Tambu Lounge

[JTT]

Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian is listed as a Table Service on the Disney Web site.

But I don't see where you can make reservations.

Are there tables? Are there waitresses? Do you just order food from the bar?

The food looks great.

 

[Minnie Mum]

It's a lounge, not a restaurant, so no, you can't make reservations. Yes, there are tables and servers, just like at most lounges anywhere. Just sit down at either the bar or a table and order what you want from the bartender or server.

 

[DE_DISNEY]

We stayed at the Polynesian in August. One thing that surprised me was the lack of prices there. I have heard of the $40 drinks at Trader Sams and did not want a similar experience at Tambu.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

It can get really busy there at times because it is connected to where 'Ohana is. So it becomes a waiting space for people waiting for their table. The wings from 'Ohana are on the Tambu menu and are tasty.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I've only been there while waiting for an 'Ohana ADR. (A "Lapu Lapu" was on my Disney bucket list, so it worked out.) I wouldn't recommend it if you want a quiet, intimate experience as it's sandwiched between the noise of 'Ohana and the noise of the waiting area outside, with additional noise drifting up from the lobby below. However, if you just want a place to grab a drink and some light munchies, and if you prefer it to the other onsite lounges, then you can't beat the convenience. It's definitely not what you'd think of when you think "table service," though!

 

[durangojim]

Don’t forget you can get the bread pudding from Ohana there. It’s great!

 

[dreamfinder]

We stayed at the Polynesian in August. One thing that surprised me was the lack of prices there. I have heard of the $40 drinks at Trader Sams and did not want a similar experience at Tambu.

The drinks at Trader Sams are only $30-40 if you want to keep the tiki mug. The drink alone is usually $10-15.