On Saturday 24th June I visited the Boathouse while on holiday from Scotland with my wife and my son. Prior to arriving I had made contact with Adyin via email. It was my sons 6th birthday and it was arranged to have a birthday cake presented at the end of our meal. Once we arrived Adyin came to our table and introduced himself, he was very friendly and very welcoming.
Both the food and the service was great. Throughout our evening Adyin was very friendly and he was great with my son, making him feel special on his birthday. The whole evening was superb, the food was great, the staff were great and it was a very friendly atmosphere, not just with the staff but also with other diners especially when they knew we were on holiday.
We couldn't have asked for a better birthday celebration for our son and should we ever be in Melbourne again then we will definitely return.
Thanks again.
Great service, friendly staff and best of all tasty food. Great afternoon spent by the river with family. Highly recommend
Thankyou for Beautiful Fathers Day breakfast. Great food, Awesome service and Beautiful place. My Hubby surely had a Beautiful Family breakfast for Fathers Day. Thankyou :)
My partner and I went for our anniversary and we loved it! Great service and the food was amazing! And we didn’t have to wait long for our food 😊 would highly recommend it!
Birthday lunch today with friends and we were treated to some extraordinary service, staff were so attentive and fabulous meal. We’ll be back.
Always greeted in a warm and friendly manner,followed up with prompt and efficient service, great food, great wine and great sunsets over the fabulous Maribrynong River. One of my favourite places.
Walk along the river and then brunch at the Boathouse - food was amazing. Scenery calming. Been twice and never disappointed.
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A few weeks back we headed out to The Boathouse situated in Moonee Ponds. It was a lovely cosy restaurant which has nice outside area with views of the Maribynong river. Would be a lovely way to spend a summer day sitting out there while enjoying some delicious pizza. Our visit was at night during winter so we positioned ourselves near the warm cosy fire which they had going on inside.
Since we had visited on a Wednesday night, they had a delicious all you can eat Flame Pizza night.
We choose the Mushroom, Roast Pumpkin, Margarita, and from the specials board Steak Pizza and the Greenery. The specials usually are on the board for one week sometimes two. The pizzas were delish and the bases were so lovely and light. Not at all heavy. It’s always nice to find pizzas that are made with fresh ingredients and have a base that matches perfectly with the toppings.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Pizza night and it was even more special sitting by the fire with some glasses of wine.
All of our opinions are genuine and are based on our experience at the time of our visit.
We came to the boathouse for the all you can eat pizza night that is on every Wednesday for only $23 pp! This is not only a steal but the each pizza we got was made so well and tasted amazing ! The dough was nice and thin and cooked perfectly , my favourite pizza was the Margherita and the lamb!
Thanks for having us
We visited The Boathouse to check out their special All You Can Eat Pizza on a Wednesday night for $23pp. This is such a great deal ! With a range of thin crust pizza's it is definitely a place to have a good feast.
Their Pizza's are thin crust woodfire pizza's. 3 of us were able to eat 5 types of pizza's!
Looking forward to heading back soon!
What more can you ask for $23? Well at The Boathouse you can get All you can eat pizzas every Wednesday’s hehe! Such good value and I am so impressed my girlfriend and I managed to eat 4 small pizzas with only 3 slices left over which we also took home. Great wood fire pizzas and the mushroom with truffle was a clear winner for us but anything with prosciutto!
Don’t forget to ask for the dessert menu before you leave! Where chocolate cheesecake with granola is a must!
Looking forward to revisiting during the day and bringing my dog!!!
We were invited to the Boathouse last night to try their all you can eat pizza Wednesday’s offer which was seriously good value at $24. You can order all but one pizza from the menu (prawn), as many times as you like, you can even opt for the pizza special too.
My fave was a toss up between the Margherita which had a beautifully balanced tomato base and the slow cooked lamb which had a generous topping that was basically like enjoying a kebab pizza, so delicious! The only improvement I can think of is including dessert pizzas. Such a lovely location too perfectly warm and cosy with a roaring fire going for a winters night
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I was super excited to try The Boathouse's all you can eat pizza and boy, did it satisfy! We were rubbing our bellies, rolling out the door, the pizzas were so good!
First up, service is amazing. Super attentive and just all round lovely! Interior was really nice - sat near the fireplace which was great on cold nights!
Now to the pizza. Everything is handmade and baked in a classic woodfire oven! Between 2 people, we ordered 4 small pizzas. Now, my friend and I can eat..a lot, so order accordingly!
1. Margherita - cheesy goodness right there! Mozzarella stretch goals. Such a classic pizza - The Boathouse nailed it!
2. The night's special: Aubergenius - eggplant is one of my fave things and this pizza was GENIUS!! The roasted peppers were delish and that roasted garlic base was so good!
3. Roasted Pumpkin - packed full of pine nuts and pumpkin! Love the feta cheese, too! Yum!
4. Ham - I loved the pesto and tomatoes that topped this pizza! Also, deliciously cheesy!
We had such a lovely time and meal at The Boathouse! Wouldn't mind coming during the day when I can see the beautiful river! Thank you for inviting us!
I have visited The Boathouse many times in the passed but recently I have been much more impressed. I was invited to try their Wednesday night all-you-can-eat pizza night and I can’t stop talking about it. $24 for adults and you get all the pizza your heart could desire! The pizzas are delicious, a really tasty fluffy base and beautiful toppings like fresh prosciutto, slow cooked lamb and zucchini (all on different pizzas). The Passata base is really tasty too.
I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. It’s also in a beautiful location right on the Maribyrnong river. Friendly service as well, which is always appreciated!
Rolled into The Boathouse recently for their all you can eat pizza night on Wednesdays!
Such a cute spot on the water and cosy atmosphere inside.
Absolutely loving their crispy wood fired pizzas with so many to choose from including a heap of Vego options! We absolutely loved the eggplant special but you also can’t go past a classic Marg!
If you order a smaller on for all you can eat pizza night, you can try more! Definitely a spot to hit up for a cosy winter dinner or with a big group of friends to settle in for a meal and a few drinks. Love this spot!
A great place to enjoy pizza with friends and family. The venue itself is HUGE! It holds well over 200 people so having a wedding or event would literally be perfect! The pizza is probably the best I have had, the thin base with a fluffy crust is just perfection.
Such a fantastic spot, not only was the food extremely tasty but the location itself is spectacular. Situated in the middle of the park right on the river The Boathouse really does have it all. A great vibe, a quality feed and service to match - would give a 10 if I could!
Having heard of the Boathouse for many years but never having travelled out to it, I was very happy to receive an invite out to this Moonee Ponds to visit this Northern suburbs institution. My review is to look at their new range of all you can eat pizza menus - a perfect Wednesday night winter meal if you ask me!
Melbourne Food Journey
+4
AYCE Pizza Wednesday was awesome! Absolutely loved the variety of toppings available, a special favourite was the zucchini which is served with housemade hommus. Cozy, warm, welcoming place to enjoy a great bite to eat!
Came here for brunch with my friends. The venue was cozy, the staff really nice and they got a big variety of food!
We ordered smashed pumpkin, shakshuka, and the boathouse pancakes. Every dish was delicious and freshly made. My favorite was the pumpkin, it's a perfect combo of sweet, savory and salty!
I also recommend their Apple pie, I loved the mix of warm custard and cold ice cream.
Looking forward to trying some of their lunch menu as well. I will definitely come back.
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Located on the banks of the Maribyrnong, Boathouse operates as a café by day and restaurant by night serving up high-quality and delicious food. We were invited here the other night to sample their pizza menu as they have unlimited pizza on Wednesday nights!
It was relatively quiet that night most likely because it was the middle of the week and it was pouring with rain outside! We were greeted by a friendly staff member who showed us to our table right next to the fireplace. We ordered the Margherita, the Mushroom, the Roasted Pumpkin and the Aubergenius which came with an assortment of vegetables including eggplant and capsicum.
The pizzas were incredible! We thoroughly enjoyed the wood-fired pizza - only a wood-fired brick oven pizza imparts that unique smoky flavour that cannot be reproduced in a normal kitchen oven. The crust was crunchy and the pizzas were not too oily. Our favourite was definitely the Mushroom pizza which came with mozzarella, roasted mushroom pureé, fresh mushrooms, feta, rocket and truffle oil. It was so delicious, it absolutely melted in your mouth! The beautiful truffle flavour was not too overpowering and complemented the mushroom flavour perfectly.
The customer service was wonderful. Both the waiter and waitress who served us were attentive, friendly and eager to please. We had a lovely dining experience and will most definitely be back when we’re in the area again!
Really enjoyed sitting by the river and enjoying a meal and a beer. Really the perfect place to spend a Sunday, lovely friendly staff and delicious food!
Came for some pizza, they had prompt service and the pizza tasted fresh and tasty. Definitely will be back if I'm in the area and looking for a bite.
Great food, friendly staff and so so much variety!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner all with different options!
Recommend their pizzas and Burger the most.
Melb. Food recommends.
Came here for a pizza and it was fantastic! It's hard to believe the score when the food was such great quality. The Boathouse was absolutely buzzing and had a great vibe. Give them a go and enjoy the feast!
My sister has lived in the area for years but we visited for the first time last week and can’t believe it’s taken us this long to find this gem!
Beautiful location (definitely recommend sitting outside with the river views) and great food. We shared a Margherita pizza, loved the flavours and the crust was delicious! Saw a sign in store that on Tuesdays there is all you can eat pizza - we’ll definitely be back for that!
The Boathouse Beef Burger: A standard single patty wagyu premium cut. Top quality burger from an x chin chin chef. I would swap the grilled onions for raw onions if I ordered again, but otherwise 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
‘Simple, different but mouthwatering’
A lovely place by the river with simple clean healthy food options. We tried their mushroom and polenta for breakky, which was sautéed seasonal mushrooms, fried polenta, goats curd and poached eggs. At first I had to think twice and look twice at the ingredients as I have never tried polenta. However, to my amazement it was really awesome & tasty as the combination of those mushrooms which weren’t your ordinary canned ones that some places throw on. Definitely will give it a shot again!
For my first time there, it was enjoyable. The kids each had a margarita pizza (and even ate the crusts) I had the burger. Didn’t fall apart as some burgers do. Very tasty. We will definitely be returning
Coffee was great. As how I asked. The chai bowl was delicious. I recommend it to everyone who wants to have a light Breakfast.
You could also bring your dog in. Which is hard to find. The location is just perfect.
With good intentions to walk around the Maribyrnong river (I promise I was wearing active wear...), my walking buddy and I were rained out so brunch at the Boathouse won!
An absolutely gorgeous restaurant with ample window seating to enjoy the panoramic river views.
When we arrived, we were told that the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes so we were asked to order ASAP. I’m not sure why the kitchen closes between brunch/lunch but anyway. Literally as soon as we sat down, the waiter hovered over us, asking us to order on the spot (which we did, but I found that a bit rude). I ordered the Mushrooms and Polenta - wow what an excellent dish! An abundance of grilled mushrooms served on top of polenta cooked to perfection. Can you tell I enjoyed it? The coffee was nice too.
It was about $45 for two meals & coffees, which I thought was pretty reasonable.
I see a lot of bad experiences in here. It was not my case. The food was great and the only question about the place was the noise. The vego grill was great and the wagyu burguer was a feast.
We had lunch here today and service was very good. We shared dips, croquettes...and then ate risotto and burger with chips. Wine and drinks menu also good (had a G&T) and ordered a coffee which was good too. Vista across river lively and kids playground also entertaining.
Stephanie Louise Betsarkis
+4
Had some awesome pizza here- the crust is perfect. The coffee is always great and so is the service. It gets pretty busy so try and pop in when it's quieter.
Had the pizza, swordfish. Was really good. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Would highly recommend. The deserts were pretty good as well.
A friend picked this place for a Xmas lunch function today. This is a very family friendly restaurant and the play ground outside is great for young kids. Easy place to find parking too. For a group of 20 adults and children, this is a great venue. The restaurant is quite spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It has a nice view overlooking the Maribrynong river too. I used to be a great fan of Masterchef so was hopeful that I can catch Gary in action! Unfortunately I was told by one of the waiter that he only visits during week days! I didn't come with great expectation after reading some of poor reviews. However, I did enjoyed my mushroom basil pesto pizza and Gary's deconstructed cheesecake. Some of the food were quite hit and miss from the feedback of my friends around the table. Overall, we all had a very relaxing and pleasant lunch over 4 hours in this restaurant. Staff were friendly and we were not rushed at all to leave the restaurant at any point.
Susan and the Boathouse team delivered such an excellent service for our wedding. From decorating the place to preparing such a portion of delicious food with good drinks. All our guests were so happy. They felt they were been looked after by the waitresses and waiters.
They give us such an unforgettable experience.
We highly recommend this place for any function. It’s beautiful in and outdoors, a very good intimate place too.
Thank you so much
Susan and team Boathouse ☺️
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the boathouse and they provided a fantastic service. All staff were extremely helpful and approachable. Sue was really nice and accommodating. She is well organised and extremely friendly. The Boathouse is the place to be if you want to have a simple, memorable, and intimate wedding. Perfect food and great venue. Thanks to Sue and the head chef, Luke for making our special day extra special. 5 🌟
The Prawn pizza is the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life!! With pizza I always have one bite and be full, this one I finished on my own! The view is amazing as well and service very good.
Turmeric latte tastes smooth, special and impressive, despite of a bit too much cinnamon. The texture of brownie is surprising smooth and good. Great river view . Friendly and polite staff. Worth trying.
What an amazing day, could not fault anything. Abundance of good quality food. Excellent customer service and Susan, the venue manager helped me plan the event which went smoothly. Susan thank you so much for your professionalism.
I love this place, it's so peaceful to sit outside and have your lunch whilst watching the people walk by around Maribyrnong River Trail. It takes about forty mins from The Boathouse, over the bridge and back up again. I had the flash fried calamari, which was tender. It could have had a touch more salad to make it more appealing. Sometimes it can be quite busy, as they have some functions on inside, so you will have to eat outside on the decking, which is ok if the weather is good. Enjoy the serenity!
We had our wedding there yesterday and it was fantastic. Susan and her team were great. From the service to arranging all the decorations/setting it up for us. Food was great. I was really happy with everything. I would like to especially give Alison a special shout out for her awesome service. She was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend and come back to arrange another event in the future.
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