Water St. Tavern

Water St. Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Elizabeth

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We were unable to sample the food or drinks - we waited 20 minutes to order and at 45 minutes we told our server we were leaving because all we had received was water. It wasn’t that they were packed - there were plenty of tables and spots at the bar. They may have been understaffed, which I sympathize with, but 45 minutes and not even our drinks is crazy. There was no apologies or follow ups. I am convinced the only reason the auger took out order was because a large group of men had asked he change the channel on the tv above our head to the NFL draft. He told there at our table leaving over my friends head for 30-40 seconds as he searched for the right channel.
   

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   Lilac79

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quiet and quick service - food was good. Would go again.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on June 9, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   This was hands down the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant and I didn’t even stay for the meal. The host treated us so disrespectfully on arrival that we immediately decided to leave. As we were walking out, two women sitting nearby said “the food here isn’t even that good. Definitely go somewhere else.” Avoid at all cost!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was yummy! The restaurant is a bit new and short staffed but it’s going to be a lovely addition to the neighborhood. Can’t wait to see how it grows into the neighborhood.
   

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   stenro VIP

   New York City149 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 7, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Basically just came here for drinks after work. My wife and I seemed to be the first to arrive, sat outside and got great attention. The cocktails we had were on point. We also shared the watermelon salad which was very tasty and refreshing on a muggy summer’s day. I’d come back here for drinks and possibly for dinner.
   

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   JohnD VIP

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our third night in Brooklyn. Walked to restaurants each evening. First two were very good, moderately expensive and full. Water St. was the best food, value and service. Maybe that it hasn't been open long accounts for the it being half full. This spot moved to the top of our list. Even had a three piece jazz combo in. They were excellent but lead was a trumpet. I'd recommend a change to a keyboard or guitar. Space not designed for a trumpet. Started with oysters. Excellent. Pasta, Excellent. Highly recommended.
   

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   NickS

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good and well prepared. The cocktails were exceptional as well. The prices were also very reasonable especially for a touristy location like Dumbo. I highly recommend it.
   

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   OliviaR

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The cocktails were out of this world. Ilde and Ty, the two bartenders, were master mixologists and super warm. Would definitely come back!
   

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   Itisme VIP

   San Francisco23 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 9, 2023

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Hello I made a dinner reservation on Open Table for Sat April 8 at 10:30P. Your online reservations are available til midnight. When we arrived, the kitchen was closed. Please fix your Open Table. Nobody wants to make a dinner reservation if you only have drinks. I tried to email you. But your email doesn’t work. SANDY
   

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    AnthonyM

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Drinks, desert and server (Tyreek) were 5star ! Food was good, maybe not great.. Great low key vibe !
    

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