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The Waterfront Bar and Grill

Kumul Highway, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
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Ranked #23 of 58 restaurants in Port Vila
Cuisines: International
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Miami Beach, Florida
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94 reviews 94 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 79 cities Reviews in 79 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The staff is nice and the waterfront location is good for a quick beer. Unfortunately, that's about all of the good I can say. The atmosphere is like a cruise ship in the evening, in terms of the vibe, crowd, and music, which for me is depressing. The food is correspondingly institutional, overpriced, and borders on inedible. We got the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The food was pretty good and some locals visit here. The staff was so wonderful and had us laughing throughout the meal. Enjoy the water and sunset.

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Te Kauwhata, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Having been recommended we headed to Waterfront on our first night. The location is beautiful and very peaceful sitting beside the water on a warm evening. However the food was really disappointing which is such a shame because the service is outstanding and the staff so friendly. I had the roast chicken and it was possibly the driest chicken I... More

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Anglet, France
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

One of the few places in Vanuatu wth a good fish menu. Two very enjoyable meals here - try the yellowfin tuna. Local band entertains at weekends ... good atmosphere and lovely views across the bay

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Newcastle, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Have read some conflicting reviews on the Waterfront, but decided to give it a try. I had a very good time. Seated by a pleasant waitress, then a guy named Harry came over and introduced himself as the manager. Good vibe. Ordered the Filet Mignon which was done to perfection. Followed by the banana fritters. All very nice. Saw some... More

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Geelong, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Its a nice location with a great outlook but the food and service is nothing special. This place is said to be renowned for its steak but I cant agree, my wife rates it as about the worst she has ever had. The food is OK but it's nothing to write home about. There are better places to go in... More

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Orange, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Nicely located overlooking the water, wait staff a bit hit and miss. Good menu. The grilled lobster on the night we went was excellent, steak was cooked perfectly but smothered in sauce while the Tahitian salad was very tasty and calamari was overcooked and dry. Good place to go to enjoy casual dining. If you like seafood then it is... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Make sure you get a steak dinner here.....its some of the best steak on offer....reasonably priced, efficient service and great atmosphere and views.

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Bath
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95 reviews 95 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The service was just about OK and the food was OK nothing special and we would not return. There is jolly singer which livens up the restaurant which was busy

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Not the best food in town, but great location. Worth having a few beers. The prices are a bit up there because they are used to all the people docking their yachts as their loyal cliental.

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