Ballast Point Brewing Co.

While we absolutely adore the Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World, it’s not too often we hang out with her more reserved, proper and grown-up older sister – the Yacht Club. We typically only end up staying at the nautical sibling when we can score a much better deal than at the Beach Club. So, it stands to reason that we don’t often nosh at the Yacht.

As we’ve mentioned in previous reviews and posts, we like to be Disney-ed when visting Walt Disney World and Disneyland. If the princesses aren’t sashaying around our pancakes, servers throwing insults and straws or there’s something really special, we’re likely going to skip it.

However, sometimes convenience wins. And, you know I’m always willing to try something new for YOU! 😉 We were wasting a few hours before we made our way back to the airport, so we decided to tour the gingerbread displays at the Epcot area resorts. We got to the Yacht Club, and that famous kid theme song started…”Mooooom, I’m huuungry!” My first thought was Beaches and Cream, alas, no reservations availed themselves. so we snagged a lunch spot at Ale and Compass. We also could’ve easily gotten a walk-up, as there were only about a half dozen parties in the restaurant despite it being prime lunch hour.

The Atmosphere

The restaurant itself is very warm, crisp and inviting. Part of the restaurant is enclosed, while the back half of the restaurant opens up to the hallway of windows running beside Stormalong Bay.

The Menu

New England comfort foods and seafood fill the menu here, although we got none of that based on the server’s recommendations. If we end up here again, I would opt into a specialty or two.

The Verdict

Staying at the Yacht Club for conference and looking for a nicer lunch? Sure, give a it a go. With Epcot right next door, though, it’s hard to recommend this for a dinner, but I do think we may try to breakfast buffet.

Am I off base? Or do you agree? Share in the comments!