We had dinner here while in town and I was blown away. First, we were told there was a 45 minute wait, but immediately the manager let us know they could sit us out in the detached pool bar building and serve us there. We accepted and had no issues in service or timing or anything. We got the chips with onion dip (obsessed), and my mom had the katsu sliders (huge hit), stepdad had one of the salads, and I got the grilled cheese. The pink drink that is their take on a pina colada (can't remember the name) was SO GOOD. There was still a (distant) view of the water, and the open air pool bar building made the place feel very 'vacation' vibes. I loved it. read more

Wave Lakeside Dining - View from the pool bar - American Near Me - Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio

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Wow stopped in for lunch and can't express how great the food was. Our bartender was Grace and she gave us some recommendations and they were spot on. She was so polite and knows her stuff. We will be back. Happy to see such a nice addition to Marblehead. Michelle Tabbert read more

Wave Lakeside Dining - Great salad - American Near Me - Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio

I enjoyed my poke bowl and and my two friends enjoyed their food also. However, I'm not sure I would come back until they figure out the acoustics problem inside. It was buried hard to hear people talk at our table or the waitress when she was explaining things. I'm glad the bar and restaurant area is popular, but it was extremely loud. Maybe it's different when the doors to the outside or open, but I'm not sure as it was a chilly evening and they had the glass doors closed. read more

Great addition to Marblehead - stopped in for a cocktail and apps. Everyone loved the drinks they got. Would like to see just a few more cocktails on the list, but I'm sure it will grow during busy season. The apps came out quick and they accidentally put in a wrong dish for us but ended up fixing the dish asap. Excited to bring friends here in the summer. Plenty of parking (hotel parking). The windows provide a gorgeous view of the lake. read more

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Enjoyed our visit. Pleasant room, table and server. The food is on the right track but could use more flavor Menu is somewhat predictable. If you looking for a solid lunch or dinner, it is here, but with a million dollar view. It should be better. Solid B read more

The food is superb and the views unmatched on Lake Erie. The service staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. This restaurant has been an awesome addition to our Marblehead dining scene! read more

Wave Lakeside Dining - View from the patio at the Wave - American Near Me - Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio

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This is a wonderful new addition to Marblehead! Service was friendly & efficient- atmosphere is perfect! Such a fun trendy beach vibe- and the view is the best of any on the water restaurant in Marblehead. We felt like we were on the ocean vs Lake Erie. We ordered: walleye fish & chips, the burger, heirloom tomato sandwich, kids chicken fried rice bowl, the poke bowl & sushi donuts- everything was yummy & cooked right! We had a couple dietary needs & they accommodated them perfectly. We also ordered the skillet cookie for dessert & it was soooo good! It's definitely a splurge as far as price goes but the service, atmosphere & quality of food doesn't make it seem so bad! read more

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I'm so happy to see this place receive a face lift and open! We stopped for breakfast on a Sunday morning. It's bright and airy with a swanky feeling but not pompous a$$hole feeling. It was laid back and really enjoyable. Our server was attentive and friendly. I had a mimosa ($12) husband had the bulletproof coffee ($5) and we liked them both. I had a breakfast pita which was really good and came with freshly made chips. Interesting and very good. Husband had a breakfast sandwich with a blueberry compote and that was unique and delish. We watched freighters and birds coast by. We also checked out two rooms that are available to tour. They're really well designed and look very comfortable. Gorgeous lodging with family friendly, affordable & pleasant dining - we will be back! read more

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The food was EXCELLENT!!! Tasty, colorful, and delicious. The staff is well trained and knowledgeable about the food and ingredients. Our waitress is Meagan and she is a hoot. We'll be back !!! read more

We had the most amazing dinner but it was because of Cat our server! Great service, great ambience and great food. We will back but only if Cat can be our server!! I wanna adopt that girl read more

Had a few personal complications and had to cancel reservations for friends from California. The Wave came through and allowed us to look forward to rescheduling in 2026. Thank you Thank you! Would definitely recommend! read more

My wife and I ate dinner at the Wave restaurant last night and it was awesome. We had the Hummus Crudite for our appetizer then my wife had the Wave Chopped Cobb and I had the Korean Fried Rice for our main course. We split a Skillet cookie, and we both had a cocktail. The bill was around 100 dollars with tip, which I thought was reasonable. Our waitress (Grace) was terrific also. She could answer any questions we had about the menu, and she was nice enough to laugh at my dad jokes. :) Lastly being able to look out over the lake was a nice treat. We will be going again for sure. I would recommend getting reservations. read more

We visited this past Friday looking for a table for 6. Gabby the hostess worked so hard and came through for us! While we waited we sat at the fire pit and had outstanding service from McKayla. Then great dinner and service from Frankie! Love the food and drinks, but their servers were so focused on making our dining experience special... and that's why we loved it so much! read more

Amazing restaurant! Service was fast and friendly, the food was good. The view of the lake is phenomenal.

We had brunch today to celebrate a birthday. Haleigh was our very attentive waitress. The food was delicious: Cobb salad with steak, the Farmers omelet, and the paleo pancakes were all very tasty. The dessert, warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, was complimentary to celebrate the birthday. All in all a great experience (a little pricey but worth it), and a nice view of the lake to boot! read more

My husband and I had our first meal here last evening and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, including cocktails--grapefruit martini and Manhattan, the hummus platter, and our entrees (the burger with fries and the poke bowl)--all delicious! Excellent service too, as Cat took great care of us. We'll be back! read more

Went for Happy Hour, off season is Thursday to Sunday! Yes! Great glass of red blend and hubby loved his Manhattan. Shout out to Meg and Ryan great staff! Beautiful view! Welcome to Marblehead! read more

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Staff was great! Food is delicious and super fresh. Great ambiance and overall a very nice restaurant.

Great view of the lake with outside and open air dining. Food was great. Thanks to Cat for great recommendations and service. Don't forget to order the hummus read more

Wonderful experience the food was great and the service was fantastic. Their brown butter cake is the best dessert on the peninsula. The view is beautiful. read more

We loved the food overlooking the lake in a beautiful dining room. My husband chose the salmon salad and I the smash burger which both were excellent. The butter cake was a most. read more

Pretty overrated overall. Ordered a ribeye. Chef doesn't know how to trim the silver fat on the outside, they also cut in the kitchen it before serving. That is not that common especially on a ribeye. Service surprisingly was not the best, friendly but forgot about us even with a small offseason crowd. They need a little more polishing on how to handle a dinner service. Less than a year old so they have time to address these issues before the summer crowds come. Interior is nice, quaint and modern. read more

Such a fun place. We had a huge party and this place was so accommodating and helpful. Our server Grace was 10/10 and so kind. Taylor the manager was so helpful. Will definitely be back read more

Wow, unique, boutique-y, lounge/restaurant in Marblehead just past the lighthouse. Fun drinks and interesting menu. The service and presentation were great! Recently opened and killing it! read more

Loved the service here. Emily was so great! The Korean bowl had great flavor & the tuna /salmon bowl was also very good! Love the Draft cocktails! were so good! Definitely will be back . Only down side is it's a bit loud. read more

Cadence helped out a lot and was a pleasure to have. Great sushi roll, wine, and view!

LoveCadence!! Amazing service great food and beautiful view At a reasonable price. Brunch menu was perfect

Incredible atmosphere and service, delicious food, and tasty cocktails. Couldn't ask for a better place in Marblehead! Must visit read more

Wave Lakeside Dining - American Near Me - Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio

Stopped in Saturday evening and sat at the bar. Was served promptly by Megan. She was very attentive and friendly. She never kept me waiting for another drink. I was extremely pleased with her attitude and professionalism. I will definitely be back at the Wave again. Tim R. read more

We had a great first time dining at The Wave this weekend. Excellent, friendly service from the second we walked in. We dined with our three young children, including a 6 month old, and the staff were exceedingly kind and thoughtful with the kids. Grace is an absolute gem of a server; she took great care of us and her other tables around us. The food was excellent and we really appreciated that Happy Hour is offered on Fridays! The view of the lake is beautiful, and we're excited to enjoy the patio this summer. We really felt appreciated as customers and it was great to see it so busy in the off season. So happy to see this location restored and we love having another outstanding dining option here in Marblehead. An excellent choice for a family meal or a date night out! read more

We went for drinks about 10 pm and the place was busy, but the staff kept up with the service very well. There is a bar area that becomes inside/outside when the windows are pushed back, which is a neat concept and very modern, however the place was swarming with midges and we found ourselves swatting at them because they were covering our clothes and the walls. It made the place seem dirty. We had 2 cosmos that were good and 2 bottled beers because there is no draft available. The alcohol for the cosmos came out to $36, and then there was a 'cosmo fee' of $4 on top of that! Then, before we even paid, there was a transaction fee of another 1.49 or something like that which made it an obvious extortion of money. So, unless you get beer for $6, I would recommend continuing to the pub down the road over by the wine bar and get a $5 cosmo. we were disappointed with this place and don't plan to come back. read more