Turf Club at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa hasn’t always been the easiest Disney Vacation Club restaurant to recommend. After several visits that left our crew less than enthusiastic, we returned in September 2026 to check out the newly refurbished Turf Club Lounge and try the new food and drink menu. This time, the experience caught us by surprise.
A Fresh Look for Turf Club at Saratoga Springs
Part of the appeal of Turf Club has always been its setting. Tucked away at Saratoga Springs, away from the crowds of the theme parks and Disney Springs, the restaurant offers a much more relaxed Disney dining experience.
That atmosphere feels even better following the recent updates to the Turf Club Lounge. We spent some time checking out the refurbished space before getting into the part of the visit we were most curious about: the food.
And considering our history with Turf Club, expectations weren’t especially high.
The New Turf Club Menu Surprised Us
The new menu gave us plenty to talk about.
During our visit, we tried dishes including the sweet & spicy Brussels sprouts, pretzel charcuterie, lemon butter shrimp, grilled chicken sandwich, several cocktails, and more. Instead of finding the same inconsistencies that have made Turf Club a tougher recommendation in the past, several dishes stood out for all the right reasons.
That doesn’t necessarily mean Turf Club Lounge suddenly becomes a must-do restaurant for every Walt Disney World vacation. But for DVC Members staying at Saratoga Springs, especially those looking for a convenient dinner without leaving the resort, the conversation has become much more interesting.
Watch Our Full Turf Club Review
In our latest video, we walk through the renovated Turf Club Lounge, explore the new menu, and debate whether Turf Club has finally redeemed itself.
Is Turf Club Lounge Worth Trying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs?
After this visit, Turf Club feels more worthy of consideration than it has in quite some time.
Whether it deserves the title of Disney World’s most underrated restaurant is still up for debate, but Turf Club gave us a much better argument than we expected.
We’re excited to revisit after renovations to the entire restaurant are completed in October 2026!
Watch the full review above and let us know what you think. Has Turf Club earned another spot on your Disney dining list?
