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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.
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 180 days in advance, or book online or via the My Disney Experience mobile app.
“Disney Dining Plan” and “Tables in Wonderland” discounts are both accepted at this location.
Opening Hours: 5pm — 9pm
Boatwright’s Dinner Menu
Menu Prices Last Verified 12 August 2019(All selections and prices are subject to change at any time)
Best of the Bayou“Best of the Bayou” Prix-Fixe Menu (first introduced July 2015) A collection of Boatwright’s Dining Hall’s featured flavors on a prix fixe tasting menu designed by the Chefs Team at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort |
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Appetizer Jumbo Lump Crab [Previously Crab Bruschetta, Dec 2016] Jumbo Lump Crab combined with House Made Cornbread served with a Green Apple Salad Soup Entrée Dessert $14.99 surcharge if using Disney Dining Plan. |
$58.99 |
Appetizers |
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| French Onion Soup Au Gratin Gruyère Cheese, Onions, and a Toasted Crouton in a rich Beef Broth reminiscent to Pierre D’Orr’s Home Village |
$9 |
| Crawfish Bisque Traditional-style Bisque with Crawfish Tails, a touch of Sherry, and finished with Crème Fraîche |
$8 |
Andouille Sausage-Cheese Dip  Andouille Sausage in a Three Cheese-blend served in a Bread Bowl |
$13 |
| Mardi Gras Fritters House-made Pimiento Cheese Fritters with Pepper Jelly |
$9 |
| Fried Green Tomatoes [Updated] Served with Arugula and Spicy Crawfish Rémoulade |
$10 |
| Amelia’s Salad Seasonal Greens tossed in a Hard Cider Vinaigrette and Whipped Mascarpone Cheese |
$8 |
Crawfish, Shrimp, Oysters, and Okra in a crispy Cornmeal Batter with Traditional Rémoulade |
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Chef’s Selection of Cheeses, Smoked Meats, and House-Pickled Vegetables |
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Sautéed Shrimp in a traditional Louisiana BBQ Broth served over a Pimento Grit Cake |
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Entrées |
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Add Crawfish Mac & Cheese or Lump Crab Cakes to any Entrée for $10 ** |
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| All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Chef’s Platter Ribs, Hot Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Barbecued Beef Brisket with Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Street Corn, and Green Beans ~ Recommended Pairing: Flora Springs Merlot, Napa Valley ~ |
$33 |
| The Big Easy * 10-oz Grilled New York Strip with Crawfish Mac & Cheese, Seasonal Vegetables, and a Blackberry Port Demi ~ Recommended Pairing: The Big Easy Red Blend, by Fess Parker, Santa Barbara County ~ |
$36 |
| Boatwright’s Jambalaya A New Orleans Dinnertime favorite! Slow-cooked Spicy Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Chicken served with Rice As a Vegetarian Entrée ~ Recommended Pairing: Seghesio Family Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma County ~ |
$19 $17 |
| Turbodog Barbecued Ribs House-smoked Ribs served with Creole Coleslaw, Street Corn, and Cajun Fries ~ Recommended Pairing: Abita Turbodog Brown Ale ~ |
$24 |
| General Fulton’s Prime Rib * Slow-roasted Prime Rib rubbed with our specialty crafted Chicory-Coffee Blend, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Horseradish Cream ~ Recommended Pairing: Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa County ~ |
$35 |
| Deep South Shrimp and Grits Sustainable Shrimp and Andouille Sausage served with Red-Eye Gravy over our Creamy Charleston-style Grits ~ Recommended Pairing: Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ~ |
$23 |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Hand-battered, Crispy-fried Hot Chicken served with Barbecue Baked Beans and Collard Greens with House-made Bread-and-Butter Pickles ~ Recommended Pairing: Abita Amber ~ |
$23 |
Corn Meal-dusted Seared Catfish with a Southern Succotash and finished with an Orange Blossom Compound Butter ~ Recommended Pairing: Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ~ |
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Grilled Cola-glazed Pork Tenderloin over a Sweet Potato Hash ~ Recommended Pairing: Flora Springs Merlot, Napa Valley ~ |
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Crawfish simmered in a rich Seafood Sauce over Rice ~ Recommended Pairing: Meiomi Pinot Noir, California ~ |
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Blackened Scallops over Risotto with Roasted Yellow Squash and a Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc ~ Recommended Pairing: Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon ~ |
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~ Recommended Pairing: Newton Skyside Chardonnay, Sonoma County ~ |
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Sides |
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| Seasonal Vegetables | $5 |
| Fried Okra | $5 |
| Southern Greens | $5 |
| Red Beans and Rice | $5 |
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] Chocolate Brûlée with a Chocolate Shortbread Cookie |
$7 |
| Pecan Pie Cheesecake [Updated from Red Velvet Cheescake] Creamy Cheesecake with a Pecan Pie filling, topped with Vanilla Chantilly Cream, and Spiced Candied Pecans |
$8 |
| Lemon Chess Bar Centuries old recipe made with Cornmeal and Buttemilk, served with a Strawberry-Basil Sauce, and Crispy Cake Croutons |
$7 |
| Traditional Bread Pudding House-made Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce |
$7 |
| Sorbet A Trio of Southern-inspired Sorbets |
$6 |
Spiced Chocolate Sauce and Whipped Vanilla Panna Cotta |
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Butterscotch Sauce and Cinnamon Gelato |
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Whipped Vanilla Panna Cotta and Red Velvet Crunch |
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Bourbon Sauce and Toffee Brittle |
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Topped with Triple Berry Sauce and Peanut Brittle |
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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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| Godiva Chocolate Martini Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, White Crème de Cacao, and Frangelico |
$12.50 |
| Cold Brew XO Patrón XO Cafe Coffee Liqueur, Heavy Cream, and Cold Brew Joffrey’s Coffee |
$11.25 |
| Baileys and Coffee Baileys Irish Cream mixed with Hot Joffrey’s Coffee |
$9.75 |
| Fonseca Bin 27 Character Port 3-oz Pour |
$10.00 |
Specialty Cocktails |
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| Magical Star Cocktail X-Fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a souvenir Multicolored Glow Cube |
$13.75 |
| Sazerac Bulleit Rye Small Batch American Whiskey, Agave Nectar, and Peychaud’s Bitters with a splash of Pernod |
$12.50 |
| Southern Hurricane Myers’s Original Dark Rum, Bayou Silver Rum, and Tropical Juices topped with a float of Southern Comfort |
$11.75 |
| Rum-A-Rita Bayou Select Rum with Bayou Satsuma Orange Liqueur, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Orange Juice, and Sour Mix |
$12.50 |
| Citrus Smash Bayou Satsuma Orange Rum Liqueur mixed with Orange Juice and topped with Tonic Water |
$11.50 |
contains pasteurized egg whites |
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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. | $9.00 |
| 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. | $9.00 |
| 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. | $9.00 |
| Sample all three with an Abita Beer Flight | $10.00 |
Non-Alcoholic Specialties |
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| Specialty Character Drink [Updated 2018/19, used to be Buzz Lightyeat or Tinkerbell] Minute Maid Light Lemonade served in a souvenir Character Cup with a glowing Character Clip-on Light |
$8.00 |
| Odwalla All-Natural Lemonade topped with a Wildberry Foam |
$5.50 |
| Mega-Berry Smoothie Raspberry Purée and Nonfat Yogurt blended with Odwalla Berries GoMega |
$6.00 |
Beverages |
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| Coca-Cola | $ ? |
| Diet Coke | $ ? |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | $ ? |
| Sprite | $ ? |
| Barq’s Root Beer | $ ? |
| Minute Maid Light 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 |
| Coffee | $3.79 |
Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside |
Boatwright’s Kids’ Meals — for Guests Ages 9 and Under
Menu Prices Last Verified 16 January 2016(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 |
| Celery and Carrot Sticks with Fat-free Ranch Dressing |
$3 |
| French Fries | $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—$10 |
| = Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals without substitutions | |
Special Dietary Requirements
You can 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 also advisable to contact individual restaurants in advance to discuss any specific dietary requirements you might have, 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.
Kosher/Passover Options — Available by Request
Appetisers:
- Consomme of Matzoh Ball Soup (8oz)
- Garden Vegetable (8oz)
Entrées:
- Brisket of Beef with Brown Gravy A/F
- Honey Glazed Breast of Chicken A/F
- Baked Fillet of Salmon
- Chicken Strips & Potato Croquette
- Seder Plate
- Egg Lasagna
- Pizza, 8-inch cheese
- Cheese Lasagna
Dessert:
- Chocolate Layer Cake
- Non-Dairy Cheese Cake
- Coconut Macaroons
- Apple Strudel
Kids’ Menu:
- Hot Dog in Bun with Potato Croquette
- Chicken Strips with Potato Croquette
- Macaroni & Cheese
Special Thanksgiving Dinner Menu (as served on 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.
