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    Waterway Cafe

    3.5 (937 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ice Cream Tower!!!!
    Trina C.

    The Food is top notch quality. So delicious. For an appetizer we had the Crab and Spinach Artichoke dip. Absolutely delicious. For lunch we had their Special which was Lobster and Shrimp Taco salad! Fabulous!!!! ALL was recommended by our wonderful and attentive server, Travis! He was the absolute Best! And then for our Grand Finale, Thee Dessert... We had this amazing tower of ice cream and candies and treats! It was a real showstopper! You have got to try it! The ice cream was premium quality and the candies and treats on it were just amazing. Can't say enough good things about this place.

    Cuban sandwich and fries.
    Patty W.

    It has been many years since the first time I went and the restaurant has been completely renovated. It's beautiful and resides with a water view on the outdoor patio. We were seated right away during lunch without a reservation and it was busy. The menu looked very good and I went for the Cuban sandwich and fries. It was delicious and plentiful! If I wasn't so full, I would had an appetizer to share. Our waiter was friendly and he made sure we were happy with everything. There were other staff members that were helping one another and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Maybe happy hour next time? We shall see.

    Maple Glazed Antarctic Salmon
    W Keith B.

    Booked an inside table at 5:15pm on a Wednesday to celebrate a birthday. The renovation is spectacular; roomy open air dining room with water views of the ICW. Our server was new to the area and job. She was on point and very helpful to make our selections. We started with apps consisting of crab, spinach and artichoke dip. Entrees were maple glazed Antarctic salmon and lobster & shrimp stir fry. All servings were good portion and very flavorful. The stir fry had a bit too much soy sauce for my tasting. Dessert was finished with Key Lime Pie. Very good experience. Recommend getting there during "social hour menu" to enjoy a more reasonable cost. HIGHLY recommend

    Peanut butter pie Peanut Butter Cake

    Everything was absolutely perfect! We were seated outside at a table near the floating bar. Food was on-point and our server, Celine, went-over-the top to make us feel like VIPs!

    Stephanie B.

    I came here for a lunch meeting with a vendor and we sat outside which was nice since the weather was great that day! We enjoyed the sun while sipping on our drinks and we got the smoked fish dip which was simply delicious! I got the fresh catch of the day blackened and ate every single bite. The staff was friendly and our waitress made sure to refill my drinks. It was alo easy to find parking and we were sat down immediately. I will say the renovations made this place beautiful but the prices are a bit high and so it makes this place a more higher end restaurant so beware.

    Lump Crab Cobb Salad
    Tish P.

    Came here with my team and sat outside by the bridge, which gave us a front-row view when it went up. That bridge is so damn infuriating when you're trying to get somewhere . Drives me insane but it was cool to see up close. The view itself is nice outside. This was my first visit to Waterway Cafe since it reopened, and overall it lived up to a little of the hype: solid food, scenic waterfront seating, and a relaxed, casual atmosphere. I had an Arnold Palmer, and we started the table off with the Fuji apple brie pizza. Pleasantly surprised by how good that was--definitely a strong starter and one I'd recommend. For my entrée, I ordered the jumbo lump crab salad. It was delicious, the crab was plentiful, and clearly the star of the dish. My only critique is that the tomatoes were cut way too large, which threw off the balance a bit. I finished with the vanilla bean crème brûlée. It was fine--nothing bad, just nothing memorable. Came with some fresh berries in the side. Service was okay, pretty standard. Not bad, not standout. Parking was easy for weekday lunch, and the lot is fairly large, though I've driven by before when it's been completely packed, so timing probably matters. Overall, it's a nice spot; food was better than expected, service was decent, and the location does most of the heavy lifting. A solid choice, particularly when you catch it at the right time.

    Lisa C.

    I'm a huge fan of the renovated Waterway Cafe. The place is beautiful and the food is a million times better. It's more upscale so the increased cost reflects this. Andy at the bar took care of us tonight and he did great job. They offer HH from 3-6 (I think only M-F) and the menu features a few dinner size options. We ordered the maple Atlantic salmon which is paired with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Although, they'll allow you to swap sides so I ordered green beans in lieu of the mashed. This was my second time ordering this dish and the quality was consistent. Finally, the restaurant and ladies restroom were both clean. Parking is still a challenge, but luckily they offer valet. Overall, I'm a fan and find it to be an improvement.

    Old fashioned.
    Dave C.

    Great service. Great decor and views . Food was nicely presented too. Would gladly come back again when in town.

    View from our table.
    Susan B.

    Upscale waterfront dining with nice indoor and outdoor seating We enjoyed one of the lunch specials- lobster and shrimp taco salad and the gumbo. Great flavor and nice amount of seafood. Attentive service and bonus points for alerting us to the 20% gratuity that was included in the bill.

    Reception
    Audrey L.

    This afternoon we met another couple for a delightful lunch here. The parking lot was full at 1 pm so we valet the car which is gratis. It seems we weren't the only ones interested in eating here. It was a magnificent day and what better way to enjoy than to eat outside on the porch overlooking the waterway with all the boats and yachts passing by. The ambiance is very special. Cory was our waiter. He was very pleasant and proficient. We all chose entrees which were fresh and flavorful. I had grilled grouper over a voluminous beet and goat cheese salad. Paul had pasta over scallops and shrimp. The tuna wrap came with fries and David enjoyed it. Donna also had a grilled grouper with mashed potatoes and string beans. Honestly we didn't want to leave and we were allowed to stay a while longer to enjoy the views and weather. This is such a great place when in the area.

    Dirty Martini
    Cara M.

    This place has been renovated and is incredibly beautiful while still being casual dining. Sitting outside is your best bet. There are two bars outside as well as fire pits. When you walk in, no one is sitting inside on a nice day. It's a gorgeous place to eat at night. The staff is very friendly but very busy. The reason for one star isn't because of the food, ambience or staff. It's rather that the staff was so busy that three times I had to preen my neck to look for our water and I had to get up and find a children's menu myself at an empty hostess desk. Don't let this deter you though the food is delicious. The fish is fresh. The drinks are made well. The kids menu is fantastic and not as basic as most places. I can't wait to come back here!

    Charles D.

    We went during happy hour and the staff was very kind. I really enjoyed the calamari which was light and crispy! I also had the Apple Brie pizza which was flavorful and bright but the crust was too crunchy on the outside and not crispy enough in the middle (fell apart).

    Kathleen A.

    Birthday dinner night. This was my first time there since the renovations. I was pleasantly surprised. It's night and day. Looks great. We were seated right away. For starters, we had the fish dip in calamari. The fish dip was good and the calamari was OK. I had the special with steak and lobster chunks on top. My friend had New York strip steak and my friend had mahi. The room was well lit and welcoming. I'd like to go back during the day for lunch on a warmer day to enjoy the full experience.

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    Food was delicious. The shrimp on my salad were HUGE and delicious. Service was excellent and the ambiance as always so zen.

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    The food is delicious and watching the boats go by is very relaxing. Beautiful outdoor area to enjoy fresh air.

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    I made reservations a week and a half ago and I had to seat outside in the scolding sun because their poor management.

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    Is there a dress code or recommended attire?

    Smart casual. Walking shorts are okay. Gym shorts will make you feel under dressed.

    Happy hour at Waterway Cafe?

    There is no happy hour but call to see if they do one in the summer.

    Do you guys do bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    The only thing that is bottomless will be your wallet after you pay the bill!

    Is the restaurant able to accommodate special diets with advanced notice (i.e. Vegan, gluten free)?

    There are not very many GFCF (gluten free dairy free) choices at this location

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