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4.0 (294 reviews)
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Water & Wine "Fricassée" assorted sorbets and mixed berries
Christine C.

Just WOW! What a great experience from the moment I drove into the parking lot! The gentlemen working valet were very friendly and kind which immediately brightened my mood. Upon entering, the hostess immediately took us to our table. The restaurant is cozy & so beautiful. The windows looking out really set the mood and make the ambiance feel luxurious. Now, for the food! We ordered the burrata with honey glazed figs as an appetizer & the chicken gianbotta & filet mignon for our entrees. All 3 items were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. For drinks, we had the Spring Bliss Sangria & Plum Role - both were strong and yummy. The star of the show for me was the dessert. We ordered the Water & Wine "Fricassée" which is an assortment of sorbets and mixed berries & oh my goodness. It was BEYOND delicious!! So refreshing & tasty. Definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. 10/10 recommend trying it out! Lastly, I'd like to give a shout out to our server Jackie. She was so personable, pleasant and attentive the entire time. She definitely added to our awesome experience. I'll 100% be back!

Joanne H.

Food, service and ambiance are all great! The one star subtracted is from the valet parking. It was honestly unnecessary lol for someone who hates having a stranger get into my car. ANYWAY we got a great table by the window around 12pm. It was a holiday work lunch, so there are about 12 of us. Some of us had to sit by window having the sun shining right on them. I suggest the restaurant to think about the placement of the dining table. Server was great and super attentive. The view of the lake is so nice! I would def come back to try different item on the menu!

Cajun Calamari
Susie D.

Impeccable service, jaw dropping natural ambiance, and delicious food - very hard to find all three, feeling grateful I now know this place. My family and I went here on a Tuesday evening, booking our reservation for 7pm earlier that day through open table. Our table was right by the window that overlooks the lake - it was breathtaking, especially seeing the lake from the time we began our dinner to when we ended and the sun had set. The service was fantastic - David our server, was honest, polite, and thorough. We never felt rushed nor judged. The food - absolutely phenomenal. We ordered 2 mocktails - the spice lavender (my favorite) and the jalapeño mockarita (least favorite - too citric for me). Appetizers were the special caprese pasta (think a large pinwheeled shaped ravioli) and the Cajun calamari (next time ask for more Cajun). For dinner, the pescatore pasta, stuffed chicken breast, and short ribs. I didn't try the pescatore pasta but it looked yummy, but hard to find the lobster in it. The short ribs I tried from my dad and it was good and hearty - our server told us it's the most ordered. I ordered the stuffed chicken breast and LOVED IT! I'd get it again, the garlic basil stuffing was fabulous with the side of escarole so flavorful. The portions were well sized that we had leftovers. For dessert we shared a classic creme brûlée - which was massive and enough for three of us to share. Also, let's not forget the complementary bread - it was an assortment that was so delicious, especially the fennel breadsticks.

Kale Caesar Salad
Stephanie L.

This has to be one of the best restaurants in the area. Intimate fine dining experience with great views of Watchung Lake. I liked how the tables were adequately spaced apart and you weren't sitting on top of the table next to you. First, service is impeccable. I was shocked at how fast the appetizers came out. I was never left with an empty water cup and the servers/ food runners were so attentive. Next, the food tasted incredible. For appetizers, I got the kale salad and balsamic fried Calamari. Entrees, I ordered the NY strip steak and the Zuppa di Pesce over pasta. Great portions and presentation.

The staff gave out roses for our valentines dinner.  It really made the night special.  Thank you!
Amanda K.

I've been wanting to try it here for some time and was sooo happy we finally did. We came for a valentines dinner and the service and food was amazing. Got the buffalo mozzarella to start, halibut and venison entrees. So tasty. The view also didn't disappoint. I honestly felt like I was "out of town" even though it's less than 30 mins from our house:). I've already recommended it to my friends. We will Be back. Next time we will hire a babysitter so we can hang a bit longer:)

Diver Scallops
Suzette S.

What a lovely dinner experience at The Water & Wine Restaurant ! Beautiful views overlooking the Watchung Lake! The service was top notch! Our Server Bill was exemplary! He was very knowledgeable about the menu, answered our questions and made recommendations! Thank you Bill!! The entire team was attentive, poured our drinks, checked in on us, cleaned the crumbs off the table. Truly a fine dining experience! High compliments to the Chef and Kitchen Brigade!!! Delicious cuisine! We ordered from the Specials and regular menu. Every dish was well prepared and presented! My favorite was the crab cake appetizer! And crème brûlée!! Looking forward to returning. We made reservations. The restaurant quickly filled up so recommend making reservations. Parking- only valet parking on site on a Friday night. After dinner, we took a little stroll to The Watchun Lake Park and saw the water damn. It was a great night!

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Karen L.

Came here for anniversary dinner with my husband, we both loved it!! We were sat right by the window with a nice snowy view in the background. Our food was incredible. My husband got the NY strip steak and I got the salmon, both were delicious! We also started with the Cajun calamari and burrata, which I was a huge fan of. Be sure to bring some cash to tip because they have valet parking. Overall we spent around $200 which included drinks, 2 appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Really not bad considering the great service and top notch food, we'll be back for sure!

Roseann M.

Good, good vibes, off the lake and impeccable service. Took my son to celebrate his 40th Birthday. He had no complaints.

Zuppa di Pesce

My hubby had this Zuppa de Pesce. RoastedHe said it was so very delicious except for the calamari. He found it was over cooked and too chewy. Other than that, good. I had the Roasted Gnocchi with Italian vegetables. So good! We also had an antipasto. They also serve a cranberry walnut bread that delicious. Dessert was very good. We had a cannoli bread pudding and a strawberry mascarpone tiramisu to die for!! Our cocktails were also very good. The view overlooking the lake was very pretty, especially with the lightening streaking the sky! The wait staff was wonderful without being overbearing. The portions were large and we brought home enough for another meal! I would say prices were standard for an upscale dining establishment. We enjoyed ourselves and will return!

Lamb Rack Chops cooked medium well
Barron N.

Great service as always from Water and Wine. The back room over looking the pond is always nice and bright and enjoyable. The food did not disappoint and we will be back soon!

Ice cream sandwich is excellent
Edward W.

Our friends brought us here for dinner and we enjoyed it very much. Delicious food and service was on point, even on a busy Friday night. Nice menu selection. Get the ice cream sandwich for dessert ! Will return soon.

Desiree F.

I was excited to try this place for an outing with one of my sorority sisters. I was able to make reservations online and the restaurant called me to confirm the day before. When I arrived they had valet and he parked my car which at first I was a little uneasy about because of Covid but it was too late to say something. When my soror and I walked in we were greeted by what seemed like the manager and he sat us close to a nice view of the lake. They did have the outdoor seating option woth heaters We were served by an awesome waitress named Georgia. She was great and so attentive. For drinks I got the apple sangria which was ok and my soror got the scarf, which I had later and it was good. For our entrée, I got the prime rib with pappardelle and it was good just added a little salt to taste. My soror loved her shrimp penne vodka and it looked delicious. For my birthday Georgia sent us over sparkling Moscato on the house. We had such a great time and I will be back.

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This is a very nice meal. Fancy but not pretentious. High quality with a nice water view. A cute drive into the town area.

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Service was good. Food was overpriced and adequate at best. Diner level quality. Never again.

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