The Boathouse

Super tolles Essen. Ich würde mehrere starters empfehlen, damit noch Platz für Nachtisch da ist.
Ich hatte Muscheln in Tomatensauce und die Jakobsmuscheln auf Blutwurst. Echt sehr lecker. Der Nachtisch war der Hammer, sticky toffey Pudding mit Eis hausgemacht. Wenn ich wieder mal in der Nähe bin, werde ich auf jeden Fall mal wieder vorbeischauen.

The Boathouse is one a of a few well known restaurants along Queensferry’s high street. As the other reviewers pointed out, there is actually a restaurant, bar and a bistro section. The restaurant side of things specialises in fish.
i have to say I didn’t have a great time here. Not because it wasn’t a nice restaurant. It was clean, friendly, and yes there is a fantastic view of the Forth. But this place really isn’t for vegetarians. Basically everything is fish. If you are a vegetarian be prepared to only eat starters or the tapas (even the nachos I was going to go for only came in beef variety).
I can’t rate The Boathouse too low because I can appreciate that for lovers of fish, and general flesh-​eaters, this place is really nice. The fish my friend was eating did smell nice and they certainly seemed to appreciate it.
As with most seafood expect to pay a little extra. Prices for main meals are around £10, which compared to Edinburgh averages still isn’t bad at all.

I came here on one of my first trips to Edinburgh. Apart from being set in the very pretty South Queensferry, the Boat house has the advantage of a great view of the Bridges. I ate at the bistro section and I really enjoyed my food (scallops) and the waitress was lovely and even though we hadn’t booked a table (we were 4 people) managed to squeeze us close to the window. Prices are a little above average, although this always depends on your budget.

The Boat House has 3 sections: upstairs is a cocktail bar, and downstairs is The Restaurant and The Bistro (emphasis on the capital letters). I ate at The Bistro which has a more changing menu (so it seems — it was new and apparently quite different from the recent visit of my dining companions) and is more casual than The Restaurant. It also isn’t quite so strictly seafood.
That being said, everyone in our small party (4) had seafood. I enjoyed some delicious and well-​prepared scallops after having a really tasty starter of fried brie and jam. My mind is drawing a complete blank as to what I had for dessert, but I do recall that I liked it! The hot chocolate was smooth and delicious as well.
The Boat House is on my list for repeat visits. I enjoyed my dinner there and the waitstaff were quite welcoming! I’m marking the price range as «spendy» as I had both a starter and a dessert, but you can certainly eat there for less!

bistrop and formal dining room. an absolute must the views over the forth are simply amazing. no booking needed for the bistro but always busy. also hs seats outside right on the forth. Small formal dining room but you must book ahead. only minus is that menu is not changed often enough if you go regularly

we have been here a fair few times now and every time the food gets better! although its quite posh, there is no stuffiness, and whether you want a full meal or just a couple of starters, the waiter is always most courteous :) try the specials though, seafood is always featured somewhere on the menu, being so close to the
fact if the tide is in you are almost out at sea! beautiful views (time it right for a sea sunset), fabulous food and great service = 5 stars!