Three Bridges Bar & Grill Dinner Review
*This gluten free dining experience took place in March 2024. It includes information about dairy free options, as well as fish/shellfish, peanut/tree nut, chicken/turkey & cabbage allergies.
Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill
Three Bridges Bar & Grill, located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, is a table service restaurant that serves Spanish-American style food in an open-air setting. If you’re looking for al fresco dining at Disney, Three Bridges is a great option especially when the temperatures are more mild in Central Florida. This restaurant has been a favorite of ours for years, but it’s been ages since we’ve dined there. We recently decided to get dinner here to check out the newer menu updates and items.
Atmosphere
Three Bridges Bar & Grill is located in the middle of the lake at the resort. It’s connected by several bridges that converge together. You can’t miss the large building and open are seating at Three Bridges.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Building Exterior / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
We do always joke that it’s hard to know where Three Bridges is, because it’s not well-marked on the building sign. The only large sign says, “Villa del Lago” which is considered the “island” of the resort. If you see the large building, you’re know you’re in the right place though!
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Building Exterior / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
As you can see from this photo, the restaurant’s exterior is very open with sweeping views of the resort. We always prefer a table closer to the water for great views and a bit of a breeze from the water when it’s a bit hotter out.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Interior Seating Area / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
When it’s cooler, the restaurant does have heaters inside, as shown in the photo here. There is a good amount of seating, with lots of large tables, and in some areas of the restaurant cozy seats that are better for those just coming to the restaurant for drinks or a few small plates.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Interior Decor / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
We love the Spanish inspired theme of the restaurant. It has some lovely touches but also doesn’t feel overdone either.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Bar Seating Area / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
If you’re just looking for drinks, the bar has ample seating, and you can still order food there too.
Because Three Bridges Bar & Grill does not take reservations, the bar seating can be a great option if you’re looking at a longer wait and you’re with a small party. The restaurant does have a walk-up list that you join on the My Disney Experience app, which we did on this visit. We had a less than 5 minute wait before our table was ready, because the restaurant had just opened around 4:30 p.m.
The Food
Of course, what we were really looking forward to was the food at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. This restaurant is owned and operated by Disney, so they do have an allergy-friendly menu. You can also ask to speak to a chef if you have questions or want to discuss options too.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Brandon with Menu / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
Our server Carol was super helpful on our visit too and helped talk through the options as well. Because the menu has changed a lot since we visited last, she was great at walking through recommendations and updated dishes.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - House-Made Guacamole / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
Because Brandon is on a guacamole kick lately, we had to try to the House-Made Guacamole with Tortilla Chips and Tajín. This appetizer was marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu, making it a great GFDF option. The chips are made in a dedicated fryer.
Overall, I thought this appetizer was good but not amazing. Brandon loved it, mostly because of the Tajin. I thought that it tasted mostly like crushed avocado without a lot of additional flavor, but if you like avocado and are looking for a gluten free & dairy free appetizer, you’ll enjoy this.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - White Queso Dip / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
For our second appetizer, we decided to try the White Queso Dip with Chorizo, Roasted Peppers, Tortilla Chips. This was marked Gluten Free and safe for Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu. It does contain dairy and cannot be modified.
Neither of us really liked this appetizer. The previous version tasted very authentically Spanish inspired with Manchego cheese and slices of chorizo. This version, in all honesty, tasted like processed cheese dip and had a bit of a weird flavor to it. If you’re gluten free and can have dairy, we would recommend skipping this.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Plancha-Seared Mahi Mahi & Shrimp with Red Curry / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
For my entree, I chose the Plancha-seared Mahi Mahi and Shrimp which was marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu. It does contain dairy in the Thai red-coconut curry sauce. If you’re looking for a gluten free and dairy free entree, I would recommend the poke bowls also served at the restaurant which are gluten free and dairy free as is.
This was an absolute wow of a dish for me. I do love all kinds of curry and Thai red curry is a flavor profile I love. Everything about this dish was well done and executed. The fish and shrimp were super flavorful and well seasoned. The grilled bok choy was outstanding, and I loved the addition of fresh mint and the crispy textures on the garnish. The dish was a bit spicy, but not overpowering. We like anything with a bit of a spice kick to it, and this one was perfect. I would 100% get this again and would recommend it to anyone who likes these kinds of flavors.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Signature Burger (NOT Gluten Free) / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
Brandon ordered the Three Bridges Signature Burger which can be made Gluten Free by swapping the bun. It was marked safe for Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu.
The current version is totally different from the previous one. Brandon’s version was modified but the standard version comes with: Bacon Marmalade, Sun-dried Tomato Jam, Smoked Gouda Queso, Crispy Vegetables, and Arugula served with Smoked Paprika Fries. His version had the crispy vegetables and arugula removed, and I suspect the GF version would require the crispy vegetables to be removed too.
Brandon said he liked this a lot, though we both agreed it seemed very greasy. He said he preferred the original version but would order the burger here again and would recommend it.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill Paprika Fries / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
He raved about the paprika fries, which have always been a winner at Three Bridges. They do have a dedicated fryer for those who are gluten free and dairy free to enjoy the fries.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Gluten Free Churros / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
For dessert, we had to get the Gluten Free Churros. Sadly, they are no longer listed on the allergy-friendly menu as an option. But, the good news is that they are still available. You do have to ask your server or a chef for these when you go. They are also not currently available, at the time we’re writing this review, for guests to order through mobile order on the My Disney Experience App. We’re not sure why they have made these less accessible to get, so we’re hoping that they’ll be added back to the menu and the app in the future.
These churros are still made in a dedicated fryer. They are made using Cup4Cup gluten free flour mix, which does contain milk in it, so it also not dairy free — and can’t be modified.
The churros were outstanding on this visit. Both Brandon and I agreed that they were well seasoned and well fried. They came with three dipping sauces: Tequila Caramel, Spiced Chocolate Sauce, and Mango-Chamoy. I really loved the Mango-Chamoy and enjoyed the Spiced Chocolate Sauce but didn’t love the Tequila Caramel. I do love that the sauces here are totally different than the ones at Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — the other location at Disney that serves GF churros.
If you’re gluten free, these are a must-get and a high recommend from us!
If you want to hear more about our experience at Three Bridges Bar & Grill, check out the vlog we did for our YouTube channel for more information.
Overall
Three Bridges Bar & Grill is a solid table service option, that we highly recommend especially if you’re staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. They have a variety of special diets options, quite a few gluten free & dairy free dishes, and of course, gluten free churros! We also really loved the relaxed vibe and chill setting at the restaurant, especially when it’s “cooler” out in Central Florida. We definitely won’t wait as long as we did this time to visit Three Bridges Bar & Grill again.
Have you been to Three Bridges Bar & Grill? What was your experience dining there?