The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6

774 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00 Brunch Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
Phone number
(203) 227-3399
Website
http://boathouseatsaugatuck.com/
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.

Location
521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 774 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 "excellent food" in a picturesque waterfront setting. Guests appreciate its "great ambiance" and "friendly service." While some note service delays, the views of the river and the charming atmosphere make it a "hidden gem" for dining. Ideal for relaxing meals with beautiful vistas.

774 Reviews

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WILLIAM
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 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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Holly
New York City30 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 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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Michael VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 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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Alissa
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 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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Belle VIP
New York City41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 January 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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Bobbi
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a special dinner service for New Year’s Eve and it was indeed special. The food was well prepared and beautifully presented. The portions were generous and although a special menu there were many choices from filet to vegetarian strudel. Great atmosphere and beautiful location.
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Tom VIP
New York City52 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
NYE is usually a nightmare, but we had a really nice meal - surprisingly one of the best we've ever enjoyed at the Boathouse. The carnivore, vegetarian, and gluten free diners in our party were very satisfied. I'll ding the rating a little bit due to the long wait between appetizers and main courses, the waitstaff could have been more attentive to the wine service (and the bottle list is a little lackluster), and the host sat us in the somewhat cramped dining room after we had requested a table on the heated deck (which could have easily been accommodated). But considering how good the food was, overall this was a successful night.
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Jan
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Year's Eve Dinner. Lovely. Great food and great service. Enjoyed and will return - hopefully before a full year passes!
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Gregory VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love having any meal the The Boathouse at Saugatuck! The food is always above and beyond delicious and the staff is warm, friendly and most accommodating to special requests. We always feel relaxed and never rushed while enjoying the gorgeous views.
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Kate
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
View is lovely. Food (we went for brunch) was delicious. Will return!
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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 774 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

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

521 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
2nd floor
Area
Westport
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00 Brunch Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://boathouseatsaugatuck.com/
Phone number
(203) 227-3399
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.

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Private dining

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What 774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Dining areas

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