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THE BOATHOUSE EATERY, Midland, ON

THE BOATHOUSE EATERY

4.1 (429)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
177 King St, Midland, ON L4R 3L8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Savor the Waterfront at Georgian Bay

Experience exceptional dining and breathtaking views at Boathouse Eatery. Under Ecuadorian Chef Carlos Vega, our restaurant offers the most spectacular waterfront setting at Midland's Town Docks, near the historic pier.

From our premium patio, savor award-winning cuisine while enjoying Georgian Bay views. Our signature dish, the Seafood Duo, features Chef Vega's masterful encocado - a traditional Ecuadorian coconut-based seafood stew blending South American flavors with Ontario's finest catches. As an OpenTable Diners' Choice winner, we pride ourselves on excellence.

Delight in live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Our team ensures each visit exceeds expectations, serving creative dishes prepared with passion.

Join us where great food, stunning views, and warm hospitality meet. From romantic dinners to family gatherings, we make every visit special.

Your waterfront table awaits at Midland's most celebrated dining destination.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Dining Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Live Music Fri, Sat 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Vega
  • Catering
    Please message us for catering information. We look forward to chatting about your catering requirements. For more information please contact boathouseresos@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Also ask us about our private dining areas…great for large group's weddings, birthdays, and anniversary parties. For more information please contact boathouseresos@gmail.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Midland
  • Cross street
    King St. & Bay St. - Midland Town Dock
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Downtown
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment Weekly
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live Music - Friday & Saturday Nights!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for live music every Friday and Saturday night from 8 PM–11 PM! Enjoy $10 appetizers and $5 draft beers (plus other beverages). Come relax with friends, savor our great food and cold drinks, and have a fantastic time. We can’t wait to see you!

Offers

  • Happy Hour Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Tue - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Wed - Thu - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    When: Wednesday – Sunday: 8 PM – Close Wednesday – Friday: 2 PM – 5 PM Specials: $5 Draft Beer & Select Beverages $10 Appetizers Come unwind with friends and enjoy great food and drinks at a great price! Don’t miss our special Happy Hour deals—see you soon!

    Happy Hour Specials Photo

What 429 people are saying

THE BOATHOUSE EATERY 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse Eatery boasts a "great location" with "good food" and "great service." Live entertainment adds a "fun" vibe on Fridays. While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the restaurant shines in accommodating large groups. Valentine's Day patrons praised the "spectacular" food and "outstanding" service, making it a memorable dining choice.

429 Reviews
  1. Cam

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I selected The Boathouse due to its prime location adjacent to the central Marina in Midland. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, who promptly confirmed our reservations and escorted us to our table. Our waiter was exceptionally personable, sharing jokes and laughter with us, distinguishing himself from other waiters. The food was delivered promptly, and all orders were accurate. The most compelling endorsement was the fact that no food was left over. I highly recommend The Boathouse to anyone visiting or passing through Midland, as it is easily accessible.

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  2. Shawn VIP

    Toronto38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok. Service was not great, they didn’t check in until our meal was done, didn’t seem to be bothered , but the view was fantastic.

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  3. Nicola

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Went tonight for the Mother’s Day special. Requested a table inside. Got seated outside. It took 15 mins to get water brought to the table. Ordered food and drinks together. Kids drinks were not brought out before the meal. Asked for no goats cheese on a beautiful salad but got served lettuce and tomatoes and radish. I asked about the remaining toppings and the server said they weren’t included on the Mother’s Day salad (they were- multiple other ppl at our table had it). Meals were all Luke-warm and did not accurately match the description on the menu at all. Dessert platter was tasteless and seemed like it was store bought and mass produced. Over $500 bill and nothing was great. The ambiance of the restaurant is so beautiful it would be wonderful if the food and service matched

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  4. Kassie

    Toronto2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had the Mother’s Day special, first time visiting the boathouse and had a terrible experience. The service was terrible, very few check ins, cold service from our waiter,Dan. The steak I ordered was dry as a bone and no sauce served with my meal. Drinks were not refilled, and the dessert was still frozen in the middle.

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  5. Hans

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Did not have enough coffee cups, portion size not enough for te price.

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  6. Keith

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Clearly reservations don't mean anything anymore as there was no table reserved for us in the main dining room as we requested. There were some people ahead of us who hadn't made resos and were seated in the area we had made reservations for. We were offered a seat in the back section of the restaurant but declined and dined elsewhere. I have to admit I may be hesitant to bother coming anymore if this kind of occurance happens again. Put off because we live close within walking distance and had to resort to going home to get the car to find another restaurant.

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  7. Jason

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was wonderful was just an awkward set up for tables with our group being so large. More of an issue of space not the restaurant but they did their best to accommodate our large group and we appreciate it. Giants Tomb as always was a great show.

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  8. Ron

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were table 22 and our server was excellent.

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  9. Michael

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and great service. Easy to get a table.

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  10. LukeV VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, good food, and a fun Friday with live entertainment.

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FAQs

THE BOATHOUSE EATERY offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 527-7480.

THE BOATHOUSE EATERY is rated 4.1 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for THE BOATHOUSE EATERY

177 King St, Midland, ON L4R 3L8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St. & Bay St. - Midland Town Dock
  • Neighborhood
    Midland
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Live Music Fri, Sat 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Dining Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Downtown
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Vega
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment Weekly
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please message us for catering information. We look forward to chatting about your catering requirements. For more information please contact boathouseresos@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Also ask us about our private dining areas…great for large group's weddings, birthdays, and anniversary parties. For more information please contact boathouseresos@gmail.com.
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