Boathouse 19 offers great views and a fun, relaxed vibe--especially if you can grab a seat on the patio. We started with drinks from their seasonal menu. I had a rhubarb vodka seltzer, which was definitely on the stronger side--maybe a bit much for a first pre-dinner drink, but that's just personal preference. Coming from a landlocked state, we had to take advantage of the seafood options. I ordered the salmon taco with a cup of clam chowder, and both really hit the spot. Everything tasted fresh and it definitely fulfilled my seafood craving. For dessert, we had the peanut butter pie, which was delicious--light, not overly rich, and with the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter. Overall, a great spot for good food, drinks, and a scenic atmosphere. read more

Came in on a Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Sunny day so there were a lot of other tables but no wait to be seated (plenty of parking in the lot even though it was busy). We thought about sitting outside but decided against it. The host took us to a table in the center of the room because all the windows along the windows were taken, still good views. Restaurant was busy - lots of people enjoying the weather, quite a few tables with kids. Ordered an Arnold Palmer ($6.50 - note the labor meant it was more than both the lemonade $5 and iced tea $4) and husband got Diet Coke. Also tried the fried pickles $10 and a salmon salad $34, husband ordered the big plate pan fried oysters $32 and inquired about if it came with sides. The server said it came with coleslaw and fries but could be replaced for just coleslaw or just fries or additional charge salad or chowder. He opted for coleslaw. Fried pickles were good, we were both a little disappointed they were sweet pickles but we liked the aioli. I was disappointed that my salad came with farro but the farro was like, a garnish? Crunchy small bits of farro. I make a farro salad regularly and it's so easy to have nice farro (cooked 30 mins then saved in fridge to add to salads). The salmon was cooked well. My husband was disappointed in his fried oysters. It was a big platter but mostly empty with a small pile of fried oysters and then a cup of red cabbage with some light dressing. Very disappointing plate. We had revolving sushi with our kid the day before for the same cost, and it was a better experience than our date night. Husband grabbed fast food directly after and I just wanted something more special when we left, but didn't figure something out before heading home. Service was adequate, drinks ran out but they did eventually refill. Wished I came by the end of March for the happy hour deals because this wasn't anything special. Definitely more of that overpriced family restaurant with views vibe. Don't go for food - stick to chowder and fish n chips. 3 stars because I probably will go back for views and I can take my kids there, if needed. read more

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I like boathouse 19 for the atmosphere and the view. It is probably one of the most scenic spots to hang out on the outer sound, when the weather is nice. I have been here several times previously but had only had drinks, so this was my first time having a meal. I was pretty disappointed with the food. The pan fried oysters were listed under the "large plate" entree section. And for $32 I expected a full sized meal, but it was fairly small. The food itself was fine flavor wise, but not to the standard I would like for the price. I spent over $100 total for two people and we left hungry and went to chick fillet afterwards. I still like boathouse 19 as a hang out spot and will still come back again, but next time I'll just stick to drinks or small snacks from the app menu. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Super friendly service and yummy food. Made an order to go for the brewery next door. I had two mahi mahi tacos. Served on a flour tortilla with a delicious white sauce. A piece of grilled Mahi mahi and a side of coleslaw. The chowder super perfect! Just enough buttery flavor with clams, potatoes and bacon. Definitely a winner! We had to ask permission to take our order to go but that's ok. Super friendly staff and a couple shots of Patron made waiting easy. Enjoy your life! Eat good food! SYOY! read more

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I had the smoke house burger with fries. I was with people and not by myself so I did not get anything to drink, yes I know where is the fun in that , having some having some spirits with a burgers, half of fun, I know.. I also got the fried pickles. I did find all the food tasty and got to the table hot. The service was good and friendly. The place was clean , but being still early spring there was no outside seating. Will have to return. read more

Your peanut butter pieis the best I've had anywhere in the world, including France. Shawna is always a joy to havre as our server and takes such great care of us. She epitomizes great customer service and I'm always so happy when she's here and available to be our waiter. The calamari, salmon dip, Ceasar salad, and peach cider is spectacular. The food is served fresh and hot. I can't say enough great things about Boathouse 19. Thank you always for consistently great food and service. read more

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May family enjoyed a nice meal here between Christmas and new years. We came in for a late lunch early dinner and were greeted and seated promptly. Our server was super friendly and attentive. While I was not excited about the menu - very generic - everything we ordered was good. The real reason we came was for the view of the Narrows. We were visiting from out of town and my kids had just seen the video of the original Narrows collapsing, so they were pumped to see the "new" one and its twin standing strong. read more

We got take out from here to eat next door at the taproom (they allow outside food), and really enjoyed our dishes. Eventually, we moved the group back to Boathouse 19 at a table for more late night apps and drinks to end the night as the sunset by the waterfall was gorgeous and their outdoor seating is right by the docks. Jason was our server and he was so funny and hospitable despite it being the end of his shift and almost time to close the restaurant. Very great server! Made our night. I will say the food was delicious but the "big plate" sections of the menu were not as big portion size as I thought by the term "big plate" haha. But great seafood nonetheless! read more

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I do love Boathouse 19 and it's the go-to for what has become a monthly meal with high-school classmates. The food is tasty and filling although i usually order the Caesar Salad with Chicken preceded by a cup of clam chowder. This establishment's chowder is quite tasty. The view of the Narrows Bridge and Puget Sound is appreciated by this native Tacoman. The wait staff are all perky and professional and all is well in my world when I get to see Shawna who is a lovely soul. If you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch on the Bay, you could do a lot worse than Boathouse 19. read more

This is a perfect spot to eat right on the water. The location was remote with excellent views and service. Everybody working there greeted us on arrival and when leaving. The food was amazing as well. read more

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Came here over the weekend with my family around 230pm, the restaurant was kinda empty which was surprising but we had a table with a great view of the Narrows bridge. We ordered 2 IPAs and 1 lager, both were flat which was a real let down. My son had the kids chicken tender meal, it was surprisingly small. I had a cup of chowder and 2 piece cod. On the menu it stated the cod was "award winning"...which award idk but ive definitely had better for half the price. Over all for the price, I expected larger portions and more flavor. The flat beer was forshadowing and I should've known! TLDR: over priced, flat beer, disappointing with nice water views, go to Ivars, Fish House Cafe, The Fish Peddler, Paya Thai Fish and Chips so many other options. read more

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Food was awesome and service was amazing! We sat on the deck and the view and weather were on our side. Shawna was an amazing server! Learned and remembered our names and brought our food and drinks out promptly! Can't recommend enough! read more

After a very negative review from my previous visit, I was invited back by Danielle Holm, the GM. From the moment our party of four arrived, we were treated as special guests. Everything was terrific...the service, the food, the atmosphere, the staff....very friendly and professional. I really appreciated Danielle's personal interest in our experience. I will be back! read more

Middle tier restaurant with an excellent bar set-up. The happy hour selection from food to drinks is enticing. Great food, large portions and reasonable prices. The calamari mixed with onion straws and jalapeños was fantastic. The clam chowder is a standard and worth a try. I only stopped in gor happy hour so food reviews next time. Parking near the door is scarce but plenty available if your willing to walk. read more

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Since moving to the area this has been out go to restaurant. Great outdoor seating with a nice view, not sure how I'll feel when outdoor seating season is over but for now we love this place. Food has always been good, decent kids meal that's more than chicken fingers and burgers which they have but my kids mostly get the fish and chips. And the menu is a coloring one so keeps them occupied. Service has always been decent and they get the kids food out fast which is much appreciated. read more

Outstanding experience! This was my second trip, and both have been most excellent. It was Halloween, so it was a crapshoot as to how busy the restaurant might be, but no line, instant seating overlooking the water. The server, EVA H. was totally fabulous, and made the experience even better! Ordered the Dungeness Crab Dip appetizer, which with fresh baked bread was amazing-- I highly recommend it. Had the New York Strip steak (the single most expensive entrée on the menu) and it was worth every penny. I recommend putting some of the dip on the steak (or burger), a truly heavenly taste treat. 5 Stars for sure! read more

The food was yummy, the ambiance was welcoming and our server was so friendly, attentive and focused!

We got seated right by the window and it was gorgeous between all the rough weather lately. Our server (Kathryn) was a gem! She was so kind, attentive, and informative. She made the visit a 5 star visit for sure. We love their fried bread and butter pickles. The only place we've found that doesn't do the standard dill pickle. This was a great visit for an early dinner/snack stop. read more

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My panfried oysters were the best I've had in a long time. Thank you Nick! Shawna was a very attentive server and of the view is always beautiful! read more

Excellent service with a spectacular view! Enjoyed Bloody Mary's, Poke salad with a side of fries on a beautiful, sunny afternoon! Highly recommend! read more

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Looking for a place along the waterfront and found this place. The location is kind of hidden away and limited parking close by but you can't beat the view of the sound and Tacoma Narrows bridge. It was a Friday night and luckily the 3 in our party was over 21 so we got to sit in the bar area. Our waiter was very knowledgeable but also the bartender. Menu had great options and pricing was to be expected for the location. I was excited about the deep fried pickles when I asked if spears or chips but I guess now I should ask if it's "dill or sweet" because these were sweet. I'm not a fan of sweet pickles but I ordered them so was gonna finish. I love clam chowder and this one did not disappoint! The garlic bread was crispy but had too much garlic (there is such a thing lol). My other 2 companions were satisfied with their choices as well. Overall I would recommend giving this place a shot if in the area! read more

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What a great place to hang out in a sunny day! Enjoy the deck and the food! The inside is comfortable as well. Great service. Very friendly and helpful. Enjoy! read more

Food was amazing! Service was exceptional! The views on the patio are gorgeous! Clam chowder was really good, we also had the fish and chips and the hamburger. read more

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Service was soooo bad. Our server, Dominique was all chummy to start and made some inappropriate comments/criticisms when we asked to be seated differently. She then basically ignored us for a very long time before ordering and then clearly was annoyed when I simply said -- after literally 10 minutes with empty glasses -- "we're really thirsty!" Silence and curt comments afterwards... Very rude. Second time t his has happened. Food was great. Service not so much. read more

Food was 10/10. Crab dip was probably the best I've ever get had. The fish sandwich was well breaded, not greasy and fresh. Service was 10/10 (Eva did great). We were really picky with wanting to watch the wnba finals and she allowed us to control one of the tv's. Also was not without water, she was very attentive. Ambiance is what you would get at a restaurant on the water, just wish the tv's were bigger. Overall great experience and will definitely be back! read more

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What a great experience. The salmon tacos hit the spot and the clam chowder was out of this world! Great ambiance, staff, and experience. read more

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A very standard Anthony's restaurant. Our server was friendly. We came for happy hour when the weather was beautiful. We love the location, being so close to the bridge. Ordered the calamari, salmon dip and Caesar salad to snack on. They have an outdoor section as well if you want some sun rays. read more

Good food and awesome location on the water......the salmon burger is amazing! Cool outdoor seating in the summer!

Food 8/10 Ambiance 8/10 Service 6.5/10 Looks like it has the potential to be a great place for a larger dinner party with friends or to rent out as an event venue. We visited at about 3pm on a weekday, low customer flow, and we were the only table who was seated on the other side of the walls (away from the gorgeous view). In hindsight I should have asked to move. Maybe it was shift change time, perhaps the windows were reserved, maybe that was just the server rotation, but the table made the service feel meh. Almost like we were a bother being so out of the way. In regards to the food: Prawn dinner = excellent! Brownie sundae = good! Thank you :) read more

Take me back to Boathouse 19! I cant get enough of this place! From the stunning views of the Narrows bridge to the perfect patio seating, I loved the vibes here and it's the perfect place to soak up some sunrays during a WA summer season. Regarding our meal, for lunch I had the Hawaiian Poke Salad. Yum Yum YUM! This dish took me back to Hawaii and gave me all the feels. The fish was fresh and the dressing was light. Perfect meal to make me not too full. Service as great too. I asked our server how long the seasonal desserts were going to last and she took the time to ask the chef to make sure I wouldnt miss out on an opportunity to try them. Seriously, their seasonal berry desserts are to die for. If I only had those desserts for the rest of my life, I would be a happy girl! I wish they kept them all year long, but I recommend trying one before the end of summer if they still have them. Excited to come back to Boathouse 19 in the near future, probably whenever I'm in the Tacoma vicinity! read more

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My daughter and myself drove from North Snohomish county to pick up my mother in Puyallup to have an "after Mother's Day" Mother's Day just for us, separate from the family party we already had. The food was wonderful, the view of the marina and the Narrows bridge amazing (we went recently in May so the weather was too cold and windy for the outside seating but still went on the deck for a few minutes to take a look) Service was wonderful and attentive- but not too much as to be disruptive. I like that the tables aren't so close together that you're practically sitting with other customers. My only complaint was that the napkins smell like old kitchen/cooking oil and since the utensils are wrapped in the napkins, they pick up the smell (and it also transfers to the skin when wiping the mouth). I don't know if the table napkins are laundered with kitchen towels but they shouldn't be. read more

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Found this by accident...what a lucky day for us! Crab dip...yummy, so creamy with plenty of crab and the perfect crispy bread. Clam chowder was delicious. The smokehouse burger was perfect. Tangy and drippy and cooked perfectly. read more

My grandma and I came to the boat house restaurant for an early lunch As soon as we walk in a the hostess brought us to our table no line and then as soon we were seated at our table our waitress brought us water We ordered our food Grilled cheese and tomato soup on "point" Best Fries Ever I highly recommend My grandma had the clam chowder also Fire read more

Top tier food available with affordable prices! The menu showed a variety amount of options. The services there were amazing and helped us with all our concerns and questions. The scenery was incredible as well!! Such a pretty view to look out onto with the sunset. read more

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We drive 1.5 hrs to come to this restaurant. The food is always amazing, but the service is next level. We love Shawna and she has been our server a handful of times. She makes us feel so special and VIP--we can't wait for our next visit. Thank you, Shawna and boathouse 19! read more

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Decent food, prompt service, but really, whose idea is it to have the waitress ask each diner in a party to tell her his name, and then to address each diner by his name every time she returned? (Returned to the table to rudely interrupt whoever happened to be speaking at the time, that is.) Be polite, be gracious, even be casual and "friendly," but remember--we're not there to socialize with, make friends with, or entertain the dining-room staff. read more

The service from Shawna was absolutely fantastic! We had a last minute group and this restaurant was very accommodating. The menu is decently diverse and the views/location are beautiful. Shawna's energy, kindness, and personal touch made everyone's day and has us all still talking. read more

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Pros: 1. Nice view of the Narrows Bridge and the docks when sitting outside on the patio. 2. Patio is dog friendly. Cons: 1. Service is on the slower side, so don't come here if you're in a hurry. Stay for a long chat with an old friend. 2. Food is okay but nothing stood out to me. Very standard New American fare. I got the fish taco and chowder combo. (I am from San Diego so my fish taco snobbery is high.) I think it was actually a good wrap but I would not call it a taco. It had a thick flour tortilla, almost like a pita. I felt that the chowder was decent but Pike Place Chowder is better. 3. Drinks are weak but pretty. I got the rhubarb lemon drop special. read more

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I have been here a few times for happy hour, dessert, and date night dinner. They serve delicious cocktails and good food. I like trying the different seafood options and seasonal menu items. I have yet to get a seat out on the patio since it's always busy, but I'm hoping to try again next summer. The view of the narrows is beautiful. Kind staff. read more

Boathouse 19 - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I have patronized this restaurant many times and the food was always excellent. A few days ago my family visited and I was very disappointed in our meals. The greas used to deep fry our "fish fry " dinner smelled and tasted odd. Fish was overly breaded. Fries were soggy. Service was great. Enire three meals a big disappointment. read more