The Best Tuna Dishes in Walt Disney World
Seafood lovers have plenty of amazing options to choose from at the Walt Disney World Resort including some incredibly flavorful tuna dishes at Disney dining locations. With options like fresh tuna poke, over-the-top nachos, indulgent sandwiches, tacos, and more, here are some of the best tuna dishes for foodies to enjoy while at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Tuna Carpaccio Nicoise – The Hollywood Brown Derby
The Hollywood Brown Derby is a table service restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that invites Guests to dine on contemporary American cuisine in an art deco-inspired interior with tributes to the golden age of Hollywood. A delicious appetizer that Guests can enjoy is the Tuna Carpaccio Nicoise, which pairs Kalamata olive toast with tuna, a quail egg, and green peppercorn aioli.
Ahi Poke – Paddlefish
Paddlefish in The Landing area of Disney Springs is one of the best table service restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort for seafood lovers and serves up a menu of fresh favorites aboard a beautiful steamboat docked on Lake Buena Vista. Featuring an extensive menu of seafood, a great refreshing option to enjoy at Paddlefish is the Ahi Poke which is accompanied by sweet black soy, avocado, cucumber pickle, and tortilla chips.
Yellowfin Tuna Poke – The Boathouse
Also found in The Landing in Disney Springs is The Boathouse, a very popular table service restaurant that perfectly pairs an extensive menu of sea and land favorites with sweeping views of Lake Buena Vista from multiple outdoor decks. The Raw Bar at The Boathouse serves up several options, including the Yellowfin Tuna Poke, which is served with avocado, mango, and soy-lime vinaigrette.
Coriander-seared Ahi Tuna – The Boathouse
Guests who are looking for a heartier tuna option while dining at The Boathouse for lunch or dinner can order the Coriander-seared Ahi Tuna, which serves up large pieces of fish generously coated in the spice and paired with blistered shishito pepper, soy lime vinaigrette, wasabi mayo, and sriracha for some serious heat.
Ahi Tuna Nachos – Yak & Yeti Restaurant
The ultimate nacho dish in Walt Disney World can be found at Yak & Yeti Restaurant, a charming two-story table service location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom that features a menu of pan-Asian favorites. The Ahi Tuna Nachos are the stuff that dreams are made of and pile sushi-grade Ahi tuna, Asian slaw, crispy fried wontons, wasabi oil, and a sweet soy glaze in a portion that is meant to be shared, though no one will want to!
Seared Tuna Salad – Yak & Yeti Restaurant
Also available at Yak & Yeti Restaurant is the Seared Tuna Salad which is a light, yet filling option, that tops mixed greens with chilled, seared blackened Ahi tuna, grape tomatoes, wonton crisps, and ginger dressing.
Tuna Poke Bowl – Nomad Lounge
Over on Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Nomad Lounge, a relaxing lounge location that serves up a menu of international flavors that Guests can enjoy in a small indoor area or on a wraparound porch with water views. The Tuna Poke Bowl is a small plate at Nomad Lounge that pairs steamed rice, red cabbage kimchi, edamame, and a sesame-chili glaze with fresh tuna.
Bigeye Tuna Tartare – STK Orlando
Some of the best steaks at the Walt Disney World Resort can be found at STK Orlando in The Landing in Disney Springs, which features two floors of modern décor and ambiance where Guests can kick back and relax for lunch or dinner. A great way to kick off any meal at STK Orlando is with the Bigeye Tuna Tartare which is expertly paired with Hass avocado, taro chips, and a sweet coy-honey emulsion.
Neptune Tartare – Space 220 Restaurant
One of the most immersive restaurants in all of the Walt Disney World Resort is Space 220 Restaurant in EPCOT, which rockets Guests hundreds of miles over the Earth to enjoy a futuristic meal of American cuisine while looking out at stunning views of space. To kick off any meal at the restaurant, Guests can enjoy the Neptune Tartare appetizer, which plates Yellowfin tuna, yuzu ginger miso, soy, avocado, radish, mango coulis, micro greens, and sesame crackers for a flavorful option.
Tuna Tataki – Space 220 Restaurant
Space 220 Restaurant also features the Tuna Tataki, an entrée that also features Yellowfin tuna that has been spiced and paired with avocado, brown rice, edamame, pineapple, and radishes for a wonderful main course meal to enjoy in EPCOT.
Spicy Tuna – Morimoto Asia
Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs is a beautiful restaurant that features a masterfully crafted menu by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto that showcases an array of regional Asian cuisines. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Guests who dine at Morimoto Asia should be sure to try the Spicy Tuna sushi roll which combines tuna, spicy mayo, and scallions for the perfect bite.
Ahi Tuna Chopped Salad – City Works Eatery & Pour House
Over on the West Side of Disney Springs is City Works Eatery & Pour House, a table service restaurant that puts an elevated spin on a classic sports bar with an extensive menu of American favorites and dozens of draft beers. Those looking for a flavorful, but lighter, option at City Works Eatery & Pour House can enjoy the Ahi Tuna Chopped Salad, which tops Napa cabbage and romaine with rare togarashi-spiced seared tuna, bok choy, bell peppers, black sesame seeds, radish, green onion, mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy wonton strips, and sesame soy vinaigrette.
Ahi Tuna Tacos – City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House also features some wonderful taco options including the Ahi Tuna Tacos which fill flour tortillas with poke-style tuna, Asian slaw, avocado, and pickled Fresno chiles, sesame ginger vinaigrette, and black sesame seeds.
Kahuna Tuna Sushi Roll – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to the wonderful Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, a lounge location that immerses Guests in a tropical environment where special effects are triggered with every drink order and Cast Members get in on the interactive fun. While sipping on unique specialty cocktails, Guests can also enjoy the Kahuna Tuna Sushi Roll which is a whopping serving of delicious fish that is definitely large enough to share.
Ahi Tuna Salad – Splitsiville Dining Room
Guests who are looking to enjoy a delicious meal with some fun entertainment should head to Splitsville Dining Room in Disney Springs where they can enjoy a very lengthy menu of international and American flavors after competing in a round of ten-pin bowling. The Ahi Tuna Salad at Splitsville Dining Room is an amazing option to try with a bed of mixed greens topped with sushi-grade Ahi tuna, avocado, Asian pear dressing, yellow peppers, heirloom grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and tataki sauce.
Super Tuna Roll – Splitsville Dining Room
Splitsville Dining Room is also very popular with Guests thanks to its fresh and inventive sushi menu with delicious options including the Super Tuna Roll, which combines Ahi tuna, tempura shrimp, and cream cheese topped with seared Ahi, avocado, eel sauce, tempura flakes, spicy mayo, and sriracha.
Grilled Avocado & Ah Tuna – Splitsville Dining Room
Guests who are looking for a small taste of tuna at Splitsville Dining Room can begin their meals with the Grilled Avocado & Ahi Tuna appetizer which halves avocados, grills them, and then serves them filled with seared Ahi tuna, spicy kimchee ponzu sauce, scallions, and spicy mayo with sushi rice and crispy wontons chips on the side.
Tuna Melt – Earl of Sandwich
Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs is a quick-service restaurant open daily that has mastered the art of the sandwich, wrap, and salad and serves up fresh and flavorful options that Guests absolutely love. A classic comfort sandwich available for lunch and dinner each day is the Tuna Melt, which features a massive portion of albacore tuna salad, Swiss cheese, and mayonnaise on toasted bread.
Peka Tuna Poke – Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to several quick-service locations for Guests to enjoy, including Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, which serves up a unique menu of galactic bites crafted by Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs. A flavorful option that Guests can enjoy for lunch and dinner each day is the Peka Tuna Poke which tosses raw tuna in a spicy sriracha dressing and serves it with green papaya salad, pickled mushrooms, fresh herbs, and crispy garlic.
Spicy Roll – Teppan Edo
Teppan Edo in the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase is a unique Japanese table service restaurant that features a teppan-yaki-style of cooking where the food is expertly prepared on tabletop grills right at Guests’ tables. In addition to the cooking show, Guests can also enjoy fresh sushi options at Teppan Edo including the Spicy Roll which features eight pieces of a tuna-salmon mix with cucumber, seaweed wrap, and spicy volcano sauce.
Ahi Tuna Poke – Yesake
Yesake in Disney Springs is a quick-service location on the West Side that serves up a menu of bowls and wraps with a variety of international flavors. The Ahi Tuna Poke is a popular bowl choice that features a generous portion of fresh tuna with spinach, carrots, avocado, cucumber, seaweed salad, tempura crunch, and spicy poke sauce.
Tuna Tartare – Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
An underrated table service restaurant in the Town Center area of Disney Springs is Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill which features a menu crafted by the famous chef who is world-renowned for his California cuisine. A flavorful appetizer choice to begin lunch or dinner at the restaurant is the Tuna Tartare which is paired with avocado, radish, sesame soy vinaigrette, and spicy aioli.
Tuna Tartare – Shula’s Steak House
Tuna Tartare can also be found on the menu at Shula’s Steak House, a table service restaurant at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel that celebrates the 1972 Miami Dolphin’s undefeated season under head coach Don Shula with a menu of steakhouse classics. The Tuna Tartare at Shula’s Steak House combines diced Ahi tuna, red chili, sesame vinaigrette, avocado cream, and crispy wontons for a great start to any dinner.
