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McLoone's Boathouse, West Orange, NJ

McLoone's Boathouse

4.5
4.5
3764 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex,

McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers.

The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, burgers, salads & homemade desserts.

We also host Private & Semi-Private Events as we have banquet coordinators on site.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (862) 252-7108
  • Website
    http://www.mcloonesboathouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Trey Barnes
  • Catering
    We cater to business meeting, showers, birthdays, and wedding celebrations. With three different size private spaces and a variety of different menus, we can accommodate a wide variety of functions!
  • Private party facilities
    Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers. Keeping with the tradition of Tim McLoone's other locations, the menu offers American cuisine that appeals to the entire family.
  • Location
    9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
  • Neighbourhood
    West Orange
  • Cross Street
    Northfield Ave
  • Parking details
    Self Parking<br />
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit 73
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tacos + Tequila Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Every Tuesday from 4 P.M. to close come and get your Taco + Tequila fix at McLoone's Boathouse! Featuring Casa Azul and our Chef prepared tacos! Menu is on our website: www.mcloonesboathouse.com **Only available in the bar, cocktail and on the patio

  • Valentine's Day

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Make your reservation today for a romantic Valentine's Night celebration at McLoone's Boathouse! Treat your special someone to an unforgettable evening with our specially crafted food and cocktail specials. Let us help make your night amazing—reserve now!

  • Sunday Brunch at McLoone's Boathouse

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a delightful Sunday Brunch at McLoone's Boathouse, where you'll receive a complimentary Mimosa or Bellini with your meal. Enjoy our diverse menu for just $44.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 3 to 11. For more details, visit our website at www.mcloonesboathouse.com!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McLoone's Boathouse offers a picturesque setting with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about its cozy ambiance, particularly during events like Sunday brunch and holiday celebrations. Outdoor seating is a highlight, providing lovely views. Despite occasional service hiccups and noise, loyal customers appreciate the "friendly staff" and varied menu options.

3,764 Reviews

  1. Tavis

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I did enjoy my experience at restaurant, but something’s were off. Being ignored is a problem for me. Or it could’ve been a mishap we never know. We did not receive our drinks until after we were finished eating. Our waitress probably had too many tables but we don’t know. Thank goodness we had the water when we were first seated. We also got up and asked another person if we can get two orders of sprite. Our waitress did apologize.

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  2. Vernon

    New Jersey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was great but the food was not good at all to me and my family.

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  3. Veronica

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entertainment was very loud, where you could hear conversations or them calling your name while you were waiting. I asked for bread and the dip that they give was a bowl of oil.

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  4. Thomas

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was fine; however, we sat at the one table that was directly under AC

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  5. Denise

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall wonderful for an intimate brunch on a Sunday. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. I’ll be back

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  6. Kimberly

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with 2 of my friends. Jonathan was our server, he was excellent!

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  7. Rolland

    New Jersey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the brunch. Good selection.. was mostly a fan of the crazy smoked salmon, raw oysters, and shrimp..but they had similar brunch items (scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, French toast, chicken fingers and fries for the kids).. they had 2 types of salads set up.. a fruit salad.. a bagel platter.. and a bit size pastries/dessert platter.. definitely will be going back..

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  8. Mike

    New York City

    276 reviews

    3.0

    276 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was wondering why we hadn't been in a while... now I remember. Butternut squash ravioli is a fairly common dish in this area. It's not supposed to be plated on a roasting hot bowl such that it's almost completed dried out. The wait staff hustle and are attentive... but if management doesn't give them guidance on table coverage then how do they know who to check on? Menus is priced about 10% higher than needed. Might also consider some acoustic tile or other work to help with the cacophony when there's a full room. Also consider having more 4 tops: 2 of us at a 6 top felt strange.

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  9. Janice

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner for our first time at the Boathouse. Food, staff, bar and ambiance were all first class.

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  10. Mariana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. I went during happy hour and prices were really good.

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FAQs

McLoone's Boathouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (862) 252-7108.

McLoone's Boathouse is rated 4.5 stars by 3764 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McLoone's Boathouse

9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Northfield Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    West Orange
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking<br />
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit 73
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Trey Barnes
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mcloonesboathouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (862) 252-7108
  • Catering
    We cater to business meeting, showers, birthdays, and wedding celebrations. With three different size private spaces and a variety of different menus, we can accommodate a wide variety of functions!
  • Private party facilities
    Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers. Keeping with the tradition of Tim McLoone's other locations, the menu offers American cuisine that appeals to the entire family.
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