(314) 367-3423
6101 Government Dr
St Louis,
MO
63110
38.6331
-90.2778
Neighborhood: Saint Louis
What People Are Saying About Forest Park Boathouse
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – During chilly winter months, patrons at this lakeside restaurant and bar warm themselves by the massive fireplace while dining on family-friendly finger foods, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. But in warmer months, families and couples flock here to partake in a beautiful lake view (from the outdoor patio), live music, and pedal and rowboat rentals.
06/01/09
great venue, horrible food!
by sia21 at Citysearch
i love this location! it overlooks a small lake/pond in forest park. pets are welcome, which is nice, but the ducks are fearless. the server was weird, but not bad. do not order the quesadilla! gross! it was greasy and floppy. the fries were pretty good though. would be a great place to take kids.
- Pros: awesome location
- Cons: bad food!
07/22/08
BAD Food!
by snopisces at Citysearch
This is a "St. Louis Institution," so I've been told. I made reservations online, which seemed to work after I sternly reminded them of my "reservation" (however, they still didn't recognize me once I got there). First - the food: It's is "okay" at best. My family was in town, and we are healthy eaters (not ridiculous tree-hugging hippie eaters....just not fried EVERYTHING). Our attempts to select anything remotely healthy were lost. And, the house casserole was fatty, tasteless, and disgusting. Second - service SUCKED - Our waiter messed up our side order of pancakes (and even the "one pancake" he brought was bland), and despite having scrambled eggs on the menu, he refused to serve us any sunny-side-up??? I bet if I had asked for eggs to be deep fried, that baby would have come out with a smile and a huge pat of butter on top! Don't waste your money.
- Pros: Fat people watching during the summer.
- Cons: Sub-prime food and bad service.
09/24/07
Horrible customer service
by alison11 at Citysearch
This was my second trip to the Boathouse. The food was good the first time, but service was horrible. We were giving it a second chance...Be prepared to wait a very long time. We were quoted approx 30 minutes for the two of us, but waited about 45, which is fine, I have worked in restaurants, I know how that can be. However, literally half of the restaurant was empty. Tables remained dirty for approx 15-20 minutes. The staff was unbelievable unfriendly and did not offer any explanation for the long wait. Once our name was called the hostess ran so far in front of us, we actually lost her in the restaurant. Then sat us at a dirty table. She offered no apologies for that either, in fact she didn't even speak to us. We sat for literally 10 minutes before anyone came over...Again the restaurant was HALF empty. We left before anyone actually came over. This place could be such a gem, too bad it's horribly managed.
- Pros: Good food, if you ever get it.
- Cons: Horrendous customer service.
The Details on Forest Park Boathouse
Know Before You Go:
This is a pet- and child-friendly place. If you are averse to either, avoid the Boathouse on weekends.
Save Time:
The restaurant is packed on weekends; call ahead for reservations to avoid a long wait.
Category:
City Legislators, Barbecue Restaurants, Restaurants, City Offices, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Gift Certificate, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, View Dining, Dancing, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Happy Hour, Live Music, Fireplace, Bar Scene
Outdoor Recreation Services:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
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