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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4.0
4
4846 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (804) 622-2628

  • Website

    http://boathouseva.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Lee Hendrickson

  • Private party facilities

    With private rooms for 16 to 200, panoramic views of the Richmond skyline and James River, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a unique location for a special event. Antique brick, industrial steel, and a modern decor give your guests a glimpse of Richmond's rich history and vibrant future.

  • Private party contact

    Bonnie Ball: (804) 622-2628 ext. 702

  • Location

    4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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What 4,846 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia

    Most Booked

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    Seafood

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

  1. SilverP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had to wait for our table although the restaurant was not crowded and we had a reservation. There is no place to sit in the waiting area and that was uncomfortable for some members of our party. Once we were seated, the first part of the meal went smoothly, with appetizers coming out all together. For the main course, however, two of our party did not get their entrees as we sat and waited. We had to ask another server about the status of our remaining entrees and she went to the window and fetched them. Quality of the food varied from mediocre to very good. The location is lovely on the river and would be a good place to go for a drink in the evening to see the skyline and the sunset, but would not recommend for dinner.

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  2. HajoS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice environment, Excellent food, great service and wonderful views

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  3. DinnerFan2

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy my experience their. Joe the manager is awesome!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    They told us multiple times 20% gratuity was automatically added. We are comfortable paying gratuity, but we did not have good service.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was great Food was great It was a little chilly where we were sitting.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The Boathouse used to be one of my favorite restaurants. As with most establishment the pandemic changed the way they did business. Now things are not the same. We went for brunch and asked the sever a couple of questions and she said this was only her third brunch shift. Our drink order came out incorrect. I asked to not have the sausage gravy and it came out with the sausage gravy, which I detest. My cousins wanted bacon in her omelet and there was none. Before we got ready to leave three lemon drop martinis were about to be incorrectly delivered to our table. So he takes them to the table next to ours, still wrong. What’s going on and yet they are due an automatic 20% tip? They say the 20% is so the wait staff can be paid a living wage. Tips are a compliment and reflective of the services rendered, not a living wage. A living wage should be paid by the employer. Some would say that would raise menu prices but they are already higher sooooooo why not pay them out of that and let me decide my tip, which is customarily higher than 20% especially when service is good.

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  7. NicoleM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food2service3ambience5
    I’ve been to the Boathouse mini of times over the years and I must say that I feel like the quality is going down. The atmosphere is still nice. My food had to go back. I had a crabcake sandwich and I must said the quality of that sandwich was mediocre. This is my third time back in which I felt the same way about the meal that I’ve ordered. Hoping things will turn around soon.

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  8. CHRISTOPHERH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    The food was good as always. The service however was super slow with lots of mistakes most likely due to understaffing as our server had at least ten tables that I could see. Overall okay but it may be a while before we return this time.

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  9. KellyH

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Dirty table. Mediocre food. Great view. Would never go back

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was very high quality, and the ambiance was awesome. We went at sunset and it was beautiful. There is a great vibe at this restaurant. I definitely will return.

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  11. JenniferB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My waitress was awesome please give her a raise. Thank you

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    It was an off night for sure as we have had numerous meals at this location that we enjoyed. Tonight was quite different. Our server and managers tried very hard but the kitchen could not keep up. Or order was wrong, some of our order never arrived and half of our party dined well , the other half did not. The management ended up removing three of the meals from our party of six and gifted us a gift card for our troubles . It was an off night and we will return just not in the very near future.

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  13. Dann

    Osaka

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Came back to check for improvements. They have new staff and especially the young male server we got was very attentive! The food was good, but some blueberries that came on the fruit cup side I asked for with breakfast were already going bad - something that can happen at home... Two of our serve ware, a plate, and a coffee cup, had some dirty in them but readily changed. The floor in the saloon was extremely slippery. Not sure what was going on three. It has improved a lot though.

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  14. KimB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    the broiled seafood was excellent quality and perfectly cooked. The cocktail was a little watery though

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  15. KerryR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place to go. Not a big wine selection but great cocktails and food

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  16. PaulaD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    I made a reservation but had to wait because there were not enough servers & no clean table. Did not appreciate the mandatory 20% gratuity.

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  17. EllenM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Appreciated the elevator to get us upstairs! River front table excellent. Service, good. Food delicious!! Noise level indoors at 1pm on a Saturday was very high, clanging dishes was first thing we noted. People enjoying themselves was fun - but sund carried and it was noisy. So glad to have been out on the patio. Thanks for having imported non-alcoholic beer since I was the driver.

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  18. david

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had never been to Richmond and wanted a nice place to eat. Our hotel, The Hampton Inn, recommended The Boathouse. The food was excellent. We ate the pan seared salmon. Our server was very attentive and answered our questions. We will definitely eat there again.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience my party had a great time and I am brining my wife back here

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  20. 4ofusNYC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a 43rd anniversary dinner during our two day Richmond celebration at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. The fried shrimp dinner and crab cake dinner were both very delicious. Our waiter, Tanner, was very nice and several managers stopped by our table. A pretty area of Richmond to see and enjoy dinner!

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  21. Rosie2288

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great ambiance with a nice outdoor dining space overlooking the river. Food was really flavorful and staff was attentive.

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  22. BradW

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great view, great food. All around great experience.

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  23. mike

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    A pleasure to dine @ The Boathouse. Can't wait to return.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    Food was incredible though we thought the dozen oysters we ordered weren't as good as the half that came with the seafood platter. Our biggest issue was the waiter being hard to track down to the point where I had to order a drink from a food runner and have our checks walked up to the front. Additionally, we were the only table outside not given a light to see our food and our water was never refilled. Otherwise, phenomenol experience!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    One of the worst dinners out in a long time. Took so long and service was terrible. Then had to pay 20% tip. Never eating there again

    1 person found this helpful

  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    The person at the front desk who checked me in was not pleasant or welcoming she didn’t want to acknowledge me nor look up at me. I had to ask her to speak up because she mumbled her words. The person who walked me to my table was pleasant and nice and the waitress was nice. First interaction stuck with me throughout the entire time I was there.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Mothers Day Brunc! Pricey but we had a great time!

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  28. DavidK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Mother's Day "experience" $68 per adult for a buffet. Crazy expensive and not worth it. Food was ok but maybe worth half the price

    1 person found this helpful

  29. EmmittT

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The table was ready on time and the service was good and I rushed.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The Boathouse was beautiful and the food was great. The scenery was gorgeous. Great way to spend Mother’s Day. They were very accommodating with our group’s request.

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  31. PamelaGD

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The value for the Mother’s Day Bruch is no longer worth it for me. There was one food table which was barely stocked when we came in I had to notify the manager. The omelette guy was messing up peoples orders and they took a very long time. For 68 dollars per person it is really overpriced and the quality was low. We had a guest from out of town that we talked this brunch up to and they were not impressed and neither were we.

    1 person found this helpful

  32. Anony

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very poor food variety and selection, food was cold, presentation was terrible dining room was dirty with food on the floor under every table. The "dessert table" if we can even call it that, had 3 options and half of the time they were out of 1 or 2 of them! There was no bread, no butter for the cold, piled up waffles and no whipped cream. The omelet station was unorganized, backed up food cross contamination was evident! The carving station was poorly handled, and with a 20% included gratuity our drinks had to be checked on 3 times before coming to our table, upon arrival my server spilled half my drink on her tray and the table, and didn't even offer to clean it, instead she gave me some paper napkins for me to clean, and we had to ask her 3 times for the fourth silverware set so that my dad could start eating, since she kept forgetting. Very dissapointed, and extremely upset to have paid what we paid for such a horrible experience.

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  33. Bill

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great Mother's Day feast. The service and food were excellent.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    Sunday brunch was astronomically expensive. The quality of the food did not justify a $300 bill for a family of five, two adults and three little kids. Food was Buffay style, but they still put a 20% gratuity. Atmosphere was absolutely amazing.  Food was Buffay style, but they still put a 20% gratuity.

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  35. RobertW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Found mold on the cheesecake and someone from kitchen tried to claim it was the berries bleeding into cheesecake. No apology or concern - just a "no you're wrong attitude". Tired of mandatory service fees. Enough already. I tip generously but will NEVER tip above a mandated tipping number. We've eaten at the Boathouse from time to time since moving to Richmond in 2010. I also have entertained clients there from time to time. Last 2 experiences have been poor. Also, to have server say " blame COVID" regarding mandated service charge is pretty weak. It's time for people to become accountable vs. blaming COVID and Russia/Ukraine for everything. I travel for work and eat 8-12 meals in restaurants every week. I get great service most places and come across very few with mandated service fees anymore.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. EliezerAlmada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place and amazing food. The steak was a 10/10!

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  37. BRob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent given how busy the restaurant was with multiple events happening in the City that day. Will go back again.

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  38. DenverDiner

    Denver

    145 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a big table by window. Nice view. Outside would be better but it was breezy and rainy. Server was great. Shrimp and grits were excellent!

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  39. TrishM22

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    What an unfortunate experience! We were notified when we checked in that we would be charged 20% service charge. We were then charged tax on the service charge. Our bill was 1/3 taxes and tips. Our waiter was too busy taking pictures of the sunset to check on us. Our drinks took 25 minutes to get after we ordered them- it was not because it was so busy. Our water was never refilled until we flagged down another server. We asked for spoons and they weren’t brought until after we’d eaten our dessert. My sister in law went and got us napkins and spoons. You expect service when you are paying $44 for a steak. The steak was great. It’s a shame the service was so poor. He could have cared less about doing his job. The waiters working tables around us were much more efficient. I’ll never go back.

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  40. ShellyB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I have been to the Boathouse several times and this was the first time that I was not satisfied with my meal. I ordered the Chicken Florentine and the chicken was tough and not very tasty. I don’t know if the chicken was old or just overcooked. The other three people in my party really enjoyed their meals. I will go back to the restaurant but will not order the Chicken Florentine again.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing using the Order Online button. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 622-2628.

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is rated 4 stars by 4846 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today
Google Map for The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4708 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Lee Hendrickson

  • Additional

    Banquet, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

  • Website

    http://boathouseva.com/

  • Phone number

    (804) 622-2628

  • Private party facilities

    With private rooms for 16 to 200, panoramic views of the Richmond skyline and James River, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a unique location for a special event. Antique brick, industrial steel, and a modern decor give your guests a glimpse of Richmond's rich history and vibrant future.

  • Private party contact

    Bonnie Ball: (804) 622-2628 ext. 702

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