Waterbar

Waterbar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rusty

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   We had an amazing table between the big fish tank tower and the window. Food was good, the drinks were great. But my one complaint was the presentation of the (pricey) shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were just laying on a plate with a little bowl of cocktail sauce. I recalled in the past that the presentation was far more fun and beautiful. And while the shrimp themselves were delicious, there was no "wow factor" when the plate was set down for us. Possible "Pro Tip" -- you are more likely to get a better table location booking a 4 (or more) table top than a 2-top table.
   

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   Jennifer

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Will definitely return for the delish food, great service and beautiful views.
   

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   Lee

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had lunch there for our friend’s 43rd anniversary! We had the best raw oysters and milk bread for the table, then we all had different entrees, Fish & Chip, Spanish Dorado, Squid & pasta, and iron steak, everything was delicious! For desserts, the guys had ports and ladies shared mango & passion fruit sherbet! It was perfect! Our waiter Stefan is super nice & friendly, he took photos for us, treated us a glass of champagne each for our friends’ anniversary, and a Happy Anniversary dessert plate! We live nearby and take our visitors & friends to this restaurant all the time, everyone is always impressed with the Bay Bridge view, the ceiling tall fish tanks, the tasty and fresh oysters and seafood, and the superb service!
   

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   Catherine

   San Francisco13 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Unfortunately they were understaffed tonight & service was not up to par. Food was very good. At 1 point 2 managers were trying to help which confused our orders.
   

   WaterbarResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Catherine, We were taking care of guests in fine fashion. We had a wrong salad for your table that we comp'd along with the salad you had ordered. Two complimentary salads for a mis-order does not seem to me to be such a negative thing. Yet, there you go. We thank you for enjoying. best, Rich T.
   

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   James

   San Francisco22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   As usual, another great meal, wonderful service and check out their new awning -perfect for those who like to dine outside without the blaring sun.
   

   WaterbarResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the review, James! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our service at Waterbar. We're glad our new awning helped you enjoy your time outdoors - it turned out FANTASTIC! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Rich T.
   

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   Yvonne VIP

   San Francisco45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   What an absolutely delightful sxperience!!!! The setting perfect for a mini-family reunion. Swordfish glass noodles dish was delicious w tender flavorful swordfish. Steak and eggs creatively done. And the fish & chips—-perfect amount of crisp on the fish and the poached fish inside was piping hot and incredibly tender! Make sure you save room for dessert: cream puff was lovely—generous with the cream, including the side of rose-lychee ice cream. I can think their ice creams and sorbets are quite seasonal,, as I had the basil ice cream. The dark chocolate sorbet was also a hit. The wait staff was attentive, patient, and helpful. Very kind given the elderly people on our party. Thank you for making this a truly memorable experience!
   

   WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Yvonne! We're thrilled to hear that you had a delightful sxperience at Waterbar. It's great to know that you enjoyed our Swordfish glass noodles, steak and eggs, fish & chips, and desserts. We're glad our staff could help make your gathering enjoyable for the whole family. We take pride in our seasonal and thoughtful offerings and it's wonderful to hear you appreciated them. We look forward to welcoming you back for another mini-family reunion soon! Go Stefan! Best, Rich T.
   

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   Kathleen VIP

   San Francisco83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We had another lovely time with Jeremy waiting on our perfect table with a view. Yummy oysters, delicious milk bread, prawns and crab and cocktails, who could ask for anything more.
   

   WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Kathleen, We're thrilled to hear that you had another wonderful experience at Waterbar! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our oysters, milk bread, prawns, and crab, and that our service made your visit memorable. We strive to provide our guests with the best, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts - GO Jeremy! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another perfect table with a view! Best Regards, Rich T.
   

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   David VIP

   Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Great service from Nicole. Food prepared perfectly ! Piping hot from the chef. One of my favorite spots when I visit the Bay.
   

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   WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the review, David! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Waterbar. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in the Bay Area! Best, Rich T.
   

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   Mary Joan

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Ambience was great! We came here for my son’s graduation because he wanted seafood. Oysters were great and fresh. For the entree, we got the flank steak and fish and chips. Food portion was smallI. The fish and chips was salty and it was mostly batter and no fish. My daughter got the steak and she said it was good, but the greens that came with it was again too salty. Probably would go to another restaurant next time.
   

   WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Mary Joan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and our seafood dishes. However, we're sorry to hear that our portions and the taste of our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to have another chance to impress you with our food in the future. Cheers, Rich T.
   

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    Chaomei

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    The recommendation and explanation from the server were excellent
    

    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Chaomei, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Waterbar! It's wonderful to know that our team's recommendations and explanations were excellent. We're also glad that you found our food to be of high quality and good value. We strive to provide the best service possible, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team
    

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