Paddlefish

We had a fantastic dinner at Paddlefish in Disney Springs! From the moment we arrived, the service was top-notch. Matt took care of us and was absolutely on point with his customer service—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The food was just as impressive. We especially enjoyed the clam chowder, the linguine clam pasta, and their soft bread. We also tried the crab cake, and it was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful, and definitely a must-try. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a quality seafood dining experience in Disney Springs!

Absolutely loved our experience at Paddlefish! The oysters were incredibly fresh and flavorful — easily some of the best I’ve had. I also ordered the lobster roll, and it was perfection: buttery, packed with lobster, and served on a perfectly toasted roll. Our waitress was fantastic — friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. You can really taste the freshness in every bite. Highly recommend for seafood lovers!

I originally visited this restaurant when Downtown Disney first opened. It has changed a lot (the original restaurant felt more like the actual boat it’s supposed to be, while this current iteration feels more like a regular restaurant stuck to the side of a boat). In either case the food is excellent. I had the crab cake and the the Shrimp pasta and they were both delicious. The waiter was very helpful and pleasant as well. Make sure you have a reservation or you may have to wait an hour or longer.

Paddlefish: Delicious Seafood and Fantastic Service from Penelope, But Pricey for Frequent Visits Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars) Paddlefish offers a unique and stylish dining experience aboard a steamboat in Disney Springs. The location and ambiance are definitely a draw, especially if you can snag a table with a view of the water. The seafood here is undeniably fresh and well-prepared – we thoroughly enjoyed the crab, which was cooked to perfection and tasted incredibly high-quality. However, it's worth noting that the prices at Paddlefish are quite high, which unfortunately means we can only justify a visit once a year during our Disney World trips. While the food quality is excellent, it's definitely a splurge. Despite the cost, our dining experience this year was made particularly enjoyable by our server, Penelope. She was absolutely fantastic! Penelope was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She offered excellent recommendations and made sure we felt well taken care of throughout our entire meal. Her warm personality and genuine enthusiasm truly made our evening special. Overall, Paddlefish is a great choice for a special occasion or a once-a-year treat due to its higher price point. The atmosphere is lovely, and the food is top-notch. A special shout-out to Penelope for providing exceptional service that truly made our visit memorable!

AMAZING on every level! This is the place you want to go to celebrate that special occasion. Every single dish was delicately crafted to elevate your taste buds. The crab guacamole was incredible! Loved the espresso martini and old fashioned. The cocktails here are well done! The service was fantastic and worth the price. It's such a unique concept, making a boat a restaurant, but it works, and the views are worth it.

Today we finally had the chance to try this beautiful restaurant! It stands out from the other restaurants in Disney Springs, both externally and internally! We thought it would be hard to find a table, but despite it being a Friday, we got seated very quickly (in 10 minutes)! The lady was very kind and helpful, and the server was also nice and clearly well-prepared with the menu, helping us navigate it! The food is in a higher price range, but in return, the quality is also higher! Our order arrived quickly, and everything was very tasty! I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone!

Everything was amazing! My mom and I went here for her birthday and we ordered mussels, lobster corn dogs, the stuffed cod, shrimp pasta, grouper, scallops, and omg- the sangria, the key lime pie and the chocolate cake- EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD! And, Eric, our server- he was even more amazing! He was there to offer us suggestions and was so patient, kind and attentive with us and very knowledgeable! I would recommend this place every time you come to Disney Springs in Orlando: 10/10

In short, it was a fantastic experience. The seafood was 10/10, the service (shout out to our server Rafael) was 10/10, and the atmosphere was 10/10. Yes, it is a little bit on the pricey side but they did not disappoint with the quality. We came for dinner on April 4, 2025 and left wanting to come back. We wanted to try the crab guacamole but it would’ve been too big for the 2 of us, so we will have to try next time we come with our friends.