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The Boathouse at Short Pump, Richmond, VA

The Boathouse at Short Pump

4.4
4.4
2387 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 2,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse at Short Pump offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "lovely atmosphere." The "calamari appetizer" and "happy hour oysters" are highlights, while the "Mother's Day Buffet" received praise for its freshness and variety. Despite some concerns about portion sizes and pricing, the "friendly and attentive" staff and "delicious food" keep guests returning.

2,387 Reviews

  1. Elwood

    West Virginia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We expected a lot better given other reviews we had read. This was a Thanksgiving Dinner, and the desserts were terrible. The side dished was the highlight. Brussel sprouts and collard greens were tasty.

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  2. Monica

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had read raving reviews about Thanksgiving at the Boathouse/Short Pump, and they were right. The food was delicious, well prepared, the staff, very attentive and friendly. Our server Lucy was the best, always checking on us. If you're looking for a Thanksgiving buffet, this is the place.

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  3. jim

    Greensboro

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit and food and service were excellent. Tanner was our sever and was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had calamari and shrimp cocktails then salmon and crab cakes for entrees. Will definitely be back next time in Richmond.

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  4. shortpumper

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service in making reservations and changing them. Very considerate and excellent job of communicating with me about reservation.

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  5. Holly

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The booth seat back was broken, so every time I moved or the person that was sitting behind me moved, we jolted each other. The waitress was pleasant and working hard, but she appeared to be the only one in the entire restaurant and resulted in slow service. My fish was overcooked and dry and the broccolini was so salty, I could not eat it.

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  6. LoisW

    New York City

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    service was slow

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  7. Jennifer

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was wonderful. That being said, we walked in at 1 p.m., and were seated right away. The waitress came over and stated we are currently serving brunch we have a very limited lunch menu. We decided on what we wanted and.placed our order at 1:10. We did not receive our food until 2:05 p.m. Our waitress was so apologetic, stating "I really don't know what was taking so long, this order should not have taken almost an hour!" The restaurant was not overly busy, many empty tables. The cooks that had beards, were not wearing hair nets over said beards. The crabcake was good, but not great, definitely not $21 good. Like I said before, the waitress was superb!

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  8. Bea

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked for 8 & they sat us in the middle of the floor- small table for 6. Of course, We had to move…

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  9. Bill

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server, once she knew about us. Oysters ok, but no dynamite in the dynamite tacos. Remember being some kick, but not this batch.

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  10. Judy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another great happy hour at Short Pump Boathouse. We love the oysters, happy hour prices, and no one does a better job taking care of us, anywhere, than Tiffany! Wish there was someone just like Tiffany everywhere we dine. Thanks for another great evening, Tiffany!

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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 4.4 stars by 2387 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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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