Water Street Inn

First time visting the restaurant. Very good prime rib and filet. Baked potatos were excellent. Fresh ceasar salad… desert was good. Service was friendly. .she did a nice job. It was not to busy. so our large party was able to all talk and hear each other. Nice and relaxing evening with friends.

Good dinner and good food-​very comfortable for a large group for dinner
Waitress was very good and service was friendly. I would come again

If you want a relaxing time: skip this! we were kept awake until 1:30 am by MULTIPLE drunk groups leaving the onsite Charlie’s bar (they spewed VERY FOUL language…6 instances.!) The front desk would not ‘help’ and when we spoke VERY NICELY with suggestions to the Mgr. the next a.m. he said there was nothing he could do until he spoke with the owner when he got back in town (not even a nominal credit on our bill!) Having a Mgr. that has no authority is generally not good.
We would never stay here again (we are regular travelers that tolerate much but this was quite egregious so if we don’t hear back from the owner or Mgr. today as the Mgr. promised then we will dispute our bill with Visa since this is not an inexpensive stay and on the 2^nd night there we only got 3 hours of sleep!)
We left early Sun. am, opting to pass on the 25% discounted brunch that was part of our package.

Save your money and go somewhere else, seriously… Please See pictures I have posted as well. My wife and I stayed here on Saturday night 1÷9÷16 and I wish we would have made a different choice initially. Where to begin… Upon arriving we checked in and we’re given our keys and a parking pass slip. We stayed in room #217 on the second floor and as we walked upstairs I noticed a strong smell of lavender, like a perfume that had gone rancid long ago. It was overpowering and when we entered our room it was even worse, to the point of where it eventually made my eyes start to burn and water. First thing I noticed besides the smell was the cobwebs in the entryway and the mattress on the bed was uneven and higher at the foot of the bed than at the head board. Second thing I noticed was, coming out from the bottom of the electrical outlet on the left hand side of the bed, was some 16 – 18 gauge speaker wire running along the baseboard and stapled into the wall with metal staples every foot or so to another wall mounted light fixture on the right side of the bed, definitely not up to code, very dangerous and potentially a huge liability. The tv was outdated which I didn’t really care about and the paint in the bathroom was slopped on and there was barely any light coming from the fixture. There was a stained and saggy bench type couch thing by the window that I was afraid to sit on in fear of falling through and I only weigh about 170. We had considered ordering room service but then saw, on top of the overpriced menu items, room service orders will be charged an automatic 18% gratuity to our order and based on other reviews of slow service and poor quality food, I am glad we passed. I did however on the advice of another patron’s review, have 1 and then couple more of the signature infused vodka Bloody Mary’s at the bar downstairs which were quite good and I don’t say that about too many places when I order one. The bartender and other wait staff were very nice too. When we checked out I mentioned the overpowering, disgusting, fake lavender smell in our room and the receptionist asked if it was just in the hallway which was a red flag telling me they knew about the nasty smell and decided to put us in a stinky room when there were others available. She said she would make a note of it, really lady? Thanks so much for obviously not giving a shit. We will never go back and I advise whoever reads this not to patronize this establishment until new ownership is established and some tlc and much needed maintenance is given to the building. In the meantime it should be shut down and possibly condemned. Please see pictures I have posted as well.

Very unfriendly staff, I felt like they were doing us a favor by allowing us to pay almost $ 300 to stay there for one night. They get away with operating an outdated and smelly hotel by calling it «Historic». We noticed the dining room was empty for dinner on a Sat. night and we found out why the next morning when we had the over priced, cold and downright underwhelming brunch buffet. The only thing this hotel has going for it is the ideal location and they know it which is why this review ultimately won’t matter.

We ate here during the Harvest Fest Festival which was such a mistake. We were told the wait was only 30 min. An hour later we were finally seated, waited a good 20 min before a girl waited on us. Our order was wrong but since our waitress never came to check on us we were so hungry we ate it anyways, we were given no condiments, no silverware or napkins. Our waitress finally checked on us after we had been waiting forever for our check. The tables surrounding us were treated the same. I understand you were busy but don’t take on tables if you can’t handle them. That was a busy weekend anyways, why not bring in more waiters and waitresses? The food was overpriced. To substitute chips for fries it’s an additional $ 4.00! Are you serious? We spent $ 50.00 and 2 hours here and feel it was not worth it at all. We prob won’t come back.

Oh my, quite not even believable. Patio open, no service. A couple of employees running in and out, never thinking of looking at us. Went inside to the pub, gross. At least outside the rain cleans a few things. 2 crabby employees, told us it was a long wait for food. Guess what, we left.

I’ve only been here a few times and each time for drinks as snacks on the patio. For food and drink, this is one of those places that seems to coast on its location and seems to feel little incentive to put out quality food or cocktails or deliver good service. The menu is uninspired and the execution is average at best. Service has always taken longer than it seems it should. There are very few options in Stillwater to have a drink outside with a nice view of the river. It’s too bad this one doesn’t aim higher because it could kill if it cared to.

Never before have I experienced worse service. The patio looks inviting enough — plastic tables with umbrellas overlooking the river. That’s where any positivity about this place begins and ends.
We stood in line to get seated for 20 minutes while we could see several empty tables awaiting guests. When we were finally seated, the frazzled host warned us that the food may take 20 minutes once ordered. In his dreams.
We sat and waited 20+ minutes until a waiter finally stopped by. He then told us «sorry, since the kitchen is over 45 minutes behind, they were closing the kitchen to new orders.» We left. Game over.
I only wish that Chef Ramsey takes this place on for «Kitchen Nightmares». The location is an A+, the service is an F, and the food gets an Incomplete since we never got that far.

Just found out that Seth the evening manager charged my credit card for not only the 7 nights/​rooms we did use and had reserved… but also the room that his staff turned my son in law away from on the evening of ⁸⁄₂₂ saying i did not have a reservation. What the heck, now you are charging people after you don’t let them use the room???

A real find! Lobster grilled cheese sandwich was fantastic! Many other items on the menu that sounded very appealing. Our server, Holly, was exceptionally helpful, personable, and attentive.

Stopped in for a late lunch. Enjoyed the outdoor patio (large) overlooking the river. It was very nice. Had the prime rib dip sandwich. Very good.

Headed up to Stillwater for Memorial Day weekend and stumbled upon the Water Street Inn.
On our first visit we were served by «MAIGHDLIN». What a sweet and wonderful gal! She not only served us with a fantastic smile and personality, but gave us some tidbits on the town, helped us with a hotel recommendation, and even gave us her mom’s number for real estate tips!
Our second visit was at the Inn was on Sunday. The day was rainy and dreary and we decided to hang out. Headed over to the Water Street Inn again, and sat outside under the covered porch. Holly, another FANTASTIC waitress, took care of us not only with great food and drink, but with such an awesome personality. She really turned a gray and dreary day into a fun and relaxing time with her fabulous smile and wit. She even took a picture with us! Thanks again to Holly for really making our last day in Stillwater a fun and relaxing one!
Highly recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy a river view, some great food, and great drinks… you can’t go wrong!
Next time we’re in town, we’ll definitely be back!

Heard they got a new chef. Knowing it has never been good, we hoped for the best. Always hopeful another great stillwater restaurant will pop up. No luck. We were waited on by a woman in sweatpants and tennis shoes. Appeared very crabby, we were definitely intruding. We grabbed a bloody mary and a coors light. Never were offered menus. Left a ten on the table and left. Still not sure if the new chef is better.

There is no other patio in the valley I would rather enjoy a Jameson and Ginger Ale than here!!! I’ve been here quite a few times now and I always have the best service! John has been our server/​bartender the last few times and always has great recommendations for food and new drink creations to test! Don’t leave here without having the crab cakes… And make sure you ask for John! Thanks to the Water Street team for creating such a great atmosphere in such a perfect town!

We stayed at the Waterstreet Inn this past weekend, in a riverfront suite, it was very last minute, no reservations, and we couldn’t believe how beautiful the room was! Amazing virw, awesome staff, perfect location, and did I mention the beautiful room? The mattress could have been a little more comfortable, but everything else was more than we expected. We will definitely be going back this summer!

What an absolutely perfect romantic getaway!!! Stillwater as a city has worked very hard to celebrate and maintain its historic atmosphere, and the Water Street Inn fits right into this beautiful tradition. We arrived in the early evening and were directed to their private parking lot and told we didn’t need to worry about restrictions – whew! We asked for some recommendations for dinner and the front desk worker suggested a number of places within walking distance.
Our room, 220, was *perfect.* A four-​poster bed in the smaller portion of the room with a view into the huge living portion of the suite. We had a view of part of the city and a fantastic view of the river and the Lift Bridge. The room was outfitted with Victorian-​style furniture, a whirlpool tub, a fireplace, and a tv. The bathroom was very nice-​sized and was modern.
After dinner, we walked through Charlie’s, the Irish pub attached to the Inn. A true Irish band was playing and the place was about half full – and everyone was laughing, dancing, shouting, and smiling — -true Irish people! The band played for several hours and took very few breaks.
The hotel is very centrally located – we spent Saturday walking around the main street, visiting the local breweries and wineries, shopping, and exploring the architecture. We didn’t use the car all weekend, preferring to take full advantage of the hotel’s location.
What you won’t get:
– A 200 sq inch plasma tv
– A template, forgettable, cookie-​cutter hotel
– Waited on hand and foot.
What you will get:
– A cozy, romantic sanctuary for you and your significant other
– Beautiful views of the city or the river
– A prime location for shopping, dining, touring breweries/​wineries
I didn’t want to leave, and we will be back! Thank you, staff of the Water Street Inn!

So… my husband and I rented a room over the 4rth. We wanted to be close to activities and AVOID traffic leaving the city post fireworks.
Our experience was pretty identical to the gentleman who posted explicitly on the «ambiance» as average at best. We too stayed in the Vault Room. It had a «love tub» on one side (kind of grosses ME out), and a fireplace on the opposite. It’s an old historic building– think extremely victorian. I’ll also post the photo of our room.
Too victorian for me personally… but some folks may love that! King bed is probably 150 years old, and the mattress and box spring reside on SLATS. Not a quiet sleeping experience. …mattress is comfortable — just don’t ummmm-«move too much».
Room is huge. Bathroom is clean (old. Bad lighting). Staff warm, patio amazing, right on the river — music twice a week. If victorian B&B is your style– may be the place for u.
Me? Not my taste.

Restaurant-​expensive, food ok nothing special, very very limited selection. The hostess outside had to grab a quick «snack» and finish it before she could seat us. I believe she was munching on popcorn.
Our server was very good.
The only thing good besides our 1 server was the parking included hence why we are there bc we were searching for a parking space.

What a pathetic excuse of a restaurant!
We sat on their patio to enjoy a perfect evening outside. The patio had a few tables; nothing like it is on a nice weekend when it is packed. We thought this would translate into prompt and high-​quality service. Oh boy, we were wrong.
We sat down and were greeted by our server. She left us a drink menu and disappeared for 10 minutes. When she finally came back, we ordered our drinks and our entrée at the same time. We weren’t in a rush, just had a sneaking suspicious that it would take forever for everything to come. Even though we expedited our ordering, the food still took forever to arrive — 45 minutes!
All the while we waited for our food; the server never came back until two minutes before the food arrived. She asked us how we were doing and at this point we were hungry, the sun had set and we were getting chilly and still no food in sight. The only thing we could do is give a snarky response in hopes that anyone would pick up on it and gives us adequate service… nope, didn’t happen.
The food, let’s please talk about the food. ATROCIOUS. I ordered a chicken buffalo sandwich. Apparently that translates into a piece of chicken jerky on a stale and damaged bun. I know that sounds dramatic, but look at the picture. The chicken was paper-​thin and had deep gashes in it. The bun had a thumb stuck into it and the lettuce had sat under a heat lamp so long that it began turning brown. We also ordered a basket of sweet potato fries on the side and they came out cold and smothered in powdered sugar. Such a pitiful performance. We will never be back. Stillwater has so many great places to offer, go find one of those.
To the manager, I would love to discuss my experience with you. This was unacceptable.