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Boathouse Cafe

3.8 (15 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Paul W.

I had a great lobster roll in a town where you can't see the ocean. Great, not good. It may have been the best I ever had. I'm out driving yesterday afternoon with my beautiful wife look at the leaves turn color on Platts Cove Road. It's a seasonal road for a very good reason: it winds like an alarm clock. Our route takes us past the lake and my wife wants some photos. The chef Tim was outside so I started speaking with him. Place was owned by the man who owns the Grey Lady in Montauk on Long Island. He told me what was on the menu. I decided to try dinner there that night. Good choice. The bride had the fried shrimp: batter was light and crispy. Cocktail sauce was fresh and homemade. Yum. I had a massive lobster roll. I mean the roll was the usual size, but there was a whole claw of juicy delicious lobster with drawn butter sitting on that bun. You can't usually get decent seafood in the Catskills. But you can here. And, hell: it's next to a pretty lake and has outdoor seating. Highest recommendation.

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I came all the way from Chicago for the fried whiting and it was worth it! Great atmosphere.

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5 years ago

I'm not sure where this place went, and I'm praying it opens back up. Tied with Selena's for best grilled cheese on the mountain top.

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3 years ago

Amazing food. Lobster and crab rolls are legit. Full bar with a rotating local beer selection. Can't recommend enough.

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3 years ago

The small $39 lobster roll is a great value - not.

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“We ordered the lobster roll, Peach Thyme Spritz, and a Pulled Pork Sandwhich.”

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Wow, just wow. Run, don't walk to Shandaken Bake. This is a very special place. It's a one man…read moreshop. The owner, Craig, bakes everything fresh and he really knows what he's doing. Everything we tried was so phenomenal that we came and waited in line for 20+ minutes the following day. He even remembered us! It's a small shop but they have a few tables so if you can get a table, it'd be a comfortable place to sit and enjoy. Cream biscuit- simple and perfect. We were all fighting over this one. If you ask he'll give you jam and butter too. Chive and cheddar biscuit- deliciously cheesy and a real winner. Chubby squirrel- if you like fruit filled coffee cake, you'll be a fan of this one! It wasn't my favorite. Banana crumble cake- this was a definite favorite! The cake wasn't too sweet and the crumb added a nice sweetness. Apple tart- this was well received by our group! I liked it. All in all, this bakery is amazing! I wish I could eat the banana crumble cake for breakfast every morning.

I love me a good local bakery, and Shandaken did not disappoint!…read more We were in town for a wedding and this little small business was recommended to us. The owner/baker is a one-man show and he is so so nice and friendly! The clothbound cheddar & chive biscuit was divine, it was flakey and buttery and the perfect amount of cheesy. I came back the next day for a second one! The roasted butternut crumble muffin had all the cozy fall flavors, not too sweet. Not a ton of drink options here, but just the basics, brewed hot coffee and a hot tea. Arrive early, as items can sell out, but you can't go wrong with anything he has available!

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