Yachtsman or Flying Fish?

[BlondeAppetit]

Torn between the two for a date night dinner!

Share with me your thoughts!

Staying at the Beach Club!

 

[YoMickey]

I thought Flying Fish was being refurbished right now so check the refurbishment schedule. It depends on what you're looking for. I've had excellent meals at both places. I think the 1 thing that tips the table for me is some of the seating at Yachtsmen just stinks. If you get the wrong table you end up sitting near a very busy intersection where servers and bus-persons are constantly walking by. I like Flying Fish better for that reason. Also, Flying Fish seems much smaller so you may get a little more attention from the host/sommelier/manager. That being said we're booked for both on our next visit.

 

[Hopefully]

Flying Fish is now reopened and it has gotten many great reviews. Pete of the DIS said it is the single best steak he has ever had. I have not yet been.
I really enjoyed our dinner at Yachtsmen Steakhouse. I don't think you can go wrong with either

 

[jsbowl16]

We have been to both and I would pick Flying Fish. We went to Flying Fish in August after the refurb and it was outstanding. I am not sure if you are using the DDP or not but if not, then you might want to take a look at Shulas too. It is at the Swan or Dolphin and in my opinion their steaks are just a little bit better than Flying Fish but the sides, dessert, etc are better at Flying Fish. Sorry if I complicated your decision.

It is great to have lots of great choices near the Boardwalk area because that is the area we always stay at as well.

 

[ColonialMouse]

We went to both on our trip in August. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Yachtsman Steakhouse has a more traditional steakhouse atmosphere, whereas Flying Fish has more creative design and feels a bit dimmer, which I like in a restaurant. That's honestly the biggest difference I can find. I thought they both had interesting and creative food on their menu, and we enjoyed both. (I enjoyed Yachtsman a bit more, but that's because Flying Fish was our family "nice meal" for the trip and the toddler was tired, whereas Yachtsman was a date night.) I might give a slight edge in creative menu to Flying Fish, but very slight. I had seafood at Flying Fish and a steak at Yachtsman, because that seemed right. I'd like to do a date night at Flying Fish in the future.

Don't think that helps much---you won't go wrong. Skip dessert, walk around a bit then go to Ample Hills regardless of which you pick.

Bruce