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We ate at Le Cellier about seven years ago and weren't impressed. It was like eating in a dungeon--dark and tables way too crowded together. The food was good but not that good for a restaurant that is now a Sig.
The Boathouse has an airy, bright and open atmosphere, good service and better food overall, we thought. The prices seemed steep for the fact that DH ordered a filet which cost FORTY bucks for nothing but the steak and a cup of steak sauce which tasted like a mixture of A1 sauce and bbq sauce, the consistency of pudding. It was strange.
My lobster roll was astonishingly good! The lobster tasted very fresh and had only a bit of minced celery and just enough mayo to bind it. Excellent! My mixed greens salad, however, was soaking in a puddle of overly vinegary dressing.
Nevertheless, I'd try The Boathouse if I were you. Overall, a much more satisfactory experience, IMO.
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I haven't been to Le Cellier in a number of years. I think its a bit overpriced for what you get. And Dot is right, it's dark and the tables are very close together. I did eat at the Boathouse in November, though. I loved it. Neither DH or I ordered steak. I had the fried clam basket which was very reasonably priced and fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there. I can't remember what DH had but we both really enjoyed the restaurant. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the Boathouse, but that's just my opinion.
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I would choose the Boathouse as well. It's been years since we ate at Le Cellier, but though the food was good (not as great as everyone seems to think), I didn't care for the atmosphere. I wouldn't go back unless I was with someone else who was dying to go.
I'd also try Boathouse as well. The first time we went to Le Cellier we loved it. We had a great meal and enjoyed it. However we try it two time after that and were not as impressed. Maybe it was a bad day but...
I wasn't overly impressed with the boathouse. Plus would you be going out of your way to get to disney springs to dine there? Personally I'd stick with le Cellier.
I think I would do Boathouse. Le Cellier is good but not worth two credits and as someone else pointed out it is very dark...no windows...and very crowded as in the tables are very close together.
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I have a problem with paying over $40 for just a steak, nothing else. I can get great steak where I live for a much lower price, plus sides. So we would not even consider eating there because of the prices. It has been years since we ate at LeCellier so I can't say if the food has changed. But we did enjoy it when we went and have no problem the the "cellar" theme.
My family has ate a Le Cellier and we really liked it. I am also a kid and I still find they had tasty food even fit for us. So if you are going with teens or kids they will like it there. The Cheddar Cheese Soup was great.
I have never ate at the Boathouse, but back in 2014 I did have dinner at Le Cellier and the steak, poutine, and cheddar cheese soup are to die for. I do here it is very difficult to get a ressie though.
Have never had the opportunity to eat at the Boathouse but the posted menu and TR reviews definitely intrigue me. We have eaten numerous times at Le Cellier and honestly have enjoyed every meal we have had there. Is it dark - yes. It can be a little tight also. We have had to wait 2x past our ADR (one way past) but the food made up for all of these items. We have never been rushed. The food always tasty and I have found the staff/chef very accomodating regarding requests. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. I would probably base my decision on where I was spending my day/evening or strictly the menus if your schedule is flexible.
I really think both are really nice restaurants and it comes down to if you want some Seafood options for your meal. I also feel LC Steak Prices are high, but love the bread and Cheddar Cheese Soup. As for me I am a Seafood type of person so my choice would be for the Boathouse.
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