The Boat House has always impressed us not only for the great food and amazing staff but the ambience and great views of the Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay. Our waitperson, Holly, was very attentive and had a great sense of humor making our visit even more enjoyable. This restaurant if a "must visit" and we will be back very soon! Enjoy the summer...John, Jean and Heidi. read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - The Boat House overlooking the Sakonnet River in Tiverton, Rhode Island - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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Dinner and service were particularly impressive. Food quality was outstanding. Miso Salmon was cooked perfectly right down to the enoki mushrooms. Lamb was flavorful and tender. The breading on the portobello was light and crispy. The salad side was dressed perfectly and the sun-dried tomatoes added a perfect punch of flavor. Service was outstanding, even my toddler grandson was doted on. Would definitely return. read more

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So impressed with my experience at the boat house! Food was phenomenal, and the staff is the best all around. From the host to the server we were treated so kindly, in addition to the quick service. Both chowders are my absolute favorite. Seafood scampi and swordfish were delicious. If you are in the area you have to stop in. Also, the views and environment inside are relaxing adding to the great experience. read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - Swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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I am completely satisfied with everything that comes out of the kitchen! The service is excellent. The view of Hope Bay is amazingly beautiful. From Providence to Provincetown and my wife and I agree that the Boat House is worthy of Five Stars. For the past twelve years we've never been disappointed. read more

If you want to treat yourself to a coastal dining experience, this is my go to. The Boat House is beautiful, the portions are hearty, the service is amazing and the food is scrumptious! Only remembered to take one picture as I was taking in allll the ambiance. We ordered scallops over corn and asparagus, cucumber salad, and onion truffle dip with house made chips. read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

Service was excellent, as provided by Bliss. The view is impressive as you look out overMt. Hope Bay. The food and presentation needs a serious redo. My spouse ordered a seasonal salad, which upon presentation had zero eye appeal and zero flavor. It was replaced with another equally unattractive dish, with a few more cranberries atop the greens. To Bliss's credit, the charge for the salad was deleted from the bill. Thank you. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, and our waitress was wonderful--so friendly and naturally welcoming. She made my birthday feel extra special, which meant a lot. The ambience was calm and relaxing, perfect for a family dinner. We wished we could've caught the sunset, but the reservations were fully booked. It's such a beautiful spot regardless! My kids really enjoyed their meals too. Portions were generous, so we ended up taking some leftovers home--a great ending to a lovely evening. read more

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Two days ago, we were treated to a family lunch at the Boat House. It was a nice fall day, little breezy but the sun was out. We were seated at a window table, and had a great view of Common Fence Point in Portsmouth. We started with shared apps of Hall of Fame chowder (the best) calamari (lightly breaded with red peppers) crab cake (all crab) and shrimp corn fritter. Our mains were the lobster roll (some had cold with mayo and one had hot with butter) on a grilled brioche bun. Lots of lobster and very reasonably priced. The restaurant was hopping despite being a Wednesday afternoon. Service was great. read more

Loved this place! Everything we ordered was absolutely amazing, but the seafood scampi was the star of the show. Dessert is a must here, the crème brûlée as well as the espresso martinis, which our server recommended, were perfect. Location is also beautiful. Will def be back! read more

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I give the Boat House a 4/5. Lobster roll and tuna dish was very good. Fries could have been seasoned better. The cocktails were pretty good but not great. Great ambiance. read more

Well this was a beautiful sunset meal. It was also delicious. We had lobster rolls and drinks. The lobster rolls were perfect. So much lobster, roll was perfectly grilled, and great flavor. The fries were delicious. The service was great. We got to see a beautiful sunset meal read more

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Food : I chose pick a protein and choice of 2 sides. M Shrimp: Garlic butter OMG! Mashed potatoes and garlicky spinich. Excellent Sat outside, perfect day - perfect table Dessert: Cheesecake ( I'm fussy, this was real good!) NY Style read more

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Delicious!!!! Stopped here on the way to Newport and had an amazing meal. The view was great, service was nice and quick, and the food was perfect. Only have good things to say about this place. Must try! read more

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Another amazing restaurant from our recent road trip. This restaurant was on the list of top restaurants with amazing views in the NE- and it did not disappoint! Husband had a grilled salmon with a beurre blanc sauce and their spinach side; I had their amazing crab soup along with mussels and a prosecco herb broth. Hubby eats salmon all the time and says it's the best he's ever had anywhere. He couldn't get over the crunchy glaze on top - just kept saying "Oh my God, oh my God!" Our service was excellent and we timed our arrival to the sunset as we had read that it was amazing. Had read that it was amazing. Once again, we were not disappointed! read more

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One of my top 5 restaurants. Just walking in, you will notice a wonderful nautical decor on the water. We were a party of three. We each ordered Cocktails, appetizers, meals and desert with coffee. We each ordered three different meals, Swordfish, Chicken and Salmon along with appetizers, Shrimp cocktail and Clam chowder and then desert, Flourless chocolate cake with coffee. The cocktails and appetizers were great*, not rushed. The meals were timed perfectly and delicious. The Flourless chocolate cake and coffee certainly did not disappoint. *The clam chowder was creamy and flavorful but, it was somewhat void of the star attraction "clams", and loaded with potatoes. Other than that, the wonderful Ambiance , service and FOOD will keep us coming back for sure. read more

Sat outside on the patio at the bar. Service was very attentive and fast. Great view of the water, couple of TVs too to watch sports. Surrounded by nice people had some nice conversations with some locals. Expensive but would come back. read more

Went for our 1 year anniversary and the food here is excellent. The Christmas decorations made the ambiance very nice. The waitress was attentive and answered all of our questions. We would definitely go here again for another special occasion. read more

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I had been a somewhat regular patron of this restaurant over the years so I debated on writing a review. After speaking to several restaurant owners (not associated with this establishment) I decided to provide my feedback. On Tuesday, 11/11/25, I ate at this establishment with two friends. The first thing I noted was the high prices for mixed drinks, in particular the apple fall spritz for $17, which I found outrageous. We ordered apps- hall of fame chowder, clam chowder and a cucumber app and several martinis. Let me start by saying that the service from our waitress was phenomenal, which is not always the case. I believe her name was Nancy and she was extremely attentive. I had gotten about half way through my Hall of fame chowder when I pulled a shard of glass from my mouth, after taking a bite. I checked my martini glass and there were no chips or missing glass so I knew that it came from the bite of chowder I had just taken. I politely informed my waitress who was overly apologetic and she notified the manager who approached the table a couple minutes later. He did apologize but managed to downplay the situation, almost acting as though it was not the restaurants fault. He informed me that they removed the soup and 1 martini from my bill, which I thanked him for. As we were leaving, I tried to say goodbye to the manger but he WOULD NOT make eye contact with me. I cannot recall if he did actually say goodbye but I had made eye contact with him as we were walking toward the front so he was aware that we were leaving. For me, it wasn't about what they could do for me- removing items from the bill or providing a gift card etc., it was the managers response to the entire situation that truly disappointed me. Overall, I find most of the menu and drinks to be overpriced. The location and restaurant itself is beautiful but the service in general is inconsistent (though my waitress on this day was by far the best I have had in the 15-20 times I have been). I can only hope that they did not continue to serve that batch of their hall of fame chowder to other patrons. Due to the managers lack of concern and overall disposition I would not return to this restaurant. The sign of a great restaurant, is having staff that are not only concerned with their customers satisfaction but most importantly, taking pride in the quality of the products they are serving. This particular incident could have ended tragically and the lack of concern was deeply troubling. read more

Our party of six arrived at noon and were shown to a wonderful round table in the corner surrounded by windows looking out on a stunning water view. Our server, and everyone who assisted her, was so attentive - we were never without water in our glasses or lemon wedges or extra tartar sauce. She was great! The food was also excellent in its presentation and taste. All three men had the fish and chips which they enjoyed. Two of the others had the haddock sandwich and fries while I ordered the grilled swordfish in lemon beurre sauce and two sides: Cesar salad and Brussels! Everything was excellent. What a lovely afternoon. When we left around two there wasn't an empty seat! On a Monday afternoon! It's popular and no secret as to why! Try it, you'll be glad you did! read more

What a beautiful place to dine on a sunny and warm New England day ! The ambiance is stunning and although we did not get outdoor or window seating it was still a very pleasant experience and we strolled the grounds afterwards. Food was quality and delicious! read more

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Tough to find XMAS Eve dining even booking many weeks out. This was our spot for this year. We had the last slot for the night and the place was jammed. Of course - lots of free parking. In spite of the rush, service was very good except for the cocktails (overwhelmed bar?). We were seated in the "weatherized" outdoor patio so generally "comfortable." Cocktails were followed by a dozen oysters ($42). Decent but all were "Portsmouth" - salty and a bit small. Not the best we had lately. "Bread and butter board" ($5) is a good add. Entrees were seafood scampi, salmon, and crab and squid ink linguine (one of the daily specials and the star of the night). Add a glass of wine and holiday tip and damages were $300. A nice night but still searching for what we hope can be our regular XMAS Eve spot. read more

The bread board was a delightful way to start our meal. The swordfish special was fresh and delicious, layered with flavors. The paella was wonderful too. The service was top notch, and the ambiance was so beautiful by the bay! Great wine and drink selection and the dessert OMG! We celebrated our anniversary and at least three of the staff wished us a happy anniversary. Nice touch! Newport Restaurant groups have some amazing restaurants. I've been to most and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended. read more

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Not our first time here but my first review for it. We had an impromptu lunch which was very, very good. Initially the host tried to seat us at the bar but we said no, and then we were offered a lovely booth. We didn't have a reservation so I understand but there were lots of tables available. Anyway our waitress was superb... friendly, efficient, quick to take care of us. I had clam chowder and the wedge salad, both were delicious. My husband had the stuffies special and the haddock sandwich. He said both were excellent particularly the sandwich. He doesn't like stuffies with too much bread and these did not! For dessert we had the lemon mascarpone cake with a lemon sorbet which was perfect for the hot day that it was. I finished off with a delicious espresso served with rock candy for sugar. All around a really wonderful Meal. Highly recommend. read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - My husband enjoyed a very yummy looking lemon drop martini - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

Went for my friend's 84th birthday, she had been longing to go. She had the simple scallops and enjoyed them. I had the Sole Meunière. Sadly it was more than disappointing! 2 tiny pieces of sole, which were over cooked, on top of a pitiful few spinach leaves mixed in with lemon caper gremolata, and beurre blanc. The capers were tasteless and the beurre blanc was almost non existent. Had it not been my friend's birthday, I would have sent the meal back, but I didn't want to spoil her celebration. I will say they did get the desserts right! The Lemon Mascarpone, crème brine and cheesecake were delicious and delightful. Very disappointing! read more

Amazing food. The lobster roll was amazing. The views of the water were incredible. I appreciate the amount of lobster on the roll. The Cioppino was great with the white sauce read more

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Beautiful spot. From the water views to the service to the food. Yummmmm The Caesar salad was perfect. Filet? Couldn't ask for better. Service was wonderful, attentive but not overbearing. Did I tell you about the smashed potatoes? read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - Filet - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

Two recent lunches here. Wonderful view. Staff and service was great. Lobster roll delicious as was the Tuscan chicken sandwich , shrimp and corn fritters and haddock sandwich. Wine pours are measured , 6 oz maybe? Definitely a great spot, really enjoyed it. read more

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Six of us dined here. It would have been even better earlier so that we could have enjoyed the view. A pleasant place designed around a long bar flanked by tables. Our server Kathleen was attentive and efficient. Only two of us were drinking this evening except for sparkling water and so we quickly got on to ordering food. Starting with calamari and a crab cake which we shared- both were delicious. Other choices followed: bolognese, grilled shrimp, two orders each of short ribs and swordfish- all of which were good but not exceptional. We were full and unable to have any dessert. The check came to around $270 and we took some food home. We are Rewards members but haven't been here for a while, although we frequently dine at their sister restaurants in Newport and Providence. This restaurant is worth a visit. Three and a half stars- not quite four. read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - Dining with friends - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

From the ambiance to the view to the food everything was great! Tried both chowders absolutely amazing. Both creamy and rosy in flavor. Loved my fish and chips. Fish was nowhere near greasy and the fish was lightly battered. The Cole slaw definitely had a different taste but was really good. The lobster roll, stuffed with giant chunks of lobster meat. Probably one of the better ones that we have had. Can't wait to come back in the summer and enjoy the outdoors as well. Thank you! read more

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Wonderful restaurant with great views. Huge patio for outdoor dining. Service was excellent and so was the food! The Hot Crab Dip was amazing! I added a piece of grilled salmon to their wedge salad and it was fantastic! There are chairs sprinkled around the back lawn to sit and enjoy the views. Highly recommend!! read more

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The food and service was excellent. The view and atmosphere added to our great experience. I highly recommend the Boat House!

The view will take you to a place that you only see in post cards. The bay view and decor makes the perfect evening for a romantic date, drinks at the bar with special friends and celebration of your BIRTHDAY. I myself had celebrated my birthday at this venue several times. Making this venue one of my go places in Rhode Island for a cuisine experience. Totally recommend for those with exquisite taste. read more

Updating my review to say this is always a consistent and lovely experience at this waterside restaurant. The Nashville cauliflower was very good and the "Hall of Fame" chowder was their personal twist on NE chowder! Staff is always incredibly knowledgeable and professional. The ambiance is lovely, especially if you can get a side at the window to look out over the water. As mentioned, they book up quickly so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. I wish I could just walk in sometimes, though! read more

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The first time I went here was for a bridal shower on a rainy day. Often large events like this are not the best showings for restaurants but I was very impressed with the Boat House. The bartender was friendly and quick. We sampled quite a few different cocktails and they all were well made. The event was on an outdoor patio with a roof, convenient for the rainy day. Even with the rain, was still a lovely spot to sit outside and admire the views. There was a brief moment when the sun came out and another couple actually got engaged down by the water! The head of the waitstaff very enthusiastically brought the couple complementary glasses of champagne! If anyone is looking to get engaged, this is a good spot! The food was great especially for a buffet. It was a brunch selection including salad, grilled chicken and salmon, frittatas, cinnamon bun French toast. It all was excellent, especially the salmon and the French toast! I look forward to coming back here for a regular meal and having just as lovely as a time! read more

Boat House Waterfront Dining - Brunch buffet with breads, yogurt, salad, frittata, and more - Seafood Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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Good food. Great view. Staff was very nice. It was very busy o. At Thursday night. I recommend reservations.

Returned here for a special occasion dinner. I was very disappointed. Our server was terrible, she left us alone and untended to for long periods of time. I was served the wrong soup (ordered chowder and got something else) and the server never came back to check on us and I was unable to ask for the correct item. Food was mediocre. Ambiance is mixed as the views are spectacular but the noise level is simply unpleasant. Will not be back. read more

The Boat House never disappoints. Today was a great experience from beginning to end. We were seated by a window overlooking the bay, which on this cold but sunny day was beautiful! Christen our server couldn't have been more helpful; she is knowledgeable, kind and professional. The drinks were excellent, as were the appetizers. My wife had the filet mignon; she hesitates to order steak when we go out but this was perfect. I had the swordfish and it was great also. For location, ambience, quality of food and service, I highly recommend! read more

Excellent ambiance and service! Food is consistent. Not over the top memorable but very good. The atmosphere and view is the real draw. read more

Always a GREAT experience dining at the Boat House! Last night was no exception. Our server Holly was wonderful: attentive, knowledgeable, funny, engaging. She made a few suggestions that we right on. My meal began with a side-sized Caesar salad. Finished it and almost licked the bowl. We order the Bread Board for the table. Bread was nicely toasted, and the butter spread was sweet, spicy, yummy. For my main, I ordered the char grilled swordfish, which arrived atop roasted cauliflower puttanesca, with preserved lemon herb gremolata. OMG! GOOD! read more

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Everything is great here, from the cleanliness to the delicious food. The prices are reasonable and the service is great, Never have been disappointed and the bone in wings are so crispy and to die for !! read more

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