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The Boathouse at Short Pump, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Short Pump

4.3
4.3
2398 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
22:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
We consider Short Pump our dry dock location, offering the same impeccable service and distinctive experience as our waterfront restaurants only housed in the convenience of Short Pump Town Center. We invite you to take a break from shopping to enjoy some of Richmond’s best locally-sourced favorites.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Thu 13:00–18:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 10:00–21:30 Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (804) 360-7200
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Robinson
  • Private party facilities
    The Boathouse at Short Pump Town Center will feature a VIP dining room for up to 12 guests. This special space, with wireless internet and a flat-screen for presentations, also boasts classic details including an antique chandelier, white washed brick, distressed wood flooring, and a vintage fireplace and mantel. Reservations for this exclusive private dining room are accepted for groups up to 12.

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Experiences

  • Private Room

    US$5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Tucked behind frosted glass doors, and accommodating parties up to 10 beneath an impressive chandelier, our Owner’s Table offers the private dining feel your group has been looking for. Traditionally we have not guaranteed seating, but now through OpenTable Experiences, we are able to set aside a few of our best tables each night. The $5/pp fee reserves seating at one of these tables. Reservation fee is non-refundable.

Menu

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What 2,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Short Pump offers a delightful dining experience with standout service and a pleasant atmosphere. Customers rave about the "fantastic happy hour" and "wonderful service." While some dishes may feel overpriced, many patrons find the food "excellent" and appreciate the attentive waitstaff. A charming spot for both locals and visitors!

2,398 Reviews

  1. Eliane

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and we were in a nice bright room (for lunch) that was never too noisy so we could actually have a conversation. Would definitely recommend.

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  2. Kathleen

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious seafood dinner! Enjoyed the scallops and seared salmon! Busy and festive ambience in mid December. We have been here in other months and it is always popular! Can get loud in the dining/bar area but everyone seems happy and glad to be there -including the staff!

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  3. Amanda

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to celebrate my husbands birthday and our server was phenomenal. We ordered a couple of apps; crab and artichoke dip, hushpuppies, and calamari. The crab dip was a tad mild in flavor, the calamari had a great flavor to it but needed salt, the hushpuppies were good. My husband ordered a platter that came with scallops, shrimp, mashed potatoes, and a crabcake. He said the potatoes were really good but the crabcake was mainly filler. This was disappointing as that meal was pricey. Overall the food lacked seasoning. A little attention to salt and pepper would make a big difference.

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  4. David

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    food was OK. I feel like it was overpriced compared to the actual quality and taste. They did not allow any substitutions and the only sides that came with every meal was mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was good but I don’t know that I will go back

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  5. Ceirsti

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Boathouse was nice for a date night, the food wasn’t anything to write home about but the service was good. The staff were friendly and accommodating to my allergy.

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  6. Janet

    VIP

    Richmond

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reagan was excellent, very attentive. Our food came promptly, warm and tasty. We were in a bit of a hurry but never had a delay.

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  7. Monique

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the bright and airy look and feel of the restaurant. I also thought the menu items were just right, not overwhelming with great options. I especially enjoyed the 3 items for a reasonable price. What would have made this a 5 is if there was option to substitute some of the menu pairings. I will definitely visit again when in town.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really great place to have a meal and be able to conversate.

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  9. Terry

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time eating at the boathouse restaurant. We had an amazing server and the food was very good..

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  10. Kelly

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic oysters and cocktails! Overall really good meal!

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FAQs

The Boathouse at Short Pump offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 360-7200.

The Boathouse at Short Pump is rated 4.3 stars by 2398 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boathouse at Short Pump

11800 W Broad St, Unit 950, Richmond, VA 23233

Additional information

  • Area
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Thu 13:00–18:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 10:00–21:30 Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Robinson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.theboathouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (804) 360-7200
  • Private party facilities
    The Boathouse at Short Pump Town Center will feature a VIP dining room for up to 12 guests. This special space, with wireless internet and a flat-screen for presentations, also boasts classic details including an antique chandelier, white washed brick, distressed wood flooring, and a vintage fireplace and mantel. Reservations for this exclusive private dining room are accepted for groups up to 12.

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