At Port Orleans/Riverside, the main counter service dining location is aptly named The Riverside Mill Food Court. In the center of the large and open main dining area, you will find a working cotton mill wheel, that’s powered by flowing water outside the restaurant. Even though the space is very large, it can get crowed at peak times. There are usually seats available though. The large beam woodworking that adorns the area can sometimes make it difficult to see all of the seating without walking around a bit.

Food-wise, like all food courts on property, selections are plentiful, and include made to order pasta, flatbreads, salads, and the standard chicken and burger type sandwiches. Thankfully, there are a few entrees that are inspired by the New Orleans theming as well, like the Shrimp Salad Po’ Boy and Muffaletta.

The lunch and dinner menus are largely the same. However the dinner menu adds three fresh carved plates. Sliced beef, turkey or ham is usually accompanied by two additional sides (that change from day to day) and cornbread.