Bosun's Restaurant in York

Me and my wife had Sunday lunch at the Bosun’s and both really enjoyed our meal. The beef was cooked to perfection but my only complaint was the cauliflower was a little under cooked and the roast potato’s a little bit on the hard side, other than that the meal was lovely and the staff and service excellent.

Great food great cocktails. Staff lovely. My 5 year old son said he gives 100 out of 100. Definitely be back 💯 views are amazing from the restaurant. Beautiful decor.

Place is fancy and priced accordingly, but food was not up to scratch. Burgers were super salty, and table opposite mentioned the same. Patties were dense and dry.

Booked here because it had been recommended. The setting is lovely, by the river, quiet, out of the way. We all had burgers of some kind because the menu felt limited at the time we ate. Service was OK. Food was on the small side. Both myself and my son went away hungry and had to 'top off' somewhere else. Another problem with the food was it wasn't served on a plate, so the juices/fat weren't caught and ran onto the table. Won't be back again and regretted going.

Spent over 40 quid on pizzas and the were quite nice and hot but sadly lacking in the topping department. I know they can’t be loaded but 6 small pieces of pepperoni and a couple of splodges of mozzarella per pizza is definitely on the stingy side. I won’t buy another at £12 each.

We came here for dinner to celebrate our daughter’s graduation…. So glad we did. Absolutely delicious food, presented beautifully with so much attention to detail. The chefs are clearly very talented and passionate in what they do. Everything was perfect, the service was excellent and the staff very friendly. Such a pretty location too, overlooking the river. Thank you so much x

I just came across this looking for a restaurant near York with parking and I am so glad I did. We sat outside looking at the beautiful spectacle of the river and the many boats and canoes enjoying the gorgeous day. We were met so graciously and taken to our pre booked table outside and given a carafe of water, we then had a cocktail and a glass of beer and perused the menu, I opted for the tomato stuffed with fish and my husband the belly pork, both were delicious, I had the lamb (very nicely cooked) and he had the beef (delicious) we shared the sticky toffee pudding and ice cream - sooo good. We shared a bottle of Sauvignon blanc which was £25 - cheaper than our local! We thought overall the meal was great value for York, which can be very expensive and the restaurant was beautiful in a very pretty setting. All of the staff were delightful and we enjoyed a short walk along the river afterwards in the sunshine. Our first visit but definitely not our last! P.s. Even the toilets were lovely!!

We visited in the afternoon for a quiet meal to celebrate our daughter’s graduation. I can only say AMAZING. The Thursday steak with wine for two was excellent value but because there were three of us I had the burger, which was also superb. The nice touches - having the steak served with black pepper sauce on the side (and not having to pay extra) - being asked if we would like to add gratuity (which we did as the service was excellent) rather than simply adding it to the bill - the staff picking up on the fact we were celebrating a graduation and giving our daughter a small chocolate board - all added up to make this a memorable afternoon. And I must mention the beautiful location. We would thoroughly recommend this restaurant and will be visiting again.

This review is for the on-site cafe/snack bar which is ab fab. Today was our second visit. We come here to launch our own kayak and pay the launch fee at the cafe. After a lovely paddle (last week to Lendal Bridge in the centre of York and this week to Nayburn lock) we have our lunch here, sat outside next to the river The food is excellent, as is the coffee and ice cream. More importantly every member of staff we have encountered there has been extremely pleasant/helpful, they all have a great attitude and make you feel comfortable and welcome. We love it here and will doubtless try out the Bosun's restaurant at some point. Thank you to all the lovely staff for making our time there so enjoyable.

The restaurant is on the banks of the Ouse but well outside of York in a tranquil setting . We went with friends. , who a regulars so we had a warm and friendly welcome . The menu offered a wide range of dishes and the drinks list was similarly wide ranging . My Yorkshire asparagus , pea and wild garlic was interesting and lemon posset was the perfect way to finish the meal . A bit lacking in atmosphere the day we were there as there were not many others lunching there that day , but the setting is lovely .

Lovely surroundings, front of house excellent service , goats cheese & beetroot starter yummy, pasta out of this world & rhubarb cheesecake is to die for ! Highly recommend 😁

Wonderful food and impeccable service. The Thursday steak offer is excellent value. Can’t fault it. We had a great experience for my husband’s birthday.

Looking out from your table you have an excellent view of the River Ouse as it passes through York. Situated in the pretty village of Bishopthorpe on the outskirts of the City is Bosun’s. A lovely setting & with an equally lovely menu to accompany your dining experience, it all comes together to give you a thoroughly enjoyable experience. With a full compliment of drinks for you to choose from, these will cover most tastes & pockets. For that Special Occasion, Bosun’s is the ideal venue.

This is a fabulous location. Staff are helpful friendly and professional. We booked for Sunday lunch which was fabulous along with a great bottle of wine only minus was the small portion size of the starter (pate) and desert (sticky toffee pudding). For the price this was a slight let down. Overall though 5*****

Special occasion dinner with old friends - service was great. Table watching flood waters rising. Food amazing and fresh and crisp. Thankyou xx

Amazing Birthday Meal. This was our first visit and won’t be our last, the service was brilliant all staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was beautifully presented, tasted fresh and very delicious. The restaurant itself had a lovely atmosphere and decor. We look forward to visiting again!

What a place this is an absolute hidden gem, beautiful building, beautiful surroundings, fantastic food, attentive, polite and friendly staff. Would highly recommend this place for a spot lunch, evening meal or even a family, friends or works gathering. We will definitely be returning here soon.

Wonderful food in an idyllic spot, as our group of friends was 50 Ladies in total lunching I felt as though the staff worked really hard with nothing being too much trouble….a couple of glitches but these cannot take away the enjoyment of our lunch there and having read the comments from some of the Ladies who attended they agree with me and had a lovely time chatting away over our lunch time meet up at this unusual spot on the outskirts of York.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, great service. Great views of the river, from the restaurant and balcony. Average cost of £35 per person for three courses.

Really good food with lots of choices . Beautifully presented . Good portion sizes . The restaurant is unexpectedly tucked away down by the river but worth finding . We’ve been before , we’ll come again . A lovely position on the side of the river which you can see from the lower dining area . There is a nice buzzy atmosphere and good friendly service .

First time at Bosun's and wish I had discovered this hidden gem before! The restaurant and bar are beautiful and the surroundings of the marina really make it a unique setting. The staff and ambience were fantastic and I needed help to choose from the menu because everything sounds so tasty. I went with the belly pork for starters which was recommended and rightly so, it was delicious. For main I had the beef cheek, this is the best beef I've ever tasted, literally just falls apart on your plate, accompanied by a fluffy mash and beef jus. My mouth is watering thinking about it now. Thursday night is Steak night which was clearly popular and I can't wait to return for. You wont get 2 steaks like this and a bottle of wine for a better price. If you want to enjoy great value, high end British food in a fantastic atmosphere then look no further than Bosun's. Can't wait to visit again.

Beautiful food in a lovely location. Their knowledge of allergens was clear and it was nice to eat anything of the menu with some tweaks. The Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious and portion sizes do not disappoint. They do not rush you as some places do, and it all makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

We had a fantastic evening at Bosun’s. The food was superb. The steaks we had were delicious and perfectly cooked, and the sticky toffee pudding desert was heavenly. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring a great dining experience. Beautiful setting with a fantastic atmosphere. Overall, a great choice for anyone seeking delicious food and excellent service.

Brilliant night with fiends, excellent meal, lovely atmosphere and even brought out with a special birthday treat for our friends 60th! Will definitely be back!

Went for Sunday lunch with family. Really impressed with everything. Nice setting , although the water level was frighteningly high, lovely inside , good welcome , friendly service and really excellent food. A little pricey perhaps - £20 for Sunday roast but you get what you pay for and drinks were reasonably priced. Only criticism - if you have run out of the kids chocolate brownie before 1pm , surely you should say so before they order it ……….

What a lovely place to visit. As soon as we arrived we were made to feel very welcome and was given a lovely table overlooking the river. The food was so delicious and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Cannot wait to go...

I’m a very fussy eater which created a challenge with the menu. The staff were only too willing to accommodate for this. The rest of our party had steak at varying degrees of being cooked and all enjoyed. Very nice decor. Recommended by a local...

Great setting. The staff were very attentive, nothing was a problem. We had Sunday Lunch which was superb & great value for money. We will definitely be returning.

First impressions are wow. The shape of the building is brilliant. When it’s all lit up at night looks amazing. Went for a special occasion which they knew but was slightly disappointed at where we were seated considering I’d requested in advance for it to...

Had a fantastic evening. Service and food outstanding. Surrounding very homely and views over the river just amazing Will definitely be back

The food was excellent the service was even better. The view was grand . The menu was excellent and Jos our waiter could not have been more attentive . Thank you Bosuns for a grand evening.

So disappointing. Gorgeous place but the food is overpriced and very basic. Had some cold squid followed by a vegetable tarte tatin which was a bit of filo with some roast veg plonked on top, all for £18! Could have made a nicer one myself!...

We planned to stay in a canal boat, after 5 hours driving we arrived tired and hungry. Unfortunately we arrived after 9 and the kitchen had shut at 8.00. An amzing waitress was incredibly helpful and orgainsed some amazing chips from the kitchen, pepper sauce...

We went for a birthday with family - setting is really lovely, service this time was fab, food was good, but .... it's always the same menu, and as we've been now quite a few times this is becoming a bit boring - change it...

What a stunning setting! Chose this restaurant for my birthday and was not disappointed! The steak deal was amazing value and absolutely divine ! Will be back!

We went to Bosuns for the Thursday Steak night treat (£35 for steak in peppercorn sauce & chunky chips for two plus a bottle of house wine). We had beautifully cooked steaks with no fat, covered in baby onions & with plenty of peppercorn sauce....

Terrible experience. Unable to book the day before and refused entry on the day as we had no booking despite it being our anniversary. The floor manager was abrupt and very rude. He refused to give us his name or title, and we noted the...

We have visited bosuns several times, last time when we visited for Sunday lunch we were very disappointed with the service. We decided to give it another try as the food was so good. We visited at 5pm on a Thursday dinner, there were quite...

Beautiful location by the side of the Ouse river, lovely staff, and some of the best food I have had in a while. I will definitely be returning.

We were disappointed but let’s start with the positives. The location and restaurant design are wonderful with great views over the river. Our waitress was delightful, charming and helpful. The salt and pepper squid starter was delicious with large “curls” of beautifully cooked squid. The...

A lovely setting by the river. Thoroughly enjoyed our steak dinner on the steak evening. The restaurant was full and this did result in a longer wait for our food but this didn't spoil our evening.

Was really looking forward to Sunday lunch on my way to the airport after visiting family. Food disappointing. Starter prawn cocktail served in a martini glass, looked good but difficult to eat as you didn't get a plate under the glass and the sauce was...

We're fairly frequent visitors to Bosun's and always enjoy. The atmosphere and setting is idyllic and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. Today the majority of our party opted for steak. I had the flat iron and it was up there as one of...

We visited the restaurant this evening for a birthday meal. The food and service were excellent. We were initially served by Toni and then a waitress with long dark curly hair and a young male waiter served our drinks. The service was attentive but not...

Excellent food. Special mention to Tabby and Guiseppe for there A* service and going above and beyond. Meal was deffo a 10/10. Have recommended to friends and family

Enjoyed another great evening at Bosuns. Attentive and friendly staff, tender steaks, tasty sides, decent bottle of red included and all with a wonderful view of the Riverside. What's not to like? Thank you

On of the best sunday roasts around york. Great service too. The roast ham is incredible and totally worth a try

Amazing party for my sister and new brother in law. The middle area was beautifully decorated inc helium balloons and twinkly lights. The canapés were outstanding, so imaginative and tasty. This was followed by lovely fish and chips and then a nice fresh Eton mess....

Just had an amazing meal with friends in this gorgeous looking venue. Had a vegetarian dish which looked stunning and tasted divine. We have been a (possibly high maintenance) table of 10 ladies and our waiter,George, has just been amazing, polite, attentive and uber patient...

My hubster and I came on a Saturday. We had starters of squid and the tomato and mozzarella. The duck which i originally wanted, wasn’t available. The Heritage tomato starter wasn’t nice. Hubby thought his squid was tasty… nice and lemony. Our mains were flat...

We came back for another Sunday lunch on Fathers’ Day and had another lovely meal. I had the roast ham again, and even though my wife (a tough roast potato critic) felt they weren’t as good as last time we went, we all still enjoyed...

We visited with family on a Saturday evening for dinner. Our table was booked for 5.15 on the veranda as we had a dog with us. It was a lovely night and the ambience was second to none, we were shown to a lovely couple...

The best cocktails we have had! We are staying near by for the evening and fancied a few cocktails. Malina on the bar was amazing and so accommodating! 5 star servixe

We went as a group of 6 , the restaurant wasn’t that busy and our table was booked for 7.15pm. We were seated straight away & asked what drinks we would like. After that everything went downhill. The drinks arrived, then we asked if we...

We had a wonderful meal for my 30th Birthday. The staff were attentive and helpful! The chicken burger was delish! I highly recommend Bosuns; the food, decor and location is lovely.

Our second visit and was very impressed. The food is excellent and the vegetarian choice was more adventurous than a lot of restaurants offer. Desserts delicious, the panacotta so light and creamy. Such a lovely environment overlooking the river and we even sat outside. Our...

Beautiful restaurant, food was delicious and staff were very welcoming and friendly. We were mainly served by Giuseppe and Maya for a birthday meal and they accommodated so well, we had a great experience. And on a smaller note, margarita was the best!

Visited for the first time last night to celebrate our anniversary. Beautiful building, and a lovely welcome when we arrived. The service was prompt and every member of the team extremely friendly. Our food was amazing - can particularly recommend the Persian Spiced Pork which...

The best meal we've had in a good while. Lovely location with most tables having river views. The staff were great and the food excellent. For non-meat eaters there's a good choice of veggie dishes and a couple of fish choices. For the main we...

Quiet lunch by the river, will definitely be back, a wonderful experience attentive staff pretty exceptional.

The first time we went to this restaurant the service was terrible and the staff bordering on outright rude. We thought we would try the place again as there had been so many positive reviews. The wait for the food was no where near as...

Superb meal in a beautiful setting. This was our first time visiting this restaurant, after booking online which was straight forward. We visited on a Sunday with friends so chose from a Sunday lunch menu. The meal was of an extremely high quality and presented...

Excellent service! Staff very attentive Food excellent…. Couldn’t fault it Salt and pepper squid followed by fillet steak Wow

Very nice pub food and great location. Lots of free parking and lovely views from pretty much all tables over the river. Food was great, good portions and very nicely cooked. As others have said though, service is a bit slow and staff, though very...

A wonderful restaurant with amazing food, friendly staff. The ambiance and decor make this comfortable space you want to spend time in.

We booked a table at Bosun's on a Saturday evening at 5:30pm, for my Father-in-law's birthday. There's plenty of parking. The setting is lovely. The building is interesting and the décor is beautiful. We got a table next to the window and the view was...

Excellent Sunday roast at Bosun's. We were welcomed by the maître d' and shown to a lovely window table. Attentive and smiling service from all the staff we encountered, swift drinks service and ordering. The food was very good, with the roast beef in particular...

The moment you walk in, you are greeted by the friendly staff, who remain attentive throughout your visit. The restaurant itself is well decorated, with a relaxing view over the river, adding to the enjoyable atmosphere created by the staff and environment. The reasonably priced...

We were very impressed by our Sunday lunch experience and I’m sure will return because of it. The service was good and all the food was lovely. I had the salmon bruschetta (the bread was very dry and hard to cut but tasted great), the...

Amazing food, good quality, attentive staff, beautiful surroundings. My husband took me for a meal in our wedding anniversary meal and I throughly enjoyed it. I definitely recommend it

Came for a birthday meal with my partner not so long ago and had a lovely time (apart from them not having the sausage dish we wanted). So I brought my family and raved about it and could wait to bring them. Sadly, it was...

Great venue. Delicious flat iron steak, cooked to perfection and excellent value. Would recommend.

The large, heavy automatic doors in this establishment need attention before there is a nasty accident. As an elderly person aided by my son we were trapped between the first door closing behind us and the second automatic door closing in on us. Without my...

We went for Sunday lunch as a group of only 6 and the service was sadly appalling, we had to wait for over an hour for the main course and over 45 mins for desert, when we asked about the wait the manager was extremely...

A lovely location and a unique building. Starters glistened, an attractive opening to a very pleasant family meal. We fiund the staff pleasant and helpful, attending carefully to allergies. Some may have found the service slow but we described it as relaxed, allowing us to...

Came for a family end of term treat… absolutely loved it. Great service, food, atmosphere, location..: it’s definitely our new favourite place

I'm a nightmare at having meals out according to my husband and son,s. I did catering years ago and I will happily send a meal back if substandard. So we went to Bosun,s tonight. The warm welcome Margarita,s superb!! The 3 course meal excellent. Every...

What a fantastic night at a great restaurant. Loved it. Great food, service and ambience. Loved every moment here in a great environment.

We were served by Giuseppe, he was very friendly, polite and attentive. They were fully booked for the evening but managed to squeeze us in. Everything was nice just one complaint over the desert plate, it smelled like it had had egg on it and...

Excellent meal in superb location. Staff were attentive, friendly and professional. Extensive menu. Already booked to sample the steak night! Thoroughly recommend.

We have visited on a number of occasions now, both as a couple and with our children - we always walk away saying how one of a kind this place is, a really beautiful addition to the area for something a bit different. Tip: I...

Visited mothers day mid afternoon, drinks arrived after our starter,fish main small,with one mussel in sauce,veg yorkshire pudding dry. Perfect setting with river views and definitely a vast improvement from its previous life! Was expecting much better after hearing good things,lots of competition in and...

Excellent and high quality food and service. The setting is lovely by the river with great views. Would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely setting by the river, amazing food and service. All the staff were very friendly, 10/10 will be coming back!

Mum in laws birthday lunch. Not as good as expected, nothing special. Burger buns dry, chicken dry, chips coated in some BBQ spice stuff, very over spiced to the point where I couldn't eat them. Mentioned a special birthday on booking, but nothing experienced. All...

This is our 'go to' place for lunch. The food is great, there's a good choice, and the service is attentive without being excessively in your face. The surroundings provide a very pleasant outlook and the whole place just makes you feel you've treated yourself...

This was our first visit having been recommended by friends. The restaurant is in a lovely location by the river Ouse and looks fabulous. We were given a warm welcome by Giuseppe who ensured we were ok throughout our stay. The Sunday lunch was excellent-...

There were about 16 of us at this event but from the speed of the service, you would never have known :-). The food was beautiful and as there was much chatting and talking (and moving around of seats!) it was great not to feel...

I visited with my husband and from start to finish the service was amazing. The staff are so attentive and the food was gorgeous.

I travelled all the way from malton for my meal, I can tell you it did not disappoint, the steak was a 10/10 and don’t even get me started on the triple cooked chips

We were recommended to visit Bosun's on a couple of occasions, and finally got round to giving this place a go for ourselves. Everything from the unique interior, stunning setting (height of winter on a foggy day and still so beautiful!) and service to match...

We went to celebrate one of my friends birthdays, walking in the place was gorgeous decor was great and we were really looking forward to the evening. The waitress came (great service she was so lovely and attentive) took our drinks order, everyone’s drinks came...

Sunday lunch booked - 14.15 x4 family members . Great table by the window set up as requested with wheelchair space. Drinks order taken promptly , very personable staff front of house who are efficient. The huge let down was the lengthy wait for food....

Excellent food and atmosphere, all the family enjoyed their food and will definitely be back The only reason it wasn’t a 5/5 was that it would be good to offer a vegan roast such as a butternut squash wellington or nut roast , also there...

Visited last night and was impressed from start to finish. The building is decorated beautifully and the circular seating area felt so spacious and cosy at the same time. The food was very reasonably priced; we had a steak and hunters chicken meal and, including...

Excellent family lunch. Can’t believe we haven’t been here before. Excellent food and great service in a great location. Will return soon!

We first visited Bosun’s after it came up on our Google search for somewhere new to visit for a roast dinner, on Sunday 6th. We all had the roast beef and desserts from the set menu, plus some sharing churros between the 4 of us....

Booked a table for a friend's big birthday and the food, service and ambience was excellent , perfect for the occasion

One of few 'go to' places on our list but this one ticks the boxes in a number of ways - the venue is close to home, the outlook is always interesting and the food is delicious. Add on good service and you have a...

Food here was excellent. Lovely setting. Food was great too - amazing pork belly and sticky toffee pud. In particular the staff are lovely, Jordon is a real asset to the restaurant. Really helpful and nice manner, made you feel really welcome and like nothing...