One of the best restaurants to open at Epcot is Regal Eagle Craft Beer and Barbecue, located at the American Adventure Pavilion of World Showcase.
The restaurant features a variety of smoked bbq, which you can smell way before you can see the restaurant.
This place is sure to be a crowd pleaser for years to come.
Before heading to Epcot to try it out you’re going to want to keep reading to learn a little bit more about the place and what they are serving up!
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What’s the theme of Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Beer and Barbecue?
Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot is themed as if The Muppets are headed to a local barbecue competition. Sam Eagle is the judge, and he’s saluting all meats, but mostly bbq!
The restaurant has subtle nods to the Muppets theming, but the interior seems to look like a refreshed version of the previous restaurant, Liberty Inn.
This quick service restaurant has a ton of natural light in the dining area thanks to the massive windowed doors at the entrance and wall of windows on the left side of the seating area.
The right side of the seating area is a brick wall where you’ll see posters of some of the bbq competitions that Sam Eagle is judging.
It’s also the wall that divides the restaurant from the adjoining show building for The American Adventure show.
What are the Regal Eagle Smokehouse hours?
On most days, this Epcot restaurant is open from 11:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. So that gives you plenty of time to get your barbecue fix!
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Regal Eagle Craft Beer and Barbecue has a variety of smoked meats on the menu, including chicken, brisket, pork, and sausage. For anyone who is on a plant-based diet they also have bbq jackfruit.
Each of the meats can be ordered in a variety of ways, including as a platter with sides, a sandwich with sides, or as a combo of three meats with sides.
Speaking of sides, there are quite a few on the menu including house-made pickles, fries, mac and cheese, and onion rings.
Barbecue Sauce at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot
If you’re a sauce on your bbq kind of person you’re going to want to check out the sauce bar at Regal Eagle.
There are quite a few of them scattered around the restaurant and they all feature the same sauces so just head to the one closest to your table. Options include (subject to change at anytime):
- Blue Ribbon Brisket Sauce – Savory Spice Sauce
- Sizzlin’ Pit Dry Rub Coalition – Classic Smokehouse Sauce
- Old Glory Mustard Guild – Sweet Mustard Sauce
- Blue Ridge Vinegar League – Vinegar Base Sauce
If you’re craving something sweet after all of the savory options Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot still has you covered. You can gobble up a cup of banana pudding or a s’mores brownie!
Either one is a great cap to a yummy lunch or dinner.
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Full Regal Eagle Epcot Menu
Now that you know what to expect at this Epcot restaurant, let’s on over everything that’s currently on the menu:
Entrees at Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- BBQ Platter: Memphis Dry-rubbed Pork Ribs, North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt, and Smoked Sausage served with Cornbread and choice of Side
- Kansas City Smoked Half Chicken: Served with Cornbread and choice of Side
- North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt Platter: Cornbread and choice of Side
- House Salad with Pulled BBQ Pork: Hearts of Romaine, Tomato, Red Onions, Smokey Ranch, and Cornbread Croutons with Pulled BBQ Pork
- BBQ Burger: 1/3 lb Angus Burger on Garlic Toast topped with BBQ Pork, Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic Aïoli, and Fried Onion Ring served with your choice of Side
- Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich: House-smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich on Garlic Toast served with choice of Side
- House Salad with Smoked Chicken: Hearts of Romaine, Tomato, Red Onions, Smokey Ranch, and Cornbread Croutons with Smoked Chicken
Plant-Based Options at Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- BBQ Jackfruit Burger: Pulled BBQ Jackfruit with Coleslaw and Pickles on Garlic Toast served with choice of Side
Sides at Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Brewmaster’s Fries: Seasoned Fries topped with Beer Cheese Sauce
- Beer-battered Onion Rings
- Baked Beans with Burnt Ends
- Cornbread
- Seasoned French Fries
- Macaroni & Cheese
Kids Menu
- Cheeseburger: Grilled Angus Burger topped with American Cheese served with two (2) sides of Watermelon and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water
- Salad with Chicken: Chopped Romaine with Chilled Pulled Chicken, Tomato, Cucumber, and a choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water
- Chicken Strips: Served with Coleslaw and Watermelon and a choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water
- Macaroni & Cheese: Oven-baked Macaroni and White Cheddar served with two sides of Watermelon and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water
- PB&J Uncrustable: Served with two (2) sides of Watermelon and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water
Dessert
- Banana Pudding
- Fresh Watermelon Slices
- S’mores Bar: Fudge Brownie, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Meringue, and Smoked Graham Cracker
Unique Drinks and Beer
- Tennessee Lemonade: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade and Peach
- Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider – Cincinnati, OH
- Bell’s Seasonal Wheat Ale – Comstock, MI
- Cigar City Jai Alai IPA – Tampa, FL
- Samuel Adams Boston Lager – Boston, MA
You can get the full allergen and unique dining menu here.
Is Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot family-friendly?
Yes, Regal Eagle Craft Beer and Barbecue is family friendly.
Kids will love trying to find the hidden nods to their favorite Muppets, and adults will enjoy getting a few minutes of rest in the air conditioning while refueling for even more Epcot fun later in the day.
The food is also very approachable, so even picky eaters will find something to try.
If you’re willing to share, the portions are definitely big enough to do so. This is especially true of the combo platter where you get three meats and two sides for under $20.
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My Final Review of Regal Eagle Craft Beer and Barbecue at Epcot
I like Regal Eagle as an addition to Epcot and I think people who are wanting something familiar to eat will enjoy.
The restaurant does get busy quick, so you might have to wait a few minutes to be let in to order.
One of the things you need to know about Regal Eagle is even though it’s good, it’s not great.
I know bbq is subjective and everyone has their favorite smokehouse, but if you’re wanting really great bbq at Walt Disney World I have another place in mind- Polite Pig at Disney Springs.
Just hop on the Disney Springs bus from your resort or from the park to get even better bbq for a better price.
Final Score and Review for Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot
- Ambiance: 8
- Food: 7.5
- Prices: 8
- Drinks: 7
- Service: 10
I give this restaurant a 8.1 out of 10 on the ThemeParkHipster dining scale and I know you will definitely enjoy it too!
Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
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(Original Article Date: May 3, 2020/Updated by Editor on March 26, 2026)