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| - I know I haven't lived in Vegas long enough to declare this, but since it's the Internet and I can do whatever I want, I'll go ahead and say it: The Boat House is one of the best kept secrets in the city!
I know it's a bold statement, and yes, it does require a few qualifiers. First of all, it's technically not in Vegas at all, it's in Boulder City. The fact is, it's just a quick drive away for one of the best spots to have lunch.
It's also worth mentioning that the food is good, but it's only a small part of why this place is special... I'll get to that.
Let me warn you, this place is tucked away at the end of a dock at Lake Mead Marina, so to get here you'll have to pay the park fee. I think it's something like $8 a car, which makes it a more expensive lunch, but totally worth it. My wife and I have recently purchased the annual national park pass so we can come here as much as we want without paying the fee each time. If you enjoy the restaurant and everything the area has to offer, I recommend investing in this as well.
The main reason to drive all this way to eat in a recreational area is the view. I'm sure I'm capable of describing the wonderful mountainous area, with its clear skies and colorful lake to you. I could talk about the animals, and their habitats.. But somehow I don't think my words are enough to even begin to describe the beauty of this place. And you can have lunch here, right over the water, at the end of the dock, overlooking the beautiful lake.
Don't expect elegance, however. This place wears it's age like an old sweater, frilling but functional. It looks like it was built in the 70's and never updated.
But don't let that fool you, the cooks know how to run their kitchen. The food looks and tastes like it was made with love. Their vast menu will overwhelm you with possibility, and sometimes that's a very welcome feeling. Here, it definitely is, because all of the menu items seem pretty enticing and everything is so reasonable. It's like the menu was frozen in time as well. You can get a huge lunch for well under $10. Now I hope the folks at The Boat House don't read this and jack up the prices, but this place is probably the best value around.
I've tried a few different things and I haven't been let down. The grilled BBQ chicken sandwich, the catfish sandwich, both great. Lately my wife and I have been splitting the club sandwich (avocado added) because it's such a generous portion and we both like this plate the best anyway. Nothing too unique about it, it's a standard club, but thicker and more stately than your average deli place.
No matter what though, you have to order some onion rings or hush puppies for an appetizer. These things are exceptional. Really, you just have to trust me on this. And make sure you ask for their ranch to dip them in. They will bring you out a squeeze bottle for you to serve yourself (the way it should be).
The servers are always friendly and happy to see you.
We always come for lunch around 1pm and are usually the only ones there. The most I've ever seen is three tables.
It's usually pretty hot out so we take a table inside by the window. The best way to experience this place, however, is outside on the patio. You get to eat right out on the water, and the servers don't seem to mind at all.
For the low price, good food, great service, and phenomenal views this place offers, you really can't go wrong with making a trip out here as often as you can.
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