Paddlefish

4.3

2769 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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
Website
http://www.paddlefishrestaurant.com/
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

Location
1670 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Parking details
Self parking available in Lime and Orange Garages
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

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

What 2,769 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
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paddlefish offers a stunning "nautical-themed interior" with beautiful views, ideal for both special nights out and family meals. Guests rave about the "best crab cakes ever" and delightful seafood options. While service varies, standout servers like Penelope and Maggie receive high praise. Generally, Paddlefish is a "wonderful dining experience" at Disney Springs.

2,769 Reviews

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Mike
VIP
Monterrey
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fried tomatoes over cooked not great Have had better experiences in the past
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Michael
Naples
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good meal great service clean and well staffed. Waitress Madison was great
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Eric
VIP
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was load music in back ground All else was great
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Mark
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent waitress. Food was very good with a great view.
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Brittany
Toronto
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Honestly, was looking forward to this experience for quite some time and finally booked a date night here. The food was great. The service was good, but the atmosphere was not the best. We expected this to be a nicer place to come to for a date night, but instead it just attracted everybody and it was very loud and busy. Definitely not a nice date spot that we had hoped for as there was tons of families and kids. There was even a kid climbing on the booth seat at the table beside us. The floors weren’t clean either. For the way that this restaurant looks and the prices that you’re paying, we just expected a little bit classier of an atmosphere with some sort of standards.
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Alan & Farzana
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were looking forward to dining here on New Years Eve around 9pm. Our order was messed up due to a glitch and even after “fixing it” the dish still came out wrong. We felt as though we were forgotten about in the area we sat. All in all, there are a lot of other smaller restaurants where we felt would have been better value etc.
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ConnieJ
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu is limited, but our dishes were very good. Server was could have been more attentive.
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Alonso
Atlantic City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good meal and prices were good very good service we ate there when it was Fultons Crabhouse and Empress Lilys never had a issue definitely will go back when we’re in Orlando took my wife there for her birthday
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Carolyn
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best crabcakes ever! And try the fried green tomatoes too - incredible. Our server was Penelope and she was nothing short of amazing. I’ve been here 4 times now and have never had anything that I didn’t enjoy.
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Judith
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is our second time dining at Paddlefish. The first time, the food was excellent and the staff was friendly and attentive. But this time, the food was ok and our server seemed distracted. We waited longer than expected for our second course. The hostest was welcoming and friendly. Overall, we were a little disappointed with the food and service. But we would try Paddlefish again.
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Paddlefish is rated 4.3 stars by 2769 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paddlefishrestaurant.com/
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

Paddlefish

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Private dining

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Offers

Sunday Brunch

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What 2,769 people are saying

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