Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Colleen VIP

   Houston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Always a great meal and a good time! Our favorite on the waterfront.
   

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   Laura

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was a frustrating dining experience. Would we come back? Maybe, but there’s a few things we would change. We made a reservation but arrived about 30 minutes early. When we checked in we were told that we wouldn’t be sat until our reservation time but they would text us once ready. Not a big deal, we sat at the bar and had a drink. We waited until 10 after our reservation time to check in again. We were then informed that the restaurant was overbooked and we would need to wait another 15 minutes for our reservation time. We were specifically told that we shouldn’t have even been able to make reservations. I think if we had just been told this from the beginning, it would have been less frustrating. We waited for almost an hour after we arrived and 30 minutes after our reservation to even be seated. We had reservations after dinner that we almost missed and our experience had to be rushed. However, despite having so many reservations, walk-ins were sat before us; I understand trying to get appropriate groups into appropriate tables (4 people to a 4 top), but when you have a reservation who is waiting, sometimes you count your losses and seat them at a larger table. Finally, we got to our table sans any apology or acknowledgement from staff regarding the wait. Our server was great, and he helped turn the evening around. Drinks were okay, but overpriced for what you get. The food was also good but not great. I think it was too pricy for the taste. Overall, we would probably come in again, but there are far better restaurants in St Pete beach. I would recommend making the drive for assured quality and experience. However, once again, our server deserves all the accolades. He made up for the subpar experience and I think our review would be much lower without him.
   

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   Chris

   New Orleans1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Excellent appetizers and cold lobster roll. Would recommend.
   

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   Lynsy

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Our service was great, the server was wonderful. Unfortunately, I ordered the hot lobster roll and the lobster was completely overcooked rubbery and not edible. The black grilled shrimp bowl that we ordered was very good though. Beautiful setting.
   

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   Eric

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Excellent service! Sever was 5+ starts. The atmosphere was perfect at sunset. Got a great table due to our reservation. Food was good but smaller portions. Would go back!!!
   

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   Eric

   Tampa1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Took wife out for valentine’s date. Seating was terrible. Instead of a table overlooking the water and docks, we were seated right behind the hostess station with a view of the parking lot and street - NOT what I had envisioned for a rare night out on the town with the kids. Waiter was not knowledgeable about menu. We settled for the Valentine’s Day special. Drinks were mediocre at best and the food was not memorable. In fact, the surf and turf steak was overcooked and dry in spite of ordering it medium rare. Waiter did knock off both drinks to try to make up for the lackluster food. Super disappointed and will not be returning.
   

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   Robert

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Great Valentine’s Day dinner! Our server was very attentive making it a great experience.
   

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   Christine VIP

   Cincinnati6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Service and food were excellent. Red fish was really good. Place was packed but you’d never know it with how fast we gout our drinks and meals. Highly recommend.
   

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   Kate VIP

   Philadelphia26 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   We went to Fresco’s for Valentine’s Day and they had placed a lot of extra tables and chairs outside to accommodate the high demand for date night. But it did not affect their service or food quality one bit. Everything we had was delicious and we really enjoyed our night. Will definitely be going back again soon.
   

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    Pamela

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

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

    Parking very difficult and they do NOT validate for parking garage. Food was decent other than the sirloin steak was tough. Server was friendly and it was nice sitting outside with water view. Shrimp appetizer was very good.
    

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