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The Boathouse, Lake Buena Vista, FL

The Boathouse

4.7 (16397)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1620 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 203 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

  • The Best of the Boathouse!

    $150.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Cheers to 10 years! Join us to celebrate The Boathouse Restaurant’s 10th Anniversary with this “Best of the Boathouse” Experience. Enjoy a 3 -course Prix Fixe Lunch Menu featuring our favorite Boathouse dishes. $150 for 2 adults + $20 for kids ages 12 and under (tax & gratuity not included). Each adult will receive a special commemorative Boathouse t-shirt, each child will receive a rubber duck and your group will receive one scenic Amphicar ride for up to 4 people around Lake Buena Vista. Make your lunch reservation today! (Lunch only on Non-Holidays, Monday-Friday from 11am-3pm, Amphicars hold 2-4 people and ride availability is weather permitting)
    The Best of the Boathouse! Photo
  • 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 16,397 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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, located at Disney Springs, offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and top-notch service." Guests rave about the "fantastic atmosphere" and "beautiful waterfront views." Regulars appreciate the "extensive menu" featuring fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and delectable filet mignon sliders. Reservations are recommended for "best seating."
16,397 Reviews
  1. Aimee VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victoria was a fantastic server. She went out of her way to make sure we had an excellent dining experience.
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Zach

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a great dinner and have great servers however running an hour behind reservation times for reservations made way in advance is unacceptable

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  3. Michael

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Rolls were warm and delicious. Filet cooked perfectly Med Rare and flavorful. Asparagus and Mac and Cheese were perfect. Waitress was complaining that it was too hot to work outside (we were on the patio). Key lime pie is a must dessert.

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  4. Megan

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is always amazing and food is great! My kids love the shrimp cocktail and the salmon meal from the kids menu. Of course we always have multiple servings of the complementary bread that is served. It is delicious!
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Carole VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Even though we had a reservation, we had to wait 30 minutes just to be seated. My son was hungry, so we made the reservation in advance for 4:45pm. We had to give up on the reservation and go to another restaurant.

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  6. Shannon

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time af the restaurant and the experience was great!
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Sherri

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, a little over priced but you are on Disney property so it’s expected. Our server was OUTSTANDING! She was energetic, helpful, friendly and caring! Now the downfall. We were celebrating a birthday and had plans after dinner. We had reservations and were not seated until 1 hour AFTER our reserved time. Standing outside in “feel like temp” 105! Didn’t even hand out water for the crowd of people they had waiting. I realize it was Father’s Day, however I had reservations, made well in advance. Needless to say, our after dinner plans fell through due to their overbooking or being unable to handle a crowd. You can do better Boathouse, I was VERY disappointed! We dropped lots of $$$$ for a party of 8 and I feel you need to make some improvements on how you schedule your reservations.

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  8. Jason

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Boathouse needs to figure out how to check in guess in a timely manor. Even with a reservation you have to wait in a 45 minute line to check in outside, then once checked in you wait 45 minutes to receive a text to go wait in another line for 30 minutes to then have to wait again for a host to seat you. This process is extremely unorganized and could be much simpler. Food runner brought out 2 lobster rolls that were missing sauce mix. Bar took over 45 minutes to get drinks made. Some of this was expected because it was Father’s Day but you would expect with this price range and it being Disney they could handle this volume. Server was kind and did a great job, food and drinks were excellent when received.
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the feedback and review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Sarah

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations for Father’s Day yesterday & had a great time. Music was great. Our sever was attentive and made sure everything was to our liking. Environment is always fun. As locals, we always love having lunch & dinner at the Boathouse. Just an overall wonderful experience. Highly Recommend.
    The BoathouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Julie

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved everything about this place. I ordered the Lobster Oscar and it was delicious. Service was great! Definitely will be back!
    The BoathouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

The Boathouse is rated 4.7 stars by 16397 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Orlando / Central Florida East
  4. Orlando
  5. Lake Buena Vista

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 203 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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