Boathouse at Forest Park

6101 Government Dr, St. Louis
(314) 366-1555

Recent Reviews

Tyler Wildermuth

It's a great space hurt by its mediocre restaurant. New ownership started off strong and the menu online shows how ambitious the place was planning to be, but the menu that they're actually using is bland and much more expensive. My experience was specifically for the patio outside - I visited during dinner on a Friday in the spring, and with only a half patio full, there was a 20 minute line to put in an order for a drink or dinner. Food came out quickly afterwards, but likely because we had two basic sandwiches --pulled pork was fine if not bland, smoked salmon croissant was good, and the house salad was laughably basic.They desperately need a self-serve QR system for food and a separate bar line to speed things up, because even if you'd wanted to stay for multiple drinks the place isn't efficient enough to make it happen. Between the bait and switch on the menus, the location of nothing nearby to pivot to if it's too busy, and the slow service, it's one of those places that's neat to see once but doesn't earn any loyalty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

The Great Satan

I actually just went here to check out the location overall and get a definitive lock in of what the hours are. We weren't interested in getting anything today as we were there after they closed. It looked like there was a wedding or something going on and one of the rooms off to the side and there are people dressed well coming out of there. It does sound interesting in the future and it is nice that they have their own parking lot in the area where parking is sketchy

John Loza

Great place for lunch or a drink on the patio. Paddle boat rental available

tom Johnson

Fun time with granddaughters. Have wanted to take pedal boat for 35 40 years.

Anna Lawrence

THE ABSOLUTE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED.There were 20 people outside waiting on the 3 tables that actually have shade. It’s 83 degrees outside today. I asked if they would mind putting out a few umbrellas which then I was lied to when told “we don’t have any” which they clearly do because the poles for them are already in the tables AND I had already been told by another employee that they do…Then we go inside to be seated on the patio… we go to the hostess stand and she cleans a table off for us. AFTER we are seated the hostess come up to our table and asks us to leave because she made a mistake. This was unbelievably unprofessional.

June Lenoir

Great and intriguing atmosphere. The food was very tasty and plentiful. I enjoyed my experience and will come back before I return to Atlanta.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Derek Kanjus

Solid food, super friendly staff, feed the ducks ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich

Karen Donahue

Fantastic place to view the solar eclipse, dine with my favorite ladies, and enjoy one of St. Louis' treasures!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cory Puckett

6 local beers on tap made this lakeside afternoon stop just right. Decent selection of spirits for a small patio bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jocelyn Simms

The food was delicious and the service was wonderful a very enjoyable place to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Day Dreaming

Terrific experience all together! The place was beautiful with great food and the paddle boat was fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suzanne Chisum

Great dining experience. My first time for breakfast here. I will be returning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Journey With Mia

The food and workers and the environment is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sugar Fire, Smoked Salmon, Burger, Sandwich, Salad

Jessica Cummings

Atmosphere is wonderful. Love the fireplace and views and ability to see the ducks and fish. Didn’t like that $20 meals are served on paper plates … cheapened the experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Diana Chandler

Beautiful lake, so much fun on pedal boat. Food was good too!

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