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In addition to the two food courts, Port Orleans Riverside also features Boatwright’s Dining Hall, which is the only table service restaurant at the resort. Enjoy classic American favourites in a relaxing waterfront environment. This restored boat-construction warehouse is a shipbuilder’s paradise along the Sassagoula River. Home-style meals include heapin’ “Tin Pans” for breakfast [sadly no longer available] and tantalizing Southern entrées for dinner. It’s a boatload of fun! Themed after a wooden shipbuilding yard with vintage shipbuilding tools hanging on the walls inside the restaurant, even your cutlery is presented to your table in a woodworker’s toolbox. The partially built sailboat located inside the restaurant is actually an authentic reproduction of a flat bottom “New Orleans Lugger” that sailed the Mississippi River in the 1820s. Constructed at the Brewers Dauntless Ship Yard, you can find construction information and photos here. The 208-seat Boatwright’s Dining Hall is located inside the main Sassagoula Steamboat Co. building at Port Orleans Riverside, just between the River Roost lounge and the Riverside Mill food court. Boatwright’s is open daily for dinner from 5:00pm until 10:00pm, but is closed for breakfast and lunch (please use the adjacent Riverside Mill food court instead). Advanced Dining Reservations are recommended, especially during busy periods, or when the Disney Dining Plan is being offered as a free perk with resort room reservations. Call 1-407-WDW-DINE to book up to 180 days in advance. [From 23rd December 2008 until 26th October 2009 this was reduced to 90 days, but was changed back to the full 180 day window as from 27th October 2009] The “Disney Dining Plan” and “Tables in Wonderland” discount programmes are both accepted at this location. Please use the following links to see what sort of food choices and price ranges you can expect at Boatwright’s:
Also, the new Walt Disney World website now includes downloadable menus for Breakfast (note: not currently being served), Dinner and Dessert at Boatwright’s (in PDF format). |
From Sunday 22nd February 2009, Boatwright’s Dining Hall no longer serves breakfast. Dinner reservations are unaffected. This means that the only on-site breakfast options for guests staying at either Riverside or French Quarter are now the counter service locations — and no more Sweet Potato Cakes or Banana-stuffed French toast, which must count as some sort of crime!
It is unclear at present whether this is merely a short term cost-cutting measure due to the current economic downturn or if this curtailment will continue in the longer term. Disney’s official word on the subject is as follows:
As a part of our normal course of business, we regularly evaluate our offerings and make appropriate adjustments as needed. Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans - Riverside will no longer be open for breakfast effective Sunday, February 22, 2009. Dinner will continue to be offered daily.
Guests looking for dining options at Port Orleans - Riverside throughout the day are invited to visit the Riverside Mill for a wide variety of meals or the River Roost for lounge-style dining. If looking for a more formal dining experience, please visit one of our many other Resort restaurants for breakfast or lunch including Olivia’s at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort or The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Boatwright’s Dinner Menu
(All selections and prices are subject to change at any time — Last updated 2007)Non-Alcoholic Specialties | |
| Pirate’s Punch Minute Maid Light Raspberry Lemonade served in a souvenir Pirate Cup with a glowing Tinker Bell or Captain Hook Clip-on Light | $6.49 |
| Milk Shakes Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry | $4.29 |
| Chocolate-Banana Smoothie Chocolate Syrup, Bananas, and Low-fat Yogurt | $4.29 |
| Frozen Cappuccino blended and topped with Whipped Cream | $4.29 |
| Lava Smoothie Raspberry Purée blended with Piña Colada Mix | $4.29 |
Appetizers | |
| Seafood Cocktail served with Thai Chili Lime Sauce | $9.99 |
| Spinach Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Bacon-Herb Vinaigrette, Roasted Beets, Mushrooms, and Goat Cheese | $5.99 |
| Crawfish Cakes served with Fennel and Mango Slaw with Remoulade | $10.49 |
| Romaine Salad Baby Romaine, Croutons, Asiago Cheese, and Prosciutto served with our House Dressing | $6.49 |
| Steak and Red Bean Soup with Sour Cream | $6.49 |
Entrées | |
| Jambalaya a Creole recipe with Spiced Chicken Thighs, Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Rice, and Vegetables | $17.99 |
| Grilled Filet Mignon served with Crawfish Hollandaise and Three-Cheese Hash-Brown Potatoes | $29.99 |
| Grilled Pork Chop served with Maque Choux and Apple Butter | $20.99 |
| Slow-roasted Prime Rib with Three-Cheese Hash-Brown Potatoes and Cabernet Sauce | $21.99 |
| Pasta with Shrimp Spinach, Olives, Zucchini, Eggplant, Shallots, Boursin Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomatoes between Pasta Sheets With Chicken As a Vegetarian Entré | $18.99 $17.99 $16.49 |
| Blue Cornmeal-Breaded Chicken Breast with Hoppin’ John, Rosemary Pecan Maple Syrup, and Sweet Potato Biscuit | $16.99 |
| Blackened Red Snapper with a Grilled Grit Cake and Stewed Green Tomatoes | $18.99 |
Sides | |
| Warm Sweet Potato Salad | $2.79 |
| Seasonal Vegetables | $2.79 |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | $2.79 |
| Southern Greens | $2.79 |
Desserts | |
| Pecan Pie A traditional Southern favorite | $5.49 |
| Chocolate Cake with fresh Cream and Raspberry Sauce | $5.99 |
| Individual Apple Pie served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | $5.49 |
| Bananas Foster Angel Food Cake served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | $5.49 |
| Fresh Seasonal Berries | $4.99 |
| We proudly serve Edy’s Ice Cream | |
Specialty Cocktails | |
| Blue “Glow-tini” — inspired by The Year of a Million Dreams Skyy Citrus Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curaçao, Sweet-and-Sour, and Pineapple Juice with a Sugared Rim and souvenir Blue Glow Cube | $9.75 |
| Miss Melonie’s Colada Midori Melon Liqueur and Bacardi Rum with Piña Colada mix | $9.25 |
| Southern Belle Southern Comfort, Peach Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice | $7.25 |
| Grand Margarita Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour | $9.25 |
| Southern Hurricane Southern Comfort, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine | $6.50 |
| Bayou Bloody Mary Absolut Peppar Vodka and Bloody Mary mix with a Cajun Spiced Rim | $7.25 |
| Mississippi Mudslide Frozen blend of Baileys Irish Cream and Chambord in a Chocolate-swirled glass | $10.25 |
| Frozen Strawberry Margarita Cuervo Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Strawberry Purée, and Lime Juice | $8.25 |
| Lynchburg Lemonade Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Triple Sec, and Sweet-and-Sour topped with a splash of Sprite | $8.25 |
| Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum, Grey Goose Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Cointreau, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Coke | $9.25 |
Beers | |
| Domestic Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Select, Miller Lite, Coors Light, O’Doul’s Non-Alcoholic | $4.25 |
| Import / Specialty Heineken, Corona, Michelob Ultra, Yuengling, Samuel Adams | $5.25 |
| Premium Bass Ale, Stella Artois, Guinness Stout | $6.25 |
White Wines | |
| Chalk Hill Imagine Chardonnay — inspired by The Year of a Million Dreams dry, displaying pears, red apples, and toasty notes in a creamy full-bodied finish | $11.00 $49.00 |
| Riesling Qba, Dr. Loosen, Mosel off-dry, crisp flavors of white peaches and green apples, bright and refreshing clean finish | $8.50 $37.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Sartori, delle Venezie dry with tropical and floral notes displaying a fresh and crisp elegance and finish | $7.00 $29.00 |
| Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand dry, crisp bright notes of lime, gooseberry, and grapefruit lift the palate to a refreshing clean finish | $8.50 $37.00 |
| Benziger Chardonnay, Carneros full-bodied wine elegantly displays spiced pear and vanilla notes | $9.00 $39.00 |
| Cline Viognier, California dry, bright pears and floral blossoms, hints of ripe canned peaches, balance in a creamy crisp finish | $35.00 |
Red Wines | |
| Castle Rock Pinot Noir, Mendocino dry, raspberry and dark cherry fruit aromas are balanced in a silky and elegant finish | $9.00 $39.00 |
| Buena Vista Pinot Noir, Carneros dry, raspberry and dark plum fruit aromas are balanced in a silky and elegant finish | $53.00 |
| Red Diamond Merlot, Washington dry, black currants and juicy plum notes, balanced with a round and velvety texture | $8.50 $37.00 |
| Charles Krug Merlot, Napa dry, black currants and juicy plum notes, balanced with a round and velvety texture | $10.50 $47.00 |
| J. Lohr 7 Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles dry, full-bodied flavors of cassis and dark cherries, elegant and smooth texture provide for a supple finish | $9.00 $39.00 |
| Rosemount Shiraz, South East Australia dry, full-bodied, zesty black fruits resembling blackberries and plum laced with spicy notes of pepper and dark chocolate | $8.50 $37.00 |
| Monastrell, Finca Luzon, Jumilla dry, think about blackberry cobbler and blueberry pie and you’ll enjoy this fruit bomb from Southern Spain, soft, fleshy and elegant | $29.00 |
| BR Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvigon, Sonoma dry, black cherry and cassis notes balance with a full-bodied expression of oak accented in a complex long finish | $11.00 49.00 |
For our Guests with food allergies or other health-related dietary restrictions, we are happy to discuss and attempt to accommodate your special dietary requests. An 18% service charge is added for parties of 8 or more. | |
Boatwright’s Kids Dinner Choices
(All selections and prices are subject to change at any time — Last updated 2007)Kids Dinner Options | |
| Pizza with mozzarella and diced chicken (optional) served with veggies and brown sugar apples |
$7.49 |
| Beef and Macaroni with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella served with veggies and fruit salad |
$7.49 |
| Kids Picks Choice of: 1 appetizer (garden salad or chicken noodle soup) 1 entrée (macaroni & cheese, cheeseburger or chicken strips) 1 dessert (fruit salad or ice-cream sundae) |
$7.49 |
| Just Dip It assorted fruits, vegetables, chicken salad, and yogurt | |
All meals served with choice of kids juice, 1% milk or bottled water | |
| French fries and soft drinks available upon request | |
Special Thanksgiving Dinner Menu (from 27 November 2008)
Roast turkey, giblet gravy, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans and cranberry relish.
Choice of apple, pecan, or pumpkin pie for dessert.
A limited menu of Boatwright’s favourites will also be available.
Adult Price: $24.99
Child Price: $9.99
(Drinks, tax and gratuity not included)
Restaurant Opening Hours: 2:00pm—10:00pm
Sassagoula Eatin’ History
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For the nostaglia buffs, I thought it would nice to include some references back to the early days of the Dixie Landings and Port Orleans resorts. Prior to the year 2000, Boatwright’s wasn’t the only table-service restaurant on property. The French Quarter section also had its own restaurant called Bonfamille’s Cafe which was located inside the main building, just to the right of the current Scat Cat’s lounge area.  So if you’d like to hold on tightly to the handrails and keep your arms, legs and appetites inside the car, the Disney Wayback Machine will whisk you all the way back to 1995 to see what you might have been savouring in the good ol’ days. Is it just me, or do those earlier breakfast choices seem so much more enticing than the more recent rather bland, generic offerings? There sure was some good eatin’ in them there days...
If anyone can add to these older menus, or help out with updates for the current menus, please feel free to get in touch with me via the Contact Page. Thanks. |
