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The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club, Westport, CT

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6 (789)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.

If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.

We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck.

Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 227-3399
  • Website
    http://boathouseatsaugatuck.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Scoran
  • Catering
    Catering events are available. Please reach out directly to discuss your event. epatterson@saugatuckrowing.com
  • Private party facilities
    We host numerous special events on a weekly basis, including; baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, memorial services, bar/ bat mitzvahs and weddings.
  • Location
    521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Cross street
    2nd floor
  • Parking details
    Private lot and street parking.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from the Westport Train Station.
  • Entertainment
    "Saugy Thursday" Happy Hour offers entertainment on the patio during the summer months.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 789 people are saying

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • Fairfield

    Best Ambiance

  • Fairfield

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club offers a "wonderful experience" with "delicious" food and drinks. Guests rave about the "spectacular view" of the river and the "lovely setting." The ambience and service are consistently praised, making it a "perfect place" for special occasions or a serene dining experience.
789 Reviews

  1. pat

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Drinks and Salmon were delicious!

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  2. Kelly VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all LOVED our dining experience at The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club last night. I have become a regular, as I love the AMBIENCE, FOOD, COCKTAILS, WINE AND SERVICE. The VIEW and NATURAL LIGHTING is always SPECTACULAR. Thank you so much for always making me feel SPECIAL.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of the river. Lovely setting and very good food!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had invites friends for lunch who had just lost their eldest grandchild. It was the perfect place and they so enjoyed the time spent. It was the perfect place to have them. The food, the ambience, the beautiful views and especially our very nice and very good waiter all helped to make it a most special get together.

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  5. Alan VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for dinner with a great view and vibe Food was all delicious

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  6. Richard VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. and ambience. Recommend highly.

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  7. Craig

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The dining room is beautiful with huge windows looking out onto the river. Every table has a great view. Service is friendly and professional. We shared several small plates and one entree. All were delicious. The Cesar salad is one of the best I’ve had. The burrata was excellent. We had the scallop special with risotto. Great flavors and generous portion. We will definitely go back.

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  8. Jennifer

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service has definitely declined. We have dined here many times and also had our wedding reception here. Servers shirts were visibly soiled and appetizers were brought out at the same time as entrees. Food was okay, salmon very undercooked. Did not receive a wine list at seating and had to request one. Not sure what’s going on here but hopefully they will improve. Disappointing.

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  9. scott VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location , food and drinks . Will go back again soon

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  10. Stephanie

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Will be coming again. It’s beautiful and serene.

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FAQs

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 227-3399.

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club is rated 4.6 stars by 789 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 9 times today
Google Map for The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd floor
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot and street parking.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from the Westport Train Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Scoran
  • Entertainment
    "Saugy Thursday" Happy Hour offers entertainment on the patio during the summer months.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://boathouseatsaugatuck.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 227-3399
  • Catering
    Catering events are available. Please reach out directly to discuss your event. epatterson@saugatuckrowing.com
  • Private party facilities
    We host numerous special events on a weekly basis, including; baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, memorial services, bar/ bat mitzvahs and weddings.
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