Despite all the great cafes and restaurants litter...

Despite all the great cafes and restaurants littered throughout the city, few have a view. The Boathouse is a clear exception to that. Sitting right on the banks of the river you'll quickly forget you're in the city.
You'll be paying for the privilege though. Everything is roughly 20% more expensive than it would be elsewhere and while the food tastes great and the staff is very friendly, the presentation is lacking. Order a steak and you'll get French fries and a slab of meat on a white plate. If you want any greens, that'll be another $3.

You might call it efficiency or commend them on not wanting to waste food, but when you pay a hefty premium, a pretty view is not enough. Especially when you're presented with a $1.36 debit card surcharge on the bill. In 2019 no less.