We checked in at Flying Fish around 7:30pm for our 8:00pm reservation on Monday, June 2. We were given a pager and headed next door to Seashore Sweets to browse a bit. It was a very short browse. Within just a few minutes the buzzer lit up and we were seated.
Flying Fish is such a cool place! I love the retro decor that harkens back to the glory days of classic boardwalks along the U.S. East coast. I love the steeplechase scenes.
This would be the second of our three signature dinner experiences on this trip. We had only eaten here once before but loved it then and it was a must-do on this trip.
Our server was Didi and he was an absolute PRO. When dining at signature restaurants you expect excellent service...and that's exactly what we got from this gentleman. In fact, I think he was the best server we had this entire trip. He brought us our menus, explained the specials and even made some recommendations.
In no time, Didi brought out bread and our drinks:
DD really didn't see anything on the appetizer menu that appealed to her. Her tastes are really simple and everything was just too "fancy" for her liking. I told Didi that this was the first time we had been on Deluxe Dining since she has been considered an adult and I asked him if there was perhaps something really simple that might appeal to her. Didi came through with Flying (Fish) colors! (See what I did there?)
He spoke to the chef and he created a beautiful fresh fruit plate just for her. Now THIS is great customer service and it was greatly appreciated.
DS and I had the Jonah Lump Crab Cake:
Our expectations were high because on our last visit to Flying Fish the crab cakes were the best we had ever had. Well...they still are! Oh...my...goodness! They are absolutely wonderful!
DW got the Signature Appetizer Duo with Crab Cake and Caesar Salad:
Perfect! I started to order this but I can have a Caesar salad anytime. It was all about the crab cake for me!
For their entrees, DS and DD both ordered the Oak-Grilled Maine Sea Scallops:
They both enjoyed the scallops but didn't touch "the green stuff." DS ate all of his scallops, but DW and I helped DD with a few of hers. They were cooked to perfection.
DW and I both ordered the Signature Flying Fish Cafe Entree Duo: Char-crusted NY strip and Potato Wrapped Red Snapper:
Oh my!!!
It wasn't just good...
It was knock your socks off great!
I am literally getting hungry as I am posting this!
I had the potato wrapped snapper the last time I was here and I knew I was ordering it again. I almost ordered just the snapper, but the steak sounded good also. The steak was very good indeed, but alas, I would've loved a HUGE plate of the snapper also. I was still VERY happy with what I ordered. Both the steak and the snapper were outstanding.
I was absolutely stuffed after the meal so I decided to skip dessert entirely. I got up to walk around a bit while the others ordered their desserts. (More on that in the next chapter.)
DS ordered the White Chocolate and Raspberry Creme Brulee:
He loved it!
DW ordered the Spring Crop Peach and Pecan Tart:
Had I not been so full, this is what I would've ordered also. DW said it was absolutely amazing! She took this photo and posted on her instagram:
DD got the Trio of Concession Sweets: On the Boardwalk:
Now THIS she loved! It was fun and playful!
Here's one happy girl!
So it is safe to say that we absolutely LOVED Flying Fish Cafe! Our expectations were high and we were not disappointed. The service and the food were absolutely first class and Flying Fish Cafe will remain on our must-do list.
Grade = A+
Coming up next: we take the Friendship Boat back to Hollywood Studios for an Extra Magic Hours evening!
I guess that I'm a old soul too because I like taking the boat rides. Of course, I enjoy most things Disney.
I love the boat for relaxing and the view. 
I think you and your husband would love it. Obviously they are awesome with seafood but their steaks are great also! It's more of a "grown up restaurant" but if you appreciate great food and service I'd recommend it to anyone.
