The deluxe hotels at the Epcot feature several tasty dining options. A good-to-know: the Boardwalk Inn and the Beach/Yacht Club Resorts sit across the canal from one another, so you can easily walk from one to the other.
Boardwalk Inn
Flying Fish Cafe
Price: $$$
Location: Boardwalk
Need reservations: Maybe not – check crowd levels
Why we love it:
- seafood lover heaven but solid non-seafood options
- great cocktail list
- curated wine list with small batch features and flights
- beautiful decor
- beloved waitstaff
Trattoria al Forno
note: avoid breakfast, as it’s a character meal
Price: $$
Location: Boardwalk
Need reservations: Probably not
Why we love it:
- handmade pasta and ciabatta made daily
- curated wine list
- rave reviews on the steak
- consistent kudos for staff service
Beach Club Resort
Cape May Cafe
note: breakfast is a character meal
Price: $$
Location: Inside resort
Need reservations: Yes
Why we love it:
- seafood lovers’ delight – all you can eat at the buffet
- outdoor seating is lovely in the evenings for clam bake
- seafood alternatives are also delicious
- spotless and clean, always a plus at a buffet
Beaches and Cream
Home of the famous Kitchen Sink Sundae!
Price: $$
Location: External entrance
Need reservations: Yes – it is very small, given how many people come for it
Why we love it:
- retro soda fountain feel
- fantastic , epic, over-the-top ice cream desserts that are an experience of their own
- comfort food
- order the Kitchen Sink just for the experience of the staff going crazy LOL
Yacht Club Resort
Yachtsman Steak House
Price: $$$$
Location: Inside resort
Need reservations: Yes
Why we love it:
- widely considered the best steak served in all of Disney World
- cozy, warm, inviting atmosphere
- zero pretentiousness despite the prices
- they review the meat cut types with you so you can pick exactly what you’ll like
- delicious sides, bread and dessert
Ale and Compass
Price: $$
Location: Inside resort, right next to Yachtsman
Need reservations: Yes
note: the breakfast is a strange experience; you order a main/entree and then have a limited buffet to go with it
Why we love it:
- lovely decor
- solid, reliably tasty food
- attentive, friendly staff
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Price: $$
Location: Inside resort, next door to Yachtsmen Steak House
Need reservations: No
Why we love it:
- Hidden gem! Casual fare and great cocktails
- nice place for downtime after a busy day, with a very relaxed atmosphere
- at dinnertime you have a view of the butchers at the steakhouse
- smaller bites and full meals available