Boathouse Restaurant - Traverse City

Lucked into a patio table for an early dinner. Typically reservations are always recommended here. Best food on the peninsula. Best oysters in the area. Everything was top notch. And that view! Great server and service. Good wine selection. Will return.

One of our favorite stops on our annual visit to Traverse City. If you enjoy mushrooms/bisque, highly recommend the morel mushroom bisque. Today we also ordered the oysters roq and scallops a top lobster cakes. Everything was delicious. The ambiance and view are an added bonus.

Worth every penny and then some! Came here to celebrate my mom‘s birthday while on vacation in Michigan and it ticked every box. Beautiful scenery, wonderful service, wonderful food, great ambience, and great location. The drive from Traverse City was about 20 minutes and very nice as we passed by the vineyards and cherry trees. At the restaurant the host was very kind and the waiter was patient and knowledgeable as we inquired about the menu. They even gave a small card and box of chocolates when I mentioned it was my mom‘s birthday. We ordered oysters Rockefeller, oysters Dupont, the morel mushroom soup, scallops, and cauliflower steak. Everything was absolutely delicious and we highly recommend the Dupont oysters and scallop entrée. Will definitely come back when we return to Traverse City in the future!

We came on Wed for the burger and glass of wine special. The burger was amazing. I highly recommend you add bacon. I got mine cooked medium rare so if you like yours less pink go with medium. The crab cake was ok. I don't think it is necessary for the burger but we wanted to try it. The views are amazing and if you can catch the sunset your won't be disappointed. You can take your drink out to enjoy the view. The burger special is inside at the bar only. They also have really great meals for 2 that looks very good as well.

Great place to enjoy delicious food and atmosphere. It's a one of a kind place at Bowers Harbor a short drive from Traverse City. The food and service is the best in town.