Pros: Food is good quality... Environment is beautiful. Our waitress was so nice Cons... Portions do not match the price. I ordered the grilled seafood platter which came with a few bay scallops and small shrimp...scampi style...and a thin filet (mahi). I'll probably give this place another shot at some point to be fair. I'm giving 4 stars because there's no way to give a 3 1/2. read more

My husband and I generally like going to The Boathouse Landing but might have to rethink that in the future. I ordered one of the most expensive dishes on the menu $29.99 and he ordered a $15.99 coconut chicken salad along with two diet cokes. When we got the check they had calculated the check with a 20% service charge. We asked what it was and was told it was 16% for her and 4% for the kitchen. Nothing based on the service or how good the food was an automatic 20%. No warning at all! As they were seating, another customer that server said have you been to the boathouse before and the customer said yes. So she stated you are aware of the service charge then. The customer said yes. Maybe us saying something about it is why she said that, not sure, but we were never informed and we've never had that explained to us before either. read more

The Boathouse Landing - Captain Seafood Platter it was okay for taste but nothing special. - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

I really wish there was something good I could say about this place. Unfortunately, I got nothing. Went there for a second time in a long time, because the first time was not so great. NOTHING has changed. The food is just meh, bland!! The fish was over cooked and chewy, the vegetables that came with the entree were mushy. For $32 dollars the fillet of grouper I received was small, thin and as stated, over cooked. Did I mention the price? $32 for grouper with a little shredded crab meat on the top, vegetables and rice. 2 entrees, an appetizer, 1 mixed drink and 2 cans of beers. Yes cans. $130 dollars. They also charge an automatic "Service" charge of 20%. 16% goes to your server, and 4% goes to the kitchen. Sorry, tips are earned, they are not automatic. I generally do tip 18-20% anyway, but that is for me, the customer to decide, not the restaurant owner. I did find something good to say! Obviously, the location is nice and sitting on the deck is great. The hush puppies are also really good. But, outside of that. No thanks. Won't be back anytime soon, if ever. read more

The catch of the day was so good. It was trigger fish with fried crawfish tails. Service was very good to with very attentive service. We sat outside and was so peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. read more

The Boathouse Landing - Board showing specials. - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

The food was fairly good but not the best on the Gulf coast. This is the deal... you order your food with a warning. You're gonna get charged at 20% gratuity fee plus another 3% operational fee. This is to "keep the price down. read more

Food was great. We had complimentary hush puppies with a strawberry butter to start with. The catch of the day was triggerfish so I had that blackened on a sandwich. My husband had the shrimp kebab. The fish tasted light and fresh, the shrimp was big and had a great sauce on it. Only weird thing was a built in 20% service charge that I don't usually see very often for a casual place like this. We also thought the portion of shrimp was a bit small, considering his cost more than mine and I had a huge piece of fish. But overall, great service, great flavors, great view of the water and live music downstairs. read more

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Great local waterfront seafood restaurant... Tried TBL on a recommendation from the hotel staff... Great choice, as this place was awesome. It looks like an house when you pull-up, with an old school feel. TBL has a nice outdoor patio right on the water and had a constant breeze coming off the water. The service was excellent, the food came out fast and it was fresh and well-prepared. The only complaint is there's this weird 20% service fee that they add to your bill (something about covering servers/cooks gratuity, etc.)... Didn't really didn't understand that (thought that's what tips are for, but I digress), but this lil place was still good and worth a stop when in the Niceville area. read more

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Had a pretty good time here, their hush puppies and fruit butter are crazy good. My chicken sandwich was okay and fries were ok but I generally enjoy coming here. They have a wonderful view and pretty good food. The mushrooms stuffed with crab were pretty tasty. All in all it was a great time with okay food. read more

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Employees we noticeably complaining while customers walked in. We got the crab and shrimp dip and it was okay, if we were at a dive bar. Our food was sub par at best, my wife didn't finish her stuffed shrimp because it was in a pool of grease from the sauce. I got the lobster tacos and it was just very normal. Server was sweet and the drinks were decent. We ate by the water which was super nice, would maybe come back for a drink, nothing else. read more

The Boathouse use to be so-so years ago, but the past few times have been surprisingly really good. Both the food and service! It's now on my regular list of restaurants in the Niceville area! read more

Nice outdoor atmosphere. Enjoyed lunch on the deck overlooking the water. Our server was very friendly and helpful and the lunch was good. Wife had the grouper fingers and I the seafood platter. read more

The food was good, the service was ok, the ambiance was good. The downfall was the fact that I was told when I ordered they automatically add a 20% tip. Now I'm sure it's to cover the dirtbags that don't tip properly. We had a party of 2. When the bill arrived it was actually 20.59% plus they added a 3% service fee. That doesn't sound like much but when they do it for every customer it definitely adds up. When I asked the waitress what that was for she said it's so they don't have to keep adjusting the prices. That's BS! If you have bad service you have no recourse when tipping. I will not be darkening their door way again. read more

My daughter and I went for a Sunday brunch. The ambiance is nice enough and the waitstaff acted attentive but the food was subpar. If crab is one of their specialties, then why did the Lump Crabmeat taste shredded, like it was freeze-dried? The aftertaste was the kicker. This was the worst omelet I have ever had and I was forced to pay full price. Consider yourself warned!! read more

Food was delicious as always. My go-to is the blackened fish tacos or the boom boom shrimp salad. Pleasant, relaxed atmosphere right in the bay. Fantastic, friendly service easily makes this spot one to frequent. read more

Great food and view on the bayou. Lots of tables with water views. Service was excellent.

Not super impressed. The best things we had were the sweet tea and the hush puppies. Everything else was mediocre. I had the blackened fish tacos. The wasabi aioli was basically just wasabi, and it was extremely overpowering. Ruined the tacos. The chips were very thick and hard to eat. My wife had surf and turf. The steak was okay, nothing to write home about, but the mahi was not good. No seasoning at all. The crab CAKE appetizer was 17$ and it's a SINGLE crab cake. It wasn't that flavorful. The service also had something to be desired. The gentleman that served us never told us his name, didn't welcome us, and wasn't personable. The setting wasn't very nice either, the tables were on the opposite side of the lights and the lights were really bright, meaning that when we were talking to our server, we couldn't really see his face. Overall I'd say 2.2 out of 5. Food was lacking, service was lacking, and so was the general layout. The prices were also pretty high. I cannot recommend this restaurant read more

Not so good. Greasy boring experience! Too bad... Wanted to enjoy with Fam! Paid 34$ for my Wife's plate she was hugely disappointed!

Love this place. Rarely a wait to get seated. Food is consistently good. On good weather days, it is best to sit on the porch/dock. We go at least one every time we are in FWB. read more

The Boathouse Landing - Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

I was OK, not a fan of the mandatory tip percetnage. they did tell you about it before hand, we could have walked, but decided not to, give it a try, you know? The service and the food was not all that and a bag of chips. Our food was OK, not worth the price or the sub standard service. If you are in a pinch, ok, if you want an experience, no so much. read more

Hush Puppies 9/10 Complementary, Really cool they do this, it's different! They were a little bit dense. I did love the strawberry whipped spread, tastes really good with them. Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos 9/10 Really good. The crisp stayed really well with the sauce. Good flavor on the boom boom sauce. Little bit spicy, maybe like medium. Blackened Fish Tacos 2/10 Fish was cooked good. The cucumber wasabi sauce was very overpowering and made the entire taco taste like wasabi, which tastes very much like a watery horseradish. It was not a great flavor at all. Also FYI- it says it right on the menu, smaller print of course, a 20% gratuity is added to ALL checks, not just large parties. read more

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The food was good. The service was great and the ambiance was pleasant . The patio dining was sweet

If you're looking for tasty food, great service and waterfront views, then look no further. The Boathouse Landing delivers all three in spades. My wife's fish was cooked perfectly. My seafood linguine was absolutely delicious and truly packed with seafood. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend going. Ask for Zak. He will really take care of you. Author David Moon Books on Amazon ZomoSapienS Scales of Justice Pickle's Pickle read more

The Boathouse Landing - Seafood Linguine - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

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First time visiting the boathouse Landing. Upon arrival, I was seated outside as I requested overlooking the water. I was greeted by my server which advised me of their 20% gratuity before proceeding. She brought out some complementary hush puppies while I waited for a cup of bisque. I would have enjoyed had it been hotter in temperature. As for the fish sandwich, I think the owner needs to reevaluate the bread to fish ratio. I don't send anything back but I will provide some feedback. read more

The Boathouse Landing - Fish Sandwich (more like fish sticks). - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

Pretty cool little place. Service was excellent. The food isn't what I expected and in a good way. We started with the crab cake which had a Cajun twist, and it was good! I loved the flavor of the andouille sausage. We also had cheese curds which my toddler devoured. I got two and with ranch as well as the spicy ranch they came with they were great. I had the shrimp basket and fried and my wife had the mahi sandwich. She won. Both were great but that sandwich was just perfect. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because while the good was good, and the service was stellar. The building is dated, the bath rooms need some work, not gross, but falling apart. Parking was easy, but it was also not busy at all. I could see how during a rush that could be a trouble spot. All in all, I'd go back. Note: they do charge 20% for a service fee, but it's fair for the service we got and we added tip to sit because of how great they treated us. The people here really shine. Even more than the view on the water. read more

The Boathouse Landing - View from our table. Pretty great - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

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The service was good, but overall the price was high for the quality of the food. The food just wasn't anything special. The hush puppies were bone dry and the cold slaw was bland and basically tasteless. read more

Everything was tasty and arrived very quickly. The ambiance is good and the servers are very hospitable. My sole reservation is the insistence that they tack on an automatic 20% tip whether you're alone or in a group. I'm sure they invested a lot of time in training their servers to be professional, but demanding that tip ahead of time does not set a good mood. Anyway, I haven't had crabcakes that good in a long time. Good job on the food. read more

The hush puppies might be the best ones I've had. I'm not one for sweet and savory but they paired this terrific strawberry butter with the hush puppies and it was delicious. My entree was the stuffed flounder and it was great, I enjoyed how they seasoned the flounder too compliment its taste and not over power the fish with a heavy seasoning. We sat on the water and the view on the back porch is incredible. The service was par as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

Very lovely spot! Cozy, coastal decor. Great, large patio overlooking the water. I am glad to have chosen the outdoor seating. September is the perfect time: breezy, not too hot or humid. My waiter Zack was wonderful. Regularly checked up on me, was very quick with my order. The hostess was also very kind. I ordered their house Pinot, the coconut chicken salad, and was given some complimentary hush puppies. I wasn't expecting the hush puppies, but they were pleasant. Dense but flavorful, just like the standard hush puppy. I thoroughly enjoyed the strawberry spread that comes with it. I'm a sucker for sweet & savory foods, and the spread wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. It definitely added something different, and I loved it! The coconut chicken salad was supposed to come with some nuts on it, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The orange vinaigrette was yummy and zesty. Paired pretty well with the chicken. The coconut chicken isn't very sweet. I think this salad is just missing some goat cheese to add some creaminess and balance the citrus from the vinaigrette and mandarin oranges. This was a lovely meal and perfect weather to enjoy it. The views were nice and the restaurant was quiet. An elderly couple sat next to me, and the waiter knew their regular order. From the sounds of it, this spot has some loyal customers. Rightfully so. Would love the opportunity to try their brunch. read more

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Extremely disappointed in not only the food but mostly the service. Party of 8 and we were treated as a burden. Waited 30 minutes from the time drink orders were taken until we were asked for appetizers. Hit in the shoulder while delivering plate but apparently my shoulder was in the way as opposed to apologizing. Family has been patronizing for years as they were Okaloosa Gas employees but unfortunately service is not the same and will not be going here again. read more

Nice ambiance overlooking the water. Good food at a reasonable price. Wide selection on the menu.

My wife and I have visited The Boathouse Landing several times since we moved to Niceville two years ago. It's close to home and you don't have to deal with the tourist crowds down in Destin. We think the food is much, much better than any of the chain restaurants for sure. We've tried something different every time and have never been disappointed. The shrimp and grits are a favorite for sure! Not only is the food good, but the service is also! If you're confused about what to order, just ask. The waitress has always steered us in the right direction. The Boathouse Landing is a great restaurant! We'll be back! read more

The service was great, but the food wasn't. It is a convenient restaurant If you are waiting on a flight to the airport. Had the crab cake appetizer, and it was mediocre at best. That being said, the back deck on the water is beautiful when the weather is right. read more

The Boathouse Landing - Exterior of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

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Great scenery and excellent food. I've lived on the Gulf Coast all my life. It was good to eat good old-fashioned golf Seafood again.

PSA, dogs are no longer welcome. Don't bother pulling up on your boat either, . Had the worst experience, thought I was being pranked it was so bad.. it's either new owners from up north or under new management that shouldn't be managing. You've been warned. read more

Ordered the owner's favorite Seabass was like a tough piece of dry chicken, not Seabass. read more

Great sea food dinner Shrimp and crab appetizer crab and shrimp dip, and also stuffed mushrooms. And bananas foster for dessert. All served by two great waitresses Cortney #1and #2 read more

The Boathouse Landing - Coconut Shrimp , mushroom and shrimp and Crab Cake Appetizer.... All wonderful! - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

Boathouse has my vote for best all around dinner spot in Niceville. The indoor has cozy cabin vibes while the patio gives a stellar view of the bayou at sunset. The restaurant is spacious and well kept. When you walk in there's always a warm greeting. The food is healthier comfort food than most in the area and they offer more than just seafood. The desserts are flavor packed and perfect size for sharing. Overall great dinner spot and highly recommend at sunset. read more

The Boathouse Landing - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

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my husband and I had a great dinner this evening at boathouse landing . From the moment we arrived we were greeted with a welcoming host . Our waitress made our night ! Her name was Gracie and she was an absolute pleasure! we both had chic salads and they were delicious. We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Sometimes I write long reviews but Im not in the mood tonight: Location on the water is very nice - scenic. Waitress was pleasant and friendly but " forgot" my drink order. Fried Calamari was over cooked and rubbery. Seafood platter was also overcooked. Menu says the platter contains scallops. They were small bay scallops, which I think is misleading. It should say bay scallops! Since they were small and the kitchen's oil is obviously too hot they were also rubbery and chewy. Shrimp were tasty. Soft shell crab was, you guessed it, overcooked! 3 small slivers of grouper.....and frozen fries......which were obviously cooked separately as they were not overcooked. There were some nice sounding dishes on the menu which I probably should have tried but I would not recommend their deep fried offerings. In all fairness, I should point out that I am from New England and perhaps there is a different regional style but overcooked calamari is a sin wherever you're from. read more

This was a very disappointing experience. There was a roach crawling on the wall during our visit. Our server had to be reminded multiple times about simple needs such as refilling drinks, ketchup, etc. The food was cold and tasted like it had been sitting in the window a while before it was brought to the table. This was a place we were looking forward to coming and trying but left very underwhelmed. read more