The Boathouse Cafe - Tannersville

I had a great lobster roll in a town where you can't see the ocean. Great, not good. It may have been the best I ever had. I'm out driving yesterday afternoon with my beautiful wife look at the leaves turn color on Platts Cove Road. It's a seasonal road for a very good reason: it winds like an alarm clock. Our route takes us past the lake and my wife wants some photos. The chef Tim was outside so I started speaking with him. Place was owned by the man who owns the Grey Lady in Montauk on Long Island. He told me what was on the menu. I decided to try dinner there that night. Good choice. The bride had the fried shrimp: batter was light and crispy. Cocktail sauce was fresh and homemade. Yum. I had a massive lobster roll. I mean the roll was the usual size, but there was a whole claw of juicy delicious lobster with drawn butter sitting on that bun. You can't usually get decent seafood in the Catskills. But you can here. And, hell: it's next to a pretty lake and has outdoor seating. Highest recommendation.

The Chili was VERY Spicy and not very hearty. Tasted like Red-hot sauce was used. I like Hot, but it was almost too spicy to enjoy.Parking: Plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Food and location are great but the one star review is in hopes of driving change. The restaurant does not provide recycling bins and the clientele has been throwing aluminum cans In the trash. The fact that in the 21st century and adult human would think this is remotely acceptable is beyond disgraceful to the point where this restaurant should be fined. There is no excuse. To top it off the restaurant does not provide water to patrons, instead offering to sell water in plastic bottles. Please grow up and join the civilized world.

I really enjoyed the food drinks. Lovely spot next to a park/playground, lake, and walking path.A bit pricey for a full meal- but the seafood is delicious and hard to find elsewhere around here. The sides and snacks are very affordable and of good portion size.I look forward to visiting here again and expanding this review further!

Stopped in for a lobster roll and for a walk around the area. Everyone was friendly and the food was fantastic. Outdoor seating, a big playground area, a walking path, a lake with rentals, and cornhole out back. Definitely a dope spot.