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Watercress Bridge Street
365 The Bridge Street NW, Suite 125
Huntsville, AL 35806
Here at Watercress we provide a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere mixed with southern hospitality at its finest. We are conveniently located in the Bridge Street Town Centre, across from Monaco Theater. When you join us for lunch or dinner you will find a nice blend of classic southern dishes with French influences. Come join us with your friends and family for good conversation, great food, and a good time.
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
Here at Watercress we provide a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere mixed with southern hospitality at its finest. We are conveniently located in the Bridge Street Town Centre, across from Monaco Theater. When you join us for lunch or dinner you will find a nice blend of classic southern dishes with French influences. Come join us with your friends and family for good conversation, great food, and a good time.
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: Madison Pike
49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(37)
- romantic(27)
- fit for foodies(23)
- good for groups(17)
- notable wine list(17)
- great for lunch(14)
Watercress Bridge Street Reviews List
Review 1 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Normally we have very good
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Normally we have very good food for dinner here, but Easter Sunday was different... the food was just OK. Was expecting the brunch menu on Sunday, but for some reason they were only offering a few of their brunch selections."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic
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Review 2 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, service and ambience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, service and ambience. We really enjoy the specials. This is has become one of our favorite places to eat."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Home Run!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Home run!!! Perfect food and service!!! Spoke to the very passionate manager at length. Can,t hunk of a better place in town fow a quiet business dinner or a romantic evening. Super accommodating!! Bravo!!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I decided to get away from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I decided to get away from downtown after hearing from one my farmer's market friends that they are really involved in local sourcing. I was pleased when I saw "our local farmers and suppliers" listed on the menu. We ate in the booths in the bar and the server, Laura, greeted us warmly and offered us a cocktail from the list that she happened to write. The wine list was small but impressive-- I counted 15 WS top 100 wines spread out thoughtfully on the list-- definitely a place to come back for an impressive coursed dinner. But what sold me was the fresh Snapper-- Chef Andy came by and I complemented him on how fresh his fish was-- he laughed because his fish purveyor was in the building. the fish had been out of the water for two days!!! I"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
expensive but OK place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a birthday dinner for my daughter and we wanted to have a nice meal. Cocktails were good, apptetizers: green fried tomatoes and pork belly were too salty. As a main dish we got today's special: quail and venison, suft-and -turf and black seabass.
Seabass was outstanding with creamy sauce and balanced hints of mushroom, my daugter'- surf and turf was good but nothing spectacular, and my husband's venison was cold and tasteless. Would I go there next time- probably not."
Seabass was outstanding with creamy sauce and balanced hints of mushroom, my daugter'- surf and turf was good but nothing spectacular, and my husband's venison was cold and tasteless. Would I go there next time- probably not."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was very good. The
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very good. The mixed grill - short ribs were very good and had a very good flavor. However, the quail was bland. Pear salad as a starter was excellent. Wish they would serve more vegetables with their entrees."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Grace and steak
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very busy the night we visited and the kitchen was backed up. The dinner took longer than normal but we were checked on often. My filet came out overcooked but they quickly rectified and brought me another that tasted wonderful...one of the best I've had in years. My wife was a little agitated at how long we were there but the service was good and the environment was nice. I will give them grace and definitely will visit again soon because the food was excellent and mistakes happen from time to time."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not a romantic Valentine Dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When the reservation was made, I was unaware the Valentine Menu was a limited special menu at a set price. I made the reservation though Open Table. I wanted my husband to be able to choose from the regular menu. I have been here before with my daughter and it was amazing. Have been trying to get him to go, so I made the pick for our dinner and said I would pay. He was very surprised, then he saw the price. He asked me if I knew that the menu and price was set, and I said no. He wanted to leave, but I did get him to stay. It was very loud and we where squeezed in between other couples who also complained of the tight quarters. Not the romantic place I was looking for. The food was outstanding and I hope I can get my husband to return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
While sad that we can no longer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While sad that we can no longer walk to the downtown Watercress since it closed, we do enjoy getting out to Bridge Street on occasion! Excellent, fresh food; great service; nice accommodations. Always an enjoyable evening!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great meal, great ambiance,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great meal, great ambiance, great service."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great food, horrible service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was here was excellent. The atmosphere was nice as well. However, our waitress was terrible. Given the caliber of this establishment, we did not expect to not be given our pre-dinner rolls and not checked on during our meal or offered drink refills (wine or water). We also waited a considerable amount of time to receive our check. The service here overshadowed any pleasant experience we had that evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
usually a romantic spot for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"usually a romantic spot for quiet dinner. unfortunately not so on valentines day. way to many bookings too close together, felt rushed. meal was excellent ,as always."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
GREAT FOOD, TERRIBLE SEATING
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am conflicted. I took my wife to dinner here for Valentine's Day last night. The food and overall atmosphere were excellent, but I strongly disapproved of the seating arrangements. We were sat in a raised area behind the bar in nearly cafeteria style seating! Although the narrow tables were technically "separate" there was no more than a foot between them. Now I did not expect to be sat in a quiet secluded corner of the restaurant, I just hoped I would not be elbowed in the ribs when the gentleman to my left reached for his wallet. Again the food was superb as well as the ambiance, the only thing that made me question the quite considerable price was the seating. We will find another location for our romantic occasions in the future."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 14 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Good Date Night Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was the fourth time we've dined at Watercress at Bridge Street. We made a reservation but found the restaurant to be nearly deserted at our dining time of 5:30. The chef's specials we ordered (snapper and NY steak) were a bit pricey ($38 each)so be sure to ask about the price point before you order. Normally I do but didn't this time. Both entrees were very good but I don't think we'd have ordered either at that price. There are a number of other regular menu items that are equally good for $10 less. The food was very well prepared and plated nicely so all in all a very good "date night" dinner."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was wonderful!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful!! Great service and scrumptious food!! We had a party of 4 and everyone raved about their entrees and the appetizers were wonderful too! A little pricey but well worth it!! Not somewhere I could afford to go to every week, but definitely on the occasional date night. I have been a couple times for lunch and their lunch menu it also very pleasing and pricing is reasonable and you get a lot of food."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Grouper was excellent with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Grouper was excellent with sauce and crayfish. Potatoes were not so hot. Loved the friendly service."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 17 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent and cheerful service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent and cheerful service and wonderful food. Difficult to imagine a better dining experience. Best crab cake appetizer in Huntsville and the pear salad with bacon and blue cheese has to be tried to understand how good it is! Perfectly prepared ribeye and my wife's red snapper special was equally excellent. Portion sizes were such that sampling dessert wasn't possible but the choices were numerous and I have no doubt they are of equal excellence."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Avoid the Grilled Cheese
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. The soup was good but the sandwich was terrible. Could not taste the cheese because of all the bread and it was not hot. Probably worst grilled cheese I have ever had. Come on - grilled cheese is not that hard. Had to ask for drink refills - server was not that attentive. Normally have a great experience but this was not one. Recommend stay away from the grilled cheese."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2004
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Review 19 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and enjoy the Jazz
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and enjoy the Jazz on Tuesday nights. They have great specials."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Watercress Bridge Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
everything was great. as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"everything was great. as good as any restaurant in bigger cities!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Watercress Bridge Street
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate