The Boathouse in East Renfrewshire

Great breakfast indoors or out. Been here for breakfast lots of times. You can walk for miles outside too. Burns the fry up off lol. Can meet lovely people here too. It's not too snoby.

We ordered a vegetarian breakfast and were not told that they didn’t have any vegetarian sausages (we were given a lame excuse for not having them). A Friend went here 1 week ago and had the full Veg option. All we got was tomatoes, mushrooms, vegetarian haggis, 2 triangular scones And small piece of sourdough bread (wife got 2 cold small pieces of white bread) the reconstituted scrambled egg was tasteless rubber. Cost was still too expensive £7.75 each (after I explained to waiter that cannot charge same as non-vegetarian option) Totally underwhelming experience. We didn’t finish our food even though we were very hungry.The cafe has gone downhill (not sure if its changed hands)Peppermint tea was ok but expensive. Coffee was fine.They don’t do baked potatoes anymore. For vegetarians it’s terrible options. For meat eaters it’s expensive options.They get people coming As not much option in the park.

Ordered a Roll and Bacon at the Kiosk, I’d heavily recommend avoiding anything in a Roll from this Kiosk as a customer. The Boathouse, I’d recommend paying the extra 10p for better quality morning rolls. The flour covered mess that I recieved today was honestly horrible. I’m sure customers would be happy to pay an extra 5-10p for better quality. Maybe a little less butter on the roll. Butter should never be the dominant taste in a sandwhich. On the other hand, staff were very pleasant and coffee was nice.

Had breakfast here again. They are taking the Covid precautions really seriously here. Asking you to wear a mask as you enter and if you leave your table. All very well organised and feels safe. New breakfast menu which had a lovely selection. Service was prompt as usual. Great on a sunny day to sit on their terrace overlooking the boat pond.

The Boathouse Cafe has easy parking, and in nicely located at the duck pond. The staff are very efficient and friendly, and although it serves all manner of breakfast and lunch choices, I like it for a large cappuccino and freshly baked scone with jam and cream - mmmmmm!

The Boathouse Cafe in Rouken Glen Park is good for everything ranging from a carry out ice cream or coffee for a walk around the park, to a full lunch or just a coffee and home baking. The quality of the food is excellent, but it’s the staff who really make it, they are very friendly and attentive. You don’t need to be using the park, you can just stop for a coffee or whatever takes your fancy.

I was very disappointed that my daughter received a cup of milk that was out of date and foul smelling. When i raised it with staff i was given a £1 refund. Management felt that this was adequate when i emailed to complain. Massively disappointing and very poor customer service. As someone who would go here regularly I will now not be returning.

Visit boathouse 2-3 times every month but last couple months it’s went very downhill . Winter months no heating in cafe apart from small out of date heartedr on wall that never get turned on . The ladies toilet are very very cold and very dirty. Food and service is good but place needs a overhaul badly . Cakes very overpriced for what they are. I won’t be back with my friends and family until things change.

Nice location, friendly staff, young and inexperienced but friendly and try hard, some training would take them up a level and worth the investment. First impression was the menus, which are filthy, you want to wash your hands after holding one! How difficult is it to have wipe clean menus these days? A glance down shows a floor strewn with food, been that way everytime I have visited (3 times now, but that was the last time). Condiments used to be named brands like Heinz tomato sauce, now it's some 'other' sauce served in a small dish. Penny pinching over quality I wonder? Toilets are best not visited, wait till you get home, if you can!Overall its turning into a greasy spoon cafe with Giffnock prices! Pity as it could be very special indeed.

Great fish & chips, always enjoyable. Can be very loud and busy sometimes. Can't go wrong for lunch on a nice weekend though.

Have visited the Biathouse on many occasions but the lack of investment in decor really shows .The facilities in the ladies toilet in particular are particularly bad.The natural surround at the wash basins is pitiful!!The wood can only be described as rotten!!The food is as usual very appetising although service was very poor.Half of our party was almost finished their meal before the other hall's meal was served.The younger members of staff were standing around chatting whilst the older ladies were doing their very best to attend to a busy restaurant Lots of food on the floor dropped by young children could've been cleaned up .We had to help ourselves to cutlery etc.from an adjoining table.To sum up more money needing spent on decor and updating facilities and definitely more training for front of house staff!!Will think twice before visiting again which is a pity because we have had many good experiences in the Boathouse.

Our first visit to this little gem and won’t be our last. The choice on the menu made it so difficult but we settled for the baked potato. The staff were really helpful and brought our orders quickly, nothing was a problem.

The food is normally good and the setting is excellent.On this occasion the soup was served tepid. Sent it back. Then it was served in the same bowl, just microwaved.Also really disappointed in the toilets. All need a complete refurbishment. Not fit for purpose given the large number of people

This is a very popular cafe as it is situated at a prime location beside the large pond within the park grounds.Can be difficult to get seated some times, especially when the weather is good and often in the mornings.The food is really good but it can be noisy inside as it seems to be a place where mums with small children and babies often frequent.

Lovely venue for friends Birthday party. Really nicely decorated and staff good. However Ladies toilet needs some serious TLC as I have been in cleaner and fresher public toilets.

The Boathouse is situated in Rouken Glen Park, beside the pond, which is a very nice setting. It is completely accessible to wheelchair users and people with disabilities. Inside there are a variety of tables and seating and nice art for sale on the walls. We were just there for a tea and a cake, but the staff were very welcoming. We got Menus quickly but service was very poor and I eventually went to the counter, ordered and paid by myself. Only after another 10 minutes did anyone come to take our order, by which time it was on it's way. We had the biggest brownie you can imagine, which was gooey and rich, a very disappointing lemon cake which was dry and had an unleasant aftertaste, a glass of water and an Sprite Ice-cream float that made me feel like a big kid again! The prices are reasonable and the Menu looks nice for lunch, so we will go back for another visit. My only criticism is that the Ladies toilets today were not at all clean or what you would expect. These need monitored.

If you are in Roukenglen Park then a stop at the Boathouse is a must for an ice cream in the summer or a coffee just about any other time. It can be busy and noisy with families but you shouldn’t go unless you are prepared for this. The views are lovely and all in all this is a great coffee spot.

Breakfast or lunch or just coffee, this is a great place set in the park overlooking the boating pond. A bit noisy when full but you can sit at tables or couches or outside. Also has a takeaway section if you’re just at the park selling ice creams & coffee. Lots of home baking. Free parking at the park.

After a nice walk around the boating lake we had a table booked for lunch. The table was ready when we arrived and were shown to it straight away. Order taken swiftly and food arrived quite quickly.

Popped in here for ice-cream for the children (14 & 11) on a rare day where we were all out together on a Saturday. They had a peanut ice-cream on so I asked if they would be kind enough to open a new tub of ice-cream (my daughter who has the allergy only wanted vanilla) and use a separate scoop and was told no. This has never been an issue at any other ice-cream place we’ve been with many in fact offering this before we even had to ask. A simple gesture that helps a child (or adult) with allergies try to maintain some semblance of a normal life. And let’s face it - vanilla isn’t likely to sit on the shelves for long!! Result was a very disappointed girl, so we decided to go into the cafe for a coffee and juice instead. Nice inside and pleasant surroundings although we had to find someone to serve us. We ordered coffees, scones & juice. Took over 25 minutes for them to be served. Biggest issue was the number of screaming children, banging cutlery off tables and parents doing nothing whilst they chatted over empty plates and coffee cups. Whilst I appreciate this cafe is located within a park, it felt like a crèche and several tables were being used by parents who clearly had finished their food/drinks a good while ago and had little control of their little ones. Best to avoid at weekends I’d say if you want a quiet(ish) coffee or meal.

Set in the park overlooking the pond. Very good atmosphere and staff. The food variety is very good and tasty , served well. Comfortable surroundings

We were at Rouken Glen Park with our daughter and grandchildren. We went here for lunch and it was great! Very very busy as it was a lovely day and school holidays, but the staff did really well to cope with it and there was no delay in our delicious food arriving. Great lunch and lots of credit to the friendly and efficient staff. Keep up the good work!

Went here after walking past dozens of times always looked busy seven of us ate here every body enjoyed there food I had pancakes and bacon very tasty good sized portions. My wife had triple decker with Brie and lived it all in every one enjoyed what they had fast friendly service all In a very enjoyable experience will definitely be back.

We visited this lovely cafe during a walk in the park. I ordered a latte. What arrived was a watery tepid white coffee. The waitress assured me it was a latte because it was in the correct cup🤔

Our first visit to The Boathouse. Very busy which says it all. Food was excellent and the service was five out of five. Will be back

Thankfully, this great local place makes their own scones and cakes (with one exception and can't remember which!).Ask for them heated however.Very high quality.Gets super busy. Nice outside tables too - big operation but glad their are doing their own baking despite this.Probably why it gets such good custom from discerning south siders:)

This cafe is situated by the pond in Roukenglen Park, Giffnock in Glasgow’s south side. It is near a bus route and Whitecraigs train station is only five minutes walk away.

Ordered all day breakfast came no sausage said to waiter started eating it was luke warm. toast was cold they heated the breakfast up it up came back same temperature. toast was rubbery black pudding was the end bit and hard. said when paying the bill I wasn't happy the girl took £4 off the bill won't be back

Lovely place, the food was amazing probs the best Mac n cheese I have had in a long time!! Was very busy and clearly short staffed (had to ask to order) but not common especially as most places are not hiring as many to cut costs. Only negative was the amount of under 5s in here screaming and crying. Parents just looking away from their kids. Don’t think I would be go back as it was like a crèche. But the food was lovely.

The menu is good and the food excellent. Service is very good and with two disabled people in my party the staff could not have been more helpful. Usually quite busy and deservedly so. It has a good atmosphere and a variety of couches, tables and chairs. Parking is usually fairly easy and there's a nice stroll around the pond after the food.

We intended to have a coffee but ended up having an early dinner. My wife had the fish and chips which was huge with crispy batter and a very very generous portion of proper chips. I had the chicken and ham with linguine. The sauce was cream, mushroom and Parmesan and was to die for. We would eat here again, loved it.

Enjoyed sandwiches for lunch nice and freshly made. Good staff happy atmosphere, quick and efficient.

I’ve visited several times for coffee and cake Very comfortable place and staff very pleasant Choice of scones and cakes excellent Food looks very good too Nice place to pop in with friends and relax I would recommend

It was super hot the day we went to the Boathouse. As usual there was a queue of hunry folks waiting for a table. There were tables available, but not enough staff to take care of them all. We got seated in front of the open patio doors whci gave us a lovely view and some fresh air. The food, lentil soup, and scone with cream and jam, were good.

The boat house is a lovely venue beside Rouken Glen Pond. Lovely cakes, attentive service. Spoilt by being so noisy with many screaming babies and toddlers, some being ignored by their parents who just kept talking over the noise. I am all for taking children to restaurants from a young age but if they can't keep reasonably quiet, then please, parents, take them outside and let others enjoy their meals.

This is my second visit to the boat house and while the food on my first visit was lovely, both experiences have been a nitemare with the amount of children in the restraunt! I think during the week it turns into a cresh so much so i couldnt even bare to order food this time and just walkd out! Every table was taken up with mothers with there babies and children most of wich were crying and screaming! This is extreamly unfair to other customers and makes the experience very disruptive and un comfortable. I understand that mothers and children are allowed to go out and have tea and lunch the same as everyone else however they simply take over this restraunt and you can barely even move in the place from the ammount of buggies and prams! It would be if the whole restraunt wasnt taken up with babies and screaming children, i wont be back untill something has changed

The Boathouse is situated on the edge of Roukenglen Park and is a well established coffee spot. It can get really busy with families with children so be prepared for it to be a bit noisy from time to time. Nevertheless you can sit outside if the weather is good, as it has been recently. The scones are cakes are excellent as well.

Enjoyed a light lunch tucked up cosy in the corner. Triple decker bacon and chicken sandwich was delicious as was the slaw. Husband had tuna mayo and was delighted there was no now almost compulsory sweetcorn. Good quality Earl Grey Tea as well. Service can be a little slow depending on the staff member but food is worth the wait. Lovely setting in any weather and a walk around the pond after works off a few of the calories!

Been here a couple of times and it is always busy. We got a table quick enough but despite the many many staff running around we had to wait ages for our order to be taken. Then almost 25mins later a waitress came to tell me i had to choose something else as theyd run out of what i ordered. No napkins on table, tried to get attention of waiting staff (there were a few standing around at the bar area chatting) no joy so went myself to get some. Sandwich was nothing special so i think £5 is a bit overpriced but the soup was lovely.

Lovely views & a pleasant place to spend a couple of hours even in winter. Food is nice & suitable for all ages. They are a takeaway also and cater for breakfast & lunch & dinner. If you just want to pick up an ice cream in summer on ur way past with ur dog or a coffee in winter theres a wee area to get takeaway. There is also an area to sit outside if ur dog is with uor u smoke.

Regularly come here for coffee or lunch. Soup and sandwich combo options are good. Nice to combine a walk round the park with a visit to the cafe

Before a walk in Rouken Glen we stopped off at the Boathouse for a coffee and a scone. It was surprisingly popular and busy, particularly inside, however we managed to find an outside table in the sun with a nice view over the pond and the park. The service was friendly and attentive. Coffee were very reasonably prices at £1.90.

The boathouse is a gem in Rouken Glen park. Perfect place for family to have nice lunch / afternoon tea or just ice cream!! Soup is lovely.

Visitamos aquí un domingo por la tarde y estaban completamente decepcionado. Está en el corazón de un parque, pero no dejes que los perros en su zona exterior. Puedo entender que no se permite dentro del café, pero no les permiten en la zona exterior parece excesivo. Allí podría ser fácilmente una puerta así los perros no tienen que caminar a través de la cafetería.

Paramos aquí para un café por la tarde después de un paseo por el parque. El personal es muy amable y servicial, con ganas de regresar para el almuerzo.

Pasó por el café con mi madre y mi hermana para un pequeño café y bocadillos. El personal era muy cortés y atento, también es muy hogareño y acogedor.

Parado para comer mientras visite el parque, el personal era acogedor y nos sentamos a minutos aunque había una buena cola de tamaño, menú de comida era muy buena y el servicio era rápido en general visita muy agradable

Fuimos a café y bollos la semana pasada: siendo a largo plazo la mitad de las escuelas de vacaciones, estaba lleno, pero no es así y el servicio era además rápido y eficiente. El lugar está muy bien diseñado con una mezcla de sofás cómodos y mesas tradicionales, con una zona exterior para tiempos más soleados.

Avoid at all costs! I spent over an hour before a prepubescent teenager finally served me. If you want to go in here on a Sunday morning be prepared to be hit with the stench of alcohol by your server. Disgusting. The owner of the boathouse is definitely on the autistic spectrum. I saw him pretend he was the coffee steamer and tried to froth up the milk by blowing into the cup with a straw. After that I saw him take two ice cubes and place them in his mouth whilst the front of house staff cheered him on. 1 star will not be back.

Este lugar es sin duda un lugar que yo vengo a cada semana con amigos o familia. Podría decirles que el menú fuera de corazón. La comida es muy buena relación calidad-precio y cualquier cambio necesario los chefs ajuste siempre a las necesidades de los clientes. El único inconveniente y, para mí, y otros que simplemente no entiendo. ¿Por qué por qué por qué? No permitir la gestión dentro de numerosos bicicletas? ! La gente no se mueva de cola y el día que estuve allí vi un pobre hombre de viaje sobre una rueda! Afortunadamente yo y otro caballero jalaba el brazo para salvar un mal otoño! Hay barandillas justo afuera de la puerta puede no ser niños bicicletas con una cerradura cerradas? Esto debería ser tomado en consideración como personas haciendo fila puede mover en todo y además hay muchos accidentes esperando a suceder y luego lo en la entrada? ? (Entiendo que son diferentes). cochecitos .

We visited today for lunch. The restaurant was very busy and we had to queue for a few minutes. We didn't mind this but need to point out that there is quite a congested area at the entrance. Prams and buggies are parked and it is difficult for people to queue, for people to leave also seems to cause a bit of a problem. The staff are very friendly and efficient and the food good quality and reasonably priced. It's just a shame about the door area, maybe something that needs to be looked at.

Staff very efficient & friendly. Nothing is too much bother for them. Christmas breakfast with Santa is the best ever. Food is wonderful & Santa is amazing. Spends lots of time with the children & the gifts were brilliant. Cannot praise this place enough.

This place is basically just a shack on the edge of a park. But, incredibly, I had the best strawberry & cream sponge cake I've ever had in my life......

This place has just become our new haunt. We've had lunch and sometimes we just come for an excellent coffee and some carrot cake. Parking is a breeze and if you over do it, take a lap or two around the picturesque lake. Every time we have been we have been welcomed by the super friendly staff. The head honcho is hilarious.

I was caring for an elderly gentleman yesterday, taking him to the beautiful pond at Rouken Glen Park when he took a bad tumble just outside the park gates. Thankfully, he was not badly injured and a lady by the name of Marie, helped me to his feet. He was in shock so she and I took him by the arms to Boaters, telling Leanne the manageress about what had just happened. I ordered two coffees and a scone which arrived promptly and Leanne very sweetly told us that our order was "on the house" . This was a lovely surprise. Thank you Leanne - excellent service!

Nice place to park yourselves after a stroll around the park. Can get a bit noisy with the mummy and small kids brigade but not so as to spoil the visit.

Went on a Saturday lunch time so there were lots of children and a short wait for a table but it was worth the wait. Food and service were excellent, friendly staff and great prices. Will definitely go back.

Nicely situated beside the pond in Rouken Glen park this cafe is always bustling with people.If you only want a coffee and cake or perhaps a more substantial lunch item you won't be disappointed.The hard working staff do their utmost to make you feel welcome and the food is of a high standard and reasonably priced

Great for a morning coffee after a few laps of the Pond,and for lunch great choice of food and drinks.sometimes bit noisy with prams and kids as wooden floor and echoes a lot. Nice wee outside area to sit if weather good.

Stopped here for lunch with my hubby and 8yr old son.Very busy but quick service and friendly staff. Lovely food with great coleslaw. Nice coffee too

We visited for breakfast but noted the good choice of all day snacks.Good kids menu and attentive service.We had roll and sausage and the kids enjoyed the ham and cheese toastie.The restaurant is nicely decorated and spacious with home cooking and ice creams available.

Staff are lovely and friendly. Nice and quiet if you go early on a Sunday morning. The chat can get a bit loud later on. Portions are a good size and always tasty. I would recommend the pancakes and bacon.If home baking is your thing then this is a good place for that too and their home made raspberry jam is very tangy and yummy.One of the group eats gluten free and they were able to accommodate.

Attended the cafe with my elderly mum recently, had tea and coffee and a breakfast roll , very nice coffee, staff were very nice and very good service too.

My parents and I visited the boathouse today, Sunday, 3 July 2016. The restaurant was very busy and after a confusion with the staff regarding the tables, 'the front of house gentlemen' was very rude as he charged up to me and in a very cheeky manner to say that we should not be taking this table although a few minutes prior to this another staff member said this was okay. My father suffers from dementia and was in a very confuses state by this point and a customer who was next in line for a table even offered up his table to us but by this point I felt that we had to leave after been embarrassed in front of other guests. I suggest that management should have all the facts before addressing a situation and take a lesson in customer service from their staff as they were all very polite and understanding to my father's needs.

I visit this cafe twice a week usually just for ice cream. Recently the little boy I look after has ventured inside. This is a huge step as my friend has to really feel comfortable about new situations.The staff are fantastic but one young man is amazing and always makes time for my little non verbal friend. Johnnie always remembers my friends name and asks him questions and makes lovely comments.You are an asset to this company a true professional .

Me and my wife stopped here for breakfast , herd some good reviews so thought give this place a wee try, nice set up and nice surrounding area, I had the breakfast and my partner had poached eggs and salmon, both arrived on good time no complaints , however my wife got poached eggs and no salmon ?, waiter took back and rectified this, by this time I had started my breakfast, now this is not the cheapest of breakfast I have had, just under £7 , 2 small link type sausages , 2 rashers of bacon, 1 poached egg, some beans and mushrooms and 1 potato scone, a very small plate indeed , sausages were bog standard average , got one pice of toast as well, asked the waiter for 2 more slices of toast after 10 min he came back with 1, this place is over rated and over priced , a small breakfast for £7?, and poor service, will not be back in a hurry and would not recommend .

This establishment - known locally as Boaters- has quickly become a meeting place for both young mothers with babies and grandparents with young children. Don't let this put you off visiting though as there is a great atmosphere and food is freshly made, quickly served and reasonably priced. Things usually quieten down in mid afternoon when children have to be picked up from school. The breakfasts are a must when visiting Rouken Glen park but coffee and cake excellent too. Just try to time your visit to avoid worst of the crowds.

This is a lovely restaurant/coffee shop. My friend wanted me to try it and because of the beautiful weather we could also go a walk round the park. It's decor is quaint and welcoming. The food was beautiful and service was great. Great afternoon had by all.

The Boathouse in Rouken Glen Park has had a varied history, but fortunately it is now an excellent venue for teas, coffees cakes and snacks. It is situated beside the boating pond and was originally the boathouse for the rowing boats which were hired out to the public during the summer months.

I wish I had the name of the young guy who served us because he is an absolute asset to your restaurant. We would all be back just for him!! We visited on Tuesday, April 5th 2016 at around 14:00. He wasn't the dark haired guy, but the other male server. Not the red haired guy with the jeans on who I can assume was the manager. (although all service was great).The guy we are talking about was fantastic with the kids, allowed them to go in to the kitchen & see what ice cream they would like (and snaffle a free biccy). He was friendly, upbeat, helpful & excelled himself with his customer service skills.Give this guy a massive pay-rise, promotion & more!!Also, the food was excellent.Most definitely will be back!

Dropped in for lunch after a walk in Roukenglen Park. Had a lovely roll on bacon. The bacon arrived piping hot cooked perfectly.The Restaurant was busy with mothers and young children and they are made welcome. Strongly recommend this icon area.

Tried this lovely little café after going to the Electric glen event in the park to our surprises it was relatively quiet but had obviously been going like a fair before we arrived. We inisualy ware just going to go for tea and Cake but ended up having a lovely meal too. The café is very relaxed and welcoming and cosy the young staff ware grate and the food was very nice and not too expensive the portions are big and families are made more than welcome. would recommend and would go back

Visited several times recently at various times of the day. Enjoyed a delicious vegetarian cooked breakfast, also enjoyed a delicious fresh scone but I would highly recommend the fish and chips definitely the best in the local area. Staff appear happy and helpful, lovely to all their customers young and old. One small improvement could be upgrading and maintaining toilets better.Overall I would recommend this gem within the beautiful park.

The boathouse at Rouken Glen park is fantastic for lunch & coffee after a walk. It is very child friendly and usually bustling so go early for a table to avoid disappointment. The menu is fantastic and reasonably priced. The food is fresh and homemade. The decor is very modern and welcoming. I would highly recommend. The park is also fantastic for walks with good flat paths for prams.

expensive, baked potato watery served with no butter or mayonaise on the tuna, tasteless there is an extensive menu. cater's for babies and children. plenty of room. very noisy lovely to have a walk in the park on a nice day.

We wnet in to the Boathouse after a walk round the lake/loch and Glasgow being Glasgow ( in January ) we were cold and wet.When you open the door you enter a warm ambiance that says welcome......The place is well decorated with a lot of comfortable chairs and sofas.The menu was broad enough to suit all tastes ( but no alcohol license)I chose their honey and almond porriage which was superb !!!We were professionally and patiently served by Simone who was so nice in listening, patiently, to my ageing uncle and all his patter...Thank you.

Visited today after a recommendation from a friend. I was very impressed and thought it was very cosy and had a nice atmosphere. Food was great and reasonably priced. The man who greeted us on arrival was very nice and friendly - in fact most of the staff were. However, I felt service was slow. After finishing our meals we quite fancied desserts but by the time our plates were cleared we decided to go elsewhere. I'm a waitress myself and will always give staff the benefit of the doubt if I can see they are busy or understaffed. However, this wasn't the case and at one point I sat waiting for my plate to be cleared while the waitress actually leaned against the wall staring in to space and two other staff members had a chat. Very annoying. This was the only downside to our visit other than this everything was great and I would definitely return.

We pop in here about once a week but today they excelled themselves. We all booked for Santa Breakfast & it was fabulous. This place is so child friendly in every way. The staff are amazing & nothing is too much bother for them. Food great. Today was exceptional. Certainly got everyone into the Christmas spirit. Santa was terrific & each child got a great present. Will certainly book for next Christmas Eve. Only thing is - slots go very very quickly

As always the food and coffee were excellent, service is quick and friendly. A great place to stop for breakfast or a lazy afternoon lunch

Such a pleasant change from the old café which we stopped going to many years ago. 4 of us agreed to have a bite to eat at The Boathouse and were not to be disappointed.Sandwiches made fresh and baked potatoes with super fillings all served by attentive waitress made for an excellent lunch break. You can sit at a table or on one of their soft leather couches.Good strong coffee finished off a first class snack lunch and we will definitely return.

Having visited on several occasions decided it was worth a review.As you enter you are met by delightful staff who show to a table. They hover during your meal without being intrusive and are always ready to cater for your every need. The menu offers a varied selection most of which are fresh and made on the premises.The all day breakfast is a must as is the jacket potatoes, according to the other half. Prices are very reasonable and we will be returning in the near future. Never been disappointed.

We went for a walk around the Rouken Glen Park and ended up getting a table at the Boathouse. Room for the pram in this family friendly restaurant. Mostly families which is not surprising on this nice Autumn day. Service was excellent and friendly nothing too much trouble. Food was really good and well presented along with nice refreshments.A really good find for our first visit and we will certainly go back.

We wanted to cheer ourselves up prior to a long "Ryanair" flight so we thought that we would try "The Boat House" rather than risk aircraft food. This cafe/bistro which is located adjacent to the main entrance to Rouken Glen park at Davieland Road enjoys scenic views of the pond- a habitat of swans, ducks and other wild life.Boat House caters more for snacks rather than full meals anyway we arrived at 5pm midweek and being hungry opted for 3 courses Overall, the quality of the mushroom soup was good, the main courses of battered fish & chips & chicken kebabs and salad more than acceptable with well above average ice cream to finish off. Perhaps a slightly wider choice of main courses + option of daily specials would not go amiss but in general, no complaints and service was the model of pleasantness & efficiency together with reasonably priced items.

Along with 50 colleagues... Had a wonderful (private function) evening for a retiral dinner. Brilliant! Excellent food , service, choice, price... Couldn't be beaten. We'll finally be back

Refurbished boat house by pond. Stopped for afternoon tea on Monday holiday. Place busy with families. Nice Portugese custard tart and walnut and raisin loaf. Staff fairly quick and friendly. Would go back and try lunch.

Actually I've visited this place many times to meet friends just for a quick coffee but as it's the school holidays I thought it might be nice to take my boy out for a spot of lunch and try The Boathouse food. It has an excellent menu with an all day breakfast and lots of choice from a light bite to something a bit more substantial. As parents of teenagers will know, they are always hungry and take some filling. Well The Boathouse managed the challenge exceedingly well. Would highly recommend and is suitable for families with young children. It has an great outdoor area with a beautiful view across the boating pond and is very good value for money.

I love this place, doesn't matter if it's winter or summer, the atmosphere is always nice. You can count on welcoming and friendly staff and the food is good. Every time I try something different, from the full cooked breakfast to the baked potato, from the soup to the triple decker and I've never been disappointed.Reasonable prices and great location.Very highly recommended!

Just rediscovered Rouken Glen park and this gem of a cafe. Been a few times and while it is always busy the service is fast and friendly. Food is fresh and cooked to order. Not fancy but tasty and good value.

As you will note from my extensive list of reviews on TripAdvisor, I always try to give an accurate and fair representation of my experience. Having visited this place numerous times over the years for lunch with my family, i have no qualms about give this place a decent review although there are a few wee things they could do to make it better. If you visit on a Sunday afternoon, it is likely that you will need to wait for a table. On average we usually wait for 5 to 10 minutes to get seated as the restaurant is normally working to capacity. The downside of the wait is having to crowd around the entrance area where your presence causes a bottleneck for other people waiting to get seated. As my father in law is quite frail and can't stand for too long, I suggest that the management train their staff to recognise that elderly diners can't stand for too long and offer a temporary seat next to the door. Easy fix if the restaurant invested in a couple of cheap folding chairs that wouldn't take up too much room. When seated, the young staff who take the orders on tablet PC's are all really attentive, eloquent and pleasant to deal with. Hats off to whoever recruited these young people as they are a credit to this restaurant. Given that this place appears to work to capacity on most Sundays Im always pleasantly surprised when the food arrives on the table in matter of minutes. The lastt time we were there my wife timed it as 2 mins 40 secs from ordering to table ! Granted we usually only order a tuna sandwich with salad and chips or a plate of soup but its still really impressive. The food i have ordered appears to have been freshly prepared. so a take real exception to one of the reviews on here that said the sandwiches were stale and made in advance. What complete bunkum and nonsense that comment was. I can only assume they were looking for an excuse to get a free meal. In all the years of going to this place i have only had to complain once about a plate of lentil soup that was way to salty to eat. The waitress apologised profusely, replaced the soup in just over 60 seconds . This is the type of customer service that other restaurants should aspire to. All in all this place is a wee gem of a restaurant where the food is fresh and reasonably priced. Our last lunch for 6 of my family came to just under £50. The restaurant is noisy and vibrant with chatter and laughing and has a great buzz about it. It feels really friendly ,family oriented and the sort of place where a wet Sunday afternoon can be enjoyed in the company of others who seem equally happy to dine there. Despite the fact that i don't actual like Roukenglen Park, this place alone keeps me coming back.

Food and coffee lovely but everytime we have been there dog walkers have been turned away from outside area, it's a park!!Surely a few seats could be put near pond, a cafe owner in a park who discourages people with dogs coming to his cafe is just stupid.Feel sorry for staff who have to inform people with dogs that in the middle of a park, sitting in an outdoor area that they can't take their dogs, seems ludicrous, he should try the dug cafe at Lomond shores, no probs with dogs in cafe, owner of this cafe obviously just hates dogs.....don't buy a cafe in a park then!!!!

Went there for a walk in the park with my friend and her dog, we decided to go for a coffee and ended up having some lunch. The service and our waiter was first class. The restaurant was very busy but the service was so good we did not notice. The food was very nice and was a decent serving. Thank will return.

Eaten here a few times now. Normally while walking the wee dog in the park - dog gets tied outside tho. Even the outside seating area doesn't allow dogs.They seem to try and make as much as possible from scratch. Service is normally good, but can be slow. Always pleasant tho :-)There are about 10 staff serving but it can be v busy so depending on when you arrive - on a hot summers day for instance - you might have to wait. They have the whole waiter/waitress inputting order into i-tablet thing - don't known if that helps speed wise.We would normally have baked potato or bacon rolls. Nice tea, nice americanos. They encourage BYOB with no corkage. Haven't tried it but nice touch for an evening visit. Don't know when in the evening they are open tho? Couldn't see opening hours on menu. Overall, nice place, nice food, good service, reasonable value.

Went here for lunch for a birthday for one of the family. Very nice and accommodating staff who were very helpful. Good menu with a choice of dishes and something to suit all tastes. Quick service but not rushed and reasonably priced.

This should be a good bistro. Location is perfect, on the boating pond at Roukenglen Park. Food is actually pretty good. Pity that the front of house staff (basically a horde of local teenagers) have no leadership from the management team, and the kitchen just can't cope when the restaurant is full. Our food came quickly, and it was well cooked, but it came at different times, orders were wrong and one diner was just plain forgotten. Won't be back, unless it's a lot quieter

Been here a few times over the last year or so. The food's great, service superb and prices reasonable. Very child friendly with a good menu for kids (the ice cream is amazing). It's always bust at weekends but we've never had to wait for more than 10 to 15 minutes for a table. The boathouse was refurbished a couple of years ago and now looks fantastic. Give it a go if you're in Rouken Glen Park. The only downside is don't order the "World's Best Sandwich" from the menu. It isn't.

Was here for the 1st time on Sunday for a birthday meal with friends and family for my niece's birthday (around 20 people). I was truly impressed with with the food, helpful staff great service and the very warm relaxing atmosphere. The Boathouse faces the pond with birds and swans . Weather permitting and hopefully soon it would be great to sit outside in the sunshine as there is a small seating area outside. Great value for money and freshly prepared food to boot! So impressed that I came back for lunch the next day with my friend and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Boathouse will now be a regular as its a wee gem. Will be back and soon!

We just love the boathouse, and it has become a regular weekend pit stop with our toddler. Staff are really friendly and efficient, and even when the place has queues out the door ( most of the time at weekends)you tend to get seated promptly and food is served quickly even though it is all cooked fresh - a real bonus when you have a hungry infant to contend with. I have no idea how they manage to do this without about 30 chefs in the back, but they do! Staff often take the time to speak to my little boy, and even bring toys over to entertain him. Really lovely place, great value and probably my favourite lunch spot.

Had a cracking pancake breakfast with the family here today after eyeing it up for a few weeks while out walking & running (but mostly walking ;-) in the park. The Boathouse is a real find. Good food (we had pancakes with banana & syrup), friendly staff, nice decor and possibly the best setting in town, because it's in the park at the edge of the (former?) boating pond. I've seen queues to get in here at weekend lunchtimes but there were no crowds when we were there, early on a weekday in winter, unless you count the ducks. Coffee was also excellent, and that's a deal-breaker for me, especially before nine. :-) Thanks - we will definitely be back.

This a really nice welcoming café serving very good food at reasonable prices.It is nicely furnished and has very nice art gallery with paintings by local artist.A nice place to have a coffee and enjoy the art,which is all for sale.

Been in for coffee and lunch many times now,all very good. The place is lovely since refurbished however the toilets are a disgrace and let the place down.The public toilets are cleaner! cant think why the toilets didnt get done at the same time.