The Boathouse4 Menu

The Boathouse4 at 400 E Colonial Ave, Elizabeth City, offers relaxed American tavern dining with Southern and British-inspired touches. The menu combines burgers, seafood, steak, salads, sandwiches, shrimp dishes, pub classics, and selected Sunday brunch favorites. Signature choices include Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips, Prime Rib, and the Jameson Jam Burger. The bar adds plenty of personality with cocktails such as The Southern Gal, Downtown Mojito, The Boathouse, and pepper-infused Bloody Mary-style drinks.

Most published entrées fall around $11-$14, while premium Prime Rib is about $25, providing good value for generous tavern portions. Fresh vegetables, grilled beef, shrimp, cod, house-made mashed potatoes, flavorful gravies, and freshly prepared sauces create a satisfying balance of smoky, creamy, tangy, savory, and crisp textures.

Vegetarian diners can choose Vegetable Risotto and salad-based dishes, while lighter options include Greek-style salads and vegetable-forward plates. A dedicated gluten-free menu is not clearly published, so dietary needs should be confirmed directly. The venue is considered family-friendly, although a specific kids’ menu is not clearly advertised. With lunch, dinner, late-night Friday and Saturday service, plus Sunday brunch, The Boathouse4 suits casual lunches, dinners, drinks, family meals, dates, and group gatherings.

Menu Highlights

Blackened Shrimp Tacos – $11
Seasoned shrimp are paired with pico de gallo, avocado, bacon, smoked mornay, charred slaw, and lime. The mix of smoky seafood, creamy avocado, and crisp slaw makes these one of the venue’s most distinctive dishes.

Bangers & Mash – $13
Butcher-style sausages are served with homemade mashed potatoes, peas, and Guinness onion gravy. Rich gravy and creamy potatoes give this British pub classic plenty of comforting flavor.

Fish & Chips – $13
Cod is fried until golden and paired with Parmesan-pepper chips, mushy mint peas, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar. Crisp batter and flaky fish make it one of the most consistently popular choices.

Jameson Jam Burger – $13
A juicy burger is topped with Jameson onion-and-bacon jam and American cheese on grilled brioche. Sweet, smoky, and savory flavors make it more memorable than a standard cheeseburger.

Prime Rib – $25
A 12-ounce cut of prime rib is paired with loaded hashbrown casserole, asparagus, and horseradish jus. Tender beef and rich accompaniments make this one of the menu’s most substantial dinner choices.

Vegetable Risotto – $14
Creamy risotto combines asparagus, mushrooms, squash, Parmesan, and balsamic accents. Its earthy vegetables and smooth texture make it one of the strongest meat-free selections.

Mango Habanero Shrimp Basket – $12
Beer-battered shrimp are served with fries, mango-habanero sauce, and blue-cheese ranch. Sweet tropical notes, gentle heat, and crunchy shrimp give this dish an appealing contrast of flavors.