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Waterford's family Restaurant

Restaurant Bar Family restaurant Function room facility Irish pub

Riverfront eatery featuring a variety of classic American dishes & cocktails in a laid-back setting. People often mention staff, good, event, great,


Address

2 Bridge St, Dedham, MA 02026

Website

www.waterfordsdedham.weebly.com

Contact

(781) 329-6034

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (303 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 11:30 PM
  • Monday: 3 to 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 to 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 3 to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 3 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (11) good (9) event (8) great (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Albis M. 2 years ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Excellent. We had a last minute event for approximately 30+ people. The food were delicious, fish, mashed potatoes, vegetables, pasta, chicken marsala, salad, coffeand sodas. I was surprised to acknowledge the coffee was delicious. The attention was superb. The location perfect with lighting. It's a go to place for family events.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie D. 1 year ago on Google
    St Pattys Day Boiled Dinnahhhhh!!!! Must have it’s sooooo good here. I have to come again tmrw for St Pattys Day. Sorry for the pic it doesn’t do it justice since I already ate half of it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bulky P. 2 years ago on Google
    Not living near the restaurant we knew nothing about this place. We called them at last minute for a bereavement lunch the next day because it was near the cemetery. They were so helpful setting everything up making everything easy. Everyone enjoyed what the had. The server/bartender was excellent. It was a great choice to go there because the Waterford created a nice atmosphere for an unfortunate circumstance. Thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily b. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Beautiful location and amazing food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice. Clean environment with a lot of natural light. Excellent food and great bar selection.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 1 year ago on Google
    Maureen & staff were professional and accommodating with our needs for a post-funeral function. Food was top notch and the wait staff were second to none.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kathy Macalone (. 2 years ago on Google
    After our mother's funeral the family gathered there. It was a lovely little private room. They served buffet style and the did was good and plentiful and reasonably priced. The service was on top of things. We definitely recommend this for small gatherings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris M. 9 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    We were just passing and decided to give it a try. Overall we were very happy the welcome was warm and the food was great pub food. I would certainly return.

  • 1/5 Ilyana C. 4 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    The amount of good reviews for this place is frankly, astounding, and I can only assume it's from people who pop in for beers and not shell out thousands of dollars for botched "events" I'll keep this as abridged as possible since I already wrote a very long unanswered email but this business lacks any shred of hospitality, professionalism, or moral character. I assisted my friend in hosting her kids baptism/1st birthday here under the impression we had a private event, based on all the information provided from the coordinator and also paying a "room fee". We have had 2 other events here that we were *fine* but also not amazing. This one though...wow. the morning of, the staff had done absolutely nothing to set up for the party, and when my friend showed up just to do finishing touches, she wound up setting the whole thing up herself for hours, something which the staff gets paid to do, but had no interest in I guess. This was not a private room, it was called a "patio" and was indoors, and also half the bar area. There were 2 other parties booked that day, but there was a room next to us that was empty the entire time our party was there. There was never enough seating, the food came out hours late, plates and utensils were consistently delivered 10 minutes after food items were brought out, there was no dedicated server to this event or really any attention at all. My friend and her husband literally traded a fork back and forth to eat because staff "couldn't find more". We were asked to leave a nice review at the end of this FUBAR which is laughable, and my friend and I joked we would not since we didn't want to lie. However, as someone who also manages a restaurant for many years, I was forced to write this review after the abysmal mishandling of this situation in the following days from management, and worse, ownership. They did not offer any refund or giftcard or frankly, any apology and said this was a "learning experience" for them. They had fired their event coordinator days before and apparently we were just collateral damage, though I can't imagine even if she was there, there magically would have been enough space and silverware for 50 people in a space that clearly maxes at 30. Not only is it flagrantly disrespectful to us as clients, but you should also be ashamed to put your other patrons in a position in which they sit at a bar for dinner and are next to a party for a child??? The lack of common sense still confuses me. The owners clearly do not care about setting up their staff for success, and are here for a money grab whether you have a good time or not. Go book your event literally anywhere else in the area, im shocked this place is still in business.

  • 3/5 Manu S. 11 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Decent food. Nothing fancy. Drinks were a disaster. Kids menu had milk that had turned. "Coke" was a knock off cola that was sickly tasting. Nice view of the Charles River. Apologetic and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Mary jane S. 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Food and drinks were great. We got the scrod and the salmon, sat at the bar. Service was great. Very comfortable atmosphere. We hope to go back for the live music on Friday night.

  • 5/5 Woodline 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Absolutely amazing place to have an event. Had my baby shower here and it was a huge success. Staff was so sweet and food so so good. I'm so glad to add this restaurant on my list of faves. They will NOT disappoint. Than you so much to Sarah and the crew.

  • 5/5 Amy L. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Great staff and excellent food!!! Hometown restaurant feel with classy decor and high end, quality food. Reasonably priced.

  • 5/5 T K. 1 year ago on Google
    Mona was a great hostess. Good food and friendly atmosphere.

  • 2/5 cat 1 year ago on Google
    Food doesn’t taste that good, very slow service because there were only 2 people serving the whole house, and even longer wait for food to come. Absolutely don’t touch the vegetarian shepherds pie, terrible taste with frozen peas mixed with carrots. Shepherds pie is just minced beef with a scoop of mashed potato on top and super salty. Fish n chips are dry. Small parking area.

  • 5/5 Luci L. 9 months ago on Google
    4 of us had dinner here. I had the special chicken cordon Blu was totally enjoyable served with roasted potatoes summer squash and carrots. Fish and chips not a crumb left on either plate and chicken Caesar wrap!

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    I came for a funeral reception so the food was buffet style (but still way better than your typical wedding buffet) but the service was phenomenal. Attentive, friendly and genuinely humane in a way you don't often encounter in a service environment. I can't speak highly enough of them, especially the bartender. Also the decor was perfect for an Old Irish Pub ;). Top notch folks! Thank you so much.

  • 1/5 Michele B. 1 year ago on Google
    If there was less than a 1 option I would. I attended a post funeral remembrance and felt very bad for the family given the frozen served meatballs, the over cooked pasta, rock hard stale rolls, and crowd control from another event that was poorly managed. Planning an event? Look elsewhere.

  • 4/5 Julie W. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a funeral luncheon at Waterfords. Your staff was great, and very accommodating. The food was delicious!

  • 4/5 michael m. 2 years ago on Google
    I share happiness with a couple in the Function Room, that was a "Wedding Proposal Day" It was beautifully decorated with a fine catered food. Nice place 👌 kind people.

  • 5/5 Frank L. 4 months ago on Google
    I visit here about 10-12 times a year. A nightcap, catch a game and dinner at the bar, a retirement or farewell get together. Always a good visit. Good food, good staff, good atmosphere and crowd.

  • 5/5 Scott V. 3 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for a hidden gem of an Irish bar you have found your spot. Great food and drink as well as a friendly staff. Place was very clean and the Guinness was poured perfectly as well


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as veteran-owned

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