The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

Name: The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club
Address: 521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT, United States, 06880
Telephone: (203) 227-3399
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

600 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 227-3399

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Jason Milanese
Catering
Catering events are available. Please reach out directly to discuss your event. boathouse@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.
Private party contact
Nancy Burke: (203) 227-3399

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

Popular dishes

What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Connecticut
Outdoor Dining
Connecticut
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GrahamM
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service4ambience2
The restaurant management team did their office work at the bar right next to our table. Lots of paperwork, discussions, etc. while having cocktails. They should have done this elsewhere, sight unseen, and it was almost as if it was a staff meeting going on at times. Otherwise, the food and the wait staff were quite good.
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Ally
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience4
Our experience at the Saugatuck Boathouse was truly a disappointment. The menu is boring, neither seasonal nor innovative. The service was so slow that we had to flag down three different people to get our order placed. The only salad options are an iceberg wedge or a Caesar, which was so heavily dressed I could barely touch it. The wines listed were 3x their value, with most wines at or in the 100 dollar range. I ordered the scallops in a Thai curry, which was thin, and there were zero vegetables on my plate. For what they charged, this was a poor value. Gone is the fresh and seasonal menu that existed before Covid--and so is the formerly delicious food.
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Penny
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just lovely for my birthday lunch. Such a nice setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Outside seating not available. Their “outside” was an enclosed room’.
AM
AnneMarieG
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
It was a lovely spot and the food was good.
p
peter
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
On a beautiful evening there's no place better: overlooking the river, watching the rowing teams practice, looking at nice homes. The menu is nicely diverse and the food was tasty. Service very very good, too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Easter Brunch
LM
LaurieM
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous lunch at The Boathouse yesterday. My son & his fiancé are looking at wedding venues so we decided tho go for lunch to test the food...... All I can say is everything from appetizers to dessert was outstanding!! Such a lovely atmosphere and outstanding food and staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service and amazing views. We had a wonderful lunch!
RJ
RogerJ
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very impressive facility with great view of the Saugatuck River from every table. First class menu and very attentive staff. Located in a private club. We were treated like members! Very pleasant experience.
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Xrdmen
New York Area
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were hoping for a different experience so we decided to drive one hr just for a nice meal and evening dinner. It was worth every effort and every penny. Special mention to Will who took such great care, it was like being home w friends without the trouble of cooking etc. The food was excellent. We ordered the salmon and the seafood risotto both excellent choices. Finished with flourless chocolate cake and the espresso kept coming! Had to make it back home… will be back soon.
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Ivera
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Small intimate place on pretty setting. Staff is terrific, food was great. Somewhat limited menu.
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Wayne
New York Area
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
The door to the gym was open and about 10’ from the open entrance to the restaurant. The wine I ordered was out of stock. The starter I ordered was not available. What we ordered was good. The real problem was the service. There were several people handling our table. They were either asking “how is everything?” or “ are you finished yet?” They would grab your plate as soon as you put your fork down, even while others at the table were still eating. There was no excuse, except lack of training and lack of management oversight, since the restaurant was empty except for us. We will not return to this restaurant until the next management change.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service!
FS
FrederickS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We really enjoy coming here. Good food and ambiance plus that gorgeous view.
AT
ArielleT
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate a birthday! Delicious blood orange margartitas and good food. Waitstaff was lovely, not rushed, very attentive without being smothering.
J
Jimmy
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and staff. Very pleasant dining experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks and awesome service.
JC
JeffC
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Will was extremely attentive and provided excellent service. All the staff was very friendly and made for a wonderful experience. We will be back.
CB
ChristinaB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is beautiful, the food delicious, and the service was polite and excellent.
WW
WilliamW
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good food and location on the River. Easy place to meet guests and out-of-towners as 95 is near. First class yacht decor and amenities.
JM
JimM
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Creative menu; outstanding riverfront setting; attentive and helpful wait-staff
K
Kiki
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! Terrific view of the Saugatuck River. Would definitely go there again!
SR
SarathiR
New York Area
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will and the team took wonderful care of us. Great food, ambience and service
AP
AlexandraP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service was amazing. Restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays.
C
Claci
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience4
We appreciated the attention from the manager and the busboy, but our waiter was negligent.
W
Westport13
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience5
The food was ok
ST
STEPHANIEK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere
AK
AytangaK
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely charming restaurant with friendly service. We will be back
BP
BarbaraP
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best view in town! Delicious, perfectly prepared food and wonderful ambiance.
NY
NYCGayFoodie
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
Pretty place. Service could be slow at times. Food was overpriced for what it was.
CB
ChrisB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Needed to book a great restaurant last minute and hadn't been familiar with the boathouse before. I think I heard they got a new chef right before Covid. Not sure if they only recently got this good or always were but definitely a top notch restaurant for the area.
CR
CarolynR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and ambiance was wonderful. Thanks to the special Restaurant Week menu, the price was very moderate. Looking forward to returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
Very nice a little noisy
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
food excellent ambience lovely and service outstanding- a lovely first experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience4
I really want to support local restaurants- the food has been rather mediocre. The staff needs better training. The bread has a $3 charge which is rather ridiculous for just an ok bread. The salmon came on a bed of vegetables and a greasy over fried potato pancake. We appreciate the atmosphere and water view but the food has to go up a couple of notches
PR
PandR
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience4
Attended The Boathouse as part of Westport's restaurant week for a prix fixe dinner. When my friend requested some bread before we placed the order, the waiter told us that would be additional and that regular pricing would apply. I told him that would be OK. He did not make it clear that it was more than the $3 for bread that was tacked on nor did he suggest that we might want to change our order to the regular menu.
The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing ClubResponded on October 24, 2021
Thank you for the great suggestion, we will make this happen! We hope to see you soon!
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colinh
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great experience. The setting is amazing and staff/management could not be nicer. Food was delicious. Will absolutely return
m
morpheus
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
somewhat overpriced for the setting and the quality of the food

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 600 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 227-3399

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
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
Jason Milanese
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. boathouse@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.
Private party contact
Nancy Burke: (203) 227-3399

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Boathouse Lobster Roll

"BLT" Salad

Truffle Parmesan Herbed Fries

Menu

What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club restaurant rated?

Is The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information