Yachtsman Steakhouse
Settle in for premium steaks, fresh seafood and a relaxed signature dining experience at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
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Location: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Best for: Steak lovers, date nights and guests staying in the Epcot resort area
The Scene: A refined New England-inspired steakhouse with a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Must-try: Everything was fine, but I don’t have a standout rec, so take that for what it is.
Would we return? Maybe if we were staying at Yacht Club, but it isn’t one we’d make a special trip for.
Once upon a time, when it was darn near impossible to secure reservations for Le Cellier, Yachtsman was often offered up as a nearby alternative. Located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, a short boat ride or slightly longer walk from Epcot’s International Gateway, this is a nice spot to enjoy a quiet dinner with a little upscale ambiance.
I do feel I have to disclose that this meal was on Disney’s dime, as Siri, of Story Time Travel fame, and I were comped as part of our travel agent education training. Since we were playing with house money, we indulged and ordered drinks, appetizers, steak and dessert.
The Scene
The dining room is comfortable and elegant without feeling stuffy, making it easy to settle in for a leisurely dinner. As the evening went on and the restaurant emptied, we found ourselves lingering over conversation long after the meal had ended.
It’s a lovely atmosphere. It just doesn’t scream “Disney.”
The Menu
As expected, steak is the star of the menu, alongside seafood, classic steakhouse sides and rotating seasonal offerings.
Our seasonal crab appetizer didn’t do much for any of us, and thankfully it has long since disappeared from the menu.
Unfortunately for Clara, who is usually a pro at navigating Disney food allergies, there wasn’t much the kitchen could modify. This is the only Disney restaurant I’ve shared with her where her options felt genuinely limited.
The steaks were a mixed bag. I enjoyed mine, although I’d still rank both California Grill and Le Cellier’s filet above it. Siri wasn’t thrilled with hers, and Clara’s comparison to Golden Corral…well…wasn’t exactly glowing.
Our Take
Despite the inside jokes this dinner created, I genuinely enjoyed our evening at Yachtsman. The company was fantastic, the atmosphere was relaxing and we never felt rushed.
Would I rush back? Probably not.
If we were staying at Yacht Club and wanted an easy, upscale dinner, I might. But when I’m paying Disney prices, I personally want a dining experience that feels uniquely Disney. Yachtsman is a good steakhouse; it just feels like a steakhouse I could find closer to home.
That doesn’t make it bad, just not the experience I’m usually looking for during a Disney vacation.
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