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    Watersview Restaurant

    3.7 (144 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    WATERSVIEW RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    View from downstairs bar

    What a great way to spend a nice day. Great food and drinks. There was live music that night which made it even better. You can't beat the view!

    I was honestly considering having dinner at a different place because of the reviews but I'm glad we gave it a shot. Food and drinks were good and our server Hailey was great. I was surprised at how packed it was, definitely a little noisy but overall my husband and I really enjoyed our time.

    Chris C.

    Very good dinner on the lake, service was excellent! Nice spot! I enjoyed the local IPA as well!

    Bar deck, would be be great in good weather
    Sandy M.

    Another great experience at Watersview, on the lake last night. We had 2 appetizers and it was more than enough for the 2 of us. We shared the Tomato Caprese, delish heirloom cherry tomatoes with buratta, so creamy and flavorful and the fried ribs.!I didn't like the sound of "fried ribs" but just order them, they were tender fall off the bone fabulous! Our waitress told us we'd like them, but we loved them instead ! Service was on point- the place was packed but I could sit and watch the sun setting over that lake every day, such a beautiful setting ! Well done Watersview. We will be back!

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    Gabrielle E.

    My mom picked this place out for her birthday dinner and luckily they had a private area that could host our party of 20+ people. It was nice surprise to be seated in the private area and you could walk out on the deck to view the lake, which was beautiful! The waitress assigned to our party was really nice and I hate that I can't remember her name. It was pretty warm in the area despite the numerous fans but she pulled the shades down and that helped a little but not too much. The menu is pretty limited and the food was was overpriced for the quality. I ordered the mahi and cleaned my plate because I was starving but I've had better and several others in the party said the same.

    Tuna,  seafood dip,  calamari! All exceptional
    Lisa M.

    Wonderful time at Watersview. We arrived around 245 and they were serving their lunch menu. We asked when dinner started which was 4pm- but we told we could order appetizers. We decided to do so and wait for dinner. We ordered 3 to share and they were all SO good. The calamari and seafood dip were my favorites. We stuck around and the waitress took our dinner order a bit early for us - and we both selected an entree. Both were wonderful. This was a weekend trip, not sure we will be in the area again- but 10/10 recommend!

    New menu for 2025
    Vern W.

    The special last night was the 12 ounce Prime Rib and it was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. It was about an hour wait as it was Saturday night but was worth the wait.

    Frozen Lime Margarita
    Tina Z.

    At Lake Gaston for annual lake trip that me and friends make every year the weekend after the labor day. Service was great but my main dish left something to be desired. I ordered their Smoked Chicken Wings and the Captains Fried Platter. The wings were awesome and would so get those again. I also had a piece of Tuna sashimi and a piece of cast iron sweet potato cornbread. Yum! That cornbread I could have ate the whole little skillet myself lol It was the Captains Fried Platter that was just not good to me. I got the choose two (Rockfish and Shrimp). The fish was huge and the shrimp were plump but the batter on the both was just so bland no seasoning and the batter was just falling off. No amount of tartar sauce was helping. I just could not finish eating. I gave the rest of my dinner to my sister's boyfriend and he also thought the same thing. I would not get that dish again, but would happily get the wings if go back there next trip.

    Creamy Cajun Pasta

    Service was good, food was not. Our table got the creamy Cajun pasta, burger, salmon and a few other things. Personally I thought the Cajun pasta had a good amount of spice but very bland. No real flavor. The chicken in it tastes frozen.

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

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

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    4 years ago

    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.

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

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

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

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    Haggerty's Steakhouse

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    Service was good. I sat at the bar and was on the phone with a friend for dinner. Bartender was…read morefriendly and I had what I needed when I needed it. Grilled oysters were okay. I had a 4oz filet. I asked for rare. Was cooked more blue, but I was happy with that. No offer of steak sauce. Fine with me because I prefer salt and butter. Baked potato was actually great! Mac and cheese was not anything to write home about. Salad was huge - took it back to my hotel. Haggerty's was busy in a small-ish town for a Thursday night. I don't drink, so no comment on any alcohol except to say the Cosmo looking drinks at a table nearby looked great in frosty glasses. There were a few large groups lingering and chatting. Several other single eaters at the bar who seemed happy. Some family style meals going on - groups of 4 or 5. Overall, I'd say this is good spot to go for a steak if you're craving one. I'd return.

    Haggerty's was recommended by a local and I'm glad I visited. This family-owned, family-friendly…read morerestaurant is visited by locals and regulars like. There's something on the menu for everyone, from surf-and-turf to chicken tenders. As a starter, we opted for the Hot Honey Cheese Balls, which are... you guessed it... deep fried, breaded balls of (pimento?) cheese. These are super filling, so pace yourself if you're also getting an entree. For my main, I opted for the 4oz cheeseburger and it was absolutely awesome. The patties were crispy on the edges and the lettuce was fresh and crisp. The burger tasted like the those at a counter service type of place. Overall, great food and service for Roanoke Rapids.

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    Not a big place but cozy and country feeling because this is a country side.
    Not a big place but cozy and country feeling because this is a country side.
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    Watersview Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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