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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4.3 (5432)
$31 to $50
Seafood
4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 622-2628
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/locations/rocketts-landing/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lee Hendrickson
  • Private party facilities
    With private rooms for 16 to 200, panoramic views of the Richmond skyline and James River, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a unique location for a special event. Antique brick, industrial steel, and a modern decor give your guests a glimpse of Richmond's rich history and vibrant future.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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What 5,432 people are saying

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia

    Most Booked

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing offers a "great view" of the James River, complemented by "amazing food" and friendly service. Diners appreciate the "outstanding" cuisine, including seafood favorites like crab cakes and shrimp. While service can be slow during busy times, the "spectacular views" and "beautiful ambiance" make it a memorable dining destination.
5,432 Reviews

  1. Pam

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seating was not available for the reserved time. We were seated 15 minutes after our reservation time, which was unexpected. Our waiter was GREAT! Very nice and addressed everyone at the table.

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  2. Natasha

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was great with the rain and all. The severs were pleasant and I am glad we picked this place to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary.

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  3. Julius

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Boathouse at Rocketts landing was an enjoyable experience. Food, service, and ambiance was wonderful. I recommend this for any occasion. The Sunday brunch is a very good selection of a variety of foods and desserts. Foods were continually kept fresh.

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  4. Denise

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the sunset views and our post delicious dinner walk on the city's trail. The waitress even had great tips for moving here and took our picture. So, we are moving to Richmond! Because not only is their food fantastic but so are its people. Yeah! The Conrad Party of 2

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  5. Jon

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view great food and friendly stuff! Loved this place!!

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  6. Conni

    Atlanta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow service and not enough servers at the bar during busy time. Food was good enough to try once more in hopes for more efficient service.

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  7. Gregg

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was OUTSTANDING! And the service EXCELLENT. Unfortunately, there was a crowd of people at the bar that were EXTREMELY LOUD and OBNOXIOUS acting as if this were a night club and not a fine dining restaurant. I believe Management did ask them to not YELL but I think they should have asked them to quiet down or leave. There were times when (sitting halfway across the room) I could hear every word of their conversation. We had come for an intimate anniversary dinner and often couldn’t hear each other speak because of all the noise. The noise level definitely ruined the ambiance of the evening.
    The Boathouse at Rocketts LandingResponded on June 10, 2025
    Hi Gregg, I apologize that the other guests impacted your experience, especially on such a special occasion. I am glad that the management seemed aware, but sorry that they could not tactfully quiet things down. I hope you'll consider giving us another chance on a quieter night.

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  8. Elisha

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hubby and I were on a day trip to RVA. Saw the Boathouse @ Rocketts Landing on IG and decided to stop in for lunch. 10 out of 10 for everything! Definitely will be back.

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  9. Noah

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Amazing servers. Just here for the weekend could not recommend more. Hard to not try everything! Highly recommend the fried shrimp and lobster

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  10. Edward

    Virginia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience and no complaints. Indoor and outdoor seating with spectacular views of the James River. A good choice for large parties.

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FAQs

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 622-2628.

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is rated 4.3 stars by 5432 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Google Map for The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lee Hendrickson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/locations/rocketts-landing/
  • Phone number
    (804) 622-2628
  • Private party facilities
    With private rooms for 16 to 200, panoramic views of the Richmond skyline and James River, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a unique location for a special event. Antique brick, industrial steel, and a modern decor give your guests a glimpse of Richmond's rich history and vibrant future.

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