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    Boatwright's Dining Hall

    3.7 (282 reviews)
    PriceyCajun/Creole
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Bourbon Chocolate Cake
    Amanda C.

    Fantastic food and wonderful service! We got there 20 min prior to our reservation to check-in on the app (but you need to be close to the restaurant). We walked around the grounds for about 30 min before getting a text. Immaculately clean, beautifully themed and extremely well maintained. Saw a few otters on the grounds too! We went during annual pass holder discount days and tried out a few dishes. Highly recommend everything pictured, everything came out spectacular!

    Grilled Salmon
    Daniel P.

    Located in the lobby of the Riverside Port Orleans my expectations were low, but it was quite pleasant experience. We had a friendly server and the food came out quick. The salmon was delicious and I had some of the shrimp plate which also delighted. All in all for the convenience if you're staying on property not a bad way to spend a dinner.

    Plant-Based Ice Cream Sundae
    Jessi M.

    I loved the food, ambiance and service here. The bourbon/whiskey flight was also really good. I had the plant-based option which was lentils and 'chorizo and it was really tasty. The portions are a little small but the flavor is jam packed. You also get complementary ciabatta bread with (plant-based) butter. I got the sundae for my kids for their side and I was happy that they had the plant-based option. Our waitress was really nice and accommodating. Overall, this is a must when you're at Disney, or resort hopping. Make sure you don't miss the complementary s'mores campfire behind the pool at the Riverside between 6-7 pm.

    Cornbread
    Kayla H.

    Our waitress was fantastic! They made accommodations for me as I have to be on a lot of lightning for my vestibular issues. The pimento fritters were excellent. The french onion soup was absolutely disappointing. There was so much cheese embedded into the soup that there was absolutely no broth and no onions that made it actual French onion soup. We ended up taking it back. They offered us a new one and wanted to ride. It was the same exact thing all cheese, no broth no onions. We ordered the fried chicken and it was really good. They did homemade mashed potatoes with it and the veggies had a bite to it, but it wasn't seasoned very well. Other than that, it was very spacious. There was enough lighting and we enjoyed where we ate and were comfortable during our dinner.

    Taste of the Bayou All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Platter
    Callie K.

    Growing up, we stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter a few times. Later we stayed at riverside a few times but never ate at boatwrights. We finally made it over with the help of a discount thru DVC. It's a cozy restaurant that isn't super loud or busy. All of the staff were friendly. My sister started off with the French onion soup. It was a huge bowl and tasted great. She was nice enough to let me give it a try. I would definitely order that myself next time. For dinner I did the all you can eat taste of the bayou. The chicken that came with it was kind of tough. It had great seasoning but seemed like it had sat for awhile. The brisket also was just ok. The sausage wasn't spicy and was very good. The ribs were great too. I did order additional brisket to enjoy. It was a ton of food and a nice variety. For Disney pricing, it's not a bad deal. I hope to return here.

    Cornbread
    Jess B.

    We're staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside and decided to check out Boatwright's Dining Hall for dinner, and so glad we did! The meal started off strong with the complimentary cornbread, which was warm, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My husband and I shared the French onion soup and it was rich, cheesy, and probably one of the best we've ever had. For our main course, we both went with the all-you-can-enjoy "Taste of the Bayou" and it did not disappoint. Everything from the ribs to the brisket and sausage was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Liz, our server, was fantastic, super friendly and kept everything coming at just the right pace. To finish it off, we shared the praline bourbon bread pudding and it was the perfect sweet ending to a great meal. My husband and I left happy, full, and already talking about coming back again next time we stay. Highly recommend!

    All you care to eat platter
    Em S.

    This casual yet cozy New Orleans-inspired dining experience on Disney property is really great value. Portions are huge and the service is amazing. Shout out to Gia our awesome waitress. We've come several times and continue to enjoy consistent quality from their dishes. The French onion soup is on point, and crazy cheesy, be ready to pull that melty goodness. We also love that they give you corn bread and whipped butter to start! Prime rib is huge and done nicely, they will even do it blackened if you ask. Shrimp and grits are dynamite with a creamy wine sauce and huge shrimp. The all you care to eat platter has a lot of different items like chicken, corn, grits, and brisket. Mac and cheese was not the best but plenty of other great features on the plate. Get the banana cream pie cheesecake if you want dessert, not too heavy but the caramelized bananas and silky cheesecake were a perfect thing to share at the end of the meal. You can book reservations and park at the resort easily or even take the bus if you're at a park. Take a look at this spot next time you're craving Cajun or comfort food in Orlando.

    Vegan cornbread with softened Earth Balance spread. Delicious!
    Leslie W.

    I love visiting new Disney resorts when I visit Friends because they each have their own theming and flare. Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter try to create the feel of the bayou with it's architecture, music, and culinary offerings. Boatwright's is a good size, full service restaurant at Riverside that has some interesting vegan offerings including an appetizer salad, an entree, and a dessert. Due to the heat, I decided to have a cocktail in the ajoining bar, River's Roost, before my dinner reservation. Once seated in the restaurant, I had a lovely view of a large ship's hull and the rustic dining room. My well-versed server, Amara, asked about my dietary needs and quickly offered their vegan cornbread. The little, golden nuggets came out warm with spreadable Earth Balance spread. Amazing! I went with the Jambalaya Farro salad which was topped with fried artichokes and had olives and Farro (a sparce amount). I mentioned the lack of Farro and Amara quickly brought out a small ramekin with more, making the salad perfect! Loved the remoulade dressing which was a perfect pairing and just the right amount. I finished my meal with one of my range things in the world - pecan pie. The tart was drizzled with chocolate and accompanied with vanilla gelato. The only think that would've made it better would've been the tart being warmed up a bit or even room temp. It's served fairly cold which doesn't do the pecans justice. I still ate down to the plate! I would love to try the vegan entree, Creole Lentils & "Chorizo", but it sounded heavier than I wanted in the warm April weather. Maybe next time. I'dv definitely make the boat ride out from Disney Springs again for a meal here.

    Julie P.

    Unfortunately, our visit was not a great experience. We had made a reservation for 7pm. The area in front of the host stand was crowded. Guests wishing for their reservations, a lot of foot traffic because it's also in the same area of the main hallway leading to the quick service and right in front of the double doors that lead to the boats. Area was just so busy. There was only 1 person taking reservations, calling names, and preparing the menus. We were called 15 mins after our reservation. Our waitress was okay. Very quick to stop and move on to the next table. There was a complementary loaf of cornbread and some honey butter. We ordered the AYCE platter. Everything on the plate tasted like it's been sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. The brisket was overcooked with a pathetic slab of bbq sauce. The fried chicken tenders were hard to eat because they were very overcooked and not crispy at all. The mashed potato had a clear film over it. The ribs were fall of the bone but again, it looked like the bbq sauce was literally squeezed on like ketchup on a hotdog. The corn was over cooked and soggy. Everything was just a disappointment, unfortunately. The best thing were the green beans.

    Mike S.

    I stopped in the other night for dinner and had the Boatwright's Jambalaya. The food was excellent and I would definitely stop in again. Great service and I love the look and theme of the restaurant.

    Louisiana BBQ Shrimp
    Chelsea D.

    This place is amazing! The food is so good! The shrimp and grits and the prime rib are just exceptional! The fritters are so good! Bbq shrimp is great! 10/10 recommend This spot!

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    April C.

    Wow! My husband and I are there 30 years ago in our anniversary and love it and it was every bit as good this time as it was then. The servers were outstanding... friendly, happy and full of great tips and info! The food was amazing. It was the best cornbread on the Disney property in my opinion and they will bring you as much as you want. The vegetables and sides are seasonal, fresh and cooked to perfection. The prime rib, jambalaya, salmon and meat platter were outstanding... highly recommend!!

    Inside
    Nicara B.

    The 4 stars is based on customer service alone. My waiter had to be one of the nicest people, EVER. The food was okay. I think we both expected more for the price and how the things were worded, it sounded like this was going to be a once in a life time experience... and it was just okay. Now, the prime rib, that was DELICIOUS! It was very tender... and the bed of potatoes that it was on... 10/10!!! My husband got the taste of the bayou and it came with a lot of things... but again, it was just okay. It is an all you care to eat on the meal he got so when he was done with something on the plate, the waiter asked if he wanted more of something and to my surprise, he declined. He loves this type of food but wasn't impressed by it. The ribs were tender, but no flavor. The brisket was very dry. The Mac n cheese, not good. The sausage, delicious. The chicken tenders, it was a chicken tender. And the green beans, very bland. The cornbread was pretty good. I'm not knocking it because my food was good. Based on customer service alone; I would go back to order something else. It was busy but a cute place.

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    Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken

    Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    1.6 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    I'm at a loss for great things to say. My wife ate here a few years ago and raved about this…read morerestaurant. I was very much looking forward to dining here, but was not prepared for how much it would exceed my expectations!!! The food is amazing. Fried chicken was some of the best I've ever tasted, crispy outside and moist inside. The mashed potatoes were delicious and creamy (get them topped with cheese and bacon!) and my drink was on point. Although my wife's peach sangria might have been the better choice Our server, Alyssa, could teach a masterclass on serving! Funny, engaging, never had to ask for anything....always attentive and on top of everything! Bravo Alyssa!!! Will DEFINITELY be back on our next trip to Disney! P.S. ask Art if he'd consider opening a location in the Houston area

    Located in the beautiful Disney Springs at Lake Buena Vista, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is a great…read morelunch or dinner choice amongst many which surround it. The inside of the restaurant has table and bench seating, as well as a large square shaped bar with plenty of seats. The booths are hardwood not padded, and the tables are solid metal. Their signature item is fried chicken. We ordered the Fried Chicken and Doughnuts. It comes with 2 pieces of chicken, 2 doughnuts and a side of mashed potatoes for $32. We thought it was a perfect meal to share between two because each person gets a piece of fried chicken and a doughnut. The chicken is extra greasy and topped with powdered sugar. It was very good but it still does not rate as highly as Publix or KFC for me. The doughnut was great. I would compare it to a fresh glazed from Krispy Kreme. Service was excellent. We were seated immediately, and greeted at our table by a friendly and efficient server. Overall, everything went well. The prices are high but this is expected due to the location. I would definitely return to try more of the menu.

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    Crafty Crab - E. Snow Crab & Crawfish Combo

    Crafty Crab

    4.1(278 reviews)
    2.3 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$$

    Crafty Crab is one of those spots where you immediately know it's going to be a fun meal. The place…read moreis lively, music's going, people are cracking shells everywhere, and the whole setup just feels very local and laid-back. It's casual, a little messy in the best way, and perfect if you're going in ready to eat. I ordered the large seafood platter with an extra 1/2 lb of sausage, and went with the Boom medium seasoning. First off -- the portions are no joke. The tray came out stacked with seafood, corn, potatoes, and sausage, all coated evenly in sauce. Definitely the kind of meal where you roll up your sleeves and commit. The Boom medium seasoning was the right call. It had a good kick without overpowering the food, which I really appreciated. The spice was there, but you could still taste the seafood and everything stayed flavorful instead of just being hot for no reason. The sausage and potatoes especially soaked up the seasoning perfectly. Service was great the whole time. Chris, our server, was super friendly and checked in just enough without hovering. Jeff, the host, was welcoming from the start and kept things moving smoothly even though the place was busy. Overall, Crafty Crab hit all the marks for me -- big portions, bold flavors, great service, and a fun atmosphere. If you're in the mood for a seafood boil that doesn't hold back and still feels relaxed, this is an easy spot to recommend.

    I recently dined at Crafty Crab in Orlando and had the 1/2 lb shrimp and crab leg boil--so good!…read moreThe seafood tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. The shrimp were juicy, and the crab legs were full of flavor and easy to crack. This is a chain restaurant usually found in the south, but I believe they have a few up North. The seasoning on the boil was the highlight--rich, buttery, and packed with just the right amount of Cajun spice. Everything was well-coated and super satisfying. You can customize your seasoning with mild, medium or super spicy. I don't like spicy food so I ordered the mild combo which is a mixture of the cajun and buttery garlic seasoning! So delicious! The atmosphere was casual and fun, and the service was friendly and attentive. Star our server was amazing! If you're craving a seafood boil with bold flavor, this is definitely a great spot to check out! Huge parking lot but there are other restaurants nearby and the lot gets packed quickly especially for dinner time. I was disappointed that the bathroom was filthy!

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    Hungry Crab - Snow crabs and green mussels

    Hungry Crab

    4.4(118 reviews)
    1.8 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    It was my first time having a seafood boil and by far the best experience I ever had…read more From the beginning it was a Saturday night and around 7pm we had gotten to the restaurant. The parking wraps arounds and it was very busy and surprisingly finding parking wasn't that bad. When we got into the lobby the wait time was 1hr 15 mins almost 2 hours . They set you up with a text message when the table is ready. We decided to go next door to the souvenir gift shop and wasted some time there and then decided to get back to the car . It was getting closer to time and since at 9pm they stop seating. We were able to walk in and our table was ready. The menu has a lot of different options. We asked the waiter how does it work and they do describe it to you if any questions. We got the cheese sticks to order I would say I wish it was cheesier but it was still good. The house salad with ranch was decent. For my seafood boil I got shrimp headless, snow crab legs, potatoes, sausage , corn. IT WAS THE 10/10!!! I'm not a spicy or a too much seasoning person so I got the garlic butter only. It was very good and had so much butter. For the second round I got calamari , green mussels , corn ,egg, potato. The calamari was so good . And I've never had green mussels and they were delicious! And to finish it off I had a cheesecake for dessert!! Everything was great.It's all you can eat and we definitely enjoyed it to the max! can't wait to come back!! They give you tools just in case if you need it btw!

    This was definitely a filling experience. We got the all-you-can-eat option, which included…read moreappetizers, sides, wings, create-your-own seafood boil, and dessert. I got the Hungry Sauce medium and it was super tasty. It was A LOT of food. However, I think the name is a little deceptive. One appetizer, one seafood boil, and one dessert is all you need. I would rename it 3-course-meal. That would be a more accurate description. The place was seafood tacky. Just the ambiance you would expect from a crab shack. Our server was AMAZING. I wish I remembered her name because I would absolutely ask for her again if I go back. My bill for 3 lunches was $205. I don't feel like I got my value for the price. We ate our meals with a paper plate and plastic utensils. Again, for the price, they could give us sturdier eating elements. All in all, it was somewhere I'm glad I experienced just to say I did it. I'm not sure I would return.

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    Cafe Tu Tu Tango

    Cafe Tu Tu Tango

    4.4(5.4k reviews)
    5.5 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$$
    Full bar
    Large group friendly

    Always a favorite when in Orlando! Made a reservation a week prior through OpenTable…read more We arrived at 530pm on a Friday and were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour, which was a phenomenal deal. There were 3 of us. We split 2 of the set appetizer menu. Came with 9 items in each set. The black bean hummus was delicious! I ordered a starry night cocktail, which was also good!

    Overall, I really enjoyed our meal here…read more Just a heads up this place is loud so this is not the restaurant you want to have an intimate conversation. However, it is quite fun, when we got there on a Saturday night, they were having a Taylor Swift look alike performance. I absolutely loved it. It turned out it was happening every hour so we were able to watch her perform twice. They also had someone selling jewelry and an artist painting, overall it is such a fun vibe. If you want a standard table, you need to make a reservation, I made a reservation like 15 minutes before and they only had outdoor seating and high tops available. We chose a high top and it was fine. They do have a kids menu so my son was able to order a cheese pizza with a side of fries and the other one ordered a chicken quesadilla with a side of fruit. On the kids menu it says cheese quesadilla but he really wanted chicken, I was surprised the chicken was a bit spicy. He ate a couple bites and then asked for his own cheese pizza after seeing his brothers. All the plates are meant to be shared so they come out whenever they're ready. My older son's cheese pizza came out immediately and then my younger son's chicken quesadilla came out after all our food had been delivered. I think this is what made him want a cheese pizza because he didn't have his own meal for majority of the time we were eating. When we finally ordered his cheese pizza it then took a long time to come out. I'm guessing it's because it's woodfired and his pizza was behind a ton of other pizzas whereas with my older son we must've ordered at a good time. My absolute favorite dish was the marinated cucumbers. It was a light and delicious. It reminds me of what I find at a Japanese restaurant. I also got the butter chicken, it was OK. I didn't find the chicken super tender so I would skip it next time. We also got the maple glazed chicken wings. I found the breading to be overly salty. I ended up taking off all of the breading and my younger son ate a ton of the chicken. I would skip it next time. We got the steak skewers, which were pretty delicious. Again didn't love it so probably would get something else next time. My husband did not like his ribs so he definitely should skip that next time. So overall, the food was OK, but my kids absolutely destroyed their pizza and I love the atmosphere, which is why I'm giving this place four stars. I see that it has great potential. If parking is a problem, I recommend parking at icon park and walking because it's about five minutes away. Our server was super nice, she was a bit slow, but she also had a giant table next to us, which could've contributed to that. I would definitely come back. I enjoyed our experience here.

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