Board walk restaurants

[LadyDebs86]

I disagree with previous posters. We love the food at Big River, the salmon is to die for. It’s also pretty good value compared to some of the other places on the Boardwalk and has some interesting menu options. Just bear in mind they don’t serve fries just in case anyone in your party loves fries! Most of the meals come with the most amazing garlic mashed potatoes. I want to eat some now!

You can book through OpenTable but personally I wouldn’t bother, I’ve never struggled to get a table as a walk up and that way you aren’t tied to a reservation time.

[LadyDebs86]

Originally Posted by crochet mum

Are there any restaurants actually in the Boardwalk Hotel?

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No, they’re all out on the Boardwalk.

[johnandmaz]

Originally Posted by WASTID

Which are the better options at the Boardwalk please?

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Big River's fine for a drink or two but the food menu is almost like an afterthought. ESPN is similar but I rate the food and ambience better but then again I like sports bars. Rarely have to book ADR unless it's a sports night.

Flying Fish is the best along the Boardwalk but is a signature restaurant. Cape May Cafe across at Beach Club used to be regular of ours. Yachtsman another signature at Yacht Club - gets great reviews. Trattoria is an Italian on the Boardwalk but never eaten there. Decent if unspectacular reviews. And as well as the aforementioned Beaches and Cream there's the recently opened Ale and Compass at Yacht Club. All seem to be rated more highly than Big river Grille.

[WASTID]

Originally Posted by johnandmaz

Big River's fine for a drink or two but the food menu is almost like an afterthought. ESPN is similar but I rate the food and ambience better but then again I like sports bars. Rarely have to book ADR unless it's a sports night.

Flying Fish is the best along the Boardwalk but is a signature restaurant. Cape May Cafe across at Beach Club used to be regular of ours. Yachtsman another signature at Yacht Club - gets great reviews. Trattoria is an Italian on the Boardwalk but never eaten there. Decent if unspectacular reviews. And as well as the aforementioned Beaches and Cream there's the recently opened Ale and Compass at Yacht Club. All seem to be rated more highly than Big river Grille.

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Thanks for the response.

I think we are just going to leave two evenings free of reservations as we have Be Our Guest and Yak and Yeti booked for lunch on those two days so not sure how hungry we will those evenings, plus its nice to not have everything planned to the minute. Be quite nice to have one evening just strolling the boardwalk eating / drinking at our leisure.

[LaughingPlace]

We really liked the character breakfast at Trattoria Al Forno

[johnandmaz]

Originally Posted by WASTID

Thanks for the response.

Be quite nice to have one evening just strolling the boardwalk eating / drinking at our leisure.

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It's a good idea - lovely location for a stroll in the evening with the street acts - maybe a trip to Jellyrolls?

Best bets for a walk up meal would be ESPN, Ale and Compass or your original query, Big River. If you didn't fancy a Table Service, then my favourite Counter Service is plum in the middle of Boardwalk - the Boardwalk Bakery. Sit outside watch the world go by.

If you fancied a drink in a quiet, friendly location, then can recommend the Belle Vue Lounge just off the reception of Boardwalk Inn. Only small but comfortable seating nd the barman - Allan - has been there years and part of the furniture.

[lolalolo86]

We went to Big River in 2015, party of 6 and got a walk in table straight away. Wasn't really impressed to be honest food was just alright and had many better meals elsewhere (offsite). Cannot comment on the beer as didn't try any but had a good cocktail. Probably wouldn't return as tried it now and too many other places to try instead

[DisneyFoodie]

Can recommend Crew Cup lounge in yacht club... amazing burger!