Cape May vs Paddlefish

[Cash1228]

My sister and I are going to Disney in September. Her first trip. i love many kinds of seafood and am an adventurous eater. She loves shrimp but not a fan of other shellfish and is a picky eater. Currently I have booked Paddlefish. Considering switching to Cape May and freeing up a table service credit for lunch or brunch that same day, our non park day. We have the regular dining plan and if we keep paddlefish will use a quick service for lunch.

Anyone who’s been to both, which is your favorite and why?

 

[kcp6763]

I have not been to both, however if your sister is picky Cape May is probably a better option because it is a buffet with several non-seafood options and lots of variety. They will have shrimp for her as well as a chicken and/or beef option and lots of other seafood too. However, it is still a buffet and not a signature dining experience. Paddlefish does still have non-seafood options so I suggest looking at menus and reviews and choosing based on what you'd rather eat.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

I'd skip Cape May. Just not very good. About the same quality as Golden Corral. That said, Cape May does have a fair bit of choice, and from what I've read (but not experienced) Paddlefish isn't worth two credits on the dining plan. Boathouse might be a better option than either, and California Grill brunch is definitely a better option if you want to use two dining plan credits. California Grill brunch is the best meal on property.

 

[B-Ride]

Two very different dining experience. Cape May is a decent buffet with lots of choice and the quality is about what you would expect from a buffet. Never eaten at Paddlefish as it is very expensive and gets very meh reviews.

 

[3 Hobbits 2 Disney]

I would use the QS credit for lunch and go to Paddlefish. If you can get a seat upstairs it is a lovely view. I have eaten there and enjoyed it. You can search and find a current menu.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Stay with Paddlefish.
We had an enjoyable early dinner there and had the joy of watching the sun setting over the lake. It was a pretty simple meal yet all the food was cooked to order with no steamer table taste or temperatures. I recommend the seafood boil and am looking forward to trying the lobster guacamole; looked delicious at the table nearby. Wasn't enthused about the lobster corn dogs. The mussel dishes we tried were on target.

I haven't eaten at Cape May but toured during service. Since I'm not a fan of buffet food it's no longer under consideration for us. I will say I didn't note as others have a strong smell of fish from the eatery when we walked within or in the hallways leading up to the place. Perhaps the ventilation system has been upgraded.

 

[DisneyGirlMI]

Never been to Paddlefish, but we love Cape May and have always had a good meal there.

 

[North of Mouse]

My sister and I are going to Disney in September. Her first trip. i love many kinds of seafood and am an adventurous eater. She loves shrimp but not a fan of other shellfish and is a picky eater. Currently I have booked Paddlefish. Considering switching to Cape May and freeing up a table service credit for lunch or brunch that same day, our non park day. We have the regular dining plan and if we keep paddlefish will use a quick service for lunch.

Anyone who’s been to both, which is your favorite and why?

I would experience Cape May at least once. It's a must-do for us every trip, and trust me, as a pp said, it has absolutely nothing in common with a Golden Corral!

There are numerous selections that are non-seafood that your sister could select from, and the service has always been great when we were there.
Paddlefish, on the other hand, would have limited selections for her.