Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar

Went to visit Chattanooga this labor day. Decided to give this place a chance. It was so nice. So beautiful. We started with the New Orleans BBQ shrimp. Absolutely delicious. Very flavorful. Then I had the Texas dip sandwich and my partner had the grilled salmon. We ended up with the Sunday ice cream last. I highly recommend this place for either a romantic time out or to have a fun get together. I could remember our servers name. He had glasses, brown hair, tall, and wore a green and purple bracelet. He was absolutely amazing. Knew the menu and suggested so many good things to us.

First time here after enjoying a walk on the nearby trail. It was a nice relief from the late July heat. Wait time for us (party of 8).was roughly around 15 minutes, which was phenomenal, considering it was a packed house. Our server was terrific and energetic. Very tentative and checked on our party to make sure everything was to our liking. The wait for our food wasn't horrible either. Maybe 15-20 minutes after we placed it with our server. Everything was extremely fresh and hot. Portions were very good and the prices reflected on the quality of the food. I would be glad to pay it again for the dishes we received and the service. Dessert was also exceptional. The portions for it were very generous. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience. I'm definitely going to make a stop at this place if im ever in town again.

We did have to wait awhile for our table since it was busy and we requested for outdoor seating, but we managed to wait it out at the bar. Bartender was wonderful. Table service was also great and everything came quickly.

This place has a great ambiance. It's the perfect blend of casual with a touch of sophistication. The mussels were delicious. I had a brisket sandwich that had a great smoke flavor and was just the right portion size. Would definitely come back.

Come here! Any wait is worth it. I would have gladly waited hours. The food is that good. I had the murder bay oysters and whole smoked trout. The Trout was cooked perfectly. The view outside is beautiful too. My kids loved their fried shrimp.

I love the large patio overlooking the Tennessee River. Gorgeous views. While we waited for a table, we sat at the bar and had a few drinks. The bartenders were excellent. Very friendly and always checked on us. We had an amazing table outside and with the sun going down, the view was fabulous. I am allergic to seafood but they were able to accommodate to make sure my food was safe for me to eat. Everyone loved their dinner. It came out hot and delicious. We had the bread pudding and didn't want to stop eating it, it was outstanding. Definitely recommend if in the area to eat at.

What a great place! Appetizers were delish! Best onion rings I’ve had in a long time. Quesadillas were great and the feta garlic toast was different and yummy. My VooDoo chicken was great along with pretty darned good black beans and rice. Not crazy about the one side sauce but the voodoo sauce was spot on. Salmon was great, the Texas Dip was great , and the rotisserie chicken and broccoli was divine. All the servings were generous and the hot fudge sundae was okay(needed more fudge sauce) We will definitely go again and will try seafood. We had one person with a seafood allergy this time. Highly recommend!!!

We've been a few times and food & service is always great. I love the Voo Doo chicken, Lotta Lotta Garlic chicken & both grilled & fried okra. They had some seasonal wings a few months back that were fantastic! This last time we were able to grab 2 seats at the bar without a wait & were not disappointed. The seats were very comfortable especially for being bar seats, the service was on point! Everyone including the patrons were very friendly.

Unbelievable food quality, service, & atmosphere! This place nails it every time. Beautiful sunset this evening on the Tennessee River!

Great food and good service Even though I am allergic to seafood I enjoyed my experience with friends

Stopped here for an early dinner on a Monday and were thrilled that we came here! We started with 1 dozen Chesapeake oysters, which were fabulous, followed by the pork quesadilla, catfish tacos with fried okra, and tuna poke bowl. Even though out choices were a bit random, the food was spot on! All choices were seasoned well, nothing was greasy, and everything tasted great! Our favorites were the catfish and poke, but everything was great! The view of the river is great, and the service was great as well. So glad we stopped in!

Food-3/10 Oyster Rockefeller was bland the tomatoes over powdered the dish. Oysters were so small the bacon and tomatoes were all you could taste. $80 for 2 dozen. Wish I had gotten char grilled oysters. Grilled bread would have been better with butter on it. Calamari- 4/10 was just ok wish they had a marinara dipping sauce Painkiller- delicious and very flavorful 10/10 Service-10/10 the server was very kind and attentive Ambiance-10/10 beautiful river view

THE Boat-House The wife and sister and I "was out rambling or running errands on Saturday 8/30 we wanted to grab some lunch. I suggested the Boat-House and we all agreed on it, we walked in and was seated very quick, that is always a big PLUS especially on a Saturday evening at 5 o'clock. I ordered the Onion-rings for an appetizer they were very good just like homemade. For my entree I ordered the peel in eat shrimp which was big and fresh. I ordered a Key Lime pie for a dessert for the wife and sister they both thought it was Great! The food was very good the waitress (Rose) was awesome and she done a very good job. The Dining experience on the Tennessee River is always a great way to enjoy a meal with the family. With the Great Ambiance - On TN. River

The location is lovely, situated right on the water with a beautiful view. The waitress was exceptional, expertly managing a table of twelve. The food was enjoyable.

The view is breathtaking. The food is good but it's not fantastic. The service was great! I feel like our favorite was the bbq shrimp with the bread. Everything else was okay!

We came on Wednesday with the catfish special. By itself, catfish was a little bland but once you add lemon juice and black pepper it is flavorful enough to enjoy. My partner had the Kentucky Bird, which was decent. Kind of tart. Preferred sweeter drinks but was able to finish it. I had the Hemingway which was a bit dry because of the ingredients but to be expected so fine. Waitress checked on us enough, so no complaints there. We like the view and plenty of parking.

This restaurant has a breathtaking ambience and view. Rose was my server and she was amazing! I stopped by for appetizers. I ordered the Wood Grilled Oysters ($16 for 6) and got them loaded (bacon & cheese added for $4). This appetizer had a lot of potential, but just lacked a little in seasoning. They tasted much better when I added the house hot sauce. The oysters came with bread. My absolute favorite thing of the night was the Stuffed Poblano ($15). I have never had a dish like this. It was amazing! It was stuffed with grilled chicken, queso, avocado, tomato, and feta and was accompanied by chips to dip. I definitely will be back to try some of the entrees! The food was delicious, the service was amazing, views beautiful, and the prices were affordable. Definitely check them out!

Dinner at the Boathouse was excellent. Started with 2 dozen oysters followed by grilled redfish, grilled salmon, fried catfish and fried chicken. A couple of us had grilled okra and it was over the top good. We were too full for dessert but thoroughly enjoyed dinner. This is our 2nd time here and it was as good as we remembered. Well worth stopping in.

Our experience was somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. My lovely bride and I stopped in for an early dinner (6pm) on a Tuesday night in August. The place was already close to full. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the Tennessee River, and it was quite beautiful and relaxing. We were hungry, so we started with the guacamole, onion rings, and fried okra. The appetizers were excellent. We decided to try their margarita mocktail, and it was stellar. My bride wolfed down the peel-and-eat Cajun shrimp, and I did the same with the cornmeal-crusted fried catfish. Service by Kadence was top notch. Boathouse is highly recommended!

Great views and great food. Didn't know what to expect just parked to look at river and decided let's check it out. Very glad I did. To start very good view of River. Had the onion rings as an appetizer plenty leftovers for later. The breading was great and onions hot and crispy The sauce was very good. Had the catfish with French fries portion was small but catfish taste was superb. Tartar sauce was perfect The service was exceptional server was very understanding and helpful will definitely go try the place again

I went here on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty loud and crowded. My girlfriend and I had to wait about 15 minutes which isn't too bad. I got the Niman Ranch Brisket Burger with fries. This is a flavorful smash burger, with Swiss cheese, jalapeño relish, red onion and mayonnaise. It is a good burger for a reasonable price. Our waiter was friendly and took our orders promptly. Orders were received in a reasonable time. This is a popular restaurant, tastefully decorated in a nautical theme. I recommend and would go again. Get there early if you're going on a weekend. It packs up pretty quickly.

Every time I visit Chattanooga, I always make it a point to have dinner at The Boathouse. With its location being along the TN River and excellent food, it's a great spot to enjoy very good cocktails and an excellent meal! This time my wife & I went on Saturday, 7/26 around 6:30PM and anticipated a wait which this time was around an hour. The wait was almost right exactly an hour as the hostess advised. Even when we have gone during the week, we have had some small wait times so plan that into your schedule if planning on going to the Beachhouse..... it's worth the wait! We were seated outside with a view of the river. There are cooling fans so even though it was warm it was comfortable. We started out with the calamari which came with fried green beans and an aioli for dipping. Very good! I had the Ahi Poke bowl which came with a very nice portion of tuna, rice, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño's & other fresh veggies. My wife had the crisp fish taco's which she advised were very good! Two tacos were provided with a good amount of fish in each taco and ample greens to have that fresh flavor. As a dessert beverage the signature Ole' Fashion made with Chattanooga's own distilled spirit made by Chattanooga Whiskey which was a great way to close out our meal. In closing this review, kudos to our server Justin who was attentive & helpful during our visit. Also, I would rate closer to 4.5 stars. Till next time.....

Great location on the river and even the outdoors was warm as it's enclosed! We had delicious shrimp and oysters to start. Monday night is half priced oysters...only drawback to Monday is that they don't have any trout as that arrives Tuesday. But we survived and had ahi tuna. Amazing!!!! Dessert was a highlight too...such yummy key lime pie. Our server was professional, charming and friendly. Would love to go there again but sadly we are just passing through...

We ate at the boathouse about a week ago and my husband is still talking about how good the clams were. And the bread that always served with them. Service was friendly and frequent even though it was quite busy. Great view of the river from more than half the tables.

We had a wonderful experience here for a late lunch. There was barely a wait and we were seated indoors but still with a lovely view of the water. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, which helped a lot! He checked in with us every so often but not super frequently to interrupt our meal. Our food was amazing! My favorite was the trout almondine, which was so tender and juicy and the roasted almonds really enhanced the flavor of the dish. The salmon smashburger was also quite enjoyable - great tasting patty, not too dry and not overpowered with seasoning, and the pickles were a great pairing. The shrimp quesadilla was also very tasty, we really enjoyed the smoky flavor due to the woodfire grill. The sauce on the crab cakes was delicious, but the crab cakes themselves could have used a bit more seasoning. The grilled squid dish was very unique - you have to eat it heaped on the sourdough bread and dunk the bread in the sauce like the server recommended, that's the way it tasted best. The sauce was tangy and flavorful and brought all the components of the dish together. Would definitely recommend this spot!

The food was delicious! Everything we ordered was outstanding. The restaurant is huge!!!! It was bustling but our waiter Craig was outstanding. He knew the menu and gave us his attention and insight on the menu. We will for sure visit again. Best fish dish I have ever had. Could have eaten the green beans by themselves. Very nice Margarita! Don't miss out visit today!

This restaurant came highly recommended. We ate outside and the view didn't disappoint. We had the calamari, a wedge salad, fried catfish and brisket dip. Everything waa so good. We couldn't eat it all. Our waiter was very attentive.

The food is always spectacular, the service is top tier and there's always something special on the food and drink menus that they suggest that's always a delight. Both the indoor and outdoor seating options are spacious, clean, and each offer a phenomenal view of the river. This place is hands down MY FAVORITE restaurant in Chattanooga Tennessee, one of my top 5 places to eat in the south! Every part of the experience is the most fresh, flavorful, & fantastic you can experience in Tennessee on the river... I drive from Nashville ANYTIME I crave my faves from here.... It worth it for every moment and memories created here. Been coming since I was a child!

Outstanding. Came here on recommendation on a business trip and we ordered some shared plates and individual entrees. I opted to go healthy and got the rotisserie chicken salad, which I could not stop eating. It was my first time trying fried okra and it did not disappoint! My dinner guests also enjoyed their entrees. As it was summer, we were seated on the outdoor patio and enjoyed the gorgeous Chattanooga sunset during dinner. It was a great experience!

This has to be in my top 10 favorite restaurants in the South. The service is always on point and the food is always fresh and delicious. You have to, HAVE TO get the New Orleans bbq shrimp. The sauce is divine and you'll want to dip all your food in it, nonetheless the juicy shrimp and bread that it comes with. Oysters are insanely fresh for being in TN. I prefer the fresh over their grilled ones. Their bbq is also fantastic, especially the nachos with that salsa. I'll always stop here when I come through Chattanooga.

Great lunch spot with a view! Stopped in for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar. First off--the view of the river is fantastic, and parking was a breeze (always a bonus when you're hungry!). The staff was friendly and helpful, offering great suggestions without being pushy. We lucked out with a half-off special on Chesapeake oysters when ordering a dozen--fresh, briny, and absolutely perfect. The Acapulco shrimp was light and refreshing, and the wood fire grilled squid had an awesome smoky flavor--both dishes were a hit. Overall, this was a quick stop that turned into a standout meal. We'll definitely be back. Five stars!

Sat at bar. Food and service were good. I would recommend this Restaurant

I ordered the Rockefeller Oysters and Catfish dinner. Surprisingly the Catfish dinner was only $12 and good. I received good service and the food came out fast. I will definitely attend the Boathouse again.

Place was packed at 6:30 on a Thursday. We opted to sit at the bar vs a 45 minute wait for a table. Our waitress at the bar was awesome. Sitting at the bar we got to watch them shuck oysters. Dinner and a show! We had the calamari, followed by fish tacos and trout almondine and wrapped up with keylime pie. The view here is awesome at sunset.

The appetizers are where it's at! Had the Loaded oysters and the bbq shrimp and both were fantastic. The service was great.

Good place for a group. It was 6 of us and yes we did have to wait but they have plenty of room. You can wait outside or inside. We ordered a variety of seafood apps to share and they all came out fresh. The crab cakes were all crab little filler. The shrimp ceviche was one of the best dishes we had next to the brownie. That brownie is a must.

Went to Ruby falls and they recommended going here for lunch. Great suggestion as the food was spectacular and service was quick. Great view of the river. We had smash burger, chicken salad and shrimp poor boy. We started with crab cakes at the suggestion of our waiter. Best choice!!! So yummy and full of crab meat. Definitely need to come back.

Had a great experience here for a date night! The crab cakes and mussels and clams were fantastic. Manuel our server was excellent.

This is our favorite restaurant in Chattanooga. Fresh seafood, great service done right every time.

This place could be much better with a brighter atmosphere and by avoiding peanut oil in their cooking. We had the chicken, which was over-salted and fried to a bland finish. I've also never seen someone serve canned beans over soggy rice - very unappealing. On the positive side, it's the only place where I've actually enjoyed baked oysters, so props for that. The drinks were weak, though. Overall, it's okay, but it could be great with a few key improvements.

Food was phenomenal. Raw bar is a must. Both oysters and clams were fresh. New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and fried calamari were delicious. We wanted to order more food but the waiting time was too long on Saturday night. We got seated 25 minutes before the restaurant closed. Service was very strange. Our waitress kept walking away while we were ordering food. Not sure why she was in such a hurry to walk away after we only ordered one thing, walked away again after told her what we wanted for the second dish and then, walked away again when we ordered the third dish. We will definitely come back for food. Ps. We came back the next day (Sunday 06/09) and ordered a bunch of food! Cassandra, our waitress was amazing. Great service and great food. Two thumbs up

Started off with a Mojito. Todd was my bartender. I knew I wanted BBQ shrimp which was outstanding with the BBQ butter sauce. For my main course Todd talked me into the Texas brisket dip which had great taste in the au jus. It had red onion which enhanced the smoke flavor on the brisket. It came with fries and I opted to order a side of wood smoked mushrooms which were cut thin which helped each piece soak in the smoke flavor. 2 nights in a row! I'm batting .1000 in Chattanooga. I wouldn't change a thing about my meal including my seat in front of the shucking station. Todd did outstanding with drinks and food suggestions. Boathouse is on my short list for this beautiful laid back city. Cheers

Wonderful chicken salad.....best roasted broccoli.....good shrimp po'boy....ice cold draft beer and excellent service. Even though it was a busy Friday afternoon, we were seated quickly and enjoyed our late lunch very much! Comfortable dining area. Will try the outside seating next time. Beautiful view of the river.

Really enjoyed our lunch here! We popped in while passing thru Chatt and got some happy hours drinks and a light lunch. Everything was great from the service, to the food, and the location. Just wish they had a few more vegetarian options! I still highly recommend!

Busy place. Server was quick and attentive. Crab cakes and fried catfish were good. Husband also had grilled oysters and said they were decent.

Food, Service, Atmosphere, and the vibe of the place were on par. The place made it a good final place to eat b fore our drive home the next day.

EVERY. DANG. TIME. when we come to Chattanooga this is a must go to spot. Owners are wonderfully friendly. Amazing margs but be careful with those jalapeños! They'll burn your

We thought this place might be kind of a cheesy tourist trap, with its riverside location, and kind of kitschy decor. We took my in laws there thinking it was a great spot for older people. Well. It turned out that we all loved it!!! The food was delicious, the service was good, and the view was really good (the Iron Man was going on, so traffic was a nightmare, but kind of neat to watch while sitting lol). I loved my poke bowl and my family all had praise for their dishes. We will definitely be back!

The view and service was great. Food was mediocre and prices/portions weren't great. Food lacked flavor. The bread and olive oil appetizer had some spice but wasn't the best and the fish tacos included 2 tiny pieces of fish and absolutely no flavor.

Phenomenal food, fantastic location, superior service and staff and I had a great time here! Definitely recommend this place. Wa sour first time here while visiting Chattanooga and we will be back!

Great views and good food! Wood grilled Salmon had a lot of flavor. Not so much on the rice or black beans. Service was great even during rush. Overall a pretty good meal

The service and ambiance is always great here. The Lawton Rita is their signature drink and very good. They have a good variety on their menu. We love to get the calamari and cheese dip appetizer, chicken or shrimp quesadilla for the kids, I usually get the rotisserie chicken salad or salmon salad, and husband loves the poke bowl or shrimp po boy. We eat here at least once a month. Very happy to have this place in Chattanooga!

This place is always busy whenever I pass by. It's not too far from my boyfriend's job and he mentioned trying it. The wait time was FOREVER but it was on a Friday night. Parking is extremely limited too. It was like the hunger games trying to find a spot. Service was good about a 4/5. I tried the mojito and it seems to be a fan favorite but it was just okay to me. I usually order a blueberry mojito but they couldn't or wouldn't make it. The sweet tea was definitely done right! I started with a 1/2 dozen of oysters. Best part of the meal! We also tried their house salad with ranch it was very onion heavy or maybe the kitchen staff was in a rush and threw a bunch of sliced red onions on top. My boyfriend tried the fried catfish and fries. He rated it a 3/5. I had the New Orleans shrimp I give it a 3/5 as well. Portion sizes were great for both of us. We ended the night with a slice of Key Lime pie. Delicious! Now as for the views STUNNING! Chattanooga is a sitting photo opt and this place is a site to see as well. Even with the crowds it's a beautiful location with plenty of beautiful views. We will be back and try a few of the other menu items.

What's not to love about Boathouse, it's got great views of the river with top quality food and drinks. Don't miss their specials, Monday has great oyster specials. Great for dinner or lunch, the staff is gonna take great care of you.

What a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with a great view! We heard that this place is always busy but we were excited to try it! When we walked in, the hostess explained how there was a wait to sit outside but inside had no wait, so we decided to sit inside. The inside is pretty and there is a huge bar as well. The waitress was kind and attentive. I decided to get the chicken tortilla soup that came in a decent size bowl with tortilla chips, cilantro and a lime on the side. It was delicious! My husband ordered the salmon with the side of rice and beans and it was delicious! I definitely recommend coming here for a nice meal and a great experience!

I love how the deck has a great view of the river and the parking was convenient too. But I didnt like how oysters were too small

Went on Friday afternoon and waited about 25-30 minutes to be seated. There was plenty of parking. Our server was great. I really enjoyed the Chesapeake oysters, they tasted great. The trout almondine and green beans were okay. My husband's brisket had great flavor. I recommend to get the bread pudding. Good portion to be shared. The view was great overlooking the water. If you seat outside, it is much quieter also. Overall it is good, but I think there are other better restaurants in Chattanooga.