Boathouse at Breach Inlet

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Address:
101 Palm Boulevard
Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

Neighborhood:
Isle of Palms

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $30 and under

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Boathouse at Breach Inlet Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.boathouserestaurants.com
Phone: (843) 886-8000
Hours of Operation: Winter hours: Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Summer hours: Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Crow bar opened daily at 3:00pm

Lunch served seasonally May - September 11:00am - 2:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, American
Executive Chef: Charles Arena
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (bar only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Catering menus available online at www.boathouserestaurants.com
Private Party Facilities: Our deck overlooking the waterway accommodates 80 people. Availability is limited to certain seasons.
Private Party Contact: Shawn Stullenbarger or Colleen OConnor (843) 886-8000
Special Events & Promotions: Charleston Restaurant Week 3 for $30 Menu January 10 - 20th, 2013

Getting there

Cross Street: Breach Inlet
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Self service parking also available beside the restaurant.

A word from Boathouse at Breach Inlet

This waterfront locale is historically known as the launching site of our country's first submarine, the H.L. Hunley. Poised at the breach between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic, you can enjoy a meal amongst the spectacular sunset views and balmy ocean breezes of the Isle of Palms. Come… early and have a cocktail at the Rooftop Bar while enjoying amazing views before dining.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood
Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

Diner Reviews

"Superior service from Michael. Both girls loved the salmon and I really liked the tuna. House wine went down smoothly. Overall dinner enjoyed by us all. Thank you."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"We were 1 of 3 tables in the restaurant and the service took forever. The craft of mimosas was filled half with ice which watered down any mimosas after the 1st. I ordered the salmon omelet special. When i asked for egg whites only, the waitress said they couldnt do that. When I asked why she said they just dont. When i got my omelet there was only one bite that actually had salmon in it. The whole thing was spinach and tomatoes. Literally one bite of a tiny piece of salmon. My mom got the lobster salad. The portion was 1/4th a cup. Two bites for $11. we went out to eat elsewhere as soon as we left. Would never recommend."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Went to Boathouse on Saturday. We had an early reservation and got a great table with a view of the water on the back porch. The service was fantastic and our meals were excellent. I had a perfectly done (medium rare) steak with lobster tails and everything was delicious. We also had some littleneck clams which were phenomenal. We will definitely be coming back and will be interested to see how they are when the season is in full swing. Boathouse has a great view and excellent food and service. What is not to like?"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"If you eat at the Boathouse...be sure to try the blue cheese cole slaw and fried flounder, both are very good. We ate on the downstairs patio, it is time for an upgrade to the area. Can't beat the view but can beat the food at other restaurants. The food overall is not bad but not the best."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Slow service but the portions are just rediculous. I spent 98 bucks for two of us. Had to stop by Acme to eat again.3 bucks for Broiled Seafood platter. Platter? It was a small plate with a paper thin piece of fish, sure wasn't flounder but you couldn't tell because it was 3 inches long and paper thin 3 shrimp and 3 tiny scallops, salad was OK. What happened to the Boathouse we loved? Last trip..sad"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Was very pleased. The food was great! Swordfish wonderfully cookedf. The fried shrimp was breaded perfectly. The service was on spot and the server stayed on top of everything. Even recomnened a great appetizer, liwcountry egg rolls. My family was in from out if town and their first trip to Boathouse. One of my favorite places."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"This was the third trip to the Boathouse and was our favorite! We both had the special of crab-stuffed flounder and it was delicious. I had the collards as a side and they were seasoned "just right" with a little hint of spice. Both my husband and I shared the key-lime pie and we both believe it was best we've tasted. We will surely return to this restaurant."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"My friends and I visited The Boathouse at Breach Inlet in February. Décor inside was warm and inviting. Fresh seafood was our reason for choosing The Boathouse and we were not disappointed. I chose the soup du jour, potato leek with bacon, and the Pan Roasted Sea Scallops. The soup was creamy, flavorful and served at the proper temperature. The scallops were outstanding - fresh, sweet and perfectly cooked. Served over parmesan risotto with prosciutto, asparagus and lemon rosemary vinaigrette, every bite was delightful. There was a gluten free option to this dish which my friends appreciated. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and checked on us frequently. Choose the deck for the view in warmer months. Highly recommended."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Everyone was extremely happy with their meals and service. Entree's were cooked to perfection and were enjoyed by all."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"The Boathouse is right on the water at Breech Inlet on the Isle of Palms, which is a fantastic location. It wasn't particularly crowded on a week night, but the good was excellent as well as the Service. There are several dining area, an outside porch, an upstairs and the inside dinning area, which is where we ate. I would definitely recommend it!"
Dined on 2/18/2014
"It was Valentine’s Day and we were seated by a group of 3 couples. One of the gentlemen at the table was really loud and annoying. I should have asked to be moved to another table, but it didn’t seem to be any available at the time. Another couple came in and sat on the other side of the table and after about 3 minutes moved."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Casual seafood restaurant with wonderful selections of locally caught fish. Would highly recommend"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This place is amazing. From the appetizers to the main course. Some of these seafood was so fresh that I may never eat it anywhere else. Best seafood in Charleston."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We brought out of town guests to The Boathouse this past Sunday. The food was below par. 1. Had to get permission from kitchen to order a crab cake. Isn't that one of their specialties? 2. Blue cheese cole slaw was runny and loaded with mayonnaise. 2. Tenderloin sandwich did not come as ordered. 3. Service was slow. 4. Requested a table with a view when I made the reservation thru Open Table and we got seated by a wait station. There were other tables overlooking the water open. We were embarrassed that we brought first time Charleston visitors here. We will never come back."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"My wife and I have been coming here for a while. The food is always good. It seems that we've had the same seat every time we go here. We love the location of the restaurant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"A friend had recommended the Boat House for good food and great view of the sunset. On our last evening in Charleston, we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! We were seated immediately and service was wonderful! I had the crab cakes and lobster and they were excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant to others."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Meal was amazing. Server was great considering the Valentines Day rush. This will continue to be my favorite restaurant in the entire Charleston area. Steak was cooked to perfection. Crab cake was on point, and the sides were perfect!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Pricey but expected due to location, menu and quality; went early on Valentine's Day...enjoyed the time in our own little corner table. Don't know about playing frogger to get across the street otherwise valet? Probably hit Long Point Grill instead due to value and no reservations."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Where do I start? We were seated as soon as we got there, got drinks in our hand really quick and the server was so attentive. We ordered the special which was a 5oz Serloin and 3 small lobster tails, that steak was so tender it was unreal. I have never had a steak melt in my mouth like that and I didn't even need a knife! The lobster was delicious and the veggies were awesome!. What a great evening! From start to finish we were there an hour, that is right...an hour!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We tried the Boathouse at Breach Inlet recently and were less than impressed. The outdoor porch dining had some cheap dirty plastic windows obstructing the water view...what a waste of time! If you're going to seat guests on a screened in porch in February, buy some windows you can actually see thru or clean them occasionally. The food was good but over priced. If you're offered a special off the menu be sure to ask the price. We were charged $45 for essentially a Filet Mignon with a tiny lobster tail and a crab cake that was $30 on the menu without the crab cake. The blue cheese cole slaw was awful, tasted like cheap salad dressing. Parking was almost non-existent so we had to use the Valet parking. Overall we spent $120 for dinner for 2."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Fried Green Tomatoes were ordered but not delivered prior to the meal arriving. Tomatoes were not charged on the bill but even so they where just ok, almost like they came out of a box. Server was attentive and the area where we sat was a little cool for my liking. The meal was fine but I was not sure if they microwaved it since it was delivered the second time after the tomatoes. Overall not the best experience we have had, considering we drove from Summerville and we considered this as our favorite resturant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This restaurant is wonderful. We were delayed for over 2 hours due to a closing of one bridge in Charleston. The whole trip took 2 and a half hours. We called Boathouse 3 or 4 times, each time telling them where we were.They were so very nice and continued to tell us we were OK. We had such a great meal. Our waitress, Margarite was so much fun and everything and everyone made this strenuous trip into a night of such great enjoyment, food, hostess/manager who went beyond the call to even check on the bridge and what might be an easy way to get back to the hotel. We enjoyed many fine restaurants in the week in Charleston and loved them all, but this was the best. Great food, excellent service and charming decor made it a night to remember."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"This restaurant was recommended by a co-worker of mine. They recommended the gouda mac and cheese which was great! We went when it was cold so I suggest to go here during the summer/spring time. It would make for a more comfortable outdoor experience. Overall great food and good great customer service. I would go again!"
Dined on 3/15/2013
"We have been to the Boathouse many times over the years, but this time was the best. This time my wife and I were celebrating our retirement. When we asked for our check after another wonderful dinner, we were told it was already taken care of. The couple sitting next to us had overheard us telling our waiter about our retirement and wanted to give us a special present. They had already left before we knew about it so we couldn't even thank them. They did, however, leave us a note congratulating us on our retirement and asked us to "pay it forward when our heart feels it. Life is good". Thank you anonymous angels, from the bottom of our hearts."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"THE FOOD AND SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. OVERALL WE ENJOYED THE EVENING"
Dined on 1/8/2014
"I know that the Boathouse serves better meals than what me and 5 other guest experienced. I've giving the very good star rating based on past experience...my food was good. I think the others at my table didn't want to say anything real negative because I picked the resturant...but the non-verbal was telling. I thought the prices were right - others did not for the quality. I enjoyed my seafood platter - the beef dish was not good. Don't remember what meals were. I do want to say the valet service was very good too - it was raining hard when we arrive and he was "johnny on the spot". Hope I was just there on a "fair" night - because the Boathouse is in a great location and I want it to continue with a very good reputation."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We ordered from the regular menu, not the restaurant week menu. The atmosphere and view is fantastic however the food was average at best. We will give it more more shot for a late lunch/early dinner where we can have some drinks and enjoy the view."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese is outstanding! The fish selection and perpetration is always top notch!"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Have been to the Boathouse several times before. Never dissappoints. Service is always excellent as well as the food. Even with a large New Years crowd, service was excellent. Views are great out off of the back porch."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Went their with wife and Bro/Sis in law. Ordered Scallops and they came on very under-done, dead cold in the middle. Sent back and they cooked them some more. Manager never came by, Waiter was mediocre, stated he would go back "and work the cook over" for sending them out wrong. We all agreed that Hanks downtown (ate there the night before) was better. All agreed that it was OK, but comparison to the night prior made it tough to rate it higher. Overall it was good, not great."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"As usual the boathouse is a very good dining experience. Our server was attentive , plesant and efficent. Food arrived at the table in a timely fashion and had eye appeal and was at a good temperature. 3 out of the 4 of us had the crab cakes with the lobster tails. All agree we could have given up the crab cakes and had only the lobster tails. The crab cakes only had crab in the name. They were full of fillers and did not even have the taste of crab. That was our only complaint. We had a lovely evening and all else was very good. "Chef work on those crab cakes." I know cost control is an issue, but customer satisfaction is a bigger issue."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"This was our first time eating at the Boathouse, and we thoroughly enjoyed it."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We have dinned at the Boathouse many times and always find the food and service excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
"It's been a while since my husband and I have dined at The Boathouse. We used to go there a lot many years ago and it seemed special. Also, the prices were much more reasonable then. It could be that over years though that we have become more discriminating. It just seemed this time and the last time we dined there that everything was just average for the fairly high prices they charge. Ambiance, seating, food, and service were all just average. I don't think I will go back again since you can get the same food elsewhere for half the price. One plus to the restaurant is that on a warm day when it gets dark late, that it is one of the few restaurants in the area with a great view of the waterways."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"We decided to try the Boathouse this year for XMAS EVE dinner. Had heard a lot about it but had never tried it in the decade we have lived here, mostly because it is always packed during the nicer weather months. Very lively and busy when we arrived. Staff friendly and welcoming. Very casual decor,table sticky ( no tablecloth) okay, it's a fish house. With most entrees priced $25and up, I expected more than a mediocre meal. Was disappointed in everything on my plate except the collards. Seems like a great place to have cocktails and view the sunset, but for the money I will go elsewhere for a nice meal"
Dined on 12/24/2013
"A neighborhood constant, it has seen better times. Service is consistent and, for the most part, well done. The greeting staff needs a charisma transplant; the wait staff quite excellent, but presentation was very lacking. Appetizers were appealing, but, for this town, the entrees are all but mediocre. I have had better here in the past. Admittedly a Monday, but a bit disappointing."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"The food was good. I ordered the Crabcake Stuffed Flounder. I'm from Maryland and the Crabcake was not even close to a real crab cake although the taste was pretty good. I asked if they used lump crab meat for the crab cake and the waiter said that they used a mixture of lump and claw meat but i didn't see any lump in the crab cake that I got... Love the food there but will not order crab cakes any more...really...I should have known better.."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"Food was good, oysters were briny and the wine was wonderful! Needed a place to bring the future in-laws and everyone loved it. The crab cake stuffed flounder was the bomb. Shrimp n grits were just alright. I've been here before and this last visit was better than the last one."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"We have been to this restaurant many times for the past three years. It was recommended to us and so we recommend it now to others. It is a place for private special occasions as well as a place for a beautiful dinning experience. We find they have great service, even better food, and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend for out-of-towners and locals alike. We especially recommend if you go try to go early in the evening, depending on the time of year so you can catch the sunset while you eat."
Dined on 11/27/2013
"Great food and great atmosphere. Fresh seafood. Local produce."
Dined on 11/23/2013

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