Disney World is only a few hours away from white sandy beaches, fresh sea breezes, and crashing waves. But you don’t have to leave Disney World to find good seafood.

Even though it’s not New England, you can still find delicious seafood throughout the Florida parks. In each park and in Disney Springs, you can grab tasty fish, shrimp, lobster, and more. You might think that the best seafood would come from the table-service locations that offer it, but trust us when we say that one counter-service (aka fast food) restaurant in Magic Kingdom is definitely worth the visit!

Columbia Harbour House

Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom embodies the spirit of the New England coast. If you’re looking for some delicious seafood without paying a table-service bill, look no further than this counter-service restaurant.

You’ll find delicious offerings here that won’t break the budget! The lobster rolls are fantastic, and you’ll feel stuffed after enjoying one of their platters. The platter is a delicious combination of fish, shrimp, chicken, fries, and hush puppies. Seriously, we can’t talk about the hush puppies enough. How did Disney make them so good?

You’ll also find other items on the menu like salmon, shrimp skewers, New England shrimp boil, and chicken strips (for less adventurous eaters). For a quick bite to eat, the Columbia Harbour House is a great choice, if you’re looking for some good seafood.

Of course, we can’t forget about the Boston Cream Pie that is offered here, too!

As delicious as Columbia Harbour House is, there are other great seafood restaurants all over Disney World. We’ve composed a short list of some of our favorites, so you can find some tasty fish or shrimp at any of the parks or Disney Springs!

Other Great Seafood Locations in Disney World

Skipper Canteen

Also in Magic Kingdom, but over in Adventureland, Skipper Canteen is a great table-service option whether you’re looking for seafood or not. Your meal is served by skippers who have the same sense of humor as the ones taking you on boat tours around the world at the Jungle Cruise.

Here you can get the Sustainable Fish entrée that they promise is “Not Piranha.” It’s served over bok choy, lotus root, bell peppers, and shiitake mushrooms in a light ginger-lemon grass broth. The other options at Skipper Canteen are not seafood, but we’ve enjoyed the sustainable fish meal in the past!

Nomad Lounge

Nomad Lounge is in Animal Kingdom right next to Tiffins — the more expensive but delicious, table-service restaurant you’ll need advance dining reservations for. However, to eat at Nomad Lounge, you do not need advance dining reservations. You can simply walk up to see if there is seating available or join the waitlist.

You’ll find a delicious tuna poke bowl at this lounge! It comes with steamed rice, red cabbage kimchi, edamame, and a sesame-chili glaze. You can also ask if they’ll let you pick appetizers off the Tiffins menu at Nomad Lounge which would also give you more seafood options like lobster mac & cheese and charred octopus.

Yak & Yeti

Yak & Yeti is a table-service restaurant in Animal Kingdom that requires advance dining reservations. However, they are totally worth it. We have enjoyed our trips to this Asian-inspired restaurant, and frankly, the Bang Bang Calamari, Firecracker Shrimp, and Ahi Tuna Nachos are our favorite items on the menu.

A walk-up waitlist may be available at the table-service restaurant, however, Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes is a counter-service variation of the table-service restaurant. Here you can find some delicious Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp! You get a pile of shrimp that is really tasty.

Yorkshire County Shop

If you’re looking for an English staple, you cannot go wrong with the fish and chips at the Yorkshire County Shop at the England Pavilion in EPCOT. You can also get fish and chips at the Rose & Crown Dining Room, which is a table service location, but honestly, we’re convinced the fish and chips at the Yorkshire County Shop counter-service stand are better.

The fish is perfectly flaky, and you get a very large helping of it and the fries. One order of these would fill you if you’re really hungry or would make a great snack to share! It’s a must-get for us when we’re stopping by.

Rosie’s All-American Café

Not all seafood has to come straight from the ocean to be good, and the Plant-based Lobster Roll at Rosie’s All-American Café in Disney’s Hollywood Studios proves that. Whether you stick to a plant-based diet or not, we recommend trying this veggie-forward “lobster” roll sandwich.

This “lobster” roll doesn’t taste quite like lobster, but it is still delicious! It’s made with heart of palm, and marinated for 48 hours. On top is celery, sweet apples, and creamy dressing, served with homemade potato chips on the side. The dressing is vegan mayo, dill, lemon juice, and Nori seaweed. It’s a tasty salad on a fresh roll, and we really enjoy it!

The Boathouse

As you might expect from a restaurant named The Boathouse, you’ll find tons of fresh seafood here! From a raw bar to market fresh fish to lobster, you’ll find a wide variety of seafood here that most seafood lovers will enjoy. You will need a dining reservation to enjoy The Boathouse, but it’s certainly worth it.

There are lots of places all around Disney World that serve seafood. Many of the hotels also have their own restaurants with seafood options. These are some of our favorites, but it’s certainly not all of them. You can find out more about all the restaurants in Disney World on our restaurant guide page, the My Disney Experience app, or on Disney’s website! You’re sure to find something that fits what you’re looking for. It’s also important to remember that many locations will require advance dining reservations while others are walk-up only, so watch for that as you’re planning your meals.

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Where is your favorite place to get seafood in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

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