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The Boat, North Bay, ON

The Boat

3.9 (8)
CAN$30 and under
Pub
225 Memorial Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 4G6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
The Chief Commanda has been a staple in North Bay's Marina for over twenty years, serving as a bar, restaurant, and tourist attraction under various managements after being decommissioned and relocated from Callander Bay.
In 2013, our family team saw an opportunity to take over the property and the aging vessel. Two local brothers, along with their experienced food and beverage team, embraced the challenge to revive the "old girl." We kept it simple, renaming it The Boat North Bay—a family-owned local business. We pride ourselves on being food-focused, community-sensitive, and tourist-friendly, committed to providing the best service, products, and experiences.
We take great pride in our roots and our achievements over the past five seasons. We are mindful of our rich history and strive each year to ensure our guests have a wonderful experience with us, time and time again.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed 10:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 8 people are saying

The Boat 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

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent and the food was great..enjoyed the lake views and relaxing vibe

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  2. Sara

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Pickerel and fish tacos were excellent.

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  3. lisa

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the coconut shrimp, curly fries, buffalo chicken and bruschetta flatbread all were very good. I ordered a sangria it was average.Server was great. Great location on the lake , watched the sunset. Was surprised how quiet it was on a Saturday night on a beautiful note ght but we didnt mind. Would definitely go back

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  4. Justin

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They ran out of half the items we wanted to order which wasn't unexpected, though with a short menu it made it hard for our group of 7 to order. To make matters unacceptable was hearing the kitchen loudly complain about us and others who were ordering items they didn't have. Loud swearing and insults were audible in the dining areas outside and I'm not exactly sure why insults are needed when we don't know what's not available. I would say was said but it would get flagged on this app.

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  5. Jeff

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We showed up at the time we were supposed to and the place was closed and fence up all around, couldn't get in. Double checked it was the correct address. Tried to call and no one answered the phone.

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  6. Deborah

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food, like most places in North Bay was good, not GREAT. Good place to eat to watch the sunset though.

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  7. Allan

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food great location on the shore of Lake Nippising

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  8. Paul

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and portions good. Service was impeccable.

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FAQs

The Boat is rated 3.9 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. North Bay

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Boat

225 Memorial Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 4G6

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed 10:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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