Boathouse Restaurant

4.9

2038 Reviews

$50 and over

European

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 19 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

The cuisine of the Boathouse, created with distinctive flair is refined and contemporary, with an underlying element that echoes the classical French tradition of Escoffier.

The Boathouse experience begins with a drive along the shores of beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay and its sparkling blue waters.

When you dine with us, you get the best of both worlds: We are both locavores and connoisseurs of what the rest of the world has to offer, so you get the freshest, finest ingredients from near and far. Owner Doug Kosch adheres to the "farm to table" concept.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
European
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(231) 223-4030
Website
http://www.boathouseonwestbay.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Samuel Plamondon

Location
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
Neighborhood
Traverse City
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
half dozen, classic cocktail sauce, lemon, horseradish
Grilled Octopus$24.00
red wine poached, chorizo, garbanzo bean, tomato, escarole, lemon
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$24.00
chive, shallot, avocado, ponzu, lemon, potato chips
Roasted Cabbage Ceasar$14.00
hard seared cabbage, parmesan frico, ceasar dressing
Tempura Asparagus $13.00
fried crispy, smoked tomato coulis

Meat & Game

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$21.00
black garlic, field greens, 24mo parmesan, long pepper, olive oil, pickled shisito
Foie Gras $28.00
seared, brioche, apple purée, quince, blood orange gastrique
Shaver Doppio Ravioli$24.00
wagyu beef, hand dipped ricotta, madeira brodo, scallion, forest mushroom
Pheasant Pithivier$21.00
confit pheasant, sharpham brie, root vegetables, truffle pheasant gravy

Soups

Morel Chanterelle Bisque$18.00
chateau d'orignac, cream, white truffle oil
Lobster & Shrimp Bisque$16.00
lobster stock, shrimp, cream, brandy, chive

Salads

Greek$9.00
organic field greens, bulgarian feta, pickled vegetables, grape tomato, oregano red wine vinaigrette, crimson lentils
Winter Salad$12.00
arugula, pears, celery root, golden beets, chèvre, spiced walnut, lemon vinaigrette
Wedge$14.00
cherry tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing, pickled red onion

Entrees

Wagyu 6oz Filet$68.00
Wagyu 8oz Manhattan Strip$75.00
One Pound Maine Lobster Tail$99.00
butter poached, parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus, carrots, saffron beurre blanc
Chickpea Cakes$32.00
roasted red pepper coconut curry, marcona almond, roasted forest mushroom, cilantro
North Road Salmon$48.00
horseradish-cauliflower puree, beets, kohlrabi, swiss chard, leek, touille
Rack of Elk$72.00
celery root purée, brussel sprouts, blue hubbard squash, coffee crust, hazelnut crumble
Great Lakes Walleye$48.00
pan-seared, blue hubbard gnocchi, cauliflower puree, brussels sprouts, forest mushroom, buerre blanc

Additional Sides

Roasted Asparagus$10.00
smoked tomato coulis
8 oz Lobster Tail$40.00
butter poached

Dinners for Two

Surf & Turf$159.00
two 5 oz wagyu filets, two 8 oz lobster tails, crab stuffing, potato dauphinoise, asparagus, tomato jam, saffron beurre blanc, includes two greek or wedge salads
Chateaubriand$199.00
20 oz center cut wagyu tenderloin, twice baked potatoes, asparagus, creamed spinach, morel mushroom cream, black truffle demi-glace, includes two greek or wedge salads
Whole Roasted Duck$135.00
holiday spiced duck, chestnut parmesan risotto, french baby carrot, broccolini, duck jus, scallion

What 2,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Overall
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Food
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Service
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Value
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Romantic
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Best Overall
Northern Michigan
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Service
Northern Michigan
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan
Best Value
Northern Michigan
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boathouse Restaurant offers "spectacular experiences" with its "outstanding food" and "phenomenal service." Nestled on the picturesque Old Mission Peninsula, guests enjoy "gorgeous views" of Lake Michigan. Standout dishes include the halibut and duck appetizer, complemented by a "wonderful" wine selection. It's a "gem" perfect for special occasions.

2,038 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Boathouse is one of our favorite restaurants in the Traverse City area. It’s perfect for the bigger celebrations, and we visited this time after having had an amazing experience when we visited for an intimate dinner right before our wedding. This visit was just as big of a hit! Service is incredible and the food is amazing! Excited to continue coming here to celebrate life’s big and small events!
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Sarina
VIP
Detroit
84 reviews
5.0
84 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing dinner with spectacular views. It is our go to place for a special dinner. Never disappoints.
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GERALD
VIP
Northern MI
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, fresh beet salad and the surf and turf. Wonderful service and water views!
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Michelle
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed another great meal at The Boathouse. The food was yummy, the service was friendly & efficient and the views of Bowers Harbor are second to none. On this visit, we were treated to the Restaurant Week deal which was an amazing value for an impressive 3 course meal. This is easily my favorite restaurant in Traverse City.
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Sharron
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, lovely staff, great atmosphere, another fantastic restaurant week experience. Thanks to all at the Boathouse
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Tom
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Food, Great Service! Restaurant Week so lots going on, good job keeping all in order and we enjoyed our visit. Thanks.
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Alexander
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent food, great service, and attention to detail. The team knows what they’re doing, and it shows. Always a great spot that never disappoints!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was restaurant week and we had an early reservation as it fills up fast. We were seated promptly, food was amazing, oysters Rockefeller was best I ever had, martini made perfectly, wait staff attentive and knowledgeable. Great experience
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Katie
Grand Rapids
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a wonderful meal with excellent service. One of our favorite places to dine. Will be back for your Morel mushroom weekend! Marked it on my calendar to make our reservation!
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Andrea
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding personalized service! The food was amazing! We will be back 😊
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FAQs

Boathouse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 223-4030.

Boathouse Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2038 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

Additional information

Neighborhood
Traverse City
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Samuel Plamondon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boathouseonwestbay.com/
Phone number
(231) 223-4030

Boathouse Restaurant

Make a reservation

Select a time

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chateaubriand

Tempura Asparagus

Surf & Turf

Oysters & Caviar

Half Shell

Rockefeller

American White Sturgeon Caviar$99.00

Prime Ossetra Caviar$150.00

Seafood & Vegetables

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Grilled Octopus$24.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$24.00

Roasted Cabbage Ceasar$14.00

Tempura Asparagus $13.00

Meat & Game

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$21.00

Foie Gras $28.00

Shaver Doppio Ravioli$24.00

Pheasant Pithivier$21.00

Soups

Morel Chanterelle Bisque$18.00

Lobster & Shrimp Bisque$16.00

Salads

Greek$9.00

Winter Salad$12.00

Wedge$14.00

Entrees

Wagyu 6oz Filet$68.00

Wagyu 8oz Manhattan Strip$75.00

One Pound Maine Lobster Tail$99.00

Chickpea Cakes$32.00

North Road Salmon$48.00

Rack of Elk$72.00

Great Lakes Walleye$48.00

Additional Sides

Roasted Asparagus$10.00

8 oz Lobster Tail$40.00

Dinners for Two

Surf & Turf$159.00

Chateaubriand$199.00

Whole Roasted Duck$135.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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