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Waterside Grill + Lounge, Redwood City, CA

Waterside Grill + Lounge

4.4 (142)
$30 and under
Global, International
223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City, CA 94065-1414

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
Join us for a relaxing and memorable experience at Waterside Grill + Lounge. Our locally inspired seasonal menu, creative cocktail offerings, global plates and unmatched hospitality on the San Francisco waterfront provide the recipe for a great meal. With an innovative culinary and mixology team ready to cater to your every need, you’ll easily see why we are the premier destination in Redwood Shores. Our large outdoor terrace provides for unmatched al fresco bar and restaurant experience. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we welcome you to our table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–1:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Robert
  • Neighborhood
    Redwood City
  • Parking details
    Validated Self parking
  • Entertainment
    DJ Night Tuesdays 7 pm-10 pm, Live Music Wednesdays 5 pm-8 pm, Brunch Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-2 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 142 people are saying

Waterside Grill + Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterside Grill + Lounge boasts a "great location" with a "beautiful lagoon view." Guests appreciate the "excellent food" and "friendly service." Highlights include "incredible" Mother's Day brunch and "attentive and warm service." While some reviews point to service inconsistencies, the venue's overall charm and atmosphere are praised by many.
142 Reviews
  1. Mariana VIP

    Mexico City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding. From the eggs Benedict to the steak and desserts, it was delicious

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  2. Rosemary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They have the best chicen wings. A stubstantial order too.

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  3. marcia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s average for the price, view is obstructed by the hotel pool (and the guests laying on lounge chairs). Drinks were ridiculously priced and watered down.

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, great service. Cobb Salad ( split)., chicken Caesar solid, chicken sandwich, 3 ice teas, 1 pistachio gelato. Best was gelato.

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  5. Dan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area106 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty setting, decent food, moderate prices, and friendly staff marred only by incompetent service from said staff. My wife and I went for Mother's Day dinner seeking a waterside setting. We each ordered a starter and a main course, and all the food arrived at the same time. I observed that in Europe it is common to eat the salad after the main course so I would follow that practice now but that one usually begins with a starter, hence the name. The response: Most people like it this way. Really? Have you asked anyone? Did you ask me? When I asked for some fresh ground pepper for my salad the server plucked the regular pepper shaker from the table and handed it to me. Nope; not what I asked for. The wine list was concise, nothing unusual or enticing, on the same menu as the cocktails and other drinks; no separate wine list, I was told. On the way out I saw a display case with some unusual wines and then an electronic sign showing half off all these bottles of nicer wines. Our server was ignorant. The serene atmosphere was offended by background music better suited for a dance bar. The server kindly found something more mellow (but not really mellow) and then we had to ask for the volume to be turned down. Those who are not properly training these (trying to be helpful) customer-facing employees are the ones responsible for this poor service.

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  6. Kori

    Unspecified2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I keep hoping the food will get better. We live in Redwood Shores. Food came out cold and tasteless. Had roasted garlic as a garnish and it was hard. The polenta had no taste and was cold, mushrooms were cold and the tuna tar tar came out with no chips and it was an appetizer. This place is on the water and they do nothing with the outside to draw people in. Such a waste of a great location. $200 for bad food. I never write reviews but this one I needed to talk about.

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  7. April

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most incredible experience at the Grand Bay Hotel for their Mother’s Day brunch! From the moment we arrived, the beauty of the hotel took our breath away—elegant, warm, and perfectly set for a special celebration. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every bite—from the fresh seafood to the decadent desserts—was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. It felt like a true culinary treat from start to finish. What made it even more memorable was the staff. Everyone we encountered was kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You could feel they took pride in making sure every guest felt special. Thank you to the team at Grand Bay for making this Mother’s Day one we’ll always remember. We can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Nadia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately we took our mom to this restaurant. We arrived at 6 pm It was empty, nothing was prepared, tap took time to get filled and prepared, food took a long time and one was not delivered. When it got delivered it was cold and we returned it. Then restaurant got filled with 15 vey loud children with their parents who sat on a different table far from the kids. Conclusion is we will never go there again.

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  9. Kong

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    good location! Excellent food! Friendly service.

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  10. Rebecca VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited on the Saturday before Easter, we arrived at 4:15. It was very quiet in the lounge. We were the only guests. I suspect that our timing was not the best as when we were leaving more people started arriving. My husband ordered the chicken wings, they were served with ranch dressing, carrot and celery sticks. Very nice. I ordered the pork belly sliders, the pork was sliced fat, no meat. In the future I will not order the sliders. The location is very nice, our experience with the staff was excellent. Friendly and helpful.

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FAQs

Waterside Grill + Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 598-9000.

Waterside Grill + Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Peninsula
  5. Redwood City

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Waterside Grill + Lounge

223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City, CA 94065-1414

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Redwood City
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–1:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated Self parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Robert
  • Entertainment
    DJ Night Tuesdays 7 pm-10 pm, Live Music Wednesdays 5 pm-8 pm, Brunch Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-2 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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