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McLoone's Boathouse, West Orange, NJ

McLoone's Boathouse

4.3
4.3
3752 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex,

McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers.

The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, burgers, salads & homemade desserts.

We also host Private & Semi-Private Events as we have banquet coordinators on site.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (862) 252-7108
  • Website
    http://www.mcloonesboathouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Trey Barnes
  • Catering
    We cater to business meeting, showers, birthdays, and wedding celebrations. With three different size private spaces and a variety of different menus, we can accommodate a wide variety of functions!
  • Private party facilities
    Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers. Keeping with the tradition of Tim McLoone's other locations, the menu offers American cuisine that appeals to the entire family.
  • Location
    9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
  • Neighborhood
    West Orange
  • Cross street
    Northfield Ave
  • Parking details
    Self Parking<br />
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit 73
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch at McLoone's Boathouse

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch - Every Sunday at McLoone's Boathouse. You can find our menu on www.mcloonesboathouse.com Adults - $42.95 Children (3 to 11 yrs old) - $16.95

  • Tacos + Tequila Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Every Tuesday from 4 P.M. to close come and get your Taco + Tequila fix at McLoone's Boathouse! Featuring Casa Azul and our Chef prepared tacos! Menu is on our website: www.mcloonesboathouse.com **Only available in the bar, cocktail and on the patio

  • Brunch with Santa

    Dec 22, 2024 only
    Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us at McLoone's Boathouse for a festive Brunch with Santa! Santa and his reindeer will be visiting on December 15th and December 22nd, ready to take photos and enjoy some delicious cookies. We can't wait to see you there! Santa will be available for photos from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,752 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McLoone's Boathouse offers a charming lakeside ambiance, perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. Guests rave about the "beautiful outdoor seating" and "exceptional brunch buffet." The service is often praised as "friendly and attentive," though experiences can vary. With a diverse menu, it's a popular choice for gatherings.

3,752 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Sunday brunch. Great food and drinks. Santa was amazing with the kids. Will definitely do it again next year.

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  2. craig

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    was very cool. Santa was great with all ages. Service was good as was the food.

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  3. Lucia and Julian

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it!! Great people served us. The manager was great! And Jeanine was the best. Thank you for making our Mom’s 89th birthday special!!

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  4. Harriet

    Jacksonville

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, food and service mediocre, overpriced

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  5. Chanelle

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The buffet was terrible and not worth the price. The food was cold and not flavorful. Not much variety. Waffles and french toast were hard. Not many options for the omelet station. Fruit was the non-popular cantoloupe and melon. Coffee was not good either.

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  6. Caitlin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience with my husband, toddler, and in laws. The holiday decor and burning fireplace made it so cozy and food was delicious.

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  7. Susan

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, competent service, delicious food, delivered at an appropriate pace. On a biting cold night, the fireplaces were a lovely experience

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  8. Monica

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, quality and quantity was very good. Our reservation was for Noon and had to wait for a few minutes while the table for our party of 6 was getting ready. I did have to then approach the hostess desk to find out if the table was ready for us which we were then seated immediately. The ambiance was nice with many families, the noise levels a bit loud but to be expected for brunch time. Our server was very attentive and friendly! Definitely recommended beautiful location will return for when the weather gets warmer!

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  9. Rachael

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our time today. The food was excellent but the service was better from the hostesses greeting us warmly to being seated right away it was such a lovely experience. Above all our server Amanda was courteous knowledgeable pleasant and attentive. She made great recommendations and made sure we were happy. Thank you Amanda for making our time relaxing and enjoyable. We definitely will be back again. The seasonal decor was also a plus!

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  10. Veronica

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’d like to note this is only a reflection of the Thanksgiving day service. I can’t comment on regular days. This restaurant struggles with keeping up with the crowds and would probably benefit with limiting the crowd to improve service. I personally will not go back. Their food is offered buffet style. They struggled with keeping plates on for the buffet. Of the three plates on the table, mine was filthy. Then the buffet selection is limited. They offer turkey, salmon, ham, with a carving station. The sides are not replenished fast enough but you can make a plate. The desserts are limited. Getting water and beverages refilled was a struggle. They missed out on profit because no one asked if you wanted another round of cocktails. I observed only one floor manager when it appears there should have been three as the busboys struggled to replenish napkins/ silverware. We had to get up and ask them for silverware. Same with trying to get our check. They are either understaffed or undertrained. This is not a luxury experience. The place looks great but it’s not great service. But it is affordable and you can see you get exactly what you paid for. Nothing impressive.

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FAQs

McLoone's Boathouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (862) 252-7108.

McLoone's Boathouse is rated 4.3 stars by 3752 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McLoone's Boathouse

9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Northfield Ave
  • Neighborhood
    West Orange
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking<br />
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit 73
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Trey Barnes
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mcloonesboathouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (862) 252-7108
  • Catering
    We cater to business meeting, showers, birthdays, and wedding celebrations. With three different size private spaces and a variety of different menus, we can accommodate a wide variety of functions!
  • Private party facilities
    Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers. Keeping with the tradition of Tim McLoone's other locations, the menu offers American cuisine that appeals to the entire family.
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