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Paddlefish, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Paddlefish

4.3
4.3
2743 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Boasting 360 views of Lake Buena Vista, aboard a reimagined, modern, and luxurious steamboat, the Paddlefish dining experience is unmatched in Disney Springs. Serving guests with genuine hospitality and 360 degree
waterfront views, Paddlefish has earned multiple Diners’ Choice badges for good reason. Led by Executive Chef Steve Richard, the seafood menu features a Daily Catch, Whole Maine Lobster, King Crab, Scallops, and even Filet Mignon for those that prefer a little turf with their surf. With an international wine list and craft cocktails to boot, Paddlefish is the perfect vessel for a memorable dining experience, post-dinner roofdeck libations, or a crisp refresher to pair with your meal. Welcome aboard.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 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) 934-2628
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Richard
  • Private party facilities
    Group dining space is available on all three of Paddlefish’s decks. The first and third deck feature outdoor areas with magnificent views of beautiful Disney Springs™ and Lake Buena Vista. Please contact us for more information about reserving our private dining areas.
  • Private party contact
    Group Sales Team: (407) 828-8996

Offers

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 15:00
    Every Sunday, we're serving up our brunch menu with the classic Bloody Mary until 3pm!

What 2,743 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

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Paddlefish offers an "amazing experience" in Disney Springs with its stunning nautical-themed ambiance and "delicious food." Guests rave about the attentive service and flavorful seafood dishes, including the "outstanding" crab cakes and lobster boil. Enjoy waterfront views and a friendly atmosphere, making it perfect for a special night out or family meal.

2,743 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud kids and not allowed to sit outside facing the water on the top deck. Waited 15 mins to sit inside facing the water though we had reservations and it was not busy at all on a Tuesday night.

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  2. Claudia

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. Had a wonderful lunch with friends. Great service and delicious food. We all had the crab cake BLT with house kettle chips.

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  3. Suzanne

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Well we are all back to the hotel and 3 of 4 people can not get out of the bathroom. This is the worst food I have ever had at a Disney restaurant. crispy shrimp was all breading, octopus was so tough you could not chew it, calamari was greasy , my boiled key west shrimp was chewy and had no flavor (it actually seemed frozen shrimp to me). Anyway if you have a reservation cancel it and try something else. This was are second time here. The first was a while ago and we were not impressed but thought we would give it a second try. Never again!

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  4. Matthew

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has wonderful food and service. Highly recommended.

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  5. UrszulaP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a fun experience and the food cane out quickly.

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  6. Randy

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amber great manager. Allison great server!!! Really made sure our party of 6 had a wonderful dinner.

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  7. Jean-Philippe

    Montreal

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a good experience. Lighting was too bright Service was bad Food average

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  8. Liz

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was perfect no issues what’s so ever. Will definetely eat here again

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  9. Nathan

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food lacked salt and flavor. Entrees and appetizers were generally bland for the price. Debated between Paddlefish and Boathouse, should’ve of spent the money for a better experience at Boathouse. Will not return to Paddlefish on our next Disney Springs trip. Ordered an Aperol Spritz and was given a Sprite. When we asked where was the Spritz, our server Matt said he misread his handwriting, so I told him to remove it from our check.

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  10. Nichole

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were looking forward to dining here but unfortunately the food was not good. The grilled octopus tasted like vinegar and was hard and rubbery. The crab cake was heavy on the fillers and tasted fried. The entrees came out warm, not hot and tasted average at best. We have eaten at several restaurants in Disney Springs and would not return to this one.

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Paddlefish is rated 4.3 stars by 2743 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Paddlefish

1670 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Additional information

  • Area
    Lake Buena Vista
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking available in Lime and Orange Garages
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Richard
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (407) 934-2628
  • Private party facilities
    Group dining space is available on all three of Paddlefish’s decks. The first and third deck feature outdoor areas with magnificent views of beautiful Disney Springs™ and Lake Buena Vista. Please contact us for more information about reserving our private dining areas.
  • Private party contact
    Group Sales Team: (407) 828-8996
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