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The Boathouse at Sunday Park, Midlothian, VA

The Boathouse at Sunday Park

4.4
4.4
3917 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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Named by Richmond Magazine as one of the best destinations for seafood and outdoor dining in the Richmond area, The Boathouse restaurant and event spaces wed impeccable waterfront views with authentic, locally-sourced cuisine. From the classically Southern shrimp and grits featuring sausage from Surry, VA to pizza made with authentic Italian recipes, the menu is distinctive and, most importantly, delicious.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 744-2545
  • Website
    http://www.boathouseva.com/locations/sunday-park/#/overview
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Amir Salama
  • Private party facilities
    The Boathouse at Sunday Park offers a choice of either lunch or dinner private party menus. Private rooms and private party menus are available for groups of 16 to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Boathouse Events: (804) 744-2545 ext. 704
  • Location
    4602 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112
  • Neighborhood
    Midlothian
  • Parking details
    Ample outside parking is available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 3,917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Most Booked

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    Seafood

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

3,917 Reviews

  1. dickw

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    The setting was beautiful and the service was great. The food was meager and not tasty. I had a very small swordfish steak that was skinny and dry. Served with it were 4 pencil thin stalks of asparagus and maybe a half cup of mashed potatoes. The presentation was pretty but so not worth 28 dollars. My wife had scallops that were too salty to enjoy and probably too salty to be healthy. She could not finish them. They were accompanied by the same sides although her asparagus was a bit more normal sized. We both needed to eat when we got home. The servings were too small and just didn't taste good.

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  2. KerryS

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful at sunset, as always! Perfect weather and location!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    We love this location for the drinks & the views. The service is usually OK, a little lackluster after the built in 20% to staff. They’ve switched back to having waitstaff vs ordering on your phone which made me happy. Food is subpar. Overall, we know what we’re getting when we go. Awesome views and drinks. Hush puppies are AMAZING. Hedge your bets on the rest (;

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  4. MikeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was great. Our waitress was wonderful and very helpful answering our questions on some of the items. The atmosphere was great. I am looking forward to eating there again. Thank you very much for making our Anniversary evening wonderful. The whole Boathouse staff was great

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  5. 2blue

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Waitress was not really attentive. Then got swapped out halfway during our meal

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  6. Ashleyl

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    The food was not quite worth the price. Staff was friendly and waitress was nice and attentive. We were celebrating our anniversary and has asked for a quite table with a view. Unfortunately, it wasn't too busy when we arrived but there was a large table behind us with a very loud, obnoxious guest. This in itself all but ruined the nice, romantic dinner we had hoped for.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Over priced but we go for the ambiance so we don’t go but once or twice a year. The food is good and customer service is great. But with all the price increases In everything we don’t go out as much. A place like this is a beautiful setting if you want a nice date place too. It’s absolutely beautiful.

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  8. KristenC

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    I normally rave about the boathouse to everyone! I love it! I’ve been there many times! It’s my favorite place in Richmond to get a steak! But this visit was very disappointing. I had family visiting from out of town and was celebrating my graduation. The staff was adequate but honestly lacking from what we have had in the past. The restaurant was not busy but it took almost 45 minutes to get our food. When the food did come out, a majority of it was not hot, barely warm. One steak did not have a steak knife with it, and it took more than 5 minutes to get a knife. My New York strip was majorly over cooked. They did replace my steak, but I ended up having to get it to go because of the amount of time it took. It was just so disappointing to spend $300 on our meal and the food and service was lacking. Honestly, the visit was so disappointing that I don’t think I even want to try to come again and spend that much money to be disappointed. I’m Not one to ever complain. I can easily understand mistakes and being busy. But this visit was different. It really put a damper on my celebration.

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  9. PamB

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. The weather, service and food was perfect!

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  10. jleeusmc

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I have been to the Boathouse several times, and this must have been an off night.

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  11. JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and atmosphere is great and the views are stunning

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  12. craftynan

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect - the servers were wonderful and we loved all the food we chose!

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  13. CharlesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent atmosphere, service, and food! Great dining experience.

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  14. Glen

    Richmond

    59 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The view is still great. Thankfully they finally got rid of their horrible app ordering system. I hated that. Unfortunately the food still has not improved. I had the most boring basic plate of fried oysters you can imagine and a dry chicken sandwich with the softest squishy tomato ever.

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  15. FredR

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    I’m a multi time guest. We took another couple to dinner last evening. Not your best. Food was just average. Service was okay. The calamari was not very good. Our friends were very Happy with what they were served but my wife and I were disappointed with our meals.

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  16. JanetB

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, good service! Sammi (our server) did a great job.

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  17. JoanneC

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got there a little earlier than our reservation time & sat at the outside bar for a drink/appetizer. Plenty of tables were open. We wanted an earlier time but 7:45 was the best we could do. Sunset was great (as usual) drinks & appetizer were very good. Dinner was very tasty. Perfect evening.

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  18. Nelly

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We always enjoy eating at the boathouse! The food is great and the atmosphere is beautiful. Our service is sometimes a bit slow which is the only downfall.

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  19. MarieP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was excellent!. After breakfast, sat on the bench and enjoyed the lake.

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  20. RSHarris

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Dined outside and it was a beautiful evening and view.

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  21. JamesM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Very little actual oyster in oysters Rockefeller, swordfish slightly overcooked but well seasoned. Music too loud.

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  22. AlisonR

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took my parents there for their 56th anniversary dinner. My parents have some mobility challenges, and the staff at the Boathouse were very kind and accommodating. We ordered oysters and scallops and everything was cooked well and tasted delicious. Chastyde was the manager while we were there and she went out of her way to make my parents feel special. Thank you so much for all you did to make it a memorable occasion!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    While we waited for a table we said at the bar which coming through me off from the bartender didn't know what a fuzzy navel was and they couldn't make a sex on the Beach but overall the drinks we did order were pretty good and finally sitting down at the table the waitress was very nice polite energetic when answering questions about the menu when my guest had a special request. Great experience and a great place if you wanted to take a date celebrate anniversary or wedding or just because the food was great. Granted they couldn't control the weather outside but the table we had was nice and seeing the lake in the back was a great view especially when it started getting dark. If you're a sweaty person like me make sure you bring a sweat towel during the hot weather months...lol

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  24. TraceyM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for special occasions. We splurged for Anniversary with multiple cocktails & appetizers & fancy dinner. Menu had other options if you want a less expensive option. Service was spectacular.

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  25. Nocrab

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The Arugula salad with scallop topping was fine. The crab cakes contained very little crab meat and had so much bread crumb filling they fell apart when pierced with a fork. The zucchini chips were excellent. The meals were over-priced. Fortunately I was aware that a 20% tip was included in the bill. However, when the technical display was presented to sign, the screen showed the standard icons for adding a tip to the bill without indicating it was already added. The server should remind the patron of this. I would recommend the restaurant to a friend with a recap of this visit.

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  26. DeniseB

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner on Sunday evening was excellent! The service was great. The food was exceptional. However, I thought our dinner was a bit over priced especially with the extra 20% service fee, but I would still recommend The Boathouse to anyone who would enjoy excellent seafood and service.

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  27. AndreaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boathouse at Sunday Park is a great special occasion venue. The ambience is quiet yet it captures the beauty of the lake and surrounding scenic beauty. I recommend it any time of the year.

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  28. 2xnik

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    On a nice summer evening the ambiance is amazing. The food is alright. Not bad but feels a bit overpriced for what you get. You are definitely paying for the view but on a nice day that’s alright. I’m okay with a 20% service charge but the waitress then tried to tell us that the service charge doesn’t got to her and only any tip above would. I mean what is the expectation here? To pay a total of 30-40% in service and tip? Feels somewhat deceitful.

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  29. Ryan

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Best part is the view! Overpriced entrees. Crab and artichoke dip was decent. Peach and bourbon salmon was just ok. Ceasar salad was disappointing, lettuce was wilted and brown. Great spot for drinks on the patio.

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  30. DebW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Didn’t know who are waiter was? Didn’t staff would come to our table and had to keep asking for drinks/water. Had a reservation for 6:45 and requested a table beside the water/rail. Finally got a table at 7:15. Staff stated, “request are not always granted” there were 3 dirty tables by they rail/water. Poor communication with staff. A beautiful wedding was going on However the music was so loud, we could barely hear ourselves talk. 20% was automatically added to your bill. Did not agree with this at all. Been coming to this location for years, but will think twice next time

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  31. KathleenM

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It’s a gorgeous location. The food and service are okay for the price.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    We loved this spot. We picked a tough night to go with a wedding and the usual Saturday crowd enjoying the gorgeous weather. The staff seemed slammed and had a hard to keeping up. They were all doing their best and I hope the have better nights ahead.

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  33. KimC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. They Wrote my grandma a bday card. Which was very nice. great views too

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience all together. We had the broiled seafood combo and it was amazing. The view was outstanding as well.

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  35. JR10301

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    Although in a beautiful setting the indoor facility was unclean and room temperature was too warm. Service throughout the evening was slow and uninspired. The Oysters Rockefeller appetizer was watery; crab dip a bit better. The filet mignon was so salty it was inedible. The manager did address this at the table and remove the item from our check, but very little salt was requested when ordering. The evening was just a big disappointment.

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  36. BelinaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had reservations at 2:30 pm. We had to wait even though there was plenty of open tables. This would be my only complaint. Otherwise, excellent,

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Enjoyed the ambiance on the water. The service was great.

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  38. NancyW

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday and had the most delicious filet mignon over asparagus and real mashed potatoes. There was a handwritten birthday card at the table when we arrived and they offered me a birthday desert but I opted for the complimentary champagne toast instead. Truly delicious and fabulous!

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  39. retiredfrequentdiners

    Richmond

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Ate dinner with my son. The calamari was good - crispy and tasty. My son had the scallops. They were bland and watery. I had the swordfish. It had a "fishy " taste, partially hidden by the topping. The portions were very small, given the price. The waitress was very good - friendly and attentive.

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  40. BethW

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    They automatically add a 20% gratuity. I don’t feel that is appropriate. Tips are earned, not guaranteed. The last few times I have dined there I don’t feel that the service was very good.

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  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Boathouse at Sunday Park using the Order Online button. The Boathouse at Sunday Park also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 744-2545.

The Boathouse at Sunday Park is rated 4.4 stars by 3917 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boathouse at Sunday Park

4602 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midlothian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample outside parking is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amir Salama
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boathouseva.com/locations/sunday-park/#/overview
  • Phone number
    (804) 744-2545
  • Private party facilities
    The Boathouse at Sunday Park offers a choice of either lunch or dinner private party menus. Private rooms and private party menus are available for groups of 16 to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Boathouse Events: (804) 744-2545 ext. 704

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