
Boathouse on the Bay
190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
About Boathouse on the Bay - steak house in Long Beach, California
Upscale bar/eatery with water views preparing premium steak & seafood classics in open-view kitchen.
Customer Review Summary
Boathouse on the Bay receives high praise for its outstanding service, spectacular views, and vibrant atmosphere with live music. Both the shrimp scampi and fish tacos were described as delicious. Recent events hosted at the restaurant were flawlessly coordinated, with friendly and accommodating staff ensuring a perfect experience. The food consistently impresses, including the lobster pasta and king crab legs, which are favorites among regular visitors. Prices are considered high but deemed worthwhile due to the quality of food and service. The ambiance is ideal for special occasions and date nights, enhanced by creative cocktails and lively music. A couple of dishes, like chicken and waffles, received mixed reviews due to specific flavor preferences. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for its great location, food, and atmosphere.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
amira williford
5 star experience across the board. Our server and the staff were great, the view was spectacular, and the atmosphere with the live musician was awesome. A bit pricey but well worth it as the food was also delicious 😋🤤. We had shrimp scampi and the fish tacos.
Marciana Hill
I recently hosted a surprise birthday event at The Boathouse on the Bay and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, their coordination was impeccable. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making sure every detail was perfect. Their communication was top-notch, keeping me informed and sending timely reminders. The service on the day of the event was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect for the celebration. A huge thank you to the team at Boathouse for making the surprise birthday truly memorable. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
The Remedy
We had an amazing time!! Brandon was our server and his personality was the best!!! I'll definitely be going back. I had the Clams and linguine, my friend has the Seabass, both were DELICIOUS. Thank you
Chris Carr
I’m from Philadelphia, and I get the luxury of eating here every time I go to Southern California it’s my favorite restaurant. They’re king crab legs are insane. Highly recommended. They have a musician there that’s absolutely incredible. He can change his voice to the exact artist of whatever song he’s singing and it is unbelievable.
Tiffani Gay
This place checks all the boxes for great location and Sunday Brunch live music ( The gentlemen I forgot his name he is EXCELLENT by the way ) I ordered the chicken and waffles it was flavorful but at the same time I think it was too much Rosemary which I am not crazy about. I would 100 % return but I will get something else. The Red Sangria was so big and delish!
TAUNYA GREEN
Just decided to stop by the Boathouse for an early dinner, like always the booths were full, the bar was packed a football game was on. We were able to get a table on the patio next to the fireplace looking at the beach. Great place for the perfect date night!
BellaTernero
It what such a cool place to be at when the sun was setting. It really set the mood for a beautiful week night. I have never had a bad time at the Boathouse on the Bay!
Claudia Urey
Beautiful setting, pretty cool staff and food very tasty. I had the lobster pasta, and I must say, it was the best I had ever had. Extremely flavorful and cooked to perfection. Large servings as well. Specialty alcoholic drinks were also very good.
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