Went to Boathouse after the zoo. Ordered pulled pork sandwich with fries. It was delicious. And I like sweet bbq sauce. Warm fireplace by table was perfect. Thank you

Back in St. Louis and made time in my beloved Forest Park for another sunset drink at The Boathouse. Wine. Good company. Gorgeous sunsets. Seriously, what's not to love?! I still haven't ordered food so I can't vouch for that. :)

The patty melt is divine. It's two smashed beef patties with caramelized onions and provolone, layered between two slices of marble rye. Thick and juicy and wonderful. We had a good time at Boathouse, but you should probably know a few things. First, this restaurant gets extremely busy. It's located in Forest Park, a popular St. Louis park, so it's always hopping. They have patio seating, which overlooks the lake, and which, if you choose this seating over the regular indoor restaurant seating, might get you seated quicker. I don't know why, but that's the way they function here. However, patio seating means you don't have a designated server, and you will need to order at the outdoor bar. The outdoor bar is located outside (of course) and around the corner from where all of the tables are located. After you order, they will bring you your food, calling out your name as they look upon the tables, hoping they spot you. This food-ordering system was fine for me and my family, but for people looking for a typical restaurant experience, you might want to opt to sit inside. The parking lot is small. Depending on the day and time you visit, expect to circle a few times before either finding a precious parking space or giving up and parking on the street. There's lots of street parking around Forest Park. If you sit on the patio, which overlooks the lake, you'll see lots of water fowl. Boathouse has a little bird food dispenser near the bar, so it would be in your best interest to send someone to get a cupful of pellets to throw into the water for the ducks (and fish) that visit. It's like dinner and a show. Also, if you sit on the patio and they're busy, expect to wait a bit. We waited at least 30 minutes from the time we ordered until we got our food. The music they were playing on the patio was very good: a few deep cuts and also well-known favorites. I don't know who picks the music here, but I see you and appreciate your effort. They have a kids' menu here, and fresh fruit is an option, just FYI. Basically, if you're visiting during the warmer weather months, bring some patience.

This place was hopping for a Thursday afternoon. Probably due to the beautiful weather!! We stopped in before an event at the History Museum. The Blueberry Margarita was good. Salad was nothing special and the Buffalo Cauliflower bites were good. Now, I will go back to try other options and take advantage of the paddle boats etc. I bet this place gets busy on the weekends!!!

With summer approaching, I'm thrilled to add Boathouse back into my regular lineup of patio bars and restaurants. Its casual atmosphere and central location in Forest Park makes it the perfect place to hang out after a bike ride, tennis match or visit to the zoo. Boathouse features a full menu and a variety of alcoholic (domestic and local) and non-alcoholic beverages. Food and drinks can be enjoyed in the indoor dining area or on the outdoor patio overlooking the paddle boat dock. Ordering is made easy and convenient with counter service. Additional perks include dedicated parking and live music on weekends. Overall, I am looking forward to many summer afternoons and evenings at Boathouse!

I love that this table-service restaurant is located in the heart of Forest Park. It is convenient if you are enjoying the park. There is dedicated parking, and the view of the dock and paddle-boat sized lake is lovely. There is inside and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is preferred, and a premium if the weather is right. On our visit it was a little chilly so we sat indoors. Still not bad because there is a center fireplace for ambiance. We enjoyed a nice lunch before checking out the nearby museum of art. The menu is pretty standard American fare; burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads. I wasn't wowed by the menu, but it's a safe option that everyone should be able to work with. I had the bratwurst and sauerkraut, but don't see it on the pictures that are available on Yelp. It was pretty good, and it felt like the perfect choice for an afternoon lunch in the park. My four star rating is more about location and convenience than the food, but I would go back. I appreciate that this is much more than you might find in most public parks.

I love the boathouse! Mainly for the views and live music, not so much for the food or drinks, but they still get 4 stars from me for having a memorable atmosphere that keeps me coming back. The food is fine if you know what you're getting, pretty standard American grub and saucy items. You can't customize much here (can't get sauce on the side for BBQ stuff, sorry if you're GF!) but their burgers are really really good, so that helps them out. I was excited about the ahi tuna salad but it ended up being pretty bland and basic, not what I was hoping it would be. The drinks are very basic mixed drinks and they didn't have Aperol, which made my little basic B heart flutter in sadness. My hope is they do more proteins that are freshly grilled (chicken breast, veggie burgers, veggie kabobs) and lean into that fresh grilled vibe to match their location. That would take their food to next level and be wonderful. OH and for the love, please offer some type of charcuterie board to-go! It would be so nice to be able to grab this to take in the park or on a boat.

Located in Forest Park , right next to the Paddle boats. Patio seating, not heated! Casual dining, relaxed atmosphere. We did have a wait, but time went quickly as we walked around the premises waiting for our call. Paddle boats , ducks, and a lake makes a beautiful scenery. Sonja was friendly and attentive. I ordered boneless chicken and fries and a hurricane frozen drink. Drink was a 10 strong and refreshing, food a 5/10. Overall a nice reasonably price meal in forest park to dine.