When people talk about the best salad at Walt Disney World, one dish tends to dominate the conversation: the legendary Cobb Salad from The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a classic, sure—but it might be time to make room for a new contender…
Enter the Southern Goddess Salad at Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs.
Priced at $24, this salad is not messing around. It’s a hearty, flavor-packed masterpiece featuring chopped fried chicken tenders, creamy avocado, tangy deviled eggs(!!), fresh cucumber, crispy bacon, shaved red onion, sweet roasted corn, and heirloom tomatoes (which I kindly request none of), all piled high over a bed of fresh butter and romaine lettuce. It’s generously dressed with a bright green goddess dressing and finished with a Stingin’ Honey Garlic drizzle that adds just the right amount of kick.
Let’s be real—is this even a salad at this point? Between the fried chicken, bacon, and deviled eggs, it flirts with indulgent Southern comfort food more than light lunch fare. But that’s what makes it so irresistible. Somehow, it all works together to create a dish that’s fresh, satisfying, and crave-worthy.
As an Orlando local who frequents the AMC theater and House of Blues along the West Side of Disney Springs, I’ve made this salad my go-to pre-show ritual. It consistently hits the spot and has officially dethroned the Brown Derby’s Cobb as my top salad on Disney property. (A controversial opinion, I know… but trust me on this.)
And here’s the best part: no bowling required. You can simply grab a seat at the bar—no reservation needed—and order this beauty alongside a cold beer or cocktail. Whether you’re taking a break from shopping, killing time before a concert, or just looking for a hidden gem off the typical Disney dining path, the Southern Goddess Salad delivers.
Next time you’re in Disney Springs, do yourself a favor and give it a try. You might just find your new favorite, too.
