Foodies are invited to our Columbia Restaurant. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner surrounded by enchanting views of Lake Kittamaqundi. Our menu includes traditional favorites and regional temptations that will delight every taste. Find a feast for your eyes as well as your palate at our premier Columbia restaurant.

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15 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.2 / 5

(15 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 15 reviews

5 stars

(1)

4 stars

(7)

3 stars

(3)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(2)

Food

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(6)
special occasion(5)
romantic(4)

great for lunch(2)
fit for foodies(1)
good for groups(1)

Waterside Restaurant Reviews List

Review 1 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Mixed reviews

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/08/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had not been here in a long time, but recently met with friends on a Saturday evening, and had such a nice time that we returned with other friends this past Saturday. The previous evening the restaurant was busier and better staffed. Service was attentive but not rushed, and the food was very good. On this past Saturday evening, just about two months later, diners were sparse and so was the service. We opted to eat indoors -- a mistake as conversation was drowned by piped in music. The artisan cheese plate appetizer is ample and the bourbon salmon was very good. The menu doesn't many dinner entrees - one each of chicken, salmon, beef, pasta, lamp, something else -- but are reasonably priced and they reduced the charge for drinks!"

Dined on 6/08/2013

Special Features: scenic view

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Review 2 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

If I didn't have to eat to live

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I'd only go back if it were the only place available and I was starved. The crab cake had no crab and the rockfish looked and tasted like tilapia."

Dined on 5/07/2013

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Review 3 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Disappointment

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We made a reservation at Waterside to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We were seated for 20 minutes before a waitress came to the table. It was another 15-20 minutes before we received anything to drink. So we decided to leave."

Dined on 4/27/2013

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Review 4 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Okay meal, poor ambiance

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/28/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Although the food was generally good (we had steak and crab cakes ), The MD Crab soup was too salty and unappealing. The service though was fairly good, since our waitress had a large area and still did a good job in supporting our needs.

What I found most unsatisfactory was the general physical condition of the restaurant. The carpet appeared dated and worn and the dining tables looked worn, including some chairs with faded or worn out upholstery on the seat portion. To me the physical appearance detracts from a relatively nice view of the lake surrounding the restaurant.

This place is okay as a hotel restaurant , but I would not suggest it if you want a good stand alone restuarant with attractive internal furnishings and decor"

Dined on 4/28/2013

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Review 5 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice evening out

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had not been to the Waterside in years because we no longer lived close by. Because we were attending a special event in the hotel, we decided to get reacquainted with the restaurant. We had a cheese platter appetizer that was outstanding. The bourbon salmon was perfectly cooked; be aware that the sauce is very sweet. The mustard sauce overpowered the other fish dinner that our friend ordered. Service was a tad too leisurely; after getting us appetizers and drinks promptly, we had to chase down our waiter to order dinner and then to receive our bill; they seemed a bit understaffed. Had we not had a deadline, however, the fact that we were not rushed would have been a bonus. If the opportunity presents itself, we would come back."

Dined on 4/27/2013

Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion

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Review 6 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I have had wonderful, amazing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2013

2013

Dined on 04/14/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I have had wonderful, amazing memories of the brunch here for YEARS, when family comes in from out of town we take them to it, when it is Fathers Day, or any holiday, we also go to the brunch. Not knowing it had been stopped, we madea reservation for this past Sunday. No more brunch, only a "buffet" that, honestly, I have had better at a Marriott, Holiday Inn, etc... Bagels, eggs, old and greasy and hard bacon and sausage, all picked through with only a couple pieces remaining, old and curled up french toast, oatmeal, fresh fruit, and bagels. It was NOT worth the $13.00 or so that I paid for it, and again, this "breakfast" would have been free elsewhere. It was a sad, embaressing and disappointing experience"

Dined on 04/14/2013

2013

Special Features: scenic view

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Review 7 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Come here for the food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2009

Dined on 03/09/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The oustanding part at this restaurant was the well prepared food. Very creative with a lot of well balanced spices. The service, on the other hand, was insecure and slow. A bit short and snippy at times."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2009

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 8 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The view of the lake was lovely

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2013

2011

Dined on 02/25/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The view of the lake was lovely even during the winter. I will be back in the spring and fall. The food was delicious (crab soup. shrimp coctail, burger and beef sandwich) we DIVINE!!!"

Dined on 02/25/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 9 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

A nice setting with friendly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A nice setting with friendly staff, but the food was more hotel quality rather than chef prepared quality."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Special Features: romantic, scenic view

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Review 10 for Waterside Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It has been a number of years

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It has been a number of years since we have eaten at the Columbia establish, so we thought we would have a Valentine's dinner for two. The food was fine as was the service, but it was definitely not a special meal or venue."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Waterside Restaurant

Based on the average of (5) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet