Reviews for Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille in Eustis, FL
Upon arriving our group of four opted for seating upstairs which was a mistake as it was very crowd noisy, perhaps the patio... would have been better. The only service complaint we had was not getting our salads ahead of dinner. Otherwise the service wasexcellent. The "crew" does a lot of trips up and down the stairs. The food; We had two people order the Jumbo Scallops. One'srisotto was very salty and one's risotto had little seasoning. Both sets of scallops were rubbery. My sirloin was great,although the asparagus was overcooked. The voted winner; the Macadamia Crusted Haddock. And yes, we all enjoyed their wine! Read more
Nice place. Great atmosphere. Right on the water. Once we were sat we waited a bit for someone to acknowledge we were there.... Then, once we finally got our order in it took a long while to actually get our food. Fortunately we had time and enjoyed thespace so it was minimally frustrating. Our server was awesome and kept our drinks filled. I felt bad for her, knowing she wasdoing her best. Once the food came out, it was worth the wait. Fresh and tasty. I'm sure it was just a situation with gettingthe kitchen routine down. We are definitely looking forward to getting back. It's great to have such a nice option in Eustis,especially on the water. Highly recommend!! Read more
My daughter took me here for a daddy daughter birthday lunch and this place did not disappoint. The flavor profiles and quality... are leaps and bounds above most restaurants in our area. I would put them close to the top of the list and in the running forone of the best restaurants in Lake County. Our server (I apologize but I forgot her name) was very friendly, attentive andseemed to really enjoy her job. The atmosphere is laid back and the food and service are on point. I will definitely go back andam already looking forward to my next visit. Read more
Went to late lunch/early dinner, it was not busy. The location is fantastic. Our table of 4 ordered Fried Shrimp entree,... Grilled chicken sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, and a burger. 3 of the 4 received order. The fourth person at our table didnot receive her burger for about 15 minutes, maybe more. The rest could have been done eating before hers arrived. Managerstopped by and couldn?t believe her burger hadn?t arrived?he should have comped that meal, but did not. Shrimp arrived barelywarm and had the potential to be very good, fries cold, broccoli was good. Grilled chicken and fried chicken would not beordered again. Burger looked great and when it finally arrived it was good. The servers are doing the best they can. Kitchenis TERRIBLE!! They should watch some cooking shows to learn how all orders for a table should be ready at the same time. Don?tserve cold food if it should be hot. We will give them some time to get their act together before our next visit. In themeantime, maybe apps and drinks in this lovely location.. Read more
Food and drinks were very tasty and Lilly was a wonderful server. Beautiful view of the lake. Will definitely be back!
This is an amazing location. Considering all the red tape and Covid issues during construction, I was happy to visit on Nov 9,... 2022, for lunch with my friend. The Lake Eustis Marina is in every view of the lake. Arriving by boat seems like a greatidea. The dining room and bar on the ground floor open up to a large patio dining area. We had inclement weather so patiodining was out of the question. The second-floor dining room has a panoramic view of the lake and marina. A larger bar upstairsand more tables. Within 2 weeks of opening, it is not fair to judge the dining experience. Supply shortages, staff training,and other annoyances will be remediated. The menu has delicious options, and everything we ordered was well prepared anddelivered in a timely manner. There are, however, a number of issues that can?t be fixed with time. Be aware, access to thesecond floor is a flight of stairs that is narrow for two people to pass comfortably. Servers must share the onlystaircase. There is a one-person ?lift? that is operated by a staff member on demand. This is the minimum allowed by thebuilding code. During the very busy lunch, it took a few minutes for the designated staff person, with an elevator key, to bringme to the second floor, and back again. The noise level downstairs during our visit was very loud . It was very difficult tocarry on a meaningful conversation. I offered some suggestions to the owner, now considering some acoustical options tomitigate this issue. Parking right next to the restaurant has its challenges. The owner was outside during the rain, to directus to one of two areas next to the building. Available parking was scarce at 11:45 AM. Owner's statement about parking - ?We donot take reservations, however, we have lots of great areas to wait for a table if necessary ???? Also, we have 3 differentparking lots! If you park across the street, there is a very nice walkway along the canal under the road!? What will not besolved Read more
Overall, a great visit. We went on opening night, so not surprised that some adjustments are being made. Still, though... Really... solid opening. The food was all pretty great. My chicken was a little dry but had great flavor. The view is really nice and thestaff was very friendly. Very reasonable pricing. Try the Reuben spring rolls! Read more
Try the German Soft Pretzel! I had no expectations for it to be good. It came out and looked more crispy than a traditional one,... but oh my goodness it was absolutely addictive. There's a super fine buttery, crispy crust that encapsulates the soft pretzel.So, so good! The pulled pork sandwich was also really great and filling. There was a large portion of meat stuffed between asoft bun. And the side of fries came seasoned with hard salt crystals and black pepper. Delicious! My husband's hamburgerdidn't look particularly special. He said it tasted pretty good but would likely opt to get something different next time. Thefish and chips and monticristo looked really good when we saw it delivered to tables around us. There's plenty of outdoor spaceupstairs and on the ground level. Portions are screened in or outside closer to the docks. Everything was clean and beautiful. Agreat setting for a sunset, I'm sure. The parking lot is a bit chaotic. There's a small bit of parking near the building andthen a large dirt lot across the street. I didn't check out upstairs, but those stairs looked pretty steep and maybe cumbersomeonce the place gets busy. We were seated immediately and food came out quickly. No complaints. As we left, we did observe a lotmore customers, good for them. Read more