Flying Fish or Yachtsman?

[skyekitty]

We are staying at the BW Villas and I'm trying to decide on a place to eat that we can walk to on our first night. We haven't eaten at any of the resorts at BW or BC/YC so I was thinking one of these two might be good to try. It seems like both have mixed reviews, so it is hard to decide! Any suggestions?

 

[Ro Z]

IMO if you are looking for a great steak. Yachtsmen all the way. I am not a seafood lover so FF doesn't appeal to me. I had an ok steak there a few years ago and DH liked it. But not enough to go back. We have been to YSh a bunch of times! We just returned from BWV. We love it there! We had the best room. Standard view facing the bus stop but we also could see a fountian and the water. And we were far enough away from the bus stop that we didnt hear them. We could see a lot of Illuminations, we couldnt hear it except for the fireworks! Lol. We have had BW view, partial BW view and pool view. This was by far our favorite room. Enjoy!!

 

[Ro Z]

Just noticed you will be there in Sept. DS and DDIL will be there the 5-10.

 

[jwfla422]

I think that is probably the main question you have to ask, do you want steak or seafood? Although, I have to say my dh really enjoyed the steak they have at FF but YSH specialty is steak.

FF has the best mussels in the entire world and their fish dishes are excellent, so it's a tough call. I have reviews on both of these restaurants (with photos) if you'd like to check them out. Just click on the link below and select Resorts under the main menu.

 

[grace&philipsmom]

I think they both sound great. We are in WDW staying at BWV next week, and have ADRs at both - I'll let you know when we get back!

 

[shortchef]

Another restaurant at Boardwalk is Kouzzina, one of my favorites. That's where I would go!!

 

[Robert P]

I think that is probably the main question you have to ask, do you want steak or seafood? Although, I have to say my dh really enjoyed the steak they have at FF but YSH specialty is steak.

FF has the best mussels in the entire world and their fish dishes are excellent, so it's a tough call. I have reviews on both of these restaurants (with photos) if you'd like to check them out. Just click on the link below and select Resorts under the main menu.

I agree, that is the question. If you want steak, then Yachtsman. If not steak, then FF. We've done both, but FF has slipped down the list in recent years due to increased prices and smaller portions (namely the booze).
FF has an amazing cheese tray, and calamari for appetizers. Yachtsman has a great steak selection for entrees. I'd pick between the two based on what you want to eat for dinner.

 

[Uncleromulus]

RobertP has it the way I see it.

Now FF does have a great steak--but only one--a NY Strip. YSH has a lot more choices as to cut.

Should say we eat at FF every trip and between the 2, it's where I'd go.

 

[Masonmj84]

Overall, I think Flying Fish is the better restaurant (and one of the top 4 on the dining plans).

I'd only pick Yachtsman if I was set on eating steak (and even then I might pick Flying Fish as their steak is excellent - but Yachtsman obviously has more steak entrees to choose from).

 

[psac]

Between the two, I would definitely pick Flying Fish, even for steak. We like Yachtsman's, but even the steak at FF is fantastic and won't disappoint. We're staying at AKL our next trip, and we're taking a taxi over to the BW just to hit FF one night. On our November trip at the BW, we'll hit both. Either way, you should get a great meal.

 

[OKW Lover]

Both are very good restaurants. While YSH is our favorite we also hit FF for a change. I'd just make the decision based on what you want to eat; meat = YSH, seafood = FF. That's what they specialize in although they each have at least one dish that crosses that line.

 

[annej]

We just returned and had our first meal at the Yachtsman. I have to say we will not return. We knew it was Signature and expected great things and high costs but the experience was bad from the get go. The reviews had all been good but we might have hit a bad night but for the prices will probably never attempt to hit a good night. We were late seated - to the point that we waited 20 minutes in a line 2 parties deep to even get our pager - not sure the deal with that. Then we waited 30 minutes for pager to go off. The dining room was not full and they did not seat all the tables the entire time we were there - 2+ hours. Now for the food - not that good and at the prices we expected great. I had the filet and Dh had the strip. His was far from cooked right but it had taken so long to even get the food that we were afraid to send it back. We have had better steaks at half the price here at home. The desserts were oh hum. All in all, our worst meal of the trip. I kept wishing I had kept the FF reservation that we had and changed. It looked fun! to each their own, but we were so very underwhelmed with all aspects of the Yachtsman.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I think that is probably the main question you have to ask, do you want steak or seafood?

Ditto. Personally I don't go to a seafood restaurant to order steak and vice versa but I know that each restaurant offers a little something to fit every taste.

I"ve enjoyed them both numerous times, no complaints! Yachtsman has appetizers like the Charcuterie platter and the beet salad which I absolutely love, and the steaks are always well cooked! Flying Fish has a super Tuna Tartare and Crispy Calamari, and a potato wrapped snapper that is my favorite dish!

I seldom do dessert but surprisingly both restaurants have their version of a Banana Napoleon and they're tasty! One bite with coffee and my son 16, finishes it off!

You will hear good and bad about both! I happen to like both, I get very late ADR's and we take our time and enjoy dinner, wine and conversation!

Good luck with your choice!

 

[evilqueenmindy]

I'd pick Flying Fish, I've eaten there several times and never had anything but a great experience. We tried Yachtsman over Super Bowl weekend, and it was not good. I was really disappointed because I really wanted to like it.

 

[skyekitty]

Sounds like we may go with FF. I am a pretty picky steak eater, because I used to live near a butcher and had access to local grass-fed beef. After that, it is hard for me to be impressed by a steak, even in a restaurant!

Also, we are planning on going to Kona and Brown Derby, which both had nice steak options the last time we visited them. Our 5th night we plan on going to Bistro de Paris, which we have also been to.

This is our 10th anniversary trip (it is actually in July, but I wouldn't hit Disney in July even if you paid me!), so we are going to V&A's as a special treat for one night (I'm calling to make the res tomorrow!!) I am really excited about it! We told each other back when we got married that we would go to V&A's!!

We like to try new places, but 3 of the 5 night,s it looks like we're going to end up at places we've been before, haha!

 

[skyekitty]

I think that is probably the main question you have to ask, do you want steak or seafood? Although, I have to say my dh really enjoyed the steak they have at FF but YSH specialty is steak.

FF has the best mussels in the entire world and their fish dishes are excellent, so it's a tough call. I have reviews on both of these restaurants (with photos) if you'd like to check them out. Just click on the link below and select Resorts under the main menu.

Yes, I read your reviews, and they were very helpful. The Yachtsman looked like it had better looking food compared to FF, but I think we'll go for seafood between the two. Thanks for your review pages, BTW!

 

[skyekitty]

IMO if you are looking for a great steak. Yachtsmen all the way. I am not a seafood lover so FF doesn't appeal to me. I had an ok steak there a few years ago and DH liked it. But not enough to go back. We have been to YSh a bunch of times! We just returned from BWV. We love it there! We had the best room. Standard view facing the bus stop but we also could see a fountian and the water. And we were far enough away from the bus stop that we didnt hear them. We could see a lot of Illuminations, we couldnt hear it except for the fireworks! Lol. We have had BW view, partial BW view and pool view. This was by far our favorite room. Enjoy!!

I'm excited to stay within walking distance to Epcot (and boating to DHS)! I've always wanted to do that. To me, that's the best part. We are staying in a standard room, and I don't have any high hopes about a view or anything, and it's hard to know where within a resort you want to be when you've never stayed there. Maybe we'll get lucky! My feeling is that you are in the room for such a short time (at least w/o kids!), that the location and price is what is most important. We haven't been to WDW since we had kids, so we're soo excited!

 

[MrsLS]

I would probably choose FF over YS although I like them both a lot. We've been to FF more times. If someone in your party wants a really good steak, the steak at FF is outstanding & then the other entrees are really good at FF too.

 

[goofy4tink]

Both times I've eaten at Yachtsman, I've come away somewhat disappointed. The first time I was with a largish group...about 8 or so of us. By the time my beef arrived, I was the last one served. And my ordered med rare beef was a hockey puck. Now, the girl next to me had ordered her beef well done, and got it that way, so I have to wonder if the server put that on my order as well. I didn't return it since everyone else had started eating and would have been on dessert by the time I got my meal replaced.
The second time we ate with another couple. We waited close to 20 mins to be seated. And then? Our server really had a snotty attitude. He must have felt that he was working at a trendy NYC eatery!!! One example??? When we asked for refills on our drinks, it took him close to 15 mins to get them to us. Now, I realize we weren't drinking 'adult beverages' but really, is that any reason to keep people waiting for drink refills??? The food was mediocre. No one was impressed. In fact, after we ate at Artist Point, the general feeling was that Artist Point was much, much better than Yachtsman!!

We do like FF though. I like beef, dh likes seafood. We have never had a bad, or mediocre, meal there.

But...if you really want good beef?? Head over to Shula's. Simply incredible. Yes, more expensive, but oh my!!! It was wonderful when I ate there in Dec. It was so good that I'm taking my dh there in Sept despite the cost!!!

 

[Mynamewastaken]

Thanks op for asking this question. I had ressies at FFC but I jusr changed them to the steakhouse