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Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive, Cicero, IN

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive

4.3 (217)
$30 and under
American
409 W Jackson St, Cicero, IN 46034-9663

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Sitting proudly on the northern Morse Lake shoreline between State road 31 and 37 is where you'll find downtown Cicero, a happy-go-lucky lake town. And where the Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive calls home.
Resting alongside the water’s edge, all you need to do to find us is look for the red, white and blue, listen for the sounds of neighbors and new friends as they gather, and let the scent of freshly prepared food draw you in.
We think this place is different and we hope you’ll think it’s different, too. The Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive values lake life, lake towns and lake food served with a humble heart. And we’re so grateful you found us.



#OneLakeOneLove

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    N/A
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cicero
  • Cross street
    Jackson Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 217 people are saying

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Hot spot

  • Indiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Hot spot

  • Indianapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive offers a "welcoming and relaxed" atmosphere with "great views" and live music, ideal for casual dining. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" food variety and "excellent" service. However, some experiences highlight inconsistent food quality and slow service. Still, the venue's ambiance and lakeside location are major draws.
217 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Indiana7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the waterfront view and had a very nice dinner.

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  2. eric

    Indiana2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve always been a cheerleader of Boathouse for years now but my past experience kind of takes the cake and disappoints on a whole new level. We ordered Nachos and the MKT priced crab seafood boil. The most expensive alternative boil was $80 so we were expecting a bit of a price hike. Long and short is…drinks took well over ten minutes to come to our table, appetizer and entree were brought at the same time, seafood boil was cold and overcooked, half of the crab legs didn’t even have crab meat in them, corn was so far gone it was shrinking in on itself, waitress said nothing about anything and didn’t even offer an excuse or smile. The only redeemable notion throughout the experience was the manager comping all of our food and drinks except half off the boil. Even with that comped and tipping the waitress our bill was still $340 for half price off of the seafood boil and the tip. It would have originally been well over $550 for that. The manager tried to blame it on their food vendor. We go to the boathouse for good vibes, good drinks, good food, and great views at reasonable prices. We have no problem dropping some cash on some good food but stay in your lane boathouse… you are not Anthony’s Chophouse, Ruth’s Chris or St. Elmo’s. Stick to what you know! Burgers and fish and chips and leave the price gauging to the professionals with a $500 cocktail on their menu called “FU Money”. Even Red Lobster has a family size seafood boil for 1/10th the price better than yours and I can tell that from reviews alone. I don’t even need to eat it!

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  3. Michelle

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner outside with great views. The live music was also great, it started a little loud to enjoy conversation but it was adjusted as our dinner went on. We enjoyed the pork tenderloin, fish tacos, and a Super Steampot.

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  4. Shelley VIP

    Indiana46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and wonderful seating after requesting outdoor railing seats. Thank you!!! Love the house chop salad. Little too thick breading on fish….and fish from sample didn’t taste like cod!?! Other than that, all was really good.

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  5. Sarah VIP

    Indiana42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely waitress but terrible dining experience. Do not get the lobster roll unless you want to flush money down the toliet it was overcooked lobster meat with hardly any meat. I usually never have to write a bad review but this was a disappointment.

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  6. krista

    Indiana2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were not checked on once we received our food. It took a long time to get our food and drinks. We sat needing refills. We wanted dessert but finally requested the check when we saw our waitress pass and asked for dessert to go because we could not stay any longer. The server was not friendly or knowledgeable about the menu.

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  7. Terri VIP

    Indiana64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a great Father’s Day lunch! We had trio dip & chips, fried pickles, tuna bowl, Cobb salad, breaded tenderloin & fried shrimp. Everything was delicious. Thank you.

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  8. Drew

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience at the Boathouse Kitchen and Swan Dive. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, perfect for a casual meal or a night out. The food was delicious, with a great variety of options that cater to all tastes, and everything was prepared fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure our visit was enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for quality food and a great ambiance in Cicero.

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  9. Holly

    Indiana4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and environment was great! Live music was a bonus! Inside of resturant had cool decor and was clean. I had the lobster roll and my husband got the Cicero platter. The food quality was fair.

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  10. Laura VIP

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fun! Sat next to live band do it was loud but we expected that and loved every minute!

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FAQs

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 376-1882.

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive is rated 4.3 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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409 W Jackson St, Cicero, IN 46034-9663

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cicero
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    N/A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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