The food was excellent! We had fried oysters & fries (meaty, not shoe string fries) and the shrimp…read moreand grits. Both were delicious! Food was hot and fresh. Also tried the gator bites and chicken wings. Very good too! Attentive service and the Christian music playing set the atmosphere, which was peaceful. The owners were very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back and tell everyone we know.

We were pleasantly surprised by this little gem! The seafood is soooo fresh - it felt like we were…read moreon the coast eating today's catch! The burgers are well prepared and have some creative flare! We will absolutely be back! We had the Cowboy Candy Appetizer, crab and shrimp boil (mix Cajun and and By the Bay seasonings), Lobster Rolls, and Bacon Jammer Smashburger!

Everything was great from the time that we arrived. Our server was lovely and very attentive. The…read morefood was prepared with care, and the menu was filled with creative options. We came on Sunday brunch where we were told they use all of the ingredients from the week so nothing goes to waste and they create a new menu each Sunday to do this. I loved this ethos. We had crispy pork belly with celeriac purée and golden pickled beetroot and the chicken salad sandwich with potato hash. A little one had a lemon blueberry waffle, which I tried, and it was outstanding as well.. When I asked for a children's money if they did not have one, but they were incredibly accommodating and they said they can make us anything we want and gave us some examples! Also, while we were waiting for our food to come, they brought us some children's toys for our little one to play with, which was much appreciated. Love the ambience and the vibe of this place, has a very friendly and homegrown feel in the best way possible!

So, I feel a little guilty that we didn't love it because by all accounts, the owner of this place…read moreis amazing. We had a brief interaction with him on our visit and he was so nice but it was as we were leaving. It's tiny and crowded and that's okay! But the servers are constantly being snotty brats at you for like, bothering to exist. We sat outside and everyone waiting was leaning with their butts pressed on our table. The food sounded better than it tasted but it wasn't bad. I just wasn't blown away. But honestly the girls working there were SO RUDE that I haven't been able to go back even though I want to give it a second chance. We waited for a while to pay but they didn't come back, and so many people were waiting, we went inside to let them run our card. Well, two of them screamed at us for "crowding" the space and then yanked the card out of my husband's hand and told him to go wait outside and chastised us for not staying out until they bothered to come. lol. Sorry for trying to pay. I wish we hadn't.

Sort of in the middle of nowhere. I ordered fish and chips. Fair price. Good portion. Tasty…read morefood. So there is a window you order at and then walk around and enter another place to sit down. They bring your food there when ready.

We are on a road trip of the southeast US and heading from Nashville to Chattanooga. Since we were…read moreso close to the state line, we wanted to add another state to our list. I read the reviews and we decided to have lunch here. The smoked chicken was just out of the smoker and so delicious. The gentleman who came out was so nice and friendly. They take only cash, but it's not very expensive. The indoor area is very clean and the restroom was very clean as well with. If you're in the area you must stop in.

Monday is my favorite day for visiting Boathouse, as it is for many others, half price fresh…read moreoysters. There's always a variety of oysters from five or six different locations, and today, I had to compete with my daughter and grandson to get my fair share. You want to take advantage of the variety, it makes for a an outstanding eating experience. The restaurant sits right on the Tennessee River, it's a great spot to sit, relax and enjoy the wonderful food. While the seafood is wonderful, there is a variety of offerings that include some Mexican, some barbecue, fresh sandwiches and salads. Service is always top notch. They have a few of their own recipe drinks, this is a spot you definitely want to give a try!

My husband and I have eaten at the Boathouse several times & always had a good experience. However,…read morewe visited the Boathouse again on Monday 2/2 and was told by several at the restaurant that on Monday oysters were 1/2 price. We ordered a dozen & to our surprise were charged full price. When we questioned the waiter he informed us that as only on one specific type of oyster & that information had not been previously shared. To us it was "bait & switch" so be aware how they operate. We may or may not return.

Everything was delicious. Our server, Tristan was outstanding. He was attentive, polite and offered…read morea refill of tea for long trip back home. The restaurant is cute, we were waited on quickly. We can't wait to dig into our leftovers, their BBQ sauce is fabulous and serving sizes were very generous portions.

Even worse than a long wait -- the place was empty, we were seated immediately, and somehow the…read morefood was still terrible. For a restaurant with no crowd, you'd think the food would be fresh. Instead, it tasted like it came straight out of a microwave and a freezer bag. The chicken and ribs were bland, dry, and completely forgettable. The bill? Over $75 for two people for food that felt like fast-food quality. That's absolutely ridiculous. Empty dining room, overpriced food, and zero reason to come back. If this is what they serve when they're not even busy, I can't imagine how bad it is when they are. Hard pass.

Hands down the BEST crabcake EVER!!! We tried the Brussel sprouts and coconut shrimp today and they…read moredid NOT disappoint! They will forever have my business. They are also the friendliest people and always make you feel welcome . If you haven't tried them , what are you waiting for ???

Amazing food, even better service. Paige and Amelia were the best! They were so attentive and…read moreextremely kind. They answered a whole list of questions and were nothing but helpful. The seafood place is lucky to have them both as workers. I will absolutely be coming back and recommending it to all my friends! If you're in town, you have to stop by.

Really great fish and friendly people. All fish can be ordered steamed and Cajun style. Fast…read more Cheap. Yummy!

Great southern style fish. They have grilled or fried options. Sandwiches or Plates…read more Best turnip Greens I've ever had! Fried catfish with their hot sauce was super delicious.

HH & I enjoyed this small community's ' go to' eatery! The staff was delightful, and the community…read moreis truly country folk. Nothing super fancy just good food and down to earth people. We saw everything from farmers in their coveralls to lawyer types without the suit coats. Don't rush, go in and sit a spell.

Food, service, people. Just a small town place. Great atmosphere. We go here often. Thurs. night…read morebuffet.

Irish Point oysters are absolutely outstanding. From the moment they are served, you can tell they…read moreare fresh and carefully selected. Each oyster has a beautiful deep shell filled with clean, briny liquor that captures the true taste of the ocean. The flavor is perfectly balanced with a crisp saltiness followed by a smooth, slightly sweet finish that makes you want another one immediately. The texture is firm yet delicate, making them incredibly satisfying to eat. Whether enjoyed on their own, with a squeeze of lemon, or a light mignonette, these oysters truly shine. Irish Point oysters deliver a fresh, refined seafood experience and are easily some of the best oysters you can have. Highly recommended.

You're definitely paying for the scenery because the food was underwhelming. We ordered six items,…read moreand three out of the six lacked flavor. The gumbo tasted like canned chili. The stuffed mushrooms did not taste fresh and also lacked flavor. The calamari lacked flavor as well and was a big disappointment. The server was nice and set our expectations, advising that some of the items we ordered were more of an acquired taste, but we were still disappointed. There was a server change at one point, and the new server was not careful when delivering the food and spilled the gumbo upon arrival. Considering the price and value, this place is definitely a one and done.

It was really hard to decide on a rating for our experience. We were super excited to try the 1885…read moreGrill while in town. We went early in the afternoon on a weekday, so it was very quiet. It was also a beautiful day so we sat on the patio. I love that they work with local organizations for fresh vegetables and meat! Our waiter was very nice and fairly attentive. But the food... For the good - the crab cake was delicious. It was like all crab meat with no filler and was very tasty. The pimento cheese was also SO yummy. You could tell it was made fresh and had a great flavor. The pita it came with was fine, a little over-grilled. I was not crazy about the fried okra. I wish the pieces weren't just cut in half, because to me they had that slimy okra texture inside. My gf said they weren't THAT bad, but I really had to push myself to eat them. The rosemary fries have a great flavor and were crispy (I prefer thicker fries but my gf enjoyed these). I LOVE mac and cheese and was super excited to try theirs. It was very creamy and had a good flavor but there was way too much cheese for the amount of noodles. Like the ratio was pretty off. Now for THE issue. My gf ordered the Filet Mignon, medium. It came raw and without the blue cheese compound butter. By the time the waiter came to check on us, I was half done eating. He took the steak to be put back on the grill and brought it back with a bowl of crumbled blue cheese. It was still raw inside. He brought us extra fries, but by the time it came back I was done eating. She asked for it to go and it was STILL RAW. She had cut it, so it was super obvious if you looked. The manager came and talked to us and they took it off the bill, but for a $40 filet mignon it should not take 3 tries to cook it right and it still not really be right. She said there are cold spots on the grill and they're training a new line cook, but it was not a good look... I'd maybe give more of a pass if they were packed, but there was no one eating inside and maybe two other tables of folks outside.

Back in town, we visited for the first time recently after knowing about the restaurant for a few…read moreyears. We got an order of the hush puppies as an appetizer. They were okay, but for 5 bucks...what do you expect?‍. I would say the accompanying butter was supposed to be honey butter, but it seemed like regular butter to me! The server was polite, but I was scratching my head because she started with---"Let me go see what's not available anymore." Shouldn't she have done that before speaking to us?? The atmosphere is relaxed, but there isn't much to the decor. It was just casual.... there was brown butcher paper on top of white table cloths...kind of tacky really. It was busy, however, which added to the noise. Hubby and I both ordered the 1885 burger. Now, we are talkin'! The burger was delicious! . It was juicy and tasty. Just an all around fantastic burger. This alone is what will bring me and hubby back. The loaded baked potato was standard, but good too. It sounds like this experience wasn't great, but like I said, the burger alone is enough to go back to enjoy.