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Boathouse Restaurant, Traverse City, MI

Boathouse Restaurant

4.9 (2075)
$50 and over
European
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 2,075 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boathouse Restaurant offers a stellar dining experience with "exceptional location, food & drink, and service." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" dishes like steak and lobster, and the "stunning" waterfront views enhance the ambiance. Service is consistently praised as "attentive," making it a top destination for special occasions.
2,075 Reviews
  1. Shari

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so pleasant and hospitable! The food was exquisite. We had the seafood bisque, morel soup, octopus and rabbit and wagyu and crab. Fresh ingredients well seasoned!

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  2. Tamara

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our anniversary. Food and service were all outstanding. Would go again for any special occasion or for their bar and bar menu.

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  3. Peggy

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Halibut was cooked perfectly and my husband’s filet could be cut with his fork. Our server was informed, engaged and very attentive. They offered Moët and Chandon by the glass as well. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and couldn’t have been happier. The meal was great and our server was really terrific. She was Canadian, I wish I could remember her name but she was lovely!

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  4. Natalie

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great visit to the boathouse! Food, service, and views were all outstanding.

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  5. Rick VIP

    Tampa72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The martinis, Cabernet, dinner for two, view, atmosphere and service were all spectacular - thank you!

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  6. Matthew

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service! My wife had the 6 OZ filet and I had the halibut. Both were excellent. I also had the lobster and shrimp bisque which was surprisingly delicious. Very good flavor. We had the gianduja dessert which was also delicious. Amazing wedding anniversary dinner!

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  7. David

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional location, food & drink, and service. Will be coming back, especially in the warmer months when it looks they open up their patio.

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  8. Lisa

    Toledo / Northwest Ohio8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner. The food was excellent along with the service from Brian!

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  9. Michael

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and knowledgeable staff. Waterfront location with view of the bay.

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  10. Christian

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily best steak we’ve ever had. My fiancée and I enjoyed the surf & turf and it couldn’t have been better. Outstanding mule and other cocktails as well. Overall top-tier experience

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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 2075 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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