Todd English's bluezoo

Menu Highlights

Todd English’s bluezoo specializes in coastal cuisine with a creative, globally influenced approach. The menu changes seasonally and showcases peak seafood preparations alongside a selection of prime meats for those who prefer land-based options.

Raw Bar & Starters

• Oysters on the Half Shell — A rotating selection of East and West Coast oysters served with mignonette and cocktail sauce
• Tuna Tartare — Yellowfin tuna with avocado, citrus, and crispy wontons
• Crab Salad — Lump crab with citrus vinaigrette, cucumber, and fennel
• Chilled Seafood Tower — A grand plateau of shrimp, crab claws, oysters, and lobster, ideal for two or more
• Seared Scallop — Dry-packed diver scallop with cauliflower purée and crispy capers

Signature Seafood

• Whole Fish — Market-selection whole fish cooked in the wood-burning oven, a Todd English signature presentation
• Lobster — Maine lobster preparations varying by season; preparations include butter-poached and thermidor-style treatments
• Chilean Sea Bass — Pan-roasted with a miso glaze, bok choy, and jasmine rice
• Crispy Skin Salmon — Wild salmon with vegetable ragout and herb oil
• Jumbo Shrimp — Wood-grilled with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs

Prime Cuts & Other Entrées

• Filet Mignon — USDA Prime center-cut with truffle butter and potato gratin
• Lamb Chops — Herb-crusted with roasted garlic jus and seasonal vegetables
• Wagyu Beef — Available as a market-priced preparation on select evenings

Desserts

• Warm Chocolate Cake — A molten-centered chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream
• Key Lime Tart — Florida-style tart with fresh citrus and graham cracker crust
• Seasonal Sorbets — Chef-selected rotating flavors

Beverages

The bar program at bluezoo is notable for its coastal-inspired cocktail list, extensive wine cellar with a particular emphasis on whites and sparkling suited to seafood, and a curated selection of premium spirits. The sommelier team can guide wine pairings for any course.

Dining Plan Information

Todd English’s bluezoo participates in the Walt Disney World Dining Plan. 1 Table-Service meal is redeemed per person, and given the $$$ price range, bluezoo represents good dining plan value — particularly for guests who would otherwise be ordering from the raw bar or the seafood entrée section where per-item prices climb quickly.

Reservations are available through the My Disney Experience app or website and are strongly recommended, especially for weekend evenings and holidays. Walk-up availability at the bar is occasionally possible on slower weeknights.

About Todd English’s bluezoo

Todd English’s bluezoo opened at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in 2003, establishing itself as one of the most sophisticated dining options in the Disney Springs resort area corridor. Celebrity chef Todd English — known for his Mediterranean-influenced approach and his groundbreaking Boston restaurant Olives — designed bluezoo as an exploration of global coastal cuisine, rooted in the idea that seafood can be as bold and complex as any land-based fine dining.

The Setting

The dining room leans into its aquatic theme without veering into kitsch. The space features blue-toned ambient lighting, undulating ceiling structures that suggest waves or the surface of water seen from below, and an open kitchen anchored by a prominent wood-burning oven. The overall effect is elegant and contemporary — a place that feels genuinely grown-up while still carrying the design ambition Disney properties are known for.

The Dolphin Hotel Context

The Dolphin Hotel, designed by architect Michael Graves, is part of the same convention-oriented resort complex as the Swan, sitting on Crescent Lake adjacent to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Staying at either resort provides the benefit of early booking windows for Disney dining reservations and easy boat or walking access to both parks. bluezoo’s location within the Dolphin makes it a natural choice for resort guests seeking a special-occasion dinner without the need for a car or rideshare.

Recognition

bluezoo has consistently maintained a reputation as one of the better fine-dining destinations at Walt Disney World, distinguished from Disney-operated fine-dining venues by its chef-driven concept and the Dolphin Hotel’s independent culinary management. For seafood-focused diners, it represents a legitimate alternative to The BOATHOUSE or Flying Fish, with a somewhat more formal atmosphere and a stronger emphasis on raw bar and whole-fish preparations.