Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant

Ely, MN · Brewpub

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Ely
#12
of 29 restaurants
City Percentile
29%
rating percentile
Address
Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant, 47 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731
Phone
(218) 365-4301
Website
www.boathousebrewpub.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant is a restaurant located in Ely, MN. It is one of 29 restaurants listed in Ely. Its 4.4-star rating is slightly below the Ely city average of 4.6 stars. It ranks #12 of 29 restaurants in Ely. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant

Meet Up At Ely Minnesota's Only Brewpub! The Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant is a place to gather with friends and enjoy great food and drinks We brew a variety of beers in our in-house brewery and offer "to-go" beer growlers in glass and plastic... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Curtis DeCora · Aug 2025

Food was really good, portions were great and on par for what we paid. Service was hit or miss, but our server was busy, so we didn't think much of it. She did a fantastic job of touching tables and popping in to see us. I would highly recommend the Cuban, as it was larger than usual portions of ham and pulled pork.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Ranweiler · Feb 2026

A neighbor and friend recommended the Boat House to us, and that was reinforced by local shop owners when we asked where to find good food in town. They are currently renovating part of the restaurant, but they are still open and going strong. Don't let the size of the room mislead you when you first walk in—the upstairs has plenty of space to spread out. The staff was friendly and super attentive. When we headed upstairs, a local youth hockey team was just getting settled, and it was great to see that large groups are so welcome here. Our server was prompt with seating and drinks; they were clearly mindful of the larger groups and made sure our food order went in quickly so we wouldn't be caught in a rush. We really appreciated that extra effort. The beer was excellent. Their specialty

★★★★★ 5.0 Craig King · Jan 2026

The food was great and so was the service. I have to rate them low for atmosphere, but they are in the middle of remodeling, so I am sure this will get better. They served the best cup of coffee I have had in long time. Fries and chicken were both fried perfectly. I am sure the blue cheese dressing on my salad was homemade. Whoever the cook/chef here is takes pride in what he or she does. I would will go back again when I am in town.

★★★★★ 5.0 Bonnie Korger · Feb 2026

Had a lovely time. Fresh decor was really relaxing. Food was excellent and at a great price. Had the gouda soup and the captains salad. Jackie was excellent,so pleasant and made us feel welcome. Highly reccomend.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Alina Svitoris · Aug 2025

Food was really good. Motorboat burger, Buffalo chicken salad, hot honey chicken wings, walleye fillet, all delicious. The only problem was that our waiter had absolutely no soul and the burger took like an hour to get to the table. Everyone was done eating by the time we got it.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Brewpub

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