This restaurant was a major disappointment with their service. I came in with a group of 6 adults, we order drinks and food. Service was a bit slow but nothing to outwardly complain about, i received my entree which was described as "shredded chicken" on Mac N Cheese. They serve me a plate of clumps of disgusting rotisserie chicken with fat still stuck to some of the chicken and wet skin dangling on the top of a bed of"Mac N Cheese", the sauce was dry and the second bite of food i had I got a bone in my mouth that was leftover on the chicken breast. I tried to send this dish back with only two bites taken from it, the waitress has no problem taking it away but then sent the "manager" over to apparently explain to me where chicken comes from. After her patronizing me in front of my friends for what felt like forever about where "chicken" comes from I told her i did not care and their dish was gross. She then tells me she's not taking it off the bill, then walks away. I get up and ask to speak to another manager about the way she treated me over a dish i didnt want and barely touched she threatens to kick me out. She then proceeds to bring over our check where she marks us as a "large party" (mind you it was a table of 6 guests) and forces us to leave a 20% tip for service that was horrific. All the servers where snickering about us as we walked out which just shows what type of establishment this is. Honestly the worst restaurant experience ever ever had. If you want to eat tiny sharp bones with your shredded chicken and get berated by a manager over not wanting to eat it this is your place to eat. She also took the nasty plate of food away so i left without the gross chicken dish while paying $25 for it. read more

My brother and his family recently moved nearby and my family came up for a visit to see them after spending time on the Vineyard. I stumbled upon this place as a nice restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Although open table said there was nothing available I did what we all used to do and call directly and ask if they had room. They did and we were happy they accommodated us. The restaurant is part of an overall RV compound that seems odd at first but what they did to build out the restaurant itself is impressive. Overlooking a lake nobody can pronounce there feeling is rustic, modern yet airy which made for a nice Summer evening overlooking a calm lake. The food was very good, very reasonably priced and the drink menu was sufficient enough to satisfy city slickers like ourselves. We enjoyed shrimp cocktail, steaks, scallops, duck and salads. Delicious and the service and our waitress were very good! The 4 stars is only because we didn't have a lake view since we sat on the other side of the partition. It seemed like they could've made room and place tables together on the lake view side but in the end it was not a deal breaker. We will be sure to come back when we visit next time for sure. read more

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We will definitely be back. There is no problem with noise (which has become a problem at so many other places) read more

First time here and I came with mixed expectations. I am glad to say that our entire party (5 adults, 2 teens and 1 child) enjoyed their meals and service. read more

Our first time here and the food and atmosphere was really good! We sat on the deck and we loved how if u sat indoors they open the big doors so you can see the lake from inside. Very pretty! This looks like it is family/kid friendly. My husband and I loved the decor and the staff was great and very hard workers. I've read other reviews how the food is bland but our dinners were great! The menu is slightly limited noting more of BBQ than seafood or meat dishes. I would definitely look at their menu and book a table on their website or call. We saw the desserts which looked amazing but we were too full to try but a lot of people were buying desserts so they must be good. We will definitely be back! I highly recommend! read more

As Webster locals, we loved Samuel Slater's when it first opened, it was our go-to dining out spot for date night and family occasions. But while the service has always been wonderful, the quality of the food has greatly suffered, especially regarding delivery and takeout meals. The last handful of times that we ordered, the brisket, ribs and pulled pork were disappointing and we began to think that the burgers were the only items left worth ordering. Tonight we ordered delivery burgers and to say they were a let-down is an understatement. Dry, not cooked to temp (well done instead of med rare), unseasoned and cold upon arrival. The fries and tots were soggy and requested toppings were missing. We will not eat/order here again. read more

This was our first time dining here coming from out of state. To make a long post short, we will certainly not be returning. We brought in a large party of 10 for a birthday party. One person ordered a cheeseburger that came severely over cooked and without cheese. Another person ordered the most expensive steak on the menu, for his birthday, that was so far over cooked, the meal could not be eaten. In an attempt to remedy a decent time, he had it boxed to take home. But it didn't end with just two meals. The ribs were cooked as if they were taken out of the fridge and served. The manager, Julie, was altered to this issue and, although never apologized, offered to bring a new rack. The second rack came out, purporting to be "right out of the oven", but ended up being just as, if not colder than the first batch. The manager and server were alerted again and we were met with extreme neglect and unprofessional behavior by the manager, Julie. We explained the situation, to which we received no apology, and were told "the restaurant does not comp meals" even after the restaurant failed to serve, not one, not two, but several competent meals. I've read multiple reviews saying their meals were comp for just a single issue. We requested to speak with the manager, Julie several times after who proceeded to hide in the office until we attempted to revive our night and leave this sad establishment. The behavior we received from Julie was extremely disappointing. I am giving this review two stars because there were a couple actually good meals that we received, and our server Kayla was great. read more

My family, a party of 6, really enjoyed our meal tonight! We started with the "elote" style corn and chips and guacamole - both were really delicious, but I think the corn could have a bit more cheese on it, but otherwise both apps were awesome! The table ordered the white sangria, red sangria, the Lone Star Cooler, and the Kentucky Buck! All the drinks were fabulous, I loved my white sangria. Definitely an "order again" drink! I ordered the Killdeer Island Salad, which was exactly as expected but I was a little disappointed with how lacking the toppings were - I had a huge pile of lettuce but only one slice of avocado, a few pieces of bacon, and barely a handful of shredded cheese. For $14, I really wish I had more of the bacon, cheese, and avocado. I wouldn't order a salad from here again. Honestly, EVERY other part of the meal was perfect! I was just disappointed with the toppings-to-lettuce ratio on my salad. I'm a huge avocado fan and I barely got any. My family loved the pulled pork, beans, and cole slaw. And the cornbread was TO DIE FOR. Definitely the best corn bread I've ever had. The lobster roll was fantastic too - no complaints! I had a bite of my dad's bacon burger and it was delicious! Also, the different barbecue sauces provided at the table are uniquely delicious, especially the house sauce! I'd return just for that sauce alone... For dessert, I split the peach cobbler with my sister. The bourbon whipped cream was the perfect addition to the sweet peaches and cornbread crust! If you like cobbler thats not too sweet, this dessert is perfect! Overall, a MUST visit! The woodsy atmosphere feels cozy but the open, airy, and bright dining area provides it a more "upscale" feel. There's something for everyone here, and I think everyone should try it! read more

Great views of Webster Lake. Everything we ordered was tasty and in good portions. Nice tie in with the inventor, Samuel Slater.

Don't be put off by the drive through the trailer park to get there, we have enjoyed two weekend lunches very much. Both the reuben and the French dip had tender, tasty meat in generous servings. The fries were hot and crispy and seemed fresh cut. My friend ordered a salad and took 1/2 of it home. And the pierogies were a surprise nostalgic treat. Service was a bit haphazard, but it looked like the restaurant, like everywhere these days, was understaffed and doing its best. The facility is fresh and open with a lovely view of the lake. read more

All around excellent! Despite mixed reviews we went for it and I'm glad we did. It's a beautiful restaurant with amazing views. We were seated and greeted right away. Our food and drinks were perfect as well as the service. Love the location so will definitely be back. read more

Samuel Slater's Restaurant - View from deck seating - New American Near Me - Webster, Massachusetts

Great food Staff Worth the trip Love it all The brunch was fabulous and a view that's breathtaking read more

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Our first time here it was okay..food was good. Very busy but not a long wait. Great location Drinks well wish they had more of an exciting mixed drink menu. read more

First time here...opening night on the deck for the season. Staff were AMAZING! From the hostesses to bus boys. Waitress was wonderful with letting us taste our wine before buying. Had shrimp cocktail and pork belly appetizers. WONDERFUL! So much flavor! Nashville bbq and Salmon dinner for entree. Let's put it this way...we have found our new dinner spot read more

Samuel Slater's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Webster, Massachusetts

So my wife and I made the trek and tried this joint. The food was incredible, great selection of micro brews and cocktails and the service was great. Great outdoor seating and with plenty of fresh air with a beautiful view. I highly recommend read more

Very good food and service! I would highly recommend! My school had my retirement party here!

This is a pretty spot right in the lake . The bisque was terrible , but the calamari was good . The crab cakes were good and my companions liked what they had . The waitress was very nice and helpful ! However , charging 2.00 for olives in a martini was a first ! I have never ever seen that anywhere in the world ! Didn't notice it till we got home on the bill . The bar has some issues obviously , that was petty and a sneaky way to add an up charge ! read more

Went there this evening for our anniversary dinner. We ordered Bolognese, Crab Cakes and Caramelized onion risotto. The bolognese had chunks of beef and a tomato sauce that lacked any depth of flavor. I make bolognese at home that was much better than this. The crab cakes were good but there was only a small amount of the lime-cilantro aioli, just enough for one of the crab cakes. Caramelized onion risotto was good but not great. The meal was acceptable until dessert. We ordered the cheesecake with fresh strawberries but then was informed the strawberries did not come in on the daily order. We also ordered the creme brulee. The sugar on the surface was too thick and hard to crack. I informed the waitress that it was too thick and that someone could crack a tooth on it. She said that she would let the kitchen know. I finally got the sugar off of the brulee but then realized the brulee was actually soup as they must have heated the sugar too long and melted it. When the waitress came back I showed her that I couldn't even eat it and was disappointed as I had been looking forward to this for dessert. She then said that they have a set amount of sugar that they use and that the brulee was probably just made fresh today and didn't have time to set. Sorry, but at $7, I should have been able to eat my dessert. Not impressed and not returning.... read more

I don't even know where to start...I've been here 3 times previous to this visit. All has been excellent up until this visit. The whole restaurant is now a bbq restaurant?!? Why?? I came here looking for fine dining and I got some bbq joint on a corner The service was terrible. The food was cold and soggy, and our waitress was high on something but it surely wasn't life. read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night during restaurant week. Our waitress Nicole S. Was sweet and friendly, very helpful and attentive. The food was excellent. We started with a prosciutto, Brie and gig spread flatbread. I had a duck leg and duck fried rice as my main course and my wife had a Filet mignon cooked to perfection. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly as well as presented very nicely. Drink selection is also great and fairly priced. Overall an excellent experience! read more

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A hidden gem! Excellent food, drinks, and wonderful service. My husband and I were very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed our date night here, will definitely be back! read more

My sister and I just came home from there and food was fantastic! Katie our waitress was the best!

There were 4 of us. Two of the meals were enjoyed. The other 2 had fish and chips. French fries tasted day old. The haddock was watery. The fish and chips were to come with coleslaw. The slaw was did not arrive with the meals. We asked for it when the waitress returned to check on us. She came back 5 minutes later and said they ran out of it. No substitutions offered. No deduction in the price of the meal. We were brought the dessert sample plate. Not very appealing to the eyes as the samples were frozen, dull in color, and one looked like it had mold on it. We declined. Service was average. The ambience was good with a nice view of the lake. read more

This place earns a solid four star review because it has great atmosphere, drinks, and service. Being on the lake on a nice night with all the windows of the restaurant open is a great way to spend a night out. The food is decent, but lacking in some areas. We got their barbecue platters, I chose brisket and ribs. The brisket was excellent, and the ribs were okay. They seemed too black in the outside for my liking, but the brisket and sides made up for that. The cornbread was some of the best I've had. The "Lone Star Cooler" mixed drink was so refreshing and a perfect complement to the night. Definitely recommend the drink and certainly recommend the restaurant if you're in town. read more

This place has it all. Incredible view, food and staff. We dine here a few times per month. Love it!

Enjoyed an amazing first meal here- fantastic service with Alycia - consistently great food throughout! Seafood risotto was remarkable as was the chocolate brownie dessert. We will be back! read more

Samuel Slater's Restaurant - Ready for dessert! - New American Near Me - Webster, Massachusetts

We've been a few times in the past 10 months... So far every time has been spot on! Besides the chef making delicious bites, and the servers were great... Attentively professionals/not intrusive! Last Saturday we arrived by boat... docking was easy/convenient read more

Food was good, they were so busy, we had reservations and still waited 35 min to be seated! Water front was a nice environment! Shouldn't take on more than they can chew. Timing between courses should be better planned. read more

My family took my dad out for dinner and the Elvis show last night. This is my first time there and i can say i will absolutely be back. The food was amazing and the show was an awesome desert. I can't say enough about our waitress, she was so attentive. I forgeot he name but i do know she lives in Grafton. The rib eye was amazing, steak tips as well. Dad has been talking about the Southern fried chicken all day and just ate his left overs. On that note we all had leftovers to bring home so i think the serving size is great. I had the Cioppino that hasd such great flavors. Cudos to you all read more

Took a ride last night to check this spot out. It was well worth it. The service, including any recommendations, was spot on. All of the food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and it was nice to have dinner with a water view. The restaurant itself is extremely clean, including the bathrooms, which is always a plus and I can't say enough about our service. Crab and Corn Chowder, steamers, lobster strudel, veal Oscar, and bistro filet(all pictured) were excellent. We also had some specialty cocktails as well as the pecan tart and cheesecake for dessert, they were outstanding! read more

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Just had an awesome brunch for my husband birthday. The steak, eggs and home fries were delicious. My husband had an omelette which looked good. They knew it was his birthday so our waitress Alicia (sp) sorry if not spelled correctly brought out a little cake for him. Can't wait to try dinner next ! read more

Samuel Slater's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Webster, Massachusetts

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We tried the Mother's Day buffet today at Sam Slater's. Very disappointing. Staff was disorganized. Good options but taste was mediocre. We had a late seating (not by choice) and they ran out of several items including the prime rib. But ok, running out of a particular item is possible but running out of dessert? Nothing. Not a cookie. With their restaurant upstairs they could have brought down something. Too bad. it's a great location. read more

Mother's Day brunch at Samuel Slater's. Disappointed beyond belief. My husband and I called on Friday evening to ask them to please reduce the number of people on our reservation of 5 by one. My mother in law had fallen at the nursing home on Thursday evening. I offered to get medical documentation for the incident. They said it did not matter it was not within 72 hours of the reservation. I spoke to Julie today the general manager, knowing she would be able to make the change as there are always extenuating circumstances that change policies. There are human elements and the idea behind taking information to hold a reservation is to discourage no shows. We were not a no show. We paid cash for our meals and Julie had my credit card charged for my mother in laws meal that she was not able to enjoy. The buffet was jam packed with people as it is every year. Disgraceful, shameful, and unreasonable practice. read more

The food and service are pretty good. I think the prices are a bit high. The breakfast buffet used to be great but I don't think they still offer it with COViD. Nice location by the lake. read more

I wish i could give this restaurant more stars. Eating here felt like when the food critic reviewed Ratatouille's food. Like going home and tasting your favorite dishes. The ambience was great. Warm. Homey. The staff superb. Friendly. Kind. Attentive. And the food!!!!!! Fresh. Delicious. Wow!! read more

My husband and I celebrated our 48th anniversary here. The chef was amazing, we had the onion soup and the soup of the day, cream of asparagus...for dinner we had had the filet, which was seasoned to perfection with a light gravy and the bolognese....both were excellant. Our server was Nichol S, who was pleasant and very knowledgeable about both drink and food menu, was very attentive to our dining needs and was excellent at making our first experience at Samuel's the best. Thank you Nichol. The management surprised us with a special anniversary cake...thank you, it was unexpected and muchly appreciated. We will be returning and recommending Samuel's to our friends. read more

My husband and I went to Samuel Slaters for our anniversary. The staff was very friendly and attentive; the Webster Lake setting was really, really nice. The food, unfortunately, is the reason we won't return. Caprese salad was unusual (in a bad way). It was topped with a flavorless pesto rather than a balsamic reduction, oil & salt crystals. We ordered chicken & brisket BBQ for entrees. Everything (including the corn bread) was so dry and lacking a bold rub flavor. It's probably an ideal place for drinks or small plates. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with Samuel Slater's when I went there on a Sunday in July. The service was great and the atmosphere was excellent. I loved sitting in the dining room with open air views of the lake with yacht rock playing. The food was great too of course! read more

Enjoyed dinner with my husband. Our appetizer was Lobster Strudel and it was one of the most amazing small plates I have had. Enjoyed our dinners of Lobster Roll and Steak and fries. Wait staff was wonderful and very attentive. Check it out, you will not be disappointed read more

Left a very deserved bad review over a year ago when they changed to a Barbecue and I felt since they changed back to real food I had to give a new review. Place has a wonderful menu and specials that are wonderful to try! Place did an 180! PLEASE try this restaurant! You won't be disappointed ! Service and staff is fantastic read more