McLoone's Boathouse

9 Cherry Ln, West Orange
(862) 252-7108

Recent Reviews

terry greenhalgh

Over an hr wait. No problem. Sat down and ordered food. Over an hr no food. Then someone asked what we ordered, this is after we ordered an hr ago. 3 times they tried to put food in front of us that wasn’t ours and finally we saw our food go by and we had to stop the waiter to say that our.food. Food lukewarm and flatbread dried out. Same story. View nice outside but can’t deal with it anymore. Theresa G

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Mary C.

I went here for the Easter dinner buffet with the Family. Not to much food on display like the McCloones in Long Branch, NJThe food was mediocre, service was attentive and the ambiance was BEAUTIFUL.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Victoria Anderson

I was here for a bridal shower. The setting and the building are so beautiful. Food was delicious; we had brunch served and all dishes were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nancy S

Went Easter brunch dinner had almost no server ran out of food oysters had no taste to them shrimp was soggy staff didn't know much about food served plus they automatically added 18%tip to bill for only 2 of us they stated because of holiday luckily the removed it for

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

L. C. Mealy

Food was pretty bad, lots of confusion upon entering. The selection for brunch was pathetic. Raw bar was pretty bad. No complimentary drink with brunch. Big disappointment.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

E S

I went to Mcloon’s for easter dinner and boy it was an experience. The wait to get seated took about 30 mins which I can look can pass but the long wait to get food from the buffet was a complete turnoff. Management was slacking tonight and unprepared. Then ran out of crab cakes around 6 PM. Don’t advertise something and not have it. Very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Myra Carroll

Had a nice Easter Brunch with the family. Server Kim and other staff members were superb. Conflicted when I noticed a small dog sitting on chair at one of the tables. I’m a dog owner myself but sanitary and guest allergies should be considered.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

William Fagnant

Great atmosphere, beautiful view, and the service was fantastic. Ask for Irfan he was a great server.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

GMROSS

Had lunch, and they did not have the bottle of wine we wanted. Asked if we could have another brand of the same wine for the price of the wine we wanted and was told no. We all know the markup on a glass or bottle of wine is substantial, and for them not to honor or offer a discount was disheartening. The apptizer of soup was served luke warm. The seafood roll was made with too much mayo, it was hard to taste the seafood. They want to present themselves as a top-level establishment, but I thought that was an unforced error on their part. The server was excellent and very attentive but didn't know how to pour wine. Another example of what this restaurant is not. This is a place to go when it's nice outside, and u can take in the scenery or sit at the bar and have a drink. $40 per person is not worth it. This is the new Applebee's or Fridays restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Paul Romeo

Tasty food in a beautiful atmosphere. The architecture is clearly well designed and the food is cooked extremely well. A little

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Dan Wang

Really enjoyed the lakefront atmosphere of this place. We opted to sit outside to enjoy the view because we had two big dogs with us. The restaurant accommodated us very well and our server was especially attentive and professional. He checked on us often and made sure our needs were taken care of.On the food front, the choices were pretty good. Lots of interesting variety. It's what you expect from a higher tier American style restaurant. It is a bit pricey, but frankly, the view and the atmosphere is worth the premium. The food was pretty good, not game changing, but I would definitely go back to try something different if I lived in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Shivonne Thomas

A spur of the moment dinner plan that turned out surprisingly delightful. The menu offers a wondering variety of dishes to choose from and enjoy from simple homemade cuisines to much fancier dishes. I personally enjoyed everything I ordered. With ample serving sizes there was enough left over for a hearty lunch the next day. Service with a smile always quite matched the beauty of the restaurant ambiance. I recommend you visit as a family or a date for two.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Firecracker Shrimp, Burger, Seafood

Kvitka Pryhoda

I’ve had the lunch here, and I was surprised I’ve never known about this place before. The place itself is located in a beautiful area next to the lake, and you can actually get in from the sidewalk that goes around the lake. Amazing place for chill lunch, and I’m sure it’s even better for a nice brunch or dinner. The service was great, and the food was amazing (a big menu with a lot of options).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Soup

Ashley Daniel

Food is extremely expensive for those who are on a budget. However, the atmosphere and the views of the Hudson and the New York skyline make up for that. Portions are relatively small, but it is a nice romantic atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

ken brav

I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who want s good food and good service and a great view

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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