With the opening of Scotty’s Boat House Cafe (Boat House), Branson visitors and locals can experience an exciting and unique eating experience at Branson’s only floating cafe. The following interview with B.T., the owner of Scotty’s Trout Dock and Scotty’s Boat House Cafe, covers the details of this exciting, new eating experience. It’s in a Q&A format, with the Branson Globe (BG) asking the questions and Bill Thibodeaux (BT) answering.
BG: What is unique about the location of Scotty’s Boat House Cafe?
BT: It offers a unique outside dining experience as Branson’s only floating cafe, its “becoming famous pizza,” and some unique specialty dining options.
BG: Where is Scotty’s Boathouse Cafe located?
BT: It’s conveniently located close to Historic Downtown Branson and Branson Landing at 400 Boxcar Willie Drive on Scotty’s Trout Dock at the southeast corner of Branson’s Lakeside RV Park.
BG: Is there plenty of accessible parking?
BT: Yes, there is convenient accessible parking in front of Scotty’s. Additionally, parking is available in the boat launch area.
BG: Is it ADA friendly?
BT: Yes. Everything, including the ramp to the dock, is wheelchair accessible. The ramp’s incline is usually level, with minimal incline when there is no power generation or Lake Taneycomo is at normal operating levels.
BG: Are alcoholic beverages served or permitted?
BT: No alcoholic beverages are served or allowed at the Boathouse.
BG: What are the operating hours?
BT: We open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
BG: What kind of food do you serve?
BT: We have a varied menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, along with our “becoming famous” pizza and other unique specialty items.
BG: Do people like your pizza?
BT: They think it’s incredible. Since opening, we have made hundreds of pizzas, and with all the people raving about it, our pizza is quickly “becoming famous.”
BG: To what do you attribute the success of your pizza with your customers? After all, it’s made on a dock with no fancy stone ovens, etc.
BT: We keep it simple and offer a great variety of pizzas, using only the finest ingredients, from the crust to toppings, cooked and served to perfection.
BG: Do you offer standard cafe items like hamburgers, fries, etc.?
BT: We do, along with some specialty items that folks love.
BG: We’ve heard about the Scotty’s Boat House Breakfast Stacker. What is it?
BT: A large biscuit cut in half is covered with our delicious sausage gravy. An egg, sausage, bacon, and hash browns are put on top, and the entire stack is smothered with more of our gravy. It’s a great way to start your day. One thing is for sure: You won’t start it hungry!
BG: We know you serve a great meatball sandwich, but we’ve heard people raving about a special Meatball Supreme sandwich. What is that?
BT: It’s our Scotty’s Boat House Meatball Supreme sandwich—a delicious combination of meatballs and pepperoni. One side has meatballs sliced thin on a bed of our special marinara sauce and cheese. Pepperoni, sauce and cheese cover the other side before adding more cheese. Served hot out of the oven, this is a customer favorite.
BG: Do you offer other specialty items?
BT: Absolutely. Customer favorites include the “Sloppy Dog,” made with our unique blend of chili and seasoning, and our chicken wings, seasoned with our specially formulated sauce.
BG: What about the lack of air conditioning?
BT: It’s not the same as sitting on your patio at home. The unique environment of the Boat House’s fully covered open-air seating with fans circulating the cooling effect of Lake Taneycomo’s 50-degree water as they generate power is nothing but pure “air conditioning.”
BG: Do you offer a combination deal for a “Date” or “Family Night” that combines food and a pontoon rental?
BT: We sure do. From 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., we offer a “Date Night” or “Family Night” special. The Date Night Special consists of a one-hour pontoon boat rental, pizza of your choice, and drinks for $100. The Family Special includes a one-hour pontoon boat rental, two pizzas of your choice, and drinks for $125.
BG: Do you offer entertainment at the Cafe?
BT: We have a band on Friday and Saturday nights.
BG: You also offer a Church Bulletin Discount. What is that?
BT: If you present a church bulletin covering the week of your purchase, we will offer a 10% discount on all items except the Date and Family Night Special packages.
BG: What one thing do you want people to know about Scotty’s Boat House Cafe?
BT: Branson is all about making special memories for folks. Time spent at the Boat House with family or friends, eating some great food amid its unique atmosphere, will create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
For more information or to reserve a “Date Night” or “Family Night” Special, call 417-334-4288 or contact them online at www.scottystroutdock.com/contact/.
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