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This was a six-person business meal. I was buying, so I was the one embarrassed. The service was awful at every step (except for the manager offering to comp us things, which we refused because nobody wanted more food here). Waited 20 minutes to even be acknowledged by our server. We had to specifically ask for water refills - every time. Getting another beer took 20 minutes. The server also took the orders men first, which is just poor form. The entrees we eventually got were bad to mediocre - one colleague's salmon filet was raw inside and was sent back. One of the lobster rolls was rubbery enough for my colleague to send it back. Another colleague confirmed hers was bad, but she was too shy to send it back. Even the check arrived without a pen to write with. The place wasn't even very busy. Needless to say, I'll never be here again and will recommend others to eat anywhere else on the island. The only good thing that resulted were pictures in the group chat of the salmon guy and lobster roll guy eating at Taco Bell later that night, ostensibly very satisfied that they were getting what they paid for.
Went for brunch and everything was fabulous. We were the first ones in the restaurant, so service was amazing. It was very quiet the whole time we were there. I would definitely go back.
I had to try this place because the view is absolutely amazing. I've eaten here twice. The first time the food wasn't that great but I came back 3 years later and the food was delicious. For this round I ordered the chicken over rice and an old fashioned. The chicken was tender and the rice was delicious. As was the old fashioned. The bartender was a bit disinterested, which would be fine except he was more polite to other guests. The people who frequent this place seemed to be the residents of the adjoining apartments and were friendly. They livened the place up which was nice.
Arrived on a Sunday afternoon and had my choice of tables. The restaurant was modern, clean, and had a nice water view. Ordered brunch which came quickly and was impressed by the attentive waitstaff. It was practically empty but I don't know why the brioche French toast (with sides) was delicious, filling, and a bargain IMHO. Would definitely go back.
We were able to walk in for dinner, but I think reservations are preferred. Great views of the river! The space is decorated beautifully, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We both enjoyed our meals, we had calamari appetizer, and the airplane chicken and the salmon. We will definitely be back!
Another great place for a drink on the water in Tampa. Loved this location and laid back atmosphere. Great seating inside but we chose the sunny outside high top tables, they do batch make their cocktails, so it's hard to substitute anything unless it's off the menu. Service was good and the menu looked nice and varied. Just here for the drinks, but we did sneak in an order of the grilled biscuits. Wow, these work well with a drink! Nicely grilled served with butter and jelly. These melted in your mouth. Delicious. I'd love to come back here and eat a meal, food looked really good. Nice reasonable prices too. If your looking for something casual but good check this place out.
One of my favorite restaurants in Tampa! This place is especially wonderful for seafood, and the quality is always super fresh. The place is spacious, with lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the waterfront. This makes for the perfect sunset dining experience. The waiters and bartenders are always attentive and provide excellent service.
Watervue was lovely! We went here on a whim while on vacation before we went to the aquarium. Because it was a weekend, we were able to get street parking near by. The interior was very clean and bright, and the tables outside were just a few steps away from the water. The server was very friendly. Food was good too, but I'd go back for the views!
Had some of the best seafood dishes I've had in Tampa, so glad to have stumbled across a local spot with great outdoor views! Will be back for sure, great happy hour drink deals as well. A little pricy but perfect for a date night out; quick service since it's a smaller spot.
This is a cute, chic restaurant with a beautiful view of the water on Harbour Island. I highly recommend it for date nights or catching up with friends. The service is friendly, and the food came out quickly. Their charcuterie board is not the most aesthetic, but all the basics were there! We got salami, prosciutto, a variety of cheeses and bread, and jam. For my main entree, I had the seabass, and it was great! Parking is a bit tough here, so I recommend walking or scootering if you can. We ended up having to pay $20 in the garage, so plan ahead if you don't want this to happen to you!
We enjoyed our meal here and liked the view. It is nice to visit, but didn't necessarily blow us away. Our service could have been better. Nonetheless, the scallops were really delicious and they have great offerings on their menu. Parking is a little difficult here as well. I recommend ubering, or walking if you live in the area.
Had lunch here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Tampa, Florida. The weather was outstanding so we decided to sit outside on the patio. It has a great water view with boats constantly floating by along with views of the Tampa skyline. Now for the food and service, which were both outstanding. Our server Louis, really provided us with some of the best service we've had in a very long time. He was very attentive and almost anticipated our needs. The food was also very good, panzanella salad with a huge piece of salmon and I just went with a burger. They were both tasty and fulfilling along with some calamari with a sangria. Our tab was about as expected with no complaints. So with the service, view and food I would strongly recommend this place. If I had a complaint it would be the parking. There is parking in a garage but we were lucky to find one near the restaurant.
We went to Watervue Grille for a post conference team dinner and everything was amazing. The food/seafood was fresh and high quality which our teammates from land locked states really enjoyed. The service was great and all of the staff were very attentive. They were really helpful with menu recommendations and selections! Our table was directly facing the water and was an amazing view for our dinner. We will definitely be back next time we are in Tampa! read more
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We are so happy that you enjoyed your food and experience at…
Went here for date night. Service was really slow for having only 3 tables, but the food was really good. We started with the tuna tartare, it was just standard tartare but the miso salmon and the grilled grouper were very good. The location is on a canal so it's a nice view. Outdoor seating and dog friendly. Heads up the only parking is in a garage just past the restaurant. read more
This was a six-person business meal. I was buying, so I was the one embarrassed. The service was awful at every step (except for the manager offering to comp us things, which we refused because nobody wanted more food here). Waited 20 minutes to even be acknowledged by our server. We had to specifically ask for water refills - every time. Getting another beer took 20 minutes. The server also took the orders men first, which is just poor form. The entrees we eventually got were bad to mediocre - one colleague's salmon filet was raw inside and was sent back. One of the lobster rolls was rubbery enough for my colleague to send it back. Another colleague confirmed hers was bad, but she was too shy to send it back. Even the check arrived without a pen to write with. The place wasn't even very busy. Needless to say, I'll never be here again and will recommend others to eat anywhere else on the island. The only good thing that resulted were pictures in the group chat of the salmon guy and lobster roll guy eating at Taco Bell later that night, ostensibly very satisfied that they were getting what they paid for. read more
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Hello John,…
I had to try this place because the view is absolutely amazing. I've eaten here twice. The first time the food wasn't that great but I came back 3 years later and the food was delicious. For this round I ordered the chicken over rice and an old fashioned. The chicken was tender and the rice was delicious. As was the old fashioned. The bartender was a bit disinterested, which would be fine except he was more polite to other guests. The people who frequent this place seemed to be the residents of the adjoining apartments and were friendly. They livened the place up which was nice. read more
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Thanks Nikita for your comments. I purchased Watervue at the end of…
3 months ago
Arrived on a Sunday afternoon and had my choice of tables. The restaurant was modern, clean, and had a nice water view. Ordered brunch which came quickly and was impressed by the attentive waitstaff. It was practically empty but I don't know why the brioche French toast (with sides) was delicious, filling, and a bargain IMHO. Would definitely go back. read more
We were able to walk in for dinner, but I think reservations are preferred. Great views of the river! The space is decorated beautifully, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We both enjoyed our meals, we had calamari appetizer, and the airplane chicken and the salmon. We will definitely be back! read more
3 months ago
5 months ago
We started our dinner off with the calamari and it was very light and tasty, not chewy like some restaurants. For my entree, I had the smoked prime rib with smoked greens and Mac and cheese. It was delicious. The service was great as well. read more
Another great place for a drink on the water in Tampa. Loved this location and laid back atmosphere. Great seating inside but we chose the sunny outside high top tables, they do batch make their cocktails, so it's hard to substitute anything unless it's off the menu. Service was good and the menu looked nice and varied. Just here for the drinks, but we did sneak in an order of the grilled biscuits. Wow, these work well with a drink! Nicely grilled served with butter and jelly. These melted in your mouth. Delicious. I'd love to come back here and eat a meal, food looked really good. Nice reasonable prices too. If your looking for something casual but good check this place out. read more
9 months ago
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Wade B.
Hello Shaun. Sorry to hear you did not like the food. Can you let…
4 months ago
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Thanks for the update Kara. Hopefully I will see you at Brunch one…
One of my favorite restaurants in Tampa! This place is especially wonderful for seafood, and the quality is always super fresh. The place is spacious, with lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the waterfront. This makes for the perfect sunset dining experience. The waiters and bartenders are always attentive and provide excellent service. read more
Watervue was lovely! We went here on a whim while on vacation before we went to the aquarium. Because it was a weekend, we were able to get street parking near by. The interior was very clean and bright, and the tables outside were just a few steps away from the water. The server was very friendly. Food was good too, but I'd go back for the views! read more
2 years ago
Had some of the best seafood dishes I've had in Tampa, so glad to have stumbled across a local spot with great outdoor views! Will be back for sure, great happy hour drink deals as well. A little pricy but perfect for a date night out; quick service since it's a smaller spot. read more
4 years ago
This is a cute, chic restaurant with a beautiful view of the water on Harbour Island. I highly recommend it for date nights or catching up with friends. The service is friendly, and the food came out quickly. Their charcuterie board is not the most aesthetic, but all the basics were there! We got salami, prosciutto, a variety of cheeses and bread, and jam. For my main entree, I had the seabass, and it was great! Parking is a bit tough here, so I recommend walking or scootering if you can. We ended up having to pay $20 in the garage, so plan ahead if you don't want this to happen to you! read more
We enjoyed our meal here and liked the view. It is nice to visit, but didn't necessarily blow us away. Our service could have been better. Nonetheless, the scallops were really delicious and they have great offerings on their menu. Parking is a little difficult here as well. I recommend ubering, or walking if you live in the area. read more
4 years ago
Had lunch here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Tampa, Florida. The weather was outstanding so we decided to sit outside on the patio. It has a great water view with boats constantly floating by along with views of the Tampa skyline. Now for the food and service, which were both outstanding. Our server Louis, really provided us with some of the best service we've had in a very long time. He was very attentive and almost anticipated our needs. The food was also very good, panzanella salad with a huge piece of salmon and I just went with a burger. They were both tasty and fulfilling along with some calamari with a sangria. Our tab was about as expected with no complaints. So with the service, view and food I would strongly recommend this place. If I had a complaint it would be the parking. There is parking in a garage but we were lucky to find one near the restaurant. read more
Came here on Friday night. We had to make a reservation. We sat outside which was very pleasant, gorgeous view. Service was nice and friendly. Menu has lots of fish options so if you like seafood, it's a good place for you. We had blackened tuna to start and it was absolutely delicious. We loved it very much. Salad with mozzarella cheese was pretty good, not unique just a god fresh salad. My husband had pecan crusted pompano with mashed potatoes. It was amazing! Great fish, cooked to perfection. Loved it. I ordered scallops with rice. I loved the scallops but rice was very average, seemed like not very flavorful. I had a Virgin cocktail which was overly sweet. Overall pretty good experience with a very pleasant view. Loved dining there. Will be back. read more
This is a smaller place along the canals in Tampa. The menu was limited and higher priced than desired but it was cozy and the staff were pleasant when they came around to assist. We were not overly impressed with the food but by no means was it bad. It was good but a little overpriced by my standards. Probably not a place I would revisit but still enjoy my stay while I was here. read more
4 years ago
Delicious. Fun location. Helpful staff. Pretty interiors. The meal we had here was exquisite. I loved all of it. We would totally come back! read more
4 years ago
We came here on a double date, and it was a great spot on Harbor Island. With a waterfront view and fresh seafood selections we enjoyed our evening. The bar had a lot of fun cocktails to chose from. I enjoyed the margarita. The grouper was amazing, the portion size was big. Calamari and mussels were also good to share. Loved being able to walk back to downtown and burn off some calories. read more
Came here with a large group from work and we were offered indoor or outdoor seating. We chose indoor as it was hot outside. Service was good, our waitress was very pleasant and gave plenty of drink and food recommendations. The drinks were very good, everyone in the group seemed to enjoy the bvarious cocktails they had available. As for the food, some pretty mixed reviews: We got goat cheese and the pesto pollo flatbread as appetizers, both of which were solid. I personally really enjoyed the goat cheese. For entrees, here are some highlights from the group: 1) Mahi - this was mine, and I really enjoyed it. It was cooked well and had a lot of flavor, and the Brussels and seeet potatoes were good too. I'd recommend this. 2) Pan Seared Scallops and Misoyaki Glazed Pork Belly - 3 people ordered this, and all had very similar reviews. The book Choy tasted reheated, as if it was pre-cooked. The rice was a bit undercooked and hard, the scallops also seemed underdone. The pork belly was fantastic, though. 3) Char-grilled Ribeye - "it's fine" 4) green chili mac and cheese - "pretty good" The view was nice, looking out over the water. This is why you come to a place like this, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the food wasn't amazing, but it's generally fine. read more
3 years ago
Convenient spot for brunch, lunch or dinner on Harbour Island. If you are looking for something more low key than Jackson's or American Social, this is a great neighborhood spot. It's not usually super busy and food comes out quick. We had breakfast recently, the breakfast tacos and the breakfast bowl and it was pretty decent. Great view of Amalie Arena and they have some outdoor seating. read more
Took a short walk from the Westin after asking for dining tips from the valet they pointed me here. I was not disappointed. Had the smash burger and fries and enjoyed both. I'm in town for business so will give this place a try for dinner and update my review as needed. read more
5 years ago
Just a short bridge over from downtown Tampa into Harbour Island is all it took to come here and enjoy what we thought will be a lite nosh before our flight to NY. I had been eyeing Watervue on Harbour Island for my family as well as my nephew-in-law and his wife for lunch, but since our trip was an extremely short one, lunch without the newlyweds before flying, was in order. I almost feel Watervue is a hidden Harbour Island gem because there weren't that many people dining in. Or maybe it was the time we came in. But its full frontal view of the water, adds a dramatic pop when you're dining in or out. Randy was a sweetheart over the phone and she gave me the green light for my party of 5 to come right over. Watervue's layout is grey, black woods, glass windows (and lots of it) and the hexagonal dark grey tiles, add another showy pop. The menu is simple, not incredibly big- but sounds very nice. Hubs loved his sandwich Cubano that was filled with perfectly thin sliced meat. His auntie had the Fish & chips and loved it, hub's sister had the Lobster Fritters, her 12 yr old grandson had a burger and I loved my Arugula Salad topped with Shrimp, my Truffle Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan cheese were exceptional. I also ordered the Lobster Fritters- but they should've been called 'Lobster Hush Puppies'. No ill feelings- I just expected a bigger lobster presence in the 'Fritters' because they were either microscopic or had the 'flavor' of lobster. Good though- with that slight crunch outside and moistness inside. Randy was awesome and was patient with my sister-in-law's grandson's burger request. Overall, the food was awesome and Watervue offered us a moment of calm before heading to the airport. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful restaurant with great service. Food and drinks were delicious. Dog friendly patio seating. The only thing there needed to be more light for dinner time. But would definitely eat there again. read more
4 years ago
For friday evening we booked the reservation at Watervüe Grill. Watervüe Grill is a beautiful restaurant with an amazing decor and water-views. They have their own bar and offers seafood for lunch and dinner. When we entered the restaurant at the register we were seated on the table and greeted by our server Faith with menus and water. After exploring the menu we decided to order Sangria for the drink, Red Chill Rubbed Corvina, Butter Braised Potatoes and Shrimp & Grits. The service was also good and first I got my drink i.e. Sangria which was home made. Soon we got our food too. The shrimp and grits was good in taste with shrimp perfectly blackened. The fish and potatoes was also good. The seafood was good. The portions were good but not quite worth the price. A great experience with the waterfront views. read more
10 months ago
Been here for dinner and happy hour a handful of times. You really can't beat the views of the garrison channel. The food all has great flavor and the portions are generous. I've only ever had the flatbread once, because they are always selling out, but it was delicious. Cry baby cafe next door is undergoing renovations, so Watervue is now opened for brunch. Tried the crab Benedict the other day with some mimosas and it was the perfect way to start a Sunday. The service is attentive and the servers make great recommendations. read more
2 years ago
Location is cool! It's right in channelside - just over the bridge from our hotel (Marriott). The place was clean and not very busy for lunch time on a Friday. We thought it would have a bigger seafood menu given photos online and the name, but it only had calamari, mussels and a crab cake sandwich. The calamari needed seasoning... definitely was frozen not fresh. Which was disappointing for someone from a landlocked state. I wouldn't likely recommend it but it's fine. read more
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Hello Michelle and thanks for your review. As the new owner, I…
Always a great spot! We came here for date nights almost weekly. From 4-7 they have half off any drinks. The food is fresh, yummy and delectable. The wait staff is efficient and helps with recommendations and new menu options. Our favorite spot! read more
Visited this restaurant based on the reviews. Had a reservation for 7 and were seated right away. Atmosphere is great and service was awesome! The waitress was attentive and recommended dishes as needed. We came here for the fish dishes and pretty much ordered mostly fish courses. We started with the mussels, calamari and crab cake appetizers. They were all good; most preferably the mussels and calamari! The crab cake was a small portion for the price you pay and not worth it. All 7 of us ordered the shellfish combo and every single one of us loved the dish. Just the perfect portion of food; thank you Chef! Customer service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Calamari 4/5 Mussels 5/5 Crab cake 1/5 mostly due to portion size; there is a lot more to share with the other two apps than the crab cake. The Shellfish Combo 10/5; cooked to perfection and tasted delish! Great spot for an intimate date or a family gathering. Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
Absolutely phenomenal! Seems to be a real hidden gem! The reviews did not disappoint. Not only were the views fantastic but every single dish we ordered was amazing. We were celebrating a birthday and had a party of 8. We made reservations prior to arrival. When we got there we were greeted in a friendly manner and our table was ready. We had a beautiful view of Tampa Bay and Amelia Arena. It was happy hours until four and the drinks were on point. The peach bourbon drink was my favorite being that I am from Atlanta. During Happy Hour drinks are half price. We had appetizers and entrees. The Mussels and The Fried Calamari are to die for. We had several different entrees that were tantalizing to the pallet. We finished with Key Lime pie that was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. This I can say was a excellent experience, our waiter was exceptional as well. The dining room and views were quit pleasing to the eye. You can all hop on and off The Tampa Taxi at Watervue which is stop number 4. read more
1 year ago
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Hello Renee, Thank you for your review and sorry it has taken me a…
What a lovely restaurant in Harbor Island. We went for dinner on a recent Saturday night with a reservation. The outdoor area has a nice mix of high top and traditional tables, with a view of the channel. Inside, where we were seated, is modern and chic. We started with the fried calamari, steamed mussels and charcuterie board to share. All were well prepared. The calamari was crispy and perfectly cooked. The broth for the mussels was so good that one of our party was drinking it out of the mussel shells. The charcuterie board was tasty, with a good selection of items. I had the cold smoked, char grilled ribeye. It was perfectly cooked with a good hint of smoke. And it was just the right size. The potatoes were creamy and delicious, and the spinach, while sautéed, still maintained great texture. This truly is a beautiful location for a meal on harbor island with a menu that makes it worth the trip. read more
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