Boardwalk area dining recommendations needed for group of 7 (work dinner)

[lucky978]

We will be attending a conference at the Swan/Dolphin and we are looking for a place to have a dinner together one night (walking/boat accessible). Not too expensive, but decent with a good variety. Any recommendations?

 

[Marrila]

Ale and Compass at the Yacht Club

 

[LoveDaisy]

Lots of options in the area. The easiest to get into will be at the swan and dolphin. In December I ate at both Il Mulino and Bluezoo. Both were great, bluezoo was outstanding.

In the area I also recommend flying fish, trattoria al forno, ale and compass and yachtsmen steakhouse. All are walking distance.

I do not recommend Big River Grill. That was awful in December.

 

[Marthasor]

IMHO, you have some of the best restaurants, on property, right at Swan/Dolphin. I would consider bluezoo, Il Mulino or walk over to Swan Reserve for Amare. If you would rather go for a walk around the Boardwalk, consider Ale & Compass or Trattoria al Forno. It will be easiest to get reservations at the Swan/Dolphin/Swan Reserve restaurants - call the hotel directly.

 

[meremac]

Since you're looking for not terribly inexpensive but decent with a good variety, I'd go with Ale & Compass. Checks all of those boxes!

 

[sipnride]

Lots of options in the area. The easiest to get into will be at the swan and dolphin. In December I ate at both Il Mulino and Bluezoo. Both were great, bluezoo was outstanding.

In the area I also recommend flying fish, trattoria al forno, ale and compass and yachtsmen steakhouse. All are walking distance.

I do not recommend Big River Grill. That was awful in December.

Yes to Bluezoo! They have a mushroom dish that I dream about, and the staff there is really cool. Don't expect Disney magic service, instead people being their authentic selves while operating at a high level to get you and your party what you need when you need it. Highly recommend!

 

[chris benton]

Ping the group to see if they like sushi, and go to Kimonos. If they don't, then find out who does, and go to Kimonos with them instead.

I'm about 27% kidding.

 

[meremac]

I didn't realize this was for a big group, sorry. Trattoria al Forno takes reservations for larger groups online, and the food is good. That would probably be my top recommendation.

 

[fly girl]

I am one of the rare ones that does not enjoy Il Mulino at all. I gave them multiple attempts to win me over to no avail.

If you need a varied menu at a decent price point, my vote is for Ale and Compass.

 

[john7994]

Very pleasantly surprised about Ale & Compass and they accommodated our group of 10 without a problem ...