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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4.3 (5438)
$31 to $50
Seafood
4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 622-2628
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/locations/rocketts-landing/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lee Hendrickson
  • Private party facilities
    With private rooms for 16 to 200, panoramic views of the Richmond skyline and James River, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a unique location for a special event. Antique brick, industrial steel, and a modern decor give your guests a glimpse of Richmond's rich history and vibrant future.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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What 5,438 people are saying

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia

    Most Booked

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning views" of the James River, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "friendly staff." While service can occasionally be slow, the ambiance and "excellent seafood" make it a memorable spot for brunch or dinner.
5,438 Reviews

  1. Susan VIP

    Virginia47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I acknowledge it was a busy Sunday... and although we enjoyed our brunch with friends, the restaurant had a few glitches. No bread plates were readily available for sharing an appetizer with all 4 of us so we just ate directly from the serving bowl. Also ordered grits which never came. The wait person was very good, however. All in all, an just an okay visit.

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  2. Dusty

    Virginia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the Boathouse down at Rocket’s landing! The food was great! The service was a little slow this time, but we were warned that our waitress was being trained, and we weren’t in a hurry, so it was fine. It can be very loud in there, so definitely take that under consideration, but over all, a great place for a nice dinner out.

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  3. Brad

    New Mexico3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and the outside dining was really enjoyable with the river right next to us. The service was a little slow and the server didn’t know how to open a bottle of wine. The manager had to come and open it. However, the fish was fresh and delicious and everyone was very friendly.

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  4. Kyle

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New seasonal cocktails are banging, steak cooked and seasoned perfectly.

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  5. Tamara

    Virginia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter (Grace) need to specify that the gratuity is included in the tip. She failed to clean the tables, offer refills, offer complimentary fans, and provide a status update on the last two guest that was waiting on their main entree since all other guess were finished with their meals. Luckily my mother went to the bartender and CeCe kind of redeemed Grace a little bit and made our experience a whole lot better.

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  6. Chris

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Other than the service at the bar ahead of our reservation the night was great. Bartenders all ignored us for several minutes then seemed annoyed with the few people actually sitting at the bar.

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  7. Pam

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seating was not available for the reserved time. We were seated 15 minutes after our reservation time, which was unexpected. Our waiter was GREAT! Very nice and addressed everyone at the table.

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  8. Natasha

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was great with the rain and all. The severs were pleasant and I am glad we picked this place to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary.

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  9. Julius

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Boathouse at Rocketts landing was an enjoyable experience. Food, service, and ambiance was wonderful. I recommend this for any occasion. The Sunday brunch is a very good selection of a variety of foods and desserts. Foods were continually kept fresh.

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  10. Denise

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the sunset views and our post delicious dinner walk on the city's trail. The waitress even had great tips for moving here and took our picture. So, we are moving to Richmond! Because not only is their food fantastic but so are its people. Yeah! The Conrad Party of 2

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FAQs

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 622-2628.

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is rated 4.3 stars by 5438 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lee Hendrickson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/locations/rocketts-landing/
  • Phone number
    (804) 622-2628
  • Private party facilities
    With private rooms for 16 to 200, panoramic views of the Richmond skyline and James River, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a unique location for a special event. Antique brick, industrial steel, and a modern decor give your guests a glimpse of Richmond's rich history and vibrant future.

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