Home to hearty Southern cooking that’s inspired by the Louisiana bayou, Boatwright’s Dining Hall is a table service restaurant that offers filling, flavorful, and family-friendly food. Here, you’ll find Southern hospitality and some stellar views – like the chance to gaze over the Sassagoula River – while you enjoy American fare.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall Location
Boatwright’s Dining Hall is located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. It sits near Fulton’s General Store and River Roost, offering views of the hotel’s marina and the connected waterways.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall Menu
At Boatwright’s Dining Hall, you’ll find a menu filled with American food – specifically, Southern food that’s inspired by the ingredients, flavors, and classic dishes of Louisiana. Visit for dinner, and you’ll be able to take a taste of the bayou with dishes designed to spotlight the state and its regional specialties.
Adults and kids alike will easily find options to suit their tastes and preferences. Classic Southern staples like jambalaya, shrimp and grits, red beans and rice, and seafood boils are on the menu here. For kids, picky-eater-friendly options like macaroni and cheese and simple pasta are available alongside more adventurous (but still quite simple) options.
See what’s on the menu at Boatwright’s Dining Hall below.
Appetizers
- French Onion Soup Au Gratin
- Louisiana BBQ Shrimp
- Pimento Cheese Fritters
- Jambalaya Farro Salad
Entrées
- Taste of the Bayou All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Platter
- Boatwright’s Jambalaya
- Crispy Chicken
- Roasted Prime Rib
- Grilled Salmon
- Shrimp and Grits
- Seafood Boil
- Red Beans and Rice
Enhancements
- Louisiana Grilled Shrimp
- Fried Okra
- Red Beans and Rice
A Finale from the D’Sert Sisters
- Café au Lait Pot de Crème
- Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake
- Pecan Pie Tart
- Praline-Bourbon Bread Pudding
Kids’ Appetizers (a la carte)
- Garden Salad
- Chicken and Rice Soup
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrée (choose one)
- Grilled Chicken
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Grilled Fish
- Cheeseburger
- Pasta with Marinara
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
- Broccoli
- Green Beans
- Garden Salad
- Mixed Fruit Cup
- Mashed Potatoes
- Honey-Banana Yogurt Pop
- Ice Cream Sundae
Assorted non-alcoholic beverages and specialty cocktails are also available.
Disney Dining Plan
Boatwright’s Dining Hall does accept the Disney Dining Plan, and you can use credits from the Disney Dining Plan here. However, you cannot use credits from the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan at this restaurant, since it’s only valid at quick-service restaurants.
Since Boatwright’s Dining Hall is a table service restaurant, it’ll cost you one table service meal credit per person to dine here.
Advance Dining Reservations
Since Boatwright’s Dining Hall is a table service dining spot, you will want to make advance dining reservations (ADRs) before visiting. The restaurant does offer ADRs, which means you can book your table and preferred timeslot well ahead of your visit.
It’s worth noting that, while Disney recommends advance dining reservations for all table service restaurants across the resort, Boatwright’s Dining Hall isn’t as popular as some of the other Disney World restaurants. You’re likely to find last-minute reservations available, depending on when you visit, which makes it a great option if you’re hoping to be a bit more flexible with your planning.
Is Boatwright’s Dining Hall Kid-Friendly?
Thanks to the comfort food that’s on the menu at Boatwright’s Dining Hall, this Disney World restaurant is a great kid-friendly option. Families with kids of every age will have no issue finding options for every taste here – and the familiar choices will please even the pickiest of eaters.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall is also wonderfully kid-friendly in its atmosphere. This table service restaurant isn’t as formal as some of the others resort-wide; while it is a seated restaurant, it isn’t too upscale. Kids will find plenty to see out the windows while they dine thanks to the views, and the more relaxed atmosphere means parents can relax when it comes to loud kids, a bit of wiggling, and those bouts of hanger.
