The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant

3.5 (80)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

20 Park St, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444

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2 people

24 Jul 2025

19:00

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Welcome to The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant where dining is a leisurely affair, a balance of fresh elegant foods and breezy drinks served in an atmosphere of relaxed simplicity.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously and are always on hand for some coastal fun! If you’re wanting somewhere to enjoy a relaxed breakfast, where kids are welcome to explore our lawns, an afternoon of spring sips by the fire pit, or a romantic waterfront dinner – you’ll find your perfect paradise in us at The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant!

Located nestled amongst the yachts on the Port Macquarie Marina, our location is as enviable as our Menu!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
Phone number
(02) 6589 5100
Website
http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/port-macquarie-nsw/sails-port-macquarie/eat-drink/boathouse-restaurant-bar/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
20 Park St, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444
Area
Port Macquarie
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 80 people are saying

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

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3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.4Service
3.9Ambience
3.3Value

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80 Reviews

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Carly
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful experience here at the Boathouse. We had the most delicious meal in such a long time, lovely staff and very affordable.
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Vicki
New South Wales1 review
1.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Poor service and food. Waitress initially rude and not interested. Only two of our three orders processed. Had to wait for third to be cooked. Unable to eat vegetables.. not cooked. No value for money at all. Don’t waste your time or money. Won’t be going back.
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Malcolm
New South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food great served quickly wine was perfect a Robert Oatlet Cab/Sav 2019
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Melanie
Canberra2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food very average for a beautiful place. I had a cheeseburger, the patty looked and tasted like a frozen one from the supermarket. Too much mustard as well and service was very average.
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Alisha
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We booked a table on the outdoor deck only to be told we would have to go to the bar to order our food and drinks I'm still unsure why the deck is not part of the restraunt? Anyway ordered the aranchini balls for entre and seafood tower and it was all brought over together 🤣 the worst I think I've ever had, very cheaply put together, over cooked squid, fish was plain and off tasting and the oysters were also off....for $165 I was expecting something a little more refined. Staff brought our food to the table and said they could not offer us cutlery and we would have to go to the bar, bar said they had none and we would have to go to the restraunt staff 🤣 I mean I'm not even mad it was all quite funny. At the end of the day the best advise I can offer is to just re staff the entire place and possibly hire real chefs. Good luck 👍
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Ian
New South Wales1 review
2.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We found the menu choices very lacking, the quality of the menu as in palate and printing was cafe level. Charging a very full price and plating like a 5!star as in the rump steak was just that a piece of rump with a small fancy mash potato nothing else. Which if fine dining the extras are happily paid for however this the a restaurant in a hotel certainly not what we expected but lesson learnt. Sadly neither of us finished out steaks either due to quality of meat, so we basically paid a lot and left it there.
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Oriana
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful night. The staff were very friendly, attentive and the service was quick. The food was beautiful as well as the atmosphere. I will 100% be coming back and recommending the restaurant. Thank you for a great evening.
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Chris
New South Wales1 review
1.0
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Seafood tower very average for price , frozen prawns scallops cut in half , imported rubbish fish , frozen salt pep squid , oysters plenty of shell left in , such lazy cuisine. Waited to be seated staff friendly enough , not a great dining experience from such a arge company. Pinacalad defs the highlight. Wont be back .
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Franjo
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dining experience with a beautiful view! Food is absolutely beautiful! Bartenders are lovely. Restaurant were very friendly. We were lucky to have the beginning of the storm (Jan 2024) and the sky was beautiful.Highly recommended
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Danny
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had lunch with my wife for her birthday, food , wine , view and service was top class absolutely beautiful.
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The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is rated 3.5 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Jul 2025

19:00

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20 Park St, Port Macquarie, AU-NSW 2444

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Additional information

Area
Port Macquarie
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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