Waterfront Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Horseshoe Bay

Alright, buckle up, because this dining experience was a wild ride straight into the depths of "what in the actual heck?" First off, they handed me a drink that was clearly for someone else. Like, did they just grab a random glass and say, "Yep, that'll do!"? Then, get this, I specifically said "chicken on my nachos," and they delivered...nachos. Just nachos. Where's the chicken? Oh, and get this, the phantom chicken was supposed to be a $4 add-on, but magically became a $10 heist on my bill. Ten dollars?! For chicken that didn't even exist on my plate? Are they running a chicken-inflation scheme? Then, as if to add insult to injury, they decided to recreate an arctic tundra on my lap and the table. Ice everywhere! Like, did they think I was a polar bear? And the food? Skimpy doesn't even begin to cover it. I've seen more generous portions at a bird feeder. Honestly, a Taco Bell chalupa would've been a gourmet experience compared to that. And the servers? Don't even get me started. Our original server just vanished into thin air, replaced by a revolving door of confused individuals. We asked for marinara sauce for the calamari, you know, a condiment? And they brought me...a to-go container. A whole empty box. Are they suggesting I just... imagine the marinara? Is this some kind of performance art? Dessert time. I wanted a simple sundae, no macadamia nuts. "You have a nut allergy," they declared. Like, thanks for the medical diagnosis, but I just don't like them! And then, after asking another server for the sundae, our original server reappears, empty-handed. Did they forget? Did they get lost? Did they decide to just stare at a wall for a while? And the apologies? Nonexistent. Only after we launched a full-scale complaint did they manage a tiny sliver of "oh, we're so sorry." The live music was decent, and the dessert was actually good, and the view was nice, but seriously, save your money. Stay far, far away. This place is a masterclass in how to completely botch a dining experience. I'm still trying to figure out how they managed to mess up so many things so...

Fantastic location for some small bites. This was our first time here and we were fortunate to have arrived just before the sun set. We didn't have reservations but were still able to get a table on the upstairs patio.

We started off with drinks and I ordered an Old Fashion. Seemed to take incredibly long to get our drinks and it would be nice if they offered a greater variety of bourbons like Blanton's.

We decided to have some "Starters" and ordered the Mahi Taco, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Crab Dip, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and French Fries. The Peel & Shrimp was very good. These are quite large shrimp and cooked perfectly. However, traditional peel & eat shrimp would have been seasoned, often with Old Bay seasoning. It came with cocktail sauce but no horseradish.

The Mahi Taco's were good; it's blackened Mahi and would have been better if it was just plain grilled. It's served with a quite a few fillings and would have been so much better with just shredded cabbage and some chipotle mayo. But they are good.

The Crab Dip was not what I was expecting. They have "Gulf Crab Dip" in all caps and bolded. But what I didn't notice was under where it said 'hummus'. If you are really hungry, this is okay but I wouldn't order it again.

The Brussels Sprouts were good but they need to drizzle something atop like Thai Chili sauce or something to make it more than just plain sprouts. The French Fries you need to completely pass on. They were not fresh and just had an old taste to them; we tried a few and that was it.

It's a beautiful location and when the days are longer, it must be amazing sitting outside and enjoy the view over the water. I would come back to try some of the other dishes but the menu is a bit limited. Hopefully they can make some changes. They do have boat slips so you can pull in and enjoy a quick bite and get back out...

Oh. My. GOD. Where do I even begin with this train wreck of an experience? First off, it took over an hour just to get our drinks—ONE HOUR! And when they finally showed up? Disgustingly made, one was completely wrong, and at that point, I had lost all faith in humanity.

Then, heaven forbid I ask for a simple water refill—our lovely waitress rolled her eyes like I had just asked for a kidney donation. And if that wasn’t bad enough, some confused, bumbling waiter decided to drench me in ice water, leaving me shivering while my daughter broke out in a rash. Oh, but don’t worry, it gets worse!

Another full HOUR later, our so-called food arrives. And by food, I mean overpriced, skimpy, wrong orders. My chicken nachos came with… wait for it… no chicken. And when I asked about it? Oh, just a casual $10 upcharge for something that should have already been there! Excuse me?!

Then there’s the drink situation. I ordered a Piña Colada with vodka, and somehow, they thought that meant slapping an extra $40 charge on my bill for a single shot. Are you kidding me?! Highway robbery is an understatement!

As if this whole disaster wasn’t enough, I asked for some marinara sauce and was handed… a to-go container. What was I supposed to do, manifest my own sauce? Make it from scratch in the middle of the restaurant?

And for all of this luxury treatment? A grand total of $485. FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS for eye rolls, wrong orders, freezing showers, and being scammed left and right.

Do yourself a favor and run—no, sprint—in the opposite direction. This place is a joke, a scam, and a complete waste of your...