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the waterfront cafe

the granary, Woodbridge IP12 1BY, England
01394 610333
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Ranked #8 of 54 restaurants in Woodbridge
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Always a delightful place for lunch. Bright and interesting setting overlooking the river, relaxed atmosphere, well presented locally sourced food, interesting wines. Airy in summer and cosy in winter, it's the only place we ever go out for lunch in Woodbridge. [It's worth remembering to park in the station car park 100 yards away, because while access is excellent -... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I can't think of anywhere I would rather take light lunch than this quaint beamed café / restaurant. With superb views over the river Deben any artists delight. A wonderful peaceful location to visit, I came here to lunch with my friend, zip some wine enjoy some food and have a good chat, the atmosphere was buzzing ,, so much... More

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We were disappointed in our light lunch experience.There was no information on food and drink prices on the website, and we felt prices were a little high for what was served. The waitress was not particularly friendly, and it was an effort to obtain the wine list with prices. the white wine ( Tourraine) we chose, admittedly the cheapest, was... More

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piemansuffolkengland, Owner at the waterfront cafe, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Elizabeth C Thank you for your time in revieweing the Waterfront Cafe all input is important - positive & negative. We have reopened after a 5 month closure due to flooding and the new Team are "bedding in" , your Sauvignon Blanc is one of France's finest from the vineyard of the Barbou Family - Robert Parker (one of... More

Norwich, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Typically very good in the past, if expensive. Our visit last weekend for lunch produced "Coldpot" - not "Hotpot" and the bowls of grizzle in a tasteless fluid with dry sections of dry brown onion skins included left MUCH to be desired... We shall have to look elsewhere next time we visit Woodbridge.

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piemansuffolkengland, Owner at the waterfront cafe, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Anglian_Foodie Thank you for your time to review the Waterfront Cafe, all reviews are important and constructive. The Waterfront Cafe has just reopened after a 5 month closure due to flooding, the Menu offers everything from the Crab Sandwich to the Home Made 8oz Steak Burger made from Suffolk Free Range Grass reared Beef from Iken , Near Snape.... More

Tring, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

If someone had told me a little while back that I would one day visit a place for tea and toast and get so excited about it that I would feel the need to write a Trip Advisor review I would have thought them a complete lunatic. Well it has happened. A colleague and I had arrived in Woodbridge for... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I've heard the Waterfront Café in Woodbridge is re-opening next week after flood damage closed it six months ago. This is great news. We've really missed the great food, location and relaxed atmosphere. The food is carefully sourced to be as local, fresh and organic as possible and it's just cooked so well. Sometimes we go for breakfast or brunch,... More

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piemansuffolkengland, Owner at the waterfront cafe, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear HolidayGirl50055 Yes after a complete refurbishment (but with no real changes- just a major freshen up!) we are opening again on Tuesday 9th of April. The Menu will include many of our old favourites such as Wild Pigeon Starter and Mains of FGP's (Big Prawns) with Garlic Butter , Salad & Bread together with a warming spring Hot Pot... More

UK
Top Contributor
84 reviews 84 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

The food is very good but not huge portions. It is a very cute place to sit down and have a meal or a tea and scones after walking around the area.

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

We always get a very warm welcome from whoever is front of house - however busy they are. tremendous ranhe from breakfasts, coffee n cake, or full lunch. The attention to detail is great They take pride in what they do

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Ipswich
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39 reviews 39 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

The Waterfont Cafe was recommended to us by a fellow dog walker on our journey from Martlesham Creek, and what good advice it was. Not so easy to find, we nearly gave up, but when we did arrive, we received a very warm welcome, in spite of our rather muddy shoes and a dog companion. Service was prompt and obliging,... More

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Cottenham, Cambridge, UK
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Visited Woodbridge first time last Sunday, 4th November with the wholw family (5 + 1 dog). It was a nice sunny early afternoon, but quite chilly. We felt ready for lunch and having read on the web about the Waterfront Cafe, we thought we would try it. What a picturesque and wonderful location: in a quiete corner of Woodbridge overlooking... More

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