Boat House Waterfront Dining

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   Joseph

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been coming to this location long before Newport Restaurant Group acquired it and have had a love and regretfully, hate relationship with this restaurant. Sometimes the food is good, sometimes not. Sometimes the service is fantastic and sometimes not. Tonight, for the first time in my experience,they have met at an intersection of wonderful! Our waitress, Svetlana was exceptional. Being Christmas Eve, I had prepared to tamper my expectations because as with most holiday dining, it's a lot to manage the parties varying in size and expectation along with the intensity placed on the kitchen and it's staff. She was personable, friendly and attentive the entire service. In addition, the food was exceptional! We had started with the creamy chowder and 6 oysters and 4 shrimp cocktail, then the tuna tartare and the crab dip. There was a slightly longer wait for the lobsters ( because we waited to place the entree orders until we were half way done with our second course and not because of our waitress). Still, the restaurant manager came over to apologize for the slightly longer wait, which was NOT their fault. Our 2 lb and 1.25 lb baked stuffed lobsters came out to perfection! We also managed to indulge in the bananas fosters cheesecake. A delightful surprise of an evening and now, we want more! The staff , front and back of house are to be commended as well as the management team, for what felt like a well prepared team ready to serve the masses!
   

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   karen

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Swordfish was excellent perfectly cooked as was the seafood scampi
   

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   Kimberlee

   Poconos

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our Christmas Eve Dinner was incredible. The food was over the top delicious. Our Server Nancy was impeccable. The ambiance was relaxing but joyful. Can't wait to go back.
   

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   Robert

   Greater Boston

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Not the best experience. Food was below par. One of our guest ordered a strip steak, what was served was a prime rib. Staff made excuses and tried to convince us it was a strip steak.
   

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   keith

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic family Christmas Holiday dinner, the atmosphere was festive and fun. The food is always consistently delicious. Our server, Nathaniel, was on top of everything, from beginning to end.
   

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   Theresa

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kelly was wonderful to surprise my friend with Prosecco for her retirement. Cathy’s service was exceptional. Thank you!
   

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   Charlene

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a mid afternoon dinner which was very good. Great service by Courtney. Not rushed, window seat, great view!
   

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   Glenn walters

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Boat House is one of the best. We go there every year for our team Christmas gathering and other times during the year and they are great.
   

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   Matt

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Typically, we love dining here. Last night was a little disappointing. Food was solidly. Average service was average or a little below.
   

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    Mark

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Great service! Menu needs to extend for lunch selections. Great location
    

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