Adrian F.
Yelp
Wolfgang may be Puck, but this one doesn't quite score a goal.
When you hear the name Wolfgang Puck, you imagine bold flavors, elevated dishes, and maybe even a little culinary magic. At Disney Springs, though, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill feels more like a "celebrity chef lite" experience -- not bad, but not exactly worth writing home about unless you're already holding one of their fun cocktails.
Let's start with the good: the drinks are fun. Bright, creative, and strong enough to get the job done. The bartenders clearly know their craft, and sipping on something colorful and Instagram-worthy almost makes you forget the food is... well, just okay.
The menu looks great on paper. You'll see pizzas, pastas, steaks, and salads, all written up like a Food Network fantasy. In practice? The pizzas are decent but not life-changing, the pasta feels like it came out of a well-run hotel kitchen, and the entrées don't exactly scream "Wolfgang Puck empire." Nothing is bad, but nothing makes you want to grab your friends by the collar and say, "You HAVE to eat here."
Service is solid -- this is Disney, after all -- but the atmosphere feels like it's trying to decide if it wants to be casual dining or upscale chic. It's airy, modern, and comfortable, but lacks the personality that so many other Disney Springs restaurants lean into. You walk out feeling like you ate at a nice airport lounge instead of a destination restaurant.
History note: Wolfgang Puck revolutionized dining in the '80s with Spago and helped define "California cuisine." His name carries weight, and when Disney announced this spot, foodies thought it'd be a crown jewel. Instead, it's more like a filler episode in the Disney Springs dining series.
In short: if you're nearby, thirsty, and want a creative cocktail before catching a movie or a show, this place makes sense. If you're looking for a must-visit culinary destination in Disney Springs, there are stronger contenders (Morimoto Asia, Wine Bar George, The Polite Pig, even Jock Lindsey's).
Fun drinks, fine food, nice enough service -- but Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill won't be the memory that defines your Disney trip.