Fulton’s Crab House - Disney Springs / Downtown Disney

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

From the Disney Food Blog. We had lunch here 2 years ago because we thought it would be a less expensive way to try Fulton's as we really love seafood. We ate in the bar (which is very cool), it was a lot cheaper than dinner, and the food was terrific, but it was still a $90 lunch.

Anyone else have any first hand experiences here to share?
 

Guest Review: Fulton’s Crab House

Jun 8th, 2012 by AJ.

Today, we’re welcoming Orlando native Matt Shealy with a guest review of Fulton’s Crab House in Downtown Disney. Matt shares a rave review of the seafood as well as the memorable ambiance of dining at Fulton’s at sunset.

My childhood memories of Disney include images of loveable characters like Mickey, Minnie and Pluto as well as care free roaming of the park’s lush grounds. Those memories were still vivid after an over ten year hiatus. Now that I am a proud father of a two year old girl, I made the 30 minute trek south of Orlando to that magical place called Disney. Other memories of Disney include long lines and Florida’s summer heat, so we headed to the park bright and early.

After a long day of rides and good times, it was time to grab some good food and relax. My wife and I are huge fans of seafood. After asking some of the cast members we settled on Fulton’s Crab House.


On our walk to Fulton's Crab House
Atmosphere

We arrived at Downtown Disney at dusk on a warm breezy Central Florida evening. As we strolled towards the larger than life riverboat style restaurant, the air was rich with the smell of restaurants getting ready for a dinner rush.


Atmosphere and Bar


Fultons Crab House Bar area and Dining Room

We were greeted at the door by a lovely young lady and were seated on an outdoor deck upon request, which we felt lucky to get as the restaurant seemed very busy.

As the sun set and Fulton’s lights came on we saw the restaurant in all of its glory. The large light bulbs lighting the restaurant created a feel that you were really floating down a river in a time when riverboats ruled. My daughter was enthralled with the experience even before we started eating.


A view of Fulton’s at dusk
Eats

The service up to this point in our experience had been fantastic. We were quickly escorted to our requested table and seated.

Our waiter was not far behind to welcome us and take our drink orders. My daughter ordered soy milk (which they had!), my wife had a glass of Argentinian Cabernet and I ordered an ice cold Miller Lite. Our night was off to a great start and would only get better from here.

Our drinks were served and our appetizer order taken. Our server suggested I try the clam chowder and I was not disappointed! Next was the difficult task of choosing from Fulton’s amazing menu.


My much anticipated bowl of clam chowder

After my consideration, I ordered a snow crab plate, which was amazing! My wife was in the mood for some fried seafood, so she ordered the Seafood Combination. This assortment of seafood includes beer battered cod, fried shrimp, and scallops. She was impressed with the taste of the batter they used.



My amazing snow crab plate. The work is well worth the prize!

My two year old daughter ordered (on her own) the snow crab legs off of the kids menu! She has quite the pallet at a young age. We were all impressed and happy with our selections. Everything tasted fresh which is the key to good seafood.

Our dessert topped off a magical night of food and family. We were all so stuffed that we shared a sundae off of the kids menu. It tasted great and my daughter found it very amusing.
Overall

As a parent of a young child, you have to pick and choose where and when you include your little one in night time activities. This includes dinner after a long day. If my daughter’s attention/imagination is not stimulated, dinner can be a long event of whining and crying.
Fulton’s Crab House was a perfect place to take her, have a fantastic meal, and spend time as a family. I would highly recommend Fulton’s for a family dinner or a date night (great wine selection). From start to finish we felt welcomed and taken care of. The price tag was well worth it. Disney is as magical today as when I was a kid.

Have you dined at Fulton’s recently? Let us know your experience!

Matt is a husband and father who was born and raised in Orlando. Fatherhood brought him back to Disney after ten years away. He enjoys traveling, great food, and being part of a local wine company.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/06/08/guest-review-fultons-crab-house/

 

[alexwyattmommy 181]

We went here while visiting my parents this past Thanksgiving. We went for dinner. It was very expensive. Eye popping expensive.

We had the crab cakes, Dungeness Crab and the Snow Crab with Lobster plate.

The food was really good. The service was okay, if a little rushed. Turn over during the holiday was probably a factor. We were in the middle of the room, but I think one of the tables by the windows would be nicer. The tables are close together, be careful when trying to stand up. Not sure if it always feels stuffy in there or if it was just the weather that day, but we went from from very cold to very warm inside during the dinner.

But to be honest, the crab pots from the Joe's Crab Shack chain are just as good and a little less expensive and more relaxing atmosphere.

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

I love seafood and I've always wanted to try Fultons, but if its not any better than Joes I'll probably skip it and try something else new. Thanks Mo and Annie.

[alexwyattmommy 181]

Go to a Chart House if you can. Not cheap, but that was some of the best seafood I've had.

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Agree about Joe's. And there's one less than a mile away from DTD. Follow Hotel Plaza Blvd to Apopka-Vineland and bang a left. It's just up the road on the left - can't miss it. :)

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

We've had a few nice meals there! Yes it's expensive, but ooooooh so good!!!! I LOVE their lobster bisque. This is REAL lobster bisque. They put a huge pile of steamed lobster in your bowl, then pour the bisque over it right at the table! Yummmmm. I've had the stuffed lobster there. Yummy, but didn't like the lobster staring at me

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

I'm not normally a fan of my food staring at me.

Unless it's the whole fried snapper from Narcoosees!

That thing can stare at me any day of the week!!

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

A new review has been posted by Orlando Fun and Food (thanks Beckers!)
 
http://www.orlandofunandfood.com/fultons-crab-house-at-disney-springs-review/
 
 
Some excerpts...

I started out my evening with a sampling of the appetizers. The appetizers I had were:

• Crab Cake made with blue Crab and maque choux served on a fried green tomato with a house made remoulade sauce
• Beef Tenderloin Skewers which come with garlic mojo, toasted hazelnut romesco and pickled red onions
• Lobster Corn Dogs which are served with a salsa verde and a sweet chili aioli
• Ahi Tuna Lettuce Cups which are prepared with a sesame and soy marinade and served with cucumber slaw and a sweet chili aioli in baby iceberg lettuce.
• Crab Ceviche prepared with blue crab, avocado, peppers, sweet onions, lime, and a tomatilo salsa

 
For an entree I decided on the bone in NY Strip and crab claws for dinner.



My wife had the filet Mignon and garlic mashed potatoes.












For dessert we had the cheesecake as well as the Key Lime Pie!