Boat House On Swartswood Lake

Drove up to Newton to pick up a marketplace purchase my wife had made and since it was close to lunch time we decided to Yelp the area for a restaurant. The Boat House was under 2 miles away and they have outdoor seating with views of the lake, perfect! They have an outdoor deck area besides the back patio dining area that's is cobblestoned. There's a side entrance to the patio area from the back parking lot. We were greeted and brought to our table as soon as we entered. There's...read full review

The staff were warm and inviting. The view is gorgeous. Menu is limited we were there as a group for lunch. I had a salad with grilled chicken and it was not tasteful. I left feeling hungry and it was $16.00 for a salad. I would opt for the hamburger probably the best option on the lunch menu.

I enjoy the boathouse. It was a favorite of my parents as well. One passed away and we just recently went back. The food and service were great as usual but I will say the menu changed to a minimalist menu and the prices have clearly gone up. I was surprised how much when the bill arrived. I looked at my dinners price but not everyone's. So I recommend the food and service but be prepared for a raise in prices.