2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Menus (Full List + Event Details)

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns in the fall, and we now have a first look at the menus! This year’s festival runs November 20-21, 2026, and is held on the causeway that runs between the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. The popular event brings together a wide variety of culinary offerings from the resort’s award-winning restaurants, along with other food and beverage selections from around the world. Set in a festive outdoor atmosphere, the venue offers live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks at the end of the event. We’ve put together a list of every menu item below!

2026 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Menus

Let’s take a look at this year’s menu lineup.

BOURBON STEAK

Friday and Saturday

• Slow Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib
  Celery Root Espuma, Shallot Marmalade

Smokin’ D’s BBQ

Friday

• Slow Cooked Berkshire Pork Belly
  Hickory smoked cane sugar “cloud,” carrot ginger purée, chai apricot glaze, crunchy garlic

Saturday

• Poor Man’s Burnt Ends
  Mesquite smoked Black Angus beef chuck, fried shallots, edamame-daikon yuzu relish, fermented black bean BBQ sauce

Todd English’s Bluezoo & Bourbon Steak

Friday and Saturday

• Oyster Espuma
  Gruyère panna cotta, champagne sphere, sea beans, crispy parmesan, tobiko caviar

• Striped Bass
  White bean cassoulet, andouille sausage, pickled pearl onion, nduja crumble, demi-glace

Il Mulino New York Trattoria

Friday

• Lasagna
  House-made pasta, eggplant, fresh pomodoro, béchamel, roasted mushrooms, caper crumbles

Saturday

• Chestnut Agnolotti
  Roasted pumpkin, citrus butter, toasted black walnuts, crispy sage, shaved parmesan

Lagoon Games, Lanes & Eats

Friday

• Hand-Dipped Mozzarella Sticks
  Roasted garlic marinara

Saturday

• Loaded Potato Barrels
  Cheese sauce, beef short rib, buttermilk ranch dressing, scallions

The Fountain

Friday

• Mini Smash Burger
  American Wagyu beef, American cheese, caramelized onion, Roma tomato, garlic aioli, cheddar-jalapeño slider roll

Saturday

• French Dip Grilled Cheese
  Shaved roasted prime rib, Gruyère and provolone, toasted brioche, “French onion” jus

Amare

Friday

• Crispy Fried Eggplant
  Tzatziki, cardamom apricots, toasted sesame seeds

• Watermelon Feta Salad
  Sumac onions, red wine vinaigrette, grilled halloumi, fresh mint

Cabana

Friday

• Tuna Rice Bowl
  Seasoned sushi rice, marinated sushi-grade tuna, avocado, edamame, wakame, sriracha aioli, crispy vermicelli

Saturday

• Grilled & Marinated Gulf Shrimp
  Green papaya, herb salad, hothouse cucumber

Kimonos

Friday

• Cured Salmon & Blue Crab
  Takuan, avocado, mentaiko sauce, yuzu tobiko, micro radish

Saturday

• Bluefin Tuna & Hamachi
  Cucumber, fried shallots, sweet soy glaze, dynamite sauce, bubu arare

Garden Grove

Friday

• Roasted Figs & Maitake Mushrooms
  Cannellini bean purée, fall vegetables, preserved lemon, goat cheese, brown butter miso vinaigrette

Saturday

• Vegan Banh Mi
  Eggplant pâté, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, roasted mushrooms, cilantro, garlic aioli

Rosa Mexicano

Friday & Saturday

• Flautas de Pollo
  Crispy chicken taquitos, crema, queso cotija

• Tacos de Cochinita Pibil
  Achiote-marinated roasted pork, fresh corn tortillas, pickled cabbage, slaw, onions, cilantro

• Chips and Salsa Bar
  Fresh Fried Corn Tortilla Chips, Salsa Ranchera, Pico De Gallo, Tomatillo Arbol, Agua-Mole, Habanero, Pickle Onions, Pineapple Pico

Bubble Lounge (Small Plates)

Friday and Saturday

• Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini, Fig Jam, Pistachio
• Blue Cheese Tart, Marcona Almond, Grape Gel
• Spicy Tuna Wonton Cup, Avocado Puree, Sesame, Wonton Cup
• Smoked Salmon Mousse, Toasted Brioche, Mango Chutney
• Beet-Cured Deviled Eggs, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Chives
• Parmesan Cream with Crispy Prosciutto, Pumpernickel

For the Love of Florida

Friday and Saturday

• Ropa Vieja
  Tomato-braised chuck roast, olives, pimentos, Cuban black beans, rice pilaf

• Florida Citrus
  Avocado, Hearts of Palm, Jicama, Heirloom Tomato, Baby Arugula & Mustard Greens, Lemon Ricotta, White Forum Vinaigrette

• Red Grouper
  Blackened cedar plank, coconut rice, ginger black beans, chili-mango-pineapple pico

• Fried Green Tomatoes
  Pimiento Cheese, Watercress Salad

Chinatown

Friday and Saturday

• Shu Mein
  Shanghai Noodle, Braised Tofu, Shiitake Mushroom, Bamboo, Vegan Broth

• Pan Fried Shrimp & Pork Dumplings
  Ginger & Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce, House-Made Chili Oil

• Turnip Cake
  Ginger Tamari Glaze, Pickled Beech Mushrooms, Lotus Root Chips, House Made Chili Oil

• Taro Puff
  Bamboo Shoots, Water Chestnuts, Ginger, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Plum Sauce, Chinese Hot Mustard Aioli
  

The Beer Garden

Friday and Saturday

• Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
  Rickey’s Own Wing Sauce, Tempura Crunch, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

• Grilled Beef Brats
  Traditional Roll, House Fermented Sauerkraut, Selection of Mustards

• Fresh Baked Bavarian Pretzel
  Flaky Salt, Aged Vermont Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Carnival Corner

Friday and Saturday

• Texas Red Chili
  Black Angus Beef, Brisket Sausage, Fire Roasted Tomato, Guajillo-Ancho Chili, Vermont Cheddar

• “Char Siu” Pulled Pork Slider
  Fermented Red Bean and Cherry Marinade, Shiso Coriander Aioli, Charred Scallion Slaw

• Tornado Potatoes
  Spicy Dill Pickle Dressing, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grafton Cheddar, Green Onions

• Old Bay Spiced Nitro Popcorn
  Caramel, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Flaky Sea Salt

Desserts

Friday and Saturday

• Coffee Crème Brûlée Malt Crumble
• Rocher Chocolate
• Viral Dubai Strawberry Shot
• Apple & Beet Financier
• Cinnamon Roll Waffle
  Spiced Anglaise, Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
• Campfire Mocha
  Chocolate Coffee Mousse, Toasted Marshmallow
• The Peach
  White Peach Mousse, Peach Compote
• Snickerdoodle Banana Profiterole
  Snickerdoodle Profiterole, Caramelized Banana Crèmeux

Menu items and availability may vary.

2026 Swan and Dolphin Classic Need-to-Knows

Here are a few need-to-knows about this year’s event.

When: November 20-21, 2026 (Original 2026 Dates Announcement)

What: Guests can enjoy unlimited food and beverages with the purchase of a Causeway event ticket, which offers four full hours of tastings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Learn More: Classic Website

Special Offers:

• Guests visiting for the entire weekend can save 10% on a bundle ticket offer for both Friday and Saturday night.
• A WDW Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve room reservation discount is available for guests attending Food & Wine Classic. Please call 888.828.8850 to make your reservation. The Food & Wine Classic discounted room rate must be booked in advance and is based on availability. Proof of event ticket purchase (ticket email confirmation) is required upon check-in to validate the discounted room rate. Discounted room rate is available for up to 4 days pre-event and up to 4 days post-event.

Final Thoughts

The Swan and Dolphin Classic offers a unique opportunity to sample some of the best dining that the Orlando area has to offer, all in one or two evenings. If you’re planning to attend, you might consider staying at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels, or the newer Swan Reserve. We have a review of the Swan and Dolphin and a separate review of the Swan Reserve available if you would like to know more. 

If you’ll be traveling to the area in November, you might also like to read our overview of what it’s like to visit Disney World in November. Check back with ResortsGal.com for more updates.

In the Comments

Have you ever attended the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic? What do you think of this year’s menus? Let us know below in the comments.