The Boathouse in Isle of Anglesey

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Fantastic food , great drinks , nice atmosphere and service a great escape from the rain outside . Didn’t plan on visiting but a fantastic surprise

Beautifully cooked fresh food, incredible desserts, excellent service in a gorgeous setting. I’m just disappointed I didn’t find it earlier in my stay.

Great food lovely staff I had the lamb rump and highly recommend service was quick and all the staff were welcoming 10/10

Welcoming staff, attentive to detail (put heater on for us as it was a bit of a wild night). All 6 of us really enjoyed our main courses but felt a bit let down by the standard of deserts (did not seem homemade). Would go back

Fabulous food, fabulous setting, fabulous setting. There were 8 of us in total but we all enjoyed our food… roast beef, roast lamb, chowder, Hake. All plates were served hot, wine was good, everywhere was clean. We had an excellent time… thank you !!

We visited here the day before and booked a table for the following evening as it’s a small venue. We had to come in quite late because it’s small, busy and gets booked up. We understand all of these things, but on the night in question we were greeted by more than one individual who seemed very stressed and spoke to us initially as if we didn’t have a table booked and couldn’t help us. This wasn’t a great first impression. Eventually we were seated at a table and given menus. We knew what we wanted to order quickly, but had to wait quite a while before anyone came over to take a drinks order. So when they did we ordered food at the same time. We waited quite some time for drinks and even longer for food. Although tables were finishing off there seemed to be a lot of tables still waiting for food. It felt a bit frantic and as if the kitchen was struggling to cope. When we received our mains they were nicely presented. The main issue was that one of the portions of chips was cold and the other was only lukewarm. The fish was okay in terms of temperature and was as expected in terms of flavour, apart from the lobster which was impossible to crack through using the basic tools provided, so it had to be returned to the kitchen for assistance which meant other food was cooling. It was a chilly evening, but the doors were open and the food cooled quicker still. The wine selection was good and the wine selected went well with the food. The desserts on offer looked amazing and we sampled them and can confirm that they were very good. The disappointment here comes from being provided with cold sides, inadequate equipment to get in to the lobster, chewy lobster meat and other fish cooling rapidly because the ambient temperature was falling rapidly and windows/doors remained open.

The chowder was fantastic, the wife had steak n ale pie also fantastic ,lovely relaxing vibe, to this restaurant, with great views of the bay

T'was a grey and moist Monday morning, and a thought entered my head - "I need a Bacon Butty." So, a diversion into Red Wharf Bay and The BoatHouse was in order. Had a seat indoors, and ordered a Bacon Butty and a Pot of Tea. Most of the tables had visitors, and the staff seemed to be a bit stretched. Nevertheless, the tea arrived quickly, after a shortish wait, so did the bacon sandwich. Tea was a bit tepid by then, but both were fine and just what I needed. Good quality bacon.

Ate here three times, first visit was for breakfast and booked for the evening hoping that they would have lobster on the menu. They had, we had a full and half lobster, cooked nicely but let down by not having the correct implements to eat them, no lobster pick and more like nut crackers than seafood cracker. Following evening had a decent meal, crab and prawns as starters then lamb and fish & chips for main.

Visited for breakfast but food not served until 12.30. We sat and enjoyed relaxing drinks. Ham egg & chips close to a breakfast we thought. Service slow but our food was delicious & generous. Enjoyed sitting outside as have a dog. Look forward to next time x

Visited for lunch on a recommendation. Am so glad we booked in advance. The place is very popular (this was a Tuesday lunchtime at the beginning of September!). The staff are very friendly, great ambience to the venue, and the menu extensive. For starters, my husband and me had the duck. We then both opted for the seafood chowder. I’m a ‘pudding’ kind of girl but didn’t have space for one. Such a shame as the cakes looked delicious! Food and 2 rounds of alcoholic drinks came to just shy of £60. For the quality of the food we felt that was really good value for money.

Delicious choice of starters and mains and the most amazing desserts. Veggies, fish lovers, steak and chicken fans all catered for and the dog was welcome as we sat outside - which is lovely.

Great location, food was great, we had the seafood platter. Wow! It was huge, lots of different seafood, we also added a full lobster which was very tasty. The service could be improved.

Lovely place. Great ambience and staff welcoming. Food fab. Very busy and obviously popular. We visited again end of August but couldn't get a seat. Advice, book first.

This is a lovely place to go for dinner but you need to book as it is really popular. We had dinner here twice I had the vegetarian curry & my husband had the fish and chips. The desserts are great & they also have...

I'm sure the food is terrific but we didn't get the chance to try it. We sat at a table and were roundly ignored for 15 minutes before I went inside to ask if we could order some drinks and food. We were told that...

We have been going to the boathouse for the last 20 years and it has always been our favourite place to eat in the past. This time unfortunately our experience wasn’t the same. The ordering and food was slow, some of the staff were rude...

Went with family and dogs, we booked a table and we're made to feel totally unwelcome, a dog on another table started barking at ours and he barked back, we were then told that if we couldn't control our dog we would have to leave,...

Very slow service having booked a table at for 12:45 we arrived slightly early. Ordering was slow , drinks but not food followed by a food order when your drink order had been drunk. We, 3 adults ordered starters and main course and we ordered...

Delicious food with a great view, the staff were really lovely . I would most definitely recommend and visit again

We have been for lunch at The Boathouse several times whilst on holiday on Anglesey. Choice of both inside or terrace eating overlooking Red Wharf Bay. The choice of menu and standard of food is still excellent as is the standard of service. Really quirky...

A gastro haven in an otherwise culinary void. Having eaten at a number of dreary eateries in Anglesey , we were delighted to find the Boathouse - delicious seafood sharing platters - well cooked and presented. Left with some delicious cakes too!

Never disappoints... Great food, highly recommend the prawn and crab linguini and they have some Delicious Desserts... Lovely, welcoming staff. Nothing is too much trouble and the surroundings are very comfortable, clean and cosy. Love this place, our family visit every time we are in...

We have been holidaying in Anglesey for years now and always make a point of visiting The Old Boathouse Restaurant. We have been with lots of friends, on one of the special Valentines meals upstairs etc. On Thursday the 29th of June we arrived for...

As you would hope/expect in a restaurant right next to the water, the seafood dishes were really good. Starters of fried calamari, whitebait and crab croquettes were straightforward but equally good nonetheless. Our mains of Chowder, Fish Pie and Fish&Chips were really tasty and filling....

The Boathouse / Old Boathouse (both on TA are one and the same). We had high hopes for a lovely meal. The aspect and restaurant itself is very well located overlooking the bay. Inside, the restaurant has been nicely laid out and has a good...

Great seafood restaurant in a prime location. The whitebait and moules mariniere were excellent starters. The Moroccan lamb flatbread was ok but a little underwhelming. Beer-battered fish and chips with mushy peas was yummy and the seafood chowder was delicious - a delight for seafood...

Fabulous food and great service. We had the Mussels, Whitebait, Lobster and Lamb. Everything cooked to perfection and so tasty. We don’t usually do desserts but the Profiterole Cheescake was just too good to miss. We will go again - but it’s best to book...

We loved our dining experience here & found it to be a lovely place full of seaside nostalgia. The view while eating is splendid & the food is delicious.

What a Jem! Can highly recommend this bayside restaurant. Superb Food, do check the specials board, excellent service, great value for money. Lots to love here! Very doggie friendly on the outside front patio area. Which overlooks the Bay. No need to book to sit...

Another fab meal at the Boathouse - very warm and welcoming in a great location . Great menu choice , snacks through to main meals - the Chowder is a must. Food was excellent and reasonably priced.

The food was lovely can't fault it, service excellent, nice setting got a little cold before we left But what let you down was your toilets I don't think they had been cleaned all day If id have gone in before I probably wouldn't have...

We Have visited here often for coffee & cake or lunch but this is the first breakfast visit. It opens at 10 and we were there 10 minutes after choosing to sit outside. We both had full breakfast - husband choosing the bigger option which...

Lovely ambience, friendly staff and delicious food. I would certainly recommend the sea food chowder, it really hits the spot!

We had a lovely dinner here served by very attentive staff who were keen to please. The monk fish tacos were an unusual combination but very tasty and delicious. We shared the fish platter which was quite expensive and very fulsome but lacked the quality...

staff un helpful stayed overnight 2 star with 5 star price.. location ok car park free but you pay for everything else.

Lovely staff, and the cake that’s homemade by one of their team is fantastic. Very accommodating and a business that deserves to thrive. I will be back for more than coffee and cake - the meals looked delicious! Thank you.

Ate here whilst on holiday on Anglesey. Good food in ample portions, served hot. Beautiful setting. Only downside - we thought it perhaps a little expensive.

Excellent food in a beautiful location. Plenty of parking and great customer service. Highly recommended

Beautiful spot but sadly waitress below par not really competent. Not a great selection for breakfast but food was satisfactory.

Excellent location (although parking can be difficult at times) with magnificent view over the bay. Spotlessly clean. Well presented with pretty table arrangements inside and outside. Tempting array of homemade-looking cakes is the first thing that catches one’s eye on entry. Menu from starters to...

We’ve have many lovely meals in the Boat House over the last 20 years but sadly last week wasn’t one of them. Starter and main course we very poor, I’m pretty sure my burger was out of one of those microwave Ginster things, you could...

Excellent food and service. Their seafood chowder is excellent and has been so for many years. In my view that is their signature dish. Unusually, they put a little chorizzo sausage in it which I like, but I guess you could have it without. Last...

Warm and welcoming on top of good quality food make this a place to return to for us. The surroundings are the cherry on the cake, the bay being a great place for kids to explore different aspects of seaside life. Even on a cool...

Lovely little restaurant, food good, served promptly, hot and tasty. Staff very friendly and helpful. We will return!

The place was completely full inside and outside even at 2pm on a Tuesday lunch in January. However, the food and service was excellent. The fish pie was very generous, with an assortment of mixed fish and prawns with mash and topped with cheese. My...

A lovely bar/restaurant with a view across the bay. Homemade food. The device was very quick, staff were helpful, friendly and attentive. The decor was cosy and relaxing. I had the steak ciabatta and my husband had the chicken focaccia and we shared sone chips....

Table for four for early evening dinner and expectations were high. We were not disappointed. We had hake and lamb shank from the specials menu and a regular sea bass. All were outstanding. The lamb in particular was a stand out: caramelised on the outside,...

Excellent food and hosts. I’m not sure where the bad reviews have come from. Maybe they went somewhere else. The food was excellent. Service was quick and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. The chowder is to die for.

We visited the boathouse for lunch. Lovely cosy place nice and warm. Lovely view of the bay. Food was very nice we both had the steak cibatas with chips, the chips were very good nice and chunky. Finished of with a latte and slice of...

Lovely cakes and a nice snug place to dive into on a windy day . Huge selection and friendly staff .

Had lunch there two weeks ago (dinner was close since it was a Wednesday) . Restaurant was nicely decorated and was very cosy- a very homely feel. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. AND food was superb. Highly recommend and must visit when in Anglesey

We ate at this lovely restaurant twice in one day and it was mostly very nice. During the evening visit I paid £4 for the smallest piece of cake to take home. I raised this with the female staff member who basically shrugged her shoulders...

Really delightful find, have been several times now and always great service and wonderful food (I’ve enjoyed breakfast and coffee and cake so far). Particularly lovely range of sweet treats with new things to try each time as well.

Really enjoyed the chowder and partner had the mushroom and beef stroganoff. Lovely rustic surrounding and really nice staff that are very warm and friendly. Will definitely come again.

We love the atmosphere of this place and the staff always make us feel really welcome. The food is always good and the cakes and desserts delicious. I wish they had a bit more variety on the menu such as a pasta, spaghetti, lasagne option...

Just stopped in for a quick morning coffee. Sat outside. Bar/servery was excellently merchandised with delicious looking cakes. Whole place well presented, Quick service despite dozens of people descending for lunch. Congratulations on making the smallest space possible into a viable toilet.

We visited on a very sunny but extremely windy day in mid October. It was very busy but as we were quite late about 1.30 I think, we got a table no problem. My husband had the fish pie and I had the crab linguini....

We visited Anglesey for a few days last week and came to look around Red Wharf Bay which is so beautiful. We walked past The Boathouse on the sunday and saw they were serving a roast dinner so we called them and booked for dinner...

A lovely little place with creative touches. Friendly staff. Crab and prawn linguine (juat a little over cooked) lacking seasoning and crab. Think there was chilli too if I'm not mistaken but sparse. Had the hoisin duck starter which I'd give 7/10. Nice wine too....

Pre-booked an indoor table in advance for tea as weather was unpredictable, glad we did as fully booked for the evening. It was the first day of our 10 day holiday and our only visit. Staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive but never asked us...

3 of us for an early evening meal - great choice on the menu. Very friendly and efficient service. Food was served quickly and tasty. Good ambiance and the desserts were (wow) - price competitive

Always go to the Boat house whilst on Anglesey it never disappoints we went Again August 2022. Lovely meal with my daughter , partner and Granchild . Staff as always really helpful , Can’t wait to visit again soon. Thank you the Boat house e...

With such a stunning location it would be easy to make a killing without going overboard on ambience and menu but the Boathouse doesn't take the easy option. Everything is done to the highest standard. There is outdoor seating and the interior is gorgeously quirky....

Couldn’t fault the food, the chef is clearly very good but the service was absolutely shocking. We sat outside and basically was ignored compared to the other tables!! The food took ages. Seeing desserts arrive at another table (which looked fab) we decided to order...

Visited The Boathouse whilst staying in Anglesey. Given menu by bar staff, told them we were sitting outside. Several waitresses were in and out of the outside area, serving and taking orders,one even passed us to go to the ice cream hut within 4ft of...

Stopped here for tea after a day trip sheepdog trialling in Anglesey. Sadly disappointed - as a seafood lover I ordered the pint of prawns for starter and then the cod for main both from the specials board. There was quite a wait for food...

Family get together..4 meals OK..but the other 2 were awful.The steak & ale pie was dry and burnt, the bacon on the burger was hardly cooked. Staff didn't bother to ask if all was OK..it obviously wasn't as most of it was left!!! Last time...

Booked the Boathouse for wife’s birthday with a party of ten including 5 grand children. Great varied menu and a few specials. Quality of food was excellent as were the team , with really friendly excellent service. Will definitely revisit here

Having visited with friends on many occasions we really like the Boathouse however on our last visit Friday 5th Aug the food was very very poor, now we either picked the wrong dishes or something has changed chef wise. Crispy beef starter was almost inedible,...

We came here for coffee earlier in the week and booked for dinner. Excellent ambience and warm, friendly service. We had a really lovely evening here - scallops, calamari, haddock - our food was totally delicious, followed by a tranquil stroll along the beach. A...

After having been to the Boathouse on many family holidays in the past, the seafood chowder became a story of legend. Recommendations were sent far and wide, if we knew anyone was heading this way you had to go for the chowder in the Boathouse....

We arrived on a Thursday lunch with no reservation and they got us in. Outside tables are first come first served with noting you can book inside. Menu was great very fresh and plenty of options. Location is great although parking is limited but a...

Visited the boathouse for a meal at the end of our holiday. It started well with some mussels to share that we really enjoyed. For mains we ordered the fish cakes, Thai veg curry and chicken katsu curry. Unfortunately the katsu was left off the...

We stopped off here for a coffee while touring Anglesey and were impressed by the excellent service. Can’t comment more widely on the quality of the food but the coffee and cakes were top notch. What’s not to like?

I looked at various restaurants for our first stay at Benllech and found the boathouse. It appeared really nice and staff were pleasant and service efficient. But the food for the price was disappointing the crab and prawn linguine was swimming in oil and there...

I have sat outside the Boathouse and enjoyed breakfast on many occasions in the past, but this was the first time that I have had an evening meal there. I have to say that the whole experience was absolutely wonderful. The staff were warm, welcoming...

We came here twice during a week long holiday in nearby Benllech. The first time for an evening meal where I had the steak and ale pie which was delicious! My parents also really enjoyed their meals of the chicken & chorizo jambalaya and a...

Good seafood menu. The chowder was excellent,rich, and full of seafood. Only order the large version if you are hungry. Linguine was also very good, as were the generous starters. The service was excellent and friendly despite the place being very busy

We stumbled on this place after a walk along the beach. It was mid morning, so the coffees and cakes were coming out thick and fast. As soon as someone stood up to leave their table was taken by others. Theres seating inside and out...

Got the nod that they were a great place dine and they wasn’t wrong great place to dine all staff friendly and helpful gluten free options in abundance and made to the highest standard We liked it that much we visited twice

Visited by chance. Clean good value for money and full of character. Well worth a visit would call again especially when a nearby restaurant wasn't serving at 1130am.

The age old problem. Do you have something you had before, and really enjoyed, or try something else which looks inviting ? I fell for the first, and re-ordered the Fish Chowder. Thoroughly enjoyable. And, incidentally, the bread was something else ! ( corn bread...

We have visited the Boathouse twice this year and each time we have had excellent meals and good service. The fish stew is exceptional and a very generous portion. The most recent visit all the indoor seating was booked so we sat outside on a...

A lovely restaurant serving wonderful meals. Very nicely decorated and in keeping with the "sea" theme. The food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommended for all age groups. Pity we didn't live closer or we would have spent a...

We stopped in for lunch after a long walk on the beach just outside. There was a great variety of food on offer, with the quality being excellent and timely. The staff were helpful and friendly. The cake selection was too good to miss so...

We booked a table but arrived an hour early but had no problem being seated. The staff were super helpful. Great surroundings and very cosy. The food was delicious, especially the fish pie. We would definitely go back when in Anglesey

Had a lovely meal here on Saturday. Took my mum and dad. Food, service and overall atmosphere was excellent. Can’t wait to visit again. Will also try coffee and cake during the day, as the cakes looked amazing.

Called here after a coastal walk around Red Wharf Bay and found it to be very welcoming and pleasant stop. Decor is good staff very friendly and food amazing. All in all this is a high quality licensed venue serving drinks; snacks and meals. We...

Excellent food and service. Covid protocols perfectly observed. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Good portions and excellent value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

We visited here in the last few days, very friendly staff, nice and efficient service overlooking the sea and beach. Nice food and dog friendly also offered small gifts for the home. We ordered the calamari by two and was excellent the staff were on...

Went to Red Wharf Bay for the vista and the sea breezes, before our walk along the beach we stopped off at the Boathouse for a quick lunch. The setting is very pleasant and the ladies who serve you are friendly and pleasant. We had...

Great food, staff and atmosphere would definitely recommend it, especially when the weather is good to sit outside and watch the world go by

We’re local (from the North of Anglesey) and I visited with my partner and my parents in September 2021. We had a lovely evening and were made to feel very welcome. To begin with - the interior is lovely! The photos I had seen didn’t...

Had lunch today.Food was excellent as was the service by hardworking friendly staff.. All main meals were lovely .presentaion was excellent.. Well don Boathouse.Not easy times to be working but you all deserve a medal.

ordered mussels ,food came out looking good but was stone cold ? sent it back hoping for new dish but recieved a dish with overcooked mussels and custard,they must have added cream and reheated it.Spoilt the meal and we refused to pay for it.

We arrived just before they were closing for the afternoon. Lucy who had greeted us, sat us down and very nicely said if we could choose quickly it would help as they were getting ready to close for food. I thought this was very nice...

Beautiful location and building but menu very disappointing for breakfast.. no better than Supermarket cafe…. egg on toast/ sausage sandwich etc where’s the hollandaise sauce/spinach/avocado .. not impressed.

Nice food...too much fish and very overpriced! Not many options available for just snacks...but staff very friendly