21 Best Seafood Restaurants near Waterville

“We have been twice. Drinks were great and food was good; bartenders were welcoming. One detail that we found off-putting both times; when you walk in, there is no apparent host/hostess - but once you step in a couple feet you hear “do you have a reservation?” from behind you. It was awkward to us both times and made us feel somewhat less welcome than I am sure they intended. I suggest setting up a host/hostess station if you expect people to stop or letting guests talk to a bartender or find the host/hostess vs speaking to their backs. Regardless, start with “welcome to the Farnsworth” vs “do you have a reservation.”“

“We love Chowders! And have been coming here for years! The food is always excellent, and they have a wide verity of things to choose from! Plus they have the best Margarita’s we have ever had. We also love our waitress Angie and bar manager Jen! They always are friendly and give us the best service! I wish we had more places like this in Toledo! Chowders will always be our favorite place to eat!! ??“

“Service n food was outstanding“

“good seafood, friendly service. Excellent cheddar biscuits“

“My wife and I had dinner at Benchmark for my 80th birthday last night. It was wonderful! Our waiter, Josh, was professional and friendly. The food, lobster tail and 8 oz filet, asparagus side, was cooked just right and superb. We got a free Dubai chocolate tiramisu for dessert, which was delectable. Benchmark has generally been consistently good, with great service, and this was no exception.“

“Food it was delicious, the stuff, what's friendly and respectful, on the restaurant very clean spotless. My wife my dog on me with drive from Cleveland Ohio hours and 15 minutes just to check the restaurant, my wife was happy with her food, my dog eat carne asada with rice and she love it, I want to recommend you guys carne asada with fried cheese and rice and beans from Nicaragua, is a steak in the grill, you guys need to try that, five star in everything, definitely we going back again.“

“Not overly crowded inside but opted for outdoor seating, a win because we got Rob for a server. Curious about the restaurant's history, Rob shared that with us. Had great IPAs, apps, soup and salad-locally sourced greens! We'd go back! Please consider a military price break though.“

“Exceptional quality… The fish grouper was prepared exactly as ordered large portions… value for the money.“

“Claude’s hosted our Oregon Economic Development Foundation mixer, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food, the service, the atmosphere — everything was truly exceptional. Our group was well taken care of from the moment we walked in, and the staff went above and beyond to make the night seamless. The setup was perfect for conversation and networking, and the menu was outstanding. Our guests raved about the entire experience. Claude’s never misses. Highly recommend them for any event or gathering.“

“I went to this restaurant a lot back in the early 2000s while in college and it was amazing then and it's amazing now 2026!! Went to visit BG and I knew I had to return to my favorite restaurant... SamBs! I got the crab cakes and fries and that aoli they have to go with it.... OUTSTANDING!! Service was amazing! Greeted at the door and the place is clean... Food was HOT and fresh!!! which is a plus! I hate when it's lukewarm. Those fries!! Sooo good... Crunchy not soggy. I was looking for their awesome wings they used to have back in the day but they don't have them anymore but everything else was still good!! Y'all did not disappoint! Will be back soon.... just to eat there!! It's worth the 3 hr Drive❤❤❤“

“Quick service and really tasty food that is a bargain. Got a pitcher of house Margs, mostly sweet and low on tequila. Got another as perhaps the first was a fluke. Not, also sweet and weak. Left about half of it. Still an overall good value and would recommend, minus the pitcher.“

“I live out of town and sometimes go to UTMC hospital for my sister. I stopped at Snappers last week and we purchases catfish dinner and mushrooms. My catfish was awesome. It was seasoned perfectly and everything was delicious. I look forward to going again soon.“

“My first time at Yum Yummy and was greeted with such kindness by the owners. The food was delicious and plentiful. Had the sesame chicken and the kung pao chicken along with egg rolls. It was awesome!“

“Drove from Michigan to come here. Got a combination platter and garlic bread. The seafood was absolutely amazing AND good quality! The vegetables were cooked just right!! Seasoning was a tad salty imo, but once paired with their garlic butter & cocktail sauce, it evens out. If youre thinking about checking this place out, you won’t be disappointed. Best of all, they accept EBT and cook your food for $1. I definitely plan to come back!!“

“Very pleasant dining experience. Food was excellent.“

“Mediterranean pizza hand tossed crust was superb, crunchy outside and soft and fluffy inside👌 real chunks of fresh tomatoes, toppings over flowing, chunks of feta was perfect, it tasted fresh and made with love 😋 Definitely coming back and spreading the word on social media 😀“

“Went out to eat at the Whitehouse Inn ... my bill was $23.16. I gave him $40.00.... should have gotten back 16.84. I would have left him a $5.00 tip. But he brought me back $7.00. Got that???? So I went straight into the kitchen and found him. He knew ASAP and I said I gave you $40.00 and showed him the 7.00 he immediately gave me $10.00. So just to be nice the I gave him $2.66 tip. Watch your change back on cash customers... It was a male with black hair and about 45 years old maybe.“

“Perfect date night meal! Food was excellent and prices definitely reasonable. Service was good, and the time waiting for our meal was pleasantly spent watching the game and chatting. We will be back for sure!“

“Great food, very nice portions and polite staff (which is hard to find these days).“

“Food was expectional!!, 10 min wait time from call in, crisp sesame chicken in a perfect savory sauce, not too salty or overwhelming mix of flavors, everything blends together. I got the lunch special and being under $10 in this day for good meal... you CAN'T beat this. It does come with choice of egg roll or crab ragoon. Nice atmosphere, quick service, friendly and respectful staff. Will be coming in again👍 Nicely done“

“The Old Town Buffett hosted a gathering for my family after my father's passing. This was one of his favorite restaurants. They could easily fit our group size. The food was fresh and delicious! The staff was compassionate, friendly, and efficient. We dine here often for the wonderful food and service. Thank you Old Town Buffett for accommodating us. I would definitely recommend dining here!“