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The Boathouse, Lake Buena Vista, FL

The Boathouse

4.7
4.7
16190 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1620 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM
Booked 200 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
The Boathouse is located at Disney Springs, with an award-winning menu featuring an Oyster Bar, Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Chops, and a special menu for kids. Enjoy upscale shopping at The Boatique and the thrill of water adventures including Captain-Guided Amphicar Tours. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The BOATHOUSE offers five private and semi-private dining locations with waterfront views that are available. Full-buyout events are also available upon request. Our menus feature a variety of BOATHOUSE favorites, fully customizable for your event and dietary needs. Please contact: bhpdr@grgmc.com
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (312) 587-0508
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Buena Vista
  • Cross street
    Please allow extra time for Disney Parking
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    When Parking at Disney Springs, Please arrive at least 60 minutes before any reservation, Digital message boards along Buena Vista Drive will indicate when garages and surface lots are full. Due to limited capacity, we may need to occasionally pause parking and pedestrian entry. Parking may be more available earlier in the day Monday through Thursday- Our Parking lots often reach capacity on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Captain's Sing Along Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Grab your Captains Hat and join us for our Sing Along Brunch! Enjoy Chef's brunch specials like our Biscoff Cookie Waffle with cookie butter syrup and Crabcakes Benedict! Wear your favorite Captains Hat and receive a free mimosa. Hats available for purchase at our Boatique or bring your own!
    Captain's Sing Along Brunch Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Amphicar Tour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
    The BOATHOUSE is the only place in the world that offers the unforgettable & thrilling experience of a Captain’s Guided Tour in a vintage Amphicar. These rare cars drive on land and enter the water with a splash, taking you on a Captain Guided, 20-minute tour of the landmarks of Disney Springs. Tours are offered on a first come, first serve basis starting at 10am daily (weather permitting). Sign up in The BOATHOUSE Boatique. $125 per car (3-4 people in the car per tour). Hours and prices are subject to change without notice.
    Amphicar Tour Photo

What 16,190 people are saying

The Boathouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Seafood

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Most Booked

  • Orlando

    Seafood

  • Orlando

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Disney Springs is renowned for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," offering a menu filled with fresh seafood and signature dishes. Guests love the "beautiful atmosphere" and "stunning lake views." The restaurant is perfect for celebrations, with "friendly and attentive staff" who enhance the overall dining experience.
16,191 Reviews
  1. VINCENZO

    Orlando1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    A little disappointed with the service at this establishment. It feels like service standards are slipping everywhere these days, but here it was especially noticeable. Our server wasn’t friendly — she seemed bothered to be there and disappeared for long periods. Service was slow, and she lacked basic serving skills: fingers inside the glasses when bringing drinks, serving me before my wife, not checking in to see if we enjoyed our entrees, and not even knowing how to properly pour a beer. Pretty sad experience overall.

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  2. Carin VIP

    Orlando44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters are delicious. The lobster roll is my husband’s favorite and my favorite is the Yellowfin tuna poke. First time trying the whipped edamame appetizer. It did not disappoint. Staff and server were fabulous.

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  3. Christina

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended! Food was delicious and fresh, very family friendly as well. They had live music which just added to the overall wonderful experience.

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  4. Ray

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my two daughters. Food was amazing. Server was so friendly. This is a must on our Disney area trips. Call it my happy place. Never disappoints!
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Robin

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a party of 14 for an engagement party. Everyone and everything was fantastic.
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Anne

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved the musicians playing the piano. They were the best. It truly made the experience special
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Mike

    Kent1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was poor and slow and food was ok but not to the level expected for the price

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  8. Jennifer

    E. Tennessee4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here many, many times and we keep coming back because the service, atmosphere and food are generally outstanding. This time, the service and atmosphere were excellent, however, the food was a bit of a let down for one member of our party. They ordered the Mahi sandwich and it smelled very strongly of fish, which is not normal for Mahi. Our server was really great about it, but it was a real letdown because we don't get to eat here often and they didn't get to enjoy a much anticipated meal. Although this was a real bummer, it doesn't reflect all of the other awesome experiences we have had here in the past. Furthermore, Jorge was quite possibly the best server that has ever assisted us here. We hope the food was a fluke and things are back to normal when next we visit.

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  9. Judy

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are going to Disney Springs The Boathouse needs to be on your list of restaurants to check out! Whether you want to snack on delicious appetizers, have a fun kids meal in a cool car, enjoy a freshly made salad or experiences one of their amazing signature dishes, the Boathouse menu has it! The food is high quality and the service is excellent. Special occasions receive a free cupcake, so let them know it is your Birthday or Anniversary.
    The BoathouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the great review. We look forward to seeing you back soon!

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  10. Danny VIP

    Oklahoma City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent as you would expect and hope for during a vacation . Food selection was good but bland for the preparation and not as fresh as I was expecting

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FAQs

The Boathouse is rated 4.7 stars by 16190 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orlando / Central Florida East
  4. Orlando
  5. Lake Buena Vista

Make a reservation


Booked 200 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Boathouse

1620 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Please allow extra time for Disney Parking
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Buena Vista
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    When Parking at Disney Springs, Please arrive at least 60 minutes before any reservation, Digital message boards along Buena Vista Drive will indicate when garages and surface lots are full. Due to limited capacity, we may need to occasionally pause parking and pedestrian entry. Parking may be more available earlier in the day Monday through Thursday- Our Parking lots often reach capacity on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The BOATHOUSE offers five private and semi-private dining locations with waterfront views that are available. Full-buyout events are also available upon request. Our menus feature a variety of BOATHOUSE favorites, fully customizable for your event and dietary needs. Please contact: bhpdr@grgmc.com
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (312) 587-0508
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