New seafood restaurant, Paddlefish, now open at Walt Disney World

in Disney, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World

This past weekend Disney Springs’ newest restaurant, Paddlefish, opened up its doors to the public. The seafood eatery is taking over the former home of Fulton’s Crab House, a restaurant that closed back in April last year. Being fashioned after a riverboat, the housing of the dining room has a history dating all the way back to 1976 when it was called the Empress Lilly. At that point it was a part of the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, the area we now know as Disney Springs. In 1996, Fulton’s Crab House moved in and removed the boat’s smokestacks and paddle-wheel, which Paddlefish now has brought back.

Paddlefish is still housed inside the same three-story boat, but the look and feel of the place has completely changed.

16652724_10154069944570981_1664148236_n

Each dining room on the different floors of Paddlefish gives you a unique experience both in decor and atmosphere; however, what they all have in common is an incredible view of the surrounding Disney Springs area. Each floor also has its own dedicated bar, with the third floor offering one with both indoor and outdoor seating.

16558985_10154069944565981_1273960767_n

16522687_10154069944890981_971923826_n

16652073_10154069946165981_651054919_n

16652714_10154069944580981_2024001138_n

16652670_10154069946435981_1014519743_n

That outdoor third floor deck is definitely the place to be during sunset with its stunning views, comfortable lounge area, and live music. This area will also stay open until 1 a.m. for drinks and a limited selection of menu items.

16522731_10154069946440981_1570908482_n

16558958_10154069946415981_882281738_n

16559110_10154069946405981_1301027543_n

16650382_10154069946175981_1669760982_n

During a preview of the restaurant this past Friday, we got a sneak peek at some of the yummy dishes that will be offered on the menu. Seafood is obviously the main event here, and a whole section of the first floor is dedicated just to seafood boils with plenty of options to make any shellfish lover happy.

16522716_10154069944440981_655508697_n

16522959_10154069944455981_2127827178_n

16559276_10154069944430981_1264208359_n

16559290_10154069944560981_728351163_n

16651945_10154069944435981_1457621764_n

Other hits on the menu are the table-side lobster guacamole and the lobster corn dogs.

16522719_10154069945365981_59382629_n

16559286_10154069945795981_900746981_n

16650156_10154069946570981_670845079_n

16650205_10154069945035981_1365053107_n

16651755_10154069946565981_1156907237_n

16652584_10154069945330981_336003175_n

16652449_10154069945325981_1210023806_n

16652723_10154069946560981_389079739_n

16651755_10154069946565981_1156907237_n

16650426_10154069946575981_1075879956_n

If you are not a fan of seafood, do not fear. The restaurant will also have other menu options on hand. For the full menu click HERE.

Paddlefish will be offering lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch every day, beginning February 4th. Reservations are now available online and can be made starting February 20th.

View Comment (1)