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In addition to its more informal food court, Port Orleans Riverside also features Boatwright’s Dining Hall, the only table service restaurant at Port Orleans, where you can 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 tantalizing Southern entrées and family favourites — 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 Company 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 5pm until 9pm, but is closed for breakfast and lunch (please use the adjacent Riverside Mill food court instead).
A newly updated menu, with many of the offerings renamed in order to tie in with the Port Orleans theming and backstory, was launched on 29 October 2014.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall re-opened post-COVID on 14th December 2021. “Disney Dining Plan” and “Tables in Wonderland” discounts were both previously accepted at this location, but neither scheme is currently operating post-COVID.
Advanced Dining Reservations are recommended, especially during busy periods, or when the Disney Dining Plan is being offered as a free perk to resort guests. Call 1-407-WDW-DINE to book up to 60 days in advance, or book online or via the My Disney Experience mobile app. Resort Hotel guests may be able to book an extra 10 days further out.
Opening Hours: 5pm — 9pm
Boatwright’s Dinner Menu
Menu Prices Last Verified 29 July 2023
(All selections and prices are subject to change at any time. For online updates from Disney, please see their Boatwright’s web page which also includes Allergy-Friendly Information)
Appetizers |
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| French Onion Soup Au Gratin Gruyère and Caramelized Onions in a rich Beef Broth with a Toasted Crouton Reminiscent to Pierre D’Orr’s Home Village |
$10 |
| Mardi Gras Fritters House-made Pimiento Cheese Fritters with Pepper Jelly |
$12 |
Boudin Balls  A mix of Andouille Sausage, Smoked Sausage, and Dirty Rice. Breaded and Fried served with Remoulade, Creole Mustard and Pickled Vegetables |
$13 |
| Amelia’s Salad ⚘ Romaine Heart with Rainbow Carrots, Watermelon Radish, Tomatoes, and Crispy Black-Eye Peas with an Avocado-Tarragon Purée |
$10 |
served in a Bread Bowl |
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Entrées |
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| Taste of the Bayou All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Platter Hickory-smoked Pork Ribs, Crispy Cajun Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Barbecued Beef Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Roasted Corn with Cajun Butter, and Seasonal Vegetables ~ Recommended Pairing: Columbia Crest H3 Merlot, Columbia Valley ~ |
$36 |
| Lowcountry Seafood Boil Shrimp, Mussels, Andouille Sausage with Corn on the Cob and Potatoes simmered in a Spicy Cajun broth served with Toasted Baguette ~ Recommended Pairing: Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ~ |
$32 |
| Blackened Prime Rib * Slow-roasted Blackened Prime Rib topped with Cajun Butter served with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables ~ Recommended Pairing: Don Miguel Gascón Malbec, Mendoza ~ |
$38 |
| Boatwright’s Jambalaya A New Orleans Dinnertime favorite! A Slow-cooked Spicy Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Chicken served with Rice ~ Recommended Pairing: Dr. Loosen Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwar ~ |
$26 |
| Crispy Cajun Chicken Spicy Battered Chicken Breast, Red Beans and Rice, and Collard Greens with House-made Pickles ~ Recommended Pairing: Abita Amber Lager ~ |
$25 |
| Harvest Red Beans & Rice ⚘ Red Beans simmered with Plant-based ‘Sausage’, Peppers, Onions, and Celery served over Rice with Cornbread ~ Recommended Pairing: McMurray Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ~ |
$24 |
| Deep South Shrimp and Grits Sustainable Shrimp and Andouille Sausage served with Spicy Cream Sauce over Creamy Charleston-style Grits ~ Recommended Pairing: Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ~ |
$26 |
| Blackened Salmon with Dirty Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Picked Onions, and Brown Butter Beurre Blanc ~ Recommended Pairing: King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley ~ |
$28 |
Spicy Tomato Rice with Mushroom, Peppers, Onions, and Garlic ~ Recommended Pairing: Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ~ |
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~ Recommended Pairing: Abita Turbodog Brown Ale ~ |
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~ Recommended Pairing: The Big Easy Red Blend, by Fess Parker, Santa Barbara County ~ |
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Sides |
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| Louisiana Grilled Shrimp |
$10 |
| Fried Okra | $5 |
| Andouille Sausage |
$7 |
Dessert |
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A Finalé from the D’Sert Sisters |
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| Mississippi Mud Crème Brûlée [Updated from Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Berries] Milk Chocolate Crème Brulee with a Sable Breton Cookie and Fresh Fruit |
$10 |
| Southern Cheesecake [Updated from Pecan Pie Cheesecake] Classic Vanilla Cheesecake with a Bourbon-Caramel Sauce garnished with Pecan-Praline Brittle (Dessert contains alcohol) |
$10 |
| Bananas Foster Bread Pudding [Updated from Banana Cream Pie Bread Pudding] Warm Bread Pudding with House-made Bananas Foster Sauce, Bourbon-soaked Raisins, and Vanilla Ice Cream (Dessert contains alcohol) |
$9 |
| Peach-Blackberry Cobbler Classic Peach and Blackberry Cobbler topped with Blackberry Sorbet |
$10 |
A Trio of Southern-inspired Sorbets |
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An 18% service charge is added for parties of 6 or more. |
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Dessert Cocktails |
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| Chocolate Martini Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, White Crème de Cacao, and Frangelico Liqueur |
$15 |
| Baileys and Coffee Baileys Irish Cream mixed with Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee |
$13.50 |
| Fonseca Bin 27 Character Port 3-oz Pour |
$12 |
Specialty Cocktails |
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| Big Easy Whisky Sour Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Lemon Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar with a float of Fess Parker Big Easy Red Blend |
$15.50 |
| Southern Hurricane Bayou Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Orange, Pineapple, and Lime Juices with Grenadine and a float of Myer’s Dark Rum |
$14.50 |
| Sazerac Knob Creek Rye, Agave Nectar, and Peychaud’s Bitters with a splash of Pernod |
$15.50 |
Draft Beer |
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Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans. Abita’s ales and lagers are brewed in small batches and handcrafted with only the highest standards for quality. |
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| Abita Amber is a Munich-style lager brewed with crystal malt and Perle hops. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor, and a rich amber color. | $9.75 |
| Abita Purple Haze is a crisp, American-style wheat beer with raspberries, which provide the lager with a subtle purple coloration and haze, a fruity aroma, and a tartly sweet taste. | $9.75 |
| Abita Turbodog is a dark brown ale brewed with Willamette hops and a combination of British pale, crystal and chocolate malts, giving it a rich body and a sweet chocolate-toffee-like flavor. | $9.75 |
| Sample all three with an Abita Beer Flight | $10.75 |
Beer |
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| Current options as of July 2023. Subject to change. Budweiser – St. Louis, MO Bud Light – St. Louis, MO Coors Light – Golden, CO Corona Extra – Mexico Heineken – Netherlands Michelob Ultra – St. Louis, MO Miller Lite – Milwaukee, WI Modelo Especial – Mexico Stella Artois – Belgium Kona Longboard Island Lager – Kona, HI Yuengling Traditional Lager – Pottsville, PA Blue Moon Belgian White – Golden, CO Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen – Germany Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – Chico, CA SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale – Atlanta, GA Cigar City Jai Alai IPA – Tampa,FL Goose Island IPA – Chicago, IL Samuel Adams Seasonal – Boston, MA Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider - Cincinnati, OH Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer – Boston, MA |
$8.50 — $12.75 |
Non-Alcoholic Specialties |
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| Agave Garden Lyre’s Agave Reserva Spirit, Cold-pressed Lime Juice, Passionfruit Papaya Green Tea, and Cucumber |
$11 |
| Pink London Spritzer Lyre’s Pink London Spirit, Grapefruit Soda, Pomegranate Green Tea, Lime, and Mint |
$11 |
Beverages |
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| Coca-Cola | $ ? |
| Diet Coke | $ ? |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | $ ? |
| Sprite | $ ? |
| Barq’s Root Beer | $ ? |
| Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade | $ ? |
Specialty Hot BeveragesFeaturing Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee |
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| New Orleans Chicory Coffee French Press Pot (Serves Two) |
$9 |
| Espresso | $3.99 |
| Cappuccino | $4.79 |
| Latte | $4.79 |
| Café Mocha | $4.99 |
| Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Regular or Decaf |
$4.29 |
Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside |
Boatwright’s Kids’ Meals — for Guests Ages 9 and Under
Kids Menu Items and Prices from older menus, current items TBC(All selections and prices are subject to change at any time)
Appetizers(à la carte) | |
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| Chicken Noodle Soup | $3 |
| Garden Salad with Fat-free Ranch Dressing |
$3 |
Mickey Check MealsServed with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water | |
Grilled Chicken Breast  Entrée: Grilled Chicken Breast with Brown Rice and Green Beans Dessert: Strawberry Yogurt Parfait |
$10 |
| Multigrain Pasta Entrée: Multigrain Pasta with Turkey Marinara and Green Beans Dessert: Sliced Apples |
$10 |
| Grilled Fish Entrée: Grilled Fish with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes and Green Beans Dessert: Fresh Strawberries |
$11 |
| Grilled Beef Skewers Entrée: Grilled Beef Skewers with Brown Rice and Green Beans Dessert: Strawberry Yogurt Parfait |
$12 |
— OR — Choice of one (1) Beverage, one (1) Entrée, and one (1) Dessert | |
| Beverages (Choose One): Small Lowfat Milk Small Dasani Water Small Minute Maid Apple Juice Soft Drinks may be substituted upon request Entrées (Choose One): Desserts (Choose One): |
$9—$12 |
| = Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals without substitutions | |
Special Dietary Requirements
The Walt Disney World website and app provides extended menu listings for all their restaurants to assist anyone with special dietary requirements, allergies, etc. For Boatwright’s Dining Hall additional options, please Click Here.
You can also contact Walt Disney World directly to check or make special arrangements for specific dietary needs by visiting their information website at www.disneyworld.com/specialdiets, phoning 1-407-824-5967, or emailing Special.Diets@disneyworld.com.
It is advisable to contact individual restaurants in advance to discuss any specific dietary requirements that you might have (including Kosher, Halal, etc, as well as allergy and preference choices) and/or speak to the chef upon arrival. Another useful resource are the menus that have been uploaded to the handy Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free at WDW website.
Special Thanksgiving Dinner Menu (details 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 favorites is also available.
Adult Price (2008): $24.99
Child Price (2008): $9.99
(Drinks, tax and gratuity not included)
Restaurant Opening Hours (Thanksgiving 2008): 2:00pm—10:00pm
Sassagoula Eatin’ History
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 Café 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...
Bonfamille’s Café Menu, Breakfast & Dinner, circa 1995 [PDF format, 1.5Mb]
Boatwright’s Dining Hall Menu, Breakfast & Dinner, circa 1995 [PDF format, 1.7Mb]
Boatwright’s Dinner ‘Specials’ Menu, 1995 [PDF format, 1.2Mb]
Boatwright’s Breakfast and Dinner Menus, 2007
Boatwright’s Final Breakfast Menu, 2009
Also, the Walt Disney World website includes downloadable PDF menus for Breakfast (note: not currently being served), Dinner, Dessert and Kids Picks at Boatwright’s, but the most recent update appears to have been September 2012.
As from Sunday 22nd February 2009, Boatwright’s Dining Hall stopped serving breakfast. 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! Disney’s official word on the subject was 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.
