The word “touristy” is mostly used pejoratively but there’s no denying that sometimes visitors to the city know a good thing when they see one. Loeb Boathouse was built in 1954 and includes an outdoor bar and a restaurant whose glass wall folds away in the summer to give every table a great view of the lake. If you want to swap the chaos of the city and its cacophony of car horns for a couple of tranquil hours, then here’s where to come. The menu is a mix of American and European classics alongside less successful dishes of a more innovative persuasion. Try the robustly seasoned linguine with littleneck clams or Scottish salmon with chickpea purée.While brunch and lunch are year-long affairs, dinner is only served during warmer months.