Paddlefish

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Paddlefish serves seafood aboard a steamboat setting at Disney Springs, with waterfront views and a rooftop deck that keep the mood picturesque and relaxed. Regulars return for shrimp pasta, clam chowder, lobster corn dogs, and whole Maine lobster, plus focaccia that guests praise at the table. It gets loud when the boat is busy, and loyal guests still say it hits the spot on repeat visits.

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