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The Boat Club

1380 Wisconsin Ave, at the The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish, MT 59937-3338
406-863-4040
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Ranked #29 of 52 restaurants in Whitefish
Price range: $10 - $38
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Highway 93
Description: Voted "The Best Restaurant in Whitefish." Join us for the only lakefront dining in Whitefish. Our lounge menu features a variety of crispy salads, tasty sandwiches, wraps and fresh made specialty pizzas available for lunch and dinner. The dinner menu features steak and seafood options and Montana classics with a touch of Pacific flair. The Boat Club has a wine list to complement any meal. All desserts are freshly prepared with nightly specials tempting the taste buds. Local organic produce is used in salads, sides and desserts when available.
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Medicine Hat, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We have eaten here numerous times over the years spin e it opened. The view and amenities are amazing, hard to beat! The food, however has always been lack lustre! Their menu has not changed much over the years and does not offer a very good variety to accommodate multiple members of a party. Worth going for a drink and... More

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Buhl, Idaho
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

The food was delicious and the atmosphere warm and elegant. We were glad to be able to make reservations on Open Table.

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Minneapolis, MN
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Smoked trout benedict for breakfast, excellent. Terrific value on jumbo shrimp and crablegs at their regular seafood buffet. Teh authentic furnishings and vintage prints add to the comfortable feel.

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Calgary, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

I was at this restaurant twice. Once in the summer and once in the winter and both times I found the food very disappointing and over priced. The claim to fame is the beautiful view of the lake and the chance to see the sunset on the patio.

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See 5 more reviews by DJost for Whitefish
Missoula, Montana
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52 reviews 52 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

One of my favorite places to go, especially when the weather allows siting out on the deck. There aren't very many nice lake front restaurants like this one in the Flathead valley.

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See 2 more reviews by m3montana for Whitefish
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37 reviews 37 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013 via mobile

We had excellent service but the menu has changed since I was last there. Chicken is the same price as steak and seafood! Smaller portions but the prices have gone up and wasn't especially impressed with the meal I had- big disappointment because the location and atmosphere is beautiful!

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See 4 more reviews by MontanaLaura for Whitefish
Tampa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

The salmon dinner as perfectly cooked, served at the correct temperature along with a just right portion of tasty vegetables. (All this to a group of 35 at once.) Huckleberry dessert was very tasty, too. Service was very friendly and accommodating. The view of the large lake at sunset is stunningly beautiful from the windows and the connected wood deck.

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Seattle
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Need I say more? Beautiful location and accommodation, we stayed here over the long weekend and were very happy with the friendliness of the hotel staff. The restaurant and food on the other hand was a great disappointment. Except for the necessary after skiing drink, we won't waste our money. Tried a restaurant within walking distance the next night called... More

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See 3 more reviews by Melissa P for Whitefish
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013 via mobile

I have stayed and eaten at this place a number of times over the years. The food is always consistent - and while nothing extraordinary for the seasoned gourmand, it's exactly what you'd expect at a lodge like this. I will be back for sure!

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Edmonton, Alberta
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

We stayed at the Lodge for a wedding, and spent quite a bit of time in The Boat Club. Just for cocktails and snacks (wings and pizza) as we were busy with other things. Always had a great atmosphere and they had some theme nights like trivia going. Looked at the menu, and while I didn't sample anything bigger than... More

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