Boathouse Restaurant

Name: Boathouse Restaurant
Address: 14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI, United States, 49686
Telephone: (231) 223-4030
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1334 Reviews

$50 and over

European

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The cuisine of the Boathouse, created with distinctive flair is refined and contemporary, with an underlying element that echoes the classical French tradition of Escoffier.

The Boathouse experience begins with a drive along the shores of beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay and its sparkling blue waters.

When you dine with us, you get the best of both worlds: We are both locavores and connoisseurs of what the rest of the world has to offer, so you get the freshest, finest ingredients from near and far. Owner Doug Kosch adheres to the "farm to table" concept.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 223-4030

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
European
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(231) 223-4030
Website
http://www.boathouseonwestbay.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Samuel Plamondon

Location
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
Neighborhood
Traverse City
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Yellowfin Tuna Poke*$17.00
seaweed salad, wasabi avocado, yuzu, sesame, jalapeño, radish, crispy lotus root
Crab Cakes$17.00
sweet corn pepper relish, arugula, sauce louis
Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
half dozen, classic cocktail sauce, lemon, horseradish
Smoked Whitefish Påté*$12.00
capers, cornichons, dill, pickled red onion, crackers
Osetra Caviar
buckwheat blini, egg, caper, chive, crème fraiche
- Market Price

Meat, Game & Vegetables

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$19.00
arugula, shaved fennel, meyer lemon olive oil, black garlic, chive, crispy capers
Foie Gras Chaud-Froid$25.00
seared; toasted brioche, apricot quince mostarda, pine bud syrup, maldon sea salt pot de crème; huckleberry gelée, almond tuile, micro salad
Leelanau Cheese Co. Baked Raclette$13.00
black truffle raclette, rosemary ham, fingerling potatoes, stone ground mustard, cornichons, garlic toast
Tempura Asparagus$10.00
fried crispy, smoked tomato coulis, parmesan frico

Farm & Forage Board

$18

Carrot Sunflower Hummus, Providence Farm
Forest Mushroom Conserva, Winter Wonderland Farm
Black Truffle Raclette, Leelanau Cheese Co.
Organic Whole Wheat Flatbread, Gt Culinary Oils
Pickled Patty Pans, Nicholas Farm
Pickled Asparagus, Norconk Farm
Baby Radishes, Loma Farm
Sunflower Sprouts, Bear Creek Organics

Soups

Morel Chanterelle Bisque$16.00
chateau d'orignac, cream, white truffle oil
Lobster & Shrimp Bisque$13.00
lobster stock, shrimp, cream, brandy, chive
Heirloom Tomato Florentine*$10.00
baby spinach, crispy basil, feta crostini

Salads

Boathouse$7.00
organic field greens, tomato, pine nuts, fresh mozzarella, lemon basil vinaigrette
Wedge$10.00
baby iceberg, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, buttermilk bleu cheese, pickled red onion
Apple & Cheddar$13.00
local apples, aged white cheddar, candied walnuts, arugula, dried cranberry, truffle vinaigrette

Entrees

Imperial Wagyu ~ American Style Kobe Beef ~ Omaha, Nebraska

House Wagyu Filet*
potato dauphinoise, parsnip purée, tempura asparagus, tomato jam, saba
- 10 Oz King$75.00
- 6 Oz Queen$58.00
Wagyu Filet Au Poivre
fingerling potato, garden beans, baby carrots, brandy morel cream, truffle oil, chive
- 10 Oz King$80.00
- 6 Oz Queen$63.00
Wagyu Manhattan Strip
white cheddar whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, speck, forest mushrooms, black truffle demi-glace
- 10 Oz$68.00
New Zealand Lamb Rack
fava bean mint purée, roasted cauliflower, eggplant caponata, pine nuts, golden raisins, marinated feta
- Full$45.00
- Half$29.00
One Pound Maine Lobster Tail$65.00
butter poached, parmesan herb risotto, asparagus, baby carrots, saffron beurre blanc
Organic Scottish Salmon*$35.00
tarragon dijon crust, cauliflower risotto, golden beets, swiss chard, curry cream
Great Lakes Whitefish*$33.00
crab topped, sun dried tomato couscous, garden beans, artichoke, lemon caper beurre blanc
Quinoa Cakes$25.00
chickpeas, walnuts, fava bean mint purée, roasted cauliflower, baby carrots, eggplant caponata, pine nuts, golden raisins, cashew cheese

Additional Sides

Seared Foie Gras$15.00
brioche, sea salt, mostarda
Poutine Fries$10.00
morel cream, parmesan, truffle oil
Roasted Asparagus$10.00
smoked tomato coulis
Brussels Sprouts$10.00
candied nuts, balsamic
6 Oz. Lobster Tail$20.00
saffron beurre blanc
Forest Mushrooms$10.00
butter, herbs
Creamed Spinach$10.00
garlic, shallot
Cauliflower Risotto$10.00
parmesan, dijon

Dinners for Two

Surf & Turf$149.00
two 5 oz wagyu filets, one pound whole maine lobster, crab stuffing, fingerling potatoes, asparagus, tomato jam, saffron beurre blanc, two Boathouse salads
Chateaubriand$175.00
18 oz center cut wagyu tenderloin, fingerling potatoes, asparagus, creamed spinach, morels, black truffle demi-glace

What 1,334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service. Every dish was exquisite.
MS
MarthaS
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy, off the beaten path restaurant. Excellent service from our waiter, Brian. Food was phenomenal. Never felt rushed during our 2 hour dinner. Halibut Entree was perfectly prepared and so delicious. Cannot say enough nice things about this restaurant. Experience was well worth the cost. Highly recommend
OM
OMPDweller
Northern MI
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As per usual, the Boathouse never fails to deliver. We had an excellent dinner with the usual hallmarks of quality, flexibility, attentiveness, and taste. We have never been disappointed at the Boathouse. The service, hospitality, menu, and quality are outstanding. Thank you!
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Beth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent along with stellar service. Stopped in for desert and a nightcap. Grat location with a view of the bay. One of our favorite places of all time.
J
Justinm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff and amazing food! We will be back for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live in Chicago and travel all over for work. We come to Traverse City once every year and always eat at the Boat House. It's our best dining experience and meal of the year, every time.
RO
RyanO
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food, everything was outstanding. Service was fantastic. Waygu ribeye was the best steak I’ve ever had.
RA
RichardA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding, loved the waiter we had - very welcoming and genuine person! They went out of their way to make our anniversary and special experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fantastic experience!
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Candi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely beautiful atmosphere, stellar service and the food is Amazing!!!
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Pickle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful place, my wife greatly enjoyed it, which is rare...had the duck and wowzas yum.
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foodynut
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great presentation of the meals. Service was friendly and efficient. Location was beautiful! I loved the crafted drink menu. Portions were ok but the flavors were awesome!
CN
CindyN
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. Everything was wonderful!! Ben was outstanding, dinner was delicious and the view beautiful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sept 21 2022 Dinner with Family .. had a wonderful dinner & awesome waiter!..(the halibut and the morel bisque soup was so delicious!)…sorry we can’t remember his name but he was very tall & wore glasses. He truly was a gentleman…very patient & courteous! A beautiful restaurant with beautiful views! Thank you again!
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ElisaV
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancé brought me to the Boathouse for a nice dinner, before proposing later that evening! It was absolutely the best meal we’ve had in a long time. Our server, Dan, was outstanding - so helpful and friendly. We’ve decided we’re making the Boathouse a tradition every time we’re in TC!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner
SR
SeanR
Orlando
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant. Great view, excellent food. Extensive wine selection. Very nice place - nicest restaurant in the Traverse City area.
SC
SCOTTA
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience. Location has great views of the water.
J
James
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service and views! Surf and turf for 2 was the best!
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01seafoodlover
Phoenix
192 reviews
vip
4.0
192 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great patio views of the Bay, delicious foods, my husband tried his first Cauliflower steak and loved it ! Love the Boat House and our time on the Peninsula!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual everything was flawless. Dinner was amazing from the seafood tower, to the surf and turf, to dessert. This is my favorite restaurant in Traverse City!
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drdms1
Naples
141 reviews
vip
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sounds "boring" but we all chose the halibut. Outstanding halibut is not easy to find and Boathouse delivered! Perfectly cooked and paired with creamy risotto. I enjoyed the Oysters Rockerfeller as my appetizer. The best that I have eaten in awhile. Dan, our server, was delightful!
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lzonci
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & service. A nice place for a date night or gathering of family & friends.
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DavidD
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our anniversary with dinner at the Boathouse. It was wonderful. They made us feel special and the food was amazing. Our server, Dan, was also outstanding.
LM
LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was amazing I forgot her name but. I remember commenting on her beautiful earrings and she said it was her recent birthday gift. She knew the menu and her recommendations for my wine were spot on. Her service was stellar....
DD
DeborahD
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful birthday celebration. Always a perfect, one of a kind place for beyond excellent food and service.
PM
PattiM
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always make it an effort to come to this restaurant to eat. Love the food, atmosphere and staff!
MO
MelissaO
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely environment with beautiful views. The quality of the food and presentation is beautiful and everything was prepared to perfection. Highly recommend the burrata and crème brûlée!
AY
AmyY
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, good wine selection, pretty setting. Steak was delicious but prices are very high. Would recommend to anyone wanting a very upscale meal in the wine country. Service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was fantastic…
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Karen
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal for both my husband, a carnivore, and me, a vegetarian. Ben, the waiter, did a great job. We had an awesome view. Definitely one of our top meals ever!!
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tomg
Grand Rapids
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Boathouse in Traverse City has become our favorite restaurant. This visit we booked an early table (4pm) as they were completely full the rest of the evening. We had a great meal (a filet for me and halibut for my wife) and as usual the service and ambience were second to none. Our server, Will, who we requested, was excellent as always. We don't get up to the Boathouse as often as we'd like but Will is our go to guy when we do! If you are looking for a memorable experience of great food, a terrific atmosphere and stellar service, I'd highly recommend the Boathouse (but remember to book early!!).
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SunnyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m always amazed at the consistency of the food here - everything was amazing, and the service impeccable.
BN
BobbiN
Cleveland
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food and a wonderful view
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cathys
Detroit
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
shocked that this restaurant in rated No 1 Extremely Loud , Short staffed , food took over an hour to come out. We will no return
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LouLou
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server Dan was exceptional! The Boathouse was charming, as usual. My husband ordered the Halibut and he thought it was the best he has ever had. This from a man who has lived in San Diego, San Francisco and New Orleans and knows good fish! Our friend said the scallops were wonderful. The other two of us ordered the roasted cauliflower entre, which was exceedingly boring, very under seasoned and tough. Desserts were okay but not exceptional. The great ambiance and service still made it worthwhile though.
RS
RitaS
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing view of the sunset, excellent food and wonderful service!
JB
JohnB
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous. Every detail of every dish was spot on and the service (ask for Kate!) was perfection. As a chef and restaurateur I am beyond words. An excellent dining experience!
LS
LauraS
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding. The food is fresh and delicious. Beautiful view of West Bay!
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Annie
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and staff was superb!! The view was amazing too. One of the best meals we have ever had. Definitely will be back.

FAQs

Boathouse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 223-4030.

Boathouse Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1334 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 223-4030

14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

Additional information

Neighborhood
Traverse City
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Samuel Plamondon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boathouseonwestbay.com/
Phone number
(231) 223-4030

Boathouse Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Surf &amp Turf

6 Oz Lobster Tail

Oysters &amp Poke

Oysters

Half Shell

Rockefeller

Oysters & Poke

Oyster Varieties

Atlantic

Pacific

Seafood & Shellfish

Yellowfin Tuna Poke*$17.00

Crab Cakes$17.00

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Smoked Whitefish Påté*$12.00

Osetra Caviar

Meat, Game & Vegetables

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$19.00

Foie Gras Chaud-Froid$25.00

Leelanau Cheese Co. Baked Raclette$13.00

Tempura Asparagus$10.00

Farm & Forage Board

Carrot Sunflower Hummus, Providence Farm

Forest Mushroom Conserva, Winter Wonderland Farm

Black Truffle Raclette, Leelanau Cheese Co.

Organic Whole Wheat Flatbread, Gt Culinary Oils

Pickled Patty Pans, Nicholas Farm

Pickled Asparagus, Norconk Farm

Baby Radishes, Loma Farm

Sunflower Sprouts, Bear Creek Organics

Soups

Morel Chanterelle Bisque$16.00

Lobster & Shrimp Bisque$13.00

Heirloom Tomato Florentine*$10.00

Salads

Boathouse$7.00

Wedge$10.00

Apple & Cheddar$13.00

Entrees

House Wagyu Filet*

Wagyu Filet Au Poivre

Wagyu Manhattan Strip

New Zealand Lamb Rack

One Pound Maine Lobster Tail$65.00

Organic Scottish Salmon*$35.00

Great Lakes Whitefish*$33.00

Quinoa Cakes$25.00

Additional Sides

Seared Foie Gras$15.00

Poutine Fries$10.00

Roasted Asparagus$10.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

6 Oz. Lobster Tail$20.00

Forest Mushrooms$10.00

Creamed Spinach$10.00

Cauliflower Risotto$10.00

Dinners for Two

Surf & Turf$149.00

Chateaubriand$175.00

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