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Yachtsman Steakhouse Review

Yachtsman Steakhouse is the real “T-Rex Cafe” in Walt Disney World. Except instead of being themed to dinosaurs, Yachtsman Steakhouse is a restaurant for dinosaurs. Well, at least the carnivorous ones. The place should have been named “Disney’s Awesome Salute to Carnivores Restaurant (of Excellence).” Unfortunately, Disney went with the more conventional “Yachtsman Steakhouse.”

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a signature restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Although we both love steak, it had taken us a while to visit Yachtsman Steakhouse because we always kept putting it off in favor of other favorites. We finally decided to visit Yachtsman Steakhouse when on the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan and trying to get the most bang for our buck . The restaurant is themed to a New England steakhouse, with masculine woods and some almost-kitschy coastal accents. While the restaurant is fairly well-lit, the rich woods and nice-looking rooms give it a look of understated elegance.

There are a few other items on the menu , but Yachtsman Steakhouse’s clear specialty is steak (hence the name…although wouldn’t its specialty be a touch more clear if they went with my proposed name?). As a signature restaurant participating in the Disney Dining Plan , Yachtsman Steakhouse is a 2-credit table service restaurant, and one of the restaurants at Walt Disney World that now requires a $10 per person deposit to secure reservations. It also accepts the Tables in Wonderland card for a 20% discount .

I’ve already touched upon the decor and its kitsch, but it’s probably worth discussing a bit more (and at the front of the review, to get all negatives out of the way first). Yachtsman Steakhouse looks nice with its masculine woods and understated dining room, and the highlight is when you first walk in and see a butcher room with meats aging and, when we were there, a butcher in there actually making his cuts!

However, there are also a few random accents that make the restaurant feel as if it’s stuck in the mid-1990s. I know plenty of New England restaurants have this same “look” to them, but I think Disney could convey the theme of the restaurant without the dated paintings and wallpaper. These are just little things, and it’s difficult to point to any one element of the design that made it feel dated, but I think all of these little things are more noticeable because the dining rooms are otherwise very understated.

That said, we ate there prior to the restaurant’s August and September 2012 refurbishment, and I have not yet heard what, if anything, changed with the look of the restaurant. Hopefully this decor was freshened up during the refurbishment, and if so, Yachtsman Steakhouse would be flawless to us. (Has anyone been there since September 14, 2012? How did it look?)

Our waiter for our meal at Yachtsman Steakhouse was Ricardo, and he was flat out awesome. He was incredibly fun, yet formal and knowledgeable of the menu. How he managed to strike this balance was beyond me, but he was basically the perfect Disney server–easily one of the best we’ve ever had at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. A bit of whimsy combined with knowledge and appropriate demeanor for a nicer restaurant.

Before diving into the substance of our meal, I should preface this review with some basic information about my food preferences. On a scale of “Vegan to Velociraptor” in terms of carnivorousness, I’m approximately “Tyrannosaurus Rex,” which is a step beyond Velociraptor (see how happy I am in the photo above? I’m like a kid in a candy store when I’m at a steakhouse!). So I’m off the chart as far as my enjoyment of meat goes. I actually view vegetables as unnecessary filler that gets in the way of meat. Except potatoes, but I’ve been told countless times those are not vegetables, so I guess they get a pass. Obviously there’s some hyperbole here, but my point is that if you’re a vegan or vegetarian, it’s likely that you and I will not share similar views of Yachtsman Steakhouse.

In short, Yachtsman Steakhouse brings the A-game for steak-lovers. The meal started out with a bread basket, the highlight of which is the delicious onion bread. That onion bread plus the roasted garlic and butter is a deadly combination (for anyone you talk to later in the night). It’s also a highly, highly delicious combination. Normally we don’t like to overdo it on bread, but when Ricardo asked if we’d like another basket of bread, the answer was an unequivocal “YES!”

For appetizers, we both ordered the same fried crab appetizer, and it was incredible. Not only was the crab perfectly breaded and prepared, but the tomatoes and other garnishes were excellent!

Now, on to the glorious entrees! Sarah had the Surf ‘n’ Turf (butter-poached Maine Lobster and Prime Strip Steak), and I had the 24 oz Porterhouse.

My Porterhouse was amazing. Flavorful, perfectly marbled, and with the perfect amount of seasoning. The roasted garlic butter added a great flavor to the steak, but it wasn’t doused in this butter so heavily that it masked the steak’s own natural flavor. Those who like incredibly lean cuts might not be as big of fans of this Porterhouse (or any Porterhouse, for that matter), but I like a bit of fat for flavor. If Yachtsman Steakhouse sold post cards, I would have bought one, because that steak was something to write home about!

At $46 it was pricey even by Disney standards, but it was 24 ounces and amazing. Given that, I don’t think it was out of line compared to other steak on property, especially for the size. It was certainly better than the $66 entree I had the day before at Narcoossee’s! I would not recommend visiting Yachtsman Steakhouse with an eye towards “dining on a dime,” but the Porterhouse was definitely large enough for two people to split if you want to go that route.

Usually I try to only post one or two photos of each entree we have in these reviews, but I’m having a tough time cutting anything here, so I’ll just present this glorious tribute to the Porterhouse:

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I may not look all that happy in this photo, but really, I’m just in the zone. Eating a steak this excellent requires dedication and concentration. No time for posed photos.

Truly the best overall steak I’ve had on Disney property. The filet mignon at Napa Rose comes close , and it’s difficult to compare two radically different cuts of meat, but I’m going to give the edge to Yachtsman Steakhouse.

As for Sarah’s meal, Sarah reported that her lobster was better than the lobster she had at Narcoossee’s . If you recall, she had a whole Maine Lobster at Narcoossee’s, so this is assessment is impressive since usually the lobster on a combo lobster/filet dish is inferior to the lobster on a dedicated “whole Maine lobster” dish. She described the lobster as tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, and similarly really liked the steak. I tried some of her strip steak, and while it didn’t compare to my Porterhouse, it was very excellent. Tender and juicy, especially for a strip steak.

After dinner, Sarah ordered a cup of cappuccino. I’m not really sure which one, and I know almost nothing about coffee, so I can’t accurately assess it, but to my uninformed palate, it tasted delicious!

For dessert, I had the Peanut Butter and Pretzel Gianduja Cake, with salted caramel gelato and liquid ganache. This dessert was the bomb(dotcom) ! Even though it was really rich, I didn’t mind at all, because I love peanut butter and it wasn’t too large (who am I kidding, it could have been 10 times this size and I would’ve eaten it all!). The mix of flavors and textures in the cake were excellent, and I had never had caramel gelato before this–it was also quite good. At $11, it was fairly expensive for a relatively small dessert, but it tasted excellent. I probably wouldn’t have paid that much for it out of pocket, but as a Disney Dining Plan dessert, it’s a great pick.

Sarah had the Lemon Pudding Cake, which she said was pretty good. She said it was incredibly moist, and that the blueberry shake that accompanied it was also excellent. I’m not quite sure about the war paint in the middle of her plate there, but I guess that’s how New England steakhouses present their desserts. Chowder-heads! 😉

All in all, Yachtsman Steakhouse was amazing. Our meal was, essentially, a tribute to America. That meal at Yachtsman Steakhouse cemented the restaurant as one of our top Walt Disney World restaurants. Our meal surpassed Bistro de Paris by a tad to claim the #2 overall slot for best restaurants at Walt Disney World ( behind only Victoria & Albert’s ). Although there are some dated elements in the decor, that was hardly enough to ding Yachtsman Steakhouse’s score.

The next time we eat at Yachtsman Steakhouse, we definitely won’t use the Disney Dining Plan, and will skip appetizers and desserts in favor of the many steakhouse-style sides that can be ordered to accompany the steaks. We saw a few of these pass our table, and they looked excellent. Our appetizers and desserts were good, but they were expensive (especially the desserts), and I’d rather focus on steakhouse strengths when at a steakhouse. It’ll be difficult, but I’ll probably also order the Beef Wellington next time instead of the Porterhouse. The Porterhouse was absolutely amazing, but I suspect just about any cut of meat will be amazing at Yachtsman. We highly recommend Yachtsman Steakhouse to anyone who enjoys a good steak.

Are you a fan of Yachtsman Steakhouse? Share your thoughts, especially any experiences with their other (glorious?) cuts of meat, in the comments!

Overall Score: 10/10

Written by Tom Bricker

Another request for an update now that it has re-opened again. Thanks!

Any plans to do an updated review here soon? It says you haven’t been here since 2012 yet you said it was amazing and gave it a 10/10. Hoping to see some updated thoughts on this steakhouse as well as Le Cellier as we’re trying to decided between the two for our upcoming June 2020 trip. Thanks!

I agree!! The menu has had soooo many changes since then. Would love an updated review.

Just eaten here for the third time and was a total disaster. Our waiter knew little about the menu or drinks then forgot 2 of the drinks we ordered one was Diet Coke so not too hard to remember The steaks arrived my wife said medium fillet was cold on the outside and centre one sons steak was fine he asked for fries not mash and no sauce which arrived ok My other son and I shared a porterhouse which was excellent then the problems started alll the side dishes wee cold and looked as if they were preprepared and left on one side . We complained to which we were told they would be replaced immediately Then mash and sauce arrived for our sons steak which was ordered without and arrived perfectly After we had nearly finished the porterhouse my wife’s steak arrived it was the original steak reheated as were all the side dishes which were then TrueType inedible. The manager apologised on many occasions and sent extra desserts Monod which I could eat as I am diabetic which I told the waiter originally The y did reduce the credits taken from the dining plan plan but I would have sooner had a good meal and used all the credits WE will not be revisiting soon

Hi- just curious why you wouldn’t use the Dining plan for this restaurant? This is our first time at DW, so i’m confused. Thank you

I assume he means because the dining plan specifies that you get appetizer, entree, and dessert as opposed to steak with added sides of your choice. With the dining plan, you have less control over how you spend your money at each meal.

It is by far my favorite restaurant at DW & I’ve eaten at most. Their bone marrow w/the ribeye is out of this world! I think they lace it w/crack bc I dream of this bone marrow!

We went here in 2015, this review is spot on with our experience. We are going back in 2017 and agree that we aren’t doing the dining plan. We also thought the steakhouse sides looked really good. We plan to share the porterhouse and get a few different sides to share. This is one of our must have ADRs for this next trip.

Don’t worry about the decor…it’s elegant and appropriate as you would expect. The food is exceptional! What a treat! Don’t overlook what is certainly one of Disney’s best………and one of the most outstandiing steakhouses ANYWHERE! Bravo!

I’ll be there for dinner on January 06, 2015. Thanks for the amazing review!

My hubby and I have an ADR here for the beginning of October. We are from New England so I’ve been hesitant to keep the reservation. My indecisive nature makes me want to try something new and exciting yet knows we’d love the Yachtsman. Any current thoughts on a signature restaurant for two? I’m dying to go to V&A but it’s just not in the budget this trip. Thanks!! Love your blog!

California Grill would be very nice!

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Yachtsman Steakhouse is Disney’s Best Kept Dining Secret, And Here’s Why (FULL REVIEW)

One of the best-kept dining secrets at Walt Disney World is Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

In fact, this is one of my personal favorite places to dine when I want a nice dinner at Disney. 

The beautiful steakhouse is located down a quiet corridor near the pool at the hotel and is worth trying to snag a reservation for. 

If you’re thinking about dining at one of the best restaurants at Walt Disney World keep reading to learn everything you need to know, how to snag the best tables, and of course my suggestions about what to order. 

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What is Yachtsman Steakhouse at Walt Disney World? 

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a signature dining restaurant located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The restaurant is only open for dinner and is known for its incredible steaks , sides, and desserts. 

And believe me, you DON’T want to skip this Disney dining spot on your vacation!

What is the Vibe like inside Yachtsman Steakhouse?

Since the restaurant is only open for dinner the vibe is very adult. This is a great date night spot for couples , or a treat yourself type mean for solo travelers. 

You’ll feel as if you’re whisked away on a nautical escapade through the great North East of America.

The interior is quite cozy and far away from what you’d expect at a Walt Disney World restaurant.

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How Do I get a reservation at Yachtsman Steakhouse? 

The easiest way to get a reservation for Yachtsman Steakhouse is through the My Disney Experience app. 

You can also make reservations on the Walt Disney World website or by calling the reservation center at Walt Disney World.

A word of warning though, the latter of the two options is not the most efficient and phone calls to Disney have been taking upwards of two hours just to talk to someone. 

If you do see a reservation for the restaurant you should go ahead and book it even if it’s not at your intended dining time, because it’s always easier to modify an existing reservation versus make a new one. 

If you decide you don’t want to dine at Yachtsman Steakhouse after you’ve reserved a table, you can cancel without penalty up to 24 hours before your reservation. 

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What if I Can’t get a reservation for Yachtsman Steakhouse? 

There are a few options if you can’t get a reservation for Yachtsman Steakhouse before your trip to Walt Disney World.

The first is to get to the restaurant right when it opens at 5:00 p.m. and see if you can be seated.

Another option is to eat in the nearby lounge, Crews Cup , which is currently serving the exact same menu as Yachtsman Steakhouse. 

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Crews Cup Lounge 

The Crews Cup Lounge is located right next door to Yachtsman Steakhouse. Its vibe is very relaxed with tables, booths, and bar seating.

This lounge used to have its own unique menu , but post-pandemic the original menu has not returned and the lounge is serving the Yachtsman Steakhouse menu. 

If you are able to snag a table inside the Crews Cup Lounge, try to get the table near the window looking into the dry-aging room at Yachtsman Steakhouse.

Through the window, you can see the steaks being expertly cut by the restaurant’s butcher for service as guests order. 

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What’s on the Menu at Yachtsman Steakhouse? 

Yachtsman Steakhouse only serves dinner and everything on the menu is a la carte, meaning every item you order is a certain price. 

Meals start out with a bread basket filled with savory pull-apart onion rolls and cherry multigrain sourdough rolls.

Bread Service

The bread is served with the restaurant’s signature roasted garlic and salted butter.

Yes, that means you can literally smear pieces of roasted garlic and slather butter all over these delightful breads.

When it comes to starters, I really enjoy the French Onion Soup , which is perfectly rich with plenty of onions, sourdough croutons, and topped with melted gruyère cheese. You definitely have to try the Beef Carpaccio as well.

Also the famous Caesar Salad is perfect here!

Entrees and Dessert at the Yachtsman Steakhouse

Entrees obviously mean having a steak , and no matter which one you choose it comes with a sauce or butter, and your choice of side. I always order the 14-ounce roasted prime rib with horseradish cream.

Each entree comes with your choice of accompaniment, with either mashed potatoes, potato-leek gratin, or house-made French fries. I typically choose the gratin or the fries. 

When dinner is done, do not leave the restaurant without trying one of the delicious desserts.

The signature dessert at the restaurant is the Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake, which is made with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, mixed berry curd, peanut butter crunch, and mousse, and serves two.

This is one thing I love to get even if I’m dining alone so I can take the leftovers back to my Disney hotel room and munch on them the next night too. 

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What to Know Before You Go to This Disney World Restaurant

You likely have a few more questions about the Yachtsman Steakhouse , so I want to be sure to answer those as well. 

Does Yachtsman Steakhouse take any discounts? 

Yes, you’ll be happy to know that Annual Passholders can get 10 percent off of their bill here. 

Does Yachtsman Steakhouse have a dress code? 

Yes, it’s requested that men wear khakis, slacks, or dress shirts with a collared shirt, and women should wear capri pants, skirts, dresses, or dress shorts.

Jeans can be worn if they are in good condition for men and women. 

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My Final Thoughts and Review of Yachtsman Steakhouse

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a lovely option for dining at Walt Disney World, whether you’re traveling alone or going out with friends, or on a date night. 

Here are a few tips to ensure your experience at Yachtsman Steakhouse is the best that it can be. 

• Security at the front of the Yacht Club can be very strict about who they let into the parking lot at the hotel.
• If you don’t have a confirmed dining reservation at the Yachtsman Steakhouse , your better option for dining here will be to take a ride share or take the Disney Skyliner . This is best if you’re staying at one of the resorts that the transportation service goes to and from. 
• I f you’re at EPCOT and want a break from the park and think Yachtsman Steakhouse sounds like a nice place, you’ll want to walk to the back of the park to the International Gateway to get to the Yacht Club and to the restaurant. 

Final Score and Review for Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney

• Ambiance:  9
• Food:  10
• Prices:  7.5
• Drinks:  10
• Service:  10

I give this restaurant a 9.3 out of 10 on the ThemeParkHipster dining scale and I know you will definitely enjoy it too!

I hope this guide helps you narrow down the places you want to eat at when visiting Walt Disney World.

What’s your favorite place to eat at Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments section below.

Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipster! 

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(Original Article Date: June 6, 2022/Updated by Editor on May 18, 2024)

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9 Things You Need to Know About Yachtsman Steakhouse

Yachtsman Steakhouse is one of the most popular steak locations at Walt Disney World.  It is a great restaurant for dates and special occasions, especially for the steak snobs out there that want the utmost quality in their steak and preparation.  Here are nine things that you definitely need to know about dining at Yachtsman Steakhouse:

9 – The location and where to find the restaurant.

The restaurant is located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.  The restaurant overlooks the water and beach area of the resort.  The resort is accessible via bus from one of the theme parks or by boat service from Hollywood Studios or the World Showcase entrance of Epcot.

8 – The atmosphere and views are beautiful.

I absolutely love the inside of the restaurant.  It is a very high-end New England-decorated restaurant with high ceilings.  There is an area of windows that overlook the water and beach area of the resort that almost leave you feeling like you really are dining at a fine restaurant in New England.  I also feel like the restaurant is a little more spacious than some of the other restaurants, which is nice for creating a more intimate feel.

7 – The restaurant is a Disney Signature dining experience.

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is in the Disney Signature Dining collection, which means that the location is staffed with some of the finest culinary talent.  This also means that the restaurant is on the pricey side, too.  Most steaks are in the mid-$50 range. This doesn’t include drinks, appetizers, accompaniments, and desserts.  If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, the restaurant will cost two table service entitlements per person, but it is well worth it.

6 – The menu and theme for the restaurant are right out of New England.

The New England and nautical feel is prevalent right when you walk into the restaurant.  The menu is also a perfect New England steak house menu with high-quality beef cuts, lobster, and other seafood options available to accompany the meal.  You will absolutely love this extensive menu.

5 – There is a dress code.

Reviewing and understanding the dress code before heading out for your reservation is important.  According to Disney’s website, men are expected to wear khakis, slacks, jeans, or dress shorts with a collared shirt.  Women are expected to wear capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans, or dress shorts.  The restaurant also does not permit tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing, and offensive t-shirts.

4 – You need to make a reservation as far in advance as possible.

Advanced Dining Reservations can be made 60 days in advance of the vacation.  It is definitely a good idea to make your dining reservations as early as you can so that you can get into the restaurant and get the desired time for dining that will work within your plans. This restaurant is extremely popular, and you can book up in advance.

3 – The beef that is used and prepared is high quality.

The beef that is used at the restaurant is grass-fed beef.  It is aged in-house to perfection and then cooked in an open kitchen.  The oak-fired grill is in an open kitchen type of area where guests can get views of the chefs hard at work preparing the amazing cuts of meat.  It will make your mouth water just thinking about it.

2 – The location is only open for dinner service.

There are currently no breakfast or lunch services available at the restaurant.  Dinner is the only service, so if you want to enjoy this location, you will need to plan to dine there for dinner one evening.

1 – Come hungry and save room for dessert.

There are so many delicious menu items that you will want to try everything.  We cannot help but get a shrimp cocktail and then our entrees.  I have to have the Truffle Macaroni & Cheese as a side since it is one of my favorites.  Then you definitely don’t want to skip dessert, either.  The chocolate cake is to die for and a great mix of sweet and salty to end the evening.  We always try to skip lunch before we go. That way, we have plenty of room to enjoy the delicious dinner.

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The Essential Guide to Walt Disney World’s Yachtsman Steakhouse

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Looking for a great place to enjoy the perfect elegant date night on your next trip to Walt Disney World ? If so, you won’t want to miss dining at Yachtsman Steakhouse, located inside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort!

From great steaks to fresh seafood to savory side dishes, Yachtman’s Steakhouse is the perfect dining option for those looking for fine and signature dining.

Disney’s official website describes the table service restaurant as:

Savor premium steaks, fresh seafood and more at this New England-style steakhouse. Within the airy dining room’s knotty-pine beams and nautical touches, mouthwatering cuisine awaits!

High-quality, grain-fed beef is aged in-house and prepared on an oak-fired grill in the open kitchen. Feel your appetite begin to build while you watch butchers hand cut steaks to perfection in the dry-aging room. Then, give into anticipation as you delight in beef entrées like the 12-oz Prime New York Strip Steak with peppercorn-brandy sauce. Favorite sides include the Truffle Macaroni & Cheese, while the innovative kids menu pleases even the pickiest of eaters. Be sure to save room for a decadent dessert like our S’mores Sundae or Banana Bread Pudding.

Where is the Yachtsman Steakhouse located?

Yachtsman Steakhouse, which features high-grade steaks, fresh seafood, free-range chicken and more, is located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World . 

Disney’s Yacht Club is located inside the EPCOT area, near Disney’s Boardwalk and Disney’s Beach Club. In case you aren’t familiar, Disney describes this resort as:

Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel. Relax in the inviting elegance of a plush lobby replete with nautical touches, explore the whimsical Stormalong Bay and rent a variety of watercraft from Bayside Marina. Sharing many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

How to get to the Yachtsman Steakhouse

If you are staying on property, there are a few different transportation options you can take in order to get to Yachtsman Steakhouse.

If you are staying at any of the EPCOT resorts — including Disney’s Yacht Club, Disney’s Beach Club , Disney’s Boardwalk , Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, or Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel — you can either walk to Disney’s Yacht Club by following the path around the lake, or you can opt to take the friendship boat. This also goes for if you are visiting the EPCOT theme park for the day, you can either walk over to Disney’s Yacht Club or take the friendship boat. Be sure to use the park exit near World Showcase and not the main entrance.

If you are staying at any of the other Walt Disney World hotels on property, you can either take a complimentary bus to one of the theme parks (or to Disney Springs) and catch a bus to Disney’s Yacht Club from there.

If you are visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the day and want to get to Yachtsman Steakhouse from the theme park, you can take the friendship boats directly to Disney’s Yacht Club by utilizing the launch outside of the park entrance.

If you are visiting one of the other theme parks, either Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can take a bus directly to Disney’s Yacht Club.

And lastly, if you opted, you could also use the Lyft app to call for a car to take you directly there, however, this is not complimentary, and depending on where you are located on the Disney World property, it can cost you upwards of a few dollars. For more information on using Lyft at Disney World, visit our website here.

Theming of the Yachtsman Steakhouse

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant, featuring signature American cuisine, including steak and seafood. The atmosphere is elegant with “knotty-pine beams” and “nautical touches” in the dining room.

How is the Yachtsman Steakhouse’s dining room decorated?

The dining room invites Guests in with its simple and rustic yet elegant atmosphere. Yachtsman Steakhouse is not decorated “over the top” and instead has simple lanterns that light up the room, wooden chairs that aim for that rustic feel, and beautiful wall decor, inviting couples for a perfect date night.

However, just because this is a fine dining restaurant does not mean children are not welcome. In fact, the Yachtsman Steakhouse has an entire kids menu — making this restaurant great for families, couples, and kids of all ages.

What is the dress code for the Yachtsman Steakhouse?

Guests are expected to follow the dress code requirements for Signature dining. The official Disney World website reads:

Guests are asked to adhere to the minimum dress code requirements at this Signature Dining experience. Dressier attire is also welcome. Please explore the minimum dress code requirements: Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional. Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

Food at the Yachtsman Steakhouse

The food offered at Yachtsman Steakhouse is nothing like you’ve ever tasted before! This menu offers a variety of elegant and delicious American style dishes.

The prices listed here are subject to change. Be sure to check the menu on the  official Walt Disney World website for the most up-to-date pricing before arriving at Yachtsman Steakhouse.

First Course

• French Onion Soup — Sourdough Crouton, Gruyère Cheese, Onion Broth — $14.00
• Charcuterie or Cheese Board — $22.00
• Steakhouse Wedge Salad — Point Reyes Blue, Buttermilk Ranch, Honey-Miso Bacon. Plant-based Steakhouse Wedge Salad available — $15.00
• Caesar Salad — House-made Pancetta, Brioche Crouton — $15.00
• Badger Flame Beet Salad — Baby Greens, Goat Crème Fraîche, White Truffle Vinaigrette, Pepita Soil — $16.00
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail — Old Bay-poached, Lemon, House-made Cocktail Sauce — $21.00
• Lobster Bisque — Lobster Biscuits, Crème Fraîche, Espelette Oil — $16.00
• Ahi Tuna Tartare — Poke Vinaigrette, White Gazpacho, Wasabi Tobiko — $18.00

Chef’s Signature Offerings

• 28-oz Prime Porterhouse for Two — Signature Steak 21-Day Dry-Aged, Bone Marrow, Green Onion Brioche, Garlic Butter, choice of Two Steakhouse Sides — $135.00
• Chilled Captain’s Tower (not eligible on the Disney Dining Plan) — Jumbo Shrimp, Mussels, Oyster Shooters, Scallop Ceviche, Charred Octopus Salad — $38.00
• Chilled Admiral’s Tower for Two (not eligible on the Disney Dining Plan) — Maine Lobster, Snow Crab, Tuna Tartare, Jumbo Shrimp, Mussels, Jumbo Lump Crab Salad, Oyster Shooters, Scallop Ceviche, Charred Octopus Salad — $135.00

Butcher’s Cuts (served with one accompaniment selection)

• 8-oz Black Angus Filet Mignon — Cognac-Truffle Butter and served with one (1) Accompaniment Selection. Upgrade to a 16-oz Bone-In Filet Mignon +30 — $52.00
• 14-oz Roasted Prime Rib — Horseradish Cream and Au Jus served with one (1) Accompaniment Selection — $52.00
• 16-oz Rib-Eye Steak, Prime — Blue Heaven Shallot Butter and served with one (1) Accompaniment Selection — $57.00
• 12-oz New York Strip Steak, Prime — Peppercorn-Brandy Sauce and served with one (1) Accompaniment Selection — $53.00

Accompaniment Selections

• Mashed Potatoes
• Potato-Leek Gratin
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• House-made French Fries

Butcher’s Cuts Enhancements (not eligible on the Disney Dining Plan)

• Bone Marrow — Seasonal Jam, Toasted Green Onion Brioche — $9.00
• Oscar-style — Asparagus, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Béarnaise — $18.00
• Half Maine Lobster — Citrus Butter-poached — $28.00
• Thick-cut Steakhouse Bacon — Wild Oak Honey-Miso Glaze — $12.00

Land and Sea Entrées

• 7-oz Cervena Elk — Parsnip Purée, Blueberry Gastrique, Royal Trumpet Mushrooms, Pumpernickel Soil — $49.00
• Georges Bank Scallops — Herb-Truffle Spätzle, Corn Purée, Oyster Mushrooms, Lime Caviar — $45.00
• Whole Maine Lobster — Charleston Ice Cream, Blue Crab, Peas, Oyster Mushrooms, Citrus Beurre Blanc — $60.00
• Chicken and Dumplings — Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Red Eye Gravy, Rainbow Chard Greens, Pineapple Quince Chutney, Baby Turnips — $36.00
• Customized Plant-based Entrée — $34.00

Enhancements

• Broiled Half Maine Lobster — $28.00

Steakhouse Sides (not eligible on the Disney Dining Plan)

• Truffle Macaroni & Cheese — $12.00
• Creamed Spinach — $10.00
• Loaded Hasselback Potato — $13.00
• House-made Truffle Fries — $9.00
• Braised Mushrooms — $10.00
• Chocolate Lava Cake — Valrhona Chocolate, Coconut Ice Cream, Raspberry-Chambord Sauce, Gingersnap Crumbs — $12.00
• Banana Bread Pudding — Caramelized Bananas, Candied Pecans, Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Caramel-Rum Sauce — $12.00
• Carrot Cake (No Sugar Added) — Cheesecake Icing, Caramel Ice Cream, Walnuts — $11.00
• S’more Sundae — Salted Caramel, Chocolate, and Peanut Butter Gelatos, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Chocolate Chunks, Toasted Marshmallow — $11.00
• Seasonal Sorbet Trio — Coconut Tuile and Sparkling Wine — $9.00
• Crème Brûlée — Vanilla Custard and Mixed Berries — $11.00

Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte)

• Mixed Green Salad — $5.00
• Edamame with Citrus Butter — $5.00

Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)

• Oak-grilled Chicken Breast — Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice — $10.00
• Oak-grilled New York Strip — Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice — $13.00
• Baked Fish of the Day — Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice — $13.00
• Orecchiette Marinara — Served with Plant-based Sausage and choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice — $10.00
• Macaroni & Cheese — Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice — $9.00

Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)

• Seasonal Vegetable
• Farro Wheat
• Mini-baked Potatoes
• Fresh Fruit Salad
• Frozen Yogurt and Berry Push Pop
• Mickey’s Art Palette
• Chocolate Pudding

What is the most popular meal at the Yachtsman Steakhouse?

With so many dishes to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming. Well, to give you an idea of what is popular here at Yachtsman Steakhouse, we made a list for you!

If you are looking to dive into a premium beef entree, Guests tend to order the 12-oz Prime New York Strip Steak with peppercorn-brandy sauce or the 14-oz Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream. In regards to the favorite savory side dish, Guests absolutely love the Truffle Macaroni & Cheese .

Looking for a fresh seafood dish? We highly recommend the Whole Main Lobster!

But be sure to save room for a decadent dessert because Guests rave about the S’mores Sundae and Banana Bread Pudding.

Wonderful World of Wine at Yachtsman Steakhouse

What goes perfectly with steak or seafood at a fine dining restaurant? Why, a glass of wine, of course! The Yachtsman Steakhouse is also known for its wide selection of fine wine, which Disney describes as :

Wine-lovers, rejoice! Sip and swirl your way through some of the world’s most renowned wine-growing regions—no passport required. The Yachtsman Steakhouse invites Guests to explore the wonderful world of wine every second Wednesday of the month. Sample the liquid legacies of some of the finest appellations and vineyards throughout California, Italy, France, Chile, Australia and more—and learn about their flavor profiles, winemaking techniques, and soil and climate conditions. This engaging class also includes a small tasting plate paired to go with the selected wine offerings. The cost is $45 per person and the wine tasting begins at 3 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Guests interested in attending can call (407) 824-1391. All Attendees must be 21 or over with valid ID; no discounts accepted.

How do you make a reservation for the Yachtsman Steakhouse?

To make a reservation, you can book online at the  official Walt Disney World website or by calling (407) 939-3463. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Advance reservations are highly recommended . All Guests may make advance reservations for dining and other experiences up to 60 days in advance. In addition, Walt Disney World Resort Guests staying at a hotel on property can make reservations up to 60 days in advance plus the length of their stay, up to 10 days!

What kind of Disney dining plans are accepted at Yachtsman Steakhouse?

If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, Yachtsman Steakhouse typically uses two table service credits. Every year, the credits are subject to change for the Disney Dining Plan so it is always good to check with the official Walt Disney World website  before visiting for the most up-to-date information.

Discounts available at Yachtsman Steakhouse

If yo u are an Annual Passholder, you can receive 10% off at this dining location.  Disney’s official website states :

10% discount applies to the non-discounted price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during all available meal periods. Special events and dining packages excluded unless otherwise noted.  Valid for the Passholder and up to three Guests. Please view  Passholder Discounts  for additional details.

Want to Visit Yachtsman Steakhouse on Your Next Disney World Trip?

If you need help planning your next Walt Disney World vacation to visit Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney Springs, the Authorized Planners at Academy Travel have you covered! Academy Travel has earned the highest designation that Disney can bestow upon a travel agency, EarMarked Diamond.

As long as you book your trip with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner you can rest assured that you will be working with an agency that Disney has vetted and is willing to associate their brand with that agency due to the knowledge and service level you will find at that particular agency.

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Yachtsman Steakhouse

Ranked #54 of 97 Table Service Options at Walt Disney World Located in Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Last updated: May 10, 2024

At a Glance

Dinner: Adult $12-65

• Dinner: Daily, 5:30 - 10:30p.m.

Full service

2 TS credits

• WDW Passholder: 10%

Dressy casual

Menus & Prices

Frequently Asked Questions

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What should you know?

Open for dinner only, Yachtsman Steakhouse serves up steak, seafood, and sides. This is a signature restaurant that tries to create an atmosphere, so expect high prices and to adhere to a minimal dress code.

What’s it like inside?

Wooden beams, white linens, and a view of the Yacht Club’s sandy lagoon make Yachtsman feel light and airy rather than dark and masculine like the typical steakhouse. Beef is the star, of course, but there are other options on the menu.

What are the specialties?

Bread service with roasted, sweet garlic.

Any discounts?

Yachtsman Steakhouse offers the following discounts:

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Yachtsman Steakhouse

Yachtsman Steakhouse offering a variety of dishes, hand-cut in-house steaks, unique sides and delectable desserts. The steaks are the best on Disney property!  If steak isn’t for you, they offer chicken and dumplings, braised short ribs and handmade ricotta cavatelli.

The simple, rustic, yet elegant dining room and phenomenal food make this a perfect dining experience for those looking for a romantic night out or celebrating a special occasion.

Service: Table Service/Signature Dining

Cuisine: American/Steakhouse

Meals: Dinner

Location: Yacht Club

Hours:  5 pm – 9:30 pm

Reservations: Highly recommended

Disney Dining Plan:  Two table-service credits

Tables in Wonderland: Accepted

Book online or call (407) WDW-DINE

Menu Dinner/Wine

Dining Tips

• Credit card required at time of booking to reserve and will not be charged. If you must cancel, do so within one day of the reservation or it is considered a no-show and will be charged $10 per person.
• There is a butcher on hand cutting the steaks. You can see him as you enter the restaurant.
• The restaurant features an open kitchen so you can see the chefs preparing the food.

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Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu

At Yachtsman Steakhouse, salute your inner steak lover at this crisp and gleaming restaurant that serves top-notch steaks and seafood.

Yachtsman Steakhouse is located in Disney’s Yacht Club  Resort.  Find more Walt Disney World dining locations on our  Walt Disney World menus  page.

Restaurant Info: Steakhouse, Dinner, $$$

Find out how you can save money on dining at Walt Disney World by using one of Disney’s Dining Plans .

Dinner Menu   Kids’ Dinner Menu

Yachtsman Steakhouse Dinner Menu

Menu Date: 2023

First Course

Caesar Salad  – $15.00 Marinated White Anchovies and Croutons

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail  – $21.00 Poached, House-made Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

Steakhouse Wedge Salad  – $15.00 Candied Bacon, Farmhouse Eggs, Radish and Smokey Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Lobster Bisque  – $17.00 Lobster Biscuits, Crème Fraîche and Espelette Oil

French Onion Soup  – $14.00 Sourdough Crouton, Gruyère Cheese and Onion Broth

Beef Carpaccio*  – $16.00 Truffle Aïoli, Parmesan, Fried Capers and Smoked Sea Salt

Butcher’s Cuts

Butcher’s Cuts accompanied by Fingerling Potatoes, Blistered Tomatoes, and Confit Shallots

8-oz Filet Mignon*  – $53.00

14-oz Roasted Prime Rib*  – $50.00

12-oz New York Strip Steak, Prime*  – $55.00

16-oz Rib-Eye Steak, Prime*  – $57.00

Butcher’s Cut Enhancements

Oscar-style  – $25.00 Crab, Asparagus and Béarnaise

Half Maine Lobster Thermidor  – $32.00 Creamy Cognac sauce, Aged Parmesan, Fines Herbs

Steakhouse Sauces

House Steak Sauce  – $3.00

Bearnaise  – $3.00

Peppercorn  – $3.00

Blue Cheese- $3.00

Land and Sea Entrèes

Red Wine Braised Short Rib – $52.00 Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Root Spinach, Roasted Parisan Carrots, Stone Fruit Compote

Seared Ora King Salmon – $42.00 Parsnip Puree, Roasted Baby Carrots, Port Reduction

Seafood Cioppino  – $50.00 Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Lucid Absinthe and Fregola Sarda

Coq au Vin-Braised Chicken  – $38.00 House-made Fettucine, Mushrooms, Cipollini Onions, and Pancetta

Trumpet Mushroom “Scallop” – $38.00 Power Grain Pilaf, Braised Kabocha Squash, Yuzu Spinach Emulsion

Steakhouse Sides

Truffle Macaroni & Cheese – $14.00

Creamed Spinach – $10.00

Mashed Potatoes  – $8.00

Hot Honey Bourbon Brussels Sprouts  – $12.00 Chili-candied Walnuts

Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms – $10.00

House-made Truffle Fries – $10.00

Loaded Baked Potato  – $10.00 Vermont Cheddar Butter, Bacon, Chives, and Sour Cream

Chocolate Cake  – $16.00 Chocolate Biscuit, 65% Dark Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Buttercream, and Raspberry

Strawberry Shortcake  – $14.00 Almond Financier, Vanilla Chantilly, Lemon Confit, Basil, Strawberries

Carrot Cake  – $14.00 Carrot Cake, “Cream Cheese” Icing, Candied Blueberries, Lemon, and Carrot Gelee

Brûlée Cheesecake  – $14.00 Citrus Cheesecake, Blonde Chocolate Ganache, Blood Orange Curd, Milk Chocolate Mousse, and Pomegranate Gelee

Orange Blossom Pilsner  – Orlando, FL – $9.75

Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen – Oakland Park, FL – $9.75

Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai Pale Ale – Tampa, FL  $9.75

Scotches (Single Malt)

Assorted – $17.00 – $250.00

After Dinner Flights – $17.50 – $41.00

Coffee Drinks

Irish Coffee  – $13.50 Jameson Irish Whiskey

Starboard Coffee  – $14.50 Tia Maria, Drambuie, Grand Marnier and Brandy

Jamaican Coffee  – $13.50 Myers’s Original Dark Rum and Tia Maria

Keoke Coffee  – $13.50 Kahlúa, Brandy and Dark Crème de Cacao

Pressed Pot Coffee  – $9.00 Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee™ Yachtsman Custom Blend

Yachtsman Steakhouse Kids’ Dinner Menu

Appetizers (à la carte).

Chicken Noodle Soup – $4.00

Mixed Green Salad – $5.00

Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées (chose one)

Grilled Chicken Breast  – $13.00 Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice 

Oak-grilled Steak  – $17.00 Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice

Baked Fish of the Day  – $16.00 Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice

Pasta with Marinara – $12.00Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice

Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)

Steamed Seasonal Vegetable

Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

Brown Basmati Rice

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Review: Yachtsman Steakhouse

By AJ 23 Comments

Awesomeness! It’s been a long time since we’ve reviewed Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort, which is a real shame considering how much I like this restaurant! (Meat? Good! Butter? Good! Habanero-Infused Flourless Chocolate Cake? Good! )

But on this visit, I broke away from my standards and tried some new items! Can’t wait to share them with you! Let’s get started…

Yachtsman Steakhouse has very clean, traditional lines when it comes to decor.

One of the Yachtsman Steakhouse Dining Areas

Guests enter into a foyer where they’ll encounter a large picture window looking into the steak trimming room, then they’ll pass by the open kitchen and into the dining room, which is furnished in light woods and tasteful artwork from top to bottom. Craftsman style chandeliers hang over the white-clothed tables.

Restaurant Entrance

Chandelier in the Two-Story Dining Room

My favorite room in the dining area is a two-story, circular room with two-top tables that look out onto the Yacht and Beach Club Resort’s own water playland — Stormalong Bay.

My favorite Dining Room

Basically, the setting here is relatively bland, but upscale. Consider it a blank canvas on which to create your carnivorous fantasy dinner 😉

While the menu here changes seasonally, you can always find some great steaks and classic side dishes to try. I love the appetizer menu, which tends to feature some really interesting options from time to time!

Appetizer Menu - click image for larger version

Dinner Entree Menu - click image for larger version

We began the evening with Yachtsman’s complimentary bread basket, which includes yummy bread rolls as well as this onion pull-apart bread, which is extremely delicious. Breads come with roasted garlic for spreading as well as salted butter.

Yachtsman Onion Pull-Apart Bread

Yachtsman still offers its cheese plate, but our table ordered this new charcuterie board this time! You get cheese on this one, too, but also smoked duck sausage, venison terrine, beef tartare, and other accoutrements! This is a varied and interesting board, and if you’re a fan of game or interesting meats, it’s a must-try.

Charcuterie Board with Smoked Duck Sausage - Venison Terrine - Beef Tartare - Artisanal Cheese - Accoutrements

The escargot received rave reviews (the person who ordered this is a big escargot fan, so I’ll take her word for it)!

And I ordered the root vegetable side dish (which is no longer on the menu) as my appetizer. It was quite good, though I could have done without so many turnips/parsnips (not sure which one it was 🙂 ).

Root Vegetables Side Dish

For our entrees, we ordered some extremely different items on the menu! Personally, I couldn’t get past the term “flagship cheddar fondue” and thus had to order the Braised Beef Ravioli, which came with the fondue as a sauce.

The ravioli was delicious — a very fun dish when you’re craving both meat and pasta or aren’t in the mood for a steak. The cheddar fondue had a strong, hearty cheese flavor, but it wasn’t overpowering for the ravioli. They complemented each other nicely.

Braised Beef Ravioli -- Crispy Wild Mushrooms -- Summer Radishes -- Flagship Cheddar Fondue

Would I order this again? Yes. But Yachtsman really is all about the steaks, so if you’re a steak fan (like I am), it’s hard to branch out!

Ravioli Cross-Section

A tablemate ordered the rib eye (which is what I usually get), which came with sweet potato beignets and red wine butter! This steak is rarely a disappointment — it’s tender, flavorful (thanks to that rib eye marbling), and has delicious (and not overpowering) seasoning. My only complaint is that I can’t ever finish it! Also, I usually order it with garlic butter instead of the red wine butter.

Rib Eye with Sweet Potato Beignets

I thought the addition of sweet potato beignets was so interesting, and then I started to see savory beignets on quite a few menus! I guess it’s all the rage…

Beignets Cross-Section

The third entree at our table was a very interesting one — Deconstructed Beef Wellington. The components of Beef Wellington are a pate and duxelles with filet inside a puff pastry, usually served with veggies. On this board, everything was separate, with the pate spread on the board in the center, the filet to one side, and the vegetables (with mushrooms/duxelles) also separated.

While this dish didn’t get low marks for taste (my table mate thoroughly enjoyed the meal), I wasn’t very impressed with the presentation. I don’t like the look of the pate spread in the middle of the board. I also am not a fan of “foams” on my drinks and dishes, so seeing the foam on top of the filet just looked a bit like soap bubbles to me…

The concept of this dish was a good and interesting one, but the presentation just made it less desirable for me.

Deconstructed Beef Wellington - 8 oz Filet - Trio of Wild Mushroom Duxelles - Puff Pastry - Parsnips - Potatoes - Carrots - Red Wine Sauce

Of course, we couldn’t stop at just entrees! Since this is a steakhouse, there are plenty of high-quality side dishes to order as well. Of course, your entree will usually come with a side dish already included on the menu (e.g. the sweet potato beignets), but how can you resist truffle mac and cheese and creamed spinach? Other options: sauteed mushroom caps, creamed corn, and caramelized onion along with some seasonal offerings.

The truffle mac and cheese is one of my favorite versions of this dish on Disney World property. The Reypenaer has a strong, rich taste, and the truffle oil is very noticeable (note — if you don’t like truffle flavor, you might want to skip this). I also love the Orecchiette pasta, which act like little scoops to hold all of that cheesy goodness!

Mac and Cheese Side Dish

The creamed spinach is very rich here, and I’m not sure it still qualifies as a vegetable with all of that cream and butter! (That’s a good thing when you’re at a steakhouse…)

Creamed Spinach

During our meal, the acting chef in the kitchen kindly brought over a dish he’d been working on to be a new side dish — Brussels sprouts! Now, I know what you’re thinking — you don’t like Brussels Sprouts, do you. Well these are different! Complemented with bacon and a tangy, buttery carrot sauce, these were delicious!

New Brussels Sprouts Dish with Bacon and Carrot Sauce

Now, on to dessert! The desserts here at Yachtsman change pretty consistently, and they’ve already changed since I was there in October. However, two of the items we ordered are still available: the Habanero-infused flourless chocolate cake and the signature banana napoleon.

Dessert Menu

When I saw the words “habanero” and “flourless chocolate cake” together, I knew I was in the right place. After trying the flourless chocolate cake at Flying Fish a couple of years ago, I promised myself that I would order flourless chocolate cake more often — and this was NOT a disappointment!

The cake was bitter-sweet upon tasting, followed by a significant kick of habanero flavor after swallowing! Those flavors coupled with the smooth, rich dark chocolate texture made for a great dessert!

To lighten things up and offer some complementary flavors, the dish was served with lime sorbet and mango compote. I enjoyed the lime sorbet (even when eaten with the cake), but wasn’t too much a fan of the mango compote.

If anyone wants to take me back to Yachtsman, I’ll gladly order this dessert again!

Habanero-infused Flourless Chocolate Cake -- Mango Compote and Lime Sorbet

The table also ordered the Stone Fruit and Cream dessert, which was a seasonal summer dessert. This included nectarines, Bavarian Cream, and Peach-Champagne Espuma (a.k.a. foam) on top!

Stone Fruit and Cream

Also on the menu that evening was a Lemon and Blueberry dessert, which was fantabulous, called Lemon Pudding Cake. It also was a summer seasonal dessert, but it included fruit leather (awesome), candied lemon, and a “blueberry shake” that everyone loved.

Lemon and Blueberry Dessert

This trip — like most Yachtsman Steakhouse visits — was delicious. This is a restaurant that is quite reliable in terms of food quality and variety. Service can sometimes be slow here, but that’s more a function of the servers not wanting to rush you rather than not being attentive. Most signature dining locations want guests to feel as though they’re welcome to stay as long as they want, so if you’re in a hurry be sure to mention that to your server.

The menu here continues to introduce new and interesting options, though all still fit in the relatively heavy steakhouse category. I have never been disappointed with an entree at Yachtsman steakhouse, and I consider it a great alternative to busy restaurants like Le Cellier Steakhouse in Epcot. However, the Yachtsman chef did just transfer over to Le Cellier, and we’re already starting to see some Yachtsman-esque dishes popping up on the menu over there.

I’d love to hear your comments and thoughts about Yachtsman Steakhouse. Let us know what you think about this spot in the comments section below!

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December 19, 2011 at 6:07 am

Wow. Yachtsman sounded like “just another steak house” until I read this review! Definitely on the list now. The habanero-infused flourless chocolate cake sounds spectacular, and I could enjoy pretty much any of those entrées. It’s a shame about the beef wellington. While I think the “deconstructed” trend is quite fun, it doesn’t always work, especially if a lot of the appeal of the dish is combining the flavours together in one mouthful.

December 19, 2011 at 6:27 am

Yachtsman has been one of my long time favorites. I have many fond memories of phenomenal meals there including an incredible Easter brunch buffet many years ago. Two of my WDW culinary regrets have also occurred there: I never had a chance to try the Kobe steak (when Japanese kobe was still legal in the US, not the current American wagyu) and I regret getting cold feet one night when rattlesnake was on the appetizer menu.

I felt that Yachtsman had slipped in quality and atmosphere a while ago. While I havent been there in a few years I think a return is in finally in order based upon this review.

December 19, 2011 at 8:37 am

My fiancé and I just ate there two nights ago. For appetizers, we had the Caesar salad (pretty standard but good presentation) and the cheese board (delicious). My fiancé had the filet – he’s sad he just found out now that he could have swapped red wine sauce (too sweet for his taste) for garlic butter. He deemed the mashed potatoes the best he’s ever had. I don’t eat beef and tried their new pasta dish – Sonoma goat cheese arugula tortellini in a pumpkin purée. There was sun-dried tomato mixed in with the goat cheese. The arugula was in the tortellini pasta but was not overpowering. This was THE BEST dish I’ve ever had on property. I wish this would stay on their menu. It makes me sad knowing I may never have it again since the menu changes often. And our server was fantastic – if she saw we were in conversation she would change directions and let us carry on, or take plates without interrupting. Great meal!

December 19, 2011 at 8:42 am

Interesting review from an interesting restaurant AJ. I look forward to trying this out during my next visit because no matter how much i read about it I still can’t decide whether I like the sound of it or not!! One question (and this might apply to all the signature restaurants at WDW) can we order a dish but request that the sauce is made without the alcoholic ingredient?

December 19, 2011 at 9:00 am

I’m with Becca… this is on my must do list now! Wow, where to start with this post???

1. Beef Ravioli – wow, so different!! Is it just me or do you NEVER see a BEEF ravioli offered anywhere? Sounds delicious!

2. I’m typically not a huge steak girl but that Rib Eye looks RI-DIC-U-LOUS!

3. When I saw the deconstructed beef wellington on the menu I thought that might be something I’d order but I agree, the presentation is not so great. I for one though have always wanted to try a foam! LOL. I’ve never had a dish with a foam on it before and being a huge Marcel fan from Top Chef, you can understand why I want to try one! lol

4. Truffle mac and cheese? Yes, yes, and YES!

5. I’ve never had a flourless cake before.. what makes it so much greater than regular cake? Is it more dense? flavorful? moist?

6. and finally … any dessert with lemon and I’m there!

Thanks AJ for this review. I won’t be able to visit Yachtsman on my next visit but I will definitely be keeping it in my back pocket for the time after that!

December 19, 2011 at 9:49 am

I was once in the “don’t like Brussels sprouts” category. I think for most of us who grew up in the 70s or so, the typical way to prepare them was to boil the life out of them and then maybe serve with a splash of vinegar. That pretty much kills any good flavor or texture possible. Instead, if you can get fresh Brussels sprouts and then lightly sauté with a little butter or oven roast them and mix in some flavor enhancers (at home, we use dried cranberries and chopped hazelnuts), these things are insanely good. Glad to see a good use of them on property!

December 19, 2011 at 10:31 am

Becca — It’s a really great restaurant! Relaxed and unassuming, but still has some great food on the menu — the perfect mix. Plus, because it’s in a resort, it doesn’t fill up with ADRs as quickly. You can often get a reservation the day of.

Pudge — There’s a brand new chef as of March 2011, and my visit was very good. Not sure if he’ll be changing the menu more significantly, but now’s a good time to visit. And rattlesnake? I think I would have gotten cold feet, too… I need to be more daring!

Katie — That pasta dish sounds amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and review!!

Emma — At a signature restaurant, you should definitely be able to order the sauce without the alcohol. Some non-signature restaurants might make sauces ahead of time, but they should also be able to substitute something in a pinch. Can’t wait to hear if you like Yachtsman or not!

Marci — I know! Beef ravioli with a fondue on top, no less! The flourless chocolate cake is much denser than a typical cake, and usually has a stronger, deeper flavor as well. Think a cross between fudge and a brownie when it comes to texture — super moist and dense.

Jul — Great ideas for Brussels Sprouts!! I thought the sweet carrot-butter sauce at Yachtsman was great. Interestingly, the dish is not yet on the menu, so maybe it didn’t make the cut 🙁

December 19, 2011 at 11:44 am

We usually don’t eat at steakhouses as I can do them at home about as well and save so much money. But never the less this restaurant is a nice treat and never fail to be pleasing. I’ve tried many of their dishes over the years and they are almost always memorable.

December 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Love the Yachtsman. When I went last January the charcuterie board had a bleu cheese with lemon brittle. It was amazing! Ribeye and Truffle Mac were also pretty special too. Can’t wait to go back.

December 19, 2011 at 1:07 pm

It’s interesting… the decor really looks as if it would fit better at The Wilderness Lodge. Maybe it’s those lamps. This is one of those places I’d love to try, but probably won’t get around to anytime soon as one of my party is a vegetarian and, while there is butternut squash ravioli on the menu, there’s really not enough variety to make it worth his while (which makes sense, it being a steakhouse and all!)

December 19, 2011 at 1:36 pm

We went to Yachtsman two weeks ago for the first time after hearing rave reviews. Sad to say, it really didn’t live up to our expectations. The steaks were good, but I’ve had better at Le Cellier. I ordered the New York Strip (because I wanted to try an aged steak) but was able to have the beignets and red wine sauce with it (thanks to our server for changing things up for us). My mother ordered the New York Strip with its regular sides. When we got our steaks they looked a bit different but I didn’t think much of it. It was good, but not spectacular. A couple days later, when we were discussing our dinner, my mother said she thought I ended up with the rib eye instead (probably because of the change in sides). If this is true, the waiter should have caught the mistake, and the steaks did look different. So now I’m bummed that I spent all of that money for the wrong steak.

Also, we both ordered our steaks medium rare, and there was a big difference between the two. Mine was definitely on the rarer side, while my mother’s was more on the medium side. Now I know why she wouldn’t switch steaks! My father got the porterhouse and he actually complained to the server about the saltiness of it at the end of the meal (after not saying a word to us during the meal). I so wish he had said something when he tried the steak as I’m sure they would have brought him another. We think Dad was just cranky about the prices. The server did remove the two alcoholic drinks from our bill for the salty steak.

Mom and I have decided that we will try Yachtsman again at some point, without Dad. But sadly it wasn’t a “we have to come back here soon” meal for us. We ate at Le Cellier just two days later and felt it was a much better steak (and both were cooked the same). So we will continue to visit Le Cellier as much as possible, and will try Yachtsman again, someday. Sorry for the novel!

December 19, 2011 at 6:36 pm

I have to side with the posters here who aren’t over the top about the Yachtsman. My family “does Disney” about 2x a year and have for eons. This used to be a regular haunt for us, but not so much over the last 5 years or so. The pricing has steadily increased (although food prices have increased here slower than the mixed drink/ wine prices), and the quality has slid somewhat, so at the end of the meal when I ask “If I had this same meal outside Disney, would I be satisfied?” the answer is usually no. It’s not that I’ve ever had a particularly bad meal here, but at $90+ per person (App., main, sides, drinks, etc.) it doesn’t live up to the standard I’d expect of the same priced meal off property or at home.

There are several Disney restaurants that are quite good – in comparison to other Disney restaurants. If we’re honest, there are only a few that are quite good in comparison to restaurants outside the Disney bubble. To me, this just isn’t one of them.

I will say, however, that I did have a spectacular interaction with a Cast Member here on my last visit. Still, for the money I’ll put on my walking shoes and head to Shula’s or the Flying Fish for a better, equally priced meal.

December 19, 2011 at 7:05 pm

As I was reading the menu I mentally selected my own choices, so funny that you actually enjoyed several of them. Would have tried the pasta and or the deconstructed Wellingtons. And those desserts, oh my. I have always heard good things about this restaurant but have never eaten there. It will be a must on my next trip, for sure.

December 19, 2011 at 7:25 pm

Alan — Thanks for your review! I do find that Yachtsman offers a bit more than our average steakhouse at home, but maybe that’s just the Disney magic.

Mark D. — Lemon brittle? Sign me up!

Richard — I know! The decor seems a lot like Artist Point, right? I hope you get over to Yachtsman sometime soon. 🙂

Sue — No worries on the novel, I really appreciate you sharing your experience with us!! And I’m sorry you didn’t have a great meal. When it comes to how steaks are cooked, I’m very picky, so I can understand completely how you’d be upset with not only inconsistent cooking but also possibly the wrong steak!

Love2Travel — I love Flying Fish and Shula’s as well — two of my favorite spots! Thanks for your review and thoughts about Yachtsman!

Paula B. — Ha ha! I look forward to hearing about your visit when you get over there.

December 22, 2011 at 12:19 pm

I’m sitting here drooling!!!

December 27, 2011 at 2:34 pm

I’m a few days late chiming in, but wanted to say that we had Christmas dinner at Yachtsman and it was superb. Because of the holiday, they were serving a slightly more limited, prix fixe menu. Chilled shrimp was served as a family-style appetizer, then we had a choice of Caesar salad or lobster bisque. There were a few steaks, plus a chicken dish and a vegetarian tortelloni dish as main course choices. Family-style sides were creamed spinach and sauteed mushrooms. Dessert was a Valrhona chocolate yule log (can you say “YUM!”?).

My filet was tender and well seasoned. I ordered mine medium rare and it was slightly overcooked (more pink than red in the center), but not enough to ruin my enjoyment of the meal or even to complain about. We were sad, though, that the truffle mac & cheese wasn’t on the menu, as my husband really enjoyed it on our prior trip to Yachtsman (thankfully, he had ordered it at California Grill the night before!).

Our server, Joey, was excellent. He was accommodating and friendly and was present whenever we needed him, but not hovering.

After many years as Le Cellier fans, Yachtsman is our new favorite place at Disney to indulge our carnivorous palates!

December 27, 2011 at 4:37 pm

I just visited at the beginning of December and had a less then stellar meal. I found the steak I had early in the week at Tony’s of all places better than the one I had over at yachtsmans. I made the mistake of getting the deconstructed beef wellnington and my steak was so over cooked that it was rock like and it just made the funny foam look like soap covering up bad beef. They quickly exchanged my meal…service I will say was wonderful and they had these little lime cookies that I’m still craving. I visited shulas 2 nights earlier and found that to be far better than yachtsmans. Given the cost and the comparison to shulas my family won’t be back.

February 22, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Partner and I ate here this past weekend on Presidents Day Eve. He had been here before but I had not, so I was excited to try yet another new WDW restaurant. And let me tell you, this place did not disappoint.

If you look at the photo up above labelled “My favorite dining room”, our table was the 2 seater in the middle next to the window. The perfect spot of people watching. And this room, too, was our favorite.

We were going to try the cheese plate, but after seeing that it was exactly the same as the one we had at California Grill just 2 weeks prior (and we’re not too keen on) we passed. Instead we just enjoyed the rolls, butter and roasted garlic. And let me tell you, that roasted garlic is pure heaven. Especially paired with the onion rolls. Bad breath be damned!

Partner did get the oysters. He said he enjoyed them, but prefers raw oysters (these were cooked).

For dinner we both got the filet which was cooked perfectly for our likings. The mashed potatoes were fantastic! We also got the mac and cheese, and while I’m not a huge fan of mac and cheese, this was one of the best I have ever had. Right up there with the truffled mac and cheese you can get at Club 33 at Disneyland. In fact I think I liked it from here a LITTLE bit better than from when I’ve had it at 33!

We shared dessert which included a glass of port, and a chocolate peanut butter and pretzel concoction that was out of this world! Think of it as a glorified and WAY better Reeses. It also came with a caramel gelato with red Hawaiian sea salt on top, which was really yummy.

All told, the food, the service, actually everything here was just perfect. I highly recommend Yachtsmen Steakhouse for a nice dinner. If you can’t get into California Grill, I’d recommend this place as an alternate.

February 22, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Matt — I had that pretzel dessert at Party for the Senses this year and LOVED it! Would really like to have it at Yachtsman, too. 🙂 Thanks for the great review — my mouth is watering!!

November 12, 2012 at 5:57 pm

Best meal that I had in Disney. Ask for Oscar for your waiter, he was great and made our dining experience the best.

February 20, 2013 at 12:13 pm

Looked at the menu and sorry, any restaurant that does not have whisky (scotch) as a dessert drink will not get my business.

June 5, 2014 at 1:09 pm

My wife and I had dinner at the Yachtsman several years ago. The meal was excellent and the restaurant is beautiful. The only problem I have with it is that I can get a similar meal at Ruth’s Chris steakhouse. When we go to Disney World, we like to eat at places that we can’t duplicate at home. We can find a good steakhouse close to home, but we can’t find anything to rival many of Disney’s unique offerings. I recommend Flying Fish Cafe instead.

October 12, 2015 at 1:03 pm

I went to the Yachtsman over Labor Day weekend. The food was absolutely amazing I went with 2 friends. We had the lobster bisque and the Cesar salad as appetizers. The onion pull apart rolls were amazing we were actually fighting over them. The sourdough was also really good. The rolls came with butter and entire head of garlic roasted. For our main course was I had the New York strip with twice baked potato my two friends had the Kansas City strip with beef potatoes they were allowed to substitute these instead of the fries. Dessert was the chocolate peanut butter cake. You must eat the pretzel with the cake or the pretzel is a little salty by its self. These was the best meal I have had in a long time..

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Dinner menu, first course, caesar salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, steakhouse wedge salad, summer bibb salad, lobster bisque, french onion soup, beef carpaccio*, butcher's cuts, 7-oz filet mignon*, 14-oz roasted prime rib*, 12-oz new york strip steak, prime*, 22-oz angus bone-in rib-eye, prime*, butcher's cuts enhancements, oscar-style, half maine lobster thermidor, steakhouse sauces, sauce flight, land and sea entrées, chilean sea bass*, 14-oz dry-aged pork bone-in rib chop*, braised lamb shank, pan-seared chicken, trumpet mushroom "scallop", steakhouse sides, truffle macaroni & cheese, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, hot honey-bourbon brussels sprouts, red wine-braised mushrooms, smoked paprika fries, loaded baked potato, seasonal vegetables, yachtsman signature chocolate cake, cranberry-vanilla cheesecake, carrot cake, crème brûlée, kids' specialty drink, specialty character drink, kids' appetizers (à la carte), mixed green salad, chicken noodle soup, kids' create-your-own entrées (choose one), grilled chicken breast, baked fish of the day, pasta with marinara, oak-grilled steak, kids' create-your-own selections (choose two), steamed seasonal vegetable, fresh fruit, brown basmati rice, frozen yogurt and berry push-pop, mickey puzzle, macaroni & cheese, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight, allergy-friendly first course, guests must speak to a cast member about their allergy-friendly request, allergy-friendly butcher's cuts, allergy-friendly butcher's cuts enhancements, allergy-friendly steakhouse sauces, allergy-friendly land and sea entrées, allergy-friendly steakhouse sides, allergy-friendly desserts, allergy-friendly kids' appetizers (à la carte), allergy-friendly kids' create-your-own entrées (choose one), allergy-friendly kids' create-your-own selections (choose two), steamed seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit allergy.

Guests must speak to a cast member about their allergy-friendly request. While we take steps to help mitigate cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that any item is completely free of allergens. Our allergy-friendly recipes may use highly refined oils, such as soybean oil, and/or ingredients that are processed in facilities that also process allergens. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs. For more information about allergy-friendly requests, ask to speak with a Special Diets Trained Cast Member upon arrival at the location.

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Our plant-based menu items are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs and honey.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Dinner menu.

Signature Dining

• Yachtsman Steakhouse Dinner

First Course

Caesar salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, steakhouse wedge salad, summer bibb salad, lobster bisque, french onion soup, beef carpaccio*, butcher's cuts, 7-oz filet mignon*, 14-oz roasted prime rib*, 12-oz new york strip steak, prime*, 22-oz angus bone-in rib-eye, prime*, butcher's cuts enhancements, oscar-style, half maine lobster thermidor, steakhouse sauces, sauce flight, land and sea entrées, chilean sea bass*, 14-oz dry-aged pork bone-in rib chop*, braised lamb shank, pan-seared chicken, trumpet mushroom "scallop", steakhouse sides, truffle macaroni & cheese, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, hot honey-bourbon brussels sprouts, red wine-braised mushrooms, smoked paprika fries, loaded baked potato, seasonal vegetables, yachtsman signature chocolate cake, cranberry-vanilla cheesecake, carrot cake, crème brûlée, kids' specialty drink, specialty character drink, kids' appetizers (à la carte), mixed green salad, chicken noodle soup, kids' create-your-own entrées (choose one), grilled chicken breast, baked fish of the day, pasta with marinara, oak-grilled steak, kids' create-your-own selections (choose two), steamed seasonal vegetable, fresh fruit, brown basmati rice, frozen yogurt and berry push-pop, mickey puzzle, macaroni & cheese, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight, allergy-friendly first course, guests must speak to a cast member about their allergy-friendly request, allergy-friendly butcher's cuts, allergy-friendly butcher's cuts enhancements, allergy-friendly steakhouse sauces, allergy-friendly land and sea entrées, allergy-friendly steakhouse sides, allergy-friendly desserts, allergy-friendly kids' appetizers (à la carte), allergy-friendly kids' create-your-own entrées (choose one), allergy-friendly kids' create-your-own selections (choose two), steamed seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit allergy.

About our allergy-friendly menu items: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g., "may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.

Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Our plant-based menu items are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs and honey.

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Yachtsman Steakhouse

• Fine/Signature Dining

Meal Pricing

A slice of new england.

Within the airy dining room’s knotty-pine beams and nautical touches, mouthwatering cuisine awaits!

High-quality, grain-fed beef is aged in-house and prepared on an oak-fired grill in the open kitchen. Feel your appetite begin to build while you watch butchers hand cut steaks to perfection in the dry-aging room.

Then, give into anticipation as you delight in beef entrées like the 12-oz Prime New York Strip Steak with peppercorn-brandy sauce. Favorite sides include the truffle macaroni & cheese and roasted seasonal mushrooms.

Be sure to save room for a decadent dessert like our Yachtsman's Chocolate Cake.

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