Boathouse On The Bay
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Boathouse On The Bay
Flip flop into Boathouse on the Bay in Sister Bay, WI for outside seating, the majestic marina, and grand sunset views. Stay for the good people, great eats and specialty drinks. You really can't find a better restaurant with a view or bar with outdoor seating in all of Door County dining! With our restaurant patio seating, brand new Fly Bridge Bar and dining area, with floor-to-ceiling windows, you won't ever miss the beautiful panorama of the marina.
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Tender rings deep-fried and served with lemon wedges and a side of our house-made cocktail sauce. Sweet lobster, cavatappi pasta, and house-made cheese sauce topped with a buttery crumb crust. Add chicken $4.5, salmon $9, shrimp $8, lobster $13, or ahi tuna $11 to any salad to make your mouth water.
Reviews (18)
Vicki T.
Vicki T.
Oct 29, 2021
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Had lunch here, hubby had whitefish chowder which was too thick, and there was not enough fish in it. The lobster roll was just ok. It did not have enough seasoning for me and the finely chopped onions and celery I like in mine were non existent or very minimal. It does have a nice room overlooking the bay. I might go back and try something else on the menu.
Bob Ray
Bob Ray
Oct 21, 2021
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Wife and I went here on Tuesday 19th arriving at 1:10, which was not overly busy. We ordered a Whitefish Po Boy and a Burger. While waiting 5 other tables were sat and got there food before we did. The server even brought over another tables food thinking it was ours. We waited 55 min for our food to arrive hoping it would be something special, was greatly disappointed. The server told us that the tickets were done in shifts, which made no sense because we were there well before those other tables. Come to find out at the end that he didn't even put our order in until AFTER the others.
As another
Alley R.
Alley R.
Oct 13, 2021
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Late lunch. Tried Boathouse on the Bay for the first time today. Beautiful view. Hubby had the Lobster roll sandwich and loved it. (Extra kudos for having a GF roll option.) Not many non-seafood options, so I settled for a kids burger (served with fries) and a side salad. Hamburger was horrible (not sure 100% beef... not sure... not edible). Fries and salad were fine. Three stars because our bill was $68 for our two sandwiches and iced tea! Too pricey!
Libby H.
Libby H.
Sep 16, 2021
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I thought it was on the water, but it's as close to the water you'll get, just on the other side of the street. Dog friendly on the outdoor patio which was nice since my friend and I brought my dog up to Door County for the day. They brought him a water bowl which was sweet! We got the shrimp cocktail and I had the pain killer cocktail which was delicious. My friend got the fish of the day, which looked yummy. I wish I got that instead of the fried shrimp basket. My stomach did not take kindly to it after the fact and I was only able to eat half of it, taste was alright. The views were
Beth Zboran
Beth Zboran
Aug 12, 2021
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Good food but not great. We got the walleye dinner special. My husband's fish had bones in it. The sauce on top added a little flavor but it needed something more.
Jenny N.
Jenny N.
Jul 30, 2021
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Great service and really tasty lobster rolls and lobster mac. The fries were thin and crispy, just how I like them. Loved the outdoor seating and watching the sunset as we ate. The kid's meals were really overpriced, but I felt the lobster dishes were on point and totally worth it. I'd definitely go back.
Jenya
Jenya
Jul 28, 2021
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Boathouse On the Bay has a beautiful view. The food is good, but definitely priced with the view in mind. The service is good and polite. I got the whitefish pboy and was slightly disappointed that I had to assemble it myself. The lobster roll was also very good and had plenty of lobster, but it was well deserved at a price of $29.
Guadalupe Fonseca
Guadalupe Fonseca
Jul 23, 2021
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Anytime we visit Door County this is our go to spot! They have amazing fall off the bone ribs! Gorgeous views. Good cocktail menu. Great service. The menu could use more appetizer options but otherwise highly recommend.
Sandra T.
Sandra T.
Jul 17, 2021
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We went to see the goats on the roof, but the wait was too long, so we went on down the road and found the "Boathouse". We first wanted to sit outside but then we noticed the bar upstairs and what and awesome view. We meet Curtis one of the bartenders, what a awesome young man! He recommended two of the main delicious entrees, the Blackened Whitefish and the Seared Ahi Tuna. They were both great tasting and good sized.
John Pozo
John Pozo
Jul 17, 2021
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Fast service and great staff.
Cheese curds were great. The dinner special was a great chocie and the lobster roll was especially a hit at the table.
The cucumber watermelon Mojito cocktail was super refreshing on this hot day.
Nicholas
Nicholas
Jul 02, 2021
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Excellent service. Ribs were tender and full of flavor. Cocktails were delicious. Didn't have enough room for dessert unfortunately. Also if it were nicer out I would have liked to try out the outdoor patio seating.
Johanna P.
Johanna P.
Jun 16, 2021
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We were recommended this place by a local so we knew it had to be good but good is an understatement. Let’s start with the service; kind, quick, efficient, and so polite it will make the experience alone worth it. The Cherry Mojito is the drink to get here. Not too sweet and very flavorful. The cheese curds are so cheesy and are made with a very good cheddar. The lobster roll is to die for and the ribs are so very tender. All in all I’d highly recommend this place.
Jenn Much
Jenn Much
Jun 12, 2021
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My husband and I happened to pass by and opted to stop for a late lunch. It was our first time at Boathouse On The Bay. The waitress was energetic and welcoming and was happy to suggest dishes for us. We decided on a classic burger and their house specialty - their famous Lobster Roll. Hubby and I split each to try it and they were equally amazing! My husband said the Lobster Roll was the best he has ever had and that he would easily return just to get it! We also enjoyed the cheese curds with ranch and a chilled glass of lemonade. It was a gorgeous day to sit on the patio and watch the boats in
Erin B.
Erin B.
Oct 25, 2020
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The food was fine, but the best part about the place is the location and the mixed drinks. There's a great view of the bay from the restaurant and it looks gorgeous at sunset!

I thought the food was overpriced, and the overall presentation wasn't good. everything is served in casual paper baskets but is expensive (not sure if this is a covid safety precaution or an aesthetic thing?). If the food itself was fantastic but served in paper baskets it might be charming, but it wasn't fantastic so it just made everything feel overpriced. It was around $100 for dinner for two, with only
Alison P.
Alison P.
Oct 04, 2020
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Safe and accommodating carryout system set up! My husband and I shared cheese curds, a bowl of whitefish chowder, and a lobster roll... I cannot recommend them all enough! Such a tasty meal! The set-up our bag of carryout in a perfect way so
the soup wouldn't spill. Everything was still perfect temperate after our 10 minute drive back to our hotel.
Linda B.
Linda B.
Aug 17, 2020
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I always wanted to stop here but the wait was usually two hours or more. Thanks to Covid we were able to get a table right away. Server was very friendly and helpful for advice on tourist spots. The fish fry was excellent but the calamari was average and Kind of oily/needed to be drained better. Other than that the view is spectacular and the place is clean.
Thomas B.
Thomas B.
Aug 16, 2020
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This place was awesome. My wife and I went for dinner last night and sat inside. It's right on the lake and the view is great.

Inside is super cool. It looks like, we'll, a boat house or you almost feel like you are in a ship kind of. The decor is real nice and not overwhelming, almost calming.

Our waitress was fast, attentive, nice, and did a really good job.

I ordered shrimp and my wife a crab role, and both were very good. We also got fried calamari and my wife said it may be one the best ones she had. Best authentic ones at least.

Very nice place for any occasion. Would strongly
Lisa M.
Lisa M.
Jul 19, 2020
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Food 4 stars. Service 0 stars.

Had lunch on a blustery and warm Sunday afternoon, seated on the top deck. We started with an order of cheese curds and my cousin ordered a sparkling water with lemon. Our waiter paused and then said "I'll see what I can find" (note there was nowhere on the menu that listed the NA drinks) She told him like a club soda would be fine (they had a bar, they had to have had club soda right?). Curds arrive and they're lightly battered and stringy with a delicious ranch dressing. Then my cousin got her drink: tonic water. She eventually flagged down