We had a lovely dinner at the boathouse. The views are lovely, service friendly and food was great. We ordered the seafood linguini and the beef ribs, generous size and nice flavors. Seafood was cooked really well. I was also surprised by staff with a “birthday dessert” which was the macadamia praline parfait - delicious. We would love to visit again when back in town.
Such a fantastic spot right on the lake, truly beautiful!! The staff were just the best, so attentive and friendly, offering to take photos for us and finding us the most perfect table right on the edge of the lake!
The food was just spectacular! We had the entree calamari (I didn’t want chips so had the entree but it was still a huge portion, more than enjoyed) and the main mussels with the tastiest crispy bread I’ve had! We couldn’t help but finish off with with the panna cotta which was pretty nice as well!
All around an amazing experience, a must visit when in the area!
A weekend getaway had us traveling to Newlyn and looking for a place to have dinner. A quick search on Zomato had this gem pop up and we drove to the Boathouse.
The restaurant is located on a beautiful lake and the water glistened in the afternoon sun. When we entered, we were warmly welcomed, shown to our seats and given a menu. The range of entrees and mains were not extensive but the quality was amazing! We ordered an entree, seafood linguine, mussels, chicken and confit duck. The food was beautifully presented and delicious, though heavily seasoned with salt for some of us.
Highly recommend this gem.
Beautiful view with amazing food! I’ll recommend this restaurant to all my friends who want to visit Daylesford:) The price is ok, and staff are friendly
I'll be thinking about them miso beef short ribs for a while. Nestled on the lake, the menu holds up well on the surrounds of greatness and does justice to the beautiful backdrop. Will return.
Came here on a busy day but didn't have to wait long for food to be ordered or served and staff were very friendly. Ordered the miso beef short ribs and seafood linguini which were both wonderful, also very happy with the serving size!
I would have loved to sit outside but there was apparently a wasp issue going on. If you are able to the view is wonderful.
Great place to brunch in a beautiful setting on the lake. Food was incredible and the zucchini and corn waffles an absolute must. Coffee was good although would like to see Almond milk as an option rather than having to settle for soy milk.
I have been here many many times over the years and every time has been exceptional. Great food, great service, great atmosphere (can be a little noisy if there at peak times but it’s apart of the charm) and great views and spot to be.
Came here for lunch and the place is so cosy and warm, eating lunch right by the lake is a stunning and relaxing view! The food was yummy I had the open souvlaki and my partner had the calamari. Such a peaceful place!!
Love this restaurant at Daylesford lake. It's a nice place to have food with a view. We had the:
- Main Calamari: fried calamari, lemon, rocket salad, saffron mayo and chips.
- Linguine Pasta.
- moscato and coke.
The food was ok and customer service was ok depending on who serve you. There was one waitress that day that wasn't so friendly to customers. 😀
Weekend get away with my wife down Daylesford, head down the Boathouse for breakfast. Nice and peaceful place to be. Food was cooked to perfection, coffee was good and service was excellent. If anyone is down here for whatever reason should come down here for breakfast.
It’s a shame that the old Boathouse Café was burnt down in 2012, but we were even more curious about how the rebuilt of the 1930s historical café looks like. Sadly, we couldn’t visit the original one but I have to say, the boathouse face is perfectly rebuilt. Its carries on its cosiness and charms from the past and present to all the visitors.
Delicious!! The place looked great and the food was top quality! I do think the service let it down a bit though. Eye contact and a smile goes a long way.
This place was Gregging awesome!
I must be honest, I wasn’t expecting too much on arrival at the Boathouse, but it kind of blew my colourful socks off. Great food, good vibes and in a beautiful position. The staff were spectacular and friendly and it truly made for a lovely dining experience.
Nice one Boathouse ya legends! 👏
Amazing view of the lake. The seafood pasta was full of flavour. Wait staff were very attentive and friendly. They also offer a kids menu. Cant fault the place.
Was seated on the deck outside in a beautiful and sunny day. My partner and I had incredible meals each, mussels and barramundi, which we both enjoyed. Meals were of decent size and service was good. No qualms about recommending this place.
They were busy today, but the food was well presented and tasted fresh. Good selections and range of dishes. Great setting. Some wait staff were awesome, others working at 104%... and one guy swanning around doing very little!
Gorgeous tranquil location. Delicious breakfast and lovely coffee. Friendly, prompt service and dog friendly too! Great spot for a walk in the sunshine afterwards - couldn't fault it! :)
Arrived for lunch on a Friday (of a public holiday) and was delighted that we were promptly seated inside (with views of the lake) within minutes. We were only stopping in town for a few hours and decided on having just mains each. My partner ordered the Pork Sausages and I ordered the Barramundi with Chimmicurri - both of which were sizeable and delicious. We both really enjoyed our food. If we had more time we would have shared a starter.
I would definitely come back as by the looks of the plates that were coming out of the kitchen - they looked impressive! Even their salads were generous serves and full of color from what I could see! Staff was attentive and friendly, plus the environment inside is cozy, bright and well decorated with modern yet traditional, nautical touches. I love how you can easily walk out onto the deck or be seated close enough to the big windows that you don’t feel like you’re missing out on the view if the weather was perfect!
We came here for our anniversary and it was well worth the 90 minute trip. It helped that the weather was perfect, but the location is so tranquil and the serenity leaves you breathless. View = amazing
Location = amazing
Food= amazing and reasonable value for money
Some staff quite friendly others not as much but still didn't ruin our trip
Visited The Boathouse as we were in Daylesford for the long weekend. Located right on the lake this cafe offers amazing views while sitting down for a meal. This cafe offers a nice outdoor setting for those with dogs such as myself. It was a nice touch with the water bowls they provided. The food was very nice; the waffles were simple yet delicious. If you're in the area i highly recommend visiting The Boathouse for a great meal.
Not bad menu, great and friendly staff and of course beautiful view of that lake whilst sipping on some wine. would definitely come back to the boathouse.
Excellent location with a varied menu. The mussels we had were amazing and was enough for a couple of small eaters to share. Views and ambience is great as was the service.
Stopped in for some lunch and was not disappointed!
Warm and cosy environment with beautiful views out over Daylesford lake. The staff are very chirpy and happy to have you there.
Had the open lamb souvlaki. That was some of the best slow cooked lamb I have had in a very long time. It felt like it melted in my mouth. Girlfriend had the lemon & garlic chicken, that tasted fantastic as well!
Normally I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to pricey menus but the taste was great and portions sizes were even better. The service and the views over the lake made it worth it too!
Would recommend!
Fabulous location especially in Autumn and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were warned before sitting down that there was a wait for meals but decided to stay and take in the view. Good range of options. I had quinoa salad with kale broccolini and spiced nuts and seeds. My wife had the mussels in a tasty spicy broth. So much more relaxing than eating in the town.
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
+4.5
The restaurant is located near to Daylesford lake which they have such a spectacular view over the lake.
I went there for lunch on 29th March and it everything was amazing even though they run out of couple items on the menu. It was a busy Wednesday but The food was really good as well as the service. We ordered 4 dishes which was
1.HOUSE CURED OCEAN TROUT, horseradish cream, watercress, apple salad ($17); the ocean trout was cured beautifully, the horseradish cream was perfect not to overpowering at all and the apple salad goes so well with the cured ocean trout.
2. Steamed mussels with garlic, chilli, tomato and coriander with crusty bread ($23); the mussels was cooked to perfection and the sauce was to die for. The sauce not to tomatoey with a right amount of chilies.
3. LINGUINE PASTA, Prawns, mussels, fish, garlic, lemon, fresh tomato, white wine and parsley ($27); the seafood was cooked to well and pasta was al dente go so well with white wine sauce and i love the tiny bit of tomatoes dice. It so refreshing.
4. SAFFRON PANACOTTA With blood orange and candied walnuts ($12); the PANACOTTA was wobbly and taste heavenly. Highly recommend!!!
Ps. If the chef gives attention more on mussels, get rid all of them beard out will be more perfect because it not a really nice feeling with them in your mouth.
Ps2. Definitely will be back :) want to try all the items on the menu
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The Boat House in Daylesford is a sensational restaurant with spectacular views that delivers excellent food in a very relaxing indulgent environment. After a lengthy day exploring the small country town of Daylesford we found our selves down by the water when The Boat House caught our eye due the lovely decking area on the water with ample seating. Not knowing upon arrival that the vicinity was a restaurant we wondered around the well maintained garden around the venue and decided to give the old fashioned building a closer inspection.
Upon entering this well established restaurant we where greeted by friendly staff who seated us outside on the decking right next to the water. The views are breathtaking out on the decking with umbrellas to ensure one can truly enjoy the scenery without getting heat stroke. We where given menus and left to analyse what would suit our palate for the day.
The menu was large making it a hard decision on what to order. From all day breakfast to delicious locally sourced mains we decided to go for the open lamb souvlaki and poached eggs on sourdough with sides of salmon and avocado along with a refreshing cascade light beer.
The food arrived very promptly looking magnificent, presented with care and respect to the organically sourced ingredients. The open lamb souvlaki with slow cooked lamb shoulder on grilled flatbread with Greek style salad and tzatziki was exactly what it was imagined to be. Firstly it was huge completely filling the plate. The meat was cooked to utter perfect, moist and full of flavour seeping in to the fresh pita flatbread that was nice and doughy. The tzatziki was a nice refresher to the palate and the generous serving of Greek salad featuring marinated olives, peppers and feta married all aspects of the dish together.
The poached eggs on sourdough with added sides of Tasmanian smoked salmon and avocado was also a well presented dish with the eggs as well being cooked to perfection, dispersing there yolky inside into the thickly cut sourdough. The smoked salmon was nice and fishy and not to salty and the avocado was creamy yet slightly under ripe making it hard to spread on the toast. The refreshing wedge of lemon complemented the salmon well ensuring the dish was very filling and a pleasure to eat.
The Boathouse serves superb food in a one of a kind environment. This vicinity is perfect to kick back, relax and enjoy the amazing scenery whilst enjoying an excellent meal or cold refresher.
Breakfast three days in a row at the Boathouse gave my vegetarian and I a good sense of the strengths and weaknesses of this picturesque Cafe. A short but well thought out menu contains such staples as smashed avocado, eggs and French toast, but all of the six dishes we tried were lovely, especially the French toasted Brioche, which was the best I have had anywhere. Coffee is drinkable without being exceptional and the views and service were tranquil and relaxed.
Love it.
Loved the location, service was excellent. Very friendly staff, food was great. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Walk around the picturesque lake was perfect. Definately recommend.
A fresh start! Yes, the place has just changed management and now run by the friendly ladies who previously managed the iconic Farmers Arms.
Had mushrooms on toast for breakfast. Sounds simple, but simply delicious with the garlic mushrooms stuffed in the middle of the toasted brioche served with spinach and corn salsa. Friend had granola with poached pear and yoghurt which came in a huge serve. Complemented by the lovely view in the middle of Lake Daylesford on a sunny autumn morning, it just felt good.
Still early days starting a new venture, but I'm confident that with their previous experience in running the successful Farmers Arms, this place will slowly but surely become much better than its previous incarnations which seemed to garner mostly underwhelming reviews. Welcome back and best of luck!!
Fabulous view of the lake . Quick service and done with a smile. Yummy lunch. Lovely salad , fresh and crunchy . Generous serving. Just the right kind of lunch, great view, efficient and tasty. The bonus of course is then you can walk it off strolling around the lake afterwards. Will be back.
Lovely setting and atmosphere with 'industrial-chic meets boating-chic' decor. We had a brunch. Good sized servings - lots of bacon!
The service is friendly and fast. Would return.
3.5/5 and the 3 is all about the location and the view. 0.5 for the service, food and price. If you're just going for a sit-down with some coffee or beverage, it is passable. We ordered from the breakfast menu early in the morning and with just 2 other tables occupied in the entire restaurant, it was still a long wait. Yes the view was spectacular but the restaurant itself is less than average in all aspects.
Loved sitting on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake. The interior was also very nice. I ordered the baked eggs which were delicious. Serving sizes are small for the price, but the atmosphere and view made it worthwhile.
I saw the all-day breakfast menu conveniently placed at the front desk when I had checked in at Dayget on Day 1 of our Hepburn Springs/Daylesford getaway, so understandably I immediately approached Hubbie with “we’re breakfast-ing at the Boathouse tomorrow morning.”. Located on the cusp of Lake Daylesford, the location is amazing. The Boathouse is perched on the entry to the parkland and circular track surrounding the lake, with tall trees enclosing the perimeter of the lake. It was looming, but very pretty. Unfortunately the weather was not. It was kind of to be expected, I mean, it was June, in Victoria.
Yummy coffee. My wife and I went here for a coffee and it's so relaxing and peaceful, we loved the coffee and the service was great, definitely return for coffee again
Faboulous experience. Brunch by the Lake was indeed a special experience. The Granola and fruit yoghurt was delicious; the coffee was excellent; the staff were very friendly and helpful; the interior design was sympathetic to the area included David Bromley paintings and enlarged historical photos of the area for wallpaper. Definitely one of our favourite local cafés.
Only one suggestion:
A covered area for protection of tethered dogs from the rain.
Open again. The boathouse cafe is now open and a lot better than the old operator
Can we just have some umbrellas to shelter the dog owners area please !!!
We came here for lunch as our 1st stop when visiting Daylesford. The view from the restaurant is beautiful.
Inside the restaurant, it was cozy and felt spacious. Almost all the tables were filled when we were there.
The foods were delicious. The calamari entree was very tender and flavourful.
We ordered barramundi and chicken with lemon garlic for the mains. They were fresh and I especially liked the chicken because it was juicy and came with rice too.
The staff there were friendly too.
Overall, the place is highly recommended if you want to have nice foods with good views.
Great SERVICE, sumptuous FOOD and reasonable Price. All in perfect harmony.
Our 4th time here. A very perfect experience.
Just had a beautiful lunch overlooking the lake. Very good service. A varied menu. Big serves- my husband finished my main...Small but good wine list. Not cheap but good value for money. We'll be back for sure!
Donna Kelly Kyle Barnes (TL)
+5
Lunch today with friends at Boathouse Restaurant and it was so good to be back. Loved the ocean trout entree and mussels main. Such great food. Other wonderful dishes around the table included the barramundi, calamari and prawn linguine. Enjoyed a glass of wine and the wonderful view of Lake Daylesford. As usual the service was friendly and professional - Claire and Susanne do a fantastic job as do their chefs. As with most hospitality businesses, who have done it so hard over the past 20 months, there is a small minimum spend but with a main and a glass of wine - or two - you are pretty much there. I don't know anyone who would grumble about that! Missed this place during the many lockdowns but also would say thanks for doing all the Covid stuff so well. Masks on properly, sanitiser everywhere and checking vaccination statuses. Oh and I love the sign out the front saying no coffees or takeaway coffee. Takes away that awkward "oh, ok" when people come in mistaking this wonderful restaurant for a cafe. Love cafes but this is a world away. Highly recommended. Will be back very soon.
Great food and service with a beautiful view. What an amazing experience! Thank you Boathouse Daylesford.
Beautiful relaxing lunch with friendly professional service. The meal was delicious as were our drinks. We sat outside on the decking overlooking the lake and surroundings it was a really tranquil experience. Also i unknownly dropped some money on the floor on our way out and the staff came outside to return it to us which we are very grateful of. The service was excellent and i would highly recommend a visit to the Boathouse Daylesford. We will certainly be back again.
New owners, Welcome!!! Great food, service and friendly hospitality. The food was delicious and fresh, your friendly approach is going to win lots of brownie points. Well done!!! Dinner on the lake has never been so good. We'll be back.
We came here to enjoy the views of the lake. We had the arancini- amazing flavours! Garlic aioli was delicious.
The barramundi was equally amazing and presentation and service of meals was exquisite.
Would definately recommend.
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