The Boathouse at Disney Springs: Menu, Photos & Tips

The Boathouse at Disney Springs is one of the most photographed and most requested restaurants in all of Walt Disney World, and for good reason. It combines waterfront dining, a raw bar, prime steaks, and a fleet of vintage Amphicars that drive right into the lagoon. In this guide we cover what The Boathouse is, the standout menu items worth ordering, the famous Amphicar rides and best photo spots, and exactly how to land a reservation. As Orlando locals who book hard-to-get tables through our concierge services, here's everything you need to know.

What Is The Boathouse at Disney Springs?

The Boathouse is an upscale waterfront restaurant in the Landing district of Disney Springs, Disney's shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. It's known for three things: fresh seafood and steaks, a lively dockside atmosphere on the water, and its collection of rare Amphicars, amphibious convertibles from the 1960s that carry guests on a captain-guided cruise around the lagoon.

It sits at the higher end of Disney Springs dining, making it a favorite for celebrations, date nights, and families who want a memorable meal without leaving the Disney bubble. If you're building a Disney Springs day, pair it with a look at our best Disney Springs hotels guide to stay within walking distance.

The Boathouse Menu: What to Order

The Boathouse menu leans into seafood and steak, with a well-regarded raw bar and a few showstoppers. Our most-recommended orders:

• The raw bar: Fresh oysters, chilled shellfish, and the seafood tower make a great shared start.
• Filet mignon and prime steaks: The Boathouse is as much a steakhouse as a seafood spot, and the steaks hold up.
• Lobster and fresh catch: Whole Maine lobster and the daily fish are reliable standouts.
• The Filet "Surf and Turf": A classic special-occasion choice.
• The Chocolate Stuff: The signature dessert, and yes, it's worth saving room.

The menu spans a wide price range, from raw-bar snacks to premium steaks and lobster, so it works for both a casual lunch and a splurge dinner.

The Amphicar Rides & Photo Spots

The Amphicars are what set The Boathouse apart from every other restaurant on property. These restored 1960s amphibious cars drive down a ramp and float out onto the Disney Springs lagoon for an approximately 20-minute captain-narrated cruise.

• How it works: The rides are booked separately from dining and are a fixed price per car (seats up to three guests plus the captain).
• Best time for photos: Golden hour and just after sunset, when the water and string lights light up, deliver the best shots.
• Other photo spots: The dockside patio, the vintage boats moored around the restaurant, and the Italian water taxis all make for great pictures.

The Amphicar ride is first-come or reservable depending on the day, and it can sell out, so it's worth planning rather than leaving to chance.

How to Get a Reservation

The Boathouse is one of the busier tables at Disney Springs, especially at dinner and on weekends. To land one:

• Book early: Disney dining reservations typically open 60 days in advance, and prime dinner slots go fast.
• Be flexible: Lunch and early or late dinner windows are easier than a 7:00 PM Saturday.
• Watch for openings: Cancellations free up tables, but catching them takes persistence.

If refreshing the reservation system 60 days out isn't how you want to spend your time, this is exactly what our concierge team handles. We routinely secure the hardest tables in Orlando, from The Boathouse to the signature restaurants covered in our character dining guide.

Pairing The Boathouse With Your Park Day

The Boathouse shines as the anchor of a relaxed Disney Springs evening after a full day in the parks, or as a mid-trip breather on a non-park day. A few ways we build it into a client's itinerary:

• After a park day: A late dinner and an Amphicar ride is a perfect wind-down once the parks empty out.
• On a rest day: Combine lunch at The Boathouse with shopping and the Amphicar cruise for an easy, low-stress day.
• For a celebration: We coordinate the table, timing, and any special touches so the night runs seamlessly.

Tell us your dates and party size on our Orlando preferences form, or contact us and our concierge team will handle the reservation and fold The Boathouse into your trip.

Last verified: August 2026. Menus, pricing, and Amphicar availability change; confirm current details before your visit.