Waterbar Reviews List

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This restaurant is just below the Oakland Bay Bridge. It is very scenic, especially at night when the bridge lights come on. Atmosphere is great as is the food and service!"

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 2 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Gotta Go

Dined on 5/14/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"If you like waterside ambience and views while dining, you have to checkout Waterbar. On a sunny warm San Francisco afternoon you'd be hard stretched to find a better spot in the Bay Area. Oh, and the food is great. The oyster menu is off the hook; two full pages of oysters to choose from."

Dined on 5/14/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 3 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great view of the bridge lights

Dined on 5/14/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We went especially to see the lights on the Bay Bridge and were thrilled to be close, watch them come on and twinkle in the twilight then show us the full panoply. The restaurant was superb also. Unusual drinks, great seafood menu, tasty oysters, and delicious desserts. I would definitely return and plan to bring out of town guests here."

Dined on 5/14/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, special occasion

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Review 4 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

Dined on 5/14/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of the best restaurants in San Francisco"

Dined on 5/14/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 5 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I love the scenic view..Food was good too. I will be back here with my hubby only for a romantic dinner with a scenic view...."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, hot spot, great for lunch

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Review 6 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

All the right ingredients

Dined on 5/13/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been here a number of times and always have a great dining experience. It's not just that the food is fresh and expertly prepared, but the service is always good and the setting is fantastic. Everything you need for a great meal.

Try to get a table in the main room if you can - the smaller room can get extremeley loud and the decor isn't as special. (I was told that you can't reserve particular tables / rooms - it's first come first served, which is my only complaint about the restaurant - but make sure to ask anyway.)"

Dined on 5/13/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, special occasion

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Review 7 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exquisite

Dined on 5/13/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fresh food, amazing service to detail!!! We were lucky to have a server from Vera Cruz Mexico who graciously wrote "happy Mother's Day " in Spanish on a plate for my belated celebration my mother was very happy. Thank you water bar your food is exquisite, you never disappoint me New Year's Eve was a delight, and I can't wait to come back!"

Dined on 5/13/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 8 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Waterbar a wonder

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"With some of the finest views of the bay and some of the finest seafood anywhere it's a wonder, whether dining alone or with a group of no matter how many. Whether you're a single diner (as I was) or a regular the service is amazing and the food delicious beyond belief."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 9 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's day

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was the second time this month I have eaten at the restaurant and each visit is more exquisite than the last. Now I will always request a table close to Barbie - we had such a neat time watching her swim around. Food, wine and dessert was just excellent. You can enjoy the bay lights, watch the kitchen do its magic and enjoy fun music. This restaurant is always a treat."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 10 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

surprisingly impressed

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I thought this would be a tourist trap with overly priced dishes instead It was a wonderful evening with excellent food and exceptional service."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 11 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful food, fantastic service. Pricey, but sometimes you do get what you pay for.
Evening view of the Bay Bridge was a big plus.
The only downside was the noise level, but the flip side is that the place was full of energy, people out having fun.
A pleasant walk from the Ferry Building and/or BART.
Did I mention that the service was fantastic?"

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 12 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Awesome Mother's Day Lunch!!! Desserts superb and the fish was cooked beautifully. The only issue was that the staff made the water overflow a couple of times and did not come back with coffee, but it was awesome!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 13 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything Was Perfect !!

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"From the reservation, to the bar, to our bartender, to our window table, to our food server, to the wine manager, the wine, appetizers, main course (halibut), to the thoughtful chocolate bites and anniversary wishes. It was PERFECT. That is all I can say, It was PERFECT."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 14 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Major disappointment

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fantastic view of the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge. The good review stops there. I hear the oyster bar offering is well-received, but we went for dinner. The server was somewhat friendly, the service was extremely slow. We ordered just a couple of appetizers and an entree. Our entree arrived 1.5 hours to arrive. The food was entirely uninspired, especially for the price-point. Everything created in the kitchen was missing the mark every step of the way. The only thing good was the crab cocktail. But the kitchen and operation of the restaurant was too far below par to ever return for a meal. You are paying for the view, not the cuisine. The manager blamed the server, was not gracious, and proceeded to plop the full bill down in front of me."

Dined on 5/11/2013

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Review 15 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

1st time at Waterbar

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The restaurant was very noisy and it took awhile to get any service. Oysters are great but the vinigrette was bland that came with these. Filet Mignon special good but not great. Nice place to go to see the Bay Bridge lit up at night."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: scenic view, special occasion

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Review 16 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food, Service, and View!

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a fantastic restaurant. The food is amazing, the service is top notch, and you can't beat the view of the Bay Bridge, especially with the light show. My last great dining experience was Napa a few months ago and this restaurant is definitely on par with those establishments. I ordered the ribeye and it was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Also, the seafood, what Water Bar is really known for, is all fresh and very delicious. Portions are generous and presentation of the plates are outstanding. This place is pricey but you pay for what you get and it's worth every penny. If you have a special occasion with a significant other or if you are out of town visiting San Francisco, I strongly recommend you dine at Water Bar."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion

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Review 17 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our Server was Excellent...JONATHAN

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great time...our friend visiting from Salinas, CA. was most pleased..."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view

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Review 18 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Terrible service! The waitress and bus boy had a horrible and unfriendly attitude which spoiled the experience. Reported the waitress' and busboy's bad attitude to the manager but he was not helpful either. Not coming back to Waterbar and I will NEVER recommend anyone to dine there."

Dined on 5/09/2013

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Review 19 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It was not a good experience this time. I think it was the pushy server. Demanded to know how much wined we would drink before we had even ordered it! Tuna sashimi lovely but the asparagus with romesco not. Server offered to add shrimp to the salad, did not say how much and then charged $18 MORE. Shrimp merely dumped on top. No sauce or lemon or...."

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Review 20 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Amazing location and view

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overall I enjoy this restaurant. The location is amazing and the view of the Bay lights is wonderful. Our dinners have been hit an miss. Some of our party loved theirs and some did not. There have been small inconsistencies in service or food but overall it is a fun place. It is a great place to take tourists or guests."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: scenic view, special occasion

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Review 21 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Priced Accordingly

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful location at the northwest foot of the Bay Bridge in SF with it's light project in full view. Our waiter was well informed about the menu and his recommendations were detailed and as promised except for one group of CA oysters that seemed a bit off or flat tasting.

The noise level was high and conversation was difficult at times. Still, an enjoyable evening spent with great service and attention to our needs.

Price was on the moderately high side as expected at about $130 per person with one glass of wine and tip."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 22 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place to bring out of town guests - impressive scenic view especially with the Bay Bridge LED light show. The seafood is fresh and cooked to perfection - yummy desserts (carrot cake ice cream sandwich!) - pricey but worth the view"

Dined on 5/05/2013

Special Features: scenic view, special occasion

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Review 23 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

eh

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great view, good food but not spectacular for price, stuffy atmosphere"

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: scenic view, special occasion

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Review 24 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A great way to enjoy the city

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food, great service, even our dog enjoyed sitting on the patio."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

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Review 25 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love this place!

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We come here whenever we are in town, and it never disappoints!"

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 26 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a Fabulous Experien

Dined on 4/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I loved the feel of this elegant restaurant. The view of the bay bridge is breath taking. The service couldn’t not have been better, the wait staff were attentive yet invisible. I ordered the Spring Pea soup and the Scallops. Both dishes were superb. The green pea soup has a crisp flavors, while the scallops had a sweet creamy and delightful taste. Both dishes were artfully put together, almost to pretty to eat. Love this restaurant, would recommend it to anyone."

Dined on 4/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 27 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Waterbar never fails to please. The $1 oysters at lunch are a steal, the prawn cocktail is amazing and everything else I have eaten there has been delicious. The service is especially excellent and the view of the Bay an added delight. For a quieter meal, very much recommend the back room."

Dined on 5/02/2013

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

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Review 28 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything You Could Want

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Lovely experience, attentive front staff and servers. Ambiance. Noise level comfortable at busy lunch.
Inventive menu items.. Desserts appealed with basics which had a twist.
Highly recommend. Valet parking. On the Embarcadero with views."

Dined on 5/02/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 29 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

An entree unexplained switch

Dined on 5/01/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I reserved here for my brother's 70th birthday who visits from Washington,DC.He and his wife eat worldly.My husband and I do well.My daughter works,dines and entertains in $$-$$$$ SF for pleasure and business. Ambience: stunning and table just as I requested.
Service: Thoroughly attentive by our main server and bread/waterman. Problem: Three meals delivered as ordered and mouthwatering. My husband ordered Rainbow Trout. A dry, flat piece of salmon arrived. He asks a bald-headed man who comes to the table (job unknown) , if this is trout. Man says yes. Looks like salmon, we both say tastes like salmon. Both our guests heard my husband order the Rainbow Trout. It's salmon.
No staff come to acknowledge. Disappointed with switch."

Dined on 5/01/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 30 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Thanks

2007

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was so appreciative that Waterbar provided a table so my aging parents and my sister could view the bridge and the Bay Lights. This was most likely their last trip to San Francisco. My sister will definitely return on her own. Our server Yitem (sp?) did a great job."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Special Features: special occasion, scenic view

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Review 31 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

we have been here several

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we have been here several times and just love it! the food is awesome, with an ever changing menu. the drinks are great too....perfect for a weekend brunch!"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 32 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I thought the food to be good,

2006

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I thought the food to be good, service was terrific and the interior design/atmosphere to be excellent. Beyond all of this, is location, location, location; in that this restaurant has a wonderful setting just under the Bay Bridge and as such, offers amazing views of both the bay and bridge. All in all, a total combination that is tough to beat."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view

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Review 33 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Waterbar great views of the Bay Br

2009

Dined on 04/27/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food & service. Unfortunately we had to wait a good half hour to be seated even though we arrived well before our reservation. On the plus side we had a fabulous window seat and had incredible views of the bridge lights."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2009

Special Features: scenic view

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Review 34 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Splendid view, excellent food

Dined on 04/26/2013

2007

Dined on 04/26/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Splendid view, excellent food and gracious service. No disappointments. We will return."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 35 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice place for a nice dinner

Dined on 04/25/2013

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nice place for a nice dinner for two. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Definitely worth going to again."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 36 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Quality plus service and food

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Quality plus service and food for my birthday celebration. Thank you and wow what a view of the Bay Bridge lights."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 37 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Meh

Dined on 04/22/2013

Dined on 04/22/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I give this place a big, fat "meh." The food was nothing to write home about. My fish was actually overcooked (not what you'd expect from a place that specializes in seafood) and quite bland. The desserts looked promising but given the lackluster service, we opted to pick up ice cream on the way home. For the price, I was expecting more.

The view was beautiful, so there's that. The room itself was crazy loud and my party of two could hardly carry on a conversation.

There are so many better options in SF. I won't go back here."

Dined on 04/22/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 38 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Don't count on being able

Dined on 04/22/2013

2011

Dined on 04/22/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Don't count on being able to see Bay Lights - you may only have a view of a pillar, but assume that you'll pay a view premium."

Dined on 04/22/2013

2011

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Review 39 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, excellent service,

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food, excellent service, fantastic view."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 40 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Although we only sat at the

2004

Dined on 04/21/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Although we only sat at the bar and had drinks, the bar staff was very friendly. The view is fantastic as is the atmosphere. Will return again!"

Dined on 04/21/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 41 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

unfortunately the hostess

2008

Dined on 04/21/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"unfortunately the hostess forgot us at the bar and left her shift -while we were waiting for an outdoor table. so we had to 'check in again' to get seated. sashimi starter was miniscule. pea soup delicious along with the butter lettuce salad. scallops perfectly cooked. dungeness crab was just ok, but that's because nothing beats cooking it fresh at home. overall very tasty. quite a scene outside..lots of tattood people taking advantage of cheap mimosas and dollar oysters. great people watching."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view

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Review 42 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Breathtaking views of the

2005

Dined on 04/21/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge are the big attraction, but the food quality is also very high. This is a hugely popular place for both locals and visitors, with the result that service can drag a bit, but the staff handles it with aplomb. I'd go back in a second."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 43 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Spectacular view. However,

Dined on 04/20/2013

2008

Dined on 04/20/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Spectacular view. However, the quality of the food was excellent as well. A really nice eating experience."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Review 44 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The service was exceptionally

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The service was exceptionally bad-the food was good but served cold:("

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

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Review 45 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food and service.

Dined on 04/15/2013

2013

Dined on 04/15/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent food and service. The oysters (Humboldt Kumamoto) are some of the most delightful i've ever had....and the view was very romantic. A win win situation here...."

Dined on 04/15/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 46 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a pleasurable experience.

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Always a pleasurable experience."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 47 for Waterbar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise from bar makes conversation