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Boathouse by the Lake

Address:
Grevillea Park, Menindee drv, Barton ACT    Map    Contact details
Cuisines:
Modern Australian
Tue hours:
12:00 to 14:00, 18:30 to 21:00    View schedule
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8 User reviews
Boathouse by the Lake Schedule
Dining Schedule
Mon - Fri
12:00 to 14:00
18:30 to 21:00
Sat
18:30 to 21:00
Contact details - Boathouse by the Lake
Address:
Grevillea Park, Menindee drv, Barton ACT
Phone:
(02) 6273 5500
Fax:
(02) 6273 5533

  • The food and service have always been well reviewed by all the major critics. The reputation for food, service and wine is as good as it gets. A large professional kitchen brigade ensures every detail of the cuisine is up to the exacting Boat House standards. Your waiting staff are fully trained to offer the best standard of service possible and, should you wish, they can advise you on the menu... Read more

    The food and service have always been well reviewed by all the major critics. The reputation for food, service and wine is as good as it gets. A large professional kitchen brigade ensures every detail of the cuisine is up to the exacting Boat House standards. Your waiting staff are fully trained to offer the best standard of service possible and, should you wish, they can advise you on the menu and wine choices on offer.

    One of Canberra's ultimate experiences... excellent food and wine with unmatched views across Lake Burley Griffin.The Boat House is set on the absolute water-lapping edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Grevillea Park, Barton (north-side). It is just a few minutes drive from the city and has ample parking.

  • Latest User Reviews

    Great Service Excellent food the staff were just amazing so helpful and the restaurant had a very warm welcome and feel to it. I highly suggest booking your next function here or just going for din...

    Visited Aug 2007 - Sterile atmosphere. Visited on a Friday night, very quiet. Waiters always left the room. Shell grit in oysters. Very strange and very disappointing 25th anniversary dinner for us...

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    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      Great Service Excellent food the staff were just amazing so helpful and the restaurant had a very warm welcome and feel to it. I highly suggest booking your next function here or just going for dinner because we have done both a few times and all times have been just wonderful!!!   (Amazing all round - See my reviews (2) - August, 2009)

    • Overall 3.5 - Food 5, Ambience 3, Value 3, Service 3

      Visited Aug 2007 - Sterile atmosphere. Visited on a Friday night, very quiet. Waiters always left the room. Shell grit in oysters. Very strange and very disappointing 25th anniversary dinner for us. Had heard very good reviews prior to our visit, so don't know what went wrong on our night.   (Won't be back - See my reviews (3) - April, 2008)

    • Overall 7.3 - Food 7, Ambience 10, Value 4, Service 8

      Ambience is excellent, food is over-priced - particularly for a luncheon. Service s usual was unobtrusive but attentive.   (claybe - See my reviews (4) - February, 2008)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      Just out of the city bustle, plenty of parking and gorgeoua views to enhance the dining experience. There were 3 businessmen in my party and each one commented on the excellent food and the beautiful outlook with the dining area situated on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin. The preset lunch menu of 6 mini main courses and 4 mini desert courses made for a gastronomic kaleidoscope of tastes and textures. Overall I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant to anyone planning a business lunch in Canberra.   (See my reviews (2) - February, 2008)

    • Overall 9.3 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 10

      Fantastic! Our special occasion was amplified by excellent food and professional, yet friendly, service. Plus I loved that our table comfortably set at a good distance from those around us. I hate the feeling of being 'squeezed in' to a restaurant. Highly recommended for those looking for a dining experience.   (A dining experience - See my reviews (2) - November, 2007)

  • Awards

    2007 - Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence   2007 - Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence

    2009 - Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT Awards for Excellence   2009 - Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT Awards for Excellence

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    2009 - Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT Awards for Excellence   2009 - Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT Awards for Excellence

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  • Restaurant Details

    Payment
    Amex, Cash, Diners, Eftpos, Mastercard, Visa
    Features
    $4.50 Corkage per-head, BYO (Wine Only), Licensed, Outside dining area, Private dining area, Secure parking, Smoking area, Water views, Wheelchair access
    Ambience
    Child-friendly, Contemporary, Luxurious, Relaxed, Traditional
    Food
    Vegetarian option
    Styles
    Cocktail, Formal, Presentation, Sit down
    Entertainment
    Audio visual, Dance floor
    Suitable for
    Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party, Other

  • Large Groups Information

    Group cancellation policy In the event that you confirmed booking must be cancelled, the following conditions will apply:

    60 days or more: Your full deposit will be refunded provided the room is resold.

    30 to 60 days: 50 per cent of your deposit will be refunded provided the room is resold.

    Less than 30 days: The full deposit will be forfeited.

    Less than 7 days: May be subject to additional cancellation fees.

    Minimum patrons classed as a group 15

  • Private Dining

    Area Capacity Seated Capacity Standing
    Entire Restaurant 180 420
    East End 54 80
    West End 96 150
    Walters 54 80
    East/West End 180 350