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The Boat Club Restaurant, Whitefish, MT

The Boat Club Restaurant

4.4
4.4
666 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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Join us for the only lakefront dining in Whitefish. The Boat Club Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Our bar menu features a variety of hors d'oeuvres, fresh salads, tasty sandwiches, wraps, and specialty flatbreads available for lunch and dinner. The dinner menu features steak and seafood options with a touch of Montana. We use local organic produce when in season, all desserts are handmade by our executive pastry chef and freshly-prepared with nightly features, and the Boat Club's bar has wine, beer, and cocktail options to complement any meal.

Come dine with us for a night out that you won't forget!

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 863-4040 ext. 4040
  • Website
    https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/eat-drink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Morrison
  • Catering
    Meet us at the Lake. For a memorable meeting for three or two hundred, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake provides the perfect location. The Executive Board room, poolside room and private dining room are perfect for small, intimate gatherings. With more than 6000 square feet, the conference room easily accommodates larger groups. Divisible by three, it provides flexibility for your meeting plans. For receptions and pre-dinner cocktails, select from the inside pre-function area or enjoy an outdoor event lakeside. Wireless or high-speed internet access is available in all meeting rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Join us in our lakeside private dining room that seats up to 12 guests or our private lakefront event room that seats up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Heather Shoff: (406) 863-4000
  • Location
    1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
  • Neighborhood
    Whitefish
  • Cross street
    Wisconsin Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet is complimentary and self-parking is available across the street at our Viking Lodge.
  • Entertainment
    Join us in the Boat Club for live entertainment every Wednesday and Saturday evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 666 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Montana

    Great for scenic views

  • Montana

    Steakhouse

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Service

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Ambiance

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for business meals

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Great for fine wines

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Romantic

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for special occasions

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Most Booked

666 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Menu was nothing like what was online, service was amazing but the food was just okay

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  2. CJAlpineRailTours

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience5
    Service was choppy. After 4 wine requests finally a bottle was found. Food (Steak) was not good. Dessert was offered before we were finished dining. Obviously this server was new and not trained well. Property did not earn its 5 star rating for the Boat Club Restuarant. 3 of us dined that evening. Waited forever for drinks. Although this was our 3rd visit we will not be back. C J Alpine Travel Club

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  3. MOdiner

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful views, great service and excellent food. Was a terrific experience in dining out.

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  4. LesG

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Overall disappointing. The $64 steak fillet was charred, overcooked and tasted like charcoal. Service was mediocre. Did not expect a fine dinning establishment to have flies landing on the food while dinning. Overpriced for what you get.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. LoriC

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are long time customers of the Boat Club and The Lodge, though we cannot enjoy it as often as we would like. We brought guests from the east coast and we were all treated beautifully. We are amazed that you are able to continue pulling off such great service and wonderful culinary delights through such challenging times. Bravo to all.

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  6. Paul

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere. A little loud but still able to hear each other. Food is fantastic but prices are high. Complimentary valet service was a very nice touch.

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  7. PeggyR

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was fabulous. Exactly what I was looking for Drinks and dinner outside next to the lake looking at mountains. What more could you ask for

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  8. bjoh461

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although the dinner menu is fairly limited, the food was excellent - well prepared and presented - and the service was great. Our server was attentive when needed, but did not rush us through dinner. Very nice view of the lake from the dining room. We would definitely go back when in the area.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My food was a bit over cooked but they tried to remedy that. Wait staff was terrific!!!!

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  10. KarenS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful view and outstanding food! The service is excellent!

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  11. wildlc

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening. The service was fantastic. The food was excellent too. We are glad we picked this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. They gave us a window seat, so we had a beautiful view of the lake. We would definitely go there again.

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  12. janet

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting with incredible food. Interesting menu which didn’t disappoint. Took out of state guests who were blown away by it.

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  13. KarinG

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    We ordrers our 1st drinks and appetizers together. Our appetizers arrive 35 minutes later, Our second order of drinks at the same time. We receiver the Kain course 30 minutes later. They compt the dessert It was a pretty ugly experience It was all the kitchen’s fault,

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was amazing! Our dinner which was delivered by the chef himself was excellent.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place on the water with phenomenal servers and great food. Well done!

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  16. GingerB

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    It took an hour and 40 minutes for our food to be served. Our server was really good. Not her fault. One of the steaks was under cooked and had to be sent back. They did comp that dinner and server gave us a free dessert. Food was ok. The location is beautiful for the sunset.

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  17. Baz63

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience1
    Our server Lori was beyond friendly & accommodating! She actually took a photo of our group at sunset which was very much appreciated. I will say, the steaks were tasty but way over-salted. The menu was sparse as well. I left a treasured shrug shawl over the back of my chair & returned the next day to retrieve & the restaurant sent me to the front desk & no one turned it in. They could have cared less…sad. I dont like leaving bad reviews because Lori was a true gem!

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  18. KimberlyT

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go to when i have special guests in from out of town. Service and food are always exceptional. Collin had great recommendations for wine and entrees!

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  19. RichA

    Montana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I have eaten here a few times over the last 2 years. The current menu is a bit limited and there were no specials. Requested a table outside which we were given but it was at the side door so not much view.

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  20. RyanC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jean has been our waitress the last few visits we’ve been there and we couldn’t be happier with her fine work!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I liked it, sat inside. Service was great. Would go again

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  22. BrittneyW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Way over priced for the food quality. The appetizers were truly lacking and I have worked in the restaurant industry for many years. I would suggest sticking to cocktails and views here

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food were excellent but menu prices were too pricey. It’s the kind of place you would go for a very special occasion.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Anniversary dinner. Christine was excellent.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We sat down immediately and the waiter took our drink order. They arrived after 25 minutes. Our appetizers arrived after 1hr 15 minutes. The food was good. Limited menu but the service was not attentive.

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  26. KRich

    Montana

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having dined many times at the Boat Club, service and quality of food has improved significantly. Many offerings are rather high priced but you can choose lower priced options

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  27. Coconut

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting outside if you can. The inside of the restaurant can be dark and noisy. Pretty view outside is also a bonus.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The staff was great. Great service. Good food. If you have food allergies they are great at accommodating you. Can’t say enough about how great the staff was.

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  29. AmandaD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere on the deck, service & food leave something to be desired. Nobody seems to care that you’ve waited late to eat so you could reserve a table (it wasn’t even close to full), the kitchen is out of two of four things you try to order (“it’s Monday”) and when you do order your third choice, it comes with the wrong ingredients (feta masquerading as goat cheese). The server tried to remedy the situation with a free piece of cheesecake, but it was too little too late. Maybe just cocktails on the deck? Or the tiki bar? Either way, we won’t be back..

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  30. GuyP

    Houston

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    Service was slow and the food was just okay for the price.

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  31. larryp

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    This place was a big disappointment. We ordered the "Rack of Venison" - which turned out to be two little medallions of meat with a dried-up, overcooked piece of squash for $65. Our other dish - the Pork with Mole Sauce was a plain chunk of meat with a tiny bit of sauce for $50. When we asked for more sauce, our waitress disappeared for 5 minutes then reappeared to tell us that the chef required us to pay $4 extra for more sauce. We finally got the sauce, but by then, the meat was cold. The views here are nice, but the food and service here are not up to par.

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  32. LizD

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view of the lake is so beautiful coupled with delicious food . Always a pleasure.

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  33. Chuck

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We're local, but first timers, and this was the nicest dinning experience we have had since moving to to the Flathead valley four years ago. Wagyu steaks were cooked perfectly, and the service was excellent. Originally from the Chicago area, so our expectations bar is set pretty high.

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  34. Sarah

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    It was overpriced for the value provided. The menu was very limited and they were out of several drink options such as beers and liquors.

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  35. LizD

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal !!! Wonderful service and a beautiful view of the lake

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  36. Jessica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at the Boat Club! The food was great, we had salmon and New York strip. The wine was delicious & the views / service was incredible. Highly recommend.

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  37. Summer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved Jean our server! Food was good but we miss some of the items from the old menu.

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  38. SarahS

    Montana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Sea bass was amazing but the rest of the meals weren't cooked to each person's satisfaction. They all were expensive for the end result. The staff is kind but they are stressed and understaffed due to people not wanting to work here or are unable to afford to live here in the Flathead Valley. Overall I wish it would have been better it has been a few years since I have dined at the Boat Club restaurant.

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  39. CarolB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Jean, was outstanding. The Huckleberry Mud Pie was outrageously good!!

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  40. LloydB

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful dinner experience - the server was exceptional, friendly, courteous, fantastic. Food was really good!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Boat Club Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 863-4040 ext. 4040.

The Boat Club Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 666 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boat Club Restaurant

1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wisconsin Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Whitefish
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is complimentary and self-parking is available across the street at our Viking Lodge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Morrison
  • Entertainment
    Join us in the Boat Club for live entertainment every Wednesday and Saturday evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/eat-drink
  • Phone number
    (406) 863-4040 ext. 4040
  • Catering
    Meet us at the Lake. For a memorable meeting for three or two hundred, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake provides the perfect location. The Executive Board room, poolside room and private dining room are perfect for small, intimate gatherings. With more than 6000 square feet, the conference room easily accommodates larger groups. Divisible by three, it provides flexibility for your meeting plans. For receptions and pre-dinner cocktails, select from the inside pre-function area or enjoy an outdoor event lakeside. Wireless or high-speed internet access is available in all meeting rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Join us in our lakeside private dining room that seats up to 12 guests or our private lakefront event room that seats up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Heather Shoff: (406) 863-4000
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