The Boathouse: Farm to Table Fare Waterfront Dining in the Heart of Westport

Former Ridgefield restaurateur and CIA Certified Event Planner, Nancy Burke, has made The Boathouse in Westport more than an upscale waterfront restaurant serving innovative American cuisine - she’s made it a getaway. Burke is co-owner of this seaside escape, which is located atop the World Class Saugatuck Rowing Club.

The Boathouse is true to its name, and has recently been renovated into a world class restaurant without losing its mystique as a riverside hut you might see in Nantucket or Block Island. 

Take a deep breath, sit back, enjoy the views, sip a glass of chardonnay, and indulge in farm-to-table fare prepared in house by Executive Chef Paul Scoran and his “crew” of culinary experts. This is your time; your place.

The nautical blue interior walls ornamented with photos of rowing competitions, and ceiling adorned with a single scull, oars and crew gear, are gentle reminders that you are indeed in a Boathouse. Lunch and dinner are also served on the enclosed and heated deck making al fresco dining at The Boathouse a year-round experience.

“There are not many places in Connecticut where you can sit outdoors overlooking the water on a cool, fall evening,” says Burke.

The extensive wine list, award-winning, locally sourced menu and daily specials, coupled with the picturesque setting make The Boathouse truly unforgettable; a place to make and cherish memories.

In addition to the waterfront restaurant, The Boathouse is a a full service, premier catering company and can accommodate up to 200 guests, right onsite.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., with dinner service from 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. The Boathouse is closed Sunday and Monday.

For reservations or party planning and events, please call the Boathouse Restaurant at 203-227-3399, email Nancy Burke at  catering services@hotmail.com or visit The Boathouse online here.

The Boathouse at The Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue in Westport.

 

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Submitted by Norwalk, CT

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