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    The Boathouse

    3.8 (830 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE BOATHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Stephen W.

    Came here with my wife for our anniversary and while the food was great, sitting outside was not it. They sun was beaming on the back patio and there is barely any shade or fans or anything to provide relief. The food was pretty good but took a long time to come out. I got the oysters, crème brulee and chocolate cake with ice cream. All in all I'd recommend it if you're not in a hurry. Definitely eat inside on hot days!

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    Sidney T.

    It took a while to get seated, but the staff were nice. Our waiter was attentive and it is not very loud inside, at least when we were there on a Thursday. The food was very good, by the view is the main reason to come here! Little slice of heaven in RVA.

    Tiffany A.

    Beautiful experience at The Boathouse at Sunday Park! We had such a wonderful time dining here. Our server, Jamie Cole, was warm, attentive, and made us feel perfectly taken care of. We started with the focaccia bread, which was soft, flavorful, and the perfect beginning to our meal. I had the clam chowder, which was rich and comforting, while my friend enjoyed a fresh Caesar salad. For entrées, I ordered the rockfish, and it was absolutely amazing -- perfectly cooked, served over a risotto cake with charred tomatoes and a delicious green sauce (I don't know the name, but it tied everything together beautifully). My friend had the seafood combination -- crab cake, scallops, shrimp, broccolini, and Yukon gold mashed potatoes -- and everything was cooked to perfection. To top it off, the sunset view over the water was breathtaking. Between the setting, the service, and the food, the whole experience felt peaceful and special. We'll definitely be back!

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    Sandra W.

    Meal and service was fantastic, brunch delicious and it did not disappoint. One problem. The chair I sat in was covered with pet hair, had to use the beautiful napkins to remove all the hair before leaving.

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    Courtney J.

    Chris gave us amazing service for brunch! We love The Boathouse and the variety for brunch. Many classic favorites and new innovative items as well like the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes. Great flavors, food temperature, and overall experience. Is a bit expensive for value at times, but they have a great rewards system for points collection/redemption that helps!

    Rhonda J.

    Shout out to our amazing waitress Brenda! So my buds and are were in town for the Carmax Christmas run. We met here ....... First time for all of us. Beautiful area. Nestled in the middle of a private community with a lake view. The restaurant is a mix of rustic and elegance. It appeared they had upstairs.... Banquet room as well. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks and we are all planning on returning.

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    Hayden was a delightful waiter 5 stars !!! We sat outside, the view was amazing. Food was delicious

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    1 year ago

    Enjoy going here but sometimes the food is inconsistent. It is a beautiful place and it's a good place to linger over a meal with friends

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    2 years ago

    January 16th 3:30-530 perfect timing for low crowds, excellent service and dessert while watching the sunset.

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful food, a great view, tasty drinks, and our server Levi was very friendly and made our experience there even better!

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    1 year ago

    Great service! Jolee was amazing!! Food is yummy and we had a large party with no delays.

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    11 months ago

    Food is always delicious! Ambiance is fantastic especially at sunset on the deck. Our server Zoe was welcoming and attentive.

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    10 months ago

    Shelia was the best server Ive ever had! she made our experience! Highly recommend this establishment.

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    2 years ago

    Billy killed it! Thanks for a great night boathouse. Great night and will be back again!

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    1 year ago

    The food was delicious and our waiter Justin was fantastic . He was very personable and answered all of our questions.

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    1 year ago

    Every bite was packed with flavor--fresh, delicious, and totally unforgettable! Rickie was amazing!

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    1 year ago

    Had a wonderful time dining at The Boathouse! Great food and drinks, but most of all our server Rickie was amazing! Will return soon!

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    1 year ago

    Rickie provided exceptional service! He was very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Will definitely be back to dine in

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    1 year ago

    We enjoyed a wonderful brunch at the Boathouse today! Food was delicious and our server, Levi, did a fantastic job!

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    1 year ago

    Jazmine was wonderful!! Great service, great food, great all around experience!!! Will be back again very soon.

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    1 year ago

    Food and atmosphere were great. Justin did a great job taking care of us! We will definitely be back in the future

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    1 year ago

    The Boathouse at Sunday Park is a beautiful setting, and our server, Justin, was five stars!

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    Ask the Community - The Boathouse

    Is this restaurant pet friendly?

    On the outside deck but I don't believe inside

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

    Yes absolutely!! Sunday park for a very long time has always allowed pets on the patio they even have a dog bowl for the animal to enjoy some water

    Are there heaters on the patio currently?

    Yes there are nice ones

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