8/2/20 8/2/20

Three Bridges Bar & Grill Dinner Review

Three Bridges Bar & Grill, located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, is one of our favorite resort table service restaurant locations. We absolutely love the special diets accommodations and great food. Plus, we love the al fresco dining in a quiet and peaceful dining location. On this particular visit, Brandon and I had dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill just a week before the Disney Parks & Resorts closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

*This dining experience took place in March 2020 before the Disney Parks & Resorts closed temporarily due to COVID-19. It includes information about gluten free options, in addition to dairy free, fish/shellfish free, cabbage free, peanut free, hazelnut free, and chicken & turkey free options.

Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill

Atmosphere

Like the newly opened Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, Three Bridges Bar & Grill has less of the Southwest flare that is featured in the rest of the resort and focuses more on Spanish inspired themes, especially with its food.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Entrance / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

The restaurant gets its name from being located in the middle of three bridges at Coronado Springs Resort. It's a little confusing because the location is also called Villa Del Lago, but the restaurant itself is Three Bridges Bar & Grill. We love the beautiful building and the greenery all around the restaurant's entrance.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - View / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

The restaurant features al fresco (aka outside) dining with spectacular views of the resort. It's set in the middle of the lake, so you get a nice breeze that can be wonderful when it's a little hot out and can make things a bit chillier in the winter months. Thankfully, Three Bridges Bar & Grill has both fans and heaters depending on the season.

On this particular visit, I managed to forget to take too many photos. If you're interested in seeing more of the theme and restaurant decor, check out the previous posts I've written on the restaurant.

The Food

While we love the theme and relaxed atmosphere at Three Bridges Bar & Grill, there's no doubt that the biggest reason we visit is the food. Both Brandon and I absolutely adore the burgers there, and even though the menu is small, the restaurant is very accommodating for guests with special dietary needs.

When you arrive, you'll be given an allergy-friendly menu. If you're gluten free or dairy free, don't despair when you read the limited menu. Even though dishes are not marked safe, almost all of the dishes on the menu can be modified to be safe, especially for gluten free guests. I always recommend speaking directly to a chef about options.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

On this visit, we decided to try one new dish to split as an appetizer. The Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip features Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, and Tortilla Chips made in a dedicated fryer. This dish is marked safe for Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu, and it can be made gluten free by making the chips in a separate fryer.

Wow. If you can have dairy and love cheese dip, this is a fantastic option. Brandon was a little nervous about this dish, as he's not a big fan of Chorizo. But, he proclaimed it one of the best cheese dips that he has ever had. I loved the rich taste of Manchego cheese, and the spice level, which was just a little spicy but not overpowering. I think our biggest complain was that we wanted more dip! This will definitely be a dish we'll order again and again.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Gluten Free Burger — Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

Both Brandon and I ordered the Three Bridges Signature Burger with Crispy Potato, Manchego Cheese, Roasted Garlic-Lemon Aioli, Arugula, and Tomato. This dish is marked safe for Fish/Shellfish and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu. It can also be made gluten free by swapping out the bun and frying the components in a dedicated allergy-friendly fryer. It can be dairy free by omitting the cheese (that's the only modification needed!). The burgers we got were also safe for chicken & turkey allergies and cabbage too (Brandon's additional allergies).

This is a must get every time we go to Three Bridges Bar & Grill. The burgers are phenomenal, and we both absolutely adore everything about them. I think it's truly the best burger on Disney property right now. If you're gluten free and dairy free, this location uses the Bloomfield Farms allergy-friendly buns, and they are fantastic. Even Brandon has enjoyed his burgers on these buns -- and he's not always a fan of GF bun options.

If you want to see more of our experience, check out the vlog that we did on our visit. We highlight the restaurant, showcase the food we ordered, and give you a bit of a tour of the resort.

Overall

Three Bridges Bar & Grill never fails to disappoint. We absolutely love everything about it -- from the theme, to the service (and amazing cast members), to the food. It's a great option, especially if you're staying at Coronado Springs Resort or have a car and easy access while you're visiting Disney World. We especially recommend it during the cooler months of the year when outside dining is at its best at Disney World. We're so glad we got to visit before the parks & resorts closed, and cannot wait to be going back again when the resort re-opens to guests.

Have you been to Three Bridges Bar & Grill? What did you think of the food and atmosphere there?

1/1/20 1/1/20

Three Bridges Bar & Grill Dinner Review

Three Bridges Bar & Grill, located at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, has quickly become one of our favorite new restaurants on Disney property. Both Brandon and I love the food, the low-key atmosphere, and the affordable prices. Recently, we stopped by Three Bridges Bar & Grill a few times, once with my friend Christy from Pack Your Pixie Dust and another just before the December holidays.

*This post contains dining reviews took place in November and December 2019. It includes information about gluten free options, in addition to dairy free, fish/shellfish free, cabbage free, peanut free, hazelnut free, and chicken & turkey free options.

Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill

Atmosphere

Three Bridges Bar & Grill is located in the middle of Lago Dorado – the large lake at Coronado Springs Resort. And, the restaurant itself is actually inside a building labeled Villa del Lago.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Sign / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

The location feels remote yet close to everything. We always enjoy the nice stroll on the bridges that connect the restaurant to the mainland.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Seating / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

Three Bridges Bar & Grill offers al fresco dining. That means there is no inside dining room. While everything is open to the water and elements, don't let this deter you from dining there. When it's chilly out, they offer heaters, and when it's really warm out, they have lots of fans to help keep you cool.

Both Brandon and I especially love dining here in the evening time just after sunset. The views from the restaurant are incredible, and it's just a really lovely and pleasant way to enjoy a meal.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Bar / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

We do prefer eating at the traditional tables at the restaurant, but you can also sit at their standard bar area for drinks and food. There are lots of different seating options in the restaurant, which is great.

The Food

The biggest reason we go to Three Bridges Bar & Grill is the food! After our first visit, Brandon and I were a bit obsessed with signature burger which is truly phenomenal.

The restaurant does offer an allergy-friendly menu. But, I would highly encourage you to speak directly with a chef. The though menu doesn't list many gluten free items, almost the entire menu can be easily made gluten free (including sandwiches).

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Cup — Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

We usually speak with Chef Paul when we dine at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. Formerly at Disney's Port Orleans Resorts and the Hangar Bar in Disney Springs, you can expect Chef Paul to ensure you have great, safe options to choose from. On both visits, he went over the options for us. But, of course, both Brandon and I have a hard time NOT getting the burger.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - GF Burger — Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

On both visits, both Brandon and I couldn't resist the Three Bridges Signature Burger. It comes with crispy potato, Manchego cheese, roasted garlic-lemon aïoli, arugula, and tomato served with smoked paprika fries or fruit.

If you're gluten free, the chefs will swap out the bun for a gluten free one (currently Bloomfield Farms brand) and fry the crispy potato and French fries in a dedicated fryer. If you're dairy free and gluten free, the only modification needed is to omit the cheese (and swap the bun out). On both visits, my burgers were gluten free and dairy free.

Brandon's burger was exactly as is on the menu, including the regular gluten-filled bun, with his fries being made in the dedicate fryer. His meal was fish/shellfish free, peanut free, hazelnut free, cabbage free, and chicken & turkey free.

On our second visit, our burgers took just a little bit longer to prepare. As we learned from Chef Paul, this is because they now use the allergy-friendly fryer to fry gluten free churros, in addition to the other allergy-friendly fried items. The gluten free churros do contain dairy. So, if you're dairy free or have other allergy concerns with the Cup4Cup flour being used in the churros, you'll want to have the chef prepare a fresh pot of oil to fry your fries safely.

On our first visit, Christy from Pack Your Pixie Dust ordered the Grilled Sirloin Steak which was served on gluten free & dairy free Bloomfield Farms buns with pepper relish, 63° egg, and a chimichurri sauce on the side.

Christy and I shared samples of our meals with each other. And, we both agreed that while the steak was good, the burger was much better in terms of flavor. I do recommend asking for the chimichurri sauce (which we were told is not a regular accompaniment with the steak) to go with the sandwich. Both Christy and I thought the dish was too sweet without another sauce to compliment the sweet pepper relish. If you are a steak lover, this is a nice option.

Overall

We just can't quit the outstanding signature burger at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. Both Brandon and I love the flavors, and we really enjoy everything about the restaurant. One of these days, I will actually order something else besides the burger! There are a lot of other options, like the chicken wings, that I'd definitely like to try in the future. If you crave a good burger in a relaxed setting, you can't go wrong with Three Bridges Bar & Grill. One word of note, this restaurant is only open for dinner daily.

Have you been to Three Bridges Bar & Grill? What did you enjoy when you dined there?

11/3/19 11/3/19

Three Bridges Bar & Grill Dinner Review

Three Bridges Bar & Grill located at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is one of the newest restaurants to open at Disney World in 2019. Like Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Nomad Lounge in the Animal Kingdom, it serves a variety of small plates and entrees at affordable prices in a lounge style setting. Brandon and I had been wanting to go to Three Bridges ever since it opened. But, neither of us wanted to brave the summer heat. So, we finally stopped by when the temperature and humidity were a bit more manageable this early fall.

*This post includes includes 2 dining reviews that took place in September. It includes information about gluten free, dairy free, fish/shellfish free, cabbage free, peanut free, hazelnut free, and chicken & turkey free options.

Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill

Atmosphere

Three Bridges Bar & Grill is located in the middle of Lago Dorado - the large lake at Coronado Springs Resort. It's a bit confusing, but it's actually inside a building called Villa del Lago.

It's a pleasant walk from the lobby or the newly opened Gran Destino Tower at the resort. We especially enjoyed the light walk across the bridges to Three Bridges Bar & Grill in the evening around sunset.

As you can see, the views are quite beautiful at the restaurant during sunset. Of course, the views are great during the day too, but we really like dining there in the evening time.

Once you arrive at Villa Del Lago, you'll notice menus and a bar/lounge area. This is the entrance to Three Bridges Bar & Grill, though I'm not sure you actually see that name or signage anywhere -- adding to the confusion.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - View / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

From the restaurant area, you can see where the bridges intersect, giving Three Bridges Bar & Grill it's name.

During the day and evening, the restaurant has great lighting and views of the lake.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Seating / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

While they do have lots of comfy chairs and seating, I think I prefer the regular tables when we're ordering more than just drinks. The comfy seating areas are definitely better for ordering a few small items to share and drinks.

Do be sure to ask for a seat by the edges of the restaurant if you want those unobstructed views. We found some of the interior seating to be a little crowded & close together and much preferred the tables on the sides of the restaurant.

In the evening-time, they also have a fire pit lit too. Though you can't see it well in this photo, it is super charming and gives the restaurant a cozy vibe when it's darker out.

The Food

Like most Disney owned restaurants, Three Bridges Bar & Grill does offer an allergy-friendly menu. I admit that I was a bit surprised to see one, as some of the lounge locations like Geyser Point Bar & Grill do not have allergy menus. Of course, you can also always speak with a chef whenever you dine at a Disney owned location to discuss additional options and modifications.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill Menu / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

Because the allergy-friendly menu didn't have a lot marked gluten free and because we wanted to discuss options for Brandon's special dietary needs, we did ask to speak with a chef. We were both glad to see Chef Paul at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. If you've followed my reviews over the years, you'll recognize Chef Paul from Port Orleans Riverside & French Quarter and most recently at the Hangar Bar in Disney Springs. It was great to see a chef who always goes above and beyond for guests with special dietary needs, and we both knew we'd be well-taken care of during our meal.

Chef Paul did note that many of the dishes are gluten free or can be easily made gluten free. The french fries are made in a dedicated allergy-fryer, and the tortilla chips can be too. You can also get gluten free buns for the sandwiches. I definitely recommend talking to a chef when you go to Three Bridges Bar & Grill because there were definitely more options than I expected both for gluten free and gluten free & dairy free options.

On our first visit, both of us had been eyeing the Three Bridges Signature Burger which comes with Crispy Potato, Manchego Cheese, Roasted Garlic-Lemon Aioli, Arugula, and Tomato. Chef Paul made me a gluten free and dairy free version by omitting the cheese and swapping out the bun for a gluten free one.

The burger was absolutely fantastic and probably one of the best burgers I've had at Disney in a while. The burger was super flavorful and well-cooked. I really loved the addition of the crispy potato on the burger which added some nice texture and crunch. And, of course, ever the condiment queen, the roasted garlic lemon aioli was outstanding. The smoked paprika fries served on the side were really tasty (and great with the smoky tomato mayonnaise that came on the side).

I did ask Chef Paul about the gluten free and dairy free bun because I knew it wasn't Local Oven or Udi's brands. I found out that property-wide, they are slowly adding in Bloomfield Farms gluten free buns. He said that D-Luxe Burger was the first location that offered them and that other locations are slowly getting them. That makes a lot of since because I had this bun back in early summer at D-Luxe and couldn't quite figure out what brand they were using. Overall, I really enjoyed this new bun, so it's definitely a great addition to the GF bun options.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Cheeseburger — Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

Brandon also got the Three Bridges Signature Burger with Crispy Potato, Manchego Cheese, Roasted Garlic-Lemon Aioli, and Arugla (he opted for no tomato). It was served on the regular gluten-filled bun and was safe for fish/shellfish, peanut, hazelnut, cabbage, and chicken & turkey allergies. The only major differences to his burger from mine was the different bun and addition of cheese.

Like me, Brandon really loved this burger (so much so that we came back a week later to eat there!). He wasn't as big of a fan of the smoky tomato mayonnaise but otherwise both of us agreed everything about our burgers was fantastic.

Pro tip: If you like the allergy-friendly fries, you can also order a side of them. Brandon did this on all our visit because he liked them so much.

On our second visit, Chef Paul was not at Three Bridges Bar & Grill, but the chef on duty did make sure to make us safe burgers. We both got the same thing the second time because we really did enjoy the burgers that much. This is a photo of the gluten free version I was served.

Unfortunately, as sometimes happens, Brandon was served a gluten free bun. While he didn't hate it, he would prefer a gluten-filled one when he can have them safely.

We both also noticed the fries seemed a bit different on our second visit. We were not sure if they just ran out of the other fries or if something had changed, but they were definitely slightly different. They reminded us of the ones you can get at D-Luxe Burger too. Both of us preferred the first batch we had and will ask on our next visit about the differences.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - GF Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding — Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

I also asked about the dessert options on our second visit. Chef Paul had mentioned the chocolate avocado mousse on the kids' menu was gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. So, you know I had to try it!

I have to say that I wasn't overly impressed by this. I knew it would not be super sweet or chocolatey because of the avocado but I found the flavors to be a little too earthy for my taste. It wasn't bad, but it's not something I'd order again. But, if you are gluten free, dairy free, or vegan, you might want to give it a try. One word of caution, it's a very tiny portion for $3.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Iced Tea — Three Bridges Bar & Grill / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

Side note, if you are an iced tea drinker like I am, I have to give Three Bridges Bar & Grill a shout-out for serving actual tea. So many locations serve Gold Peak Tea which is not particularly the tastiest. This tasted like proper brewed iced tea, and I'm definitely a fan.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Coffee / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW

On our second visit, Brandon also got the Cortado (espresso with steamed milk) as an after-dinner coffee drink. He was a pretty big fan of this and said he'd definitely get it again.

Overall

We were super impressed by the quality of the food and options at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. While it's not a huge menu, we were glad to see that the chefs at this restaurant really went above and beyond to help ensure we had options and dishes we'd enjoy. We both are looking forward to going back again soon to try other dishes besides the excellent burgers served here.

Have you been to Three Bridges Bar & Grill? What did you enjoy when you dined there?

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Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill

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Three Bridges Bar & Grill Dinner Review

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Three Bridges Bar & Grill Dinner Review

Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill

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