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Waterside Seafood Company

3.0 (69 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Shrimp Alfredo and dark cherry old fashioned
Naomi K.

Getting into the hotel was either on the far side or by the waterfront but you had to know the door/or have a key card which opened to the back of the restaurant. Ambience was nice for a hotel restaurant. Water views were pretty. There was a lady singing in the bar area which could be heard in the later evening. Staff didn't look so happy and they had poorly printed xerox copies of their menu which was odd. The drink menu had multiple stains on it so it was pretty gross. We were seated awkwardly close to another table whose chairs nearly hit our table. The shrimp Alfredo was quite tasty, plenty of cheese. The crabcake burger was cold though tasty. The sliders were good and the fruit cup decent. The bar ran out of ginger beer so it was replaced by ginger ale but the old fashioned was good. The bill was super weird, he gave us someone else's order totally itemized wrong but tried to convince us the totals were the same. Not sure what that was all about. Good location decent food. The food was good and came

Fried Chicken Wings
Amy M.

Waterside Seafood Company is located inside the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. There is an amazing view of the water and ships while dining inside. The hubs and I checked into the hotel around 7ish and was looking for food to nosh on. Since this bar/ lounge/sort of restaurant was conveniently located without having to leave the hotel we tried it. It was moderately spacious with tables that were filled with people. The bar had limited seating with a bartender taking drink and food orders. There didn't seem to be anyone approaching tables to take orders. They could be experiencing a worker shortage, so this is where people need to exercise patience. The hubs and I ended up at the bar trying to get the attention of the bartender. He was a bit occupied finishing off conversations as the catching the eye, head nod, slight hand raise went ignored. So we just waited since we were hungry. Finally, we were given a paper menu of what food offerings were available that evening. One order of buffalo wings for me, and a crab cake sandwich for my other half. There was a wait time of 25- 30 minutes for pickup, so we went back upstairs to relax. The hubs went to collect the food, and we immediately opened the containers ready for us to devour. The wings I would say was the type you would buy in the frozen aisle. The ones where you bite into, and all you get is the breading and no chicken. The blue cheese was left out unfortunately. The crab cake was ok. It looked a bit flattened, but I did taste the crab. Maybe we came on a off day.... Overall a underwhelming experience.

Burn ashy Brussels!! Gross and inedible! Do better !!!
Carly L.

Not worth the price !! Cold burger , burnt Brussels! They turned to ash in your mouth ! Absolutely disgusting! The staff is very nice though . Last time I ordered the she -crab soup and it was served cold and they told me to go microwave it downstairs in the lobby .. I will NEVER buy food in the hotel again!!!

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Sonika J.

The service here was amazing! I wish I could remember the two guys that waited on us every time we ate dinner. They were so positive and gave us great vibes. The food was delicious and the my red sangria was Phenomenal. I honestly was not too pleased with rooms but they were just meh... The beds were "lumpy" and housekeeping barely understood a thing I was saying. They only clean or provide towels if you requested. I think if you stay as long as we did then they should at least offer towels,I mean we do bathe and shower. Honestly we will stay across the water at the Renaissance next time and maybe eat here if the two nice guys are still working in the restaurant. I give 5 Stars to the Restaurant,Food,Drinks and Service and give 0-1 Star to the hotel.

Fried Calamari
Brian C.

Last week during my 6 night stay I came here a couple times and I will say I never had a bad meal. But I will review one of my visits. I came here on a busy night and sat at the bar. Still had a great view of the water. My bartender was Felix. He was very friendly, knew a lot about the menu, and making drinks. Never had a problem chatting and always gave fantastic service even when it was very busy. Seriously one of the best bartenders I've ever had. Hands down!!! Onto the meal. For starters I decided to order the Fried calamari. Wow this was good, full of flavor, and it was a huge portion. It was sprinkled with cheese and came with a nice dipping sauce! For my entree I ordered the grilled chicken quesadilla. It was served with salsa and sour cream. Let me tell you, this was very good. Cooked perfectly inside/outside and full of flavor. From The two types of melted cheeses to the roasted red peppers and onions. So good, I should have added the guacamole. With the huge portion of calamari I couldn't finish my entree but I def saved it for later. Next time I'm in the area I will def be coming here again. A+ service and A+ food!

Mimosa
Dago M.

As you arrive to dine in your valet parking will be FREE of charge, so be sure to inform the valet otherwise there will be a fee of $12.00 As we arrived, we were greeted and welcomed to the hotel and restaurant. As they walked us to our Yelp Elite section we were given a ticket voucher for a FREE drink !!! (YES) With a nice waterside view of Portsmouth, the Ocean, Norfolk, and the Ships, Boats, and Ferry passing by, it's easy to relax and enjoy oneself. Started the evening with a Blackberry Margarita while enjoying the Calamari and She Crab soup. The Fried Green Tomatoes and Crab Dip with Pita Bread followed and they were delicious !!! As i was hesitant to try the Mushroom Ravioli, I build the courage to try it and to my surprise it was very delicious !!! So delicious i had to ask for more. The Crab Cakes were also quite good and a very good combination with the Mushroom Ravioli. As the evening was coming to an end, we were surprised with Key Lime Pie and a $50.00 Gift Certificate for our next visit. YES!!!!! Not only that, but Steve the Chef came out to each table to introduce himself and give us some of his recommendations, and to answer any questions we might have. A great time with greAt people at a great place !!!!!

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Lisa K.

My friends took me here for my bday. The view was outstanding. The prices aren't bad. More than what I would pay but it was a bday treat soooo.. I couldn't complain lol. We did have to keep asking for things.. like butter , napkins , asked for ranch 3 times and it seemed to take a long time to get our orders. Overall.. it was decent... nothing I would go back for again.

Maria C.

I haven't dine here in years, but that all changed a few nights ago. When I visited the time before last, the restaurant was under the name, City Dock. City Dock was awesome! The beautiful decor, the waitstaff and the outdoor seating... simply marvelous. I am not sure what brought about the name change, but recently the hotel had a face lift and I guess that called for a restaurant name change. Nevertheless, I am all here for Waterside Seafood Company. I attended a private party in which 30 guests sampled some menu items. Items included: She crab soup Crab dip with pita bread Mini Crab Cakes Vegetarian Ravioli Fried green tomatoes Calamari Key Lime Pie Classic Maragrita While I am not a fan of fried green tomatoes, I did taste the batter and it was very good. Not a fan of the calamari either, but judging the look on the faces of those around me, they enjoyed this dish. My favorite by far has to be the Key Lime Pie... very good! Just enough tang and sweetness - superb! Now, my classic margarita, ALL THE WAY RIGHT! It was so good, I opted for two on a Tuesday. The bartender, Giuseppe had me feeling super nice! The drink was perfect! The atmosphere, the waitstaff and interacting with those in charge, this seems to be a great place overall. Martha, the Sales Manager expressed her enthusiasm about the changes and invited us all to return soon. Brian, I believe he is the Restaurant Manager, super cool guy and enlightened us all about every dish that reached the table. Trina J. our waitress, super personable and her sense of humor, amazing! The Chef even took a few minutes to come out to gather feedback from everyone. This engagement showed he is really interested in making a great first impression a last impression. Other interaction with Jennifer, Lindsey and Ms. Rhoda... these ladies displayed a love for their job unlike any other. The restaurant wasn't full to capacity this past Tuesday, but the flow of guests remained steady and everyone seemed to be having a great time. The restaurant is located inside the Downtown Waterside Sheraton Hotel. With views of the Elizabeth River, one can opt to dine inside and still view the beautiful outdoors, or be seated at the few tables out on the patio. I'd recommend you give this place a try even if you are not a guest of the hotel. The restaurant offers free valet parking to all guests dining in... be sure to keep your receipt and valet ticket. This restaurant features an amazing happy hour from 5 to 7 pm. Overall, from that time years ago to this past Tuesday, I'm definitely keeping this spot on my radar anytime I am near the Waterside area. I almost forgot... live music filled the room as well. The clarinet player played along with the tunes in the background... super chic and sexy vibe! I am not sure if live music is featured daily, you may want to call the restaurant first to see. But the clarinet player... loved him! Have fun & enjoy life :)

Kate R.

So first let's talk about the bar. I came here for an event and arrived around 30 minutes early, I decided to have a seat at the bar and enjoy an happy hour drink prior to my groups coming. I am so very glad that I did! Rusty, the bartender, was so sweet and personable. She remembered my name (and used it!), talking to me about the history of the hotel's renovations and how much she likes the new bar. I told her about my three kids and we both enjoyed the lovely view of the harbor as the rain came through. As our group arrived, we were all seated without much fuss. We were treated with the utmost care by all of the staff... the servers did a great job, managers stopped by to say hello, and even the head chef came out to ask us how we had enjoyed our food. I tried the jalapeño margarita and it was brought to me promptly and it was beautifully presented, but the flavors did not agree with my palette. They used pickled jalapeños and I could tasted more of the juice from the jar than the actual jalapeños... I think that if there were fresh jalapeños, it would have been fabulous. We tried a little of everything. By far, my favorite was the calamari and marinara sauce. It was perfectly crispy and flavorful! The only dish I did not particularly enjoy was the pita bread and cheese dip. The dip cooled too quickly and got too thick to dip the soft bread in. I did not take away any stars for the "less enjoyable" aspects because there were things to balance them completely... I had a couple of beers I enjoyed immensely prior to the marg, and the food was fantastic except the one dish. :) I expect that this will be a LOVELY date night when I get a chance to bring my husband back and very much look forward to the opportunity. I would also count this restaurant in if I needed a place to bring a business meeting, an important group, or a nice family gathering! I do NOT recommend it for younger children, but older ones might enjoy the swanky atmosphere.

Lai Wun C.

Went there for the Yelp elite event, everything was out of my expectation. The food are amazing, the hospitality and service are amazing, everything was just amazing! This place is huge and beautiful, the chairs are comfortable, the bar area has some tvs playing sports, there are some outdoor seats but it was raining the day of our visit so nobody were sitting outside, there was a man playing an instrument on the side, the whole atmosphere is very good and it's not too loud. We had the She Crab Soup, Calamari, Chesapeake Bay Drunken Crab and CheeseDip with Fried Naan Bread, Fried Green Tomato, Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Key Lime Pie with Key Lime Mousse, and I had the blueberry margarita. The She Crab Soup is my favorite dish overall. It's so creamy, rich and flavorful. It would be even better with some bread or crackers. The Calamari is nothing special, the sauce could be more flavored. The Chesapeake Bay Drunken Crab and CheeseDip with Fried Naan Bread is my second favorite dish. I didn't know the name of the dish before I did this review but I can tell it has some alcohol in this rich flavor of crab and cheese dip. The naan bread is soft and taste good with this dip. I would recommend it to be a bit more salty however. I'm not a fan of the Fried Green Tomato because it has feta cheese since I don't eat feta cheese. If I ignore the feta cheese part it is a good appetizer. There are some sweet sauce with diced tomato on top of the fried green tomatos so it's very appetizing. I think I'll order it without the feta cheese when I'm by myself. The Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab Cake is my third favorite dish. The crab cakes are straight crab meat, not like some restaurants who put flours and vegetables to make them bigger so they can fet more profit. Since it's an appetizer, they are one-bite size. It comes with a sweet sauce but I'd prefer just lemon so it won't cover the flavor of the crab meat(I think it depends on personal preference). The Wild Mushroom Ravioli is the best Ravioli I've ever had for a while. The pasta is tender but not chewy, the mushroom is soooo flavorful, the only thing is the sauce is kind of blend. After addjng some salt it tasted good. The Key Lime Pie with Key Lime Mousse is very refreshing. The shredded baked coconut is a good paired with this dessert. The decoration and way to present is also pretty. The Blackverry Margarita is strong but it's lacking a bit of sweetness. The staff member are very friendly and helpful. The lady who served us is the most friendly and funny server I've ever met. The other young man who served my drinks was nice too. After checking the menu and knowing the prices were actually not crazy high like other hotel restaurants, I would definitely come back in the future for these good food and drinks and good service!

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Service was really friendly! I had the chicken avocado sandwich and it was really good! I would recommend!

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I hope their lunch and dinner have better options. Breakfast was a cold buffet bar for $15. No eggs or meat unless you pay more.

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