Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort has long been a comfortable spot for guests staying around Crescent Lake. Starting July 22, 2026, the table-service restaurant is rolling out a refreshed menu with new breakfast plates, seafood-focused lunch and dinner options, and a fresh set of desserts. Here is a look at what you can expect and why it might be worth a reservation on your next trip.
New Breakfast Plates
Breakfast gets three new options that cover both sweet and savory tastes.
Stuffed French Toast
The Stuffed French Toast comes filled with French vanilla stuffing and topped with a seasonal fruit compote, which keeps the flavors fresh depending on the time of year.
Dark Chocolate Waffles
The Dark Chocolate Waffles pair with dried cherry compote, espresso-mascarpone cream, and chocolate shavings. It is a plate that reads more like a dessert, so it may appeal to guests who like to start the day with something indulgent.
Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
The Crab Cake Eggs Benedict brings pan-seared crab cakes together with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. It is a nod to the restaurant’s coastal theme, and a solid pick if you want protein to carry you into a full park day.
Lunch and Dinner Options
Lunch and dinner add several seafood-forward dishes that suit the Yacht Club setting.
Blue Crab Bisque
The Blue Crab Bisque is topped with chili oil, a sherry reduction, and jumbo lump crab, and it stays available throughout the day.
Maryland-Style Crab Cake
The Maryland-style Crab Cake arrives with corn puree, tomato succotash, roasted baby red potatoes, and spicy aioli, giving it a mix of textures and a bit of heat.
12-Ounce Steak Frites
Guests who want something outside of seafood can order the 12-ounce Steak Frites, served with shoestring fries and au poivre sauce.
New England Seafood Pot Pie
The New England Seafood Pot Pie layers shrimp, scallops, jumbo lump crab, fish, and baby vegetables in a brandy cream sauce under a flaky pastry top. It fits the comfort-food angle that works well at a New England-inspired resort and is available at dinner.
New Desserts
The dessert menu sees just as much attention as the entrees.
Banana Creme Brulee
The Banana Creme Brulee reworks the classic with bruleed banana, banana cream, puff pastry, and raspberry sauce.
Boston Cream Pie
The Boston Cream Pie combines vanilla chiffon cake, vanilla bean mousse, chocolate glacage, and raspberry sauce, making it a strong choice for chocolate fans.
Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Cup
Disney is also adding a plant-based option with the Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Cup. It brings together peanut butter mousse, potato meringue, and a chocolate shell, giving guests with dietary preferences a dessert built specifically for them rather than an afterthought.
About Ale & Compass
Ale & Compass sits inside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, drawing on a New England coastal theme that fits its lakeside setting. Over the years, it has built a steady following, particularly among guests staying at the Yacht Club and neighboring Beach Club Resorts. The relaxed atmosphere and reliable menu have made it a go-to for both breakfast and dinner. The new additions build on that reputation, leaning into seafood and comfort-style cooking.
Final Thoughts
The refreshed menu at Ale & Compass leans into seafood, coastal flavors, and a few comforting plates that match the resort’s theme. With new choices across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, there is enough variety to suit a range of tastes. If you have a Walt Disney World trip coming up on or after July 22, it may be worth setting aside time and a reservation for a visit.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
