The Wailulu Bar & Grill will be opening on December 17, 2024, at the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This casual walk-up pool bar and grill will allow guests to enjoy dining and also take in breathtaking views along the water’s edge of Seven Seas Lagoon. There will also be some wonderful decorations including Polynesian-inspired artwork that was crafted exclusively for this location.
This new dining location promises to take guests on a culinary version when they visit. This will be true in the morning as they enjoy specialty coffee and on-the-go morning pastries for breakfast, or if they are venturing over for lunch or dinner. The menu at the Wailulu Bar & Grill is a celebration of the flavors of Polynesia with influences of the Pacific Islands, from Easter Island and New Zealand to Fiji and Guam.
The menu includes some cultural highlights like Sweet Potato Hummus with Breadfruit Tostones, Spiced Ham Musubi, and Chocolate Cake with the essence of Kona coffee. There is also a beverage menu that combines the modern flavors of the Polynesian Islands with classic ingredients like hibiscus flowers, sake, yuzu, pandan, oolong tea, coffee, and passionfruit. Some of the cocktails that are highlighted by Disney ahead of the opening include the Pandan Gin Gin Mule and Passionfruit and Pineapple Daiquiri, along with the non-alcoholic specialty beverages including the Hibiscus Iced Tea and Yuzu Oolong Tea Lemonade.
The name also draws inspiration from these cultures as well. Wailulu comes from the Hawaiian words “wai,” which means water, and “lulu,” meaning calm. Below is a more in-depth look at the menu items guests will be able to enjoy when Wailulu Bar & Grill opens later this month.
Wailulu Bar & Grill Menu
Food Items
- Sweet Potato Hummus, crispy chickpeas, espelette pepper dust, and breadfruit tostones
- Ahi Tuna Crisps: Marinated ahi tuna, crispy fried wontons, avocado crema, sriracha-aioli, and soy glaze
- Grilled Shrimp, smoked paprika, black garlic emulsion, garlic-lemon butter, and crispy garlic
- Spiced Ham Musubi with glazed spam seasoned with traditional furikake and served with crispy rice pearls
- Crispy Chicken Wings: Adobo-marinated, soy glaze, and tomato-fresno pepper relish
- Wayfinder Burger: Two pressed patties, American cheese, onion jam, volcano sauce, and sweet bun served with mac salad or sweet potato fries
- Beef Short Rib Loco Moco: Shiitake mushroom gravy, crispy rice cake, and fried egg
- Grilled Fish of the Day: Green curry broth, jasmine rice, chickpeas, and sweet potato
- Poke Bowl: Sushi-style rice, pickled cucumbers, vegetables, spicy poke sauce, and macadamia nuts with choice of ahi tuna, grilled teriyaki chicken, or grilled tofu
- Chow Mein Salad: Charred cabbage, shishito peppers, hearts of palm, pickled sweet potato, and sunflower butter dressing with choice of sauteed shrimp, grilled teriyaki chicken, or grilled tofu
- Sticky Pork Ribs, salt-cured green cabbage, jicama slaw, and pineapple chips
Kids Meals
- White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Desserts
- DOLE Whip Sundae with hibiscus meringue and passion fruit crispies
- Chocolate Cake with salted caramel ganache and Chantilly cream infused with the essence of Kona coffee
Breakfast
- Pineapple-Coconut Bread (Available for breakfast only)
Beverages
- Hibiscus Tea: Hibiscus flower-infused tea with lime and agave nectar (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Kula Strawberry Sake: Wildflowers Junmai Sake, Campari Liqueur, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, and wild strawberry
- Passionfruit and Pineapple Daiquiri: Ten to One Caribbean White Rum, Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, pineapple, and lime
- Pandan Gin Gin Mule: Pandan-infused Fords Gin, lime juice, and ginger beer
What do you think of the menu for Wailulu Bar & Grill? What are you most excited to give a try? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
