McLoone's Boathouse

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   datenight

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   Lovely location with good service, but the food is really not great.

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   CruzBeauty

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Shrimp scampi special was delicious.

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   Food

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service3ambience2

   Wait staff was very challenged and stretched thin, we waited 15 minutes to even be asked to order drinks. We did not receive bread at the table, and it seemed the waiters only cared about the tables with the large groups. Service for those groups seemed much better than ours

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   Chris

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   About 20 min after ordering I suddenly received my entree, without having received my cocktail order or appetizer yet. Reason given was “We’re backed up today” and they “ran out of alcohol”. I got the cocktail several min later and a while after that got my soup which was barely lukewarm. But the halibut entree was very good and the New England clam chowder was very good otherwise. This was on a busy Saturday. I would come back for the quality of the food but only on a weeknight I guess. The surroundings are very pretty which is the main selling point.

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   DinnerMaven

   New York Area

   19 reviews

   2.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food3service3ambience4

   We've eaten at McLoone's dozens of times over all the years they've been in W. Orange. This is the 2nd time in a month we had bad service and mediocre food. I don't fault the server who was very nice. I do think management isn't functional.

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   JoAnnM

   New Orleans

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We waited 15 minutes and no one came to our table. Finally one of the waitresses agreed to take care of us even though we weren’t her table. I’m sorry I didn’t her name. She was so nice

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food3service1ambience3

   We waited 15 minutes for a drink at the bar. After being seated outside, we waited another 20 minutes before the waitress greeted us. It took so long to get the appetizer, we decided to pay the check and have dinner at another restaurant. The waitress was nice but the service was incredibly slow.

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   SandraM

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   The place is very nice. My halibut was delicious. The drinks were also good. Only draw back we waited an hour for appetizers. Very very slow kitchen.

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   RedLeila

   New York Area

   32 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   My first time dining indoors because rain closed the porch. The main room with the fireolace was not as loud as the bar, but not as private as the porch feels. Bacon-wrapped scallops were thankfully neither greasy nor too salty, but the scallops while cooked, were cold. Calamari was crisp but sauce was meh: think that's my personal preference for a fruity salsa with some heat, instead of the bland marinara served. I had a special of Cajan penne with shrimp, just the right spiciness, big plump fresh not overcooked shrimp. My three fellow diners all had the blackened mahi mahi with garlic mashed potatoes and cleaned their plates; I forgot to inquire if it was exceptional because we were having very animated conversation. Our perky server apologized for the slow delivery of drinks and food: the kitchen may be understaffed as most are these days. All in all a good meal for friends coming from Brooklyn and Jersey City and my drive from Bergen County was 40 minutes: we come here for exceptional food and the view from the porch. Last night was my least enjoyable at one of my favorite restaurants; can't fault the restaurant for the rain, only the misses on some dishes.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    I will never return back. Wasn’t happy with service and quality of food.

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    AngieD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    The Boathouse itsef was absolutely beautiful, but the prices were out of line for the food quality. But the service was seriously disappointing. We waited a long time to order, then a long time to receive our drinks. Our order was messed up, fries instead of salad and then she made us give back the fries. Then we waited a long time again to get out bill and then another 20 minutes to pay. It would have been understandable if the place was busy, but servers were just standing around talking to each other. I would not return.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Father’s Day 2022. Had reservations for 7 PM, was seated immediately. We were sat in the room to the right which is nothing like the main dining room. Dark, dirtyLooking and no Eye appeal at all. The wait staff was very slow ,waited over an hour for two drinks out of four ordered. We placed our food order shortly after our drink order but never received anything after an hour and 20 minutes and never received our other two drinks. Asked to speak to a manager who wasn’t very helpful. We got up and left. I would never go back there again, I wouldn’t even send my dog.

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    nope

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    Showed up on time for our reservation and was seated, waited a long time for someone to even come to the table. After an hour we still didn't have our drinks so we just left.

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    MyberlineS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    We had reservations for five and spent over two hours to receive our food. We understood that it was Father’s Day but they were severely backed up. There’s also been some menu changes and I am not a fan!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    I think there was a lack of communication between front and back of the house, but at the end the server make the experience enjoyable.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Enjoyed our father’s day celebration! Food was good, but it was cold. Unfortunately, customers kept the lids up so food was cold.

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    EllenA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Ambience and service was very good. Unfortunately food was very mediocre. Not a great value for money.

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    ElizabethM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    We went for the Sunday brunch for Father's day. I made reservations and we were seated roughly 15 minutes after arriving. The food was great and the view was amazing. I wish the service was a little better. He didn't check back that much and we needed to track him down for refills a few times. Also we needed him to clear the plates for when we went back up to the buffet. Otherwise everything was great!!

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    Mari

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Excellent service and great food. Relaxed and welcoming environment

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    TishawnH

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    I'm somewhat in the middle with my overall view. If you're looking for a place with great scenery and ambiance, this place is perfect. The service and staff are also very professional and pleasant. Our waitress was excellent and accommodating. The portion sizes of the food were not agreeable. the prices are up there and for the amount that you are expected to pay, you'd want to at least feel like you were served a decent amount. Most of the party that was with me, including me also didn't like the dryness of the food. It almost seemed overcooked or dried out. This portion was a disappointment for me. I also think that they should allow parties over 8 people to enjoy the outdoors and not stuff us all in a corner at a rectangle table where you have to scream at each other across the table. That was also uncomfortable.

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    Traci

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    I took my father here for Father’s Day. I was disappointed…I had read the reviews before hand but went in with a very open mind. The whole reason I requested to sit outside was because of the so called views and ambiance. Well there was none! When seated at Our table, after sitting, I first noticed how dirty the table was! Food on the umbrella pole and floor under table… really gross to have to keep looking at during Our meal, also the menu was greasy and had hand prints on it! Seemed as if who ever is responsible for cleaning the tables, menus and dining areas after people eat, are not doing there Job! With that being said, I ordered the Chicken entree and My Dad ordered the Fish. Both came out fairly quick but not very hot. I ordered Broccolini with My Chicken and when they brought my food to the table, there was no Broccolini! No problem, I was kind and patient but dissappointed and hungry! So I had to call our server back to the table and tell him! Apparently who brings out your food, is not your server but a food runner. The server was very apologetic and said he would go to the kitchen and get My Broccolini. After waiting almost 20 minutes longer, he brought it out to me! So by this time, my Chicken was Cold… and although the Chicken was fairy tasty, for $30 the little portion They give You is kind of Ridiculous! I did not complain at all to Anyone because I did not want to ruin my Dad’s Father’s Day celebration. I feel there is no management in this establishment doing what they should be doing to assure Customers are happy and being taken care of properly and things are cleaned properly. Would I go back? That is another Story…🤷🏻‍♀️

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    JillD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Excellent service and atmosphere. Good menu. Food was average.

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    AshleyR

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Super disappointed with the entire experience. Our drinks came out super late. Our food came out super late. They messed up our order. Better management is needed to ensure that during the transition between lunch and dinner there is enough staff to efficiently accommodate guests.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience2

    We were disappointed. The staff was very inattentive and service was extremely slow. We had to find our servers to get refills of water or anything else we may have needed. The food was good although it took over an hour to prepare. It was just overall disappointing as we were there for a celebration and it was overshadowed by hunger pains and complaints about how poorly run the restaurant was.

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25. LC

    LindaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Service has dramatically improved. So glad they have been able to hire competent servers.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a bday brunch it was great

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    mmm1075

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent brunch and service! Will definitely be back!

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    Kidteacher

    New York Area

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We liked the outdoor seating but food and service were fair. We had the blackened mahi mahi which was good. The salmon was well prepared. Potatoes weren’t hot enough. Lots of families enjoying dinner there so if you are looking for a more ramsntic experience go later in the evening.

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    ElsaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The restaurant itself and the scenery are great however some areas of the restaurant could use a refresh. The chairs are made of a cloth material and had many many stains. Server was great but delivery of food was slow and took a long time to get. My meal was a NY strip with fries. The steak was not good and later that night my toilet was punished with the after effects.

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    JoeP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience3

    Service was absolutely horrible. It took 35 min for server to come over and the whole meal was over 2 hours. Multiple drinks were “forgotten” and never came. Stay away.

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    Joey

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience5

    My wife & I went here to dine and enjoy the beautiful weather. We waited 30 minutes before a server, not ours, asked us if we wanted water, bread, and drinks. 5 min later we received stale bread and a flavorless oily-gelatin mixture. 15 minutes later I was served a Spicy Watermelon Margarita & my wife a Sour Apple Martini, both were not very well balanced at all. We started with Cauliflower bites which the food runner slammed on the table right in front of me and he ran off. The starter was not bad, I have no complaints. I ordered the Salmon over Broccolini which had oily gummy fingerling potatoes and a piece of salmon that seemed to be sitting under a heat lamp for far too long. I had 3-4 bites and pushed it to the side. My wife had the burger which she said was just OK. Our server visited us 3 times. Once to take our order, second to see if we were finished & last to deliver the $110.00 check. This was the 3rd time we visited over a 5-year period. We dine out together often and I dine in NYC & across NAM daily with clients. We are both foodies and love to cook and enjoy well prepared dining experiences. I am now reminded why we do not frequent this restaurant. It is a shame because the space is gorgeous, the views are beautiful, the front desk greeters are top notch & the location is close. This will be the last time we visit unless we hear they have stepped up their game. I rarely write reviews of restaurants, but this one needed to be shared.

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    Claire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    First off, let me start by saying that I love this restaurant mainly for the location. Eating on the patio is always beautiful at sunset and this is a vibe in itself, so for that reason I’ll always recommend Mcloone’s. However, this pasty time, while our server was VERY friendly & nice, it took 47 minutes from the time my fiancé and I ordered our drinks for them to come out. I’m not going to blame the server for this because he literally came back to the table 3 separate times during this event, lol…. Drinks were good, very strong, and tasty. BUT it took 47 minutes to get them & it was a Wednesday night. The rest of the dinner proceeded the same way…. Very slow. However, the food was good, slightly overpriced in my opinion but on par for an NJ dinner. Overall, if the speed was a little better this really would be a great dining experience!

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    Nolfi

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    Took almost an hour to get 2 hamburgers . Fries look like they sat in grease for an hour and burger over cooked

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Been here for happy hour and business networking events many times. First time actually eating a meal here and it was great! Brought my family for lunch a few days ago, including two boomers and two little kids and we had a great time! Service was awesome, food was great, atmosphere was beautiful, and the price was reasonable!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience5

    The food was terrible

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    bobz00

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    After waiting 1hr & 15 minutes my burger which I ordered medium well came mediam rare. I had to get back to work paid the bill and will never return. Be carefully because my salad that came with the burger was not chilled room temp which allows bacteria to build

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    JoJo

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a reservation for lunch but when we sat down to order and the waiter notified us to go ahead and proceed for the buffet! It was not indicated on the web site that lunch was only offered buffet style. That should definitely be clarified. So we got up and left and went somewhere else! Very disappointed ☹️

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    MicheleL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was fabulous. Atmosphere, food, service, view! Our first time! We had Sunday brunch! We will be back & have already recommended it to family & friends! Great experience!

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    FernD

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food was delicious but we waited a half hour for beverages, an hour before they put bread on the table, never got the appetizers we ordered, and about an hour and a half for our dinner. Luckily we weren't in a rush.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    Service was great. Bread was dry, courses took long to come out, empty plates took a while to get cleared and was served a thick cut sirloin in lieu of a filet mignon. All while the restaurant was not full. Would not repeat.

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