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The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay

End of Ferry Road | Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales NSW 2037 , Australia
02 9518 9011
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Ranked #12 of 3,525 restaurants in Sydney
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Maitland, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We dined here for the second time recently for my husband's 40th birthday. The service and the food were impeccable yet again. Not one person in our party was unhappy with their meal - instead there was just moans of ecstasy and delight at the gastronomical seafood heaven we experienced. Beautiful view both at night and during the day and... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

On a perfect autumnal day in Sydney, sitting in the corner with a panoramic view of Blackwattle Bay we enjoyed a delicious lunch. Rowers entertained us as we ate oysters with champagne, then moved onto entrees and mains which were beautifully plated and food flavours were distinct, clean and enjoyable. The oyster menu is varied with mostly Sydney but also... More

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See 15 more reviews by Simla_11 for Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Our family attended for a pre 21st lunch, on a beautiful autumn afternoon, so our zen was close to perfect. All of us totally enjoyed the experience, with every dish being wonderfully different and ultimately delicious. The wine selection was excellent, and the staff helpful and fun....a very easy way to spend any afternoon with the family. Bookings are essential,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I took my family of 8 to the Boathouse to celebrate my daughters 16 th birthday last weekend . I had heard many good things about the Boathouse but all my expectations were exceeded. We went on a Saturday for lunch , so it was not over busy, just the right number of people. the food was just sensational ,... More

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Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

For sometime now this restaurant has been on the must visit list every time I go to Sydney. For those who enjoy good sea food it is a great venue, but for those who love oysters it is absolutely the best. I have never been let down by the quality of food and service. Whether I choose sea food or... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This place is right on the water with spectacular views of the city. The food was delicious. Started with a sample of fresh oysters from the oyster menu. Highly recommend the oysters. $4-6 each.The fish was superb we all had a different type and we were all very impressed. $41 Desert same story. $18. Expensive but worth every penny.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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34 reviews 34 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, perched on Sydney Harbour, pinched its name from the book by the same name by local historian, Max Solling, about the Glebe Rowing Club which formerly occupied the premises. The view is fabulous - across Blackwattle Bay to the Sydney Fish Market and on to the Sydney city skyline and Sydney Tower. To the left... More

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Strathmore Victoria
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

During a quick weekend trip to Sydney,I decided to treat myself to a lunch at this restaurant. Despite it being a little out of the way, the taxi drivers seem to know the location. Upstairs and overlooking the Anzac bridge it was a welcome relief to have good airconditioning on a hot Sydney Sunday. A selection of local and regional... More

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Sydney, Australia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This was our third meal at The Boathouse, and sadly it wasn't third time lucky. Our first two experiences were excellent, but this time there was something just 'off centre'. We understand that it's primarily a seafood restaurant but it would've been nice if a few more non-seafood menu selections were available for diners. We also noted a lack of... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We had a very lovely dinner here,a restaurant mostly for seafood lovers, especially oyster lovers. The service was top notch, the views wonderful. Servings looked small, but were very filling. The flavours were very punchy, at times almost too much, but the cooking was to perfection. We booked for 6.30 and had to be out by 8.30, but that was... More

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