Menu Revealed for Wailulu Bar & Grill at the Polynesian Island Tower

Get ready for some exciting new dishes at the Polynesian when Wailulu Bar & Grill opens at the new Island Tower on December 17!  With its name influenced by the Hawaiian words “wai” for water and “lulu” for calm, the restaurant is located along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon.  

Wailulu Bar & Grill will offer grab-and-go items for breakfast and casual table service for lunch and dinner.  It will also serve as the walk-up pool bar for the new Cove Pool at the Polynesian Island Tower.   

Let’s take a look at the menu!

Food

As a celebration of the flavors of Polynesia, the menu at Wailulu is influenced by the Pacific Islands, including Easter Island, New Zealand, Fiji, and Guam. 

• Pineapple-Coconut Bread (Available for breakfast only)  
• Sweet Potato Hummus with crispy chickpeas, espelette pepper dust, and breadfruit tostones 
• Ahi Tuna Crisps:  Marinated ahi tuna, crispy fried wontons, avocado crema, sriracha-aioli, and soy glaze 
• Grilled Shrimp with smoked paprika, black garlic emulsion, garlic-lemon butter, and crispy garlic 
• Spiced Ham Musubi with glazed spam seasoned with traditional furikake and served with crispy rice pearls 
• Crispy Chicken Wings: Adobo-marinated, soy glaze, and tomato-fresno pepper relish 
• Wayfinder Burger: Two pressed patties, American cheese, onion jam, volcano sauce, and sweet bun served with mac salad or sweet potato fries  
• Beef Short Rib Loco Moco: Shiitake mushroom gravy, crispy rice cake, and fried egg 
• Grilled Fish of the Day: Green curry broth, jasmine rice, chickpeas, and sweet potato 
• Poke Bowl: Sushi-style rice, pickled cucumbers, vegetables, spicy poke sauce, and macadamia nuts with choice of ahi tuna, grilled teriyaki chicken, or grilled tofu 
• Chow Mein Salad: Charred cabbage, shishito peppers, hearts of palm, pickled sweet potato, and sunflower butter dressing with choice of sauteed shrimp, grilled teriyaki chicken, or grilled tofu 
• Sticky Pork Ribs with salt-cured green cabbage, jicama slaw, and pineapple chips 
• Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with kimchi slaw, sweet bun served with mac salad or sweet potato fries
• Marinated Pork Chop with smashed potatoes, bacon vinaigrette, and kimchi slaw

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Kids Meals

Picky eaters need not worry.  The Wailulu menu offers kids’ entrees with a choice of 2 sides that are sure to please.

• White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 
• Cheeseburger
• Grilled White Fish

Sides:

• Steamed Baby Carrots
• Steamed Broccoli
• Jasmine Rice
• French Fries
• DOLE Whip Pineapple

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Desserts

For dessert, treat yourself to the iconic DOLE Whip in sundae form, a chocolate cake with Kona coffee, or a classic créme brûlée.

• DOLE Whip Sundae with hibiscus meringue and passion fruit crispies 
• Chocolate Cake with salted caramel ganache and Chantilly cream infused with the essence of Kona coffee 
• Vanilla Crème Brûlée

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Beverages and Cocktails

Even the beverages draw inspiration from the Polynesian Islands with ingredients such as hibiscus, sake, yuzu, pandan, oolong tea, coffee, and passionfruit.

• Hibiscus Tea: Hibiscus flower-infused tea with lime and agave nectar (Non-alcoholic beverage) 
• Kula Strawberry Sake: Wildflowers Junmai Sake, Campari Liqueur, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, and wild strawberry
• Passionfruit and Pineapple Daiquiri: Ten to One Caribbean White Rum, Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, pineapple, and lime 
• Pandan Gin Gin Mule: Pandan-infused Fords Gin, lime juice, and ginger beer  

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It’s always exciting to have a new dining option among the DVC resorts, especially one with beautiful fireworks views of Magic Kingdom!

Be sure to follow along on Instagram for the grand opening of the Island Tower on December 17th & December 18th, 2024.

If you are interested in buying a Polynesian resale contract, check out the listings at DVC Resale Market.