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    Boathouse on the Bay

    3.9 (3.3k reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Karen M.

    We celebrated 2 birthdays yesterday after a Duffy ride with London Boat. We had such a great time in the newly remodeled patio with an ocean view. Our waitress topped off the evening with 2 beautiful ice cream scoops topped with caramel (1 for each birthday person) . We closed the restaurant down.

    Scampi
    Suzanne S.

    What a lovely place to catch dinner. Joe started as our server then it switched to Jeff. Both were so courteous and gave great service. The food is delicious. Key is to go about 4 PM. Happy hour starts at 4 and the dinner crowd hasnt shown up.

    Grey Goose vodka tonic and martini
    L D.

    I've eaten at Boathouse on the Bay several times and the food, service, and ambiance is always meets or exceeds my expectations. The patio is nice and airy with great views. There's also live music on the patio on weekends. The main restaurant has a different but still very nice feel to it. On this most recent visit, they were so busy they weren't allowing walk-in's so we sat at the bar. Sitting at the bar is our preferred seating at most restaurants. We had an amazing time. NOTE: make reservations or joint the waiting list on Yelp when you leave the house and by the time you get there you won't have to wait long at all.

    Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
    Cindy O.

    Great food and service! Attended a private event in the Regatta Room. Boathouse does a great job with private dining. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Room has a wall of glass with amazing views of Alamitos Bay![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ot has a private entrance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great venue for borthday parties and other soecial events. The menu options were very tempting!I ordered the Pan Roasted Salmon and my friends had the Flat Iron Steak. Both dishes were great picks. My salmon was very tender and flavorful served on a bed of mushroom and pea risotto. My once friend mentioned her steak had one if the best flavors she has had. Dessert was a chocolate mousse cake, nice small servings Great staff and food! I had recommended Boathouse for this event so I was very pleased it was a hit! Parking is usually very easy with lots of spots. It's a shared lot and it can can full on weekend afternoons / evenings but even so we find parking. Nice large lot.

    Loreal G.

    Everything was awesome here. I came straight from the airport for Happy Hour with my 12 year old. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio is scenic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], Jessica was great and so was the food. Parking was super easy also. I look forward to visiting again next year as this is an annual Mom and son trip.

    Shrimp
    Jasmin A.

    Came here for the second time with my boyfriend and it did not disappoint! We had a beachside table, live band playing, and mimosas - $20 for the bottle, yay! The calamari was flavorful and perfectly crisp while still being soft. The turkey club sandwich was delicious, the Krackin shrimp was bomb, and the salmon hand roll is a must. Service was fast even though they were busy, and everyone was helpful and friendly. We'll definitely be back!

    Calamari
    Robbie R.

    I just picked up one of my big bosses at the Long Beach Airport and he wanted to take me out to lunch. We walk up to this Boathouse on the Bay and I'm glad I dressed up better then what I usually wear doing field location work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place looks pretty fancy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I assume seafood is the big thing here. We get seated. The boss says he's been here before and likes the place. One thing I can say, working for this company, they sure don't cheap out on expenses! I'm looking over the menu all while trying to have enlightening and fascinating conversation. The boss say, how bout and order of fries to start, so with the drink orders we add a side of fries. The drinks and fries arrive and I will say, those were some of the best fries I ever had. Then he orders an order of the fried calamari. For entrees he orders the Linguini and Clams and I get the fish and chips. Yeah, I know better than to order the big ass ribeye when you go out with the boss, unless he orders that too. We talk business and stuff, and the fried calamari arrive. I'll say these are damn tasty! Next, my fish and chips arrive along with the Boss's Clam dish. My fish was a nice big piece of real fish filet, not those frozen fish fingers you get at some places and sports bars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, this was a great place for lunch or dinner and has great views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't see the bill, but I figure it was expensed for sure.

    Lomo Saltado with Sweet Potato Fries no Yucca Fries
    Jenn H.

    My first time here, I ordered the pear martini which was delicious, it tasted just like pears. For our entrees, I chose the Lomo Saltado and my friend chose the Rosemary Jidori Chicken. Both entrees were great, very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The staff was so nice as we decided if we wanted to sit on the patio or inside. I will definitely be back when I'm in town.

    Ramon J.

    We celebrated our 13th anniversary dinner last night and we were seated at the patio. We waited a bit longer before the server came. We ordered our cocktails and the server recommended the best seller, it is pretty good and refreshing. We ordered the trio appetizers, halibut and sea bass for our entrees and both great dishes. And the dessert which is light and delicious . Overall we enjoyed our evening, descent service. Small details like we were not ask if we do not mind being seated at the patio instead of the main dining area and if we are celebrating any occasion. It is not a big deal for us but worth mentioning for others.

    Views
    Malisa R.

    Located right on the harbor. The views are incredible. There is complimentary parking up to 3 hours too. This was a happy surprise since the restaurant has a prime location. We were seated at our table which was outside and right next to the window. Our waitress was Hillary and she was so cheerful and kind. She was such a great server! We started off with the trio which comes with Brussel sprouts, calamari, and shrimp. It was nice to have a sample platter. For dinner I ordered the seabass and my party ordered the halibut. The halibut was the way to go! Wowee. So delicious! For dessert, we ordered the mud pie schooner to share! So good. It was so hard to share.

    This was one of their specials, but I didn't go on Thursday. I went on Wednesday.   Great price at $14.99.
    Connie M.

    Came here to taste their throwback happy hour specials. $14.99 for a full halibut dinner with asparagus and rice. The lobster sauce was absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music and great views and great food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Batter Shrimp
    Johny L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]One of the best view in Long Beach/Seal beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great for big group events, bring back memories looking across the bay to Alamitos Yacht Club, where we got married at. Plenty of items from sushi to steak but top of the list for meme is their fish and chips and their batter shrimp, sushi is a hit or miss. Also, plus is on the weekend. They have live music on the patio. bartender, great and on point.

    Terry J.

    I've been coming to the Boathouse for many years. Learned they no longer offer crab legs....my absolute favorite. The Shrimp was served beautifully but was warm to the touch and the Cocktail sauce was nothing more than ketchup...even after attempts to add horseradish and lemon juice. The ceviche lacked flavor...needed lime juice and Cilantro. The Spicy Alamitos roll was good but needed Ponzu sauce. We ordered another one and asked for ponzu sauce. It was the highlight of the meal. We opted to pass on main entrees. Service was slow..pleasant but Slow. A big miss overall tonight. Something has changed...if you look at my previous reviews I was a huge fan.

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    Ask the Community - Boathouse on the Bay

    Is this self parking or valet?

    Self parking

    Where can I take water taxi from to the Boathouse to avoid parking?

    Shoreline in Downtown LB has a water taxi that will drop you off right next to Boathouse

    Do I need to make reservations or can I just walk in?

    It's best to make a reservation. They will take a walk in; how

    What is the dress code?

    Casual.

    Do they have gluten and dairy free options?

    Not sure. You could call them... they do have some vegan options.

    Do they allow dogs on the outdoor patio?

    No they do not only Ada service animals

    Is this place wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, I saw ramps around outside, and inside is flat. I'm sure staff willing accommodate access for a wheelchair inside.

    Do you have Happy hour?

    Yes, they do

    How's parking, in terms of availability?

    There is a decent amount of parking and it's free!

    Do you have a private room that will seat about 25? Lunch, dinner or brunch

    Yes, there are two areas for private events up to 75 people capacity. There is the Regatta Room, which is inside the restaurant. You need to arrange in advance and minimums apply depending on how many people and time of day.

    Do they do half price sushi on tuesdays still July 2022?

    Don't know

    Is there a brunch on Saturdays?

    I am not sure.

    Do they have live music every day?

    I believe it's only on Sunday. I've been to this location on Saturday and other days of the week and they didn't have live music.

    Is this a good place for singles to grab a drink and a bite?

    I'm not a single but I would think it would be, if you like looking into the ocean, sitting at the bar, or outside I'd like to think so. I mean if I was, I'd come to this place and hang.

    Is proof of vaccination required?

    Nope

    I'm planning on coming tomorrow. Do you need to show proof of vaccination?

    Not when I went

    Is there a kids menu? My kiddo has to eat gluten free, what choices are there for kids?

    Yes!

    Is there a Corkage fee?

    How much

    Bottomless mimosa brunch?

    No when I was there there was no offers for Bottomless Mimosas. We had to order by the glass or purchase a bottle unfortunately!

    Do you have BYOB option? Corkage fee?

    I'm not sure

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    Pacific Coast Fish

    Pacific Coast Fish

    4.7
    (282 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I've been here twice now and have not been disappointed! The food is always fresh and excellent! My…read morefavorites are the clam chowder and the fish tacos. I need to come back for sushi night. The service has been great! Our waitress Gracie couldn't have been sweeter. She knows the menu well, and was quick to offer suggestions. She was super attentive and patient with us as we had a lot of questions :) It's a really cute place tucked away in a shopping center. Definitely worth visiting!!

    Came to Pacific Coast Fish for a quick bite in between my sons basketball games that were about 5…read moreminutes away. The plan was to share a few snacks. It didn't go that way once we went through the menu. lol My husband ordered the fish and chips which he absolutely loved. The fish was dense and not overly battered. The fish was fresh and buttery. I got a poke bowl, it was full of flavor and the fish was not fishy. My son got a yellow tail fish bowl, it had many ingredients and flavors that he really enjoyed. We also got the crudo to share which was generous and delicious. After starting our meals we added a clam chowder because at this point we just had to know. It was actually so good, it had great flavor. Not just salty. I liked the big chunks of veggies that were in there but I would have liked just a few more pieces of clam. Service was extremely friendly and attentive from start to finish. This restaurant was a great find, it had modern decor, was not too bright or loud and had a small amount of seating at the bar and lots of tables.

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    Walt's Wharf

    Walt's Wharf

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    The food was excellent The service in the waitresses were…read morevery nice The restaurant is comfortable. The ambience is really nice. Who doesn't love Beachtown seafood restaurant

    Coming to the Seal Beach area and especially Main Street Seal Beach, Walt's Wharf I'm sure has been…read morepart of this seal beach history for decades. We finally got the chance to give it a try. Upon entry we were greeted by the hostess but for some reason, I did not feel a sincere welcome. We were seated in an area where you had a nice view of Main Street and the crowds of people walking down Main street. Since it was our first time, we took a few minutes to go over the menu and decide on what to order. I don't know if our server was getting annoyed with us but she seemed a bit short or cold. Again, I didn't feel this sincerity of the staff appreciating we are there to give them business. When we finally were able to order, we also asked for bread. When our server left to put our order in, we waited for a while and we felt she forgot we wanted bread. She came with my soup and my wife's salad but no bread. So I asked again, and she said of course, but I sensed this feeling like I'm asking for too much. Maybe she was having a bad day and couldn't really get herself to be friendly or give us the feeling that they are happy we are there. The bread finally was brought over and we truly enjoyed the clam chowder and the Walt's salad which went well with the warm sourdough roll. At least the food was timed appropriately and the entree came when we were finished with our soup and salad. Our entree, the Trout Almandine was delicious. With a nice char to the skin and a nice grilled flavor to the trout. Their rice and green beans were the perfect accompaniment to our fish. Things got better towards the end of the meal to make it a nice lunch. I would come back just for the clam chowder. It was so full of clams in every spoonful and also not overboard with potatoes as most seafood restaurants tend to do to be able to have less clams in it. There is a variety of seafood choices and I would like to try a different choice the next time I come back.

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    The Crab Pot

    The Crab Pot

    3.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Haven't been here since 2017. Loved it then (see review) and loved it again yesterday. NOT SURE…read moreWHY THERE ARE SO MANY HATERS on Yelp who reviewed this place, but I can't get enough. The seafood is SO FRESH and delicious. I had a few choices in mind, but went for the Prawns Cocktail and can't stop thinking of it today. (I want to go back already).... The homemade cocktail sauce is wonderful - make sure you mix in the dollop of horseradish though else you'll burn your eyes out! My boss had the salmon tacos and he's a regular here, so he knew he'd love them.... The place is HUGE, so it never looks crowded at lunch time, but the gentleman who sat us was very pleasant in trying to get us a perfect view while we dined and our waitress, "Lyndsey Server D" was exceptionally nice and attentive. The only question/complaint was that I got charged for the so-called complimentary Sourdough Loaf & Butter, which is absolutely fresh, hot and delicious! (I'm totally a bread lover/expert!!) Maybe it's no longer complimentary, but disappointed about that as many Yelpers also mentioned it being comp in their review.... I'll be back before another 9 years pass...

    Service wasn't that great. Servers did their job which was…read morethe bare minimum. Food was ok but pricy. The worst part was the charge 18 percent tip was forced which I wasn't warned about. Force 18 percent tip is robbery. And the check at the end asks for even more tip. The food was pricey as it is, and the 18 percent basically added another 10 bux to the check. The empty restaurant was a dead giveaway

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    Alaskan king crab, sausage (added) , potatoe and corn with Cajun seasoning
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    Osteria Mare Blu

    Osteria Mare Blu

    4.6
    (101 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I feel like this weekend we've hit the jackpot with restaurants. We took note of the menu in the…read morewindow as we walked by a few nights ago decided to return. This Italian restaurant was a great find. The decor simple but perfect for this coastal restaurant. It's all shades of blue and white and aqua, with photos of coastal Italy. There is a bar with some wine and beer, but I'm not sure if I noticed any other alcohol. A great special that they have on tuesdays, wednesdays, and Thursdays. For $50 for a couple, you get your choice of appetizer, two entrees, and gelato for dessert. For appetizer, there were two choices: mixed salad or fried zucchini and mozzarella with spicy tomato sauce. We chose the mixed salad, and it was perfectly dressed and very good. There were several options for entrees. I choose the caccio e pepe, and hubby choose Salmon Piccata with potatoes and vegetables. Both were delicious! We finished the meal with two scoops each of gelato. There were several flavors to choose from, but we are a little boring--I got chocolate and strawberry, hubby got chocolate and vanilla. I think our server may have been the daughter of the chef, as I heard them talking and laughing together in Italian. She was great, attentive and very sweet. I am sure we will be back. This is just the kind of place thats right up our alley.

    I was taken here on a date with my significant other, and it ended up being such a lovely…read moreexperience. It's an intimate Italian restaurant inspired by the waterfront. The decor is minimal and calming, mimicking the movement and tones of the water, almost like dining on a boat. We sat at the bar top and were warmly greeted by who I believe was the owner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragù bianco, served with a pink sauce, and my significant other got the ravioli. The ingredients tasted fresh and rich, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared without being heavy. We paired our meal with two glasses of wine, which complemented the dishes perfectly. Overall, the food was great. Compliments to the young chef and our waiter as well, both really added to the experience.

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    lalc Smoked BBQ & Seafood

    lalc Smoked BBQ & Seafood

    4.6
    (301 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Takes reservations

    The entry way is low key and if you were in a hurry, you just might walk right past this local gem…read more The inside ambiance is equally low key and casual, with a beach laid back style that belies a good bbq place. The pulled pork is the main attraction, followed by the brisket and tri tip. The cabbage slaw features a red cabbage or white cabbage version. It's presented drier, crunchier and was quite tasty. It is a refreshing departure from the watery soggy slaw found in so many other places. Decent street parking availability. Since we had the pulled pork (South Carolina style) on an earlier visit last month, we ordered the tri tip plate, the tri tip sandwich and the house burger respectively and we really enjoyed each item. The meat was juicy without being smothered by the sauce. The egg bread toast that came with the plate was just right -- slightly crunchy on the edges but soft in the middle and was seasoned with a garlic butter. Heavenly. Prices were reasonable and the portions were ample. The server was wonderful --- polite, helpful and efficient, mixed with a casual beach vibe but did not miss a beat. This adult beverages featured some wines that paired well with the menu items while the list of beers was sufficient and comfortably priced. A good neighborhood gem and recommended with no hesitation. We will be back.

    Came here to try out their Friday burger special. $6.99 for their backyard burger and $9.99 with a…read moreside. Pretty good deal if I do say so myself. We came in for lunch and we got sat right away. I ordered my burger protein style (lettuce wrapped). It was average, nothing special but very good for the price. I also got the sweet potato fries which were yummy. We also tried their lemon pepper wings. Pretty average as well.

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    Boathouse on the Bay - steak - Updated August 2026

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