Riverboat on the Potomac OTB first opened on December 31, 1991. Riverboat on the Potomac, Colonial Beach, Virginia. 5,511 likes 92 talking about this 10,245 were here. Looking for a great place to have a good time?
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The Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia, and the surrounding area have a rich and colorful history.
Artifacts (including a seven ton oyster midden, or dump site) discovered by archaeologists from the William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research document a Native American presence dating to 500 B.C., long before John Smith visited the area during his voyage of discovery in 1608.
During Colonial times, the region was dotted with plantations and farms settled by such notables as the families of George Washington, James Monroe and Robert E. Lee. Economic activity was primarily related to fishing and farming, which remain important to the local economy. Development of the town began in 1878, when Henry Kintz purchased a 650 acre tract on White Point (now referred to simply as The Point.). The first survey of the land was recorded in 1882; and by 1883, the Colonial Beach Improvement Company had been established by prominent D.C. businessmen for the purpose of developing the area as a summer resort town for Washingtonians.
By 1906, steamers such as the St. Johns were transporting thousands of visitors from the D.C. area to Colonial Beach, which now had a thriving boardwalk area, hotels and other amenities to accommodate the throng of visitors. The advent of the automobile led to the decline of steamboats and the resort era, as families took to the road to enjoy multiple weekend trips rather than extended summer vacations popular in the early 20th century.
Colonial Beach was the epicenter of the century-long Oyster Warsthat lasted from the mid-19th Century to the 1960s. Oysters were as hot a commodity as gold and crucial to the area’s economy, until respected and well-liked local farmer and father of three, Berkley Muse, accused of illegally dredging oysters, was shot and killed by the Maryland Marine Police. This incident effectively ended the Oyster Wars and led to the creation of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission
Legalization of slot machines in Charles County, Maryland, in 1949, and a 1632 land charter led to a decade-long casino era. Businessmen from both sides of the Potomac River seized the opportunity to capitalize on the lucrative venture, erecting wharves from the Virginia side of the river to small casinos built on piers in the Maryland-owned (courtesy of the 1632 charter) Potomac. Offshore, a large gambling barge, Pleasure Island, shuttled guests from the Virginia shore to its floating gaming house full of slot machines. In 1958, under pressure from civic and religious groups, Virginia officials convinced Maryland legislature to amend its slot machine law, disallowing the use of slot machines in establishments unreachable from Maryland soil, and the casino era ended.
Colonial Beach’s rich cultural history is depicted in beautiful murals on buildings throughout Town, illustrating its bygone era, and evident in the form of the remaining 19th and early 20th century architecture. The privately-owned Bell House (once home to the father of Alexander Graham Bell), a fine example of the Stick/Eastlake style built in the mid-1880s, still stands majestically along Irving Avenue. Dennison Street Inn, the former home of the first mayor of Colonial Beach, has been refurbished in period style and is now a bed and breakfast.
The Museum at Colonial Beach, housed in one of the Town’s oldest structures, features permanent and changing exhibits, personal collections, photos and artifacts that tell the stories and preserve the history of our beloved town. Learn more at www.museumatcolonialbeach.com.
~Mitzi Saffos, curator, The Museum at Colonial Beach
StartersScallops Au Gratin11Broiled in garlic butter topped with provolone cheese andserved with sliced garlic baguettes
Stuffed Mushrooms10Stuffed with our crab blend and broiled in garlic butter
Riverboat WingsHalf Dozen 7, Dozen 12Seasoned chicken wings Garlic Parmesan, Unseasoned orBuffalo wings served with celery sticks and ranch dressing
Steamed ShrimpHalf pound 11, One pound 20
Super Nachos9Fresh tortilla chips covered with a blend of seasoned meat, refried beans, diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream
Super Fries7Smothered with melted cheddar, monterey jack cheese, bacon and served with ranch dressing
Mozzarella Cheese Stix 8Served with marinara
Hush Puppies4Puppies made with sweet onion batter and served with honey butter
Chicken Tenders8Tender strips of breast fillets served with honey mustard
Salads
Salad dressings: blue cheese, ranch, thousand island, roasted red pepper, Italian, raspberry vinaigrette, honey mustard and apple cider vinaigretteChicken Tortilla10Fried tortilla basket filled with grilled chicken breast, fresh greens, onions, green peppers and tomatoes
Lump Crab13Our house salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and seasoned croutons topped with crab meat
Chef12Smoked ham, turkey, shredded cheddar, monterey jack cheese, red onions, crumbled bacon, tomatoes and seasoned croutons on a bed of mixed greens
Riverboat House 5Mixed greens, red onion, tomato, cucumber, and seasoned croutons
SoupsFrench Onion6Beef based stock with sautéed onions, croutons topped with melted provolone
Clam Chowder8Creamy based clam chowder with potatoes
SandwichesServed with chips and bread n' butter picklesChicken Breast Melt9Breaded chicken breast topped with bacon, melted provolone cheese and served on a roll.
Reuben9Corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese topped with Thousand Island dressing served on grilled marble rye
Angus Cheeseburger9Served with lettuce, tomato and your choice of American, Swiss or provolone cheese and served on a brioche roll
Triple Decker Club10Ham, turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato
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Shrimp or Chicken Flatbread Pizza10Cilantro, mozzarella cheese, avocado and tomatoes
Philly Steak and Cheese9Sirloin sliced wafer thin, sautéed with peppers, onions and topped with provolone cheese and served on a baguette
BBQ8North Carolina style pulled BBQ pork served with cole slaw
Patty Melt9Angus beef patty with sautéed onions and melted swiss cheese on grilled marble rye
Crab Cake10Our signature crab cake lightly fried or broiled
Soft Shell Crab11Local soft shell lightly battered and served on a roll
Grilled Chicken Veggie Wrap10 / Add bacon 1.5Chicken breast with Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, a mixed veggie blend, tomatoes and roasted red pepper dressing
AccompanimentsVegetable of the Day2
Baby Bakers3
All entrées come with choice of baked potato, baby bakers, French fries or hush puppies and vegetable of the daySeafoodCrab Stuffed Shrimp214 large shrimp stuffed with our signature crab blend and then broiled
Fried Shrimp18Eight large butterflied shrimp lightly dusted and fried golden brown
Small Shipwreck Platter21Broiled or fried 4 oz flounder, 2 shrimp, 2 scallops, and crab cake. Served with cocktail sauce and tarter sauce
Large Shipwreck Platter30Broiled or fried 8 oz flounder, 4 shrimp, 4 scallops, and crab cake. Served with cocktail sauce and tarter sauce
Flounder Filet17Flounder prepared fried or broiled. Served with tarter sauce
Crab Stuffed Flounder22Flounder filet stuffed with our signature crab blend and broiled
Crab Cakes23Lump crab meat seasoned to perfection and made into delicious crab cakes, prepared broiled or pan fried in canola oil
Scallops Au Gratin20Broiled in garlic butter and topped with melted provolone cheese
Add a SurfCrab Cake8Fried or broiled
ChickenFried Chicken13Southern fried chicken (leg, wing, breast, and thigh).
Beef12 oz Prime Rib21Slow roasted and served with au jus
16 oz Prime Rib25Slow roasted and served with au jus
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Flat Iron Steak198 oz Angus beef cooked how you like it
Kid's ChoiceChicken Tenders5with French fries
Ham or Turkey Sandwich6Served on a small roll and French fries
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Grouper Fingers 6Served with French fries
Po' BoysServed with French fries and cole slawShrimp 10Large shrimp fried, lettuce and tomato
Flounder 10Flounder deep fried, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce
BasketsServed with French fries and cole slaw Crab Ball11Made from our signature crab blend
Flounder Nugget10Fried breaded tidbits of flounder
Chicken Tender9Tender strips of breast fillets served with honey mustard
Clam Strip Basket 10Thin strips of clams lightly breaded
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Please ask your server about our current draft beer selections.Bud Light
Miller Light
Yuengling
Corona
DessertLemon Cake6
Orange Creamsicle Cake6
WineRedsBrancott PinotNoir6.5 / 19
Sycamore Merlot4.5 / 13
Flip FlopMerlot5 / 15
Sycamore Cabernet Sauvignon4.5 / 13
WhitesOyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc7 / 21
SycamoreWhite Zin4.5 / 13
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Sycamore Chardonnay4.5 / 13
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Flip Flop Moscato5 / 15
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14 Hands Moscato6 / 18
Weekly SpecialsSunday Breakfast Buffet 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.11Eggs, bacon, scrapple, ham. sausage, home fries, hash browns, sausage gravy, biscuits, pancakes, fruit, pastries and more
Tuesday Prime Rib13All day! 10 oz prime rib, mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans.
Friday Fish Fry 12All you can eat cod with french fries and hush puppies.