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Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive, Cicero, IN

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive

4.1
4.1
63 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 8 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 376-1882
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    N/A
  • 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

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Indiana

    Hot spot

  • Indiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Indianapolis

    Hot spot

  • Indianapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

63 Reviews
  1. AliM

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing water view, live music. Not many options for a vegetarian though. If order the brussel sprouts make sure note no bacon! Not listed on menu.

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  2. Chris

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Have been going to the Boathouse for years and it’s been one of our favorites but not this time. We were part of a group of nine other retirees every one of which had a problem of some kind with the taste and / or temperature of their food and perhaps more disappointing, with the service, specifically the way it was delivered to the table. We’d want to give it another try before recommending to anyone else.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience3
    This restaurant doesn’t actually use OpenTable for reservations or take reservations at all. That would have been nice to know before waiting 45 minutes with a party of 8, including a 6 year old and a 6 month old.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time to the Boathouse. Abby was our server and did an excellent job. Friendly, suggested various menu items as it was our first time dining. Can’t wait to enjoy the atmosphere before it gets too cold to outdoor dining.

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  5. Susan

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband had the breaded shrimp & fries. I had the fish tacos, made with a delicious & generous piece of grouper. A small, but adequate side of Cole slaw was also served. I had the Star Spangled Sangria…….. oh my goodness!!!! Hubby had a beer. The drinks were a bit on the pricey side. Although the desserts looked very tempting, we opted to go  to the ice cream shop for ice cream.

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  6. Mark

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and service...nice location and atmosphere....

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  7. Swanney

    Indiana

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Didn't realize we were going to be seated outside. When we went back and looked at our reservation acknowledgement, it DID say "lower deck". Only one party had been seated inside. Guess we had to request. Maybe because they were so busy, food wasn't up to their usual. We both had fish and chips, which is the only thing we've ever ordered there. Good sized portions with 4 filets, but they were more greasy than usual. One of my filets was horribly dried out. Didn't say anything to wait staff. Asked for crispy fries, didn't come out that way. Will come back, but if we find it's the same outcome will think twice.

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  8. MikeS

    Indiana

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to the Boathouse, one of our favorite places to go!!! Everything is great, and the atmosphere out on the deck is so relaxing!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Had the wake board for a app and fish tacos for meal. Great food and service!

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  10. SherrellS

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and atmosphere! Great brunch menu!

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  11. DawnS

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service by MacAvery. Great experience!

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  12. Para

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great view on the lake, great food, great atmosphere,

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  13. LeeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was our first time here. The food was magnificent, the location scenic and ambience fun. Waitress was a little off putting at first but improved. Sweet tea was weak.

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  14. LaurieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting, great food, and terrific service! Nothing is cheap these days but the prices were at least reasonable. Would definitely go again and recommend to others.

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  15. BrandeeG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very pleasant experience for my moms birthday lunch!

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  16. KathyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. We usually have 10 of us and go out once a month. So glad you take reservations because it is hard for us to go to places that don't. We may not come on Wednesdays because it was hard to visit with each other but we will definitely be back!!!!!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Good view of the water, but the food was poor. The fried shrimp and fried grouper were barely edible. The frickles were not frasty. The cole slaw lacked seasoning. The fries were average. Other than that…

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  18. MarybethP

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night out on the deck, terrific ambience, friendly and efficient service, (despite a huge crowd thanks to good weather) and good food!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Had a 7:45 reservation, so we showed up around 7:40. There was a line of about 25-30 people to get inside, but I figured since I had a reservation I could ask to be seated now that it was past 7:45. I found one staff member and they told me to wait in line. Stood in line until about 8 and when we made it to the front I asked what the point of having a reservation was and they told me there wasn’t any…. Food was good, slightly overpriced, but still worth the money

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  20. JerryW

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Leslie and the rest of the staff were great and provided excellent service. The entertainment was the Midwest Originals. As usual they were excellent.

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  21. KimberlyL

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    This was our first visit to this restaurant. We had high hopes when we arrived to a full parking lot. We were seated right away, but had to wait for our server to finish up with another table. Once our order was place, our appetizer came right out (before our bar drinks). Bar drinks...I ordered the Pina Keel-ada...it was a 10.00 kiddie drink. I don't think it had alcohol in it? I also ordered the shrimp and grits....probably the worst I've ever had. It was supposed to have shrimp (which were under cooked) sausage (ooops, I guess they forgot that) bacon (they were a few bacon BITS in there)and nasty drizzle and the grits were sticky and nasty. My husband ordered the steak and potatoes....he walked away hungry. The steak had no flavor. My mother in law said the potato soup was good. We ordered chocolate cake for dessert, which was good...but pretty sure it was just a store bought cake (nothing there tasted like it was made in house). The best part of the meal was that we were charged 6.00 for a key lime pie we never ordered or enjoyed. Figures, the one time I don't check the bill before my husband paid.

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  22. ThomasJ

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, good, and atmosphere. Only gets too loud with the band at times , hard to talk but overall excellent

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We went on a Friday at 7:30 and spent a good 2 1/2 hours there which was because we were enjoying the atmosphere and having a good time. Food was excellent as always. Service was fast. I would say from sitting down to food being set at our table it was about an 45 mins. Which is what I typically expect at a sit down restaurant. The only two things that could possibly bother you while visiting Boathouse would be the music played throughout the restaurant was incredibly loud and inside it was quite cold. Overall this was a good experience which is why I gave it a 4/5. I would recommend visiting Boathouse for just about any occasion!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from when walking in the door and being greeted and seated quickly and throughout the evening!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super as usual, food was excellent and staff were great!

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  26. StephanieP

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time and enjoyed the food and drinks. Our waitress was great and got us everything we needed.

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  27. AmyC

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Drinks were tasty and fun. Crab dip was fantastic! Nick, our server, was awesome and very attentive. We arrived plenty before the live music (Friday night), so we def enjoyed our time before the loud live music (I don't like live music at restaurants).

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  28. JasonS

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Karri D, our server, was excellent in taking care of our 11 person group.

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  29. BetsyS

    Indiana

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A fun little place to try out. We’ll be back. Enjoyed our food and drinks.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a special family birthday midday during the week. Attentive staff and fantastic food! Wonderful spot for a family celebration.

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  31. Kr7283

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday with a large group. Very accommodating and super nice! Food was great as always!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Boathouse, great service and it was so easy to make reservations on OpenTable. Food was delicious. We loved the live band but it make conversation a little difficult but that’s ok, we liked the style of music. Great place!

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  33. ElizabethC

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was an interesting place. Decor and setting are well done, the service was very good. Our party enjoyed a variety of dishes, all of which seemed tasty and delicious. We drove about an hour to arrive and it was worth the drive.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great! The service was great and our reservations were on time and we were in and out of there in 45 minutes It was great for a weeknight Valentine's dinner.

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  35. MarkC

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Service is above and beyond. A great place to to a date or the family.

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  36. JerryW

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff at the Boat House is exceptional. They go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience there. The entertainment tonight was The 78s they were great.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a great dinner date here and enjoyed the live music. It was a great way to “warm up” and otherwise cold winter evening. The staff is wonderful and everything tasted so great! The loaded nachos are so plentiful and tasty! I also opted to have the last slice of prime rib and was not disappointed.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wonderful waiter (James) Nice music

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Service was extremely slow during this visit. Unfortunately when the Sunday football game was turned on we couldn’t hear each other over the televisions.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great relaxed dinner with family. Fun place and live band was in bar!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive using the Order Online button. Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 376-1882.

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive is rated 4.1 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive

409 W Jackson St, Cicero, IN 46034-9663

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cicero
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
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