The Boathouse Named the Second-Best Independent Restaurant of 2025
Since opening on April 13, 2015, The Boathouse has been the flagship restaurant at Disney Springs.
Located in The Landing, the eatery provides a signature lakeside dining experience that combines world-class cuisine with an unmatched environment.
Heartfelt experiences and magical moments await guests in celebration of Valentine’s Day this February at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer)
When you add in the Amphicar and The Boatique, it is no wonder that the Boathouse has been a hit!
The Boathouse Gets Some Much-Deserved Recognition
In just the latest indication that The Boathouse is one of the best places to eat in all of Walt Disney World, the restaurant has been ranked #2 on Restaurant Business’s Top 100 Independent Restaurants of 2025.
“We’re beyond honored to share that The Boathouse has been ranked #2 on @restaurantbusinessonline’s Top 100 Independents for 2025 — thanks to all of you who make every meal, every toast, and every moment so special,” The Boathouse wrote on Facebook.
Photo: The BOATHOUSE
“From our waterfront dining to our Amphicar rides, every seat, every dish, every smile is because of YOU. Here’s to many more memorable nights on the water.”
A Banner Year
In a testament to the dedicated clientele The Boathouse has cultivated, the restaurant achieved sales of just over $51 million last year.
Image Credit: Disney
This, despite an average price per person of only $51.
One of the most popular restaurants in the country, The Boathouse, served 985,695 meals last year.
Any way you slice it, The Boathouse is a rousing success.
So, congratulations to the men and women who make the restaurant so special. It is great to see the established get some much-deserved recognition.
Photo: Boathouse
As always, be sure to check back with MickeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news coming out of Walt Disney World.
Thanks for visiting MickeyBlog.com! Want to go to Disney? For a FREE quote on your next Disney vacation, please fill out the form below. One of the agents from MickeyTravels, a Diamond-level Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, will be in touch soon! Also, thanks for reading!
