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Boathouse Bar & Grill

3.3 (188 reviews)
ModerateBars, American, Mexican
Open • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Live music
Casual
Dogs allowed

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Blackened salmon BLT
Christine C.

We were their first customers for lunch on a Sunday and the staff were so welcoming. There are several different areas to the restaurant including bar spaces, dining booths, and outdoor areas. I've been to Boathouse many years ago and it was nice to stop by again. Food is really great and reasonably priced. My blackened salmon BLT was tasty and a large portion. I tried my dining mates' fries and loved them! We had a small hiccup with one of the entrees but it was fixed immediately. Our server was very personable - would definitely go back when in the area again!

After a 5-year hiatus, my husband and I went back to The Boathouse in Belmar tonight. New owners, management, and menu. The ladies bathroom has been renovated and the kitchen redone. Food was great (wait was a little long, but food was fresh and not frozen so worth the wait), prices are very reasonable (and no credit card processing fee), and our waitress and GM Patrick were personable and awesome! If you live locally or are in the area, please come out and support them! Lots of new updates are coming soon! We're looking forward to putting them on our local restaurant rotation again!

This is the best place ever, came here and had great food, great drinks, and kind staff. Couldn't recommend it more.

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Sarah M.

This place was a surprising hit for us. We were a bit skeptical walking up as we were expecting it to be on the water. It has a dive bar type atmosphere when you walk in but has booths in the back and tons of outdoor seating. The drinks were basic but well made and strong. The food was delicious! We had the steak bite appetizer and the steak was cooked perfectly. The horseradish sauce tasted house made, not bought. My husband loved his prime rib dip and my quesadilla was huge with shredded style chicken and on what appeared to be a tomato tortilla. When in the area we will definitely stop in again.

Blackened Salmon BLT
Autumn S.

Delicious food. I do miss the regular before Covid menu. The blackened Salmon BLT is delicious. They have great burgers too.

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Jenny L.

First time eating here, and although it probably wasn't the best choice to come here during memorial weekend, I'm glad I did! The wait was very decent, about 45 minutes for a party of 3, especially during a Saturday night and on a holiday! The food: the menu was very comprehensive. Lots of choices to choose from (which I don't really like just because I believe if there's a lot of choices, you might not end up being happy with what you choose) The mussel appetizer was delicious. I ended up getting the swordfish special and that was just as delicious too. 5 stars because the wait for the waitress to take our order was pretty long but other than that- highly recommend trying this place out! Especially for the seafood!!

Long wait on a Tuesday
Amber S.

What can I say, what can I say. Hm. Well, I came here on a Tuesday night after Bar A was extremely packed. We got to Boathouse and it was still pretty packed but the line seemed to be moving a lot so we ended up just spending our Tuesday night/ early Wednesday morning partying here. The bouncers/ security were extremely nice, professional and just all around good people. While waiting in line we were just joking around with them and talking. It was nothing extreme but it was just a nice gesture and good for business. Now, the actual bar? Well, it's a $5 cover charge which is very reasonable although I really think if you're paying for drinks there should never be a cover. You walk in and you have to pay the $5 immediately which again is reasonable. Walk in and you can already smell the beer and a good time. This place gets packed and I mean like people stepping on your feet, beer being poured on your hair (accidentally of course), and definitely drunk people but all in good spirits and having a good time. The drinks were great and I say that only because I've been to bars and the drinks barely have any alcohol but these drinks were actually pretty strong and decent. I had an amaretto sour as well as a long island ice tea. And boy, did that long island realllllllly hit. I mean reallllllly. I didn't try the food because i honestly didn't think they were serving any that late at night but I did have the burrito truck outside of the establishment which was HORRIBLE but that's for another time, and another review. The only thing I might have to complain about is the music. I mean let's have a little variety but then again what much can you expect based on the demographics, etc. Also, the place was a little crowded well, not a little a lot and it was a bit uncomfortable at times. It reminded me of my college days standing shoulder to shoulder with the next person in the bar on a Thursday night. Despite that, I would come back if I'm ever up for walking into work the next morning like a zombie again.

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Went here to call a car and get one last drink after Bar A. Service was fine but the clientele was messy.

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Good food, drinks and service...the band was excellent too! Definitely will be back soon.

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Place is closed, apparently a few weeks ago. The few times I was there, or passed by, seemed to be a popular decent spot. Oh well.

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Boathouse is a fun place, stopped in for some beers. It's chill, nice employees and good service. If I come back gotta try the food.

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Good wings, nice friendly bartenders, try a sandwich of a flatbread. Salads are hit or miss.

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Get the Southern Chicken Sandwich. Apps pretty good just presentation isn't great. But I can't wait to come back. Drinks are great & strong.

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