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The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club, Westport, CT

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6
4.6
778 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.

If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.

We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck.

Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Scoran
  • Catering
    Catering events are available. Please reach out directly to discuss your event. epatterson@saugatuckrowing.com
  • Private party facilities
    We host numerous special events on a weekly basis, including; baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, memorial services, bar/ bat mitzvahs and weddings.
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Cross street
    2nd floor
  • Parking details
    Private lot and street parking.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from the Westport Train Station.
  • Entertainment
    "Saugy Thursday" Happy Hour offers entertainment on the patio during the summer months.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 778 people are saying

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • Fairfield

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fairfield

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club offers "wonderful staff and fresh delicious food" with spectacular views of the Saugatuck River. Guests praise the "excellent dining experience" and attentive service. Though some dishes are under seasoned, the "filet with gorgonzola butter" and "red velvet cake" are highlights. "Great value" for special occasions.

778 Reviews
  1. Louisa VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was "ok", my biggest gripe is that you advertised Lobster bisque. However, because of the alarm issue, which I understand was beyond your control, the bisque was ofitted. That was a HUGE disappointment as well as a factor in our decision to spend our Holiday there. For $65/pp, you should have at least offered a mimosa gratis (instead of charging an additional $16) for the inconvenience.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little secret! Wonderful staff and fresh delicious food courses! Can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Stephen H

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service perfect. view spectacular. ambience really nice. food good.

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  4. Deanna VIP

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great clam chowder and views of the Sagautuck River

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  5. Al

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinls were fantastic. The staff goes above and beyond to take care of the guests.

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  6. WILLIAM

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the restaurant was fabulous. We will be going back as often as possible

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  7. Holly

    New York City31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at The Boathouse. We enjoyed our meal. It was $85 for an appetizer, entree and dessert.

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  8. Michael VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view. The waiter was lovely and attentive. All the food was excellent quality. A few items were under seasoned but the filet with gorgonzola butter and the rolls were delicious. The red velvet cake was delicious.

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  9. Alissa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience. We were a table of four, celebrating my teenager's birthday with Sunday brunch. The staff were attentive but not smothering, the food was delicious and the view was lovely. Great food from start to finish and they sang a sweet, hearty rendition of "Happy Birthday". We will definitely come back for another special occasion ... or maybe just because! It's pricey, but the view is lovely and the parking was a breeze so when you consider those factors, it's actually a great value.

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  10. Belle VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a nice lunch in the down stairs room. It was cold but it is January.

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FAQs

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 227-3399.

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club is rated 4.6 stars by 778 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd floor
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot and street parking.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from the Westport Train Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Scoran
  • Entertainment
    "Saugy Thursday" Happy Hour offers entertainment on the patio during the summer months.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering events are available. Please reach out directly to discuss your event. epatterson@saugatuckrowing.com
  • Private party facilities
    We host numerous special events on a weekly basis, including; baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, memorial services, bar/ bat mitzvahs and weddings.
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