Kicking back at the Boathouse

SALISBURY — On a sunny day just before Mother’s Day, in the very Northwest corner of Connecticut, The Boathouse began to hit its stride with the social season.

The restaurant is arguably one of the best bistros in the area serving American-Mediterranean fare and a sushi menu in a cozy space adorned with ship models, canoes hanging from the rafters, even two diminutive nautical dioramas on the fireplace mantel. You are definitely stepping into the rowing club.

There are several choices of dining rooms, each with their own distinct flavor. The full-service Japanese sushi bar that is a few steps away from the tavern is a popular destination itself, with the sushi chef offering fresh and vibrant rolls.

The restaurant is on the main road that leads to the New York line, and just a short walk away from Argazzi Art, where well-known artists like sculptor Peter Woytuk and Impressionist oil painter Victor Mirabelli often showcase their newest work.

It’s also a popular eating spot for Hotchkiss School (only a three-minute ride away) parents and students, as well as those from the several other local private schools.

The menu is expansive, offering ample choices for seafood aficionados and landlubbers.

A diner shared that if the chef has been hunting, there might be venison tenderloin on the menu.

The Boathouse is located at 349 Main St. in Salisbury. For a menu or reservation, the contacts are 860-435-2111 and www.theboathouseatlakeville.com.

Jo Ann Jaacks / For Hearst Connecticut Media Beautifully crafted model ships and two huge canoes add to the nautical vibe at the Boathouse.

An appetizer of escargot with toasted baguette rounds.