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    Waterside Restaurant

    2.4 (40 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    WATERSIDE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Super greasy onion rings.

    Spent $20 on a burger and onion rings, and the onion rings were so greasy they were soggy and the grease was all over the plate. Took over an hour to get food and then an additional 30 minutes after eating to get checks. . No cocktails were available and drinks were rarely refilled. Waitress seemed uninterested in table. The atmosphere is nice. Restaurant was at least clean

    Assorted Desserts: Apple pie, ice cream, cheesecake, pineapple cake
    Averri L.

    My mom and I went to the Waterside Restaurant for the Lunch Buffet. I did not know what to expect but thought the atmosphere was lovely as it overlooked the river. Unfortunately, the food was not as pleasant as the view. My first comment about the buffet was that it had limited options. There were two meats and two sides for the hot food, a salad bar, pizza, and maybe two cold dishes. For me, the variety was not that great and it would be hard for a person who is vegan or vegetarian since there are limited options. I tried nearly everything and the only "good dishes" were the potatoes and seafood pasta. The dessert was also deceiving because it looked good but did not taste good. As a person who loves dessert, I could not even force myself to finish. Needless to say, if you want a great atmosphere with poor taste in food this is the restaurant for you.

    Mac and cheese & fries
    Chloe R.

    Not a bad restaurant. Clean, beautiful. The day that I went, there was not a buffet. Instead, they provided a menu. Appetizers are smaller portions made to look big but are very tasty. I highly recommend the spinach and artichoke cheese dip, VERY YUMMY. Servers are very nice and helpful. I am vegetarian so I ordered Mac and cheese and fries and was very disappointed. The Mac and cheese was the cheap kraft brand and although the fries were crispy and cooked well, they were not seasoned at all. If you have money to spend, their pizza, steak and other meat dishes looked pretty tasty so I recommend giving this place a try!

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    Maggie A.

    I was there for dinner buffet. The food was ok. The chef was rude but our waitress was fantastic. I would have given this restaurant a 2 star but because of the waitress I give it a 3. It is also a bit tricky to get there. I paid $26 per adult.

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    Dean Y.

    Not sure what is wrong with this place but I can tell you what is right. The food an service.

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    Not bad. It's hotel food, so nothing that will blow you way, but pretty solid. The chef apparently loves pepper.

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    The food is really alright. Nothing special. Nothing bad. It's good for a meal, not a great meal.

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    Food was excellent, but the variety for the price of the buffet was extremely lacking.

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    Not quite up to par considering its in a 4 stars hotels. Choices are mediocre with $26/person.

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