A great water view, great service and excellent food.... The Sweet Potato Cornbread was absolutely delicious... Before I could take a picture it was gone.... The Crab Cakes were amazing more Crab than Cake just the way I like them.. Music was old school but my family loved it.. I was the youngest in the group everyone else has been retired for while... read more

Watersview Restaurant - Crab Cakes - American Near Me - Littleton, North Carolina

I'm not sure why or how this is getting only 3.5 stars. We went twice during our vacation and were seated right away. The service was fantastic and we thought the food was reasonably priced and pretty decent. Great drinks too! You should definitely stop by and give it a try! read more

Very nice service and attentive staff, location is great with relaxing and nice view of the lake. Sitting can be better if they organize the outdoor seating arraignment more thoughtful, so more people can enjoy the views since that is one of the most attractive points of the restaurant. Shannon was a great waitress and very patient with our group of seven. Very nice experience overall. read more

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We had a lovely fine dining experience at Watersview tonight. The atmosphere was upbeat with two great musicians. Our server, Sara, was very attentive and accommodating and the food was superb. Matt & Jack were engaging with all customers to confirm they were enjoying their trip. It was just a wonderful evening. We started with the scrumptious seafood dip that we devoured in record time. Next i had the salmon. It was cooked perfectly with a light crust while moist and tender on the inside. My hubby had the braised short ribs that melted in your mouth. Our girls had the shrimp and scallop fettuccine and the angus burger, both of which were tasty. We wrapped up with the chocolate lava cake. All this while watching the sun glisten on the lake. Highly recommend others to check out this fantastic experience! read more

Service was AMAZING the food was also great it is a bit expensive but you get a big amount of food. Would reccomend. the only down side is the wait time but I don't expect more from this busy restaurant read more

My wife and I stopped by just before dinner service started, so had some time to enjoy a cocktail before appetizers and food. Their homebaked dinner rolls were a great start, followed by the seafood dip with toasted and fried naan, which was fantastic, gooey, and super tasty. I had the bison burger, while my wife had the angus burger, and I think mine was better, but she thought hers was, so go figure. The french fries were crisp and hot, so couldn't be better, after which we split their homemade apple tart with carmel sauce al la mode, which was also really good, washed down with a cup of their delicious coffee. All service was awesome by Holly, who was super sweet and gave us some great advice on choices. All in all, it was 5-stars for a first visit, so we will definitely be back! read more

If you go on a Friday or Saturday night, you may have to wait. However, it is well worth it! I went for a birthday dinner and was pleasently surprised by the food. Ask for the rolls: they're the best! read more

Perfect evening! Great ambience, great food, and prompt, friendly service. Big fan of the upgraded menu.

I ordered the $40 ribeye 12 oz steak medium. It came with grilled asparagus and potatoes. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. I was very happy with my meal. My husband ordered the Angus Burger ($14) and fries. He says his was horrible and had no taste. The fries are the flash-frozen kind. The meat didn't taste seasoned at all. I ordered tea, and my husband had water. Our bill came to $60.31 before tip. Our server was Christin and she was extremely attentive. The manager came to talk to us about the burger, but didn't take it off our bill. My husband had mentioned it too late for them to do something about it. This was our first time to try to this restaurant. We are traveling and most likely won't be in this area again for a long time. read more

We had a large party that ate today at Waterview. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The onion rings and Reuben were so good! read more

Chef Ryan outdid himself last night with the beef tips. Meal was outstanding.

Went to the new bar downstairs and was absolutely impressed by the work ethic of the bartender and the owner. Appetizers were wonderful. Definitely recommend going to check it out and maybe even make a reservation for the restaurant. Support local businesses. read more

I bought a home a few miles up from this restaurant and have been in there to dine numerous times. I love it. Very nice bar and dining rooms with an outside patio area too that overlooks lake gaston. Short sweet menu and it's ALL GOOD! Always leave there satisfied. They also have a super talented bartender that will make you watch in wonder! read more

Very nice venue- sit outside, very attentive but unobtrusive service. Very nice meal and fresh local draughts. Try the ribs. The manager is very involved in assuring the success of this pleasant lakeside cabin. Waitstaff is professional and welcoming. Hate to write this and reveal the secret- but this restaurant deserves to thrive. First class with diverse menu and daily specials. read more

One of the worst meals I've had in years. Mahi was inedible, dry and overcooked. Risotto was so overcooked it looked like mashed potatoes. Ribeye was overcooked as was the pork chop. Broccoli was ice cold. GM and chef came out to address and we shared our feedback. Didn't want anything comped, just want them to make it better going forward. read more

The food is wonderful however, management, given the current economic circumstances, should consider customer service and satisfaction. Because of the extremely long wait times to be seated, and then service, taking reservations should be considered. I believe most people prefer honesty. For example, if the decision is made not to accept reservations, customers should be advised upon arrival of long wait and serving times. read more

Service was decent, The view and entire restaurant is beautiful on the lake and looks absolutely fantastic, the food is prepared and seasoned to absolute perfection, and the air is so nice and clean outside, the inside is clean with nice pictures on the wall and the prices arn't bad food for everyone except like under age 9 and the pork chops were so gooood I highly recommend it is in the middle of nowhere but worth the trip read more

Watersview Restaurant - The view - American Near Me - Littleton, North Carolina

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Love this place for a nice dinner out with the family. This particular time we came in on Saturday night over Easter weekend around 5:30 - there was a slight wait for 8 of us but not bad at all. We ordered crab dip which was warm when it came out and super cheesy. The complimentary rolls are like (addicting) little pillows of heaven. I ordered the salmon; it was a huge portion, but I think it is cooked to the same temperature for every order. It was tasty nonetheless, maybe slightly too generous with the salt. The baked potato was cooked perfectly and the asparagus still was still crisp with a nice hint of garlic. My sister and brother-in-law always get the Creamy Cajun Pasta because it is absolute perfection - great for sharing too with a side salad. So glad this place is right around the corner! read more

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The food, the service, the view...all top notch. Would not hesitate to go back here. Fried shrimp and Rockfish were great. Two huge pieces of tender fish and very, very large shrimp made this a winner. Seafood pasta with scallops, salmon and shrimp also a good choice. Manager made a point to introduce himself. Always a nice touch. I'm sure they know their regulars and they knew we were first timers. Didn't matter. They treated us like they were happy we were there and wanted us to come back. We most definitely will next time we're in town. Thanks Bobby, Hailey and staff for an awesome dining experience! read more

Excellent View, great customer service, fun atmosphere, food is yummy! View is the best around...... read more

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The food is very good. The wait time is horrendous. I don't like the Holiday Practice of limiting the cost of your meal. For instance, on the July 4th Holiday, they may only offer a particular meal at a set price such as $100/person, because you have a water's view of the fireworks. Well, you probably arrived by boat and already had an awesome water's view! read more

First time for me and friends. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, im sorry but i have to say it was the nastiest chicken salad ever. It tastes like a chicken salade loaded with sugar. It was way to sweet. So i decided to order a burger instead and no i did not complain. And the burger was absolutely delicious. Other than waiting 30 mins to get drinks and the horrible sandwich everything else was devine and the estaurant has great views of the lake. I recommend this restaurant for sure read more

Watersview Restaurant - American Near Me - Littleton, North Carolina

If you're in a hurry on a weekend, this is not the place to eat. It is jam-packed all weekends during the months they are open. Choice of seating is nice, with indoor, patio, and semi-boardwalk styles. Food selection is good, ranging from surf to turf with options for pizza, burgers, etc. Wine selection is decent. Bar is small but great to sit at during non-rush hour times. Prices are slightly high, but there are few options in this neck of the woods. read more

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Visited the Lake Gaston area for a few nights and were told this is the best restaurant in the area. While not spectacular, the food was tasty and of good quality. The crab cakes were large and heavy on the meat. The baked potato and green beans were fine but nothing special. My husband ordered the burger special, a quesadilla burger that was served in a tortilla instead of a bun. The meat was flavorful and juicy. We sat outside and the view was lovely. Service was good and attentive. My 6 YO daughter didn't like the pasta meal she ordered (it was good, she's just picky), and the manager took it off our bill without being asked. We replaced it with their kids cheeseburger. Craft beer options were good. I would eat here again. read more

So after reading the other reviews concerning COVID and the wait staff not wearing any masks. I decided to give this place a try anyways. I'm glad I did! I did not see any employee not wearing their mask properly. So perhaps they read the previous reviews and got the message..??? Anyways I had the jambalaya pasta dish and it was absolutely fantastic the portion was a very good size and while I shouldn't have ate the whole thing I did, because it was too good to stop. Lol All in all I would definitely recommend giving this place a shot and will go back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

I can't say enough good things about our lunch today. The food was superb and the suggestions from our waitress were spot on. Friendly service and reasonable prices, what's not to like?? We're not from here, but we will be back for sure! read more

Nice location not good food. Don't get stuck in the basement. Our food was way overcooked and little was done to resolve the issue.

The food here is good. We had the ribs....yummy. The only warning I would give is that they do not take COVID seriously. All of the waitstaff had their noses out of their masks and when I happened to look into the kitchen, they all had their masks under their chins. This means if one worker gets COVID, it will spread to all of the staff. Outside of that risk, the location is beautiful and food is good. read more

The menu was a bit slim for my liking. Maybe that will change in the summer months. Pricing seem to be a little on the high side, however, the atmosphere and staff members or welcoming. read more

The food was great but the customer service and COVID safety guidelines were completely lax when it came to this place. So many employees were not wearing their masks correctly. WEAR IT OVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH. Plain and simple. The server, A, was ok. Not great and not bad. She did her job. But it was very robotic and cold. It wasn't personal as it should be. Maybe she was having a bad day, but it left a bad taste in my mouth when we left. read more

Beautiful outdoor view if the lake & the food was great! My husband and I had a Garden salad, spicy cajun pasta, tuna sashimi & a lovely cheese plate. read more

We eat there several times a month and love the view! The food and service are fantastic and it is always a fun atmosphere!

We love coming here not only for the amazing food and view but because of the service. Everyone is very friendly and willing to accommodate all food requests. Our meals was delicious and all the food was hot and fresh! Make sure to ask for Andora! Her service is always amazing. read more

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Great crab dip and filet! Beautiful views on the water and nice ambience. Definitely give this place a try!

Great food and service! Would recommend to anyone on the lake. Beautiful sunset view also

I called from my boat at 4:43 and was told there wasn't a wait. I docked my boat and climbed the stairs. Ill give them the benefit of 5 minutes. Got to the hostess station and was told there was a wait, they didn't know how long. I gave my name (party of 2) and waited outside. After checking in twice and being told they had staffing issues and people were "on break" we waited. They finally had our table ready at 5:45 a full 1 hour and 2 minutes from the time I called. We left before they called us with our table availability, so I cannot comment on the food, but I can say the staffing and management are about the worst I've ever seen. I worked in food service for over 10 years, through high school, college, and after college. Never did I ever take a break during the dinner rush hour, and I worked under California labor laws which are significantly stricter than NC's. This place is seriously mis-managed! read more

In all honesty, we were reluctant to try this place after a few negative comments we heard about it... what a mistake in waiting so long! We ate lunch here yesterday. Our server was amazing! Our food was delicious. The price was reasonable. The view was beautiful. What's not to love about any of that?? As the ol' saying goes... "Never judge a book by its cover." Will definitely be back. read more

Our first time in Lake Gaston area and we ate dinner here twice. Food is fantastic, staff is very nice, views are incredible. I highly recommend! read more

AMAZING STAFF. we had a small wait but the manager came out to apologize when it wasn't even that bad. they were also out of a couple of things and apologized a lot for that. everything was super good and when we left everyone from the staff who saw us leave said goodbye. we had a great experience here. read more

After just getting a place at the lake I was unsure what to expect from one of the lakeside restaurants. Well we were pleasantly surprised. Buffalo shrimp app was good and prime rib and filet meals were delicious. Even the ranch dressing was homemade and tasty. Tuxedo cake for desert was too large but read more

Watersview Restaurant - American Near Me - Littleton, North Carolina

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