Paddlefish, the redesigned former Fulton’s Crab House (nee Empress Lily) has opened at Disney Springs. I attended a preopening party on Friday ahead of the Saturday debut.

It’s a pretty cool space — big, too, with mulitple decks and options for dining or imbibing. I predict the top deck with its great view of the Springs will be a favorite gathering place. Don’t tell anybody about it.

The crew put out lots of food for the guests Friday, but this is not a review. I’ll visit later and give a proper accounting, but I thought you’d like to see some of what the place looks like.

 

The dining room on the first deck has waterfront views. You might see a car float by.

There’s a large crab boil station that fills the air with the smell of Old Bay seasonings.

Plenty of bars.

But the top deck is the best.

 

Click this link for a quick Facebook Live tour.