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    Orleans Waterfront Inn

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Jack T.

    The decor and atmosphere I thought was brilliant. It feels like a fish house, and is very fitting of the area. Theres certainly some level of class to be had here. We had the server named Jill who was quite peppy and willing to accommodate. There was another server I'll note who we fortunately had little interaction with that was dressed in shorts totally inappropriate for serving staff. The food The clam bellies were reportedly quite good. The fish and chips however which I had was not. I asked our server if it was fresh and I was told yes, as to be expected when dining on the water in front of fisherman! However the fish was most certainly not fresh, it was frozen. The fish was chewy and fell apart and out of the breading completely. I was not pleased, especially when paying $20 for supposedly great fresh fish and chips. The chips (fries) were very good, slight crunch. The scallops too seemed to be frozen, very disappointing. At these prices I really expect fresh ingredients, especially when literally dining in front of the fisherman. Overall the staff were very nice but the food was seemingly overpriced especially for what it was.

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    2 months ago

    Fantastic customer service, the view is amazing and the food is consistently good! Our server Josh was the BEST! Thank you.

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    2 months ago

    We ate at the Orleans Inn last night. We sat but the water, the food was delicious. Beautiful spot and friendly staff. Go check it out.

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    8 months ago

    Beautiful view and great food. Although it is charming , it could use some updating Staff was wonderful

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    2 years ago

    Surprised and delighted by both food and service. We will return. Lots of space around tables, which is refreshing.

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    Thank you so much! We love you and hope to see you again!

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    We love you both and little Olive!

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    We had a soft opening this weekend and it was amazing! We officially open for the season this Thursday June 18 on a Monday through Saturday schedule 4:30 til close. This is our 30th season. The hotel is open every day 24 hours April-October.… 

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    “Due to Covid, we were unable to go last year; but can't wait to go this year - twice!”

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