BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT
BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT earns its reputation twice over — 4.7 stars from 20,517 diners and an A, 100/100 from the inspector.
Its most recent inspection on June 25, 2026 cited no violations at all. That puts it among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County. Menus here flag gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.
A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Orange County
Get directions Call (407) 939-2628
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (100/100)
- Violations
- None recorded
- Address
- 1630 E BUENA VISTA BLVD, Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Seafood restaurant, American restaurant, Steak house
- Price
- $30–90
- Rating
- 4.7 stars (20517 reviews)
- Seats
- 600
- Phone
- (407) 939-2628
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Service dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 62% of the 13 reviews. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 5.0, so it reads as a strength.
One subject never comes up here: plate size. The split is 13 positive to 0 negative across 13 rated reviews. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (12 reviews).
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. DBPR last walked in on June 25, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. No violations were recorded at that visit, which is the cleanest result available.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.
Our own analysis of 13 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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My husband and I came here for an anniversary dinner, food was great! (I had the NY steak & mac and cheese) steak was smothered in garlic & butter! Fantastic! 5 STARS! Our server was so polite and nice!
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Waiter (Ben) was very attentive and thoughtful
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Jeremy was awesome. Best waiter we had in years
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Matthew was excellent!!!!
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Matthew was an excellent waitress. Very helpful & friendly. He made my first experience here an enjoyable one. I will definitely be back.
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My only critique is to have candles or some way to keep the bugs from invading your table when you dine outside. Otherwise, everything was great!
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Lauren was fantastic!
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Santos was amazing! This is why we always eat at the boathouse! Fantastic job man.
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Santos was just about the best server I’ve ever had and the meal was the best meal I’ve had in years- truly second to none
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Our server, Santos, was excellent. Great experience!
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Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Matthew and Scott were the best
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Great with allergies— fantastic service! Carlos is a gem!
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First time here and it did not disappoint. Santos took amazing care of us and made our night special.
Overall Score
82 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM to 11 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 25, 2026 · Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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June 23, 2026 · Complaint Full
Administrative determination recommended
4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 8 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 32 — Bathrooms (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
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April 29, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 2 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
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December 17, 2025 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: June 25, 2026