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Due to our peak season, Boatwerks is not accepting dining reservations for parties of any size at this time. Please check in at our host stand when you arrive, and we will be sure to get your group seated and dining as soon as possible!

Please note: Reservations are available for any size party for our Mother's Day buffet.

Private Events: If you are interested in hosting a private event with us, please visit the Private Dining page of our website for additional information.

View our complete seasonal reservation policy below:

• MAY–SEPTEMBER: During our peak season, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis only.
• OCTOBER–APRIL: During our off-peak season, seating at Boatwerks is on a first-come, first-served basis only for parties of eight or fewer, with limited reservations available for large groups.
• HOLIDAYS & BUFFETS: Reservations of any size are welcome for Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, and our specialty holiday buffets.

Yes, you can purchase e-gift cards and mailed gift cards online, or you can purchase gift cards in person at Lake Bluff Grille or any other RedWater location.

Our gift cards are available for use at all RedWater Restaurants, RedWater golf shops, RedWater public golf courses, and LiveGolf Studios indoor golf simulator facilities. 

View complete information and purchase a gift card online.

You can check your gift card balance online here.

Boatwerks has multiple private rooms available.

You can get more information about hosting events with us on our Private Dining page or submit a request here. 

Simply provide some information about your event, and a Boatwerks or RedWater Events manager will get in touch with you about booking your gathering.

We only offer takeout from October–April. You can place your takeout order on our website. We also accept takeout orders over the phone. Please note that we can only accept gift cards or RedWater Country Club member numbers for takeout over the phone, not online.

Takeout service may be unavailable when Boatwerks is extremely busy so we can remain focused on the service of our dine-in guests. Also, during peak season (May–September), takeout is not available at Boatwerks.

Yes, Boatwerks offers several vegetarian dishes that are denoted on our menu. (Please note that items denoted as vegetarian may contain eggs and dairy.)

Many of our other dishes can be modified to be vegetarian. Our chefs are always happy to prepare customized dishes for guests upon request, so talk with your server about additional options for your specific dietary needs.

Yes, Boatwerks offers several items made without gluten-containing ingredients, and this is denoted on our menus. However, our kitchen is not a gluten-free environment, so it is possible these menu items could come into contact with gluten during preparation. If you’re highly sensitive to gluten, please let your server know upon being seated.

Our chefs are always happy to prepare customized dishes for guests upon request, so talk with your server about your specific dietary needs. If you’re allergic or highly sensitive to any ingredient, please let your server know upon being seated.

Come as you are! Boatwerks does not have a required dress code but does require shirts and shoes for service. We pride ourselves on a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Our waterfront restaurant is the perfect place for a family dinner, business meeting, friendly get-together, or special private event.

Our holiday hours vary depending on the holiday. Boatwerks is closed on Christmas and New Year’s day to allow our team to spend time with family and friends.

Please note that Boatwerks may close early on holidays or days before holidays at the discretion of the management team. Please call to ensure we are open if you are planning to visit us close to closing time on those days.

At RedWater Restaurants, our primary focus is on in-restaurant dining. However, we do offer some limited catering options that can be found on our RedWater Events website. Please contact our RedWater Events team for more information.

The health and safety of our guests and team members is always our top priority. In addition to our participation in the ServSafe Dining Commitment, we are in constant contact with our local health departments to ensure that we provide a safe environment for our guests and staff. Learn more about our commitment to safety.

You can view more frequently asked questions and their answers on our RedWater Restaurants website or complete the Information Request form above to contact our team at Boatwerks.