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Boathouse Restaurant

American Restaurant$$$$

Traverse City

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7.4^/10

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"Amazing food, beautiful ambiance and spectacular views."(7 Tips)
"Perfect date night."(2 Tips)
"Must try: The Japanese Kobe beef steaks."(2 Tips)
"Great good and a great view of the bay!"(2 Tips)

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scenic views
wine
Kobe beef
good for dates
good service
grilled sandwiches
Bay
dinner
arugula
garlic
farms
pomegranate
goat cheese
lakes
well
lunch
BBQ sauce
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Christine WalterApril 5, 2013
We've actually eaten here half a dozen times bringing the most important people in our lives to enjoy it over the last several years. Always been happy with food, presentation and service.
Erin MonigoldNovember 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
A wonderful restaurant overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay. Amazing food, beautiful ambiance and spectacular views. I highly recommend! Try to get a seat by the window or on their deck.
John StockiFebruary 28, 2013
Lobster was great as well as the wine from Black Star Farms. The creme brûlée topped with cotton candy and pop rocks served in a tin container left a lot to be desired though...
KateApril 1, 2012
Great spot for lunch with a view. The Pizza Maine is incredible: lobster, crab, arugula, garlic, and goat cheese. Fried duck wings with blackberry bbq sauce are also amazing.
Karyn @konorth OJune 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The calamari steak is excellent start to the dinner. Interesting how the chef comes to talk to patrons but always ignores the tables with females only-Three out of three visits in a row.
Mark J. CarterMarch 6, 2010
Must try: The Japanese Kobe beef steaks. Unique drinks (if you ask) too: like muddled cucumber martinis and different styles of Manhattans. Great views, right on the water (ask for a window seat). Read more
Teresa ReidSeptember 10, 2013
Excellent service and food. Go at sunset to catch the beautiful view. Perfect date night.
Larry FAugust 3, 2013
The view is spectacular. I had swordfish. Best I've ever had. Highly recommend
Jack LoomisJuly 7, 2011
The whitefish is absolutely amazing! Very pricey but so worth it!! Sit outside on the patio if at all possible. Kid friendly as well!
Charles BadicsSeptember 11, 2018
The steak was $78 and worth every penny.
Cari WilliamsonJuly 12, 2013
Great good and a great view of the bay!
Andrew DaltonMarch 4, 2018
Had a terrible experience. Was treated poorly by wait staff who rushed us out of the restaurant, didn’t refill any alcoholic beverages, never checked on our meal that was cold and over cooked
Danish RahmanMay 1, 2016
Very expensive dinner options, good for romantic dates if you're not the one paying.
Sam OdleAugust 22, 2014
Great view of the lake
Angel ProngerNovember 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Dover Sole and Adelsheim Pinot Noir
Barbara DorchenAugust 8, 2017
Very disappointing. !! Went there for the lamb chops. Overcooked and flavorless. The special stuffed prime rib dish also overdone. Way overpriced.
Daniel PetersonAugust 5, 2011
Get the kids a Sparkling Pomegranate!
Sarah WhiteJuly 24, 2011
Overrated. Save your money unless you're specifically out to impress. The location IS gorgeous.

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