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    Waterman Grille

    4.3 (796 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Amber C.

    We had a wonderful time at Waterman Grille! We came here as a celebration and it did not disappoint. Drinks were innovative and delicious. Food was all very well made. Parking was very ample. Food can be a bit pricy but the environment is very nice.

    Blame it on the juice
    Mary R.

    Dinner was excellent ! Service was great. Food was amazing ! Highly recommend the Korean chicken wings literally the best wings I've ever had in my life.

    French Onion Burger* med rare-split
    Philip G.

    One of my favorite places in Rhode Island- I love the food, ambiance and the service! I always order the calamari and the burger special they have on the menu (French onion burger this time). I enjoy the great view of the water while dining- and today I had the pleasure of sitting in the upstairs room! Keep it up Waterman Grille! I do miss the big pickles that used to come with the burger, but still delicious. Also, there was a wedding downstairs so it was a bit busier than usual but still excellent and plenty of parking!

    Grilled Hanger Steak*
    Brianna F.

    We were seated upon arrival for our reservation and given the choice of inside the dining room or in the covered/heated porch. We chose the porch as it was less crowded and quieter and the temperature was pleasant even though outside temperature was below freezing. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. We were offered bread which was delicious, soft and crusty with wonderful butter. I got the Mezcal Lime Rickey as a cocktail and we shared the calamari and shoestring fries for the table. Both were great and came out quickly. I got the hanger steak, served with fingerling potatoes and broccolini. For dessert, I had the salted caramel sundae. Fantastic experience.

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    Maryssa M.

    Update- Waterman Grille is still as good as it has ever been! I absolutely love their burger! I also love their appetizers: calamari, mussels or clams depending on the season! Fantastic drinks, lovely service, great ambiance, and if you get a window seat- a superb view! I always look forward to an evening at Waterman Grille!

    Grilled Hanger Steak*
    Julia G.

    Service: wonderful service. Our waiter was very kind and thoughtful. Food: Deviled eggs - very delicious. Nothing super special, but a good classic deviled egg. Korean chicken wings - 10/10! Paired with kimchi that was perfectly cooked and a yummy sauce. Hanger steak - very good but could have used some sort of sauce on the side. I had it cooked medium but next time I would order it medium rare. Cod - soft and moist. Light flavors that were a great balance to the Korean fried chicken wings Shrimp pasta dish - shrimps were cooked perfectly and the pasta was light but creamy Drinks: Eastern influence cocktail- too different for our taste! Very sesame forward Noble Rhode - SO GOOD! Very beautiful color as well :)

    Hanger steak
    Sheila B.

    We sat at the bar and watched the NFL game. Rebecca took great care of us. Everything was phenomenal ...job well done! Negronis & espresso martini with tequila repo was the best we've ever had. Calamari & hanger steak cooked to a perfect med rare +.. We are from Vegas and eat out a lot. We haven't had service like that in a long time. Thank you!

    Karen Elizabeth scallops with the most delicious succotash
    Rachel R.

    Went here in Sept for dinner. The ambiance was charming and even though we didn't sit outside, our spot along the outside edge of the reataurant was cozy and nice. I had the scallops dish with succotash. The succotash was delicious and had a depth of flavor on it that you rarely get to experience. On top of all that, our waiter was also great and a lot of fun. I'd definitely go back for another meal!

    Clam Chowder
    Jessica B.

    Disappointing. However, I may have a skewed view as I came here for a corporate work event as opposed to "regular" dining... My company held their annual "holiday party" here. There was a custom menu with 2-3 options to choose from for apps, entrees and dessert. I picked the clam chowder, marinated filet and chocolate mousse. The clam chowder was very bland and an oddly small portion size served in an equally-odd large bowl. The filet was drowning in red wine and had a peppercorn-like crust which tasted like rocks. It hurt my teeth to bite into it. At least it was cooked to a nice medium, even though I was not asked how I wanted it cooked. The potatoes on the side were extremely salty. And the chocolate mousse was nothing special. The best part was the small crunchy chocolate balls, which there was not enough of. The "regular" dining experience here may be different, however can't say I would recommend for an event :(

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    Alan B.

    It was a beautiful 82-degree day, and our party of four was seated on the outside deck next to the river. The awning provided sufficient shade, and we were removed from most of the road noise that affects al fresco dining in the city. On the weekends, the Waterman Grill offers a limited brunch menu with about 10 entrees to choose from. We selected: Red Bridge Omelet - $16.00 (two diners selected this dish) RI mushroom, tomato, goat cheese Smoked Salmon Benedict - $18.00 Poached eggs, sauteed spinach, English muffin, hollandaise Eggs Benedict - $16.00 Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, hollandaise It seemed to take quite some time for the dishes to appear even though it wasn't very busy. There was however a bridal shower happening on the lower level. When the meals arrived, there were mixed reactions. Both diners really enjoyed their Red Bridge Omelet's, one commented it was delicious. The eggs benedict entrees received less enthusiastic reviews. Once diner commented the English muffin was so tough, she couldn't cut it or take a bite out of it. I found my eggs were overcooked, the yolks beginning to harden toward hard boiled, and my dish was very salty. There was a choice of greens (lettuce) or potato for sides. We tried both, the greens were fine, it's difficult to get excited about some lettuce and dressing. The potatoes were tasty. Overall we enjoyed the venue, our waitress was excellent, and the omelets were very good. It's difficult to rate this dining experience, which was somewhere between three and four stars, so I'll rate it exclusively on my entrée, which I would not order again if dining here. When preparing Eggs Benedict, the eggs should cook about 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring the egg white is fully cooked but the yolk remains runny. Mine were not at all runny, they were too salty, and the muffin was chewy. So, I'm providing a three-star review for this visit.

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    Hangar steak was great as was arugula salad. Door dash is a plus. Yelp needs more words for this review.

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    Is there a dress code?

    There were a variety of outfits worn by the people we sat near from shorts, pants, T-shirts, polos, etc. We ate lunch so it might be helpful to contact the restaurant if you have concerns.

    Is there parking?

    Yes, I believe the lot that is about 1/4 mile away is their lot or general free parking. Easy to walk to and from.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes

    Are your cheeses pasteurized?

    Yes, most of our cheeses are pasteurized although sometimes we have special cheese featured on a cheese plate that is not. If that is the case, your server would be able to let you know.

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes! We have a delicious Roasted Cauliflower entree which consists of a cauliflower-almond puree, red quinoa, raisin emulsion and toasted almonds.

    Am I able to bring in my own bottle?

    A BYOB website says YES, but there is a $15 corkage fee.

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