Waterfront Wine Bar
2 N 8th St, Manitowoc
(920) 652-9466
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Had dinner with friends on New Years Eve. They offered a New Years menu that look appetizing. Once seated the server was quick to take the table orders. After that was not a pleasant experience. Very little service after the orders were placed. We waited almost two hours for the entrees to be served. Many of them were cold and incorrect. I know it was New Years Eve, and if you offer a special menu, you should expect a larger crowd should staffed appropriately. I don't recommend them nor eat there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
A great spot for a romantic dinner or night with co workers or friends. The ambience is sublime and food is exceptional. Try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly staff, great food, and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was told our food was being plated, after 30 minutes we asked, it came out 10 minutes later. The food looked and tasted as it was plated 40 minutes before we got it. Never had our empty water glasses refilled.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Waterfront Wine Bar is one of our local favorites! We’ve gotten dressed up and spent adult evenings sipping wine in the beautiful dining area, biked here midday to enjoy an outdoor lunch as a family, and popped in with friends for prime rib on Saturday evening! It’s always a great time for unique food, delicious drinks, and friendly smiles from knowledgeable staff!
Even my youngest daughter (now 8) considers this to be one of the best restaurants in town! Young and young at heart will find something here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I visited in the past and it is a place we always are certain to go back to when we are in the area. We had lunch twice during our most recent visit to Wisconsin. For our first lunch we tried the Pad Thai and it was amazing. Be prepared, if you order a spice level of hot, it is truly hot! James served us and did a great job, including making great specialty drinks! For our second visit, Veda maintained the same high level of service! This time, we had the NY Strip, which was incredible! We also got to meet the owner, Megan, and had a great time talking with her. Everyone here takes great care of their customers and the facility is unique and always neat and clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Generous portions and good variety on the menu. Whether you’re looking for something light for lunch, or for an evening out. French dip is a must to try! Friendly staff always welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avoid this appalling adventure into apathy. The service was very slow and unenthusiastic. We sat at the bar where you could see into the kitchen, and the low quality and low quantity of the food being 'prepared' did not match the high prices.
Last, but never least: the issue of the menu only being available by QR code (which would not scan successfully). I was on a date to engage in conversation and do not want to have my nose buried in my phone. Furthermore, I look at a screen all day for work and I do not want to continue to look at a screen in the evening.
It took fifteen minutes to get two simple beverages on a slow night, we could not view the menu, and we felt very unwelcome.
Overall, a disappointing and inhospitable experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I am genuinely not interested in ordering frozen cheesecake and overpriced cold cuts from a bag off my phone or a screen... save yourself the money and time of dealing with this snobbery.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Zero stars for service. There were less than 10 people in restaurant and it took almost an hour and a half to get our food after ordering and 40 minutes for a cocktail. Food was above average though and the cocktails were good. Just expect to wait forever without any sort of explanation as to why.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Did not eat, but our server created a bellini based on my preferences and it was excellent! Friendly and helpful in suggesting the best route to see the lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Super slow service. Drinks took 45 min. Steak was over cooked and they charge a service fee. My 1 meal was $100
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Beautiful place and the food was great. It was a bit pricey but for a special night out, it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Pad Thai is absolutely phenomenal! You can’t go wrong with any of the craft cocktails, but my favorite was the Blue Moon Martini. The service is excellent—our bartender was very attentive and made us feel so welcomed. A great place to go with a group of friends! We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to this place for Labor Day weekend. It seemed like everyone here wanted to eat at the Wharf, which is across the river from this spot. I decided to try this place, and it was definitely worth it.
I ordered the crab claws, which were beautifully plated and very delicious. My only suggestion would be to add some salted clarified butter to help enhance the delicate meat.
I also ordered the Tuna Tower, which was very good. The tuna was fresh and tasty.
The final sampling was of the coconut shrimp, which were served crunchy and perfectly brown. They came with a Thai-inspired dipping sauce, but I asked for a more traditional cocktail sauce, and the chef preferred some fresh for us.
I know WI is one for burgers, fish fries, and cheese curds, but this was a refreshing hidden gem. I wish they had a little band or singer-songwriter playing music on the weekends to attract more customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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