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The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overlooking the hottest beach in Vancouver -- The Boathouse on Kits Beach is a legendary spot to hang out both summer and winter. Join us on our heated, covered deck for year round patio dining, or in the bar and restaurant for the best view of the waterfront and Kits Beach action.
The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant has been specializing in fresh seafood from the Westcoast of British Columbia and around the world since 1981. Our team of chefs prepare each dish with a focus on fresh flavours and feature premium ingredients including seasonally selected fresh fish and seafood, premium oysters and Certified Angus steaks.
With a commitment to serving wild & sustainable seafood, the Boathouse selects only Oceanwise fish. With stunning outdoor patios, fabulous westcoast decor and spectacular views, Boathouse is a favourite for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch and has become known as one of the best places in Vancouver and on the Westcoast for waterfront dining.
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The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant has been specializing in fresh seafood from the Westcoast of British Columbia and around the world since 1981. Our team of chefs prepare each dish with a focus on fresh flavours and feature premium ingredients including seasonally selected fresh fish and seafood, premium oysters and Certified Angus steaks.
With a commitment to serving wild & sustainable seafood, the Boathouse selects only Oceanwise fish. With stunning outdoor patios, fabulous westcoast decor and spectacular views, Boathouse is a favourite for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch and has become known as one of the best places in Vancouver and on the Westcoast for waterfront dining.
241 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 241 reviews
5 stars
(39)
4 stars
(131)
3 stars
(53)
2 stars
(16)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(166)
- special occasion(95)
- good for groups(78)
- neighborhood gem(76)
- romantic(70)
- fit for foodies(51)
The Boathouse at Kits Beach Reviews List
Review 1 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"2nd time there and the view was beautiful and great service."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food great view
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good, tasty and hot. Service was excellent and the wine was great.
Noise level was a bit loud for me but the view made up for it. Hard to get a window seat and you can't reserve one.
Overall though it was a great dining experience. Price was on the up side but not rediculous."
Noise level was a bit loud for me but the view made up for it. Hard to get a window seat and you can't reserve one.
Overall though it was a great dining experience. Price was on the up side but not rediculous."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Gorgeous setting, overcooked fish
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Compared with its predecessor, (Watermark), the Boathouse offers massive improvement in customer service and notable improvement in food quality, but the latter is still inconsistent. Those at our table who ordered salmon ended up with a filet cooked thoroughly to the point of dryness. Waiter offered to take it back and cook afresh, which was nice, but that would have messed up our dining schedule. When my fellow diner pointed out the very dry salmon filet to the waiter, he relayed to the kitchen staff that the salmon was "a little more well-done than the customer's preference", which indicated to me that cooked-till-dry salmon is what the Boathouse considers the "normal" way to cook salmon. Yikes. Great dessert, though."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good atmosphere, good food. A little noisy. Nice touch on the shared meals: splitting the portions so that each person has a separate plate."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mothers Day Brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A beautiful brunch selection and variety. My hot food was a little cold as I think the turnover was not as fast as could have been. Was really impressed with cold seafood table. Staff very friendly and warm. Setting is out of this world - what a treat for this Mother!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 6 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Boathouse - Kits Beach
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We often eat at The Boathouse Horseshoe Bay always enjoying food, view and value. Due to Mother Day we were unable to reserve at Horseshoe Bay so tried Kits Beach instead. Prices are up this year so you expect quality. The server was good, the view is very nice and building quite new. However I was disappointed this time for several reasons. The Cesar Salad seemed small and not as good as at Horseshoe Bay. The steak was good but the key lime shrimp accompanying were very spicy and the sauce too heavy. The restaurant was very loud, noisy and movement through it is cramped. The layout is somewhat small and a bit odd, not as formal as in Horseshoe Bay. Overall I will not dine there again and prefer the other locations I have dined at."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 7 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The boathouse
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to the boathouse at kits with my mother on mothers day. Upon arriving at out reservation time, we were greeted by friendly staff and promptly brought to our table which was right by the window. The service was very quick and the food was great so I would certainly like to return for other special occasions in the future!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Best view in town
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Its a bit overpriced but its worth it if you enjoy looking out at the beach and ocean through floor to ceiling windows. I do, so I come about once a month for brunch or a lunch etc."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too noisy and food was okay
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We liked it because it is right on Kits Beach but really found this boathouse to have a fairly casual ambience and found it to be very noisy. We like the boathouse in Port Moody better- nice upscale ambience rather than casual affair.
I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or special milestone. It is good for a group of people but not for a romatic dinner for two.
Very nice view and found the food to be okay but not terrific, considering the price
Waiter was terrific
Didn't like waiting an extra 20 minutes for a table considering we had reservations."
I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or special milestone. It is good for a group of people but not for a romatic dinner for two.
Very nice view and found the food to be okay but not terrific, considering the price
Waiter was terrific
Didn't like waiting an extra 20 minutes for a table considering we had reservations."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 10 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"our waitress was great! she was attentive, noticed when my husband's coffee was low, brought my friend extra bread for her seafood hotpot. The +$10 for the three course dinner was great - except I'm not a fan of cream brulee (Asians tend to be lactose intolerant, so another dessert option would have been appreciated)."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view. Ordinary food.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You can't beat the view. The prawn pasta was ok. It was bland, and the sauce was watery. The seafood hotpot was also ordinary, with 2 mussels unopened and some with shlls only. This should have been picked up before it leftvthe kitchen, if not for safety reasons. Once told, they gave us a free dessert."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 12 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great view and food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the decor and the food was fresh and excellent."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hot! Hot! Hot!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I booked this restaurant because of the view, however, for dinner, since the restaurant faces West, for the most part the entire restaurant is exposed to the sun and heat. The sun was intense that evenig. I was surprised to hear from the server that they didn't have sun shades. Otherwise, the experience was good."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 14 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Busy Fri night - held it together
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reserved a spot for the Boathouse late on Thursday for Saturday night at 7:30 and got a table. Had a friend in from out of town and the place was hopping as it was the first warm beach day of the year. The hostess, the waiter and the kitchen really pulled it off. We started with crab cakes and sweet chili chicken bites and both were as good as one would expect. I had the blackened halibut (excellent - perfectly cooked), my girlfriend the seafood hot pot (great variety and flavour) and my friend had the prime rib - by all accounts a winner. He really enjoyed the view (what's not to like?) and the service was very good (kudos to Ryan). Only complaint - It was a little warm from the sun blasting through the windows (it's a tough life)."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good but Squeezed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our reso for 5 had us at a table for 4. 3 on a bench was squishy."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hit the local Boathouse for a sunset evening. Was pleasantly surprised by the extensive affordable well rounded wine list. Kudos to whoever revamped it (last time at a Boathouse was White Rock over a year ago). And the Tuna Tacos appetizer were great too. Highly recommend those."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 17 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff was very friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was very friendly and we were so comfortable to spend time at your restaurant. Food was delicious, too."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 18 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our entire meal was a delight
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our entire meal was a delight from start to finish. The quality of the food was consistently excellent. We'll be back."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 19 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Continues to have terrible
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Continues to have terrible food and service. The view and sun brings me back once a year just to try it again. Just go for a beer if you must."
Dined on 22/04/2013
2006
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Review 20 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
View is the best thing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food wasn't anything special. It was fine, but would have preferred something extra for a $50 breakfast.
Wait staff was most interested in getting us fed and out the door. Interrupted regularly, weren't there when we wanted something. Felt rushed.
Weather was windy and wind blew in the windows onto us. No blankets provided. Needed to dress warmly.
Overall it felt like expensive fast-food.
We went somewhere else for coffee and dessert."
Wait staff was most interested in getting us fed and out the door. Interrupted regularly, weren't there when we wanted something. Felt rushed.
Weather was windy and wind blew in the windows onto us. No blankets provided. Needed to dress warmly.
Overall it felt like expensive fast-food.
We went somewhere else for coffee and dessert."
Dined on 21/04/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 21 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great time, and very attentive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great time, and very attentive service."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 22 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent waitress. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent waitress. Food was good. View spectacular."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 23 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Beautiful location, very good
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful location, very good service and very, very average (as in not so good) brunch. Ordered an omelet and didn't finish it. Disappointing as chose the Boathouse for brunch as have really enjoyed their appies in past visits. Wouldn't recommend this restaurant for brunch."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2013
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Review 24 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing view, great food, great service! No complaints at all!!"
Dined on 18/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 25 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view, bad luck on fish
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"View of the mountains and water was fantastic from the Boathouse. Food was ok. Filet mignon was good. The Halibut was overcooked and dry despite me checking with the server that the fish would be juicy at the time of ordering. As I had out of town guests with me, I did not want to disrupt our meal and conversation by notifying the server of this issue so just consumed it. In my opinion, if a restaurant is charging this price point for their food, they should be professional enough to cook it right. Overall, would return for drinks and their view, not their seafood entrees."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time at this Boathouse.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time at this Boathouse. Great location. Continued good food and service. Great for that neighbourhood. Other people though have to drive to it. I suspect many people in the neighbourhood walked to the Boathouse on English Bay. We'll go back there for sure and recommend it as a group dinner location!"
Dined on 07/04/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 27 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
lame food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"steak wasnt exciting. ive had better. wayyy better"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 28 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great view... but that's about it!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great view! Unfortunately, with pretentious unfriendly staff and mediocre food, it's NOT RECOMMENDED. Most of us preferred to be served by courteous and professional people, not a bunch of university students with a bad attitude."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 29 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch food was good - enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brunch food was good - enjoyed my crabcakes benny. Our server was friendly and helpful. The view of Kits Beach and English Bay was outstanding."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 30 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noisy but great views and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noisy but great views and food made up for the noise."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2009
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Review 31 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The location is of course
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The location is of course fabulous. Easter Sunday and the place was packed, so very lively atmosphere. Background music as usual was rather too loud for older ears, especially with so many people talking, so we had to almost shout across the table to have a conversation.
Service was very good, with prompt attention but not intrusive. The clam chowder was disappointing, a thin cream broth with a couple of pieces of fish, tasteless and bland. We advised the waiter who took it away, and we were not charged for the soup. The fish tacos which I've had several times before, were as usual delicious,and the thai crab cakes were nicely textured though a little bland, as were the accompanying salsa, mayo. Wine by the glass very expensive."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 32 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"a place must visit on a nice sunny day!"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place to spend an afternoon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to spend an afternoon with family (including an 11-month old!)."
Dined on 29/03/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 34 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We always enjoy the Boathouse
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always enjoy the Boathouse at Kits. It's gorgeous. We did have reservations and they gave us special preference so we could sit at the window. We were invited to sit at the bar and have a drink while they got our table ready, about 10-15 minutes. Too bad there was no bartender. On break???? It was very busy, and the bar was full. No one had a drink or food.....just waiting. When he did finally come back, our table was ready. Oh well. We got to sit down.
The food was fabulous. Love those crab cakes. Our sever was awesome. Maybe he should have been bartending.
The food was fabulous. Love those crab cakes. Our sever was awesome. Maybe he should have been bartending.
We will be back.
PJ"
PJ"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2012
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Review 35 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely waiter!! I had the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely waiter!! I had the miso halibut which was amazing but I'd wished I hadn't eaten all the sauce with it because it left a very salty taste in my mouth"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 36 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Aim to please!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great night! Both the waiter and hostess, who worked hard to get us a window seat, made it a special night."
Dined on 29/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 37 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There is a great variety to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There is a great variety to satisfy all tastes...especially fish seafood in a variety of combos, and with steak options too! They are always willing to please and switch out for your favourite choices. The sunset was stunning last night too!"
Dined on 26/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 38 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very cold by windows. Slow
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very cold by windows. Slow service.
Brunch menu quite good"
Brunch menu quite good"
Dined on 24/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 39 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First Time At The Boathouse On Kits
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our reservation was for 5:30pm but arrived 1 hour early. We were escorted to a window seat table for party of five. The view as gorgeous. Our waiter, Colin, took time to explain items on the menu. To start we had a complimentary sourdough bread. Calamari was excellent. Seafood Flat bread was also nice. Our selections of main course were Prime Rib, Fish n Chips, Lobster Ravioli, Seafood Pasta, and Steelhead Fish. Fish n chips was a bit on the too-well-done side but everything else was very good. We would be back again for another special occasion."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 40 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Location on Kits.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having eaten at the Boathouse on Beach Ave, which is a bit casaul, I wanted to try this location, and it was much nicer for an evening meal. The ambiance was fabulous, and the food overall was great. We had the ultimate seafood feast. The only critique I have was that the salmon portion was overcooked. Normally I would have sent it back, but the rest was awesome, and it wasn't only a small part of a big meal of stuff lobster, prawns, mussels etc. We would definietely go back, as we felt it was also great value."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 41 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This visit was far below Boathouse standards & we dine here on a regular basis, this is all I will say... Disappointed."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 42 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great table - glass windows
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great table - glass windows from ceiling to floor overlooking English Bay. (Table was perfect for 4.) Strongly recommend people to reserve online to save time waiting!"
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 43 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The location is terrific with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The location is terrific with an amazing view but the food was not overly special relative to some independent restaurants that have similar prices for similar items. I had the cedar planked salmon, which was good, though the sides were a bit lacklustre.
The atmosphere was okay, with the great beach and ocean view tempered by thumping high bpm music that seemed rather inappropriate. Music of this type does not fit well with the setting and foodie pretensions."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 44 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Prime beef special was over
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Prime beef special was over cooked and poor quality. Service ver slow. Full of noisy young children"
Dined on 22/03/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 45 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the sun came out and we had
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the sun came out and we had a great table by the window with a million dollar view. But it was very difficult to hear each other around the table."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 46 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a window seat and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a window seat and the view was great, even in the rain. The food was delicious. We took advantage of the lobster fest and there was lots of lobster in every dish. Great restaurant!"
Dined on 19/03/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 47 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly service, really good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly service, really good yam fries."
Dined on 13/03/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 48 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went because of the Atlantic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went because of the Atlantic Lobster special. We were not disappointed with the lobster but my husband was not happy with the chowder. He told the waitress (Chelsea) that it was so watery, it was tasteless. She asked if she could replace it with the lobster bisque. She did and it was great. She provided impecable service. We will definitely return."
Dined on 10/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 49 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was excellent. The food was good. The view was fantastic. Overall, we had a good experience for a birthday dinner. We will return again."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 50 for The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very, very slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We arrived at the restaurant right on time for our 1 pm reservations, to be told there's be a ten minute wait although there were plenty of empty tables. We were served by the manager rather than a server. The food took over an hour to come. In fairness, they brought out small plates of carrots and celery for my two kids (5 and 11) The food, when it arrived, was very good although we were very, very hungry. The bill took too long to present and far too long to pay."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view
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