There are so many restaurants to choose from during a visit to Disney Springs, the downtown shopping and dining center at Walt Disney World. It can be overwhelming to pick one if you’re traveling with kids and need a family-friendly menu for everyone to enjoy. One of my very favorite places to eat at Disney Springs is The Boathouse. It has been on my Disney itinerary for most trips over the last few years but curious if this is a good restaurant for you? Check out The Boathouse menu suggestions and tips below! If you are interested in dining at The Boathouse, here are a few things you need to know before you head to the restaurant:
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1620 E. Buena Vista Dr.Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 For the best chance at getting a table, I strongly encourage you to make dining reservations in advance. The Boathouse is easier to get a reservation than other Disney dining options, but it is still a smart idea to plan ahead. If you’re looking to save money, reserve a lunch instead of dinner since the food items are a little bit cheaper earlier in the day. Phone: 407-939-2628 FUN TIP: If you’re staying at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, you can take a ferry boat over to Disney Springs and then simply walk over to the restaurant. Otherwise, you can drive to Disney Springs and park in their large lots and walk from there. There is no parking RIGHT at the restaurant, plan for a 5 minute walk from the lot to the restaurant. The entire place is boat themed and you’ll find ocean front decor in every nook and cranny of the place. My kids were tickled pink by the booths shaped like boats. BONUS: Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift?? Be sure to take a swing by the gift shop before you leave. So many fun finds. You can view the entire Boathouse menu here, but here are some of our favorites: My oldest daughter took the chance on the shrimp mac and cheese with spicy andouille sausage. The thick, creamy cheese sauce and savory shrimp help to temper the spice and the entire dish was drool-worthy. I couldn’t stop sneaking bites. She took a chance on our family vacation and tried fish tacos for the first time. She absolutely loved them. I blinked and her meal had disappeared. She appreciated that the condiments were served on the side so she could pick and choose what went on top of each taco. We had ordered a caesar salad to pass family-style so I could get a little more veggies into the kids so that helped fill me up, too. It is a very small portion though, so either order it as an appetizer to share or plan to add a side dish or salad if you have a heartier appetite. Rich and creamy, it was so delicious it disappeared before I could get a picture of it! These items are often more affordable than full entrees and portions are usually generous enough that we can fill up on a few cheaper things that we share.
Classic Caesar or Garden SaladsFresh-cut French Fries Shareable PlateBaby Carrots & Broccolini SideRed Potatoes SideDockside Shrimp Boil: A full entree that would be easy to share.Peel and Eat Key West Shrimp: An appetizer that would add protein to the salads or soup
