Boathouse Restaurant Daylesford

Boathouse Restaurant offers a beautiful blend of elegance, exceptional service, and refined cuisine. From the warm welcome to the perfectly timed courses, every detail is thoughtfully handled. Every dish was a masterpiece of flavours. The duck breast main was a standout—expertly cooked and beautifully presented. With its stunning ambiance and skilled culinary team, Boathouse is a must-visit. Nestled in the picturesque surrounds of Daylesford, the restaurant offers more than just a meal—it delivers an experience. Can’t wait to return and I highly recommend for any occasion.

Our visit to The Boathouse Daylesford was memorable. Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly crafted with care. The lakeside setting added to the charm, and the service was warm, attentive, and professional. A perfect spot for a special meal — highly recommend.

The food was beautifully presented, but the taste didn’t quite match the looks. We ordered from the à la carte menu—while the steak was delicious, the other dishes were just average. One small but odd detail: there was a strand of hair on the napkin. I couldn’t tell if it was armpit hair or something else, but it wasn’t exactly a pleasant discovery.

Food is good, just hoping that there are more vegetarian options. We provided the feedback about the time between dishes are too long and the response we got was because we had 4 course therefore our seating is 3 hours. I think a better service restaurant should let customer to determine the pace when consuming food rather than fixating on how long customer should be in the restaurant. Took photos between courses so I know we waited 30 mins between the 1st and the 2nd course. We aren’t the only one waiting around and checking our watches for time tonight.

Yet another amazing dining experience. All four courses were delicious as per usual. The king fish ceviche and lobster risotto absolute stand outs. Staff and host friendly and welcoming. We will be back next time for more of this delicious dining experience.

Great experienced dining in Boathouse Daylesford, Food was amazing, delicious, plated nicely and well presented, the quality of produce used was absolutely fresh and spectacular . Food was paired perfectly with the wine if you want to choose food with wine pairing. The staff are nice and welcoming. Ambiance is calm and romantic. Highly recommended for any occasions.

Romantic and peaceful place, my partner and I were really happy with the team and the service they did. We didn't ask any names, but we think everyone did a wonderful job. The food was delicious (we took duck fat with Quail, delightful with the chips, and for the main we took the duck with potato/carrot and the losbter with risoni, soooo good 🤤🤤) and the cocktails were amazing (Hugo spritz and the bee's knees, the bee's knees my god 🤤🤤🤤)

My goodness this place was just awesome. Today is our wedding anniversary and my husband picked the boathouse in Daylesford for lunch. This was the best pick for our 17 years. The meal was unusual, beautifully presented and the staff were nothing but extra ordinary. I casually mentioned it was our anniversary and they surprised us with a cute dessert and hand made chocolate written “Happy Anniversary “. Honestly how beautiful is this? They were so polite, welcoming and went the extra mile making sure we enjoyed our stay. May God bless them and the Chef🌷💝. Darrel and Shantha Horton

It's a very good cafe. Could have been a little more special as a restaurant if they'd gone for a slightly more upmarket fit out. That being said the food is very good with a lovely view of the lake.