Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Coronado Springs

Updated 5/13/24: A look at the food and drink at Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs resort:

Three Bridges Bar and Grill, which is located in the center of the lake at Coronado with three bridges connecting it to the other areas (hence the name) is one of many dining options available at Disney’s Coronado Springs resort. I’ve now been here three or four times, and there’s been some great food!

It’s a bar but also has table service, though you can’t make reservations for it ahead of time as of now.  Using the app, you can join the walk-up list when you’re close by.

All of the seating is outdoors. It’s a really nice area and it’s beautiful there. The first time I ate here was in August, so that wasn’t a problem. I have also dined there in the evening in February when it was pretty chilly. They do have a few fireplaces and heaters, so that does help. Unfortunately the one near me wasn’t on that night, and though I asked for it to be turned on pretty early in the evening, it wasn’t until about halfway through my meal that someone actually came over to do that.

There re a few different types of seating areas, including some traditional tables and some couches and comfy chairs. Many of the seats are right by the water and enjoy a great view.

During one of our trips we had a particularly memorable server, as well. His name was Mario and he was super helpful and friendly. He also put up with my friend who definitely gave him a bit of a hard time throughout the meal, joking around with him. He was a trooper and I feel like he went above and beyond for us.

Drinks at Three Bridges Bar and Grill

During my first visit we spent the day at Magic Kingdom and talked about going back for the fireworks after dinner, but we enjoyed relaxing and just hanging out at Three Bridges so much so decided to hang around for a few drinks and just stay off our feet.  I started with the Spanish margarita (Patrón Silver Tequila, Cardinal Mendoza Angêlus Original Recipe, Lime, Agave):

This was a really excellent margarita. It was strong but also with a hint of sweetness – nothing overpowering and very well balanced.

Later in the night I went with the Seasonal Mojito, which at the time was passionfruit (Dos Maderas 5+5 PX Rum, Passion Fruit, Lime, Mint, Soda Water):

I love passionfruit – normally because it’s got more of a sour flavor and isn’t too sweet. This time however I found it to be bordering on “sickly sweet.” The flavor was really overpowering and I didn’t taste much of the mint in the mojito at all. I would probably pass on getting this one again, but all the other drinks we tried were excellent.

The second drink my friend got was the La Fresca Limonada (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin, Lemonade, Blackberry, Sprite):

This was also sweet but not in that overpowering way, so if you’re a fan of the fruity drinks but don’t want that more artificial tasting sweetness I would recommend this one. It’s more refreshing and a really nice combination of strawberry and lemon.

On another visit, I started off with the Santa Maria Collins (Beefeater London Pink Gin, Lime, Strawberry, and Club Soda):

This was a little bit different than my normal drink as I’m not always a gin person, but my server recommended it as her favorite so I decided to give it a go. I realy liked it! It did need to be mixed a bit as the gin seemed to have been poured on top and sipping it gave you a very strong gin flavor. But once mixed, it was well balanced and the strawberry flavor was light and refreshing.

They do a variety of sangrias here, so you can get a white, red, rose, or sparkling sangria, plus a seasonal one (or a sangria flight!). I went with the seasonal sangria, which was grapefruit during my visit:

It was a rose-based sangria and I really liked this. It wasn’t overly sweet thanks to the tartness of the grapefruit, and was super refreshing.

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Food at Three Bridges Bar and Grill

The first time we were there, to begin the meal we decided to start with the Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip (chorizo, poblano peppers, tortilla chips):

The cheese dip was really excellent. It had a bit of a kick to it and I enjoyed the spiciness. Great flavor. The chips were just standard tortilla chips. I would love to see a higher quality chip here than tostitos, but it still worked as a vessel for the cheese.

On the appetizer menu, I’ve also enjoyed the roasted corn dip (Roasted Corn, Smoked Tomato-“Aïoli”, “Parmesan”, Tajín, Tortilla Chips (Plant-based)):

This was good, though I do wish there was a non-vegan version with real parmesan cheese. I really appreciate that Disney is adding more options for vegetarians and vegans, I just wish there were some variations (and vice versa – if something is made with real cheese, have a menu variation with the plant-based cheese). Same for the aioli but I will be honest that I don’t notice the difference as much there – with cheese, I can tell.

That all being said, I still really enjoyed this! It was a generous size and the flavor was good. The tortilla chips were excellent as well.

Over on the entree menu, I’ve tried a couple. One of these was the Three Bridges Signature Burger (crispy potato, Manchego cheese, roasted garlic-lemon aïoli, arugula, and tomato served with smoked paprika fries or fruit):

It was so, so good – it’s easily the best burger I’ve had in Disney World (though I’ll admit I don’t order a ton of burgers when I’m there). But I’d also say it’s in the top 5 for best burger I’ve had anywhere. It was cooked well and had a ton of juicy flavor. The cheese was good, the crispy potatoes added a nice bit of crunch, and the bun held up to everything. I think the highlight was the sauce, which was garlic lemon aioli.

It’s really important to note that the current version of the Three Bridges burger is different than what I had. The description now includes Bacon Marmalade, Sun-dried Tomato Jam, Smoked Gouda Queso, Crispy Vegetables, and Arugula. And while that also sounds really good, I truly hope they bring back the exact version I had because I think about this burger all the time.

The burger was also served with fries that were seasoned with paprika. These were very good and came with a dipping sauce that was tasty too.

During a solo dining trip, I had the Pork Carnitas Tacos (Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Chipotle-Pineapple Salsa, Salsa Borracha, Cotija, Pickled Vegetables, Black Beans and Rice):

This was delicious, and also a huge portion! I feel like you could easily share this between two people. It comes on a large board and is kind of like an “assemble your own taco” sort of deal. There were two large bowls – one with the rice and black beans, and one with the pork carnitas. Then you had different salsas, some cheese, and vegetables.

It was all quite good, but the pork carnitas were a true highlight. The flavor on them was really great – I actually just ate a good bit of the pork on its own because it was so flavorful. The salsa verde was my favorite. It came with 5 small corn tortillas, but when I took leftovers home my server offered to bring more tortillas as well. (This was the meal I had in February when it was colder out, and I’m not going to say I didn’t use those hot foil wrapped tortillas as hand warmers, too).

Finally, dessert! We went with the Churros (Espelette pepper sugar, chocolate sauce):

Like everything else in our meal these were also very good. They were extremely hot when they came out so we knew they were fresh. They were higher quality than a theme park churro and the dipping sauce was rich and chocolately. 

R.I.P. items at Three Bridges Bar and Grill

These are the drinks and food items we’ve tried in the past which are no longer on the menu. Perhaps they’ll come back someday, or perhaps they won’t – but I figured I would leave them here for historical purposes! You know, when the Disney historians 200 years from now want to know what was served at Three Bridges in August of 2018.

Mango Fresco

Frozen Blended Agustín Blázquez Felipe II Solera Reserva Brandy, Torres Magdala Naranjas del Mediterráneo, Mango, Lime, Hibiscus Grenadine:

This was definitely on the fruity side but still really good. It was a frozen drink so a good option if you’re looking for that. And unlike many of the frozen drinks at Disney it was pretty strong – they don’t skimp on the alcohol. We found that to be the case with all of the drinks we tried here. (August 2018)

Crispy Chicken Biscuit Sliders

hot honey, blue cheese, and creamy slaw served with smoked paprika fries or fruit:

I split this dish with a friend, and our opinion on this was a little split too: my friend wasn’t crazy about them but I really liked them. She thought the chicken tasted “weird” but I enjoyed it. Our server explained that the chicken was actually brined and then fried, which gives it a bit of a different flavor. I thought they were breaded nicely and the sandwich as a whole was very good. It was served on a jalapeno corn bread, had a nice spicy sauce, and the blue cheese spread was very good with actual chunks of blue cheese in it. (August 2018)

Overall the only downside of Three Bridges is that it’s at Coronado Springs, which is a place I don’t visit all that frequently! If this restaurant was at Disney Springs or some sort of place that was easier to get to (or that I stayed at more often) I think I would be here a lot. It just made for a really pleasant evening with some excellent food and drinks. Honestly one of the best non-signature meals I’ve had at Disney in a long time.

What would you most want to try at Three Bridges Bar and Grill?