Jiko - The Cooking Place
Resorts & Disney Springs
Restaurant
$$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult)
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Jiko - The Cooking Place is a table-service restaurant located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, offering African cuisine. This dining establishment provides guests with a distinctive culinary experience within the resort. Situated in the Animal Kingdom Lodge area, Jiko is recognized for its specific focus on African-inspired dishes. The restaurant's menu is crafted to reflect the diverse flavors and culinary traditions associated with African cuisine, presenting a unique option for diners at Walt Disney World. Guests can anticipate a meal that explores these specific culinary influences. The pricing for Jiko - The Cooking Place falls within the $$$ category, indicating a price range of $35 to $59.99 per adult for a typical meal. This positions the restaurant as a mid-to-high-range dining choice for visitors to the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the wider Walt Disney World resort. The emphasis remains on delivering an authentic taste of African cooking in a dedicated restaurant setting within the themed resort environment.
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$$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult), African
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Details
Cuisine
African
Price Range
$$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult)
Location
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Categories
Table Service
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
African
$$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult)
Getting a table
From our daily reservation checks for a party of 2, Apr 2 – Oct 19, 2026 (114 check days, 182 dining dates).
Each check looks 1–14 days ahead, so these figures describe the last two weeks before a date, not the 60-day booking window. "—" = fewer than 10 checks; a meal is only counted on weekdays it has been seen with a slot. Openings are dated to the first daily check that saw them; a date with no slots may be sold out or simply not taking bookings. Upcoming dates
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How hard is it to get a reservation at Jiko - The Cooking Place?
Across 975 checks from Apr 2 – Oct 19, 2026 (each looking 1–14 days ahead for a party of 2), Jiko - The Cooking Place had at least one open reservation slot 98% of the time. The easiest was Wednesday dinner (99% of 142 checks); the hardest was Sunday dinner (90% of 136).
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All Day 114 items
After-Dinner Drinks
Cape Town Coffee
$17.00
Tippler's Orange Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Keoke Coffee
$17.00
Brandy, Kahlúa Liqueur, Bols Dark Crème de Cacao Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Nutty African
$18.00
Amarula Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Rémy Martin Louis XIII
0.5oz $120 | 1.0oz $230 | 1.5oz $330 | 2.0oz $400
Zebratini
$18.00
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, Amarula Liqueur, and a shot of Espresso in a Chocolate Zebra-striped Martini Glass
Allergy-Friendly Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)
Fresh Fruit
$5.25
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Seasonal Garden Salad
$5.25
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
$4.25
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Allergy-Friendly Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
$10.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Grilled Chicken Breast
$15.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Macaroni & Cheese
$10.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Market-fresh Fish
$18.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Shellfish, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Shrimp with Kushari
$17.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Steak Sosatie
$18.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Allergy-Friendly Kids' Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Ancient Grains
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Fresh Fruit
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Macaroni & Cheese
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Paint-Your-Own Ostrich Egg
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Seasonal Vegetables
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Vanilla Ice Cream
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Allergy-friendly Appetizers
Braai'd Wild Boar Tenderloin*
$21.00
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
$19.00
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
$17.00
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Jiko Salad
$16.00
Lolla Rosa, Seasonal Apples, Baobab Vinaigrette (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Mussels Malata
$21.00
Butternut Squash, Ground Nuts, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nut Allergies)
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
$14.00
Pumpkin Seed Dukkah, Pickled Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato Crisps (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nut Allergies)
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
$16.00
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Allergy-friendly Desserts
Coconut Panna Cotta-Smoked Apple Entrement
$15.00
Smoked Apple Compote, Almond Spice Cake, Blood Orange Glaze, Guava Gel, Almond Crumbs, Blood Orange Segments (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Malva Pudding
$15.00
Amarula-infused Malva Cake, Caramel-Sea Salt Gelato, Kataifi, Chocolate Ganache, Sweet Shiraz Gelée (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Melktert
$13.00
African Milk Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Berry Wine Reduction (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, Sesame Allergies)
Potjie Pot
$17.00
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Sorbet
$8.75
with Fresh Fruit (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Allergy-friendly Entrées
From the Oak Grill*
$62.00
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, Four Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Injera Basket
$41.00
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Lacquered Chicken
$41.00
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
$54.00
Couscous, Preserved Lemon, Olives, Marcona Almonds, Lamb Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Roasted Halibut
$53.00
Roasted Tomato Butter, Black Rice, Mushroom Ragu, Tomato Confit, Lemon Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy Allergies)
Seafood Tagine
$55.00
Pilau Rice, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Spiced Coconut Broth (For Gluten, Egg, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Seared Venison Loin*
$54.00
Celeriac Purée, Coriander-roasted Celery Root, Cocoa and Black Garlic-crusted Venison, Cherry Gastrique (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame and Soy Allergies)
Short Rib Isitambu
$54.00
Merlot-braised Beef Short Rib, Cracked Hominy, Sea Peas, Fragrant Masala (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Appetizers
Braai'd Wild Boar Tenderloin*
$21.00
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil
Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
$19.00
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
$17.00
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey
Jiko Salad
$16.00
Lolla Rosa, Seasonal Apples, Pickled Shallots, Baobab Vinaigrette
Mussels Malata
$21.00
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
$14.00
Pumpkin Seed Dukkah, Pickled Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato Crisps
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
$16.00
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes
Brandies and Ports
Courvoisier VSOP
$18.00
2-oz Pour
Hennessy XO
$42.00
2-oz Pour
Dessert Wines
Broadbent Madeira 10 Year, Portugal
$22.00
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance, South Africa
$52.00
Paul Cluver Family Wines Riesling, South Africa
$14.00
Desserts
Coconut Panna Cotta-Smoked Apple Entremet
$15.00
Smoked Apple Compote, Almond Spice Cake, Blood Orange Glaze, Guava Gel, Almond Crumbs, Blood Orange Segments
Malva Pudding
$15.00
Amarula-infused Malva Cake, Caramel-Sea Salt Gelato, Kataifi, Chocolate Garnish, Sweet Shiraz Gelée
Melktert
$13.00
African Milk Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Berry Wine Reduction
Potjie Pot
$17.00
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries
Enhancements
Bobotie Mac & Cheese
$17.00
Four-Cheese, Spiced Beef, Almonds, Raisins, Kachumbari, Red Wine Reduction
Durban Biryani
$17.00
Saffron and Sour Cherry Rice, Mitmita Oxtail
Fire-roasted Shrimp
$24.00
Bird's Eye Chili Crunch, Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon
Entrées
From the Oak Grill*
$62.00
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, served with Four-Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace
Injera Basket
$41.00
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (Plant-based)
Lacquered Chicken
$41.00
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
$54.00
Couscous, Preserved Lemon, Olives, Marcona Almonds, Lamb Demi-glace
Roasted Seasonal Fish
$52.00
Roasted Tomato Butter, Black Rice, Mushroom Ragu, Tomato Confit, Lemon Oil
Seafood Tagine
$55.00
Pilau Rice, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Spiced Coconut Broth
Seared Venison Loin*
$54.00
Celeriac Purée, Coriander-roasted Celery Root, Cocoa and Black Garlic-crusted Venison, Cherry Gastrique
Short Rib Isitambu
$54.00
Merlot-braised Beef Short Rib, Cracked Hominy, Sea Peas, Fragrant Masala
Featured Cocktails
Baobab 75
$18.50
Bayab African Rose Gin, Graham Beck Brut Rosé, Lemon Juice, and Pure Cane Syrup
Mt. Kilimarita
$19.00
African Margarita with Sango African Agave Spirit, Tippler's Orange Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Cranberry Juice
Prickly Pear Mule
$18.00
VUSA African Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Prickly Pear, Ginger Beer, and Lime
Herbal Infusions (Caffeine-free) (Serves Two)
Harmony
$10.25
Organic peppermint leaves, organic chamomile flowers, orange blossoms, and allspice. A fresh and minty herbal blended for complexity, balanced with the fragrant notes of allspice.
Vanilla Rooibos
$10.25
Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor
Kenya AA Coffee
Kenyan Press Pot Coffee (Serves Two)
$10.25
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™
Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)
Fresh Fruit
$5.25
Seasonal Garden Salad
$5.25
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
$4.25
Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
$10.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Grilled Chicken Breast
$15.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Macaroni & Cheese
$10.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Market-fresh Fish
$18.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Shrimp with Kushari
$17.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Steak Sosatie
$18.50
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Kids' Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Ancient Grains
Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
Paint-Your-Own Ostrich Egg
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
Seasonal Vegetables
Vanilla Ice Cream
Loose Leaf Specialty Teas (Serves Two)
Masala Chai
$10.25
This richly spiced elixir is a complex meritage of Indian Assam in a flavorful dance of hand-ground spices
Mountain Berry
$10.25
Our loose-leaf Mountain Berry herbal tea is a fruity superfood blend of Saskatoon berries, currants, hibiscus and rosehips, sealed with sweetness
Organic Assam
$10.25
Grown in the mountains of Assam, this fine leaf tea has a strong full-bodied flavor
Osmanthus Flower
$10.25
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea
Shanghai Rose
$10.25
Fragrant red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea
Thunderbolt Darjeeling
$10.25
From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas
Single Malts and Liqueurs
Amarula
$17.50
2-oz Pour
Glenfiddich 12 yr Speyside
$19.25
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier
$17.50
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier 100 yr Anniversary
$36.00
2-oz Pour
Lagavulin 16 yr Islay
$26.00
2-oz Pour
Laphroaig 10 yr Islay
$20.50
2-oz Pour
Oban 14 yr Western Highlands
$27.00
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 12 yr Speyside
$21.25
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 15 yr Speyside
$32.00
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 25 yr Speyside
$258.50
2-oz Pour
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Allergy-friendly Desserts
Coconut Panna Cotta-Strawberry Entremet
$15.00
Strawberry Compote, Coconut Sponge Cake, Pickled Strawberries (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Appetizers
Roasted Spiced Mushroom-Fig Flatbread
$15.00
Fig Spread, Pickled Peppers, Provolone, Herbed Goat Cheese
Roasted Tomato Soup
$14.00
Roasted Tomato, Poppy Seed Cheese Crisps, Basil
West African Koki Corn
$16.00
Mushrooms, Pickled Vegetables, Avocado-Tomatillo Purée, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Entrées
Pan-seared Seasonal Fish
$55.00
Roasted Tomato Butter, Mushroom Ragù, Tomato Confit
Featured Cocktails
Gin and Fig Cocktail
$17.50
Bayab African Dry Gin, Fig, Lemon
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