Water's Edge Resort & Spa

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Address:
1525 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498

Neighborhood:
Westbrook

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Water's Edge Resort & Spa Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.watersedgeresortandspa.com
Email: reservations@watersedgeresortandspa.com
Phone: (860) 399-5901
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00am, Sunday: 7:00am - 8:45am; Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Italian
Executive Chef: John Cortesi
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Choose from multiple private dining options. The Bushnell room, with a great view of the sweeping lawn and Long Island Sound, can accommodates up to 20 people. The intimate Spencer Alcove can host up to 18 guests for private wine dinner. The Captains Landing with floor-to-ceiling windows can host a breathtaking lunch for up to 30 guests. We also have three ballrooms and other social function spaces to accommodate from 15 to 350, many with spectacular water views.
Private Party Contact: Social Sales (860) 399-5901
Entertainment: Indoor live entertainment year round Friday and Saturday 9:00pm until 1:00am. Outdoor live entertainment from Memorial Day to Labor Day Wednesday through Sunday 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Getting there

Cross Street: Ripley Hill Road
Public Transit: 1 Mile from the Westbrook Train Station and on the Shoreline Bus route.
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Ample complimentary self parking and valet.

A word from Water's Edge Resort & Spa

The Restaurant at Waters Edge is home to the best brunch in Connecticut and a multitude of fine entrees for lunch and dinner. Featuring innovative American cuisine, your palate will be seduced by the creative preparations of the freshest seafood, steaks, chops, homemade pastas, and decadent… desserts from our in-house pastry kitchen. Offering spectacular views of the Connecticut Shoreline, The Restaurant at Waters Edge is the perfect outdoor dining spot, making it an ideal choice for romantic dinners and breathtaking lunches, offering outdoor dining seasonally. The readers of Connecticut Magazine voted Water"s Edge Resort & Spa "The Best Sunday Brunch Statewide" and "The Best Hotel Dining Statewide", while food columnists for the Hartford Courant and the New York Times have rated the restaurant "Excellent."Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

Diner Reviews

"At our age, an anniversary dinner and evening out is sometimes too stressful, so we opted for the Sunday Brunch at Water's Edge. The staff was easily able to accommodate our desire for "no stairs, please," and our waiter was cheerful and engaging, but never overstepped or intruded on our experience. The food servers were also quite charming and did all in their power to fulfill requests. The carver split a whole prime rib in half to make sure we received rare slices from the center, the omelet and crepe artists easily accommodated my combinations smiling and chatting all the while. The chafing dishes were filled with marvelous morsels, cold shrimp were cooked perfectly and served with a tasty, tangy cocktail sauce. Loved the desserts!"
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Always nice to enjoy another fine Sunday brunch at Waters Edge. The crepes and omelettes were excellent. Service was very good and attentive."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Had dinner here on a Saturday night in March. Spent the weekend at the hotel and using the spa as part of a small reunion of girlfriends from college. Food was very good. No specifically-vegetarian entrees (two of us generally stick to vegetarian diets) but we both ordered fish/seafood and were happy with our meals. The service was very good, prices were reasonable for the setting. I had sea bass and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Was in the mood for soup but both options were "heavy" (N.E.clam chowder and crab bisque) so I passed. A healthier/broth-based option would have been nice. Had the lemon tart for dessert and it was also very good. Tart and not especially sweet, which I liked. Would eat here again."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"The food was absolutely amazing! Can't wait to go back for Mothers Day!"
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Sunday brunch buffet, good selection of breakfast and lunch items. Crepes made just for you, omelet, pasta dishes. Gorgeous view of the Sound. Even better at Easter and Thanksgiving."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Went for Brunch. Service was fine. Food selection was really good, quality was good. Price was about right for the ambiance and selection of foods. Overall a good spot for romantic getaway."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Found this place when researching a stop over for a family vacation. Amazing food & beautiful location. Planning to make this the destination next time!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Second time there. Food was hot fresh and delicious. Food was being constantly rotated . Piano player playing softly in the background what a wonderful time Oceanview great visit with friends great food. About $35 a person so it wasn't cheap just don't go every week is definitely worth it to treat yourself. Also a little cramped as they are trying to fill the dining room. Service was a little lacking they could've filled the water and juice glasses more often and we were probably waiting about 20 minutes for the check. Aside from that you're there for the food which was incredible definitely definitely going back again and again."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Great to go on a date, with family, friends or a group of people. The brunch buffet is 9-3 so stay, pace yourself, and eat to your hearts content. I've been going here for brunch since I was little and it's always a treat to bring new comers. Will always make trips to go back."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"We drove down from the New Hampshire boarder in Mass. all the way to the Connecticut shoreline to take our daughter to brunch for her birthday. It was worth it! The food was fresh and delicious. The multi-level seating only enhanced the views from window to window! After reading all the posts on trip advisor I was a little apprehensive...it did not disappoint!"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"This place did not miss a beat, service was spot on,very.....attentive, we are so glad we went. Thanks for everything and the lobster ravioli and ny York strip are heaven. H"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"My husband and I spent a lovely weekend away at Water's Edge and were looking forward to a nice dinner. We were not disappointed. Not only was the food delicious, but the waiter was attentive without hovering. There was a gentleman playing the piano, the lighting was soft and the ambiance very quiet. I would say the only negative was that we were sitting right next to the window and it was a little chilly. Next time we will ask for a table in the middle of the room. All in all a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Food was good and decor and views were above average."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Came for a birthday brunch. Quality of food and very limited food choices were quite surprising. We did not have this experience two years ago.. Omelette/crepe prep in the main lobby and tables 2 flights down? Food bland. The caprese salad was melting. No vegetarian option (spinach) for eggs Benedict and the ones in the steamer were dried and cold. Dessert table was almost bare. Totally not worth the price nor representative of a resort quality brunch. We won't be back. The only plus was being able to reserve online and at the last minute."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"I would have chosen 0's if i could. Food at "the best in CT" was awful..Eggs benedict on in toasted bread with cold hollandaise. .need to beg for coffee repeatedly. Desserts that must have come out of a freezer. A women slipped on food debris left on the floor literally in the middle of the high traffic path through the lobby and even after that, no one came to clean it up. None of the servers seemed to be happy about being there. The cook at the crepe station wouldn't make eye contact and even the front desk manager didn't react to the o old woman falling in the lobby after slipping on the food left on the floor. If I hadn't been with friends and didn't want to spoil our date I would've demanded a refund!"
Dined on 12/29/2013
"The food was absolutely fabulous! the hostess had a bit of an attitude but when you tasted the food that bad taste went away!! I would highly recommend this restaurant. We had lobster ravioli and steak, dessert was also fantastic."
Dined on 11/29/2013
"Great food, good service, lovely view - downside - you will eat too much."
Dined on 11/10/2013
"The food, service and ambience were all excellent. It is a very pretty room in a beautiful setting on the sound. A tomato bisque was outstanding."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"Too expensive for mediocre food. No one available at carving station. Beautiful place with beautiful views, would not return for Brunch. Sat at a table 3 levels down, 3 levels away from buffet. Hostess greeting us seemed like she just rolled out of bed and couldnt be bothered."
Dined on 11/3/2013
"The wait staff was nice and attentive. We sat at a table near the window, there was a beautiful view however, it was hard to be comfortable with the sun in our eyes. I would advise to bring sunglasses or sit away from the window but then you are missing the best part of the brunch "the view". The food was "OK" nothing out of the ordinary for a resort style buffet. We were there for the brunch to celebrate a special occasion with family."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"Maybe it's the Sunday brunch that is the problem, but this was just AWFUL.We had a reservation, and were made to wait ~30 minutes for a table. People who arrived just before us, but didn't have a reservation, got seated sooner.The young woman at the front desk acted so bored when we asked about seating, it was like she was doing us a favor by bothering to talk to us. There was only buffet, which was overcooked/overheated/rubbery for everything (unless you got the custom-made omelet, which was ok) in those standing warmers. Lattes and cappucinos were so bad as to be undrinkable.You had to flag down a waiter to get more coffee (although they did come by with water). So not worth the VERY high cost. View, location, though - beautiful..."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"We went to the Water's Edge after theater and were delighted with every aspect of our experience. The resort itself is lovely and the restaurant room is spacious and very nicely appointed. Window seats provided a glorious water view, but go before dark to see this. We ordered steak and fish and neither of us was disappointed. Both serving portions were generous and absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding--we felt neither neglected nor bothered by our server. The prices are very moderate. Because prices were reasonable we did not expect the very high quality meal that we received. If we lived in the area we would frequent this beautiful place."
Dined on 10/17/2013
"The service is terrible. We were seated fairly quickly but sat for 10 minutes waiting for someone to take our drink order and bring us coffee. There were several servers socializing rather than waiting on tables. Finally another patron got up and helped himself to juice. One waiter said "if you're getting your own juice, I guess the service stinks!" Still no drink order was taken, no coffee or juice offered. We went to get some food and came back. We began to EAT, still no waitstaff came over. Finally, someone came and poured our coffee and juice and put the bar order in. She returned with the bar order but never came back. Another server brought our bill and charged us for 4 brunches instead of 2. Good Food. Bad experience."
Dined on 10/6/2013
"We have been often to dinner at Water's Edge, and we have always enjoyed afternoon lunch on the veranda and Sunday lunch. The evening meals have also been good in the past, and the food has remained good throughout. However, the service for the dinners recently has been spotty, with long waits between courses (up to 45 minutes between courses), a lack of personal touches (no offer of pepper until halfway throughout the meal), and no matre'd in the room. There were a lot of other diners who were experiencing the same issues with the service personnel. There is a need for change with the service in order to match the food, which still is excellent."
Dined on 7/14/2013
"This restaurant has a wonderful ambience and a lively bar scene. The waitress was attentive with the exception of forgetting to get a second round of drinks. The food was tasty. There were no surprises but the Pork Chop special with stuffed, apple butternut squash was excellent as were the crispy Brussel sprouts. The blue cheese ,bacon chopped salad had a delicious mild dressing that brought out the individual ingredients.The stuffed lobster ravioli was done well with the exception of the sauce that did not have enough of a "gourmet" taste. The peach sorbet was one of the best I ever tasted."
Dined on 9/22/2013
"Went for brunch. Hadn't been in a few years. Service was spotty (15+ mins to get drinks, never got a requested tea). Food was also hit or miss. Eggs, shrimp, smoked salmon were all good but one item, a salmon encroute, was inedible. A few others were just passable. Maybe they had an off day."
Dined on 9/8/2013
"I have a friend who lives in Bridgeport and I in RI, this was the prefect half way point. We found it quiet for conversation, with a scenic view of the ocean as our focal point. We felt comfortable in lingering and had a wonderful 2 hour lunch."
Dined on 8/30/2013
"My wife and I were looking forward to a nice dinner at the Water's Edge Resort. We had a been there before for an overnight stay and breakfast the next morning. We expected too much the first time, with noisy neighbors and a less than desirable breakfast, We decided to give them another chance Saturday night with reservations for 7:00pm. We were seated promptly, and the waiter was friendly and answered any questions we had. I found the menu to be a little overdone, and our main courses were OK at best. The waiter has too many tables to attend to, so we ended up waiting for dessert and check. $145.00 for two with only 2 glasses of wine, seems a little excessive. We won't be going back anytime soon."
Dined on 9/1/2013
"The Sunday Brunch at Water's Edge is simply fantastic. The variety of food is overwhelming and the quality is excellent. And, the service was also excellent."
Dined on 8/25/2013
"Stayed at the resort. Wasn't impressed at all. The restaurant, I have to admit, was pretty good, but not the best in the area. Had an amazing meal in Old Saybrook at Liv's the night before. I probably wouldn't go to or eat at Water's Edge again."
Dined on 8/18/2013
"Reservations for 7- sat at 7:45. Server non existent and clueless for the short moment she was at the table"
Dined on 8/24/2013
"The most serious flaw in dining at the water's edge was the pacing of service. Our servers were all friendly, considerate and competent, but the delay between courses was excessive, even though the restaurant was only moderately full. No explanation was given. We had both a dinner and breakfast buffet at the hotel. The food was fine, but service at both meals was slow. If you are prepared to wait 20 to 30 minutes between courses, I would recommend the water's edge. If you don't want to linger, then look elsewhere."
Dined on 8/11/2013
"Had a really delicious and special evening at the Restaurant at Water's Edge. Classy place!! Will return to eat and stay."
Dined on 8/10/2013
"My reservation was made for 7:00pm. We arrived at 6:45 and was never greeted. We went to the hostess and she said we were 15 minutes early, so there would be a 15 minute wait. (this was fine) She said to have a seat, so we proceeded to sit across the way on the leather couch and chairs. We were there until 7:15. We again, approached the hostess to ask how much longer, and she said she had forgotten us, and we can have a table. That was the only downfall. Had we not approached her, how long would we be waiting. Our waiter Alex was wonderful, and our dinner was outstanding. I do feel the menu can be altered as well. Many fish dishes, not enough of pasta, chicken or other meat choices!"
Dined on 7/26/2013
"Dinner was delicious, beautiful view from our table by the window, walked to beach sipping drinks. Enjoyed the band later at the bar and grill. It was a great way to celebrate our anniversary!"
Dined on 7/21/2013
"The dining room has a fabulous view of the water, the menu choices were okay, but the food we choose was very good. Our waitress was wonderful! We will be back soon!"
Dined on 7/14/2013
"When making the reservation I asked for a table close to the buffet because of my inability and my guests inability to climb stairs, and was told it was first come , first seated. When we arrived there were many empty tables but we were seated in the furthest tables from the buffet, down 3 flights of stairs. I asked to be seated elsewhere and we were pleasantly accommodated by a young lady. I had raved to my guests from Arizona about Waters Edge, what a great place it was and I was embarrassed by the treatment we received. The gentleman server ignored me while refilling my gentleman guests coffee cup and when he was asked by the female guest for a hot cup of tea instead of offering her a choice he brought her 2 tea bags."
Dined on 7/7/2013
"It was okay. Went to celebrate a very special birthday. The ambiance was perfect. The wait staff were kids. The food was ok. Had the lobster roll, lobster overcooked. It just wasnt what we expected!"
Dined on 7/2/2013
"Everything was really great, not too loud, wait staff was attentive but not bothersome. Food was very good and presently beautifully. Good spot."
Dined on 6/28/2013
"Went for a nice birthday dinner with family. Two weddings going on, so great people watching. Food was soulless. It was edible, and served in an attractive fashion, but that was about it. Too bad, could be a great spot."
Dined on 6/29/2013

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