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The Boathouse

4.8
4.8
11802 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Enjoy upscale, family-friendly waterfront dining featuring spectacular floating artwork: dream boats from the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. Immerse yourself both on land and on water with live music, guided tours aboard the Captain’s piloted Italian Water Taxi, as well as guided Amphicar rides. Enter the water with a splash, while you go for a 20 minute tour of the landmarks of Disney Springs. This incredible culinary experience is showcased in an expansive restaurant with three distinctive bars, including The Dock Bar, built over the water. The BOATHOUSE is managed by the internationally renowned and award winning Gibsons Restaurant Group, celebrated for exceptional food and extraordinary service. Delight in our gourmet menu served daily until 2 a.m. featuring steaks, chops, fresh seafood and our raw bar.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 281 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (407) 939-2628

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Robert B. Getchell II

  • Neighborhood

    Lake Buena Vista

  • Cross street

    Hotel Plaza Blvd.

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

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What 11,802 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Great for scenic views

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    American

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Most Booked

  • Orlando

    Great for scenic views

  • Orlando

    American

  • Orlando

    Most Booked

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  1. SRQgirl

    Tampa

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Steaks done perfectly, generous cocktails, outstanding service by Dena and team. An enjoyable evening where you can feel special in a busy place at Disney Springs.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to serving you again soon!

  2. NicoleC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the boathouse!!! Excellent food and service. We sat outside and it was beautiful

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to serving you again soon!

  3. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent experience at The Boathouse!! Food was outstanding, as always! So good I forgot to stop and take pictures. Wonderful environment with great views while you dine. Service is fabulous - high five to Hayley who took great care of us during our visit.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to serving you again soon!

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time diners at Boathouse. Reservations made through Open Table with a dining request. We arrived early, and were seated immediately at a table matching our request. Our server was friendly, yet efficient to our dining experience. Our meal selections exceeded our expectations. A complete dining experience.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to serving you again soon!

  5. MaureenL

    Orlando

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating final radiation treatment and Rang the Bell. Great reason to celebrate at our favorite restaurant. Great food and amazing staff.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoCONGRATS and thank you for the wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back!

  6. MelindaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious and the servers are always amazing.
  7. NYFoodie1

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Disney visit. Lovely experience. Honored our reservation on time. Fantastic server, delicious food. Expensive but worth it.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back!

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food, great service fantastic old fashion! We had a great evening wife got the yellow fin tuna fantastic my filet was awesome.

    The BoathouseResponded 3 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you soon!

  9. TraceeT

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for family to meet for dinner. Crab cakes and steaks were delicious. This was our second time and did not disappoint. Being from Chicago, you can definitely tell it’s a Gibson’s restaurant by the quality.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back!

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food and service were great. My garden salad was missing the garden, but they promptly brought more veggies upon request. It is a busy, loud place, so don't expect a quiet, romantic dinner. Overall, I would recommend it.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back!

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Always wonderful to visit The Boathouse! Lucky Dux did not disappoint. Still the best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  12. TandL

    Naples

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful meal. Perfectly prepared and in a beautiful setting outdoors. Service a little rushed but we would return.

    The BoathouseResponded 3 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you soon!

  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent casual dining experience with upscale seafood options. Service was very quick and efficient and very accommodating for my daughters allergies .

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  14. Lockport

    Manitoba

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The restaurant is ok with a unique vibe. My wife and I had dinner there after having read reviews on trip advisor. I personally think it is over hyped and the food is just ok and not worth the price. She had more flavourful salmon at both Longhorns Steakhouse and Bahama Breeze restaurants. I had the lobster roll which came with fries and not worth the price and the taste was just ok. Not much for shrimp or crab options either. I expected better from what is supposed to be a good seafood restaurant. We won’t be back. I guess the selling point is the view over the water.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Normally love The Boathouse, always clear it was Gibson’s quality… this visit, wasn’t packed, but service was slow, food was cold and dry, it clearly sat too long… my roasted chicken was sooo dry… and the server while Profesional, was like a robot with RBF. Disappointed, may not return. Great location, great ambiance, missed the mark this visit!
  16. Dink

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Matthew in Disney Springs Boathouse was the best! Very attentive. We celebrated my son's birthday and he made it extra special. Will definitely be coming back in June!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Horrible food cold late really late service we waited over 1.45 minute for food and entrees to arrive
  18. boatslip7

    New England

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fun, vibrant restaurant. Great food and bar. Nice water views.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  19. DebbieZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my parent's 50th anniversary at the Boathouse on Sunday, March 26th. It was amazing. Due to my mother's terminal illness, we needed some accommodations and the staff could not have been more gracious and kind. Kylene, our server, was the sweetest, most efficient, and genuine person. We were very thankful for her and she made this event even more special. My mother and father both enjoyed this day at Disney Springs and the fabulous meal at the Boathouse due the amazing service and atmosphere. Thank you very much to everyone.

    The BoathouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for the wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back!

  20. MichelleL

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Best seafood I've had in a long time. Service was amazing

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  21. staceyk

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Disney Springs! Our server was amazing! Food and drinks were delicious! Looking forward to going back!

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  22. ErinND

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both excellent. They are an excellent choice if you have food allergies.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  23. Davie123

    Tahoe

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our early dinner outside in a lovely area overlooking the lake with shade and a ceiling fan. Our waiter was outstanding, the drinks and food wonderful, and we appreciated the manager, Scott, stopping by to check on us. In fact, the whole experience was so nice, we booked an outdoor table for brunch the following day!

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  24. Patricia

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The server was great, attentive, friendly and helpful. The food came within 15 to 20 minutes gap. My guest soup came first and was a little salty. My lobster roll came as I mentioned 15 minutes later. I have had the lobster roll many times before , actually was there a few weeks before and was fantastic, as usual. This time, it seems they forgot to deliver my order, so the roll which is normally toasted right before was cold. I know the lobster is cold but the bread made all the difference. I might not return for the lobster roll.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. The food is outstanding, drinks on point, and the outside seating was perfect. I will definitely go back next time we are in Orlando.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  26. TerriL

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Waiter was amazing…great service. Shrimp appetizer was really good, bread good. I had macaroni and cheese (side for 2) - just ok. Side salads were not cold and at $8 each definitely not worth it. My hubby thoroughly enjoyed his ahi tuna. We weren’t impressed with the food before and definitely won’t be coming back. Service and ambiance not worthy of ok food
  27. DeidraB

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boathouse has amazing food. Being able to book via Open Table is the best of both worlds (disney dining and foodie experiences). We loved the fantastic service. Looking forward to dining there again.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  28. FrancesD

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming to the boathouse that has been built. We are passholders and DVC owners we bring all of our families. We are here at least every Friday, Saturday and Sunday eat at the boathouse exclusively. They are the best TEN STARS

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  29. MikeB

    Baltimore

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent lobster rolls and there are GF options. Lemon drop martini is a bit off.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The restaurant was busy, as to be expected, but the service was super slow. Food was super expensive and didn’t come with a side. My drink wasn’t even good. Bummer. Probably will not eat here again
  31. MichelleP

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered pink moon oysters and Caesar salad for apps and seared Ahi tuna and cedar plank salmon for mains. Everything was fantastic! Matthew is a great server.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance fantastic. We ordered the crab stuffed avocado, seared tuna, and carpaccio — all was great except carpaccio. We only had a bite or two and considered sending it back. Just lacked flavor. The kids meal was a great value at $11 and came in a cute boat car. We had the kids grilled salmon and fries. Healthy portion of salmon and it was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the boat cars go by and a lovely sunset. Our favorite Disney springs restaurant so far!

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  33. JennyC

    Naples

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, and our waiter was exceptional! We can’t wait to go back!

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  34. MeganA

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Charlie, was wonderful! Attentive and personable.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great meal and thanks for bringing back the strawberry shortcake

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The calamari was amazing. The kids salmon was phenomenal. The mahi tacos were good. Impeccable atmosphere. Service was very good

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  37. MichaelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the boathouse! We come every time we're in town. Great for families and great food, especially compared to some of the other Disney springs restaurants.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  38. BigGuy1776

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our meal. Loved the outdoor dining, Great service. Great recommendations.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  39. CHausmann

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always a great experience. Tyl was our server and she did a great job. If you are there soon be sure to have the strawberry shortcake. The pastry chef makes a perfect biscuit for it and the Florida strawberries were sweet.

    The BoathouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

  40. MaryL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vacation dinner while at Disney World with friends, excellent dinner.

    The BoathouseResponded on March 23, 2023Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

FAQs

The Boathouse is rated 4.8 stars by 11802 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 281 times today
Google Map for The Boathouse

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

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Hotel Plaza Blvd.

  • Neighborhood

    Lake Buena Vista

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Robert B. Getchell II

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

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