Dockside Diner

by | Jun 9, 2025 | Dining, Echo Lake, Quick-Service Restaurants

You can’t miss Dockside Diner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A perfect example of the California-Crazy architecture popular in the 1950s, this quick-service restaurant invites you right up to an open-air tramp steamer so you feel like you’re dining right on the waterfront out in Los Angeles. Best of all, you’ll find some surprisingly hearty meal options here that you can grab in between attractions.

Dockside Diner Location

Dockside Diner sits in Echo Lake, right on the water. It’s near For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration, on the opposite side of the lake from Gertie the Dinosaur.

Dockside Diner Menu

Dockside Diner may have some standout architecture, but the food here is pretty standard theme park fare: Hot dogs. Now, they are fancier hot dogs, but they’re hot dogs nonetheless. Here, you’ll find elevated buns, tons of toppings, and some pretty sizable creations that certainly make for a full meal. 

You’ll also find a couple of side options and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages here. See what’s on the full menu at Dockside Diner below.

Entrées

  • Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog
  • California BLTA Dog
  • Pretzel Hot Dog
  • All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog
  • Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

Sides

  • House-made Potato Chips
  • Cheese Sauce

Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages also available.

Disney Dining Plan

You can put your Disney Dining Plan credits to use at Dockside Diner, as this quick-service location accepts both the Disney Dining Plan and the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. While the menu here isn’t extensive, you can get a full meal – and it’ll cost you one quick-service meal credit per person.

Advance Dining Reservations

You won’t find any advance dining reservations (ADRs) available at Dockside Diner. Like all of Disney World’s other quick-service restaurants, this dining destination doesn’t offer any reservations.

Want to skip the wait come mealtime? Dockside Diner does offer Mobile Order, which allows you to plan ahead or order right in the My Disney Experience app. It’s the perfect way to beat the crowds during peak hours like lunch and dinner, but it’s also handy for planning ahead and preordering food before your family gets too hungry.

Is Dockside Diner Kid-Friendly?

While there’s no dedicated kids’ menu at Dockside Diner, it is a pretty kid-friendly place to grab a meal. Not only is it super casual, but it’s also home to some kid-approved staples (namely, hot dogs). There are plenty of adult-approved options on the menu here, but there are also some simpler choices for those with less adventurous appetites. 

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Authored by
Heather Adams

Heather Adams, Disneyland Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disneyland enthusiast who's familiar with every square inch of the Anaheim theme parks, Heather has spent over 30 years becoming an expert in all things Disney. A Disney Adult turned Disney Mom, she's now quickly becoming a pro at taking her little one to the theme parks and familiarizing herself with navigating crowds with diaper bags, strollers, and plenty of baby gear. If you're planning a Disney vacation with kids under age 3, she's got all of the advice you need.