The Boat in North Bay

225 Memorial Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 4G6, Canada

★★★★☆
(555 reviews)
Categories: Bar & grill Restaurant

About

North Bay's Lakeside Landmark Restaurant and Bar

Website
theboatnorthbay.com
Address
225 Memorial Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 4G6, Canada
Plus Code
8G6H+6M North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
12 PM–2 AM
Saturday
12 PM–2 AM
Sunday
12–7 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Live music Live performances
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Food Food at bar Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
555 reviews

Most Mentioned

lake (27) atmosphere (24) fish and chips (15) summer (14) sunset (9) tacos (8) evening (7) deck (6) dog (6) poutine (5)
5 stars
266
4 stars
160
3 stars
50
2 stars
32
1 stars
47
★★★★
August 31, 2024

Very relaxing and easygoing place. Cold beers and ok food.

★★★★★
August 28, 2024

Loved it!! The food was very tasty. Our whole group really liked what we ordered. The staff was very friendly, efficient and attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere we couldn't have asked for better. The view was beautiful and the little chipmunks kept us entertained...lol Definitely going back!! Sorry no photos this time folks!!

★★
August 22, 2024

Tried The Boat on our drive through town. We each got fish. The fish tasted like it wasn’t cooked. The waitress never came to check on us. The condiment bottles were disgusting, they needed a wipe down. It is a pet friendly spot but they didn’t even offer our pup water. This place only has location going for it which in my opinion is the only reason it is still open. Would not visit again.

★★★★★
August 7, 2024

Beautiful patio next to the marina. Nostalgic boat servers your food outdoors. Pickerel fish tacos (4) were awesome. Grease the restaurant uses for the onion rings, french fries, and the fish is top notch. Not greasy with excellent flavor. Dog friendly . Recommend this spot.

★★★
August 5, 2024

Our server didn’t come to check on us at all and it wasn’t even busy. There was a duck walking around the patio that was cool. The band started but stopped part way through the second song so we decided to leave.

★★★★★
June 18, 2024

While the patio could use some updating and newer furniture would be a delight, it's still a stunning place to dine with a view in the summer. If you're passing through North Bay or relaxing here with friends, be sure to visit this restaurant on the waterfront. The food is fresh, tasty, and served quickly. The waitresses are very friendly and professional

★★★★
July 24, 2022

Can not be missed if in North Bay !!!!! The restaurant/ bar/ night club/ patio is just amazing. The food is next level and so are the drinks. Reasonably priced and a unique concept. Sunsets from the patio are unreal. The vibe makes you go crazy. Things which can be improved are outdoor seating, it’s all weathered. Do not miss their night party on weekends, it’s crazy and the crowd is amazing too. Must visit

★★★★
July 14, 2021

I’ve been here a few times and I really love this place. Excellent location by the water and the staff are always very friendly. I’ve had fish and chips here, many times. And it’s always very good. I had the fish tacos here for the first time and it really needs improvement, the taste just isn’t there. The tortilla was like a bread, too thick. Fish didn’t have the taste and the sauce was over powering. Hope the management sees this and makes a change. I can’t reduce the rating based on the fish tacos, the rest of the food is very good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great atmosphere, have a bite and a beer, while you look out over the lake. Food is generally good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious Nachos, big portions, beautiful venue overlooking Lake Nipissing

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Drinks are watered down. Can t even tell if there is alcohol in this. For $10 cover charge this is criminal. Just discussed. The atmosphere is nice but not worth a dime with these drinks. Atms did not work either. Spent half the night in line. Great opportunity here but it s wasted on BS for nothing. Disappointed.

October 22, 2024

The place is closed and fenced off drove miles for nothing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Hard to beat the view from the bow as you eat a great meal.

September 22, 2024

Overpriced, could use a facelift and the drinks are not mixed very stong with a boatload of ice.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I can t comment on the food because we left after we heard the customer behind us refuse to pay for the three inch thick batter on the pickerel. We did see the batter, it was very thick for such a delicate fish. Had a sangria which was delicious and a Coors - can t go wrong there. The server was adorable and very friendly, but the service, that she apologized for, was very slow and we never received our waters. Parking: Free city parking Kid-friendliness: Picnic tables Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps and picnic tables

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good place for a corporate event

September 22, 2024

Drove all the way there from southern Ontario. My wife made reservations a month ago for her BIRTHDAY and it s closed and all fenced in. Without a notification.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great place. The food was way better than I expected, and the service was great as well. I will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Friendly staff serving excellent food and drink as we sat outside on deck enjoying beautiful Lake Nipissing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

delicious and fresh fish , amazing service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

great fish and chips, very friendly staff

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Dropped in for a quick lunch and a drink.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very nice, friendly place. Food was very and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Tables and chairs are not clean. Dust is everywhere and before judging I checked well, it wasnt from the same day. Cocktails quality was 5.5-6 out of 10, alcohol percentage was low. ( Im certified Bartender) The rest of all was amazing suggested. I hope my review will reach the team and they will try to make it better!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Calamari and salad where great. Service can be spotty but youre there for the views....

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great service. Had PLT - pickerel lettuce tomato. Fish is moist, flaky and crispy. Onion rings are commercial frozen stuff and got soggy fast.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wonderful service, great prices, food was delicious!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

There is a large terrace around the boat to sit on with a view of the lake, it is fantastic. The food you can order there is okay but it didnt blow me away personally.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Delicious food, especially their plank breads, super yummy drinks and amazing atmosphere being on an old cheif boat and next to the water enjoying the sun and chilling at picnic tables! Absolutely recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delightful

July 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Ordered greek salad cucumbers were slimmy. Dressing wasnot traditional Greek but creamy. Food isnot good Food

July 22, 2024

Poorly ran business.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food is awesome and servers are very polite & nice. The location deserves 5 stars too.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very enjoyable topped off with fireworks

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Awesome Location overlooking lake nipissing. Small but good menu. Best poutine I ve ever had. Excellent service. I don t live in north bay but I visit family each year and come back every year. Highly recommend this spot .

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The staff is very friendly but the ship how I remember it is not being well taken care of and as a historical site I think its time the owners put some money into her before the city gets involved

June 22, 2024

The Pickeral was good except the three of us had it, one was hot, one was warm and the other cold. Weather was terrible so we were forced to eat inside and were shocked to see what a dump the boat is. Server was great, tried to help us in all ways.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

First time to visit North Bay, we drove 4 hours for a Beatle Mania tribute concert. It was the perfect atmosphere at the waterfront. Prices and food were excellent. We had a wonderful time. Highly reccommended

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Was closed for the season

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was ok. Our server was so nice! So thats a plus. She did everything right. However, the food and dining area were, meh. - the table we got was so wobbly! Fix that please. It made it hard to eat. - Was kinda annoyed by the fact that theres no free refills on pop. Ok, at least the server again did everything right and let me know beforehand. - I ordered the house pickerel. Which Ill admit was averagly good (and a pretty decent size). But for the most expensive thing there, I expected a little more than good. And the little amount of tartar sauce was laughable. As a place thats supposed to be a staple of North Bay, it was just ok. Wish it was a little more.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent place to stop for a patio pint and a snack. Not many options in North Bay for lakeside patios; nice to have this.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

You dont go here for the food, only the view.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great location on the waterfront

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just stopped by for a quick drink. Nice view of Lake Nipissing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was awesome.Not a long wait.Workers happy and polite.Very yummy food and you get lots for the cost.Will def visit again

December 22, 2023

Took an hour to get greasy burnt fried garbage that they call food.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place to get a cold adult beverage and a bite to eat and you can not beat the views.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great space and food! Stayed at the Hilton nearby and took a quick walk to The Boat. Food was quick and tasty, service was friendly. Nice job guys!

December 22, 2023

My wife and my self injoy going to the boat in the summer, last Saturday we went for lunch july 8 at 1:00p.m. the hostess ask me (a table for two) I replied yes and she took us to a picnic table, I told her I couldnt sit at a picnic table I have a bad back and ask her if we could sit at a table on the deck, there was 5 empty tables that I could see maybe more she said to me I cant sit you there you have to sit here because of the way we have the servers set up, I said to her I dont care if the service is slow I cant sit at a picnic table, she then said to me have a nice day. I said to her I cant believe you dont want my business. I cant believe this place will not accommodate some one with a small disability. Good thing I was not in a wheelchair. I guess there business is doing very well and they can pick and choose who they want to serve we will never be back again. P.S. we went to another restaurant and spend $150

★★★
December 22, 2023

Food ok. Was surprised to see their 8.50 poutine consisted of frozen fries. Please bring a glass when you serve beer as most dont drink out of the bottle and please clean your glass panels as they are covered with cob webs intertwined when shad flies. :(

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

An incredible view of the lake! Very good and fast service, cold beer and good food. Great experience. I really liked it . Parking: Many vacancies available.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a real gem in North Bay. There is no better location. The staff are awesome. Always a great atmosphere. The food and drinks hit the spot too. A must do if you re new to North Bay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good place for families Venessa our server was super friendly and they have Pickerel!!!!! A must stop when is North Bay Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

All great things. Food can be better, as they ran out of mash potatoes however it was the night of ribfest fireworks and it was perfect. I couldnt have asked for a better atmosphere and seating arrangement. Would attend again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful view of the lake and delicious food, especially the pickerel!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful lakeside patio, great food and very friendly staff that allows dogs on the patio. They even gave our dog a bowl with fresh cold water on a hot day. Thank you guys !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good service and beautiful view.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was just at the waterfront for a morning stroll as I havent been in several years. The boat was closed as its too early, but it makes me sad to see it looking tattered and unloved. The good and service might be just fine, but its way past time the boat got a paint job and the windows covered in plywood were repaired. Its not like the owner cant afford it...

December 22, 2023

Terrible service! Cold food When we said our food was cold the server replied with well it has been out for awhile. Asked to move tables due to rambunctious and loud neibouring table - told no due to reserved seating yet patio was 3/4 empty! Dont waste your money here!

December 22, 2023

Never again,had reservation for 11 at 5:30 aug.12 only to arrive and its not even open with no call to let us know they where closed.Big shout out to Average Joes for taking us on short notice with great food and great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Spectacular location overlooking Lake Nippising. Very friendly service and great food.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Perfect view of the sunset

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great staff

December 22, 2023

Terrible experience. I ordered the chicken parmesan and 3 hours later they gave me a salad. Dont waste your time or money, eat somewhere else.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved the food here. Got the pickerel tacos and steak pan bread

★★
December 22, 2023

Had buffalo paddle. Chicken kept falling off. The boat paint job really not professional done..and really dont agree with 18% tip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful location with great food! The lakeside view from the patio is spectacular. Friendly service!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little spot especially if you re visiting the area, was super excited to have the criss cross nachos again this year however when ordering it for take out and discovering they were literally a quarter of the portion size as they were for dine in we were immensely disappointed. $26 after tip felt like a rip off for the portion served especially since we d had it before and didn t even come close to finishing it it was so big.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Drove 40 minutes to restaurant. Because website said they were open. And yelp said they were open. Guess What they were not open and dont even have a place to leave message. Thanks for nothing

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful ambiance. Food could definitely do better. We had a wonderful time there.

December 22, 2023

My gf and I had the misfortune of going to this place on the weekend ....never again would we darken the doorstep of this establishment....they didnt have most of the stuff we asked for an the menu ....right down to no malt vinegar....the food was only marginally warm and not of very good quality at all...was possibly the worst 75 $$$ meal ...Ive wasted money on all year ....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot. Brushetta board was fantastic!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful venue. Expensive drinks and really bad, Outdated music. Get a new DJ. Love the location though :)

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Don t even waste your time here. Food is bland with barely any prep. The staff is SO SO RUDEEEEE Ugh! It took our server 20 mins to get a mere glass for my husband to pour his beer in. And when she FINALLY did she literally snapped and stomped Such inexperienced staff with absolutely no courtesy. Such a nice view but such a trashy experience. Never visiting again!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Our first time here was last Saturday. What a great night, good music and dancing. My husband lost his phone at The Boat that night. The staff have been communicating with us over FB messenger and found my husbands phone! Thank you to all the staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

North bay is very beautiful..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Our food was amazing ! Thank you for your great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best pogos ever! I came with my young boys. Perfect summer lunch! Friendly staff, ice cold coronas and delicious food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I had the opportunity to go to the Boat for dinner twice last week, the atmosphere is great, the food was amazing, the drinks were refreshing and very reasonably priced, the service was amazing, and I will definitely being going back a few more times before Summer ends!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food...pleasant staff

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

2 stars only because the waitress was super nice and made us some drinks off the menu upon special request. Food was underwhelming, patio is OK, but the inside of the boat was not air-conditioned and I suffocated in the few minutes I had to spend inside to give my little a diaper change and going to the Lou. Also the place doesnt have change tables for little kids nor a family room. I was sent to the upper section which was empty was very dingy with spider webs everywhere. Will not be going back and do not recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food. Great view. All-round perfect summertime getaway place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent had the goat cheese and cranberry salad with chicken. I am telling you it was phenomenal loved every bite

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Highly Recommended! Great place to have some good dinner and drinks with friends. It was Saturday night so they also had a bar night which was I believe has to be the most happening party in the North Bay. We tried chicken wings, veggie burger, and buffalo chicken paddle and everything tasted great. Cocktail was too sweet for me. The staff is friendly and ofcourse the patio is one of a kind with Lake Nipissing doing it s thing with tall waves. If you re in North Bay, this is the place to go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Woow, this restaurant on the edge of the lake and the marina is superb, the service is courteous and fast, the beer is good and the food is perfect, inexpensive and large portions!! I recommend again and again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Most exalent fish and chips. The 2 pieces were more than enough for 1 peson. Well worth the price.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good service the staff is friendly and great. Its always a blast going there to eat and drink with friends there. Especially when you are treated well by the staff. I will say Steve couldnt ask for a better group of people to work with him and make everyones experience there amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really nice spot to have a pint on the patio by the lake - nice menu - had the pickerel and it was delicious - large piece cooked well - service was excellent Cameron was a top notch server

December 22, 2022

well I order the pogo and fries and so did my daughter hers was fine, but I sent my pogo back 2 times because it was raw not very impressed..

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We ate inside due to poor weather. The place has so much potential but it is run down and very dirty, it really is a shame given the history of the boat. We were sat at a window but moved as it was full of cob webs and dirt. There is no air flow inside and when asked if a window could be opened were advised that they are old and break easy :/ . We ordered poutine, which took a long time to arrive with people that arrived after us being served first. Our waitress was nice but went on lunch and did not return or hand us off to another server. We had to go down to get our bill. Im summary...I would return to dine outside or have a beverage...but never eat inside again.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Watched a bouncer beat up a girl while 12 other bouncer held us back

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Arrive before 930 on weekends or they hit you with a 10 dollar cover charge. Many cocktails off the menu and they try to force a cash bar.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Incredible pub style food and portions are huge..prices are very reasonable especially when you see the amount of food you get ..will most definitely be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best patio, best view, perfect summer spot.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Nice meal although serving a few carrots with an order of wings would be appreciated and is usual. Wings were good, just the right type of sauce on my mild while my partner enjoyed his hotter choice. Coconut shrimp was also good. Very efficient and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere on the water. No hot beverages was a bit of a surprise and is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Many people like coffee with their desert. Invest in a Keurig and a kettle.

December 22, 2022

I asked a bartender to remove a male, that was grabbing women. Nothing happened.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

To be honest the best thing about the boat is the location and the service. The rest was below average. To start with the tables and chairs are old looks like they collected them from Facebook market the tables are clean but they never cleaned the fence around the boat. We ordered the Thai calamari it was disgusting sweet and weird then we got the salmon burger and fish and chips. The burger was ok coleslaw was disgusting and the fries tasted like old oil. The fish was big generous and tasty the sauce with it was not it had no taste almost. They need a new chef new décoré and some fence cleaning and they will be 5 stars. The waitress was very friendly and the food come quickly.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time trying out this restaurant but I wont be returning. The location and view were spectacular and I was allowed to bring my little dog to sit with us at the picnic table, which I was happy about. My son enjoyed his pogo and I enjoyed my Caesar drink but the service was terrible and the wait staff were poorly trained as evidenced by their lack of organization and prioritization. Our waitress was nice but she was very overwhelmed and actually stated to us I feel like a chicken with my head cut off which accurately described what we were witnessing. Our fish and chips was mediocre and I felt quite disappointed overall. This place has so much potential given its location.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service -not good. Poorly trained staff with no management in sight to ensure customers are satisfied. Food -quality not very good. Undercooked fries and fish. Some items were ok such as the corn dog that our boy ordered. But that was it. If you are looking to just have fun and want a nice view and don t really care about quality, then this will work for you. I just know they can do better. I will leave you with a picture of the ketchup bottle that came 15 minutes after I received my fries for some context. The wait staff were overwhelmed and expressed that.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food is decent pub style and view is great. Been a few years since I have been here. Wait staff seemed slightly overwhelmed and service was a bit slow. Staff are very nice and I understand that everyone is having a hard time hiring employees. I would recommend and will be back.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had a wonderful evening here watching the sunset last Saturday. Nice food, everything was good (except the white wine), cool live music, nice friendly staff. Only downside (hence the 4 stars instead of 5) is the state of the restrooms... Dirty and in desperate need of repair.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great service, very good price and nice portion. The fish and chips were excellent

December 22, 2022

Bouncers did not hesitate to touch me and take my stuff without informing me. When i talked to the bouncers about my issues, all they said was yeah and did not care about my comfortability and what I had to say. I am extremely disappointed by my experience and the service I received from the boat. Would not recommend to anybody, at least not for bar nights.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Been here once....The ambience is great. Food is good but not a big menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pretty good selection of food. A little bit pricey on some items. Overall the staff was friendly and professional. Atmosphere for an outdoor setting is excellent. Food was also very good lol.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fast and attentive service and a one of a kind view of boats coming and going from the marina. Have only ever been on the patio which is large picnic tables with umbrellas for shade.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Speed of the food, vibeyness of the patio and quality of the service made me want to come back next time Im in North Bay. Portion size of the fish and chip was generous too. Wasnt much of a breeze so we had a couple of wasps doing the rounds but nothing that can be helped.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Was cool

December 22, 2022

Poor service. Mediocre food with high prices. Constantly battling wasps on the patio. Menus were filthy and needed to be cleaned badly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautiful view of the lake

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not open....should be open...no one answers call. 230pm on a Tuesday. website says open.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Well located directly on the lake, fast and excellent service! Well located directly on the lake, fast and excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing vibes with huge and yummy portions of food...

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The boat was actually old-looking. The wings were just ordinary. Nothing very special except its beside the water.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautiful location and friendly staff.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Mediocre food Filthy menus (stuck together) Forgettable music (2009 RnB on repeat) Wasp infestation Send one of the 17yo running this place to buy some Wasp Traps at Canadian tire. They are cheap effective. Literally $15 dollars to solve a pretty serious problem.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff, yummy food and beautiful location on the lake

December 22, 2022

Needed to email, call repeatedly with no answer, use their Facebook page, then call again to get a reservation. Then when we checked in at their shack still no reservation recorded. They put the five of us at a table on the deck, right in the sun, with an umbrella that would not tilt. The menu was considerably condensed from the menu, posted online, basically pasta and fast food. This was a birthday celebration, that was envisioned being close to the water, and enjoying the sunset with a coffee after a leisurely meal but was a quick bite, accompanied by a not so suttle hint to make tracks, and not linger for the sunset. There were no hot beverages available, so coffee was out of the question anyway. I understand that Covid has taken a toll on restaurants, and would have been able to overlook a few of these problems, but they just kept coming, and made what should have been a fun evening, a disappoint to say the least. On a scale of one to ten for this place I regretfully say 0. The one star you are forced to enter, to post would be only for the scenery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and view on the lake

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ummmm.... a quick sweep could definitely help the patio. Spiders upon spiders. I guess its a boat so its added caracter. Marg was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice view and excellent food and service, a must visit place on your trip to North Bay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Thank you for the great service and the yummy food. Had a great time. Looking forward to coming back next year.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I cant really write a review because The Boat is a seasonal restaurant (summer business) and was therefore closed. It wasnt specified on Google. Looks really pleasant and fun though!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Gorgeous spot to sit in the summer as its right on the lake with a huge outdoor patio. Food was good. Events in the summer. Lots of parking. Staff has been friendly. Its right by the public beach, marina, board walk and carousel too so you can make a day of it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is delicious also its on the water, which makes it great to have drinks or dinner there. Staffs are nice friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The boat is best place to be in the summer. Amazing patio with the best Views in town. Creative menu and cold drinks.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Not open at this time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their pan fried gluten free pickerel is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great service, tasty food!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great view, food is okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great atmosphere and delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The iconic and most happening place in North Bay

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ok food. Friendly staff. A little expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

What a awesome place.. great staff and what a friendly environment. Next time were In north bay we will be back.

December 22, 2021

The food is not acceptable. Wasting the beautiful view on the boat Serving is fast but all are poorly prepared. Salad tasted chemical and not fresh. When we ordered nacho, what they brought me blowed my mind, you call that Nacho!!!!???? And IT S SPECIAL! Seriously? Totally wasted, totally junk. How shame! Whoever want to go there to have a normal dinner night, please rethink about it

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place and food, great experience for my first trip to North Bay

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very nice patio against the water. Polite service.

★★
December 22, 2021

Its only decent during the day

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

currently just about the only option for night life in the city! a fun experience but cover is expensive, drinks are not great as far as variety. during the day their food is fantastic!

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Uninspiring, junky, dirty and bland for a place that takes up so much space and precious shoreline. Can be done so much better. Start with some paint.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Love this place. Sip a caesar and watch a beautiful sunset.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good pickerel

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Today was a great night at the Boat,food was on point,service was great...

December 22, 2021

Wow where do I even begin, since the opening of this restaurant after lockdown I wonder if they hired all inexperienced staff?!?!?. The service was slow, we were never looked after and once we asked to speak to the manager she approached our table and said Whats up? Like we were buddies of hers. Well Ill tell you whats up. Your attitude stinks, so does your service. And after I address my concerns to you your response shouldnt be Well thats your opinion. Find a new job because you are not fit to be manager. They should have stuck you in the kitchen away from customers. First and last time Ill ever return.

December 22, 2021

Man, If I wanted poor service I would have dined at McDonalds. Staff are S.L.O.W. I seen other customers arrive and leave before us. Management is terrible. Too young and unprofessional to be in a position of superiority. Will NOT be returning ever again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was delicious, our server was wonderful and the view was lovely. I would definitely go back

December 22, 2021

Very poor service. Waitress was distracted by friends, I guess. Ignored us and 1 in 4 enjoyed the food.

★★★
December 22, 2021

The atmosphere was nice because you are on the water. The servers were nice but couldn t help me with what type of fish was in the tacos. Later I realized it must be canned fish. They weren t very flavourful either. A restaurant located on the water with a boat is serving canned fish ... I was not impressed. My boyfriends wings were great and the paddle bread was really tasty. Probably won t be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Who doesnt like boats

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is delicious and staff are a very helpful and friendly great environment

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely location, great place to relax. Friendly staff. Downside? Washrooms are dark and dingy.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The setting is very cool. Nothing fancy - simple and easy-going. The food was fine - I had a wrap and my partner had the chicken strips. It filled our bellies but didnt blow our minds.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Views are gorgeous. Fish n chips

December 22, 2021

Terrible food and service to match dont waste your time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Super nice summertime by the water eatery. Staff are very pleasant and its always a great time. 4 stars cause the food is decent but not as great as it could be esp considering the location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Awesome Place, great food, fast, great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very nice waitresses and good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place, great atmosphere, wonderfulnstaff and service. Wound highly recommend if youre ever in the area to pay The Boat a visit

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We planned a last min trip to north bay and when driving by we just had to stop at this cool restaurant! The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing and can I just say the views from the patio ;-) amazing !!! definitely a place we will be recommending to friends who come to visit ! The staff was also helpful when we asked about local attractions we could take our little one too . Thank you for making our experience great !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fantastic motel. Super clean, wonderful room. We will stay here again. Very friendly host.

★★
December 22, 2021

The setting, service and views were excellent and that s why I m giving two stars. The food wasn t very good. I had the calamari which was overcooked and the fish tacos. The fish in the tacos honestly tasted and looked like canned fish. I was expecting breaded fish but it was super wet and salty. My husband had Philly flatbread and it came out cold. The menu needs a lot of improvements!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best burger Ive ever had. Anchor burger I think it was called. Awesome. Great variety of beer. Amazing views of the lake. Great staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food. Outdoor patio is so nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great place for dinner! An amazing sun set!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We ate here with friends a couple weeks ago. The food was excellent. My wife and I had the pickerel(walleye), and it was the best Ive had since the shore dinners when on fishing trips.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was amazing and the management and staff were incredible. Cant wait to go back for the incredible view as well.

December 22, 2021

no accessible washroom. staff didnt even know if their washroom was accessible or not when asked.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

There are wasps everywhere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great atmosphere with a beautiful lake view. Good food very friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Awesome Menu. Best patio in the North on beautiful Lake Nipissing

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good food with a great view

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food. Variety of menu choices. Fair prices. Works well for casual dining or special occasion. Patio over looks the waterfront. Also has a full bar and more of a nightclub scene later into the evening. Sometimes with a live band/musician.