The Boathouse in Antrim

Stopped on the way to the airport ..what a good choice. Staff made you welcome, food,drink were excellent and all for a great price. We had a table overlooking the Lough and it was aperfect end to our friends holiday.

First floor restaurant situated on Antrim's Lough Road. Nautical themed decor with a nice view out over Lough Neagh. Bay or open seating table layout with segregated section for patrons with dogs. A la carte menu with healthy mouth-watering options. Lift available for patrons with mobility issues. Moderately expensive prices but worth a visit, especially considering the restaurants idyllic waterside setting. Friendly attentive staff, free parking adjacent to the premises.

refused us a quick coffee as we were passing through after driving for over an hour from the coast, the manager Stacy, had a terrible bossy attitude and told us to go to a different coffee bar when it was raining and blowing a gale outside. Avoid this place

Great spot and has a dog friendly area

Good choices. Lovely food. Decent sized portions. Easy going atmosphere. Nice view over the lough. Friendly staff. Will be back.

Food was good atmosphere was good. Staff were lovely. Food was crispy just how I like it and it was very lovely, not busy, so happy with food order thank you

A restaurant well located by the lake. Modern, clean and delicious food. Impeccable service and friendly, friendly staff. The seafood showder is an absolute delight and the squid tacos are a pure delight. To recommend without any hesitation.

My wife and I went for a walk along the river and then called in for coffee, had a look at the menu and then decided to order a meal my wife had fish and chips and I had leak and pork sausages and chips with gravy and it was excellent. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back there again.

Lovely dinner in the boat house. My prawn tacos were delicious. My friends had the chicken fajitas and honey chilli chicken, they really enjoyed their food too. The service was fantastic - will definitely be back.

This restaurant has the most wonderful location, but fails to deliver on anything else. The menu is tiny and there is zero atmosphere in the restaurant. Waiting staff appeared unprofessional and got our order wrong twice. Tiramisu was like a brick. Tiramisu doesn’t need coconut and raspberries added.

All round great dining experience down to scenic location with lake and riverside views along with clean and comfortable seating to delicious meal options and prompt service.

Food was delicious and very filling. Fantastic staff and all round good place. Will be back again.

A lovely evening and a delicious meal. Service was amazing and staff so helpful - made us feel so welcome.

I booked online, and it was my daughters birthday. I indicated if I could get a table close to the window. When I got there, the lady at the reception greeted me with a very warm and friendly smile. She pointed me to the table by the window the best spot in the restaurant. Then, the manager/barman quickly intervened that the lady got us another table. I went back to the manager and asked what criteria was used for the spot by the window, and he said it was on a first come, first serve basis. I came first, but that offer was declined to me. Why? And the food took forever to come very slow service.

Service was excellent, all with a smile. Atmosphere was very inviting. Food excellent, presentation excellent, very appealing to the eye, flavours amazing, all food piping hot. We definitely recommend this place!!!

Beautiful food, the lady who served us was very chatty

Cosy surroundings and clean premises. Chatty owner and friendly staff. Would recommend and return again.

Great food, menu was different and chowder was delicious. Views from inside are beautiful.

Staff are amazing . It's our first time and my bday today ..defo coming back..great value

Have been several times before and have always enjoyed it. However,Sunday 22 December was our family (7 people) Christmas dinner meet up. It was as not good (understatement). I ordered starter to be served as a main but it arrived with the starters and had to go back. When I got it with the mains it was tepid and tasteless. Then 5 of mains were all freezing cold and had to go back for reheating. Very disappointing indeed. Lots of apologies and staff were very personable but cold food is unforgivable. No discount offered as compensation. So disappointed ☹️

Very pleasant helpful staff. Food was excellent and really good value.

Was there yesterday. Food was excellent and not hard to pay for. Efficient staff and a nice ambiance.

Had lunch here for the first time and it was nice enough. Would've liked a lunch menu with lighter bite options but main menu is for all day. Plenty on menu but some options may not be for everyone. Friendly staff.

Such a poor meal for such a beautiful setting staff lovely

So disappointing Squid soggy and rubbery Chips with truffle Mcand Parmaesan mc Donald's are better quality bang bang chicken plain chicken with a satay sauce and grated nuts No much bang bang Ordered gravy for child 30 ml serving 3 pound really

I have been here a number of times and I have never been disappointed with the food, always very good

Had lunch very good will be back

Delicious food. Friendly staff . Great service.

Great food,friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Honey chilli chicken was great. But the chocolate brownie was over cooked and a bit dry.

We have been a few times, have enjoyed the food and people.

Lovely location as sun was setting on Lough Neagh. Booked a table for 4 midweek and was shown to a window seat - great view. Food was fresh and very well presented. Variety of tastes well catered for. Great to see local produce from Lough Neagh on a very extensive menu. Staff friendly and attentive - even though restaurant was busy.

Fantastic good, had squid and seafood linguine. Very impressed will return Had to sit on cold terrace with dog though

Great quality food and fantastic service.

Lovely little restaurant with great views of the lough. The monkfish and prawn Thai red curry is beautiful, one of the nicest I've eaten. Also recommend the curry cauliflower soup as a light bite - nice flavours and lovely bread accompaniment

I was devastated when this place closed, and I'm SO glad it's back! Incredible food, beautiful setting and very attentive staff. The view over the Lough is incredible, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Can't recommend enough.

Super meal here. One of the best starters I have had anywhere (squid togerashsu) and a reasonably priced decent winelist - sandboy albarino. Main course of king prawn tacos was equally tasty. Other dishes included lobster scotch egg, chicken satay and goats cheese starter

First time here under new ownership. Food was pretty good. 7 of us and had a mixture of squid, duck legs, crispy beef and soup for starter then roast beef, fish and chips, crispy Thai chicken, chicken goujons and supreme of chicken. All plates were pretty much cleared which is a good sign. Lovely views over the river and lough. Servers were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back.

Ordered the boathouse burger and received a burnt offering from burnt bun rock hard bacon and a small burnt beef patty different not worth the money

We would go here any time we take a walk around antrim gardens. Good is always great quality and a good price.

First visit to the boathouse on Wednesday evening it was fairly busy we hadn’t booked but got a table unfortunately I found the waitress who showed us to our table to be unfriendly and a little rude perhaps she was having a bad day but she has to remember that customers pay for both service and food Fortunately the other members of staff had a lovely friendly attitude and the food was very good

This was our first return since the change in ownership not to long ago, and I cant help but feel that its lost its spark. I found the food very average and at times bland, service was incredibly slow when the restaurant itself was not full. I doubt we will return which is a real shame considering previous visits where excellent. Such a shame.

Good coffee, the scampi batter was lovely and fluffy but the chips were a bit naff

Great views food really good and well priced and very friendly i think part of it is dog friendly

Food and service was excellent! Downside table was booked for 1.30pm we waited probably 20 mins after ordering for food to arrive which is fine as it’s obviously cooked from fresh but we were handed our bill and asked to vacate the table at 3pm !! Usually tables are to be vacated after 2 hours! So that was a bit off putting my friend had t even finished her wine! Still giving 5* as the food was delish and service and staff attitude very good !

We didn't have reservation but staff was kind enough to find us a table. Lady who took our order she was very pleasant and friendly. They have variety of food options. Ambience is great and facing lake. Lot of parking available and nice to walk around.

I visited twice in the same week Saturday about 5.30pm everything was excellent 5* but we went again on Thursday about the same time and the food wasn't as good, mainly the chips it was as if they'd been fried twice! The chicken goujons were smaller and less on one plate than the other, and again, the batter didn't seem as fresh. The staff were great and so helpful both times and the restaurant was very clean and comfortable. I will be back.. the beef starter on noodles is absolutely delicious, and I'm not fussed on spicy food, but this was tasty and I'll be getting it again!

Absolutely incredible Saturday lunch at The Boathouse. The mussles were just perfect. Cannot praise them enough! The go to place in Antrim.

Delicious food, great menu, fabulous setting! ❤️ Customer service was top notch. We drove and hour to get to this spot and we were not disappointed!

Birthday treat with my daughter. My daughter took me for a birthday meal at the Boathouse in Antrim yesterday. I had not been before or since the refurbishment so this was a fantastic treat. Staff were welcoming, attentive and explained upon sitting which meals were no longer available. Just like products they sell out because of popularity. Gorgeous scenery, you can get lost in the calmness watching the ebbing waves on the shore, establishment very clean, lift or stairs available to the restaurant, wheelchair friendly. So after all that I went for the Crispy salt 'N' chilli chicken with Furikake fries. OMG it was delicious. My stomach wanted to stop half way through the burger but my taste buds over ruled!! Compliments to the chef. The only disappointment was they did not have any alternative to full milk, soya or lactose free was not available so I cannot review/show any pics. Maybe next time because I will definitely be back.

Birthday treat with my daughter. My daughter took me for a birthday meal at the Boathouse in Antrim yesterday. I had not been before or since the refurbishment so this was a fantastic treat. Staff were welcoming, attentive and explained upon sitting which meals were no longer available. Just like products they sell out because of popularity. Gorgeous scenery, you can get lost in the calmness watching the ebbing waves on the shore, establishment very clean, lift or stairs available to the restaurant, wheelchair friendly. So after all that I went for the Crispy salt 'N' chilli chicken with Furikake fries. OMG it was delicious. My stomach wanted to stop half way through the burger but my taste buds over ruled!! Compliments to the chef. The only disappointment was they did not have any alternative to full milk, soya or lactose free was not available so I cannot review/show any pics. Maybe next time because I will definitely be back.

Great place for lunch. We enjoyed vegetarian and meat dishes. Plenty of fish on offer too. Relaxed atmosphere. Worth a visit. Right by Lough Neagh.

First time at the boathouse and the view from the restaurant is lovely looking over lough neagh. The food is lovely and reasonably priced. Portions are quite large.

We booked a table near to closing time. We were welcomed by an attentive waiter who showed us to our table. The drink and food order was taken quickly, and the drinks arrived by return. The food arrived soon after, and we all commented that all our food was very tasty. The children's portions were very generous, and my grandchildren loved them. My fish and chips were extremely tasty, and I really enjoyed the chips cooked in beef dripping. I chose the cheesecake for desert, and it was delicious. I must also mention in this review that the views you see over the lough are amazing.

Very popular and you can see why. On the whole some lovely food done really well. Standout dishes for us were mushroom soup, fish and chips and the seafood chowder. I was looking forward to the lobster scotch egg but it lacked flavour probably because lobster doesnt have a strong taste. Sadly we couldn't finish a lot of it as the portions were huge, especially the chowder. Service was lovely and attentive. Price is ok for location and venue.

Excellent food, lovely staff. Will definitely go again.

We enjoyed an early dinner here as a family. The restaurant is well located by the docks so kids can check out the boats and even feed the ducks (if you bring your own bird feed). The food was really good - in particular the classic mussels, the tacos (haloumi and king prawn), and fish and chips. The service was decent, but there was one lady who was excellent as a server. We really appreciated her banter and light heartedness.

Amazing place . My husband and I had a beautiful lunch there for our 14th year anniversary

Large group of people over 15 enjoyed dinner. I had seafood chowder for my main course, great variety of fish and shell fish in it, creamy and delicious. Poor choice of alcohol available no Southern Comfort, Chardonnay, Martini, Knoponberg cider. Ended up with apple juice. Individually able to pay for each person. Great atmosphere and waiter service. Toilet was not clean. Otherwise very good.

We were visiting rathlin Island on the 12th July and thought we would call here on our way home ascthey said it was dog friendly but had to sit outside. We arrived the weather was nice, we climbed the stairs to the outside area with our 2 dogs. The staff could see we were sitting outside but no-one came out. We walked in to get menus to be told that they only serve a limited take away menu outside in a cardboard box in case it rained. Needless to say we didn't stay as the proper menu looked very nice on the website. Why advertise as a dog friendly restaurant but only want to serve you take away. We won't be back

Wonderful view towards Scotland

Arrived at 18:00 hrs as per our booking got shown to our seat asked what we wanted to drink, got served the drinks and then, everyone who arrived behind us got served first, second, third, fourth, the service was terrible, had to wait 30 mins for a burger and a fish, I think the boat had sailed, come on boathouse you can do better that that. So after 40 mins the food arrived, worth the wait excellent, the boathouse burger lovely and Catherine enjoyed her fish, so it’s well worth the visit 10/10 if you ignore the service.

Lovely location overlooking the Lough. Enjoyed a gorgeous dinner with friends. Staff super friendly, lovely atmosphere. Thank you Sean and Geraldine. Look forward to going back soon!

It's OK, nothing can disappointe you more then 2£ for cup of tea

Such lovely food… great selection of dishes to suit everyone..…my whole sole main was the star of the show!!! What a spot for dinner and drinks….its a must!! Service is friendly and attentive!

After having a wonderful meal for 2 of the Scallop special & large mussels , wish to thank the chef for preparing a very tasty meal . Will definately be back.

We were able to make reservation online. Great food.. very pleasant staff.. even my children left empty plates.. such a good afternoon out

Now just take a look at this, seafood lovers delight. Appreciative no claws to hoke out the meat needing more tools than a fitter. The claw meat was neatly placed below the beautiful grilled crust, did note however only one claw!!!. I have had larger specimens in my day but hey ho, is what it is. Boathouse has became our go too. The staff are lovely, the views over the lough are lovely. If you haven't been it's time you added to your Callander

6 of us booked a table last Saturday evening. The menu isn't full of the dishes you'd find everywhere and when the food came out it was absolutely delicious. Two staff in particular looked after us Christine and Sarah I believe. They were fantastic craic and just made the evening. We felt it was reasonably priced for what we ordered. We will definitely be back soon.

Starters one excellent one mediocre, Mains one excellent one mediocre. Staff friendly. Beef tacos cold, lobster scotch egg no taste or sign of lobster. Goats geese starter lovely monkfish prawn Thai curry excellent.

My partner and I had a lovely meal here.Highly recommend this place.

A real disappointment, as we had heard such good things. Had the fish and chip meal but should gave gone to the nearest chippy instead. Fish hard to find and what there was was over cooked and dry. Not sure what the mushy peas were. Will not return.

Good Google booking system. Lovely decor and atmosphere in a clean bright setting. Food was good. Burgers and Bang Bang Chicken, only minor issue was the accompanying Nan, was too hard to eat. We will be back.

great food, good portion size, reasonable price, good service

The place is organized, comfortable, and in a great location. The team is exceptional, every one very kind, polite and fun. It is all perfectly arranged for a great experience. And, oh, ofc, the food... Amazing.

Table of 5. 2 meals cone out. 10 minutes pass before the 3rd meal comes. 2 sent back to reheat and 1 to re cook. Very disappointing to be fair. Management acknowledged it but no real reparation

Staff v good clean service as is the food very good been there lots of. Time under old and new owners keep up the good work

We have been here before and food always lovely this time was very disappointing. Started of soup was nice we both had beef from Sunday lunch menu it was very hard to cut and chewy vegetables and potato was ok

Lovely meal. We all had different mains and they were all delicious.

The chowder was delicious! Great view and nice staff.

Was totally surprised by the Boathouse. Excellent service, friendly staff and lovely food. Definitely worth a visit. Probably the best restaurant I have visited in the Antrim area. If you are in the area then go! 👍😁

Delicious fish, gluten free options! 😁

This was my second time for lunch at The Boathouse . The staff/ service was flawless very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and the menu offered plenty of selection. Definately will be back !

The food is good but the menu is not simple

Beautiful spot,nice,but a litle expensive.

Just had an amazing Lunch. Service exseptional. A must GO!

Had a meal last night fish OK but the steaks were pathetic full of fat and the portions very small. Ordered veg didn't come. The staff member was to busy being a comedian to remember the order.

Great place, good views and lovely staff

Fantastic meal tonight hats off to the chief I ordered calamrie and it was cooked to perfection, the service was great very friendly waiter & waitress. Will definitely be back.

Great food lovely staff we will be back 💚

Fantastic restaurant very friendly and very welcoming

Very attentive service from the staff this evening. Will definitely be back.

Disappointed. Sunday menu not online. Was looking forward to a better menu / food choice. Had we known the limited menu would have went to the golf club next door. Booked in advance but asked to move tables before we finished to accommodate a larger group. Won’t be running back anytime soon sorry folks not for us this time

Have been a few times now and enjoyed the food and service, however, today, not so much. Took our friends who are vegetarians. They both ordered the chickpea burger from the vegetarian menu to be told, "we don't do that anymore." So they then ordered the halloumi burger to be told, "that's not available today." So they had to pick a 3rd option. We asked for tea with the meal, it came before the meal and was already not very warm, by the time the meal arrived the tea was cold. These are the reasons for awarding 3 stars. This restaurant is under new management and I've been back 3 times since it has been taken over. The food and service has been excellent. My previous postings really concerned the vegan option and the service at the time.

Have had dinner here on a number of occasions and the food is fabulous . The staff are so friendly and very helpful. The views from the restaurant over the lough are stunning . Atmosphere is very relaxed and the restaurant is spotless .

We went to the boathouse to celebrate my son's Confirmation. Nothing was any bother. Was allowed to decorate table. I was also allowed to bring cake, which my guests could be dessert. Service was personal and swift. Food was great. I highly recommend the sweet chilli chicken. Was the best I have ever had. Round the table also included red Thai curry, surf and turf, tacos and burgers. Defo come back again. Gorgeous

Very relaxing and views are fantastic.Staff Very friendly and attentive,first class service.

I was pleased to hear the Boat House had reopened. I took My Mother out for her Birthday Dinner on December 09th with her Sister and family. I was not impressed, I had emailed the Resturante to let then know of my Mother's Birthday snd enquired about a surprise cake. Also to alocate a a toom space as my Mother is disabled and this was not accommodated for. I did not get a response and no cake or mention of her Birthday during are time. We asked for a cup of Decaff Tea and a cup of cafè. No Decaff Tea was available and whilst my cousin and excused ourselves to go outside to smoked we took a tour of the museum. It has to asked for three times. Very poor and sloppy... We had been 45 minutes and when returned to our table the Tea and cafè had just arrived 45 minutes later, with no apology. Note the restaurant was not busy and staff were standing around the bar some on their mobile phone, it lacked professionalism and could not get any staff attention when needed. The atmosphere did not have a good positive vibe, whereas the previous resurant was quite the opposite. It was a smooth operation with alert on the ball staff and the feel.of rather upmarket establishment This new one lacks efficiency and is rather like the losing team cafè form The Aprentice. Our meal was nice but not anything to write home about and rather expensive, we should have got discounted for apathetic service.

Sarah is excellent at serving food and drink. She will give you recommendations on which food suits you.

Food and service was excellent and very welled priced. Would recommend to visit this place for comfort Food and drink.