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Waterway Cafe

2300 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-3599
561-694-1700
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Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Prosperity Farms
Description: The Waterway Cafe is a South Florida tradition in waterfront dining since 1986, and the most popular restaurant in the Palm Beaches. Featuring an exciting menu of fresh seafood, steak, chicken, pasta, custom-made pizza entrees and fabulous desserts. Join us for an evening of great food, lively entertainment (Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings) and refreshing tropical drinks on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway.
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Houston, Texas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Sitting outside, enjoying the spring air along with great service, fantastic menu selections, a variety of drinks, and wonderful family made for a fun evening. We stayed for hours. Take your camera to take pics of your dining companions but also the food, definitely worthy of a photo!

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florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The view was very good, as was the service. My chicken tenders were dry, but my wife's panko breaded cod was very good.. One of our friends had the small pizza, but only ate one piece and our other friend had the same problem as I did with the chicken tenders (not so tender).

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Reading PA
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90 reviews 90 reviews
78 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Visited on 5/3/2013 for dinner. A friend wanted a waterfront restaurant so we chose this place. Food is average, drinks are average, service is average. We did sit on the water with a great view! This is the same as all other waterfront places in Florida, average food at best. There is no reason for me to go here again,... More

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Jupiter, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Food was terrible had almost no flavor, Fish was like rubber, fries were greasy and tasteless. Completely disappointed and the food for what it's not.... is way overpriced.

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Jupiter
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We go to the Waterway often. Always outside in the tiki area. You have a great view, good cocktails and the $6 menu is awesome. At the weekend it's a great place to people watch, especially those on the boats that dock by the bar.

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Stuart, Florida
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We had eaten here several times in the past and decided on Mothers Day brunch. Nothing was memorable-not the food, service or layout of the buffet. I must say that in all the years I have eaten brunch or buffets I have never had no choice of egg beaters, egg whites or whole eggs at any other establishment at the... More

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New York City, New York
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69 reviews 69 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The view is lovely and just the kind of restaurant you want to eat at on vacation -- for the view and atmosphere. Not so much the actual food. It's okay, just nothing special. Seems like quite a hit w/ the blue haired set at the early dinner hour, but you'd probably be hard pressed to find a place without... More

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Food is Mediocre at best. Very generic. Fish dips, counch fritters (bread balls), shrimp. Usual touristy trap. Way too pricey for what you get.

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Ocala, FL
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

IMO, one of the positive things about a restaurant is consistency - you can count on it. Have been visiting friends in Jupiter for several years and a stop here is mandatory. It has never disappointed. Honest, not "iced down martinis" and great food - all four of us were very happy with our selections. Even though they removed one... More

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Georgia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Had a late lunch, had a blackened Dolphin sandwich that was very good, service was so so, kind of pricey for just a lunch sandwich. $25 a piece for a sandwich and an unsweet tea, but the view was good.

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