Roaring Fork Review at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork is the primary counter-service restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are open daily between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and participate in the Disney Dining Plan as a counter service credit.

This Roaring Fork Review will discuss this dining location in detail. We’ll share what you can expect during your stay and preview a few items we’ve tried on recent visits. We enjoy dining at Roaring Fork and consider it one of the top quick-service restaurants among the Disney Resorts.

the sign outside Roaring Fork with a fish — Roaring Fork | Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork sits at the end of the long hallway that extends from the resort’s lobby. You’ll see the restaurant as soon as you turn the corner at the end of the hall.

the sloped walkway between Wilderness Lodge's lobby and Roaring Fork — Roaring Fork sits on the opposite end of the long hall off the resort’s lobby.

A menu board is available outside the entrance, highlighting a few items. You can preview the menu with current prices here.

A few tables and chairs are available outside the entrance. Other seating options are available inside the restaurant, and a door leads outside to a covered eating area across the hall.

a few extra tables and chairs in the hall outside Roaring Fork

Roaring Fork offers mobile orders, or you can order at the counter. After ordering your meal, they will provide a pager. You can prepare your drink and find a table in the meantime. When the pager alerts you, you can return and pick up your meal.

They have a bakery case with a good selection of pastries.

a case with muffins, cupcakes, donuts, and other pastries at Roaring Fork

These magic bars are delicious.

magic cookie bars — Magic Cookie Bar | Disney’s Roaring Fork

Here is the famous Campfire S’more’s cupcake. I can vouch that this is another tasty option.

the Campfire S'more cupcake is chocolate and looks like a marshmallow is roasting over the fire on top of it — Campfire S’more Cupcake | Roaring Fork

Here, we have cookies with Mickey sprinkles and chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cookies covered with Mickey sprinkles

Croissants, bagels, and muffins are also available.

A warming case contains giant cinnamon rolls and bear claws. They are large enough to split between several people.

a giant cinnamon roll in the warmer at Roaring Fork — Cinnamon Roll | Roaring Fork

a huge bear claw from Roaring Fork — Bear Claws | Roaring Fork

Here are a few photos of the bottled beverages in the refrigerated cases. This one had soy milk, energy drinks, and soda.

Here, we have juice, Powerade, and milk.

a refrigerated case with sports drinks and juices

Several beers and individual wines were available.

a refrigerated case at Roaring Fork with beer and wine

Pre-packaged items include fruit cups, salad, and sandwiches.

a case with fresh fruit, parfaits, yogurt and premade sandwiches and salads

A few more cupcakes were available in the refrigerated cases.

individual packs of small items that go with kids' meals — Kid’s Meal Sides | Roaring Fork

Breakfast items include:

Roaring Breakfast Platter: Scrambled Eggs, Potato Hash, Sausage, Bacon, and a Cheddar Biscuit
Meat and Potato Quiche: Ham, Bacon, Gouda, Broccoli, and Potatoes
Vegetable Lover’s Quiche: Cheddar, Potatoes, Broccoli, Peppers, Onions, Leeks, Green Peas, and Fresh Herbs
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Croissant: Croissant filled with Bacon and a Cheese Omelet
Egg and Cheese Croissant: Croissant filled with a Cheese Omelet
Mickey-shaped Waffles: Mickey-shaped Waffles served Potato Hash
Steel Cut Oatmeal: Served with a side of Brown Sugar and Raisins

Lunch and dinner items include:

Bacon Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb Grilled Angus Burger topped with Bacon and American on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries
Tuna Salad Sandwich: House-made tuna salad topped with Bibb Lettuce and Tomatoes served on Multigrain Bread with Chips
House-smoked Turkey Sandwich: House-smoked Turkey topped with Chipotle Aïoli, Bibb Lettuce, and Tomatoes on Multigrain Bread served with House-made Chips
Zesty Slaw “Burger” on a Brioche Bun (Plant-based):
Barbecued Brisket and Burnt Ends: Served with Potato Hash, Fiery Coleslaw, and Cornbread
Country-Style Baked Meatloaf: Served with Buttery Green Peas, Chunky Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy
Western Chicken Strips: Served French Fries and Apple-BBQ Sauce
10-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich: Pulled Pork tossed in Apple-Barbecue Sauce and topped with Creamy Slaw on a Sweet Brioche Bun served with French Fries

A separate menu lists a couple of salad options:

Caesar Salad with Chicken: Chilled Chicken Breast on Romaine with Focaccia Croutons and Parmesan served with Caesar Dressing
Asian-style Tofu Salad: Tofu, Crispy Rice Noodles, and Fried Wonton Strips
Heirloom Tomato Salad: Pickled Wild Mushrooms, Burrata, Red Pepper Pesto, and Basil
Wilderness Salad: Chilled Chicken Breast on Mixed Greens tossed with Candied Walnuts, Sliced Apples, Focaccia Croutons, and Shredded Cheddar served with Apple Vinaigrette

Kids’ Meals are also available. Here are a few of the lunch and dinner options:

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Wilderness Salad
Chicken Strips
Mickey Macaroni and Cheese
Turkey Sandwich with Kid’s Pack

Roaring Fork has a beverage refill station. This is the only place to refill Rapid Fill mugs inside the resort. Another refill station is available near the pool at Geyser Point Bar & Grill.

the beverage refill station at Roaring Fork

They have a sink next to the refill station where guests can rinse their mugs.

a mug wash sink at for Rapid Fill mugs at Wilderness Lodge's Roaring Fork

Here is a photo of the creamer options, tea bags, and sweeteners.

A microwave is available.

A toaster oven is nearby.

If you get a bagel or similar, they have cream cheese, peanut butter, and several other spreads. A dispenser with hot syrup for breakfast items is out in the mornings.

My friends Denise and Jim invited me to have dinner with them at Roaring Fork about a month ago. Denise ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and peas. She was pleased with this item, and we were both surprised at the tremendous serving size.

a platter of meatloaf topped with sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy and green peas — Country-style Baked Meatloaf | Roaring Fork

She shared a slice with me. This is what I will order on my next visit. It was delicious.

Jim ordered the Barbecued Brisket and Burnt Ends. He has another tremendous serving.

a white plate with brisket, potato hash, slaw and cornbread from Roaring Fork — Barbecued Brisket and Burnt Ends | Roaring Fork

From my understanding, the meatloaf, brisket, and pulled pork sandwich are all prepared in the kitchen at Whispering Canyon Cafe, the resort’s table service restaurant. We have a separate review of breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe.

Per Denise’s recommendation, I tried the Wilderness Salad with Chicken. This was a delicious salad topped with candied walnuts, cheddar cheese, apples, and croutons.

the Wilderness Lodge salad topped with candied pecans and apple slices

an alternate view of the large salad with chicken, croutons, and cheese — Wilderness Salad with Chicken | Roaring Fork Disney

On a previous visit, I mobile ordered the Brisket, which usually comes with a side of slaw and roasted potatoes. However, I wanted to swap out both sides for the mashed potatoes with gravy that comes with the meatloaf. There was a bit of confusion, so I ended up with both styles of potatoes. But here’s what it looks like when they box it to-go.

a to go order of the brisket with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy

Overall, we were all impressed with the selections at Roaring Fork. The resort has numerous excellent dining options, and this quick service is one of them.

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What Do You Think?

What are your thoughts on Roaring Fork at the Wilderness Lodge? Did you see anything that you might want to order on your next visit? Have you ever dined here? Leave us a comment with your thoughts or experiences. We appreciate your input and enjoy learning your thoughts, as do other readers.