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    Waterfront

    3.5 (77 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Steakhouses
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    WATERFRONT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Stuffed flounder
    Sarah M.

    Cute little two-story building you get to see a panoramic view of the bay and bridge and water. Would be a great place to take a date for a sunset dinner. The waitstaff is very helpful and attentive. She made the swirl margarita sound amazing and if I wasn't riding my bike back to Tomball I would have had one. The flounder was really good I enjoyed it but my husband didn't enjoy his shrimp porboy unfortunately and hes not picky like me so that was unfortunate. Our friend that was with us his food was cold. We still had a good time and we'd come back.

    Caroline S.

    The woman who sat us was super friendly and very nice. She however wasn't our waitress. While our waitress wasn't rude, it was like we were a bother. Didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink, just gave us the check. We were one of 2 tables so wasn't like they were busy. When we left she was at a table with 3 other women chatting while the friendly hostess was working and thanked us for coming. That being said - view is great! Prices are reasonable! Food was very good. I'd go back, maybe it was an off night. Everyone is entitled to a bad day, we're human.

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    Jason Z.

    Probably one of the most disappointing meals we've had for a while. We had a large group of 7 and came after fishing in Matagorda. Interior seems dated and the menu was a bit lazy. Everything that came out tasted frozen and from a grocery store. The waitress said their best dish was chicken fried steak... at a seafood restaurant by the water... we left after briefly eating and trying our entrees. Prices are premium for the area but the quality of food was not. There are better culinary options in nearby Bay City.

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    JadyMarie D.

    We visited the Waterfront in Matagorda, Texas during a family road trip. The restaurant is easy to find and has plenty of parking. There are both stairs and a ramp for those that are not able to navigate stairs which was super helpful for our party. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. They provided a table with an amazing view. The food came out quickly. We dined on: - Dinner Salad - Fried Seafood platter (Shrimp, fish, crab rolls & oysters) - Stuffed flounder with a baked potato - Fried fish with a baked potato - Chicken fingers - Key lime pie If we are in Matagorda in the future, we are likely to visit this restaurant again. I hope you have enjoy your visit if you decide to dine in.

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    There was a variety of choices grilled, broiled and fried of most offerings. Drinks were excellent. View of the harbor and quick service. We will be back.

    Flounder
    Jacob D.

    This is the only restaurant on the harbor. All you have to do is just make use of the plentiful amount of fresh seafood available. The reason I say this is because when I asked our waitress what was the best thing on the menu the answer was "chicken fried steak". Steak was a thick cut, but it only served to make it extremely chewy. I wouldn't recommend it or anything else fried here either. All the apps are fried something or other, all equally as bland as the next. Even the grilled flounder, which is considered to be some of the best most tender fish in the Texas coast area, was flayed in into squares and tough. The salads aren't even worth getting along with the meals, the are proportioned (not a crime in itself) little plates of wilted bagged salad mix. Our group instantly regretted eating here. Granted we aren't locals, and are used to a more competitive food community, that's no excuse for the lack of effort seemingly.

    Fried everything (I can't remember what the plate is called) and the shrimp po boy.
    Pam L.

    Waterfront was recommended by a friend while we were camping in Matagorda. A great recommendation! I had the fried everything plate with the coleslaw and baked potatoes. My husband had the shrimp po boy. Everything tasted great. Nice, cozy marina atmosphere. The waitress was friendly and funny! We enjoyed our dinner! The baked potato toppings were awesome!

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    11 months ago

    Felt very unwelcome at this restaurant. Food was lacking spices. Over priced for mostly frozen food. Will Not return.

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    Food was okay... a bit over battered. Service was good but I had to call over the waitress a couple of times. Nice view of the marina

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    Came here while on vacation the food was good with a nice view of the river. I got the burger for lunch and it was one of the best I've had.

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    We had a large party and came in close to closing. Our server was great and very attentive. Food was definitely worth it!

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    Everything but the plate is fried. Friendly service and the food is good! Just know what you're getting into.

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    Great food and wonderful service We love having a glass of wine and watching the boats come in

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    Seems like a neat place, we must have just come at the wrong time of year. Sunny outside, but air…read morewas chilly and a bit windy. Our greeting when we came in was not the most friendly, woman behind the bar didn't even smile and mumbled something that I assume was our greeting. Our server, though nice, seemed very new and inexperienced. But she seemed to be nervously trying to do a good jobl My drink order never was what I ordered. I think there was confusion with the server and woman behind the bar. Our server didn't seem old enough to serve it to me, it was broght over by bar tender. It was pricey for not ever really getting what I requested. The day we were there, they had one of the garage doors open and the front door as well. It was so cold in there, we almost left to go elsewhere as I suspected the food would be cold before it got to the table to be eaten. After our 2nd request, they finally closed the one garage door,, but was still a bit chilly. Then they told us they just put the heater on. (the heater helped but have entry door open to bring food in from food trailer) We didn't realize the food was made in an outside trailer and walked inside. I got the crawfish tail ? Ettofee baked potato ? Ettofee sp?. Although The potato was well baked, and the sauce was Very good, there was only 4 or 5 very small crawfish tails on it. I ended up taking it home with me as it just wouldn't stay warm enough for me to eat more of it. I wish they would of had some type of thermal box, or cover to bring the food in from the outside trailer to the table... My husband had a mushroom swiss burger which was good, and some really delicious flat shaped fries, but again, keeping our food warm enough to eat it was not the best situation. There were some really good looking things on the menu, but it was just too cold in there that day. During nice weather, I'm sure our experience would have been much better, as it seems like a really nice place with a very nice patio with great view.

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