Paddlefish

My overall experience at Paddlefish fulfilled me both internally and externally. I was impressed by the type of seafood they had and their creative dishes, like the mahi with salsa verde. The staff was both welcoming and gave me space to think about what I wanted to eat while also offering helpful suggestions from the menu. Being on the steamboat gave me the sense of dining on a cruise ship but with a soft, modern twist. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys higher-end seafood and a beautiful view overlooking Disney Springs. And you don’t have to rely only on my opinion—online reviews and articles, including those on OpenTable, consistently praise the food, service, and atmosphere as well. Altogether, the quality and the consistency across other diners’ experiences make Paddlefish a place I’d happily return to time and time again.

I’ve always been intrigued to go there whenever we visited Orlando — it looks incredible from the outside. The service was good; they start you off with homemade bread and butter. The menu has a nice variety. We had the salmon and the calamari. Our server was very attentive. The portions were generous and flavorful. Some dishes are a little pricey, but it’s worth the experience. I recommend sitting by the window to enjoy the lake view. Highly recommended.

We ate dinner at Paddlefish on a Friday evening. There were 4 in our party, including 2 kids. We were sat fairly quickly but then we waited…for water, for a drink order, for bread, for anything. I know sometimes you may wait to get in your initial orders for beverages or appetizers but I don’t know that I have ever waited for water. It’s usually filled upon seating and then you are given time to look over a menu. The area where we were sat was probably “that room” where they banish anyone with children. It was loud, visually lack luster and didn’t have the view of the water that prompted us to pick the restaurant in the first place. I asked about moving but was told the house was full (during the walk in I viewed several tables empty in other dining areas). I ordered the fried green tomatoes which were delicious. My husband did mussels and enjoyed them as well. He ordered steak which I thought was very good. I had the fish which was cooked perfectly but the flavor of the sauce was lacking. It seemed like it needed a little more salt and/or some citrus. I also got the maque choux and it was spectacular. Honestly the fish could’ve been served a top that and it would’ve been perfection. I can’t say enough about that dish. Their cocktails were great and so was the wine selection.

We went pretty late for dinner around 8pm, as all restaurants were having long waiting times. Maybe that’s why the food was not 5 stars. Of the six of us, 3 were happy with the food: the file mignon, the swordfish and the short ribs, two were ok - the scallops dish was not warm enough and were low in flavor, the accompanying beans had no flavor at all. One unlucky guest had the burata salad and found it too salty and the calamari with shishito peppers which was simply cold, with dry calamari- a dish that was not freshly made at all, at least that’s how we felt. They took it off the bill, but the point is we were hungry. The waitress was nice and attentive, the cocktails were interesting - lili’s sideboat a bit bitter, Hawaiian shipmate excellent. The experience would have been better if all our food was kept equally heated at least, as the prices are pretty high and the wait was pretty long. They add 18% tip for parties of six and above but the food quality goes down.

Rebecca is the best. Not only assisted me perfectly but since I’m noisy I was listening to the table beside me and she was amazing as well. Perception is everything since I’m a Manager and I like to recognize the people who helps me as well bc I’m grateful and appreciate amazing client care. This helps an organization to grow seamlessly in within. She must get promoted. Thank you Rebecca you the best and sweet. If I was living in Orlando I would recruit her to work with me bc isn’t to work for me is w me as a One Team. Thank you. Xmas bonus deserved.

Our dinner at Paddlefish was phenomenal! I ordered a Southside drink that wasn't on the menu and it was amazing! I also am celiac and the waitress talked to the chef and was able to alter my catfish so that it was sauteed instead of fried. I honestly think I would have liked this version better than the fried version! It was perfectly cooked and the vegetables and sauce that were in the dish were amazing. Everyone else at my table thoroughly enjoyed their meal as well. Would highly recommend. We did get reservations in advance.

Disney Springs was crowded and I thought we may have needed reservations, but was immediately seated with a view overlooking the lake. The appetizers were delicious, especially the Lobster Corndogs and ceviche. Food only gets four stars because while the stuffed Cod looked amazing, the Cod itself was only slightly warm, almost cold. But the food was tasty nonetheless. Pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately during a busy night. A little more upscale and refined than the kid-friendly places around if you’re looking for something different.

Great seafood restaurant on a boat in the middle of disney springs. The top deck was rented out for a private party, but we were able to sit on the bottom deck/ bar area and enjoyed the unusually cool Orlando day.

Paddlefish at Disney Springs was overall a good experience, but it did not quite stand out the way I hoped it would. The atmosphere is nice, and the location on the water is beautiful. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and has a great view, especially if you are seated near a window or on the upper deck. The service was friendly and the staff was attentive, which I appreciated. Nothing was bad, it just did not feel especially memorable or above average. The food was decent and everything we ordered was cooked properly, but the flavors were pretty basic for the price point. It was not bad at all, just not impressive. With so many amazing dining options at Disney Springs, I expected it to have more of a "wow" factor. Overall, I would call it good but mediocre. It is a solid choice if you want a relaxing meal with a nice view, but it would not be my first pick next time with all the other great restaurants nearby. Not a bad experience by any means, just not one that stood out.

The Paddlefish: a restaurant on a literal boat in the middle of Disney Springs. On a packed Friday night in November, we expected a two-hour wait everywhere... but Paddlefish had no wait. Were we fated mates? Read on, baby. We were seated on the second floor with a nice, seemingly knowledgeable server. We browsed the menu, ordered drinks, and then waited. And waited. When the drinks finally arrived (20 minutes later), my blackberry whiskey smash was great, but my friends' "very spicy" margaritas were so mild they had to muddle an extra side of jalapeños with their forks. Still vibin', we move on. Bread eventually appeared & the same amount given to the table of two next to us, even though we had six people. Still fine. We were here for friendship, okay? Food ordering took a while, but the real plot twist was my friend's medium-rare steak. When it finally arrived after everyone else's dishes were brought by runners; the steak was medium-well and cold. Fries? Cold. Green beans? Cold. I know because I took my friend tax. We couldn't find our server, so I asked someone to send her over. She was apologetic, my friend apologized back (she's a saint), and they sent the steak to be fixed. Twenty minutes later, the corrected steak arrived, hot and cooked properly... but now my friend had to eat alone while we all sat there done with our meals. We were ready to pay and escape for a Gideon's. This is where it went from mildly chaotic to unhinged. We used the QR code to pay by seat; amazing in theory. But the system dumped the ENTIRE table's gratuity onto Steak Friend, even though we each had receipts showing we paid our own portions. We flagged the server again. The manager arrived with security, telling someone on her walkie to "stand down," which was insane because we were sitting there calmly, exhausted and confused. We explained the situation repeatedly. The manager didn't understand, didn't believe us, or both. Even after seeing a friend's transaction as proof, nothing changed. She said she'd wipe the auto-gratuity and let Steak Friend tip manually. She did not do this. She even told the server, right in front of us, that she wouldn't get a tip. Shockingly unprofessional. After several rounds of confusion and incorrect math, my friend finally just paid whatever amount remained, even though it was still wrong. Nothing was comped. Not the cold steak, not the wait, not the billing mess, nothing. We left and stood in a long line at Gideon's for less time than it took Paddlefish to bring us bread. I have never seen such committed, weaponized incompetence. I hope future researchers study it.

Was in town for work and we wanted to walk around Disney Springs after a long day at a conference. Decided to come here for dinner and I honestly didn't have very high expectations. The restaurant was HUGE and loved the "boat." Staff was also very friendly. I ordered the pork chop - yeah i know i know, ordered pork chop at a fish restaurant? I absolutely did and NO REGRETS! It was delicious! Glad we ended up here for dinner because it did not disappoint!

I finally got to try Paddlefish! First of all it's a very nice looking restaurant that's a boat with a nice view. The food was delish and there were also fresh seafood options too. I had a great experience.

Second time here & still delicious! Lobster Corn dogs were only 24 at market price so it was a steal! Slightly smaller than your average corn dog and they were on skewers. Quite crispy, which was my favorite part. Less corn bready and more corn starchy but I was very happy with that crunchy surprise ! Bread with butter was ate more than necessary. Customer service was wonderful by Felicity and everyone. The views and ambiance are the reason to come here though! I asked for a table facing the water on the opposite side of the boat, from when you walk in, and I was not disappointed on the second floor!

TLDR: be prepared to wait and dish out a pretty penny for mid-food. It is really hit or miss. Even with a reservation be prepared to wait. We had a reservation for 7pm, didn't get sat until 7:15pm and our server didn't come and greet us until 7:30pm. Fortunately we weren't in any rush so we didn't mind, but make sure to allot more time than you'd want. We were taken to the 2nd floor, and it was quite loud. Hard to really have conversations within my table and our neighboring tables chairs were definitely hitting the backs of ours. The seafood tower was delicious. A great variety of seafood & cold apps to start. I really enjoyed the blue crab ceviche. For my main I got the linguine & clam and was a little disappointed. There's potential but after eating the seafood tower, the pasta just lacked flavor. Good amount of clams, more on the soupy side and you just wish it had a little more flavor. I ended up sharing the stuffed cod and THAT is delicious. Great blend of flavors, cod is very tender and the mustard helps to bring it all together.

The atmosphere here is fantastic! I've been to Disney springs a few times and would always walk past this restaurant. The decor and style is very unique and you really do feel like you are on a boat! I came for sunset and was seated in the rooftop. Very beautiful scenery with the skyline view of Disney Springs. Beware it does get chilly with the wind after sunset. We ordered the lobster corn dogs (Amazing!!), crab cakes which were ok, and the stuffed cod (Not my favourite but my husband liked it). The seafood was cooked perfectly and everything was very well seasoned. I will definitely be returning for the views and lobster corn dogs!!

The food was amazing. We both loved the fish tacos! I gave it 4 stars because this restaurant does not have GF bread. Our waitress was awesome and worked with me to make what they have available suitable for my diet though. We sat near the water and got to watch little boats go by.

The service is amazing Thai you Kevin!! The ribeye steak is amazing. Asparagus with the steak is amazing. They have a flight of Knob Creek whiskey you must have! They also have red wine. That's really really good. And although as if it's a fish place, the steak is amazing!! Must try!!!

Paddlefish is a great option for a nice, tasty and classy dinner for a busy week at Disney parks! At Disney springs sometimes it can be hard to find something more "upscale" and paddlefish can be the option! Very varied and tasty menu, pricey but you get quality food, so definitely this is a part to consider... I would say that is not the best "kid friendly" option as it can feel pretty boring for the kiddos. But for ambiance (especially outside) is fantastic!

Food here was surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because too often Disney property food can be hit or miss. Now I know Paddlefish is not in any of the parks, but it is still in the Disney Bubble. That being said I highly recommend this place. Cool vibe, nice view, many offerings and the food is good. I thoroughly enjoyed the crab cakes. So full of flavor and would have loved more.

It was ok. The boat is cool overall and provides a nice scenic view. The server was very good but overall the food was underwhelming for the cost. We ordered snow crab and the filet. The filet was average and the snow crab was eh. We got a mixed drink called the Orange sunset and that was good. Reminded me of a ln alcoholic version of a melted creamsicle. I was disappointed overall with the food. It's a good ambience but lacks in taste.

We have eaten here many times through the years. They offer excellent seafood options and other food stuffs too! The service is outstanding and the atmosphere is top notch - or top sail - or, well you get it - REALLY GOOD! This is a bit pricey but then again when you consider where it is - it's not that bad either. We've never had a bad meal and they also offer kids activity for children as part of the dining experience - Coloring sheets and crayons or wax sticks that you can create different things with.

Our waitress was very friendly and sweet. Our table view was so nice! We liked the atmosphere the place. Our reservations were delayed by 10 mins past reservation time, even with us checking in 10 mins before hand. The rolls were fluffy and soft, not flavorful but nice to have if you're starving. The stuffed cod was subtle but flavorful if that makes sense. Not super fishy but very good! Fries were ok. Not $10 worth honestly. Greens beans we had(not pictured) were very plain. Too crunchy for my taste as well. The crab dip & sesame crackers was good but not amazing. The ladies bathroom on the 1st floor was absolutely terrible. The walls are nearly bubbling out and wallpaper is peeling. You can tell it's either very old restaurant, poor mgmt or just terribly built. Otherwise this place is good for dine in especially in the pouring rain!!

The biggest ride at Disney Springs isn't in the parks -- it's the lobster roll at Paddlefish. Dining at Paddlefish is like boarding a floating temple dedicated to seafood and cocktails, permanently docked in the heart of Disney Springs. The three-story riverboat is hard to miss -- part restaurant, part landmark, and part Instagram backdrop for tourists who think they've just discovered the Mississippi River. History check: Paddlefish was originally the Empress Lilly, a 1977 riverboat restaurant named after Walt Disney's wife, Lillian. It's been through a few reinventions since then, but the current incarnation is sleek, modern, and all about fresh seafood and rooftop views that make you forget you're in a shopping complex and not actually cruising down the Mississippi. The menu is a love letter to anyone who worships at the altar of the sea. The lobster guacamole is as over-the-top as it sounds -- creamy avocado with chunks of lobster so generous you start wondering if you should've just ordered a whole crustacean. The crab legs are the stuff of legends -- massive, buttery, and delivered with enough tools to make you feel like a medieval blacksmith cracking into them. The lobster roll? Buttery, rich, and easily one of the best bites in Disney Springs. Drinks? Strong, well-crafted, and best enjoyed on the rooftop deck while the Florida sun melts into the horizon. This is the spot to grab a glass of wine or a cocktail and toast to the fact that you didn't settle for a turkey leg at the park. Service? Disney-level polished. Friendly, efficient, and always ready with extra napkins when you're elbow-deep in crab legs. Yes, it's pricey. Yes, the wait can feel longer than the queue for Space Mountain. But once that first bite of seafood hits, you forgive everything. Paddlefish is one of those rare Disney Springs spots that makes you feel like you're dining out while staying firmly in the bubble. Paddlefish is part history, part floating fantasy, and all seafood indulgence. Come for the boat, stay for the crab legs, and leave convinced you should've worn a bib.

Stuffed cod was outta this world good!! Warm bread with whipped butter...yum. Service was wonderful, never intrusive, water glass always full. Skip: Fried green tomato was good, but sauce was too heavy on the mayo. Boursin crab dip didn't have enough (any?) real crab in it.

Gotta start with the food. Every bit of everything anyone at the table had was phenomenal. My pork chop was incredibly flavorful and very juicy. The chimichurri and potatoes were the perfect accouterments. I had never heard of macque choux before, but we ordered it as a side for the table, and everyone loved it, we fought overtime the last bites! The edamame and bacon succotash was mostly corn, and while it was pretty good, we all agreed we wouldnt order it again, two orders of macque choux instead! The rest of my table ordered seafood, and while I don't eat seafood, there wasn't a single complaint about the food. The atmosphere of the restaurant in general isn't thrilling. Its white, clean, and fine, but boring. We got lucky and sat in a secluded-ish area right next to a window with a view of the water, which helped. But of you were just in the middle of the main part of the dining room, I can't imagine thered be anything wonderful to say. Our server was also just fine. He seemed bothered in the beginning, maybe because we brought out own wine (paid the corkage fee, of course, we weren't hiding anything), he seemed less bothered by the end but was not friendly, and never smiled. Overall, I do think the food quality overpowered the meh server, so id probably go back and hope for a different server and the same seat!

Our final stop of the day was dinner aboard the Paddlefish! We had a reservation and were seated early! Our booth was at the stern of the boat and we got in right before it started raining! We had an awesome server with a sweet personality-Noah-how is that for appropriate?! I had the salmon and veggies while Bill had the shrimp pasta with asparagus and crab sauce. Both dishes were super flavorful! We really enjoyed the meal and the experience and the rain had stopped by the time we needed to come off the boat! The noise ebbed and flowed as larger parties left. The decor was true to form and very tasteful!

nice ambiance, delicious food options, friendly service! theme consistent across the board with nautical underlines. Natalia was a great server

Raquel was incredible and we loved having her as our waitress. We were given plenty of suggestions and she spoke with us about what we liked / vs what would be good. Her favorites on the menu also became our favorites. The view from the second floor is great even if the interior feels a tad cramped. I also left my bag and had to go back for it. They already had it waiting for me downstairs!

Paddlefish is one those go to spots in Disney Springs for celebratory meal - whether you desire a special occasion with a significant other or want to enjoy a classy round of drinks and some seafood fair with friends, Paddlefish will definitely deliver. You can enjoy some pristine views of the DS waterfront all while getting your salty fix of mussels or fresh catch fish. The restaurant has a significant and diverse array of seating and dining areas that span from low light and intimate to vibrant and fun and nearly everything in between. Of course the menu has seafood but there's also many classic steakhouse and bistro style offerings, so everyone's palate is covered here - even the kiddos. Don't sleep on this one, if you've never given it a try - make your next Disney Springs trip that much more special by dining at the Paddlefish.

We chose this place because we assumed it had good fish based on the name of the restaurant. I wasn't expecting it to be the best salmon I ever had (love salmon) but this salmon was "meh". Good size portion of fish but rather dry and a bit fishy tasting. The salmon has a glaze on it, which helped moisten it some. It gave it a little bit of flavor, but not enough to overcome the overall dryness of it. The meal also includes a medley of vegetables and mashed potatoes. I was forewarned by the server that the mashed potatoes had wasabi mixed in them. When I asked if it was overwhelming or hot, the answer was no not really. The wasabi overtook the taste of the mashed potato. This is not something I would ever consider adding to mashed potatoes. The flavor was such that I did not get past three bites of the potatoes.

We got a beautiful seat on the water side where we can watch the car boats drive around. 12 minute wait for our party of 3 which was good given how busy it was. Waitress was nice but very busy. Bread had a fun presentation like a flower but was average. I got filet and prawns both were very good. Filet was a very good size and cooked to my medium request. It had a bit of gristle which I don't prefer but the flavor and sauce was a nice pairing. My son had the seafood pasta and said it was very good as well.

Paddlefish has the best clam chowder I've ever had, YUM. My sister and I got in without a reservation around 2pm on a Friday. Lovely service and a nice view of Disney Springs.

After three packed days at the parks, I came to Paddlefish in Disney Springs with a friend for an early lunch to end our trip. The restaurant had just barely opened at the time we arrived and we basically had the place to ourselves. The menu at Paddlefish was fantastic, making it difficult to choose. I ordered the crab-topped fries to start, which was exactly what it sounds like: a generous portion of lump crab meat piled on fries with Louie sauce (basically thousand island dressing but less sweet) and green onions. This had so much flavor and was very filling. I also ordered the muffuletta hoagie, which an open-faced baguette with mortadella, salami, ham, provolone cheese, diced olive salad, and shaved asiago cheese. This was, in fact, the most Asiago cheese I have ever seen on a sandwich. It was verging on too much but it gave the sandwich such a sharp, nutty flavor. It came with their homemade potato chips that were incredibly crispy and crunchy. My friend ordered the wedge salad and they did not skimp on the blue cheese dressing or the big, thick cuts of bacon. Our server was friendly and our food was prepared quickly. Overall, Paddlefish was a great choice and I would not hesitate to return the next time I am in Disney Springs.

The food was really good, including the drinks (no pics). Zero negative comments. If the weather is decent, you can opt to sit outside. Great views! The service offered from the bottom to the top was excellent. Servers from other stations were open to provide service when needed. If you don't want to take the stairs, there is an elevator.

**INITIAL REVIEW** The weekend of my stepdad's birthday was filled with trying out new restaurants as a means to spend time together, but there was one restaurant that was highly-anticipated amongst my family, and that is Paddlefish. Located on the northside of Disney Springs, Paddlefish is a unique-looking restaurant, at least from the exterior. Given this is Disney property, Paddlefish definitely gave me vibes of the animated classic, "Disney and the Frog" with its riverboat design, with its two smoke stacks and paddle wheel, reminiscent of riverboat paddle steamers in classic Southern lore. Inside, however, Paddlefish looks more like a classic five-star restaurant on the river ith its simplistic circle patterns and use of blues and gold to have a modern accompany to the river, a design contrast from its exterior. Nothing wrong with it, just a sudden change from what you initially see. I was expecting more of the riverboat theme, actually. My family and I sat at the bow of the first floor of what seemed to be a three-floor restaurant which I discerned from the three stories of stairs outside of the restaurant. We sat at a table for six and the space was thoroughly used well. At times, there are tight squeezes between tables, but nothing that cannot be managed especially with a bigger person such as I. Besides the exterior aesthetics, the service and food truly shine here at Paddlefish. Now to be fair, some of the dishes are a dime a dozen, but there are some that have enough of a uniqueness compared to others. This is defiitely true for their bread, calamari, and etouffee. We also ordered watercress salad with salmon, stuffed cod, Florida little neck clams in a seafood boil, and linguine with clams. For dessert, we got both Florida's iconic dessert, key lime pie, and a chocolate mousse. There is one note of caution and one actual gripe that must be stressed. The note of caution: Paddlefish is expensive. I would say the average on each dish was over $25, but that is to be expected with seafood. As for my one gripe, the design for restrooms is really bad. With the number of people in the restaurant, there are not enough stalls in the restroom for patrons to use. Ultimately, Paddlefish is a fine restaurant, one of the better high-end dining establishments in Disney Springs. If you have the money, the occassion to be there, and like seafood, I suggest at least trying it once. If you like it, you've found another great place to eat for high-end special occassions on Disney property. If not, you would have at least tried and you would know it isn't your preference. I will definitely return for special occassions and if Paddlefish is just as good as they were my initial visit, I'll grant them their fifth star for consistency.

+.5 for service I guess if we're talking about Disney food quality, this place isn't bad. You even get a good ambiance here too, as you're dining on a "boat". Paddlefish was our first stop after arriving at Disney, as it was dinner time. My expectations weren't set too high given the location. I had the linguine and clams, and my group shared a crab cake, PEI mussels, and grilled octopus. The crab cake and grilled octopus were both actually not bad. The mussels unfortunately lacked any flavour outside the sauce that came with it. The linguine with clams was nothing spectacular, but good for what it was worth. Service was excellent here. For Disney food quality I'd say this place is good. Not gonna push it any further than that.

This is specifically a review of a private event we hosted here recently, but I had to share about it. Definitely book your next party at Paddlefish!! The team who helped set up the event was easy to work with and kind, and the staff working the bar were excellent and attentive! Paddlefish has a great private room on their top deck that fit our party of about 20 comfortably, with access to the outside top deck area as well. I loved the ambiance, and since we did a lunchtime party, the deck was empty for us to enjoy despite being open to the public. I was so pleasantly surprised by the food - it was amazing, and everyone raved about it! I feel like party food can be hit or miss in bigger quantities, but everything hit the mark. I chose things from their party menu like a vegetable couscous, mashed potatoes, bbq chicken, and a salmon in a Dijon sauce that was to die for. The salmon may have been a fan favorite! Everything had awesome flavor and was refilled consistently for our group. The drinks were also very well-made by our bartenders, and they made sure we were always served quickly. I had such a great time at my party here, and I would recommend the private events here to anyone looking for a high quality small event! Now to return for dinner.

Everything about Paddlefish was awesome! Our server was so sweet, everything we ordered was delicious, and the atmosphere was so relaxed yet upscale. Would absolutely come back and recommend to anyone in Disney Springs!

We decided to try this place out my boyfriend and I,and honestly, it was just okay. A little tip: don't come an hour or so before closing. My boyfriend ordered the shrimp linguini and the noodles came out hard, while the shrimp was overcooked. We also asked for another round of bread and it was literally just warmed up leftovers. Not the best impression.... What really threw us off was that they started setting up the tables for the next day while we were still eating... and this was about 5 minutes before closing. It made us feel rushed, like they were just waiting for us to leave. I know we were cutting it close but sheesh Overall, it's a nice place with a pretty view, but I'd recommend coming earlier in the day if you want a better experience. Great waitress tho

The view was amazing! We were on the second floor of the restaurant. Our food was great. Was it worth the price tag? No. I've had much better food for the price.... But that's alright... it's all for the experience, right. We had an amazing view of the water. The driving cars in the water was the highlight. I loved that so much. I had the ribeye and the others at the table had the filet, the salmon, and the shrimp linguine. No one really had any complaints for the food. It was tender. One of my favorite foods is fried green tomatoes... and although they were fried perfectly, the sauce that they sit in was just okay. I would not order that again. The lobster corn dog was so delicious! That was worth the price tag. The shrimp cocktail... well... it was shrimp cocktail, nothing really stood out about it. Our waitress had to be one of the sweetest people on this earth... BUT... she needs a little help being a waitress... it was like we almost had to track her down just to get beverage refills. I have a drink with my Disney dining plan that she told me that I could get but couldn't because she NEVER CAME BACK TO THE TABLE!! She never came back once to ask if everything was okay. So although she had a great personality, she needed some help with managing the tables she had. Cuz eventually came back to bring us the check.... Not to ask if there was anything else we needed or wanted. We were thinking that going on a Wednesday night it wouldn't be too packed... lol... boy were we wrong! It's Disney Springs! Of course it was packed!

I like this place. The food is quite good and the service is good as well, but the ambiance is why you would come here. It's shaped like a river boat and it is massive inside. The views of the lake is beautiful and the interior decor is what I would put in my own house, it's clean modern and beautiful

The food did not disappoint. The chef came to our table to insure diet preferences were met for zero refined sugar. They delivered on all points! There is snow crab service with bib placement! And the internal and external vibe is upscale nautical ambiance with nice high end touches within the dining room. Great for celebrations meetups or date nights!

We came in as walk-ins on a busy Tuesday night. They had room in the bar lounge area and it was great. Our server M.J. Was awesome. Please note that their menus at lunch versus dinner are a little bit different. However, they still have majority of the same items minus the burger. They had enough for kids and everything we ate was good. Highly suggest getting the crab and guacamole. It's a huge portion and had tons of crab. We also did the crab fries which were also a large portion. Highly suggest both items, but make sure to share as they are big.

This restaurant was beautifully located on the lake at the beautiful Disney Spring. We joined the walk in list and were quoted 40 minutes for a part of 2 people. The bar was open seating so we made our way there and met Curt. He was AMAZING. He provided recommendations for our apps, entrees, and drinks. His recommendations were spot on and decadently delicious! We started with the lobster corn dogs. Mmmmmm! MMmmmmm!!! MMMMMMMMM!!!!! I've never tasted anything like it. The lobster pieces were huge and the cornmeal batter wasn't too thick. It came with a sauce that balanced every flavor out. It is a must try. Next, he recommended the stuffed cod. That dish was also excellent and the flavors of the seafood was the star. Our meal came with complementary dinner rolls with butter and who doesn't like free bread?!?! All in all, this place was a huge hit and we would recommend it to all our friends going to the Orlando/Disney World area.

I love this restaurant! Beautiful views, great menu, awesome service, clean, fresh ingredients, aesthetically pleasing. They have two (maybe three) floors of seating. They can accolade large and small parties. Most tables have views of the lagoon which is fun because you can watch the car boats go by and watch the rainforest cafe volcano go off. We've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Try to make a reservation or call ahead if possible, they're always busy. The seafood is really good, super fresh. Splurge a little and split a half tower. Worth every penny. My sister and I split one for lunch and could have easily fed 3 people. They give kids wixy sticks to the kids to play with while they wait. Nice touch.

This was one of the best meals my family and I had ever had at WDW. The service was prompt, server was friendly, and the food was fabulous. My clam chowder was amazing, possibly the best clam chowder I've ever had. The shrimp and grits was likewise extremely flavorful and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. All around, fantastic evening.

July 20/2024: Dinner with Ed/Lisa & my Al at Disney Springs. This place was an absolute ZOO! It was loud, noisy & simply put, overwhelmed with customers. We were able to get a table but it was SO NOISY that we ended up changing to a different table in a quieter section but it was still noisy. I had the Cornmeal encrusted catfish ($27.00). It came with edamame-smoked bacon succotash & a creole mustard with a small side salad. The fish was virtually tasteless and a small portion. The succotash saved the meal. It was delicious. The creole mustard was like water with the same taste. Although this was a cool location, the service took too long due to the crowds & the noise made table conversations too difficult. For all those reasons in give it a 2.5-Star & list it as not a do-over.

Server was attentive and friendly. Food was subpar. Seafood boil, lacked any flavor and the corn was most likely frozen. The stuffed card had a lump of left over bread and a couple of shrimp on top. The sauce and dish itself lacked any flavor.

Reservations were made the day of just in case they were going to fully booked but be careful when making them because for some odd reason the timezone was wrong and therefore so were the reservations. Luckily I was still able to rebook on their website directly so just be aware of that. Since we had gotten there slightly early, we utilized their rooftop bar and admired the beautiful view of the sunset and the water. For drinks we tried their pink cosmo and dirty martini, both were great! We shared the mussel boil which was a relatively good size but I was not a huge fan of the flavor since it was pretty bland having mostly (or only) used Old Bay seasoning. Oysters were fresh and cleaned well with fresh horseradish, vinegar, and shrimp cocktail sauce. My sister enjoyed her flounder while I was very satisfied with my ettoufee. There was lots of crawfish and shrimp in their decadent and thick sauce over a bed of white rice. Overall, my sister and I had a perfect experience. We were in love with our waitress Lily who was beyond kind providing her personal recommendations and exceptional service. I would love to come and get all the same items again, besides the mussels, and highly recommend others to come here as well!

Went here for lunch on a busy weekday. We were seated immediately with a nice view of the water. The staff was friendly and checked in on us often. The food was great quality and the price wasn't bad for Disney Springs!

Highly recommend if you're looking for a seafood restaurant around Disney Springs in Orlando. We started with cocktails and calamari. The calamari had fried peppers with it which made it even more tasty! The mahi dish was delicious (I requested the toppings on the side). Atmosphere was nice and located right off the river.

I'm officially a repeat customer and a huge fan of Paddlefish! I enjoy trying different things around Disney Springs but Paddlefish has got me hooked! First pro - always a quick seating so my family and I aren't waiting around. Second pro - bathrooms are right by the hostess stand so we can wash our hands before we sit down. Third pro - each dining area gives you a view of the outdoors whether it's Disney Springs shops or the water. I've dined on the first and second floor and haven't really gotten a chance to explore the beauty of their outdoor seating yet. I love the interior. You would've never guessed you're on a boat. The dining rooms are so elegant. Service is also top notch here. I've been with a party of 6 and a party of 3. All three times here, service is always great. We're always able to locate our server and the manager also stops by to check on our experience. The food here is what keeps me coming back though. I am in love with the seafood pasta they have here in a crab broth. The salad and clam chowder soup are also key items we need to order everytime we come. Last, we love the variety of kids dishes on the kids menu. The price points are great and they give a large portion. Best bang for our buck.

It was okay. The place was beautiful. And the outdoor seating is very nice. There was nothing really spectacular. Our family was out and about in Disney springs and decided to get a bite. We ordered the muffuletta, crab ceviche, kids hot dog and fries, grilled chicken sandwich, sausage and peppers and the house salad. Surprisingly the grilled chicken was the star of the show. Piping hot juicy and flavorful.

We are in Orlando and decided to have dinner at Paddlefish. It was delicious. My husband had mahi and I had salmon plus we shared New England clam chowder. Adult beverages n yummy dinner, perfect. The staff is friendly and gracious. Although it's located at Disney Springs, it is worth the stop n walk and enjoy the food and surrounds. Thank you Paddlefish for a great evening.

Had reservations for 7 and they honored that, didn't have to wait to be seated, the ambiance is a bit loud and the tables are pretty closed to each other. The service was slow, and the food took about 35-40 minutes to come out, but the flavor was fantastic (at least for the chicken) And you may be wondering who goes to a seafood place to order chicken, well, i do and it was the best dish on the table, we had a vote. Got some Mahi dishes, a shrimp boil and fried green tomatoes (tomatoes were pretty good). It was my partner's birthday, they brought out a nice little cheesecake. Personally, it was a good experience for 1 time only.

We went there with friends. Robert was a great server. The food was decent, but the fish had mixed reviews at our table. I loved the cornmeal crusted catfish. The bread was yummy too. I would go back.

Great food. Great service. The food tasted amazing and gives "Boathouse" a run for its money. Which is saying alot.