Waterzooi - Garden City

4.7

3094 Reviews

$31 to $50

Belgian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Waterzooi is Long Island's only Belgian Bistro, setting the standard for cutting edge food, service and style.
The Bistro is always raising the bar with innovative cocktails, martinis,
global wines and over 130 Belgian beers. The Euro Chic lounge creates a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
850 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone number
(516) 877-2177
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian, European
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is located in a lot behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ed Davis

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Popular dishes

Baked French Onion Soup$16.00
Grilled Country Bread, Melted Comte
Lobster Croquettes$16.00
Belgian Vegetable Slaw, Lobster Aioli
Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi$17.00
Grilled Andouille Sausage, English Peas, Montrachet Goat Cheese, Rosemary Cream
Fondue$19.00
Farmhouse Ale, Gouda, Gruyère, Apples, Grapes, Baguette
YAKINIKU BBQ St. Louis Ribs$18.00
Grilled Pineapple Cilantro Slaw, Toasted Macadamia Nuts
Burrata Mozzarella$18.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Figs, Spiced Pecans, EVOO
Country Pâté$21.00
Onion Crustades, Grainy Mustard, Gherkins, Onions
Octopus a la Plancha$29.00
Chickpea Puree, Baby Tomatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Crispy Capers, Spicy Romesco Sauce
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare$22.00
Chive Créme Fraiche, Chilled Sherry Soy Broth
Lobster Bisque$17.00
Pernod Crème Fraîche, Chives
Escargot dé Bourguignon$16.00
Truffle Lobster Mac N Cheese$28.00
Formaggio & Charcuterie$34.00
Fourme D'ambert, Beemster Xo Gouda, Triple Creme Brie, Wild Boar Salumi, Iberico Salumi, Foie Gras Mousse, Marinated Olives, Quince
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$16.00
House Made Warm Potato Chips

Salads

Market Greens$16.00
Fourme D'ambert, Cipollinis, Candied Pecans, Shaved Pears, Creamy Horseradish Dressing
Jumbo Lump Crab, Watercress$30.00
Avocado, Crispy Onions, Shaved Fennel, Citrus Vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Caesar$23.00
Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Baby Tomatoes, Avocado, brioche Croutons, Lemon Herb Caesar Dressing
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad$17.00
Arugula, Endive, Sun Dried Cherries, Toasted Walnuts, Fig Balsamic

Moules Pots

Add to any Moules Pot Shrimp or Fried Calamari 12-. Mussels Served with Frites & Mayonnaise

Homard$59.00
Creamy Lobster Sauce & Scallions
Waterzooi$44.00
Smoked Salmon, Creamy Tarragon Champagne Broth
Montrachet$36.00
White Wine, Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers
Bouillabaisse$52.00
Shrimp & Lobster Saffron Tomato Crab Broth
Lucifer$33.00
Spicy Buffalo Style, Crumbled Bleu Cheese Celery & Carrots
Calabrian$33.00
Spicy Mediterranean Marinara
Creole$44.00
Chipotle Barbecue, Roasted Corn & Crispy Crawfish Tails
Thai$36.00
Spicy Lemon Grass & Coconut Broth, Grilled Pineapple
Oreganato$30.00
Lemon, White Wine & Toasted Breadcrumbs
Provençal$34.00
Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs & White Wine
Fondue Moules$36.00
Fontina, Leeks, Beer & Belgian Farmers Ham
Farmhouse Ale$36.00
North Country Smoked Bacon, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Farmhouse Ale Broth
Paella$54.00
Shrimp, Little Necks, Crawfish, Chorizo, Chicken & Rice in A Saffron Crab Broth

Entrées

Waterzooi$49.00
Pan Roast of Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Little Neck Clams, Mussels, Baby Yukon Golds, Sweet Corn, Creamy Tarragon Fennel Broth
Zalm$36.00
HUDSON VALLEY Steelhead Salmon, black beluga lentils, endive & haricot vert salad, red verjus tomato vinaigrette
Sole$38.00
Lemon Herb Baked, Truffle Butter Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Crispy Caper Beurre Blanc
Lobster Frites$55.00
Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Maine Lobster, Watercress Salad, Pommes Frites
Fra Diavlo$36.00
Black Linguine, Jumbo Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Little Neck Clams
Bistro Burger$22.00
USDA Prime Beef, Fourme D'ambert, Double Smoked Bacon, Beefsteak Tomato, Arugula, Cognac Dijonnaise, Toasted Brioche
The Wellington Burger$28.00
USDA Prime Beef, Truffled Mushrooms Sautéed in Foie Gras Mousse, Fontina, Watercress, Brioche Bun
Montauk Style Lobster Roll$39.00
Butter Grilled Bun, Truffle Rosemary Parmesan Frites
Kip$31.00
ROTISSERIE ROASTED ALL NATURAL CHICKEN, POMME PUREE, North Country Bacon Brussels Srpouts
Jumbo Shrimp$33.00
Haricot Verts, Jasmine Rice, Thai Coconut Sauce
Steak au Poivre$38.00
Sliced Bistro Steak, Cracked Pepper, Cognac, Mustard cream, Pommes Frites
Burgundy Braised Short Rib$39.00
Truffle Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Forest Mushroom Demi
Steak Frites$55.00
Aged Allen Brothers New York Strip, Truffle Watercress Salad, Pommes Frites
Bronzed Sea Scallops$39.00
Cauliflower, Bacon Roasted Brussels Spouts, Crispy Caper Lemon Butter

For the Table

Bourbon Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Herb Butter Whipped Potatoes$10.00
Frites & Mayo$8.00
Truffle Parmesan Frites & Mayo$12.00
Haricot Verts & Baby Carrots$12.00
Forest Mushrooms$12.00

What 3,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waterzooi - Garden City delights with its "excellent food and service" and "amazing mussels." Known for its "huge portions" and "friendly waitstaff," it's a favorite spot for Belgian cuisine lovers. The ambiance is lively, though some find it "quite noisy." Perfect for seafood fans seeking variety.

3,094 Reviews

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ANITA VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and wonderful service. Fresh seafood worth every penny !
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Margaret
New York State1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall wonderful experience with the quality and excellent service and food. Quite noisy but once some people left it got better. Expected since it was so crowded and full of customers dining.
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BobT VIP
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. The restaurant is very noisy and the drinks were too sweet.
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donna VIP
New York City211 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delightful experience. Staff is friendly and accommodating.
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Frank VIP
New York City16 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waterzooi is a great venue. However, as a vegetation, I wish there were veggie entree options. Basically none on the menu.
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Cassandra
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was excellent. Tables are crammed into the dinning room. Dirty silverware with food still on it. We received our drinks after our appetizer. The drinks were amazing and we wanted seconds but didn’t order because it would’ve taken too long. We couldn’t hear each other across the table because it was too loud.
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James VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and staff were great. They were very accommodating and not pushy when we ended up closing the place down. I would highly recommend it.
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Janine
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to Waterzooi, staff was lovely, food was delicious, ambience was very nice! My friend and I enjoyed our meals- skirt steak and scallops. Waterzooi has many fish dishes, they do offer non fish meals- steak, chicken on the menu as well, desserts were delicious-chocolate mousse and creme brûlée, many to choose from, highly recommend.
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Dina VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I LOVE Waterloo! The food is consistently delicious and the service is always attentive and professional. My fave go-to's are the mussel pots (moules frites). Last night I had the farmhouse ale mussels (my first time) and I think it's a new fave of mine (typically I go for the oreganato). My husband and I shared the fondue and he had the French Onion soup which is how I convince him to come to Garden City with me (it's about a 30 minute drive). Likely one of the best French Onion Soup's on Long Island. He had the steak sandwich which looked delicious (not one crumb was left) and we shared the chocolate mousse for dessert.
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Claire
Cancun1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always an A+! We started with the sweet potato gnocchi which is truly a hidden gem! Absolutely the BEST! It’s so decadent and flavorful-it’s a must. We each had a mussel pot and it’s everything you’d expect.
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FAQs

Waterzooi - Garden City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 877-2177.

Waterzooi - Garden City is rated 4.7 stars by 3094 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

850 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(516) 877-2177
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian, European
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is located in a lot behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ed Davis

Featured in

100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Waterzooi - Garden City

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Montauk Style Lobster Roll

Brunch Burger

Bistro Burger

Oysters

Blue Point Oysters

Lucky 13 Oysters

Daily West Coast Selection

Shellfish

Crab Cocktail$34.00

Lobster Cocktail$38.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

Little Neck Clams

Oyster Bar

Le Grand Plateau $199

Chilled Maine Lobster

Jumbo Lump Crab

Little Neck Clams

Lucky 13 Oysters

Blue Point Oysters

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters

Shrimp Cocktail

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Trio of Sauces & Drawn Butter

Fruits de Mer $115

Chilled Maine Lobster

Little Neck Clams

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters

Jumbo Lump Crab

Shrimp Cocktail

Trio of Sauces & Drawn Butter

Starters

Baked French Onion Soup$16.00

Lobster Croquettes$16.00

Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi$17.00

Fondue$19.00

YAKINIKU BBQ St. Louis Ribs$18.00

Burrata Mozzarella$18.00

Country Pâté$21.00

Octopus a la Plancha$29.00

Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare$22.00

Lobster Bisque$17.00

Escargot dé Bourguignon$16.00

Truffle Lobster Mac N Cheese$28.00

Formaggio & Charcuterie$34.00

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$16.00

Salads

Market Greens$16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab, Watercress$30.00

Smoked Salmon Caesar$23.00

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad$17.00

Moules Pots

Homard$59.00

Waterzooi$44.00

Montrachet$36.00

Bouillabaisse$52.00

Lucifer$33.00

Calabrian$33.00

Creole$44.00

Thai$36.00

Oreganato$30.00

Provençal$34.00

Fondue Moules$36.00

Farmhouse Ale$36.00

Paella$54.00

Entrées

Waterzooi$49.00

Zalm$36.00

Sole$38.00

Lobster Frites$55.00

Fra Diavlo$36.00

Bistro Burger$22.00

The Wellington Burger$28.00

Montauk Style Lobster Roll$39.00

Kip$31.00

Jumbo Shrimp$33.00