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4.0 410 reviews
#3 of 26 American in Niceville
#4 of 58 Restaurants in Niceville
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124 N John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32580-1045
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+1 850-678-2805
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STARTERS
Boathouse Boom Boom Shrimp
A Boathouse favorite! Fried bay shrimp tossed in a rich and spicy pepper sauce
$9.99
Smoked Tuna Dip
With choice of crackers or cucumber slices
$9.49
Cheese Sticks
Fried mozzarella cheese with marinara
$8.99
Crab & Shrimp Dip
Crab and shrimp in a blend of cream cheese and spinach, served hot with tortilla chips
$9.99
Fried Dill Pickle Chips
With creamy ranch dressing
$7.99
Oysters on the Half Shell
1/2 Dozen $9.99
Dozen $18.99
Coconut Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp lightly coated with a flaky coconut breading, served with zesty orange dipping sauce
$9.99
Spicy Calamari
Calamari rings and tentacles lightly breaded and dusted with Cajun seasoning, served with our house spicy basil aioli
$9.99
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
Marinated mushroom caps with shrimp and crab stuffing, baked with parmesan cheese
$8.49
Fried Gator Bites
With a side of tiger sauce
$10.99
SOUPS & SALADS
Lobster Shrimp Bisque
A rich and creamy bisque made from Maine lobster, Gulf shrimp, and finished with a hint of sherry
Cup $4.79
Bowl $5.99
Seafood Gumbo
Classic Creole-style gumbo packed with hearty garden vegetables, shrimp, fish, scallops, and andouille sausage
Cup $4.79
Bowl $5.99
Soup & Salad
Your choice of caesar or house salad paired with seafood gumbo or lobster shrimp bisque
$8.99
House Salad
A blend of assorted greens, garden vegetables, mandarin oranges, crispy sweet onions, and our house-made orange vinaigrette dressing
$6.99
Add Chicken $3.00
Add Shrimp or Cobia $4.00
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine with herb croutons, shredded parmesan cheese, and classic creamy caesar dressing
$7.49
Add Chicken $3.00
Add Shrimp or Cobia $4.00
Coconut Chicken Salad
Coconut breaded chicken on fresh mixed greens, cucumbers, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, crispy onions, honey-roasted nuts, and orange vinaigrette dressing
$9.99
Coconut Shrimp Salad
Shrimp coated with coconut bread crumbs over fresh garden greens, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy onions, honey-roasted nuts, and orange vinaigrette dressing
$10.99
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Atlantic salmon served over a bed of mixed greens with feta cheese, black olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro-lime vinaigrette
$11.99
Boom Boom Shrimp Salad
Spicy boom boom shrimp over a bed of assorted greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and ranch dressing
$10.99
Hot Crawfish Salad
Plump Louisiana crawfish tails lightly fried and piled high on a fresh bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy sweet onions, and black olives, served with dijon vinaigrette
$10.99
LUNCH FEATURES
Add a Side Salad to Any Entree for Only $2.79!
Boathouse Parmesan
A Boathouse Landing favorite! Baked mild white fish with Italian bread crumbs and fresh shredded parmesan cheese, served with house rice and fresh vegetables
$9.99
Shrimp & Grits
A southern classic. Large Gulf shrimp served over stewed tomatoes with andouille sausage, peppers, onions, and corn, with our house-made lightly fried grit cake
$11.99
Snapper Almondine
Grilled yellowtail snapper topped with almonds and lemon butter, served with house rice and fresh vegetables
$11.99
Sirloin Steak
Grilled 6 oz 1855© sirloin served with French fries and fresh vegetables. Our 1855© certified Black Angus beef provides superior marbling, resulting in unmatched tenderness and taste
$14.99
Mahi & Shrimp Étouffée
Bronzed mahi-mahi with shrimp and andouille sausage étouffée, served over a bed of house rice
$12.99
Cobia
Your choice of grilled, blackened, or bronzed cobia topped with lemon beurre blanc, served with house rice and fresh vegetables
$10.99
Shrimp Étouffée
Sautéed Gulf shrimp with peppers and onions in a spicy New Orleans-style étouffée over house rice
$9.99
Tropical Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with our Boathouse maple and lime glaze, topped with mango pico de gallo, served with house rice and a side of fresh vegetables
$9.99
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
Skewered Gulf shrimp with fresh green and red peppers, onions, and lemon butter, served with house rice and fresh vegetables
$11.99
Boathouse Feature
Ask your server about today's special!
FRIED PLATTERS
All fried platters are served with Caribbean slaw and French fries
Seafood Platter
A combination of fried bay shrimp, local fish, and fried jerk-seasoned Caribbean lobster bites with your choice of cocktail or tartar sauce
$12.99
Fried Grouper Fingers
Served with tartar sauce
$11.99
Coconut Chicken Tenders
with zesty orange sauce
$8.99
Fried Snapper
Yellowtail snapper served with tartar sauce
$10.99
Boathouse Fried Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp served with cocktail sauce
$11.99
Coconut Shrimp
Served with zesty orange sauce
$10.99
PASTAS
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled or blackened chicken served over fettuccine tossed in creamy alfredo sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
$10.99
Shrimp Alfredo
Sautéed domestic bay shrimp tossed with fettuccine in creamy alfredo sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
$11.99
Cajun Bayou Pasta
Sautéed gator and andouille sausage tossed with peppers, onions, and penne pasta in a spicy Cajun sauce
$12.99
Pasta of the Day
Our chef's daily creation using today's fresh ingredients!
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SANDWICHES
On ciabatta with shredded lettuce and tomato, served with house-made potato chips and Caribbean slaw. Substitute French fries for $0.99
Cobia
Prepared grilled, blackened, or fried
$10.99
Mahi - Mahi
Prepared grilled, blackened, or fried
$9.99
Fried Shrimp
Crispy fried bay shrimp
$9.99
BUILD YOUR OWN
On brioche with shredded lettuce and tomato, served with house-made potato chips and Caribbean slaw. Substitute French fries for $0.99. Sautéed Onions / $0.59, Sautéed Mushrooms / $0.59, Jalapeños / $0.59, American or Swiss Cheese / $0.59, Applewood Smoked Bacon / $1.49, Pickles / $0.59, Basil Mayonnaise / $0.29
Burger
1/2 lb 1855© Black Angus beef burger. Our 1855© premium brand uses the finest corn-fed USDA certified Black Angus, ensuring ideal marbling for the most flavorful and juicy beef
$9.99
Chicken Sandwich
Served grilled or blackened
$8.99
BOATHOUSE TACOS
Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos
Fried bay shrimp tossed in our signature boom boom sauce, served in flour tortillas with lettuce, green onions, cheese, and a side of chips & salsa
$10.99
Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened fish in soft flour tortillas with pico de gallo, lettuce, shredded cheese, cucumber wasabi aioli, and a side of chips & salsa
$9.99
Lobster Tacos
Fried jerk-seasoned Caribbean lobster bites, served in flour tortillas with lettuce, topped with mango-salsa and our coconut-cucumber wasabi drizzle, and a side of chips & salsa
$11.99
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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
CUISINES
American, Bar, Seafood
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront
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Reviewed September 25, 2020 via mobile
Great Ate here Twice

We live in Texas stay on Okaloosa Island FWB in September. This is one of our Favorite places well worth a 25 minute drive for the great food and location on the Bayou. We were lucky to have Morgan as our server both times. She...is pleasant and efficient excellent service, Thank you . First time with son and his wife. Both had fresh Mahi, I had a giant seafood platter, wife coconut chicken. Second time tonight with sister, friend Sue and my wife. Enjoyed the Hush Puppies w Strawberry butter. Sue had the crab cake app my sister and I Grouper Ponchetrain and wife Coconut Chicken salad.. All tasty. Finished off splitting Key Lime Pie and Rich lava cake and coffee. Have a week left before heading home maybe return again. If not see you next year . Richard and DarleneMore

Date of visit: September 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded September 29, 2020

Thank you for coming in and thank you for your fabulous review! We are honored to be one of your favorites. Thank you again and we are looking forward to your next visit.

Reviewed June 13, 2020 via mobile
Not pleased with the food

Ordered a bowl of Seafood gumbo and what a major disappointment. For $5.99 I received a small bowl that had about a quarter inch of what I guess was gumbo but did not have the consistency of any I have ever had, plus it was...covered in a huge mound of yellow rice. Who uses yellow rice in gumbo anyway? My wife ordered a fish sandwich that consisted of a piece of fish cooked so long it was like rubber. Not very Happy with the food but the service was good. Won't be returning for a whileMore

Date of visit: June 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded June 17, 2020

Thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not of the quality you expected. Serving fresh food is our standard, and it sounds like the food you were served was not up to par. Your comments will be...More

Reviewed May 23, 2020 via mobile
Great fresh fried shrimp.

We visited twice this trip to Destin. I had fried shrimp both visits. My wife had cheese stick and salad one visit and chicken pasta second visits. The frozen drink were very good. Food and service was great. We have visited often over the last...20 years always good.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded May 27, 2020

Hi David! Thank you for taking a moment to review us. We are happy to hear both of your visits were enjoyable. Thank you for your continued business and we hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed March 13, 2020
It was great!

The food was really well! Our server was Gabby G and she was very attentive and helpful and had a great attitude, the food was nice and hot and I recommend the shrimp Alfredo myself and you can’t miss out on that delicious seafood for...sure! All servers were kind and friendly as well and made the environment more welcoming!More

Date of visit: March 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded March 20, 2020

Hi Gregory. Thank you for checking us out. We are thrilled to hear that your visit to the Boathouse Landing was so wonderful. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for taking a moment to leave us such a great review.

Reviewed March 9, 2020 via mobile
Great Local Restaurant

We were out for a drive and came upon this restaurant just outside of Niceville. We had the seafood platter and the coconut shrimp salad. The food waa delicious, served at the right temperature and the service was excellent! The salad is served with a...lovely homemade citrus dressing. My husband loved the fried fish on his seafood platter.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded March 20, 2020

HI Claudette, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with others. We are thrilled to hear you have a great visit with us. We hope to see you again in the near future.

Reviewed March 8, 2020
GOING DOWNHILL

Was here several months ago and the salmon was like shoe leather but my wife really enjoyed the shrimp skewer. Thought we'd give them another try. Little things first. Hostess asked how everything tasted I mentioned the water was terrible. The response "I know, it's...Valparaiso water and I won't drink it" No separate fork for the salad, no teaspoon for the hot tea and the tea is served in a soup cup On the more serious side, the shrimp on the shrimp skewer was like rubber. The shrimp pasta dish I had was okay but couldn't compare with the pasta dish they discontinued a couple of years ago. This pasta special was in my mind anything but special. On the plus side the service was good, the salad was good as were the hush puppies and we always enjoy the atmosphere.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded March 16, 2020

Hi Walter. We are very sorry our food and service fell short of your expectations. Your experience is in no way a reflection of the standard we strive for. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Your comments will be addressed with...More

Reviewed March 8, 2020 via mobile
This place was outstanding!!

This place was outstanding!! Waitstaff to management. Food was amazing! Grouper, shrimp, and scallops all cooked to perfection!

Date of visit: March 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded March 16, 2020

Thank you Josh for taking a moment to review us. We are very happy to hear how enjoyable your experience was. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed March 5, 2020
Good seafood in a great location

Good seafood. I had the broiled platter. It was good with one exception. The steamed veggies were old, over cooked and served cold! After I ordered the waitress brought hope of a unique dining experience...hot hushpuppies with Strawberry butter as a side. A very Unique...and tasty combo. The meal disappointed however. The prices are good and the food was okay. Check it out and try something other than the broiled platter. I'll be back.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded March 16, 2020

Hi Robert. Although we did not impress you during your most recent visit, we are thankful that you are willing to give us another try. We will do our very best to ensure you leave happy. Thank you for taking a moment to share your...More

Reviewed February 29, 2020
Great Place

Had lunch here and both the food and service were great. Our server, Louise was exceptional. She made it a great dining experience. Prices were very reasonable and the view was great.

Date of visit: February 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded March 2, 2020

Thank you for coming in Mark! We are so pleased to hear your enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed February 5, 2020 via mobile
Chilling like we Floridians do

Anything boathouse related is a good time! Place always makes you feel welcomed plus the staff and food is always awesome. Thx for the memories and good times boathouse 🛥🍺🍻🥳 never disappointed!

Date of visit: February 2020
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JessicaK0207, Marketing at Boathouse Landing, responded to this reviewResponded February 12, 2020

Johnathan, thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are delighted to hear our team is able to make your visits so memorable . We are truly thankful for your kind words and we are very excited for your next visit.

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They do take reservations. I would make them just in case, as I did when we went, but then ended up not needing them anyway.
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They are flexible. Go w/fresh salad and fresh Gulf fish grilled. See their website boathouselanding Check menu and call before you go...worth the trip to eat a relaxed meal overlooking historic Boggy Bayou. Al Capone liked... More
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It would be a great place for your dinner but this time of the year it would have to be inside eating , we ate out on the deck it was beautiful. I hope that helps you . Congrats on your wedding.
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