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Vintage venue with a nautical theme presenting burgers & other bites, plus live music & late hours.
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Address: 218 Hartford Ave, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: (419) 285-5665
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Reviews
Lee Ball
My first trip to Put-in-Bay so we decided The Boathouse would be our first meal on the island. I ordered the Colossal Brunch Burger, a masterpiece consisting of a thick, juicy burger topped with smoked bacon, a fried egg, hash browns, and cheddar cheese on a waffle bun. Add the maple syrup (something I am not a big fan of) and it is even better. This burger is definitely among my top five favorites.
Our waiter was wonderful. He had a smile every time he came to the table. He made our visit even more enjoyable.
If you plan on visiting the island, be sure to make time to enjoy a meal at The Boathouse Bar and Grill.
… moreOur waiter was wonderful. He had a smile every time he came to the table. He made our visit even more enjoyable.
If you plan on visiting the island, be sure to make time to enjoy a meal at The Boathouse Bar and Grill.
Jennifer Wilson
Picked this place because it was close to the NPS site and it had chicken tenders for my son. Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the pretzel app- it came with this interesting, yet flavorful cheese spread. For entree I ate the rice bowl with veggies and Thai peanut sauce- I requested sauce on the side concerned it would be too spicy, which it was a bit spicy but not too bad, I was able to use about half the sauce. There were a good amount and variety of veggies in the dish. Husband ate the fried fish sandwich and said it was delicious. Fries were also tasty. My son ate every bite of the chicken and was thrilled. Indoor and outdoor seating available- we sat inside since it was raining.
… moreJohn T
What a nice spot. Had a nice seat outside. Great view. Went with the chips for an appetizer and walleye, fries and German potato salad for lunch. Service was quick and our server was very nice.
… moreJ Bird
The service was great and the bar wa cool. I want overly impressed with the food or the menu.
… moreHannah Loehrke
Got the colossal brunch burger and it was—as the name tells you—colossal. It was also delicious. The cocktails were wonderful as well, I’d recommend the Pool Party, the Frozen Orange Creamsicle, and the Blackberry Lemonade
… moreTamara Green
Good location in Downtown Put in Bay with plenty of golf cart parking. The menu offers a variety of items from sandwiches to pizza. My husband had the chicken tender basket, and I had the Hawaiian BBQ chicken. Both were very good. Prices are somewhat high but in line with other restaurants in the area.
… moreRye Weaver
The Boathouse – Not Worth the Money or the Wait
We stopped by The Boathouse hoping for a solid meal and a relaxing experience, but it honestly didn’t live up to the hype. The place wasn’t busy at all, so I expected quicker service and a little more attention—but both the food and service fell short.
Let’s start with the food. I ordered what was supposed to be a fresh jalapeño burger, but what I got was a small, likely frozen patty—not fresh Angus beef—and just three mushy, pickled jalapeños under the cheese. It was definitely not the fresh jalapeño burger I expected. It took over 45 minutes for our food to come out, and it only took about 6 minutes to finish eating. For nearly $100 (for just four meals and drinks), the quality was nowhere near worth it.
The service left much to be desired. I tried getting our waitress’s attention at least five times—she clearly heard me but ignored me. I had to ask a different staff member just to bring hand wipes, and even then, it took another five minutes and more waving before they arrived.
My son got the spicy chicken sandwich and said it started out okay but turned bland halfway through. Another person in our group got a simple cheeseburger—just average—and someone else had a patty melt on sourdough with sweet potato fries, which also didn’t impress. We ordered two sodas, and three of us asked for ice water. What we got was tap water in a glass jar with plastic cups—no ice—while another table was served ice water in a proper pitcher with iced glasses. That inconsistency just added to the disappointment.
If I’m paying premium prices, I expect at least ice water.
To be honest, I would’ve had a better, more satisfying meal grabbing a $5 burger from Arby’s or Wendy’s off the island. I’ve had a better burger at Goat Soup & Whiskey than I did here.
They also tack on a 3% credit card fee, which I’m fine with—but what bothered me more was the receipt printing out suggested tip amounts. I personally feel tipping should be based on service, not pressure. We still left a $5 tip, which felt fair given the experience. If the service had been great, I’d have tipped more—but that wasn’t the case here.
For restaurant owners: printing tip suggestions on receipts can come off as pushy. Tips should reflect the experience, not a guilt trip. There’s no hard rule about tipping percentages—it’s a choice, not an obligation.
Lastly, the surroundings of the restaurant could use some cleanup. I noticed a broken screen door and a mediocre patio seating area. The weather was nice, but that’s about the only thing I can say positively.
Bottom line: The Boathouse was overpriced, underwhelming, and not worth the wait. I don’t plan on returning, and I wouldn’t recommend it to others.
… moreWe stopped by The Boathouse hoping for a solid meal and a relaxing experience, but it honestly didn’t live up to the hype. The place wasn’t busy at all, so I expected quicker service and a little more attention—but both the food and service fell short.
Let’s start with the food. I ordered what was supposed to be a fresh jalapeño burger, but what I got was a small, likely frozen patty—not fresh Angus beef—and just three mushy, pickled jalapeños under the cheese. It was definitely not the fresh jalapeño burger I expected. It took over 45 minutes for our food to come out, and it only took about 6 minutes to finish eating. For nearly $100 (for just four meals and drinks), the quality was nowhere near worth it.
The service left much to be desired. I tried getting our waitress’s attention at least five times—she clearly heard me but ignored me. I had to ask a different staff member just to bring hand wipes, and even then, it took another five minutes and more waving before they arrived.
My son got the spicy chicken sandwich and said it started out okay but turned bland halfway through. Another person in our group got a simple cheeseburger—just average—and someone else had a patty melt on sourdough with sweet potato fries, which also didn’t impress. We ordered two sodas, and three of us asked for ice water. What we got was tap water in a glass jar with plastic cups—no ice—while another table was served ice water in a proper pitcher with iced glasses. That inconsistency just added to the disappointment.
If I’m paying premium prices, I expect at least ice water.
To be honest, I would’ve had a better, more satisfying meal grabbing a $5 burger from Arby’s or Wendy’s off the island. I’ve had a better burger at Goat Soup & Whiskey than I did here.
They also tack on a 3% credit card fee, which I’m fine with—but what bothered me more was the receipt printing out suggested tip amounts. I personally feel tipping should be based on service, not pressure. We still left a $5 tip, which felt fair given the experience. If the service had been great, I’d have tipped more—but that wasn’t the case here.
For restaurant owners: printing tip suggestions on receipts can come off as pushy. Tips should reflect the experience, not a guilt trip. There’s no hard rule about tipping percentages—it’s a choice, not an obligation.
Lastly, the surroundings of the restaurant could use some cleanup. I noticed a broken screen door and a mediocre patio seating area. The weather was nice, but that’s about the only thing I can say positively.
Bottom line: The Boathouse was overpriced, underwhelming, and not worth the wait. I don’t plan on returning, and I wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Jake Hermiz
When we got in we got our seats outside so fast, got us two refreshing waters which is amazing, not even 5 minutes they brought us refill of water and our cokes , we got our order and I only got the fries because I wasn’t hungry not even under 20 minutes our food came, the waiters are so nice and chill and asked us the WiFi password which is very sweet of them! Although, this has been a great experience here would recommend here when we go on vacation again!❤️ 10/10!
Service: Amazing, nice, chill
Atmosphere: Very nice decor and music
Food: amazing 10/10!
… moreService: Amazing, nice, chill
Atmosphere: Very nice decor and music
Food: amazing 10/10!
Fred Anger
Good food good atmosphere. Bella was a great server
… moreLynn Fox
Really good food with a vegan option!!! I was not expecting to be able to eat anything here but was super excited to see on the menu a black bean burger. And our server Devin was very nice and checked with the kitchen to confirm that the burger was vegan. He also confirmed that the fries are fried in canola oil. I was super happy to have this as an option and it was really good. Kinda pricey but same as the rest of the island. It would be great if at some point they added another vegan option since they already are attracting vegans with their black bean burger, but I truly cannot complain considering it’s put in bay and the options are nonexistent
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