The Boat House

Nice little place....best margaritas in town......charming, on the river, sweet.....

I went there for the second time and would only recommend it if you're not a wine drinker... they have a terribly small wine list (i.e. Gascon Malbec, Sterling Merlot and a couple of other crappy whites).  I am a wine drinker and haven't had Merlot in years as it's not really my cut of tea, but with the small selection (Gascon Malbec tastes weak to me) I asked for a small taste of the Merlot.  The waitress came back and told me because it's such a cheap glass of wine at $9 or $12 bucks per glass (don't recall how much), the bartender said I could not have a taste.  What bartender does that??  I went ahead and ordered it anyway, and surely enough it was crap.  I didn't drink it at all, and ordered the other crappy Gascon Malbec.  
Annoying... I won't be back.

What a great spot for a before or after dinner drink - especially if dinner is at Hamilton's Grill Room.

Reminded us of a small bar we frequented when living in Avon lake, Ohio, called Close Quarters - but more upscale. The decorating theme is definitely nautical and the bar only seats 5 or 6 patrons. We just happened to walk in at the right time and found 4 empty stools.

As indicated in other reviews, this place is quite special and, thankfully, off the beaten path. I am looking forward to enjoying a glass of wine on the patio when the weather turns warmer. I didn't go upstairs but my brother-in-law did and echoed the positive comments in other reviews. Good prices and good wine pours along with conversation with the bartender as he made drinks was a great.

It was nice to just sit there at the bar and not have 3 or 4 TVs in your face. Conversation - what a nice concept!