Paddlefish’s sleek and modern design offers new areas for guests to embark, including a rooftop overlooking the sights and sounds of Disney Springs®. The cuisine of Paddlefish celebrates the freshest seafood while featuring steaks and chops for an elevated meal by land and sea. The first and third deck feature outdoor areas with magnificent views of beautiful Disney Springs™ and Lake Buena Vista. We specialize in intimate ceremonies, plated lunches, dinners, chefs table receptions and customized menus.
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Service Staff
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Beach, Waterfront, Restaurant, Rooftop
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Paddlefish Reviews
Jacqueline Perez(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Absolutely beautiful venue! Worked out perfectly for our Princess and the Frog themed wedding. Kate and her team were amazing. Reviewed on 09-12-2023
Katharina Zunk(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-07-2022 This was the perfect place for our Disney Wedding! Everything about it was so magical! We wanted a smaller intimate wedding with close friends and family but also wanted to PARTY into the night! We had an awesome DJ! Uplights! Photo booth And Caricature artist and it was so amazing! Paddlefish was so accommodating and our guests could not stop raving about the food! The ambiance of the lights, and Disney fun below just adds that extra touch! When we were saying our vows people in the water stopped to watch and then all the Disney springs guests were clapping and cheering for us along with our family! Truly magical! You wont be disappointed! Reviewed on 01-09-2022
PROVIDENCE BADALAMENT(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-06-2022 We had my son’s rehearsal dinner/ welcome dinner for our out of town guests which was most of our wedding guests in the Bow room. The food was great we even had a guacamole station , where they were making fresh guacamole. The room was a nice size and having the deck was a benefit to spread out later after dinner. We had lots of children invited so there was plenty of room for them to dance with the DJ. I received a lot of compliments about the bartenders, food, and servers. It was a perfect venue for the dinner and Kate and the entire staff was very easy to work with. Reviewed on 13-07-2022
Leslie Cohen(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-05-2022 We booked Paddlefish as the venue for my son’s rehearsal dinner for 35, in the Bow room, which leads to a private deck area. The food was terrific, the room beautiful, and so nice to be able to enjoy the deck. We invited all wedding guests to an “after party,” where we had dessert and a cheese platter for the rehearsal guests and everyone else who wanted to come to the after party, with an open bar. We had well over 100 people, with toasts on the deck. Everyone raved about the event. It exceeded our very high expectations. Kate, the event coordinator, was so nice to deal with and accommodating to our expanding plans, and I received a lot of compliments about the bartenders and event manager. I could not rate Paddlefish more highly. Reviewed on 31-05-2022
Katie Reilly(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-12-2021 I held my reception at Paddlefish and they were absolutely fantastic. Kate and Beth were really easy to work with and very flexible to deal with COVID supply issues, rescheduling, and our RSVPs dropping out from COVID scares. The venue is breathtaking with waterfront views, a private deck, a bathroom right outside the reception room, fantastic food that my guests said was the best they ever had at a wedding, and a lot of menu choices. We had stunning sunset views and the staff were very attentive to all of our guests and especially to us. As someone who has been a bridesmaid and MOH many times I know it's really hard for the couple to have time to eat at their wedding but their staff made sure we did. They brought us appetizers and kept refilling our glass with whatever we were drinking from the bar without us needing to ask or even get up from the table. They took our lead on when to serve food between speeches but they also checked in to remind us that we should make sure we had enough time to get through all 3 courses of our meal. They boxed up leftovers for us. They were LGBT friendly and their staff worse masks and were willing to open the door on the deck for us to feel more comfortable having a little more airflow to prevent COVID. We were also able to sit all of our guests in a U shape which felt very intimate and facilitated conversation. I really can't recommend this place enough it is gorgeous and was the perfect venue. Reviewed on 22-12-2021
Tiffany Davis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-11-2021 If I could have told Young Me that we were getting married on a boat, the child version of myself would have been over the moon! My husband and I have eaten at Paddlefish several times. We're avid Disney-goers and know good food and service when we find it. That level of service and expertise only skyrocketed when we chose Paddlefish as our wedding venue. Kate really knows her stuff and made sure we were aware of even the smallest of details! We were thrilled all the help she provided us, and when our big day finally arrived, the Paddlefish staff took care of everything! My guests were raving about how helpful and considerate the staff was and I had several people tell us that the venue was one of the most unique they've ever seen. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Kate, and the of the Paddlefish team! I want to say a particular thank you to the Banquet Manager. Your knowledge of your food really impressed our guests! Reviewed on 15-11-2021
Kathleen Hebert(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-05-2021 I would 100% recommend Paddlefish to any couple looking in the Orlando area! The staff are absolutely amazing and anticipate any need you might have. All parts of the planning process was easy because they walked us through everything. The venue is gorgeous and provide the perfect backdrop for pictures. I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else and we’ll be making Paddlefish our “special occasion” place for a long time to come! Reviewed on 14-06-2021
Jennifer Jordan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-05-2021 We are so happy that we picked Paddlefish for the location of our ceremony/reception! The venue was stunning, and the food was incredible! We were worried about how our wedding might turn out due to changes with COVID, but the venue was utilized in such a way that our reduced guest count (35 guests) still felt like the perfect number of guests! Kate was very responsive and a joy to work with. She answered all of our questions and even whipped up a floor plan for us to start \"decorating\" in our minds ahead of time. There was the perfect amount of space for dancing, and the reception felt timely and well-organized. We never had to wait long for the next meal course in the reception, and the staff at the Paddlefish was attentive and courteous. They even boxed up food for my husband and I to take with us since we were often too busy mingling during the reception to each much of it! We highly recommend choosing Paddlefish for both the ceremony and the reception! Reviewed on 24-05-2021
Lauren Kinard(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-04-2021 Paddlefish was an excellent choice for our wedding. My goal was to have the day be as low stress as possible. Kate was great to work with and the food was delicious! We went through Intimate Weddings of Orlando and couldn't be happier with the experience. The ceremony was beautiful, the photos came out great, and it was all very affordable. Reviewed on 14-05-2021
Katie Bigley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-10-2020 Such a great venue! I had my wedding and reception at Paddlefish last month, and I cannot say enough good things about them! Kate was fantastic to work with; we never waited more than a couple days for a response from her when we would contact her with questions or concerns. She was very up front with pricing, which is extremely hard to find these days when it comes to weddings. Fast forward to the day of; the staff at Paddlefish was absolutely wonderful to work with! They were on top of every single detail they were supposed to be, and went above and beyond. Several of my guests made comments to me about how great the staff and the food was that day. Just the food alone was worth having my wedding there; it was honestly phenomenal! They are known for their seafood but we had a non-seafood dish and people raved about that as well! 10/10 for this restaurant/venue! Reviewed on 27-11-2020
Lisa Doucette(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-07-2020 Look no further than this amazing restaurant/reception venue! The beauty and uniqueness is very obvious from the moment you walk up and see it. We had such a wonderful experience with them as we had our wedding reception here. We worked with Kate, and she made the whole process very easy. Our guests still talk about the wonderful and delicious food options and how incredibly beautiful this venue is. Reviewed on 02-09-2020
Courtney Coover(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-03-2020 I had a WONDERFUL experience as a bride at Paddlefish. I woked with Kate - a true ANGEL who made all my dreams come true. First, she helped me find a wedding coordinator (HIGHLY RECOMMEND For the Love of Events) and the rest was cake from there! In addition to our beautiful wedding itself, Kate from Paddlefish helped me coordinate pre-ceremony champagne, passed BuzzPops for toasts, late night flatbreads delivered to the bar, and so, SO much more. She even coordinated our rehearsal dinner at Terralina! The value we received was UNRIVALED. It is at this point that I can tell you that Paddlefish pulled all of this off THE NIGHT BEFORE DISNEY SHUT DOWN FOR COVID. These freaking MIRACLE WORKERS pulled off the impossible, and I am so beyond thankful! Huge thanks to Kate and the entire PAddlefish team for giving me the wedding of a lifetime! Reviewed on 21-07-2020
Susan Mulligan(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-03-2020 Budget friendly- staff are the best - Detail oriented, flexible, the food was amazing! You will not be disappointed- the back drop is breathtaking! Reviewed on 10-03-2020
Nicole Gonzalez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-02-2020 We had our wedding and reception at Paddlefish a few weeks ago and we couldn't be happier! We had our ceremony on the 3rd floor deck overlooking the sunset and our reception in the adjoining room. Everyone LOVED the food! I am still getting compliments about it! The entire staff working the event were so nice and accommodating. And Kate was amazing in helping me organize and plan everything. I definitely recommend Paddlefish for any event! Reviewed on 03-03-2020
Samantha Winchester(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-02-2020 The staff at Paddlefish and Kate Harrelson (senior event sales manager) did a fantastic job planning and hosting our wedding! My husband and I found out about Paddlefish on Pinterest, and decided when we visited Disney in the fall that we would get married there. Kate was very understanding of our needs, and flexible with our menu. Thank you so much to the incredible staff at Paddlefish! We had a wonderful and intimate ceremony followed by a beautiful reception. Reviewed on 21-02-2020
Emily Parks(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-02-2020 Paddlefish was absolutely AMAZING and couldn't have been more perfect for my husband and I's wedding and reception. The food was to die for, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the planning process was so simple. We had our ceremony on Feb 1 in the morning with a lunch reception. Everything was absolutely incredible. The only complaint I heard was that the chicken was a bit dry, and didn't have enough sauce. However, the salmon and the shrimp pasta along with the appetizers were to die for. Before we went into the reception, the various levels of the restaurant and the outside spaces made for the best portrait locations. Honestly, I left my reception wishing I could do it all over again. Still wish I could!! Reviewed on 20-02-2020
Casey Hasty(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-10-2019 My husband and I loved the food so much we got married here!!!! Kate and the events sales team are phenomenal. She made sure everything was perfect, kept our budget in mind, and even helped us plan our rehearsal dinner at their sister restaurant next door, Terralina Crafted Italian.We really wanted an indoor/outdoor venue that had rustic touches like wood and market lights, but modern amenities like killer food cooked on site, multiple restrooms, and I'm the middle of some \"action.\" Paddlefish had it all!Our wedding guests had a blast!! The food delicious and drinks were pouring all night. Highly recommend them for a unique venue for any kind of party!!! Reviewed on 08-01-2020
Danny W(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-01-2021 Wedding Planning is hard. We went all over town looking for \"perfect,\" but every place we saw seemed a bit over done. Then, we found Paddlefish. Kate and her team were able to flawlessly provide an experience that was far greater than perfect. I can't recommend Paddlefish enough! Pros: Affordable, Intimate. a great view and pace to work with, A+ customer serviceCons: There were too many great options on the menu to choose from! Reviewed on 22-11-2019
Amanda Bianco(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-11-2019 Paddlefish was a wonderful, intimate wedding venue! The price was fair and the food was fantastic. Kate and her team did a great job at meeting all our needs. Reviewed on 22-11-2019
Taryn Curran(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-11-2018 I could not be more pleased with my experience at Paddlefish. My partner and I made a last minute decision to get married while on vacation in Orlando to ensure everyone we really cared about could make it. So in just 45 days, Paddlefish was able to keep up with our fast-paced planning and give us an experience that was beyond our expectations. The Event Managers, Kate and Cassie, were very responsive and the servers/bartenders the day of were fast and efficient. The venue was beautiful and comfortably fit our 60 guests, whom could not stop raving about the food. The two pieces of advice I would give if you decide to have your ceremony and reception there are consider a night time ceremony because our pictures at sunset over looking Disney Springs are gorgeous, and pay for the extra hour if you have a lot of guests. Reviewed on 03-12-2018
Ailenis San Martin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-09-2018 Amazing venue, the staff is amazing. It was a truly Magical Disney Wedding. We loved it and we would use the place for any other events. Our families were really happy and they really enjoyed it. Reviewed on 16-09-2018