When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. If it feels overwhelming, we totally get it, and that’s why we’re here to help.

We recently stopped by Yachtsman Steakhouse as Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, which just recently reopened after a months-long closure, to see what was cookin’, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth after its recent refurbishment? Let’s find out!

Atmosphere

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a New England-style steakhouse with premium steaks, fresh seafood, and more on the menu. As it’s one of Disney World’s signature dining restaurants, you can expect a more sophisticated vibe in the restaurant’s menu offerings, decor, and theming, especially with the new refurbishment touches to the already beautiful atmosphere.

But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?!

Menu

The menu you’ll find here is incredible and features a gourmet array of steaks, entrees, appetizers, and desserts. If you’re looking for great steak, this is absolutely a restaurant to be on your radar. You’ll find starters, Butcher’s Cuts, a Sauce Flight, Enhancements, Land and Sea Entrées, and Steakhouse Sides.

And now, onto the main event — the food!

Eats

First up, we got the Bread Service, which is complimentary. We were served Sourdough and Onion Bread Rolls with Butter, topped with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and Roasted Garlic. It’s a warm, welcoming way to start the meal, and we love that the onion flavor comes through enough to be present but not overwhelming.

Next was the French Onion Soup for $15, and this was one of the best French Onion Soups we’ve ever had. There was so much cheese on top and every bite had the longest cheese pull we’ve ever seen, every time.

The soup itself was so flavorful, with a really salty and rich taste, without being overbearing. We would absolutely get this again and again.

We also grabbed the 14oz Roasted Prime Rib for $60. Our reporter described this as “unbelievable” and said it’s the best thing they’ve ever eaten here. It was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the horseradish sauce served with it was creamy, salty, and had a little kick.

The au jus was a little weak in flavor and wasn’t as salty as we expected, though the Yorkshire pudding was very, very salty, a little too much so. It was, however, very airy and fluffy, and a little cheesy.

Finally, we got the Yachtsman Signature Chocolate Cake for $17. This was a very moist chocolate cake with a lighter chocolate flavor, not super rich or bitter like dark chocolate.

If you are not the biggest fan of chocolate like our reporter, we still think you would enjoy this, as the chocolate isn’t too intense. We do wish there was a little more coffee flavor to it, however, and we weren’t really able to taste the raspberry sauce or the caramel sauce.

Nosh or Not

This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…

• If you want “steakhouse night” that feels like you temporarily joined a yacht club and now have opinions about scotch, Yachtsman Steakhouse is exactly that. It’s tucked inside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and leans classic, polished, and calmer than a lot of Disney dining. It’s a strong date-night pick, a celebratory dinner pick, or a “we need a quiet room and a serious protein” pick.
• If your group is a mix of adventurous and picky. It still works because the menu is pretty straightforward at its core: steaks, seafood, and steakhouse sides, with a few elevated comfort options sprinkled in.
• If you’re doing Dining Plan strategy (or just bracing yourself emotionally for the bill), this is Disney Signature Dining. It typically runs 2 table-service credits per person on the Dining Plan, and pricing lines up with that “special occasion” tier.

You should skip this Disney World spot if…

• If you’re trying to keep things budget-friendly, this is not your “casual dinner after the pool” spot. Typical pricing as appetizers in the teens/low 20s, entrées well into the $38–$65 range, and a three-course meal often landing around $80–$95 per person before drinks and gratuity.
• If you’ve got little kids who need loud, fast, and entertaining, this can feel too slow and too grown-up. It’s a steakhouse pace, and the vibe is more “quiet conversation” than “Disney chaos in a cowboy hat.”
• If your party is coming straight from the pool. Disney’s dress code is “clean, neat” and specifically says no swimwear, so plan accordingly.

Overall

We love the yachtsman, but we think we always leave slightly disappointed. The food is immaculate, and the service is top-notch, and the refurbishment is well done, preserving the things that already made the restaurant beautiful on the inside. Being tucked away in the middle of six Disney hotels and two different theme parks, it still retains its warm and cozy feeling, miraculously. However, while the lighting is dim and low-stimulating, the noise in here always seems to be astronomical. It’s LOUD nearly every time we go; that’s really been our main takeaway the last couple of times we’ve been.

In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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