The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji

The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Arlyn

   South Dakota1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 17 May 2025

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

   Our server was not good. We use the table next to use to stack dirty dishes. Manage had clear our after Main course and bring our drinks.
   

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   Kyle

   South Dakota1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

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

   The Mothers Day brunch unfortunately fell short of expectations—especially given the $50/person price tag. The food was underwhelming across the board: lukewarm eggs, bland pastries, and nothing particularly memorable or unique. It’s disappointing, as past holiday brunches here used to feel special, with better quality and variety. This time, it felt more like a standard buffet than a premium experience. For the cost, I expected more attention to detail and flavor. Not sure I’d return for a holiday meal again.
   

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   Suzi

   Des Moines1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 4 May 2025

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

   Always have good food, the service just didn't hit the mark this time.
   

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   Anita

   Minneapolis1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 April 2025

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

   Excellent experience! Can’t beat the food and drinks! Service was fabulous!
   

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5. B

   Bruce VIP

   Phoenix141 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 19 April 2025

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

   We enjoyed our lunch; the service was great! Sadly they advertised a Saturday lunch special that is no longer available. Hmmm 🤔
   

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   Will

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

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

   Came here for prom and had a great time the food was great and so was the service
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Key West / Florida Keys5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

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

   Great food with fast, attentive service.
   

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   Rex

   Unspecified1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

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

   Poor value for our tastes. Only went there as was given a gift certificate of $75, and still left $37 to boot - for 2 of us, including 18% gratuity. Service was good, and you are filled up if you like a pound of mashed potatoes in the entre! No bread served unless you get soup. Alternate choice of salad did have plentiful, large croutons that are crunchy, but not hard like common ones are. Ambience is definitely not up to the price paid. Nothing against young families (we were one once), but really?!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Key West / Florida Keys5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

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

   Our server Isaiah was outstanding. Food was excellent.
   

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    Kari

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

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

    Very good. Scallops under cooked twice, but overall great meal.
    

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