I have been to the Boathouse a number of times over the years. It is spectacularly housed on the water, and as far as the views are concerned, there's not a bad table in the place.
I went and ate there yesterday with a colleague and was not disappointed in the food, though a little in the service. It took a long time to get a second glass of wine, and the wait between the entree and main was far too long, especially when my colleague had not ordered an entree.
The Boathouse is known for its freshly shucked oysters, and it has never disappointed on that front. I have always ordered oysters, every time I dine here. There are usually between six and ten varieties on the menu at any one time and the wait staff are knowledgeable about them. They are happy to do mixed dozens and will explain to you which is which when they arrive at your table. If you're new to oysters, this is a great place to learn to appreciate them. They don't come kilpatrick, mornay or in any other way cooked, just natural in all their goodness.
The house specialty on the mains front is the snapper pie. It too is fantastic. In fact, it is consistently good! The flavours are wonderful and the pastry, which is just the roof on a large pie dish, is exquisite. It is served with mash and smoked tomato. Though I've never quite liked the tomato with it. Yesterday for lunch however, I was not up to the task, ordering the kingfish instead.
The kingfish was truly wonderful, served with a parmesan dashi. Lovely!
I love the Boathouse. I will continue to go back, and hope that yesterday's slow service was just a freak occurrence.
The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay is at the end of Ferry Road, Glebe (02) 9518 9011.
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