Boatwright's Dining Hall

Not too bad compared to other restaurants on property. If you’re staying in Port Orleans, it’s recommended to check this place out. This restaurant had the setting of a boat warehouse, and has a real fireplace! The service was very friendly and took care of everything. The food is fine, some dishes are good and some are not. The best thing is the free cornbread, and the ribs & sausage are good. However, the chicken & Mardi Gras fritters were sadly a miss. Overall, it’s nothing special, but still okay.

From the moment we walked into Boatwright's Dining Hall at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, we knew we would enjoy it. The atmosphere gives you the feeling of being in a cozy Southern eatery, with its boatmaking decor and warm lighting setting the perfect stage for an exceptional dining experience. Our server, Christine, was the star of the evening. Her attentive, friendly service was excellent, making us feel like the most important guests in the room. She easily navigated our dining preferences and suggested the best dishes we all enjoyed. Every course was a culinary adventure, beautifully presented and bursting with flavors that pay homage to Southern cuisine. The dessert, a delectable creation, was the cherry on top of a memorable meal. It's not just a dinner when you dine at Boatwright's; it's a dining event you'll want to experience again and again. Five stars aren't enough to capture the magic of this place!

Boatwright's Dining Hall was amazing! My husband and I love cajun food, but the restaurant was really out of our way and we didn't have reservations, but took our chances since reservations were not required . There wasn't really anything on the menu that I thought my daughter would love so we got her a snack on the way. We traveled by train, a bus, a boat and a nice long walk to get there and I'd do it all again! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with the most welcoming, friendly smiles. Our wait was less than ten minutes! Our server, Kerri, was a true angel in disguise. I love her personality. She was knowledgeable and made great suggestions. I was pleasantly surprised that they did serve chicken tenders and fries for my picky 6 year old even though it's not on the actual menu. She actually ate more at Boatwright's than I've seen her eat in a very long time. She even loved the cornbread that was served when we first got there. The cornbread was a treat in itself.. For an appetizer we chose the Boudin balls and **chef's kiss**💋 They were amazing. They were so flavorful! My cocktail of choice was the Big Easy Whiskey Sour. The crispy cajun chicken, red beans and rice, and mashed potatoes were all wonderful, and the serving was way more than enough. My husband loved his Jambalaya. It was also nice that they had coloring and puzzle activities to keep small children occupied. Boatwright's is a great family-friendly establishment that's definitely worth a visit.

Great casual dining spot! The food was really good and the star of the show was the cornbread and sweet butter. The dining room is decorated lovely and has a lot of theming. We had a relaxed service that took about an hour and a half at the busy time which was perfect for us. The salmon was our favorite meal - so juicy! We will be back!

Food here was absolutely a lot better than I was expecting for no reason at all. The cheese fritters were to die for and the red beans and rice were extremely flavorful. The server was extremely nice, my only gripe is that our drinks were empty for a large majority of the time. Other than that no issues.

I wanted to try this one since a long time. And unexpectedly it came up on top of my chart as one of the best restaurant in the resort. We spent the dinner time here. I love southwest cuisine, especially shrimp and grits, which I highly recommend. We had also some appetizer and a dessert. (Banana foster bread was just delicious!) Go there, have a great experience. Super nice and kind server too, Martez was friendly and attentive. Will be back!