Splash at the boat house was a wonderful experience! The lake and boats near the docks are amazing and really make the ambiance pretty good The people were good with costumer service and overall very friendly. The food was quite nice. The fried shrimp was crunchy and flavorful, and the burger was great. Would go back. read more

The service was on point! the staff was super friendly. We were seated upstairs in the outside patio in pouring rain and wind on any other day it would have been great, The lake view is beautiful. The Spirit of Ethan Allen boat cruise docks right next to the outside seating area and you can smell the diesel fumes from the boat. The food was not exactly the best, I ordered a $38 lobster roll that was plain with no flavor it was the size of a child's hotdog. my opinions were mayonnaise or butter and that's all it came with butter nothing else. The fries were decent. I ordered a Pina colada and it looked like came out of a slushy machine in a Dixie cup. I think there are definitely better restaurants For first time visitors. read more

Beautiful setting for cocktails! I would stay away from the food. It was surprisingly subpar. :(

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations = Yes 3 = Meets expectations = NA 2/1 = Does not meet expectations = NA OVERALL POINTS RATING 0 - 5 1. AMBIANCE = 5 Outside seating at the marina. Great seating. Was greeted and seated right away. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 5 I had the Fish and chip. Haddock. Was very good. My wife had the lobster roll. Very good. Had the clamp chowder with bacon. Very good. Tasty for all the food. Fries were crispy not soggy. 3. SERVICE = 5 Waitress was timely and did a great job. Friendly. 4. BATHROOM = 3 Clean. Maintained. 5. PRICING = 3 due to setting. Pricey. Lobster roll $32. Sweet potatoe fries $7. Fish and chips $22. Clam chowder with bacon $12. BEER $7.00. Had fiddle and ipa. Citrus flavor. Ok for two with tip $122. 6. OBSERVATION We enjoyed being able sit pier side. The sun was out. Gentle breeze. Great place for a meal. They have andronack chairs facing out to the lake. A great place to seat for sun set. 7. POINTS 21 out of 25 points. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections. read more

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The lobster roll was exactly what I was looking for. Amazing atmosphere right on the water. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Amazing location and vibe right on the water doesn't feel like you're on a lake. Feels like you're at a beach bar. The servers were good. Drinks were decent. Maybe a little bit weak food was typical. Nothing was bad. Nothing was amazing so that's why the four stars, I would give five because of the atmosphere the views but definitely worth going. read more

Starting off you couldn't set a resignation or get put on any list. Extremely overrated, while great view this is a tourist trap! But waitress was very nice, but forgot to add cheese to my brothers steak tacos and pieces of steak wayyyyy to big read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Steak taco - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Had a great meal the last time I visited Vermont a year and a half ago and enjoyed another on this trip. Tried the "Montreal" this time and was delicious. Weather was amazing Tuesday and the atmosphere was unbeatable. Service was excellent. read more

Ambiance is always nice with the view. In fact, i go there very often. But this time, the experience was less fun. I got like a fried stick in my food. Food: Food was quick to arrive and tasted good. Flour Wrap was a bit elastic though. However or sadly, i had a fried stick or whatever that was, which was definitely not sweet potato fries( see pic). It could have been dangerous swallowing it Service: I showed the fried stick to the waitress and did not appreciate her response. She said " oh it is not so bad!" I replied " if i was eating quick, it could have been " I am on vacation and I let it go. I did not wanted anything to ruin precious moments . read more

Splash At the Boathouse - A stick or whatever that is - fried underneath the sweet potatoes - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The location provides a very scenic view with good food and good service. Outside seating is on the dock within a few feet of the lake. Parking can be a challenge but it worth it to watch the boats come into the docks. The sunset is spectacular from any of the seating. It's popular, especially on weekends so expect to wait for a table although the wait times seem reasonable. read more

We loved our lunch here on a sunny Saturday afternoon, sitting by the water felt very relaxing and everyone so friendly! We had fish tacos, which were very tasty but the filling a bit watery so the tortilla got a bit wet too. Still the haddock was really good and the friench fries delicious! We also tried the chicken tenders (huge portion!), chicken caesar wrap (so fresh!) and chips and queso. Gotta love the drink menu also. We had spicy margaritas, daiquiris and a cocktail called a St. Germain which comes with ginger beer and prosecco (and St Germain liqueur). They give you the small prosecco bottle so you can top up your drink, I loved that! Fun place, we look forward to coming back. read more

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Came in for a late lunch this afternoon. Atmosphere was fun - music playing, incredible view of the water. I ordered the clam chowder and the warm lobster roll...The chowder came out completely cold and the bite of potato I are from it was uncooked and hard. Had to send it back and they took it off the bill. Lobster itself tasted good but the roll was so soggy and wet that it almost completely fell apart and was super mushy. The final bill for a single frozen drink and the lobster roll (plus 18% tip) came out to be over $70... Too expensive for the quality of the food I received. read more

Hands down my favorite food and dining experience in Burlington VT. An oasis for amazing food and views, placed right on Lake Champlain. Awesome service on top of that. I really enjoyed their crispy chicken caesar wrap which came with homemade potato chips. Lots of flavor and fresh ingredients. As proper New Englanders-- my grandparents really enjoyed their clam chowder and fish N chips. The seafood was great quality in both dishes. We can't wait to be back soon! read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Lake Champlain-- stunning view 2024 - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Splash is serving great food and great views on a floating dock at Lake Champlain. My group ordered drinks and dinner. I got a virgin strawberry daiquiri which was delicious. I just ordered chicken tenders and fries because I wasn't feeling very adventurous. The food was delivered only about 5 minutes after we ordered. Everything tasted good and the service was very friendly. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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The coconut shrimp tasted fishy. I think it was old fry oil. The nachos were soggy potatoes with a cold white cheese sauce, topped with pickled red onion. Yuk! Even the mojitos were bad. An overpriced terrible spot. The only good thing was the view. read more

The views here are worth the meh food and service. Food orders were accurate but nothing special about the flavor. They seated our party across two tables but kept it as one bill which was frustrating at checkout. Parking is further up the hill but we were able to drop off closer to the restaurant. read more

Closes in 17 minutes....but not seating new customers. It's 7:40 pm on the last beautiful evening of summer in Vermont. So disappointed. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Hours of operation - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The manager worries more about "potential wind later" than caring for patrons comfort. We sat out a thunderstorm and the humidity was still awful. We asked to put the umbrella up but the "owner" was concerned about " potential wind later". There was currently no wind and the lake was flat as ice. We're local and won't be returning. To bad that customer service is secondary. Karma will come around. read more

Cute little waterfront gem. I got lobster roll. A little pricey for the amount of meat I got. And they don't split checks---really inconvenient. Service was prompt. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Great attentive service. Fish and chips was a nice piece of fish but needed something to soak liquid on plate. Ordered onion rings and the aoli based dip sauce was tasty, rings were a touch over but still good! Best waterfront views from docks! read more

We were greeted warmly and they said it would be about a 20 minute wait, but we were seated in 15 minutes. 5 mins either way isn't significant to us--it's been 12+ years that we have been kid free, so we have time to spare! Outdoor bar on the deck and Adirondack chairs waiting for us to relax after a 3 hour drive in the country. Soft rock playing in the background add to the ambiance. Lake Champlain never disappoints and the layered mountains on the other side add a serene touch. Update after meal: Served within a reasonable time. Haddock was a single filet, but quite greasy. We also had the fish tacos with corn tortillas. The sauce was "okay", but the contents were generous. The sweet potato fries were too skinny to be fluffy inside. The only item we finished were the two tacos. Two points of good service were that they replaced the regular fries with hot fries when we requested it. And the server shared our feedback on the fish n chips meal with the manager who removed that charge completely. We tipped the server 20% on what the bill would've been because the problem wasn't his fault, but he made good on it. 5 stars for the pre-view experience 3 stars for the food 4 stars for the service Averages to a 4-star review **In summary, the reason to visit this establishment is for the view and the good attitudes. read more

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Stopped by here to snack and have some drinks before the Champlain Dinner train. The cocktails were delicious and the food was really tasty as well. Our server was great. It's a very very casual quick dine in spot. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Lobster BLT - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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We took our mom out for her birthday and stopped by this place since it was near the lake and already had great reviews on Yelp. Luckily, since they don't accept reservations, they were able to seat out party of 16 without a long wait. The staff were welcoming and attentive. The view was definitely breathtaking and worthwhile as we were right along the water. As for the food, everything came out right away. It was delicious, the portions were good, and were reasonably priced. Definitely a great spot for seafood and a beautiful view! read more

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Food was yum! I'm not usually one for fish, but the haddock Fish Tacos were very good. The staff is super friendly and have great knowledge of the menu. Can't go wrong with the views! The Spirit of Ethan Allen can be spotted as well as the Adirondack Mountains and boats passing by. Great lunch spot, not too heavy of a meal but still fills you up. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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The location of this restaurant is awesome. You sit out at the water, and on a beautiful day like I had, there's nothing like it. The service was good, no complaints. The food was okay - simple, kind of fast foodish? I had the fish taco it was good. Husband had the chicken wrap, he thought it was a 7 out of 10, so that's good! I'll bet it's hard to get in during peak hours and season though. We did order drinks, they were okay, nothing unusual. I would stick to beer and wine. Overall I'd go again for sure. It was a nice experience. I'd give it a 3.5 if it was an option. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Under the canopy. - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Our on board boat meal was cancelled so we lunched here. Menu was nice! Good selection. Settled on the salmon blt and the smoked brisket sandwich. Both were yummy with plenty of protein. Chips were a little salty with a hint of seasoning. Server was nice! Great view outside on the patio. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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I came here with my sister and mom on a sunny summer afternoon for lunch. It's so nice that every seat has a gorgeous view of Lake Champlain. Additionally, you can watch all the boats come and go as you're eating your food. We all had delicious foods from salads to burgers an even better drinks. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Cheers to lake Champlain! - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Went for a late lunch and sat right next to the wharf. Nice ambiance. Service quick and friendly. Food not so good. Not much fish in the fish tacos and it was mushy at that. My husband had a brisket sandwich, which he loved! read more

They were listed as being open ... we got there and they were closed. It looked like a permanent closure. Cannot rate a restaurant without actually dining there. Would have been nice to have some sort of notice since we drove out of our way for the brunch and view. read more

We're here visiting Burlington for the first time. We saw this place on Google maps and my 10 year old immediately said she wanted fish and chips. We walked down around 3:30pm and were welcomed and quickly seated. There was no wait at all. Coming between meals is likely your best bet. I hear this place can get packed. The waiter was quick to get our drinks and app order. The chips and salsa were good. We ordered a salmon BLT (excellent), fish tacos (wife loved them) and a child's fish and chips. I'll be honest, I took a bite and those were some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. The atmosphere here is unmatched. The view of the lake and the fact that you're literally on the dock make you forget your in Burlington VT and feel more like a tropical location. This place was great and we'll be back next time we visit read more

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Given the reviews we almost did not go here, but glad we did. Service was great, the view and ambiance was very pleasant. Beer and fish and chips tasted great. read more

Great food and service! The lobster cobb salad is delicious! Get it with the maple poblano vinaigrette, yum. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Lobster Cobb salad - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

We went to splash for a family event . What a beautiful view! I couldn't resist the lobster slider trio ! Wow generous portions and the flavors . One was tarragon and butter,the other butter and the last eastern style with Mayo just the right amount of celery. All were fresh and tasty I wish I had room for 3 more !! All the food everyone had was excellent! read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Trio of lobster sliders - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Great... almost. Splash At the Boathouse is in a beautiful location, no doubt. There is a marvelous view over looking Lake Champlain that can be seen anywhere you're sitting in the all-outdoor restaurant. The appetizers are great, just like the main entrees, too. They serve anything from quesadillas to lobster rolls to Caesar Salads- all being delicious. The service is also great. They were quick to take our order and bring out our food. But, unfortunately, the service is the reason for the missing star. This place would be a solid 6/5- if they had handled my sister's gluten allergy better. Yes, they had gluten free bread and celiac-safe options on the menu, yes, my sister decided to order the quesadilla on a corn tortilla even after the server warned her it might completely fall apart and not work, and yes, they brought it out with glutinous fries, almost poisoning my sister. I am very glad my mom decided to ask about the fries being safe for her before my sister dug in and spent the entire night throwing up. She did end up liking the quesadilla, though, and it did not fall apart like warned. As for the rest of us, we all enjoyed our food very much. I recommend getting the coconut shrimp as an entree. It is served with mango salsa and is delicious! In summary, Splash at the Boathouse is in a beautiful location and has the great variety of yummy food. Although they do have gluten free options, their gluten handling did not impress me. Overall, Splash at the Boathouse is a nice restaurant and is worth visiting if you don't have a severe gluten allergy and can overlook the possibility of being poisoned. read more

It was a beautiful day, a seat right on the water and a lobster roll! This out of towner was quite happy. Great service by a fellow Illinoisan! read more

Splash At the Boathouse - View from our table - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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A solid 5 for service and ambiance On the patio right on the lake watching boats and mountains of New York. Regular and sweet potato fries were hand cut and delicious and crispy. The hamburgers were a disappointment- too small for the burger to bun ratio. Not the big, juicy burger you'd expect for the price. read more

Enjoyed the view of Lake Champlain while on a business trip. The food was ok. It maybe better for larger party but as a solo dinner on a business trip, I wasn't impress with the food. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Caesar Salad with Coconut Shrimps - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Gorgeous views, food is decent and service too. A little rushed but enjoyed my dinner watching the sunset. Also, as we were waiting for the table, we were able to sit on the dock and just enjoy the views. Definitely recommend. read more

Splash At the Boathouse - Stunning views - American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Hey It's on the dock, watch the high rollers on their watercraft and the wanna be seen crowd, food.nothing speciall ... wish they were open in the winter for ice fishing,/skating/ hiking to read more

Great ambiance as always and solid dinner with a view! And great local live music the night we were there