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Waterside Social

4.1(251)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 251 reviews (Google rating)Date Night Restaurant$
Closed today
(248) 690-7021 Directions waterside-social.com

Quick facts

Waterside Social is a date night restaurant at 256 S Broadway St in Lake Orion, MI, open Sun–Sat from 11:00 AM. Call +1248-690-7021 for details.

Address
256 S Broadway St, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone
+1248-690-7021
Hours today
Closed today
Price
$

About Waterside Social

Waterside Social is a dockside restaurant at 256 S Broadway St in Lake Orion, MI, with a scratch kitchen and a cocktail and wine selection. Listed as a date-night restaurant, it has a casual, hip atmosphere, an on-site bar, outdoor seating and rooftop seating. The food offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and dessert, with brunch, lunch and dinner service. Happy-hour food and drinks are also available.

The restaurant accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner. Beyond dining for two, it accommodates groups and offers a private dining room, while a children’s menu and high chairs support family visits. Takeout is available, but delivery is not. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Listed parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking. Waterside Social has a Google rating of 4.1 from 251 reviews.

Known for

  • Dockside dining and scratch kitchen
  • Outdoor and rooftop seating
  • Cocktails, wine and happy-hour offerings
  • Small plates and vegetarian options
  • Private dining room

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • fries
  • old fashioned

Popular times

Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 0 of 100, 1p: 0 of 100, 2p: 0 of 100, 3p: 0 of 100, 4p: 30 of 100, 5p: 42 of 100, 6p: 50 of 100, 7p: 46 of 100, 8p: 27 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 0 of 100, 1p: 0 of 100, 2p: 0 of 100, 3p: 0 of 100, 4p: 29 of 100, 5p: 41 of 100, 6p: 55 of 100, 7p: 54 of 100, 8p: 42 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 0 of 100, 1p: 0 of 100, 2p: 0 of 100, 3p: 0 of 100, 4p: 27 of 100, 5p: 42 of 100, 6p: 51 of 100, 7p: 47 of 100, 8p: 33 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 0 of 100, 1p: 0 of 100, 2p: 0 of 100, 3p: 0 of 100, 4p: 47 of 100, 5p: 80 of 100, 6p: 100 of 100, 7p: 97 of 100, 8p: 74 of 100, 9p: 47 of 100, 10p: 26 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 15 of 100, 12p: 24 of 100, 1p: 31 of 100, 2p: 38 of 100, 3p: 47 of 100, 4p: 63 of 100, 5p: 81 of 100, 6p: 89 of 100, 7p: 81 of 100, 8p: 63 of 100, 9p: 41 of 100, 10p: 22 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 25 of 100, 12p: 39 of 100, 1p: 42 of 100, 2p: 45 of 100, 3p: 48 of 100, 4p: 54 of 100, 5p: 63 of 100, 6p: 61 of 100, 7p: 45 of 100, 8p: 26 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

261 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★165
  • 4★23
  • 3★22
  • 2★22
  • 1★29

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • outdoor seating×29
  • lake view×24
  • salmon×11
  • calamari×10
  • beignets×7
  • sunset view×3
  • perch tacos×2
  • smash burger×2
  • smashed potatoes×2
  • surf and turf stir fry×2

People also search for

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Very nice location on the lake with nice views on the deck. My French Dip was ok. Fries were very salty. Took a while to get because they were “short staffed “ on a Saturday. Overall it’s ok. Not sure if I’d go back anytime soon though. Ty”

    — Higher Elevations, October 1, 2026 · google

  • “Saturday they advertised Old Fashioned flights. Sunday we make reservations. We get there and are told we can’t sit outside. We get seated but notice there are plenty of empty tables outside. We order three flights and ask our server if …”

    — Crystal Pasciak, September 27, 2026 · google

  • “I enjoy with my husband! The food Just delicious. A men was singing beautiful. The View súper nice!”

    — Beca de la Brena, September 26, 2026 · google

  • “I graduated today and my boyfriend decided to take me her to celebration. When we first arrived with a 20 to 30 minutes for waters and then an additional 15 minutes for drinks when our drinks arrived, there was a bug in mine, and there w…”

    — Tytiana Bradley, September 26, 2026 · google

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Waterside Social — frequently asked

Is Waterside Social open on Mondays?
Yes — Waterside Social is open Monday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Where is Waterside Social?
Waterside Social is at 256 S Broadway St, Lake Orion, MI 48362.
How expensive is Waterside Social?
Google lists Waterside Social in the $ price range for date night restaurants in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the phone number for Waterside Social?
You can reach Waterside Social on +1248-690-7021.

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