Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts serve up high-quality food options, and that’s before you consider that the Boardwalk resort area and Epcot’s showcase of world food choices are also on the doorstep.
Whether you’re craving surf, turf, comfort food, or poolside snacks, this pair of resorts has it all.
Here we dive into the dining options at both Beach Club, Yacht Club and nearby
Cape May Café
Beach Club Resort’s Cape May Café is a seafood lover’s dream.
The café serves up classic American breakfasts in the morning and seafood feasts in the evening. Guests rave about the fresh seafood and the all-you-can-eat options, making it a hit for families.
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop often draws visitors from the Epcot area, with the ice cream sundaes and milkshakes being very popular for all guests, not just those staying at Beach Club or Yacht Club.
It's the home of the giant ‘kitchen sink’ sundae. It's a big $39 bowl of ice cream and treats that’s meant to serve four people. The full list of ingredients is as follows - five flavours of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies ‘n cream, and mint chocolate chip) topped with peanut butter, snickers brownies, hot fudge (plus others on request) with the whole lot finished off with chocolate sauce and cream.
The milkshakes, ice cream sodas and malts are also signature menu items that are popular among all Disneyworld guests.
As well as the desserts and treats, the retro-style diner also serves up tasty bites including burgers, grilled cheese and Reuben sandwiches.
Beaches & Cream is part of the Beach Club Resort, and it backs onto Disney World’s iconic Boardwalk, just a 10/15 minute walk to Epcot.
Ale & Compass Restaurant
At the Yacht Club Resort, Ale & Compass Restaurant offers a more upscale dining experience.
Themed around a New England-inspired lighthouse, the restaurant is popular for its seafood and hearty, flavoursome dishes.
Popular starters include the mussels, clams, and crab bisque, whilst entrees like the New York Strip, bone-in pork chop and seafood pot pie make sure no guests visiting Ale & Compass will go hungry.
Guests who can't get a reservation at the restaurant can drop into the lounge, where many of the top menu items are also available.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
As one of Disney World's Signature restaurants, the Yachtsman Steakhouse is on the fancier side - and it'll make meatlovers mouths water.
Here, they specialise in high-quality grain-fed beef, dry-aged steaks.
Its fancy, and its pricey. A 7 ounce fillet mignon steak will cost $62, similarly guests can order a 22 ounce on-the-bone ribeye for $69.
Alternative dishes include half lobster thermidor for $31, or Chilean Sea Bass for $59, or pan-seared chicken for $40.
Guests note, the Signature Restaurant upholds a dress code which must be adhered to.
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
For a quick bite or a bit of refreshment by the pool, both resorts share access to Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill.
Located on ‘Stormalong Bay’, the 3-acre lagoon pook that spans both Beach Club and Yacht Club this is a popular spot for resort guests - with a decent menu comprising sandwiches, burgers, chicken strips, fish and chips, salads, and drinks.
The Boardwalk’s Flying Fish
Flying Fish, on the nearby BoardWalk offers upscale seafood and is popular with couples seeking a romantic night out with fresh, tasty seafood dishes.
Epcot
Epcot is on the doorstep, just a few minutes’ walk (or a quick bus ride) from both Beach Club and Yacht Club.
The theme park, and the World Showcase, in particular, offer a diverse range of flavours from around the globe.
Epcot’s permanent pavilions bring to Disney World the cultures and cuisines of countries like Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Or across Epcot’s Celebration, Nature and Discovery areas are popular restaurants such as Connections, the Garden Grill and Coral Reef restaurants.
If that wasn’t enough, Epcot is further transformed during the Food & Wine and Flower & Gardens festivals, which see many more pop-up eateries spring across the park.
In all, frankly, there are too many good food spots to list them all here, but some of the most popular are the Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion, France’s Chefs de France and Les Halles Boulangerie & Pâtisserie, Japan’s Teppan Edo and the Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American pavilion.
Epcot’s futuristic Space 220 dining experience is a deeply immersive restaurant - set in an orbiting space station, with a views over the earth - which cannot go without a mention,
Disney Springs
Disney Springs in Orlando is a destination of its own for food enthusiasts with close to 70 outlets, a mix of quick-service bites, mid-range and high-end table service dining. Here’s just a few of the established favourites.
Known for its stunning waterfront views and fresh seafood, The BOATHOUSE is a must-visit for those seeking a relaxed yet upscale dining experience. Don’t miss their signature lobster roll or mouthwatering filet mignon sliders.
Wine Bar George is a charming wine bar that pairs a global wine list with small plates, entrees and sharing platters. Favorites include the crispy mac and cheese bites and the indulgent charcuterie boards.
A celebration of Southern comfort food, Homecomin' by Chef Art Smith is famous for its fried chicken and moonshine cocktails. The warm, welcoming vibe makes it ideal for families or a casual date night.
Blaze Pizza, a quick-service favourite, serves customized pizzas to order at the counter, and baked to perfection in minutes. It’s an affordable, fast, and delicious spot perfect when you’re on the go.
Gideon’s Bakehouse is an extremely popular outlet - don’t believe me, wait till you see the queue - thanks to its massive, gooey and Instagrammable cookies and cakes.
Got a sweet tooth? Head to Gideon’s for their massive, gooey cookies and decadent cakes. Pro tip: arrive early to avoid the long lines!
Themed family favourites, T-Rex Café and Rainforest Café combine immersive and interactive dining (one dinosaur-themed, the other set in a jungle). Both menus are stacked with American classics, and lots of choices for kids.
Morimoto Asia is a top-notch Asian restaurant offering very tasty favourites such as sushi, giant spring rolls and Peking duck. It serves up fine-dining twist on traditional flavours.
If you’re on the go, stopping by Morimoto’s quick service window is a must for anyone who loves Asian food.
Wherever tickles your fancy, you’ll certainly find something to suit your tastes at Disney Springs (here we’ve named only a few popular choices).
Thoughts …
With so many dining options at both Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts, plus the seemingly endless choices at Epcot and Disney Springs every guest is likely to find plenty of good dining spots to suit their tastes and budget.
