Waterbar

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   Justin

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was pretty terrible, server forgot one of our appetizers which they did comp but it came after our entrees as I had to ask again for it. Took forever to get anything from them and the table next to us was served much faster than us despite sitting down a fair amount after and sharing the same waiter. By the time they had gotten and eaten all of their dessert our waiter hadn’t even checked back in with us to see if we wanted any. Probably took at least 30 minutes after we finished eating to get the check
   

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   Matthew

   San Joaquin5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Location and view are fantastic. Food is very good. Service was excellent. Only negative is that it is very expensive. It was nearly $300 for my wife and I. (2 glasses of wine, 2 cocktails, 4 oysters (total), 1 appetizer, and 2 entrees…no side dishes) I know it’s San Francisco and costs will be high but this was such that I’d think twice before going again.
   

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   Gail VIP

   San Francisco60 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant week special was swordfish with glass noodle peanut sauce. It was very good as were the oysters. The princess cake trifle stole the show though!
   

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   TOMOKAZU

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   二度目の食事 以前は7年ほど前で、良いイメージを持っていました。 今回も期待通りのクオリティーでした。 お勧めのワインも、スプリングトラウト、スープ、パンまでもどれも美味しかったです。
   

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   Dan

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was outstanding, and the food was delicious. Thanks!
   

   WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the support Dan, and for sharing your terrific experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.
   

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   DOUGLAS VIP

   San Francisco145 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's been two months since my last visit to Waterbar. This time I went to celebrate my birthday and sit on the newly covered patio. Mother Nature decided that she wasn't going to allow that. She hit us with a couple of very strong bouts of rain just before my reservation. Instead we were seated at a prime table in the dining room that allowed us a great view of outside and was also great for people watching. We both started with a French 75 that was one of the best, and freshest, I have ever had. There were some things on the menu that I have never seen before so we had to order them. Lori, the pastry chef, made milk bread. It was delicious and served with a fantastic butter. I also had tilefish. I've never heard of it before and it was amazing. A light, flakey white fish that was served with "low country" rice and dried cherries. After going to the restaurant for about 18 years it's nice to know that they can always surprise me and can continue to serve dishes that are stellar in every way. For dessert Lori also made a Dutch crunch cream puff. I was curious because a Dutch crunch roll is hard on the outside and a cream puff is not. Again, stellar. It was served with strawberries and lychee rose ice cream. The combinations are always intriguing and ALWAYS amazingly delicious. Rich also brought out some lemon meringue bites that made me want an entire piece of pie. The lemon was tart and fresh, and the crust was perfect. Yes, I already made my next reservation.
   

   WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

   What can we say but thank you dear and loyal DA. Best, Rich T.
   

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   Aaron

   Las Vegas1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Reservation was at 8:00 didn’t get seated until 8:30. Took a While to get our order in. Had the seafood platter - not impressed the “ceviche” is in fact not ceviche. The seafood platter is overpriced compared to other places. Franciscian crab restaurant is way better at half the price. The only thing this place has going for itself is the view. Even the cocktail menu was disappointing. Not sure why this place has good ratings. As a Vegas local , very disappointed in our experience from service, wait time, food wasn’t great , and cocktail menu was not impressive .
   

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   WaterbarResponded on March 30, 2025

   Hello Aaron, We are sorry to run late on a reservation and to hear of your dissatisfaction; thank you for your feedback. Sincerely, Rich T.
   

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   Peter

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic. Waterbar is a gem in SF. Smart, charming, down to earth local staff make it special.
   

   WaterbarResponded on March 30, 2025

   Hello and thank you Peter for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!" Best, Rich T.
   

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   Cherryl

   Hawaii3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious for our first time here! Our server Amiee recommended good entrees and dessert.
   

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   WaterbarResponded on March 30, 2025

   Hello and thank you Cheryl for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!" Best, Rich T.
   

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    Karen VIP

    San Francisco62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely and fun! Try the fish and chips and the lobster roll.
    

    WaterbarResponded on March 29, 2025

    Thanks for the support Karen! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views from our beautiful new patio! It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.
    

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