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Boathouse Restaurant, Traverse City, MI

Boathouse Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2056 Reviews
$50 and over
European
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The cuisine of the Boathouse, created with distinctive flair is refined and contemporary, with an underlying element that echoes the classical French tradition of Escoffier.

The Boathouse experience begins with a drive along the shores of beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay and its sparkling blue waters.

When you dine with us, you get the best of both worlds: We are both locavores and connoisseurs of what the rest of the world has to offer, so you get the freshest, finest ingredients from near and far. Owner Doug Kosch adheres to the "farm to table" concept.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Samuel Plamondon
  • Neighborhood
    Traverse City
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,056 people are saying

Boathouse Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boathouse Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "great service," and "beautiful views." Guests rave about the "outstanding" service, especially from servers like Mary and Dan. The restaurant is celebrated for its fine dining ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions. Consistently, Boathouse is described as "reliable," "dependable," and a top choice in Traverse City.

2,056 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner. It was my husband's birthday and we had a great view by the water with a card and chocolates. The food was great and so was the service. We always enjoy coming here

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  2. Lynn

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable. I loved my lamb rack but my husband was disappointed in his flank steak.

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  3. Joan VIP

    Cincinnati19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner but even better service!! Wagyu filet, wagyu meatballs (my fave), Greek salad, hubby had the walleye. Everything was amazing.

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  4. Anjali

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing all around the chef was brilliant, service was impeccable and the view stunning!

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  5. Kimberly VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mary, our server, was fabulous - a perfect compliment to the ahi tuna appetizer, mushroom soup (full of morels!), and surf & turf…..outstanding! Boathouse is the best fine dining establishment in the Traverse City area.

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  6. Christina

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience and meal. The chateaubriand for two was amazing. They went above and beyond with a card and chocolates on the table for the birthday. Best table in the house with an amazing view.

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  7. Kim VIP

    Detroit154 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. Food top notch. Unmatched view. Great service.

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  8. Nancy VIP

    Dallas21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed eating at Boathouse restaurant. Food and presentation were wonderful. Only gave a lower score for ambiance due to a loud guest. Will be back! Walter was great!

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  9. Jon

    San Francisco48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks for another great meal - from cocktails, to oysters, to walleye and tenderloin. Thank you!

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  10. Ann

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service, beautiful view! Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Boathouse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 223-4030.

Boathouse Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2056 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
  4. Northern Michigan
  5. Traverse City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Boathouse Restaurant

14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Traverse City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Samuel Plamondon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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