The Flying Fish
Located on Disney’s Boardwalk
Dinner - January 2003

After checking in and confirming our priority seating with a young attractive cast member at the restaurant we were given an electronic pager that would alert us when our table was ready. With this 21st century “hey your table is ready” device we wandered out onto the Boardwalk. Just outside the restaurant a group of street performers had set up shop and were entertaining guests that had stopped to enjoy the show. The atmosphere on the Boardwalk even without  the performers  is relaxing and fun and can make for a pleasant wait.

Once seated at our table we surveyed the menu and from among the four appetizers or “Starters” listed the “Peeky Toe” Crab Cakes with “Flying Fish” Slaw and Ancho-Chile Remoulade was a unanimous choice for all three in our party. Bradlee our server then offered suggestions and opinions on the entrees. With Bradlee’s enthusiastic approval one of my dinner companions selected the Rack of Colorado Lamb with Potato Risotto, Roasted Winter Vegetables and Thyme Jus. My other dinner companion settled on the Oak Fired Space Coast Shrimp with Green Apple-Celery Root Risotto and Truffle Nage. I was tempted by the Coriander Crusted Yellowfin Tuna, which I had on a previous occasion, but at the recommendation of Bradlee I decided to broaden my culinary horizon and selected the Potato Wrapped Black Grouper with Creamy Leek Fondue and Red Wine Reduction as my entrée.

A bottle of King Estate Oregon Pinot Noir ’99 was selected to compliment the meal and was shared by two of us at the table.

The Crab Cakes were exceptional. Even the New Englander in the party had to agree that, although maybe not quite as good as “we used to make back home” they were nonetheless very tasty.

The Rack of Colorado Lamb was the first entrée placed on the table and this was somehow befitting. What a presentation. My other dinner companion seemed to settle nicely into his Oak Fired Space Coast Shrimp. Although the Potato Wrapped Black Grouper paled slightly by comparison in presentation to the Lamb I was not disappointed with how it tasted. The combination of ingredients continued to satisfy and delight me from the first bite to the last. But I must confess out of the corner of my eye I do believe that I watched with some envy each bite of the Rack of Lamb that my friend so enjoyed.

Ever since the first time I dined at the Flying Fish the desserts have always been one of the best parts of the experience for me. Tonight we individually ordered but all shared and enjoyed the Warm Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé Cake, the Bababa Napoleon with Crispy Phyllo Dough, Vanilla Creme Brulee and Warm Carmel Sauce, and the Chocolate-Hazelnut Bombe with Creme Anglaise and Chocolate Sauce.

I have never been disappointed in the food presented here and only on one occasion did I find the service a little distant, so if you are looking for some fine dining with an exciting atmosphere do enjoy the Flying Fish at Disney’s Boardwalk.

“Peeky Toe” Crab Cakes
with “Flying Fish” Slaw
and Anchio-Chile Remoulade $13.00


Potato Wrapped Black Grouper
with Creamy Leek Fondue
and Red Wine Reduction $29.00


Rack of Colorado Lamb
with Potato Risotto,
Roasted Winter Vegetables
and Thyme Jus $42.00

Oak Fried Space Coast Shrimp
with Green Apple-Celery Root Risotto
and Truffle Nage $29.00


Warm Valehona Chocolate Soufflé Cake
with Pistachio Ice Cream
on a Vanilla Tuile $8.00

Chocolate-Hazelnut Bombe
with Crème Anglaise
and Chocolate Sauce $8.00

Banana Napoleon
with Crispy Phyllo Dough
Vanilla Crème Brulee
and Warm Carmel Sauce $8.00

Sample of other menu Selections Available

Starters

Tuna Tartare
with Soy-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Wasabi Crème Fraiche
and Sesame Crackers $12.00

Black & Tan Steamed Clams
with Pumpkin Seed Romesco
and Grilled Sourdough $13.00


Salads

Hail Caesar Salad
with Garlic Croutons and
Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisp $9.00

Pear and Edive Salad
with Candied Walnits, Maytag Blue Cheese
and Walnut Vinaigrette $12.00


Entrees

Coriander Crusted Yellowfin Tuna
with Sushi Rice, Pickled Vergetables
Miso Broth and Wasabi Oil $28.00

Pan Roasted Tripletail
with Portobello Mushroom Stew
and Creamy Polenta $28.00

Char Crusted New York Strip Steak
with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Greens Beans and Sauce Foyot $29.00


Desserts

Apple-Banana Tarte Tatin
with Carmel Ice Cream
and Vanilla Syrup $7.00

Mocha Teardrop
With Brandied Cherries
And Baileys Anglaise $8.00

Full Menu Available