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Waterfront Wine Bar – Manitowoc, WI Waterfront Wine Bar offers a distinctive dining and drink experience along Manitowoc’s scenic riverfront. Inside, guests find a full restaurant and bar featuring state of the art wine and spirit dispensers, handcrafted cocktails, and a carefully curated wine selection. With many dishes made from scratch in our kitchen, the menu balances creativity with classic comfort. Our team is passionate about quality, service, and creating memorable experiences, whether you’re enjoying dinner on the patio or sipping wines inside our dining room. Live life one sip at a time
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Address: 2 N 8th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: (920) 652-9466
Website: http://www.waterfrontwinebar.com/
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Carrie
I came to this place for Labor Day weekend. It seemed like everyone here wanted to eat at the Wharf, which is across the river from this spot. I decided to try this place, and it was definitely worth it.
I ordered the crab claws, which were beautifully plated and very delicious. My only suggestion would be to add some salted clarified butter to help enhance the delicate meat.
I also ordered the Tuna Tower, which was very good. The tuna was fresh and tasty.
The final sampling was of the coconut shrimp, which were served crunchy and perfectly brown. They came with a Thai-inspired dipping sauce, but I asked for a more traditional cocktail sauce, and the chef preferred some fresh for us.
I know WI is one for burgers, fish fries, and cheese curds, but this was a refreshing hidden gem. I wish they had a little band or singer-songwriter playing music on the weekends to attract more customers.
… moreI ordered the crab claws, which were beautifully plated and very delicious. My only suggestion would be to add some salted clarified butter to help enhance the delicate meat.
I also ordered the Tuna Tower, which was very good. The tuna was fresh and tasty.
The final sampling was of the coconut shrimp, which were served crunchy and perfectly brown. They came with a Thai-inspired dipping sauce, but I asked for a more traditional cocktail sauce, and the chef preferred some fresh for us.
I know WI is one for burgers, fish fries, and cheese curds, but this was a refreshing hidden gem. I wish they had a little band or singer-songwriter playing music on the weekends to attract more customers.
A Swa
A great spot for a romantic dinner or night with co workers or friends. The ambience is sublime and food is exceptional. Try it!
… moreAleeya Witzke
We went to the wine bar for the first time on New Year’s Eve. It wasn’t that busy with our 5pm dinner reservation and we thought we would get some more service than we did but it is totally understandable with it being a holiday. I had the moscato wine which was a classic. We then ordered the warm French bread and it came with marinara, pesto and butter which was delicious. We had the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin and the seared tenderloin with a creamy crab sauce on top. The sides were different which is nice to mix it up. Overall we thought the vibe and the food was great. Would definitely come again
… moreJames D
My wife and I visited in the past and it is a place we always are certain to go back to when we are in the area. We had lunch twice during our most recent visit to Wisconsin. For our first lunch we tried the Pad Thai and it was amazing. Be prepared, if you order a spice level of hot, it is truly hot! James served us and did a great job, including making great specialty drinks! For our second visit, Veda maintained the same high level of service! This time, we had the NY Strip, which was incredible! We also got to meet the owner, Megan, and had a great time talking with her. Everyone here takes great care of their customers and the facility is unique and always neat and clean.
… moreHaley Manske
We ordered the meat and cheese charcuterie board and cheese curds for apps. They were both delicious. Our entrees were the creamy Mediterranean chicken pasta and elevated Alfredo. Portions were larger than expected and tasted great. The drink was the lavender lemon drop and WOW so good.
… moreRachel Menon
We’ve loved coming here since it opened – unfortunately, the menu is not what it used to be. We always love the pad Thai, but they forgot the peanut sauce at our last visit. The menu has gotten smaller and pricier. The drinks are unique for Manitowoc, but again, on the pricier side. Service is always very friendly and always slow due to lack of staff. Perhaps it’s always when we go, but I’ve heard others have similar experiences for years. The atmosphere is great and it’s nice to sit on the deck if the weather is nice. Overall, I’d recommend trying it out if you haven’t!
… moreRyan Williamson
Located on the river with an awesome patio and a great ambiance. Plenty of seating in and outside.
Their cocktail menu is super impressive and of course plenty of wine. Food was ok, but we came as they were transitioning menus.
– This place could be kid friendly but their menu is not.
– Only street parking with a good amount of stairs so will be a walk to get to restaurant.
… moreTheir cocktail menu is super impressive and of course plenty of wine. Food was ok, but we came as they were transitioning menus.
– This place could be kid friendly but their menu is not.
– Only street parking with a good amount of stairs so will be a walk to get to restaurant.
Ian Fogeltanz
We’ve been here a couple times and have never had good service, or anything spectacular for food. I never leave negetive reviews of restaurants or local businesses, I just choose not to go back and let others decide for themselves. However, after how they reacted after my wife shared her latest experience, I feel inclined to do so. Feel free to read my wife’s review and the dozens of others that echo her experience. But to further expand on the depth of management incompetencies at the Waterfront Wine Bar. My wife received a call from from the owner in which ownership took zero accountability for this or any other of the countless instances of trash service. She did nothing but make excuses backed up outright lies. And try to get my wife to take her review down, it was strictly narcissistic damage control. When my wife stated that she would not be doing that because there was still zero accountability on their end, The owner threatened to call the police, and demanded our address so that “her legal team could send us a cease and desist for slander and defamation of character”. I think that shows what type of people they are. That’s crossing a line I won’t stand for… So unless you enjoy sitting in a “mean girls club” with people who think they can bully customers spending their hard earned money in their overpriced establishment waiting 45 minutes for simple drinks and over 2 hours for food while the staff is having a great time doing shots together, I would encourage you to take your business elsewhere. Courthouse pub, Bricks, and Ryan’s are all much better choices.
… moreKrista Kennedy
Group of kids to have dinner prior to homecoming dance:
6:30pm RESERVATIONS for a group of 9
8:00pm STILL NO FOOD
One in the group never even got her food.
Owner refused any accountability, refused to come out & acknowledge, apologize or do anything to make it right. Instead waited until I walked away to address our kids in back with rude comments & stormed around as if we had inconvenienced HER.
Our kids had reservations for 630. Still no food by 8pm. It was made clear we were there for dinner before the Homecoming dance. Upon arrival, the group was seated in the back. They were the only table back there. The front of the restaurant was about half full and some at the bar. There was one other group of 8 in there, they left right around 730. The group of parents (total of 7) sat at the bar & ordered drinks/appetizers. Before half of us had our drinks, the wait staff had all taken a shot together. The group of our kids in back ordered cheese curds as an appetizer. It took 45 minutes for them to get that. It took about 45 minutes for our appetizers as well. Around 730, the kids asked how much longer it would be as the homecoming dance STARTED at 730pm. By 750 I asked where their food was and stated again that they had the homecoming dance which had already started. They said “it’s being made right now” for the second time. By 8pm, I was livid and demanded to know EXACTLY what the status of their food was. The owner was in the back making snarky comments. Anyone who has been here knows you can see right in the kitchen. She refused to come back to the table by the kids which I waited at until everyone had their food. Only once I had walked away did she go back & address the kids in an unacceptable rude manner. One of the girls in our group never even got her food! It is now 820 and we are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE PLACE. There were multiple people in the kitchen at all times & behind the bar. The place was well enough staffed. There was no excuse. There was no accountability & we were met with nothing but attitude. We didn’t walk in on a Saturday evening expected to be seated and served immediately, hence why we had RESERVATIONS. Even if the place was full, there is NO reason that we should have been there 2 hours and there is absolutely no reason someone in our group should have had to leave without even eating. Unacceptable. But if you look at the reviews on google, plenty of people have had the same experience. It could be an amazing place. At no time was there any apology from the owner herself. She sent her waitress out to address everything. I even made a comment to the waitress asking why the owner wouldn’t come out & acknowledge the situation. I hate to think how the kids would have been treated had a parent not been there to speak up. I don’t know that I’ve ever posted about a restaurant & a bad experience but this was far beyond that. Please head over to yelp and read reviews there as well. They ALL echo the same experience I had!
… more6:30pm RESERVATIONS for a group of 9
8:00pm STILL NO FOOD
One in the group never even got her food.
Owner refused any accountability, refused to come out & acknowledge, apologize or do anything to make it right. Instead waited until I walked away to address our kids in back with rude comments & stormed around as if we had inconvenienced HER.
Our kids had reservations for 630. Still no food by 8pm. It was made clear we were there for dinner before the Homecoming dance. Upon arrival, the group was seated in the back. They were the only table back there. The front of the restaurant was about half full and some at the bar. There was one other group of 8 in there, they left right around 730. The group of parents (total of 7) sat at the bar & ordered drinks/appetizers. Before half of us had our drinks, the wait staff had all taken a shot together. The group of our kids in back ordered cheese curds as an appetizer. It took 45 minutes for them to get that. It took about 45 minutes for our appetizers as well. Around 730, the kids asked how much longer it would be as the homecoming dance STARTED at 730pm. By 750 I asked where their food was and stated again that they had the homecoming dance which had already started. They said “it’s being made right now” for the second time. By 8pm, I was livid and demanded to know EXACTLY what the status of their food was. The owner was in the back making snarky comments. Anyone who has been here knows you can see right in the kitchen. She refused to come back to the table by the kids which I waited at until everyone had their food. Only once I had walked away did she go back & address the kids in an unacceptable rude manner. One of the girls in our group never even got her food! It is now 820 and we are the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE PLACE. There were multiple people in the kitchen at all times & behind the bar. The place was well enough staffed. There was no excuse. There was no accountability & we were met with nothing but attitude. We didn’t walk in on a Saturday evening expected to be seated and served immediately, hence why we had RESERVATIONS. Even if the place was full, there is NO reason that we should have been there 2 hours and there is absolutely no reason someone in our group should have had to leave without even eating. Unacceptable. But if you look at the reviews on google, plenty of people have had the same experience. It could be an amazing place. At no time was there any apology from the owner herself. She sent her waitress out to address everything. I even made a comment to the waitress asking why the owner wouldn’t come out & acknowledge the situation. I hate to think how the kids would have been treated had a parent not been there to speak up. I don’t know that I’ve ever posted about a restaurant & a bad experience but this was far beyond that. Please head over to yelp and read reviews there as well. They ALL echo the same experience I had!
Crystal Otto
Waterfront Wine Bar is one of our local favorites! We’ve gotten dressed up and spent adult evenings sipping wine in the beautiful dining area, biked here midday to enjoy an outdoor lunch as a family, and popped in with friends for prime rib on Saturday evening! It’s always a great time for unique food, delicious drinks, and friendly smiles from knowledgeable staff!
Even my youngest daughter (now 8) considers this to be one of the best restaurants in town! Young and young at heart will find something here!
… moreEven my youngest daughter (now 8) considers this to be one of the best restaurants in town! Young and young at heart will find something here!