Boat House of Marietta, Barbecue restaurant in Marietta, US
Boat House of Marietta is a barbecue restaurant on the Ohio River serving smoked meats including ribs, pulled pork, and brisket alongside house-made sauces. The restaurant sits directly on the riverbank, offering views across the water as you dine.
The restaurant opened in summer 2007 and quickly became known in the area for its barbecue work. Over the years, it has established itself as a dining destination along the river.
The restaurant draws from local cooking traditions of the Ohio River Valley, blending regional influences with barbecue methods that visitors can taste in each dish. People come here to experience food rooted in the community's history.
The restaurant is open daily and accepts both reservations and walk-in customers, giving you flexibility in how you visit. Being situated on the riverbank means you should be aware of weather conditions and water activity nearby.
The restaurant features a private dock where boaters can arrive directly from the water and dine without leaving their vessels. This makes it one of the few places in the area where you can access a full restaurant from the river.
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