Shaun Dickens at The Boathouse in South Oxfordshire

Excellent breakfast this morning, staff were very responsive to a couple of requests we made. Delicious food, very clean, lovely atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend!

Back at last shame it was Shaun and Gemma’s night off. Very quiet Wednesday but we were late arrivals. Made welcome, choice of seating, nice to see pichets of wine on the drinks menu. Had tariiflette which was spot on and a good price as well. Made us feel guilty we don’t go here more often! Oh and they accept cash!

Great view, good food, friendly staff, cute and cozy interior, would come again

Surprisingly good food and lovely staff!!

Decided on late lunch by the river. A little chilly to sit out, so we sat by the window inside. Nice relaxed ambience about the place and the young waiter was friendly. Food was good with plenty of choice on the menu. Excellent coffee to finish. Great place to relax for an hour or so

My parents took me here for lunch, and it was a delight. Fantastic service, and delicious food. I highly recommend dining here!

Just walking along river and decided to pop in for light lunch and WOW we were very impressed. A friendly confident young service team who knew the menu. Gluten free options and they were happy to try and amend menu. The portion sizes were spot on, not mean but also not OTT. Excellent value too. Full of locals who the servers knew and young families so we think it’s popular and probably doesn’t need this review. Were looking forward to returning soon.

4 of us had different main dishes and there were issues with each of them -e.g. confit duck too salty, batter on fish was very thick, pork belly mainly fat. Although the flavour combination of my salmon dish was odd being overpowered by piquant pepper and masses of beans, the fish was cooked very well. And the service was very good.

I brought my mum (80+) and dad (90+) to Henley for the afternoon. We came here for lunch to escape the rain and ended up having a lovely lunch. ~ Mum had pork belly and said it was excellent. ~ Dad and l had burgers which were great. Thank you to Jake who served us. He was fantastic ~ efficient, polite and my mum says to say charming 😀

Fantastic view Fantastic food Great service

We had a wonderful meal, Sunday roast, on the deck. The ambiance was great. The young lady who served us was very good. It was our last meal in Henley as we left the following day for home.

This is the best full english breakfast I have had around this area by far, it's so tasty, cooked well and with loads of flavour. It's great to have proper bacon, and flavoursome sausages for once. Good service from the friendly staff with a lovely view over the river thames.

Amazing service and food. We went for breakfast and the breakfast burger was delicious. Best breakfast I’ve had in Henley after living here for 18 years.

We had an excellent breakfast on the patio at Bistro at the Boathouse. The food was absolutely fantastic, with each dish perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The staff were warm and welcoming, making our experience even more enjoyable. A big thank you to Sean for his exceptional service. We’ll definitely be returning!

Went here for breakfast this morning with some friends. The service is amazing and the food is to die for. I had the salmon toast with a mimosa and a latte. Highly recommend for anyone in Henley. Can’t beat the location too.

Service and food was incredible, amazing place for breakfast

We had a wonderful breakfast on the patio at the Bistro at the Boathouse. The food was fantastic, and loved the full English. It was too much food to eat! The staff were lovely, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, and the location is excellent. A special thank you to Sean for taking such great care of us. We’ll definitely be back!

Had my birthday dinner here with my daughter. The best roast I've ever had. Staff were lovely, everything done with a smile. Facilities were very clean too.

We had such a great time at this bistro. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The place was spotless, reflecting their commitment to cleanliness. We had Bistro burgers which were delicious and Tartiflette, which was also amazingly tasty. A big plus for us was that dogs are welcome, so our furry friend could join us comfortably. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience!

Food was moderate - overcooked steak but the service was so incredibly poor. Such a shame as the location is beautiful. Please please please invest some time into your people and support their upskilling in service attention and quality. So sad as this place could truly be world class

arrived at the booked time and met with a very kind waiting staff who could see we really wanted to sit outside. we went inside for five minutes only to be greeted by the young man again who you could see he was genuinely pleased he could re seat us. Every single person down to the lady who had the unfortunate job of a water spill in the toilet was just a pleasure to speak to. we all ordered fish and chips which i will say was perfect and batter one of the best. it was a real pleasure sitting by the river in such a friendly place i would like to thank you for the very kind welcome warm regards Andrew McLoughlin

I visited was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. We ordered the mushroom Parmesan soup, fries, and baked Camembert cheese. Each dish was delicious and exceeded our expectations. While the prices are on the higher side, the experience was well worth it. The restaurant also boasts a good atmosphere and solid reviews, making it a great choice for a special occasion or a treat.

What a find, have a very nice lunch, great food, wine and Gin selection, friendly polite and fun staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Went down for a Sunday Roast. Big plateful but wonderful quality of all. Gravy and Yorkshire Pud was fabulous, ask for the Potatoes to be extra crispy. All round excellent venue and fabulous food.

Great service and fantastic food. Fish and chips recommended

As a bistro, I think that the food is at a very much lower quality than when it was a full restaurant. It was more like good pub grub, i.e. what you could make for yourself at home. But prices have been left at restaurant level. Satisfied but a little disappointed.

Lovely looking menu prompted us to book for brunch

We had a marvellous Fathers' Day lunch at the Bistro - excellent food, very good service and very family (from 19 months to 74 years) friendly atmosphere - if it is as good as this on such a busy day I imagine it is likely to be fantastic at any time. Thank you!

A busy night at the restaurant resulted in a slow service. Once we had ordered the food came quickly. My starter macaroni ball x 4 was huge but very tasty. This was followed by a chicken Thai green curry which was very tasty and well presented. All the other meals looked good too. The restaurant occupies a great position very close to the banks of the Thames in Henley. Shame about the weather as we had hoped to sit outside. The ladies had wine which they enjoyed and the men were driving so only soft drinks 😕 Oils we go again? Yes we would as we had a nice night out 😁

Popped in for lunch. It had been too long since we went. Starters and mains, all very tasty and well presented. Smooth and swift service from chatty staff. Fresh ingredients. Very happy with that. Shame there was no room left for desserts, through generous portions (burger, thai chicken). Thank you!

So lovely to visit a family run restaurant rather than a chain! Something for everyone on the menu and the chef kindly adapted a dish for my young daughter. Food was fresh and seasonal and well complimented by extensive wine menu. Would recommend to families, friends and couples alike

Popped here for a quick lunch. Mains on the menu are very expensive, however portion sizes are generous and was of very good quality. Staff were friendly. It would be nice if they had a wider range of beers on draught.

Food is always good quality and reasonably priced with a great location next to the river and close to town centre and railway station.

Great location next to the river and a short walk from town centre and railway station. Food is always good quality and reasonably priced

We booked bistro at the boathouse for our wedding meal at the beginning of May. Gemma was lovely to deal with! Set out all our table decorations for us and Made sure the day went smoothly. The staff were all great and very helpful, the service was fantastic, it was like clock work! The food was lovely can’t recommend enough! We have been around 4 times now and the food is always to a very high standard 5*

extremely long time to get food, up to 40-50 mins to get food while others are getting served

Lovely bistro on the bank of the Thames at Henley, food was fantastic and the service was friendly and understated but in a good way. French doors open to the evening air of the Thames added to the ambience. Pork belly recommended.

Tasty food, great atmosphere and really friendly service.

A fine establishment of a restaurant 🍴 only the second time I've been here... And never been dissatisfied with the food.. ♥ Team dickens is a full marks from me and the family all round...

Fantastic spot on the river. Quick service and delicious British fair. Coffee was well made

The main was awesome. Nice service, stunning location and nice food. The banoffe pie was hard to eat but nice anyway.

We went on a Thursday night post Easter weekend so was probably quiet given the time. We chose to sit next to the window with a view of the Thames. From start to finish we had an amazing experience and the food was outstanding. We had the Camembert to share and for mains I had the mussels in white wine sauce, fries and crusty bread, whilst my partner had the fish and chips with tartare sauce and mushy pease. Everything was cooked to perfection - the haddock was beautiful and there was plenty of Camembert. This is a family run restaurant and this is a restaurant they can be truly proud of. The chef came out to chat to guests too, which was a nice touch. All in all, I would highly recommend!

Lunch here is always good. I've been there for a drink to start on the terrace, and we moved inside just after lunchtime. We were greeted well by the manager and seated promptly. The restaurant was quite busy, but I wasn't surprised with the location just by the river, and it was Good Friday, too. We went straight to mains; my friends ordered moules frites, and I ordered beef bourguignon. The food came quick and was delicious, full of flavour and perfect size glad we didn't order any starters as it was very filling. We will be back again at this is a spot not to miss in Henley-on-Thames .

Excellent location, on the banks of the river at Henley. Located between the Long Stay Car park and the town center. Really delicious Sunday Lunch here, Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pud, delicious veges, including Cauliflower Cheese, great gravy. Dog friendly outside on the deck, water bowls provided. Awesome table service, very professional. Great choice of food, my Partner had the fish and chips and they were delicious! Great coffees too. Clean loos.

Excellent location, on the banks of the river at Henley. Located between the Long Stay Car park and the town center. Really delicious Sunday Lunch here, Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pud, delicious veges, including Cauliflower Cheese, great gravy. Dog friendly outside on the deck, water bowls provided. Awesome table service, very professional. Great choice of food, my Partner had the fish and chips and they were delicious! Great coffees too. Clean loos.

My wife and I have just got back from a great meal there. Excellent quality food. Friendly, attentive staff. Far better than the meal we had at the Hotel Du Vin the night before.

Great food and amazing staff, I would highly recommend..

Very beautiful Their dishes are sweet Fish and chips Their sweets are sweet Lovely kids meals

Took a team there for dinner during a meeting in the Henley area. As always the food and service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed the food and the evening, highly recommended. From start to finish the service was also great, the service during the actual meal and making all the arrangements before the dinner itself.

Best roast dinner I have ever had, served by lovely staff.Highly recommended

A continual ‘go to’ restaurant in Henley ~ food is always consistently excellent, fresh and great size portions. Service is warm and friendly (consistently) too with the back drop of a beautiful setting. You just can’t go wrong here. Great for families, friends, couples and parties! Cannot recommend highly enough!

Had a lovely lunch and couple glasses of wine. Great setting, really friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommend a visit.

Four of us enjoyed the most delicious burger with piping hot crispy fries. Honestly couldn’t fault it. Everything was as it should be. Piping hot. Perfectly cooked. Quality ingredients. The rest of the menu looked great too. Staff were pleasant and efficient.

Had the Croque Monsieur for lunch and it’s the best, puts the French to shame lol!

Excellent food, Excellent staff, Excellent wine and a friendly atmosphere. Loved it !

Lovely lunch overlooking the river, food was wonderful with a good selection of Sunday roasts, amongst other options including veggie/vegan. Service was very efficient and food was full of flavour.

Great place to eat,l would highly recommended. Food is freshly made and amazing,the service is excellent and the Bistro look so nice Beautiful evening. Thank you

The place was very romantic by the river and i'm sure it would be beautiful if I visit during day time. I ordered special of the day for my meal, which for that it's the pork ribs. Not a single regret for that meal as it cooked to perfection. The price was reasonable so I would recommend this place to anyone.

Great birthday meal for our 13 year old! Amazing food, fab service and lovely atmosphere - highly recommend!

Really nice first experience here. Very professional, very friendly staff, nicely decorated dining room and well-executed food during relaxed Sunday lunch by the patio window overlooking the river. We had a yearning for a burger and they even had gluten free bun. Topped with caramelised onion, cheese and plenty of quality bacon and despite the (admittedly large!) patty being more dense than we’d prefer, the quality of ingredients and preparation was excellent enough for us to want to return soon.

A very beautiful place on the river front at Henley-on-Thames Was very nice and warm or a very cold evening Wonderful Coffee

We recently had our office Christmas party at Bistro at The Boathouse. They get 5 stars from us all around. The venue was great, the food was delicious, the service was fantastic! Thank you so much to Gemma and her team for giving us a memorable party!

Went for Sunday lunch with some friends. The roasts absolutely hit the spot and the puddings were excellent. Friendly and efficient service, good sized portions (important if you are looking forward to a roast lunch) and reasonable prices. Will go again soon.

This bistro is a very nice place to spend the evening. All of us enjoyed our food. My Fish & Chips was good, but the Mussels were a better bet. Staff were friendly. Not cheap but definitely worth a visit.

We stumbled across this bistro completely by accident but are we glad we did! Lovely outside seating overlooking the river with enough space between tables. We were spoilt for choice on the menu. We settled on the mussels and they were fantastic. Staff couldn't do enough for you and service was super quick. Will definitely be going back and would recommend.

Very good food, chef is certainly qualified. Chips could be better, but everything else was super.

Beautiful food , very reasonably priced for outstanding quality. Well lit indoors and out with a cosy and open atmosphere. 2nd time coming here and will likely return again .

Wonderful meal with Wonderful views.

Voluminous great tasting food, scenic location and excellent customer service.

Delicious Tomato and Mozzarella salad. One of very few places to eat with a view of the river.

It's very nice to eat outside with good weather and a view on the river and the people strolling by.

This is a lovely place, right on the river. The menu is good. I can recommend the burger.

Lovely location. Limited menu and what you see on the online menu may very much not be what's available on the night. Was pleasant enough but we were expecting a little more as we chose it based on the Michellin Guide.

Stopped for breakfast but will certainly be visiting the Bistro when next in Henley

What happens when a Michelin star kitchen decides to open a Bistro - magic. Whilst the menu seems standard with burgers, fish and chips, tacos - the quality of the food when it arrives is off the charts. Every dish is absolute perfection in each mouthful. Generous portions, simply the best plate of food you could ask for. Lovely atmosphere, spacious tables good staff. The bill may appear pricey, but once you have experienced the quality of the food you will think it is bargain of the decade

Lovely setting for breakfast on a summers morning, quality of food is off a high standard ,portions could be slightly larger as the prices are on the upper scale staff are friendly and curtious we recommend this establishment to friends and family

Lovely Bistro with great food and a lovely view across the Thames.

As the only restaurant in Henley on Thames mentioned in Guide Michelin one has very high expectations, when we booked for lunch. A lovely setting on the banks of the Thames framed what could have been a perfect lunch. But not so. Their version of mussels in white wine was not very nice - in fact after one mussel we left the rest. The kitchen does not seem to have mastered the art of vegetarian cooking as we order their V burger. Yet another taste disaster that was left on the plate. Business must be going to well - no reaction to two rejected dishes and we had to pay for both.

Called in pre dinner drinks, place was buzzing, bagged a table on deck outside, top spot for river veiw, very efficient staff drinks ordered lightning quick, cheerful staff nothing a problem, we will be back

My sister and husband visited, and we took them to Henley for brunch. It was fab! The place was busy but we snagged a table out on the deck, watching the boats and the preparations for the Henley Regatta. The staff, including Zoe and Arthur, were fab as always. I have a great Full English (but sadly was not able to finish!!!). The Bloody Mary was amazingly wonderful. We love the Boathouse and were so glad to have breakfast there.

Lovely place for a meal , looking out on the thames

We are always reminded when we come back here, that we have great meals and great service in this riverside spot - and we recommend heartily. Good menu with different price ranges is good, too. We were recently here with US friends and will bring our Aussie friends this week - we always comment, as do our friends, on the exceptional and SMILEY service which makes a big difference. Thank you ! It’s a very nice experience here, feels a bit like an oasis, and certainly feels like a treat, even if only popping in for a coffee. We are fans !

Friday 10am breakfast. Reasonable price, nice setting overlooking the river, great coffee, nice full English, cooked tomato would be a nice addition.

Lovely discovery. Been to Henley many times but never stopped into this place. It was busy but the service was slick and friendly. Food was amazing, sausage bap with stuffed with sausage from the local Henley butcher and great coffee. It wasn’t a cheap breakfast but considering the quality and presentation, well worth it. Dog friendly as well so 5 star in my opinion. We will be back again. Lovely staff.

Fantastic food, great service and the only place in Henley to have a proper view of the river. Love this place, highly recommend.

Nice place has the sausage roll starter followed by the pork and couscous and it was pretty good unfortunately I didn't take any pictures.

Very good service with care taken to have changes to meal for dietary needs. Would eat there again .

A lovely Riverside restaurant. Excellent food and service.

Really nice food, great atmosphere and staff were amazing. I was able to eat no problem and they catered for my intolerances well, definitely reccomend

Had a lovely lunch here to celebrate my husband's birthday. Staff were very friendly and attentive, brilliant service and delicious food, the burgers are amazing! Gorgeous little spot on the river for lunch in the sunshine!🌞

One of my favourite restaurants in Henley on Thames. Services is warm and professional, and the food is delicious. Never disappoints.

Absolutely lovely and great staff! Thank you

Great service and very ood quality food, more a day type of menu.

Food is the best in Henley by a mile! Shauny D’s burger is huge! And tastes so good. Service, staff and setting is first class. Can’t wait to visit again!

Fabulous breakfasts and great value too!

Service was good, coffee was good quality.... Massively over priced

Went here for an Office Christmas Party. Food was excellent and the service was too.

We had a superb Sunday brunch, so tasty. Very friendly and helpful staff too

We enjoyed our food but the restaurant lacked atmosphere.

This was a very good restaurant! W had a party of 5 and all enjoyed our meals including the gluten free fish and chips. There were a lot of kids for some unknown reason so it was a bit loud, but it wasn't unmanageable.