Restaurants

The Waterfront

4.5 533 reviews 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 310 Church Rd, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7SB, United Kingdom

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At The Waterfront, located in Kessingland, Lowestoft, dining transcends mere eating; it's an experience. This upscale yet cozy restaurant is celebrated for its outstanding culinary offerings, from sumptuous paellas to expertly crafted seafood dishes. Guests are often moved to share their joy, as reflected in glowing reviews praising the attentive service and delightful atmosphere. The spacious, wheelchair-accessible venue also caters to families with children’s menus and high chairs. With a notable selection of teas, spirits, and healthy options, The Waterfront invites all to indulge in a diverse dining experience that leaves a lasting impression. Reservations are highly recommended, as it’s a local favorite.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Romantic
Trendy
Upscale

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Waterfront before visiting.

Reviews for The Waterfront

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Review highlights

Based on 533 reviews

The Waterfront is widely praised for its high-quality, well-cooked food served in generous portions with appealing presentation. The restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by attentive and friendly service. The outdoor seating, including provisions for blankets to enhance comfort, is a notable draw, especially for those seeking a relaxed setting near Kessingland beach. The menu features a variety of rustic and thoughtfully prepared dishes, alongside a reasonably priced and well-curated wine list. Patrons frequently highlight the restaurant’s popularity, emphasizing its inviting environment and good value. Cleanliness and a dog-friendly approach contribute positively to the overall experience, making The Waterfront a favored destination for casual dining occasions.

Andrew West

Apr 25, 2025

The food is wonderful, really well cooked, big portions and great quality. The meals are well- presented too and the wine list is great and reasonably- priced. Service is friendly and pretty quick and they make you feel really welcome. We went for lunch and sat outside watching people pass by and then asked them to let us know if a table came free in the evening later that week. Luckily, someone cancelled and they squeezed us in which was hugely appreciated. All in all, we had a really happy, special meal and we'd recommend to anybody.

Gisela Flowers

Apr 21, 2025

After having walked the dog along Kessingland beach decided to stop here for a light lunch. Lots of outdoor seating, dog friendly. We shared a Salmon and cream cheese baguette which came with a nice salad and some tortilla chips, really delicious with loads of Salmon for 8-50Service and staff excellent, we will definitely be visitng again.

Shell Milt

Apr 20, 2025

Great to eat fabulous freshly cooked food that tastes as it should. Warm atmosphere, fabulous staff, reasonably priced for top quality ingredients.

Sara Mead

Feb 18, 2025

We stopped to have lunch. Inside was fully booked, but we happily sat outside away from the wind. Lovely food, good choice of drinks. Big portions, hubby had the fish and chips, I had the duck in a basket. Would definitely go back. They offer blankets to keep you warm, toilets were spotless, staff friendly and helpful. Good value for money.

Steven Alexander Simmonds

Feb 08, 2025

A really beautiful and popular place as I came to discover.A really delightful menu with an array of choices to suit different tastesQuite simple, yet rustic and beautifully presented.I'm not sure if they accept reservations but blink and the tables fill up (and this was just a lunchtime)I hope to return back but definitely recommend

Tina Roslyn

Jan 15, 2025

Delicious food, great choices , attentive staff. Been coming here for years and cannot fault the place. Meals are consistently excellent. Service is great. Highly recommend.

Anna A.

Jan 11, 2025

We had seafood paella- it was paella special night. Highly rate the quality and quality, could easily have fed 3 people. Views of the sea when sat outside in the covered seating area. Nice atmosphere with Mediterranean tunes playing in the background. Good value for money. Would recommend and probably will go back when visiting the area again :)

Law Sayer

Dec 30, 2024

Paella night on a Thursday is definitely an experience. We arrived early and was seated almost immediately. And the Paella.....go and try it for yourself....best I have had since Fuerteventura last year. Good food at a fair price. Staff are lovely too.Update:Back after 5 years for our 4th Anniversary , still fantastic food ,pictures speak for themselves. Deliciousness in the making.Staff are as lovely as they have always been.Wont leave it 5 years before returning. .Update : Thursday night is Paella night. Lovely food in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect.