
Why grab a bite in a cookie-cutter restaurant when you can take a cruise on land at our historic San Gabriel landmark, Clearman’s Galley? Today, 40 years after serving its first hamburger, Clearman’s Galley, the larger version of “The Boat” is still serving you “The Boat’s” classics – hamburgers, sandwiches, chicken dinners, great beers, and more! Come aboard Clearman’s Galley for a rousing good time, great food, cool beers, or championship sports!
Old-school stalwart for American comfort food, burgers & beers on a converted vintage boat with TVs.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7215 Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91775
Phone: (626) 286-3075
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Reviews
Where you come hungry, leave heavier, and somehow still want more.
You don’t just “go” to The Boat. You dock there like a busted-up pirate ship that’s been out to sea for decades, crawling in with a crew of misfits, bandmates, and the one guy who still owes you twenty bucks from 1994. The moment you walk in, you get smacked in the face with that scent — deep-fried, char-grilled, nostalgia-marinated air that could make a vegan sweat.
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The Food
The burgers aren’t Instagram-ready little tower sculptures — they’re real. Beefy, greasy enough to lube your elbows, served on buns that could probably stop a BB. Fries? Crisp outside, fluffy inside, perfectly engineered to scoop up enough ketchup to alarm a cardiologist. The chicken dinners are so golden and crunchy you’ll think someone’s smuggling them out of a county fair.
You’re not here for microgreens. You’re here for meat, salt, and joy.
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The Vibe
It’s not a “theme.” It’s a damn boat. And not some polished yacht either — this thing has seen some stuff. The rebuild might’ve made it bigger, but it’s still got that “everyone’s welcome” buzz. Sports blaring on a wall of screens, kids trying to beat the claw machine, someone in the corner explaining how they almost opened for Van Halen in ’82.
The place can handle entire bands, three birthday parties, and your cousin Larry who talks too loud — all at once — without breaking a sweat.
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The History
Back in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, this was the pit stop for every SGV rocker, punk, and garage-band hero. Pre-show fuel? Check. Post-gig debrief with beer and fries? Double check. You probably saw more handshake deals for “we’re starting a band” happen here than at any recording studio in the Valley.
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The Service
Quick. Friendly. They actually look you in the eye — which is rare these days. No pretense, no fake smiles, just that “let’s get you fed” energy that makes you trust them instantly.
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Final Word
The Boat is an SGV time capsule that still floats. It’s loud, greasy, friendly, and perfect. You come here to eat like you mean it, laugh until you choke on a fry, and remember why chain restaurants will never compete with a place that’s got real history, real food, and real people.
Pro tip: Don’t wear white. And bring an appetite big enough to shame your past self.