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Located at lake level in the historic Langdon Building, The Boathouse serves authentic Wisconsin favorites like a Chicken BLT on Stella’s Spicy Cheese Bread. Try our peel and eat shrimp or the one pound lobster roll, relax with a Boathouse Cooler and an appetizer, or enjoy an ice cream floatie with the family—all with beautiful Lake Mendota as your front yard.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 535-8232
Website: https://boathousemadison.com/
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Reviews
Stacy Matousek
This was a cool place we found. We only had an appetizer and a soda . The cheese curds were awesome. Our service was ehh, They werent real busy when we arrived but it seemed like our server could never be found. He never brought our dipping sauce and we couldnt tell him because he couldnt be found. When he finally came back we were about done eating so we just said forget it. Im sure its a great place in the summer being on the water and all.
… moreMKB
What a view!
We had lunch there on a Wednesday afternoon.
We parked a little over a block away. Free street parking. I could see if it was busy parking could be a problem. As far as I know I don’t’ think the restaurant offers parking?
The restaurant is located in a hotel, on the bottom two floors. The first floor was closed. The lower floor has a small bar area with an outdoor terrace right on Lake Mendota.
There were one or two open tables but the receptionist said either they were holding them for reservations or something about the waitress was slammed earlier and taking a break? She said we could wait 15 min or take a table in the bar area. It was such a nice weather day that we decided to wait. In less than 10 minutes she ended up giving us one of the tables that was originally open.
My wife had a Blue Moon beer which she said was super cold and very good.
We ordered some chips and salsa and enjoyed the excellent view.
There were about 2 or 3 birds which took an interest in our chips and were annoying, but what do you expect being outside.
The chips and salsa were ok. They advertised the chips were made in-house. I thought they needed more salt and could be a bit crisper. I enjoyed that the salsa was pureed, but we both agreed it was a bit bland.
My wife had the shrimp roll with chips. I had the cheeseburger with up- charged $2 fries.
She said her sandwich was good but could use less cucumbers and more shrimp but would get it again.
I ordered my cheeseburger plain with just cheese. It was done medium which I prefer. The patty was thicker than normal but a bit smaller than the bun.
It appeared they attempted to toast the bun but it was not crisp. It was ok but would try something different next time. The fries were a bit underdone and semi warm. Would not get them again.
I would go back again to enjoy the outstanding view.
… moreWe had lunch there on a Wednesday afternoon.
We parked a little over a block away. Free street parking. I could see if it was busy parking could be a problem. As far as I know I don’t’ think the restaurant offers parking?
The restaurant is located in a hotel, on the bottom two floors. The first floor was closed. The lower floor has a small bar area with an outdoor terrace right on Lake Mendota.
There were one or two open tables but the receptionist said either they were holding them for reservations or something about the waitress was slammed earlier and taking a break? She said we could wait 15 min or take a table in the bar area. It was such a nice weather day that we decided to wait. In less than 10 minutes she ended up giving us one of the tables that was originally open.
My wife had a Blue Moon beer which she said was super cold and very good.
We ordered some chips and salsa and enjoyed the excellent view.
There were about 2 or 3 birds which took an interest in our chips and were annoying, but what do you expect being outside.
The chips and salsa were ok. They advertised the chips were made in-house. I thought they needed more salt and could be a bit crisper. I enjoyed that the salsa was pureed, but we both agreed it was a bit bland.
My wife had the shrimp roll with chips. I had the cheeseburger with up- charged $2 fries.
She said her sandwich was good but could use less cucumbers and more shrimp but would get it again.
I ordered my cheeseburger plain with just cheese. It was done medium which I prefer. The patty was thicker than normal but a bit smaller than the bun.
It appeared they attempted to toast the bun but it was not crisp. It was ok but would try something different next time. The fries were a bit underdone and semi warm. Would not get them again.
I would go back again to enjoy the outstanding view.
B. Perna
Our recent lunch at the Boathouse Restaurant was a truly enjoyable experience, easily earning a solid four-star rating. The highlights were the delicious and fresh seafood. Every bite tasted like it had just come from the water, a testament to their sourcing and preparation.
Adding to the culinary delight were the excellent views from the patio. Dining with such a picturesque waterfront backdrop truly elevated the entire meal. It’s the perfect spot to relax and soak in the atmosphere while savoring your food.
Finally, the fast service was a welcome surprise. Our server was attentive and efficient, ensuring we had everything we needed without feeling rushed. This made for a seamless and pleasant dining experience.
For a delicious and fresh seafood lunch with great views and prompt service, the Boathouse Restaurant is an excellent choice and highly recommended.
… moreAdding to the culinary delight were the excellent views from the patio. Dining with such a picturesque waterfront backdrop truly elevated the entire meal. It’s the perfect spot to relax and soak in the atmosphere while savoring your food.
Finally, the fast service was a welcome surprise. Our server was attentive and efficient, ensuring we had everything we needed without feeling rushed. This made for a seamless and pleasant dining experience.
For a delicious and fresh seafood lunch with great views and prompt service, the Boathouse Restaurant is an excellent choice and highly recommended.
Whole
Easily one of my favorite spots of my entire trip to Madison! It was beautiful, you can sit directly on the water and enjoy the views as well as walk out on the dock and get a taste of the breeze.
The server was wonderful, extremely kind and helpful. The Wisco burger was delicious, I devoured it quickly, the bacon jam was drippy but complimented the cheese well. All of my group members enjoyed their dishes.
You have to walk down quite a bit of stairs to reach this restaurant. Bathrooms are located right outside the restaurant when you enter, they are very clean.
… moreThe server was wonderful, extremely kind and helpful. The Wisco burger was delicious, I devoured it quickly, the bacon jam was drippy but complimented the cheese well. All of my group members enjoyed their dishes.
You have to walk down quite a bit of stairs to reach this restaurant. Bathrooms are located right outside the restaurant when you enter, they are very clean.
Lauren
Honestly this is a very mid restaurant. All the food is dive bar quality but you pay premium prices because of the view. If it’s a hot day, be prepared to sweat because you cannot tilt their umbrellas or make any adjustments for shade. The service was okay, it took about 20 minutes to get our drinks but I understand they get busy, it just seems understaffed. I would not get any of their fish, it’s clearly frozen fish that you could buy in a grocery store. Probably would not return
… moreVikram Bala
The atmosphere is absolutely phenomenal! If you get an outdoor seat , you are literally right on the lake and have spectacular views! The cheese curds were mouth-watering . MY OH MY, I could eat those every single day!! That being said, my sandwich wasn’t great. Seems like you gotta order the right item from the menu. Either way, it’s definitely worth a visit, even if it’s just for a peaceful, scenic dinner ️ on the lake.
… moreRafael Chavez C.
Great views of Lake Mendota. The terrace is at lake level but it was too hot, so we opted for a table on the upper floor. The food was excellent. Service was fine, if a little slow since it was busy.
… moreAnthony Villare
One of the best outdoor patio eateries in Madison! The view is amazing. The menu may not be extensive, but the food is prepared very well.
Our server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. The cheese curds and chicken salad sandwich were my favorites, and of course the always-tasty truffle fries! The curds had a nice crunchy texture. The fries were crunchy with just the right amount of parmigiana and truffle seasoning…. Mmmm. The chicken salad had chunks of fresh tasting chicken with the right amount of crunch added by the celery and apple. The nutty texture of the walnuts helps to round out the sandwich’s taste.
Overall, I liked the food, and I LOVED the view. I wonder if you could just take you food down to the adjacent dock and relax in the Adirondack chairs there? I guess I’ll find out, on my next visit.
… moreOur server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. The cheese curds and chicken salad sandwich were my favorites, and of course the always-tasty truffle fries! The curds had a nice crunchy texture. The fries were crunchy with just the right amount of parmigiana and truffle seasoning…. Mmmm. The chicken salad had chunks of fresh tasting chicken with the right amount of crunch added by the celery and apple. The nutty texture of the walnuts helps to round out the sandwich’s taste.
Overall, I liked the food, and I LOVED the view. I wonder if you could just take you food down to the adjacent dock and relax in the Adirondack chairs there? I guess I’ll find out, on my next visit.
Z Zylka
Sat outside by water was beautiful out. Service was excellent. Food was good. Mahi tacos only had 1 piece of fish in each…kinda disappointing. Chicken salad was good. Guacamole was good. Salsa was a huge bowl.
… moreRobert Lemons
The Boathouse was nice, but I will have to say that the atmosphere, location, and decorations contributed to the higher review. Speaking of food I did order the Chicken Wings with Nashville hot sauce which they tasted good but the Nashville hot sauce got a bit warm. I like a tasty spicy hot but not a set you on fire hot. The Nashville hot sauce was a tasty spicy hot but it did start to get that set you on fire tasteless hot. The Roasted Salmon could have been much better. The fish was not very tasty and dried out and the sweet mashed potatoes just didn’t go well with the salmon. I would have excepted rice or something of that nature. The best part of my meal was the Roadhouse Beignets. They were very light and airy and had a great sweet and savory taste. I would have liked them to be a bit more dense but regardless they were good.
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