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The Boathouse at Short Pump, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Short Pump

4.4
4.4
2392 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
We consider Short Pump our dry dock location, offering the same impeccable service and distinctive experience as our waterfront restaurants only housed in the convenience of Short Pump Town Center. We invite you to take a break from shopping to enjoy some of Richmond’s best locally-sourced favorites.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Thu 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 360-7200
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Robinson
  • Private party facilities
    The Boathouse at Short Pump Town Center will feature a VIP dining room for up to 12 guests. This special space, with wireless internet and a flat-screen for presentations, also boasts classic details including an antique chandelier, white washed brick, distressed wood flooring, and a vintage fireplace and mantel. Reservations for this exclusive private dining room are accepted for groups up to 12.
  • Location
    11800 W Broad St, Unit 950, Richmond, VA 23233
  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Private Room

    US$5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Tucked behind frosted glass doors, and accommodating parties up to 10 beneath an impressive chandelier, our Owner’s Table offers the private dining feel your group has been looking for. Traditionally we have not guaranteed seating, but now through OpenTable Experiences, we are able to set aside a few of our best tables each night. The $5/pp fee reserves seating at one of these tables. Reservation fee is non-refundable.

Menu

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What 2,392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Short Pump offers a delightful dining experience with standout service and a pleasant atmosphere. Customers rave about the "fantastic happy hour" and "wonderful service." While some dishes may feel overpriced, many patrons find the food "excellent" and appreciate the attentive waitstaff. A charming spot for both locals and visitors!

2,392 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really great place to have a meal and be able to conversate.

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  2. Terry

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time eating at the boathouse restaurant. We had an amazing server and the food was very good..

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  3. Kelly

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic oysters and cocktails! Overall really good meal!

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  4. Jill

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great dinner this evening! Our server was great, prompt & professional. Our food was plated beautifully. The harvest grain bowl was delicious! Would highly recommend.

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  5. Stephanie

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood was delicious & our server, Olivia, was absolutely the BEST!

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  6. Elwood

    West Virginia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We expected a lot better given other reviews we had read. This was a Thanksgiving Dinner, and the desserts were terrible. The side dished was the highlight. Brussel sprouts and collard greens were tasty.

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  7. Monica

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had read raving reviews about Thanksgiving at the Boathouse/Short Pump, and they were right. The food was delicious, well prepared, the staff, very attentive and friendly. Our server Lucy was the best, always checking on us. If you're looking for a Thanksgiving buffet, this is the place.

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  8. jim

    Greensboro

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit and food and service were excellent. Tanner was our sever and was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had calamari and shrimp cocktails then salmon and crab cakes for entrees. Will definitely be back next time in Richmond.

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  9. shortpumper

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service in making reservations and changing them. Very considerate and excellent job of communicating with me about reservation.

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  10. Holly

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The booth seat back was broken, so every time I moved or the person that was sitting behind me moved, we jolted each other. The waitress was pleasant and working hard, but she appeared to be the only one in the entire restaurant and resulted in slow service. My fish was overcooked and dry and the broccolini was so salty, I could not eat it.

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FAQs

The Boathouse at Short Pump offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 360-7200.

The Boathouse at Short Pump is rated 4.4 stars by 2392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boathouse at Short Pump

11800 W Broad St, Unit 950, Richmond, VA 23233

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Thu 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Robinson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (804) 360-7200
  • Private party facilities
    The Boathouse at Short Pump Town Center will feature a VIP dining room for up to 12 guests. This special space, with wireless internet and a flat-screen for presentations, also boasts classic details including an antique chandelier, white washed brick, distressed wood flooring, and a vintage fireplace and mantel. Reservations for this exclusive private dining room are accepted for groups up to 12.

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