Boathouse Restaurant

Name: Boathouse Restaurant
Address: 14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI, United States, 49686
Telephone: (231) 223-4030
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2001 Reviews

$50 and over

European

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2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–20:30
Phone number
(231) 223-4030
Website
http://www.boathouseonwestbay.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Samuel Plamondon

Location
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
Area
Traverse City
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Lobster CakesUS$28.00
lemon vinaigrette, sweet corn relish, poblano, frisée
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
half dozen, classic cocktail sauce, lemon, horseradish
Grilled OctopusUS$24.00
red wine poached, chorizo, garbanzo bean, tomato, escarole, lemon
Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$24.00
chive, shallot, avocado, ponzu, lemon, potato chips
Roasted Cabbage CeasarUS$14.00
hard seared cabbage, parmesan frico, ceasar dressing

Meat, Game & Vegetables

Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUS$21.00
black garlic, field greens, 24mo parmesan, long pepper, olive oil, pickled shisito
Foie Gras US$28.00
seared, brioche, apple purée, quince, blood orange gastrique
Tempura AsparagusUS$13.00
fried crispy, smoked tomato coulis
Shaver Doppio RavioliUS$24.00
wagyu beef, hand dipped ricotta, madeira brodo, scallion, forest mushroom

Soups

Morel Chanterelle BisqueUS$18.00
chateau d'orignac, cream, white truffle oil
Lobster & Shrimp BisqueUS$16.00
lobster stock, shrimp, cream, brandy, chive

Salads

GreekUS$9.00
organic field greens, bulgarian feta, pickled vegetables, grape tomato, oregano red wine vinaigrette, crimson lentils
Winter SaladUS$12.00
arugula, pears, celery root, golden beets, chèvre, spiced walnut, lemon vinaigrette
WedgeUS$14.00
cherry tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing, pickled red onion

Entrees

Wagyu 6oz FiletUS$68.00
Wagyu 8oz Manhattan StripUS$75.00
One Pound Maine Lobster TailUS$99.00
butter poached, parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus, carrots, saffron beurre blanc
Chickpea CakesUS$32.00
roasted red pepper coconut curry, marcona almond, roasted forest mushroom, cilantro
North Road SalmonUS$48.00
horseradish-cauliflower puree, beets, kohlrabi, swiss chard, leek, touille
Rack of ElkUS$72.00
celery root purée, brussel sprouts, blue hubbard squash, coffee crust, hazelnut crumble

Additional Sides

Roasted AsparagusUS$10.00
smoked tomato coulis
8 oz Lobster TailUS$40.00
butter poached

Dinners for Two

Surf & TurfUS$159.00
two 5 oz wagyu filets, two 8 oz lobster tails, crab stuffing, potato dauphinoise, asparagus, tomato jam, saffron beurre blanc, includes two greek or wedge salads
ChateaubriandUS$199.00
20 oz center cut wagyu tenderloin, twice baked potatoes, asparagus, creamed spinach, morel mushroom cream, black truffle demi-glace, includes two greek or wedge salads

What 2,001 people are saying

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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 Ambience
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Hot spot
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
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Lively
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Best Overall
Northern Michigan
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Service
Northern Michigan
Best Ambience
Northern Michigan
Hot spot
Northern Michigan
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan
Lively
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boathouse Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing views" of Lake Michigan and attentive service. Guests rave about the "fabulous food," including standout dishes like the morel bisque and Wagyu steaks. It's a perfect spot for special occasions, consistently delivering on "great atmosphere" and "memorable experiences."

2,001 Reviews

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Nathan
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service every time we go. Always at the top of our list when we're in town.
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Renee
Northern MI
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Boathouse is exceptional. If you choose to dine here you will not be disappointed. The food, service, and ambience are all excellent.
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Larissa
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic and Was so special to have my Request honored for a view of the bay and sunset on my birthday. Kudos to the kitchen for an exquisite meal!
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Briana
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tim was amazing. Great lobster bisque 🩷 and the drinks were perfectly made. Glad we visited.
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Jo
Southwest Florida
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite restaurant in Traverse City and we always dine here for the special occasions in our life. All of their wait staff are awesome, but Mary is our favorite! If you’re looking for a wonderful experience, try The Boathouse….summer or winter!
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Jamerson
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal for the evening was Fantasic, everything we got was great! Our server did a great job helping us through the night!
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Robert
Cleveland
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is always exceptional. Last night, salmon special was over the top. Nothing beats starting with their tempura asparagus.
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Rochelle
Southwest Florida
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve had both fish or steak entrees….. exceptional
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Terri
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brian was our waiter and he was fabulous!! We’ll be back
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Jamison
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only thing better than the food was the service! Jasmine was a gem all around, and the rest of the team was also inviting, friendly, and knowledgeable. We sought out to order too much food so we could try as many things as possible, and not a single bite disappointed. Will certainly be returning and recommending.
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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 2001 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

Additional information

Area
Traverse City
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–20:30
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boathouseonwestbay.com/
Phone number
(231) 223-4030

Boathouse Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chateaubriand

Tempura Asparagus

Surf & Turf

Oysters & Caviar

Half Shell

Rockefeller

American White Sturgeon CaviarUS$99.00

Prime Ossetra CaviarUS$150.00

Seafood & Shellfish

Lobster CakesUS$28.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Grilled OctopusUS$24.00

Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$24.00

Roasted Cabbage CeasarUS$14.00

Meat, Game & Vegetables

Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUS$21.00

Foie Gras US$28.00

Tempura AsparagusUS$13.00

Shaver Doppio RavioliUS$24.00

Soups

Morel Chanterelle BisqueUS$18.00

Lobster & Shrimp BisqueUS$16.00

Salads

GreekUS$9.00

Winter SaladUS$12.00

WedgeUS$14.00

Entrees

Wagyu 6oz FiletUS$68.00

Wagyu 8oz Manhattan StripUS$75.00

One Pound Maine Lobster TailUS$99.00

Chickpea CakesUS$32.00

North Road SalmonUS$48.00

Rack of ElkUS$72.00

Additional Sides

Roasted AsparagusUS$10.00

8 oz Lobster TailUS$40.00

Dinners for Two

Surf & TurfUS$159.00

ChateaubriandUS$199.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Boathouse Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Boathouse Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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