The Waterfront, Plymouth Reviews Summary

Location & Views

Pros:

• "The Waterfront is a popular pub and restaurant in Plymouth, located right on the water’s edge with stunning views of the sea."
• "Nice views and lovely big outdoor seating area right by the sea and the little harbour, take a crabbing kit maybe catch dinner."
• "With fantastic views of the Plymouth sound, is almost impossible not to come back."
• "Views of Drake's Island, breakwater and harbour. Sunny seafront location with outdoor tables."
• "Fantastic location with its own car park."
• "Beautiful views to enjoy whenever you visit & conveniently has a car park."
• "The views are absolutely stunning, sitting as close as possible to the sea feels so free."

Cons:

• "Parking is problematic, very few places for the size of the place. Only one disabled slot with three cars queuing!"
• "Limited parking."
• "Always seems to be busy but never enough staff so often find yourself queuing at the bar for 20 minutes or so."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Sitting with the sea lapping up to the old yacht club eating a fabulous burger with salad coleslaw and chips."
• "The roast was very tasty."
• "Food was good, locally sourced and the drinks too, with a good variety and beverages too."
• "Food was excellent, just one small criticism - we had fish and chips and they had already sprinkled the fish with salt."
• "The food was well presented and tasted superb."
• "The fish and chips were superb!"
• "The food was amazing, huge portions."

Cons:

• "I opted for roast beef as always on a Sunday roast and the meat was way too undercooked."
• "Unfortunately the food did not live up to expectations. The battered fish was so soggy, and the kids burger was really overdone and dry like cardboard."
• "The fish looked and tasted like it had been cooked in burned oil."
• "Food was not what I expected, £14-£16 for a burger that would have tasted nicer and come with a pint for half the money if I'd got it in Wetherspoons."
• "The burgers were considerably inferior to those served in a fast-food restaurant, being dry and over-cooked."
• "The curry arrived and I'm sorry to say that I've had better from an Asda own brand tinned curry."
• "The food was awful. I wouldn't serve that to my dog."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were so friendly it instantly made us feel positive and welcome."
• "Quick service and very pleasant staff."
• "I found all the staff very helpful and accommodating."
• "The staff were friendly and helpful."
• "Staff were friendly yet professional. Would certainly return"
• "Service was good and friendly staff."
• "Service was great and they were so polite and friendly."