Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne, Reimsno price listed
  • Kila Cava Brut, Penedes, Spainno price listed
  • Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valleyno price listed
  • Saracco Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italyno price listed

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

Common questions

Where is Steakhouse 71 Lounge?
At Disney's Contemporary Resort, beside Steakhouse 71, which Magic-Ally Main Treats says it walks to from Magic Kingdom. Disney lists hours of 11:30am to 11pm.
What is the theme of Steakhouse 71 Lounge?
Disney says the lounge celebrates the early days of Walt Disney World, with drinks paying tribute to Walt and Lillian Disney and the 1970s.
How much are cocktails at Steakhouse 71 Lounge?
$15.50 to $19.50 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026, from the Heron Gimlet to the Cocoa Boulevardier.
Do you need a reservation for Steakhouse 71 Lounge?
No. Magic-Ally Main Treats lists no reservations and no walk-up list.
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Sources

  1. Walt Disney World official — Steakhouse 71 Lounge page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: the 1971 theme, hours 11:30am to 11pm, cocktails and lounge bites. — Disney official · checked
  2. Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location. — Disney official · checked
  3. 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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