Boathouse Restaurant

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   GaryT

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   We dined at Boat House last evening, the waitress was friendly and very efficient, The ambience and noise level on porch very good. I enjoyed a short beer draft , Kale Salad and Salmon all were excellent, Wife had ice tea and steak with 2 small twice baked red skins and a couple of asparagus. Very small steak and portion for price. Would recommend for special occasions however you may find the prices high and the portions small though generally tasty,
   

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   ClaudiaD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was delicious and expertly prepared. Our server Walter was professional and attentive. One of the best resturants in Traverse City
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   10 reviews

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   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Exceptional experience all around. The view is majestic. Warm welcomes and clever culinary creations are a staple. We are longtime patrons of over 15 years, and especially appreciate the stellar service we receive.
   

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   SeanK

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The BoatHouse was amazing. The porch seating was ideal. Amazing view, great food and service
   

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   MoniqueM

   Northern MI

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful dinner, it was nice and quiet, not sure how to use that meter rating! Anyway, Kathleen was our server, she was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Amazing as always. Tempura asparagus delicious! Our entrees(halibut and wagyu), perfection! Thanks Boathouse team!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Great restaurant food was delicious and our server Mary was wonderful!
   

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   GaryH

   Detroit

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Went for an early dinner (5:15) on Friday night. Place was quiet but started to fill up as we left. Had Ben as our waiter and he was great. Friendly and very attentive. Will make our visit a yearly event when we visit the Traverse City area.
   

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   hdixon

   Detroit

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Food was delicious. Great choices on tap for beer. Wedge salad was outstanding. The view was breathtaking. Our server was accommodating and willing to provide recommendations.
   

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   DuckMan

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Have dined there previously. Took grandson (11) for Boy's NIght Out. We had a very nice booth in the Bar Area as we requested. We both decided to order the Waygu burger which arrived perfectly prepared with excellent french fries and in his case a side of fruit and mine the Wednesday Night Special of a glass of Cabernet. All aspects of the evening were professionally and courteously handled.
   

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    4foodies

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food & service was outstanding! It is a bit expensive, but worth it for a special occasion. Foodie paradise. Loved it! I was sorry I didn’t have room for dessert!
    

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    Jill27

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great meal with scallops, beef, morel bisque, an appetizer, dessert, and a few drinks. The food and service were outstanding, as usual. The morel bisque is next level amazing. This was our third visit and we will continue to dine here when we are in the area.
    

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    BenaB

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    As ever, consistently great prep, presentation and taste. Creative always. Walter has served us before, and he is knowledgeable patient and fun. Wonderful experience on the beautiful porch.
    

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    Dmbauer

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The food was amazing - octopus, shrimp, salmon, halibut, lamb chops and sea scallops. I just wish the portions were larger…. Just a bit more for the money would have been better. The service was so attentive and we had a great experience.
    

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    HaileyB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We LOVED our experience at Boathouse! My husband ran the Bayshore marathon on Saturday and I had reservations here afterwards to celebrate and enjoy an amazing dinner! We brought our 6 and 8 year old as well and they loved everything. We were seated outside and the weather and view made the meal that much better. We had the grilled octopus appetizer and it was phenomenal. My kids loved it as well and wanted more! My husband and I split the land and sea meal for two and it was so excellent. The lobster and steak and asparagus were perfectly cooked. My daughter got the sautéed shrimp and veggies kid's dinner and my son got the fish and chips. Everything was homemade and beautifully presented and delicious! The crème brule was the best I've ever had. I want to go back right now!!
    

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    FrankF

    Nashville

    16 reviews

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    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    BEST RESTAURANT EVER! FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE, AS WAS THE SERVICE
    

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    BobB

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always excellent. Our favorite fine dining venue.
    

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    GaryS

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server Mary was the best. Very knowledgeable of the menu.
    

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    DrDance

    Northern MI

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Quite pricey, but the food, service, and setting were excellent.
    

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    TomY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    We had a wonderful meal. Our whole dinning experience was outstanding. We could not have been more pleased celebrating our anniversary in a beautiful setting with wonderful staff and excellent food.
    

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    JonH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The chateaubriand was exceptional and our server Mary was awesome! Fantastic experience 👍
    

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    Martensd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food is phenomenal as always. Very pricy but very hard to find a consistent restaurant that is always great
    

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    blaireg

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I dined her for his birthday last night and we were blown away. The service, the ambiance, and of course, the food, was top tier. We were promptly seated, our server was kind, checked in often, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience on our last night in Traverse City.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely amazing!! Everything we ate was phenomenal! Foiegras was perfect.
    

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    Kelly

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and drinks. Even better service from Mary!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day
    

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    Tex123

    Detroit

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely one of the consistently best restaurants in Traverse City!
    

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    Rich

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, drinks, service and atmosphere was great! I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for a great meal.
    

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    AirynBe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took mom out the day before, for Mother’s Day. The ambiance and overall vibe was GORGEOUS. It was not crowded, the tables were spaced nicely. We had dinner for two and start to finish it was exceptional. It was a bit pricey but we knew that coming in, cocktails and desserts we too much tho for what you get. Other than that, outstanding. The server was polite and kind and always had a smile on his face.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter Tim made the experience exceed 5 stars!! The food was insanely great!! My favorite place in all of Michigan!!! Thank You!!
    

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    DianeN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent, Jasmine was a superb server. We will be back!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Very old school restaurant, great waiter, good food, beautiful view
    

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    danr

    Minneapolis

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was phenomenal! Great flavor on the halibut and the scallops. It was so good we swapped meals mid-meal. Okay maybe it was a plan between my wife and I going in, but it was easy to do this time. The oysters that were offered were also a great variety with both east and west coast on the menu, and very fresh. The server was also very good. He figured out very early that we were on a night out and had some time. He was slammed with 4 tables at the same time, but put us on the slow play pace, and it worked. We never really wanted for anything, and he explained where he was at the whole time, so a very nice evening. That takes some experience to pull off, and obviously he had that. It was also obvious that the owners' had good systems in place to overcome rushes and lulls. The view and the scenery was very peaceful, but bring your sunglasses for the beautiful sunset! Will certainly be back.
    

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    RandyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall excellent experience for our first time dining at the Boathouse!! Greeted by friendly waitstaff with impeccable service throughout the evening. Pleasant atmosphere with a stunning sunset view of West Bay. Food and wine pairing was wonderful, the food was served hot and was delicious!
    

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    NancyS

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, beautiful view of Bowers Harbor, and fantastic team!
    

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    Torey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

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    Outstanding. Impeccable service. Special food and beautiful view. Try Octopus, Morel Soup and Halibut.
    

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    CharlesT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    We honestly could not think of any criticisms of the Boathouse Restaurant. We were once again treated to very special meal with sincerely great service. The location and ambience were extraordinary.
    

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    HLamper

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed everything about our dining experience here. Service was exceptional. The morel bisque was amazing and the carrot cake was the surprise of the night. Definitely recommend trying the rack of lamb.
    

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    RichS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very good food. Server was very helpful in selection of apps/small plates.
    

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    RolandoT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    The Boathouse was phenomenal, the food was amazing and our server was fantastic. My wife and I will be back without question.
    

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    Rich

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

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    The appetizers were great. We had asparagus and octopus. The entrees were even better! Beef and scallops.
    

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