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We had dinner reservations on a Thursday night. Even we were a little early we were seated immediately and the first into the dining hall that looked out on the wheel. Our server, Kat was amazing. I love complementary bread and butter, and it was so good. As appetizers, we had the shrimp cocktail and the scallops both were delicious. What was really not good was the clam chowder, it was basically all bacon bits, and I did not finish it because it was just not good. If it was more soup and less bacon, it would have been good. Luckily, they took it off the check. The Caesar salad salad was very good, but had a lot of dressing. The salmon that was added as a protein was good but very undercooked. I actually took it home and cooked it there for later. Not a bad dinner, but definitely not something I would come back to.
I am not a seafood person but this restaurant was too cool to pass up. The cucumber sipper mocktail was so refreshing! I opted for the chicken breast for my meal. The bbq sauce was tangy and just a little bit spicy. The succotash with it was fresh and a good side dish option after eating treats around Disney Springs all day. But I didn't feel like I was missing a good carb like some bread or potato. My server and the hostess were super friendly! Not sure if it feeling like I was on the boat or the heat or just the stress of the travel day but I started feeling sick mid-meal and had to skip out on the key lime pie I was really looking forward to.
First, Paddlefish is one of the many unique dining experiences at Disney Springs. I've wanted to eat here for years, and with my wife's birthday this week, I figured it was the perfect occasion to finally try it out. The service was incredibly efficient; we had reserved our spot two hours prior, and we were called to be seated not even two minutes after checking in. We were escorted to the second floor and seated in the back beside a window. While the view wasn't my favorite--mostly looking out at a limited angle of the water--I was immediately impressed by the atmosphere. The meal itself was excellent and truly made for a memorable birthday celebration for my wife. If you are looking for a unique spot at Disney Springs with great seafood and a classic atmosphere, Paddlefish is definitely worth the visit! The prices are maybe a tad too high if you have young kids with picky taste buds, but for this couple of diners, EVERYTHING was worth it.
I'll keep it short and sweet- This place is extremely mid. I was on a Disney vacation and had bought a dining plan previously so I decided to splurge and come to the paddlefish for dinner which costs two dine in credits. You get an entree , alcoholic drink and dessert (I would estimate around $90 for one person before tip). All of the food was mid, and the drinks were lacking excitement. The actual vibe of the place is pretty sterile and since it was nighttime we didn't really have a view. Our server was great though!
Booked a reservation here, and it's a good thing I did. They were very busy, even with a reservation. Our server was very kind. I ordered a lobster boil and had no idea it was going to be a full lobster. As I have only had a tail or claws. It was very hard to break it apart, my friend ended up hurting his hands on the shell. The server eventually helped us out. Everything was delicious also. The server was awesome. She surprised me with a birthday sundae. It was super good and had a gluten free brownie on it. I would definitely come back here again in the future.
First the smell in here is incredible. I love the decor and the open shrimp bowl kitchen. The wait staff was very kind. The drinks were delicious. We shared several appetizers and they were great. The fried calamari wasn't as crispy as I would like but the dip was good. The scallops were incredible.
Everything was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and I loved the sides. The key lime spritz was so sweet and delicious! Our server was nice, but took some time to come back at the end of our meal. The space was beautiful though and had an elevator and changing tables which are important to us now as parents!
definition of mediocre. got the herb parmesan fries and crispy shrimp as appetizers and those were toooo good. the entrees left a lot to be desired unfortunately. shrimp pasta was sort of bland, the pork tasted strongly of fajita veggies, which isn't bad but that shouldn't be the main flavor i taste, and the salmon was dry like there was barely any type of sauce on it. it's not like this was insanely bad, it was mostly fine, but those small things made it kinda eh but what is really carrying my ranking are those herb parmesan fries were delishhhhh. the place was very pretty though
Great option at downtown Disney/disney springs. Nice place expect a wait try to get a wait in advance if your in a small party ask to sit at the bar. Paddlefish is a seafood-focused, fine-dining restaurant located on a cool reimagined steamboat at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, with waterfront views from most tables, a rooftop lounge for events (it was closed when we went, and a menu with fresh seafood, steaks, and craft cocktails. Great for people watching, families, work groups. But it's an upscale experience, food is a bit inconsistent with the price, Cuisine: Seafood-centric, sith daily catches, crab, scallops, and also steaks and chops. I had a grouper with puff cream pepper on top and it was amazing : Upscale, with 360-degree views of Lake Buena Vista and Disney Springs, Shrimp pasta was a vernal sneak great deal lots of shrimp Grouper with asparagus (lots of sauce wish they as a bit more on the side and less drenching the food ) but still delicious Visit Captain Handsome at the Bar for a real drink and visual treat. He has great recommendations
My fiancé and I had great dinner here!! One of the highlights was the delicious lobster corn dogs, which were crispy and flavorful and definitely worth ordering. It was something we've never seen before. The aioli it was served with paired very nicely. For entrees, I had the shrimp pasta, which our waitress Natalia recommended. I ordered it without asparagus. I was very happy with it. Flavors were great! My fiancé ordered the ribeye, and he said it was cooked exactly how a steak should be; simple, well-prepared, and not over seasoned. It was served with kale which was dressed nicely and Parmesan fries. Natalia truly stood out as a rockstar server. Her recommendation made a big difference in our experience. Pro tip: ask for Parmesan and red pepper flakes on the side. Mix a few sprinkles (preference based) into the pasta and then dip the bread into the leftover sauce at the bottom of the dish! It was so yummy! I had every last drop of that sauce. This was a fantastic spot for dinner!
I've seen this place a few times when I was at Disney Springs and always wanted to eat here and I got the opportunity to do so during my birthday trip. The wait was a bit long but I think it is for all restaurants there. Obviously the outside is really cute like a giant paddle boat, but the inside is also really cute with the inside boat theme too. The views are also really fun with car boats driving by and all kinds of fun stuff to watch. Our server was a little strange, but he was nice and efficient so no complaints there. I got the FLORIDA GROUPER which was Pan seared grouper, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, lemon and it was very yummy. We also got the Keylime pie, which had torched meringue, which was also really good. I will absolutely return next time I'm in Disney Springs.
Went for lunch on a Saturday. It was busy, but not insane. Only a 10 minute walk in wait for 4 people. Once we were sat, it was a full 10 minutes before anyone brought us water. Once we finally got water and met our waiter, we ordered drinks. It was at least another 10 minutes to get them, and they were wrong. They let us keep them and then brought us the correct drinks. Food came out relatively quick (in comparison) and it was all room temperature. I ordered the lobster roll, and confirmed it was served warm. It was brought to the table "deconstructed", meaning a room temperature plain toasted un-buttered roll, a bowl of undressed shredded lettuce, and a bowl of plain lobster meat that was cool. No mayo, no butter, no celery. It was insanely disappointing. Save yourself a trip and just go to Boathouse
My family and I had dinner here tonight based off the fact that their online menu states they have chocolate mousse cake which is my mom's favorite. The service was excellent and our server was great but the food was mediocre. It was ok but nothing to rave about. For the prices I'd expect better. -bread, good no complaints -raw oysters good -fried green tomatoes, different but we've had better -The grouper was dry and the artichokes and tomatoes with it were a bit oily -linguini and clams, we've had better -stuffed cod no complaints - key lime pie, meh nothing special, lack luster plating - Chocolate Mousse cake which- doesn't exist. Sadly they no longer have it on their menu. If you are going to update their menu you need to update it online because that's just good business practice. That was why we went in the first place and a big disappointment. Probably would not go back given the chance.
9 years ago
Went here for Magical Dining.. Didn't have reservations but we came at around 5pm & were seated with no problem. By the time we left it was packed though! We both had the Clam chowder which was good, I had shrimp & grits which had good flavor & my wife The Trout which she said was ok but a bit salty.. We finished with Key lime pie which was very good & carrot cake which looked dry & was very dry. Would not get it again! Overall the service was typical great Disney service. We would come back but only for magical dining.. read more
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Jimmy K.
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7 years ago
The staff at Paddlefish and Kate Harrelson (senior event sales manager) did a fantastic job planning and hosting our wedding! My husband and I found out about Paddlefish on Pinterest, and decided when we visited Disney in the fall that we would get married there. Kate was very understanding of our needs, and flexible with our menu. Thank you so much to the incredible staff at Paddlefish! We had a wonderful and intimate ceremony followed by a beautiful reception. read more
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Overpriced place. Great views. Ask for frank to be your server. Great guy with great tricks. Food is good. I had it better other places but it does the job. Very nice decorations. Great for family read more
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Joshua H.
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7 years ago
this place was outstanding. service was amazing, food was beyond fresh and extremely flavorful. I had the salmon, cooked exactly how I like it over a bed of vegetables and couscous. My mom had the catch of the day which was Canadian Halibut. It was served with grilled asparagus, cauliflower puree (amazing) and shrimp/scallop corn bread stuffing. They have a delicious Moscato that paired great with both. Definitely will be back- my new favorite restaurant in Disney Springs. read more
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Jimmy K.
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8 years ago
One of my favorite restaurants at Disney Springs! Great food and wonderful service! I love the shrimp & grits & the crab cake BLT! Also David Russell 5 Star service!! What a guy! Highly recommend this restaurant and ask for David Russell! He knows his stuff! read more
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Thank you for dining with us! We look forward to seeing you again!
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We called late in the afternoon and asked if we could add people to our reservation. Despite the reservation system showing no availability for a larger party, the hostess assured us it would be no problem. We arrived about 15 minutes early and were still seated within 10 minutes. Our server, Lindsey L., was polite and engaging and had a lovely disposition. She joked around with my dad and gave us great info about the menu. We had the shrimp cocktail and crab cake starters and they were amazing. The crab cake is one of the best I've had and could easily be an entree because of the accompaniments. The scallops and the osso bucco were also delicious. The drinks are pricey, but tasty and the whole experience was worth every penny. read more
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Jimmy K.
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Stopped in for snacks & cocktails. Beyond great. Amazing views of Disney Springs. $36 lobster guacamole could feed for, but enough for a hungry two. Large chunks of lobster. Creamy and delish. Also ordered shrimp cocktail, large, fresh and awesome. If you like vodka, Captain Handsome is the drink to get! Tasty & refreshing with thyme & raspberry. read more
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One of our favorite places to stop every Disney trip! We have been coming here since it was Fultons and were never disappointed. We always have excellent service and food! The las visit was the first time using the Disney dining plan so we got a lot more to eat then normal. The table side lobster guacamole was amazing and our server was so fun and knowledgeable of the drink menu and helped us pick the perfect drinks for our meals! We all had the king crab legs and were not disappointed! Cooked to perfection and tasty! Can't wait to visit again in February! read more
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Sarah F.
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Food was excellent, service by Semih T was fantastic. Our 8 yo daughter asked him if we could sit in his section tomorrow, even asked his table numbers he was that great with us! Being from the service industry, great service is much appreciated! Thank you Semih for kicking of our anniversary weekend with a bang!!! read more
9 years ago
We decided to try Paddlefish for lunch today. We were very impressed by the decor and friendly, attentive staff. Rose was an amazing server. She had great recommendations and was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We ran into Adam at the bar. He was a favorite from Frontera Cocina. In lieu of dessert, we made our way to the bar where he made us 2 cocktails that were excellent. He was friendly and engaging. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu in the future. read more
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Jimmy K.
Glad you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for sharing photos.
6 years ago
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Sarah F.
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5 years ago
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8 years ago
Awesome bloody mary. Food was good service was good. Sat at the bar was told 1-1.5 hour wait, lots of empty tables.... read more
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We went for the live music and cocktails. The music was nice. Acoustic guitar and vocals with a beautiful view of Disney Springs and the fireworks from Epcot. It was disappointing to wait more than 20 minutes for a bottle of champagne only to have it served warm and have to ask a manager for a bucket of ice. It seemed everything took awhile to come from the bar. Even when ordering a burger medium rare and a bottle of red wine, the burger was cooked well done and the bottle of wine didn't arrive until after our meal was almost done. When letting our server know we were waiting on red wine for the meal, her only response was "I put the order in at the same time?" I understand this is a new business since February 2017, so I will give them time to figure out the logistics of basic service and try again, but currently I do not recommend this place for a special occasion read more
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1670 E Buena Vista Dr
Orlando, FL 32830
Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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Do you offer Alaskan king crab legs?
Christina, We currently do not offer Alaskan King Crab. We do have Snow Crab as well as Maine…
Do we need reservations to dine here? I went to Disney Springs last month and all the restaurants…
Disney Springs is super busy, so I would definitely recommend reservations. If Open Table tells you they are sold out, call the restaurant directly.
Do you have to go to Disney / buy admission to go to this restaurant?
This restaurant is located in Disney Springs, which is admission free for visitors. You will have to get yourself there, which can involve taxis, cars, buses or watercraft, depending on where you start from, but there are many cost-free ways.
Hi, dooes anyone know if they are currently offering take-out or is it dine-in with reservation only?
Dine in only
Do they have a Happy Hour? Food and drinks?
Not that I know of. I never saw anything listed
What's the difference between the crab boils and the crab entrees?
Broiled vs boiled. The Entree is much better but is less and more expensive. I'd recommend the entree if cost isn't a factor.
Does this restaurant move at all?? I know it's "docked" on the water but I get motion sickness easily and if it sways even a tiny bit, I will feel it!
No movement at all! Should be good 👍🏻
What's the difference between the Snow Crab, served with Corn and New Potatoes for $40 and the Snow Crab seafood boil, served with corn on the cob,red potatoes, and corn bread for $29? Why is the one $11 more?
I think you get a smaller amount.
Are the king crab legs all you can eat?
No! Ala carte and I believe they were market price when we were there in Sep. I want to say my husband added them on to his entree and they were $30-$40 add on.
Can you get the steam pots with the dining plan, more specifically the build your own?
Yes! You can get whatever off the menu using the DDP, just know that everything is worth 2 table services and something's will have an additional up charge (DD+17)
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