The Anstruther Boathouse
28 Shore St, Fife KY103AQ
Traditional harbourside location in the Anstruther conservation area. Bar, food, coffee,rooms and larder selling local produce. A great place to eat.
Business Info
- Address: 28 Shore St, Fife KY103AQ
- Cross Street: Harbourside
- Cuisine: English |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: anstrutherboathouse.com
- Phone: 333310539
- Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Outdoor Seating, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, Big Screen TV, Farm-to-table,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 22:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
- Tuesday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 22:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
- Wednesday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 22:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
- Thursday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 22:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
- Friday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 0:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
- Saturday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 0:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
- Sunday
- Inside booking 10:00 - 22:00
- Garden 10:00 - 20:30
Customer Reviews & Ratings
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2021
Elizabeth W.
It’s the only place to go when visiting the area; the foods fabulous and the choices are fantastic.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 14, 2021
Jane W.
Excellent dining experience- Ben our waitress particularly good.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2021
Helen F.
Seafood chowder packed with fishy treats and so tasty.
Friendly staff. Covid protection good.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2021
Janet M.
Great food! Would recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2021
Janet J.
Had two lovely meals here whilst on a break in Anstruther. Staff were helpful and food great. Look forward to our next visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 23, 2021
Les G.
We visited the Boathouse 3 times as the food and the service was excellent.
We can thoroughly recommend it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 16, 2021
Gayle M.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Boathouse. Found staff friendly and helpful. Food was great value and will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
May 14, 2021
Linda J.
Coffee only , no food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 10, 2021
Deborah M.
Really great staff, lovely food and a great pint
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 06, 2021
Betty B.
Fabulous experience! Superb food, fantastic service in extremely covid safe gorgeous surroundings in the best location in town! Book now for coffee, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation and delicious local produce from the Larder. We will be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 02, 2021
Laurie G.
Always good, great food, great service and great prices.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 01, 2021
Morag R.
Excellent as always
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2021
Alistair T.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Service was quick and the food was good what more can you ask for.
A staff member with a long beard may have been called Fraser and was great. Thoroughly recommend the Boathouse
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 22, 2020
Stephen C.
Superb service friendly and excellent service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2020
Julie M.
Really enjoyed our time at the boathouse food was good also the cocktail
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2020
Mairi H.
it was as really cold but other than than absolutely amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2020
Diane A.
The fish was outstanding, nice homemade chips, soup was delicious, kids mac cheese was good and a decent sized portion, lobster was fresh and good value, scampi was very tasty.
We ate outside and the atmosphere was very good. Staff forgot one of our dishes, but not a major problem as it was dealt with promptly and they apologised. Personally, I like peas with my fish and chips.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2020
Beatrice H.
Fish and chips were best We have ever tasted. Would recommend. Murray (Muzza) was so polite and we had a lovely conversation with him. He certainly looked after us
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2020
Anne N.
Thanks to Fraser and Team for providing an enjoyable relaxed eating and drinking experience, especially in these trying times!! We will return on our next visit to Anstruther and hope you all stay safe and well.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2020
Georgie P.
We were looking for a pleasant venue, good food and fine atmosphere and we were happy on all fronts. The staff were friendly and attentive but not intrusive , the food very good and we had a pleasant chat with the locals. All in all a very pleasant evening in a lovely fishing village.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2020
Jayne C.
We had a fabulous meal with our friends on Sunday. Service was excellent! Fraser was very helpful and attentive! Gold starts for him!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 23, 2020
Colin B.
Was a great place good was great, if I had to be picky a nice salad dressing would have been nice, either on the salad or served seperate. But overall fantastic, great staff as well
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2020
Dean D.
Great food and service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2020
David T.
Great stay, great staff. Had a great time.
WiFi is poor / non-existent though.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2020
Annie H.
The lemon sole was delicious -best I’ve tasted in years and staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely go again if in the area. Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2020
Sam M.
Food was delicious and service great. Would recommend and will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 08, 2020
Cath R.
We were disappointed with the decor of the Boathouse but the food and staff made up for it.
The inside needs improvement. Little expensive for a pub meal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2020
Karen C.
Food was delicious as always can’t fault it can’t wait for next visit
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 02, 2020
Janice S.
Fabulous food and fabulous staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2020
Caroline V.
Excellent on everything.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2020
Alistair T.
Booking system easy, staff always friendly, food and service was very good and its great that it is dog friendly. All in all a pleasurable experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 2/10
- Ambiance: 5/10
- Value: 6/10
Aug 23, 2020
Andy T.
Made 2 bookings: 1st booking: Table not ready for 15 mins, then not in Larder room where we'd booked. Then took 1 hour for starters, 1 of which was cold! After that food & service was better & they didn't charge for the starters. 2nd booking: Table on time but still not i Larder room where we'd booked. Food & service was ok.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2020
Ruth C.
We received a warm welcome. We felt safe and comfortable and the food was tasty and served promptly.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2020
Fiona G.
Good food, love the hand cut chips. Local produce great. House wine good value.
Felt very safe at the table we had. Thanks for a lively evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 19, 2020
Fiona K.
Excellent Food. Love the new menu. Very good customer service from all staff and abiding by covid rules very strictly which was nice to see.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 17, 2020
Mandy M.
It was so well organised spotlessly clean and safe all covid measures per guidelines in place very freindly happy staff and great grub
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2020
stephen m.
Great service very friendly Food lovely
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2020
Michael B.
10/10
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambiance: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2020
Jeanne B.
Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at The Boathouse. Were shown to our table quickly, in the larder which was quieter than the main restaurant, our order taken, drinks arrived soon thereafter and there was only a very small wait for our food to arrive. The restaurant was extremely busy so could understand this. My husband had the battered smoked haddock which he said was delicious. I had the king prawn scampi which too was delicious. We had ice cream desserts to follow which were yummy. Overall a lovely lunch and will definitely return. Took advantage of the government dine out scheme and our bill was less than £20. Fantastic!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2020
Margaret D.
Excellent service from friendly staff,food was hot and not long to wait after ordering.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2020
Laura H.
Absolutely fantastic meal, huge portions too. Lovely wine also.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2020
Nadia M.
Excellent restaurant all round. Good covid19 procedures, we were lucky enough to go on a Wednesday and took advantage of the 'eat out to help out' scheme, no reduction in quality and would recommend the scallops and smoked haddock crepe. We booked as it was dog friendly and there was plenty of room for him too. The staff were fantastic and really good fun.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2020
Suzie M.
We were very welcomed and promptly taken to our socially distanced table. We ordered quickly for a great choice for adults and children. All meals were very tasty and my daughter enjoyed her lobster. All 50% off at the moment on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but we would go again out with this deal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2020
David C.
Lovely lunch served by very helpful staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2020
Hamish H.
Very pleasant evening out. Food and service exceent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 28, 2020
Craig B.
Food, lager, staff all excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2020
Susan D.
Come here every year for a meal when we visit anstruther the food is always amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Helen P.
Very happy with everything, we have been coming to the boathouse for around 7 years and have never been disappointed. Keep up the good work folks and we will see you again soon
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Betty B.
The best ever!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambiance: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 16, 2021
Margaret W.
Food was good as was the company but there were a few dogs in the bar some barking occasionally !!! I understand it is a dog friendly place but personally I’m of the opinion no animals should be in areas where food is served.