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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4.3 (5449)
$31 to $50
Seafood
4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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 5,449 people are saying

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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

  • 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 "stunning view" of the river and city skyline, perfect for a scenic dining experience. Known for "fresh and delicious seafood," guests rave about the "exceptional service" from attentive staff. While some find service slow, the "amazing food" and ambiance make it a "highly recommended" spot for special occasions.
5,449 Reviews

  1. Debbie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food. Service. Ambiance. View. Front desk. Amazing.

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  2. Colleen

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time in Rockets Landing @ The Boathouse. Comfortable temps to enjoy a seafood dinner and a glass of wine outdoors with my husband. Unclear where to park for restaurant dining. Service was good, food was good, location was pleasant. A great spot to spend a couple of hours sharing an early 32 nd anniversary dinner.

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  3. DJ

    South Carolina8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived on time. We were seated right away The service started off well. Pretty prompt with drinks then it lagged. They were medium busy when we got there and as the night went on it cleared out. Our service got slower and slower. Finally when we finished we had to go look for server to pay the check. Overall a bit disappointing. We go to the Boathouse every time we are in town and have really enjoyed it. Maybe it was a bad night

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  4. Brigitta VIP

    Virginia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Limited food to eat and the restaurant was very warm inside. Very uncomfortable!

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  5. Kyle

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What food, what service, what a view! We had almost the entire menu and everything was delish. Service by Badhan exceptional.

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  6. Chuck

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin was a great server. Seafood was very fresh and delicious. You could tell it wasn't frozen.. Great night out to celebrate our vacation.

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  7. Christina

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CeeCee was a great server, she was pleasant and attentive. The view of the city was awesome and the fried zucchini appetizer was delicious! Excellent experience from start to finish.

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  8. Erin

    Virginia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good but very very slow. The restaurant appeared to be understaffed potentially, so the pace was not good - all of our food arrived before our drinks even came out. But, a cool location.

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  9. Juneyt

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at the Boathouse, and thoroughly enjoying the experience! From the initial guest greeting, to the table side assistance, to the beautiful riverfront view, to the amazing food, everything about our first visit was top-notch! The appetizers, especially the fried oysters, were delicious! Service was attentive, but not rushed. Highly recommend this gem in Richmond!

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  10. Derryn

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch yesterday. The music playing was great background noise,but not too loud for our table to have easy conversation. We enjoyed all our dishes and our server, CeeCee was great. Her service was spot on, and she was very personable. Our first visit, but we will be back!

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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 5449 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
8:30 PM
Booked 61 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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