Water Wheel Tavern

My wife got the Short Rib Tacos, I got the Fish & Chips. Both were extremely Flavorful & Well Made. The Fries were crispy but not Crunchy. Will definitely be going back again. Oh & the Hostess was exceptionally Friendly.

The main dishes had appropriate prices and the food was amazing. Staff was kind and courteous, and the atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. However, desert is a little overpriced.

Such a good place for dinner and drinks when the weather is nice out - especially on their patio! The appetizers were amazing, we LOVED the cheesesteak eggrolls and the lobster mac & cheese. Our drinks took a little time to get to our table, but our waitress was so friendly and attentive that it didn’t matter. Can’t wait to come back again!

very nice atmosphere. Very good looking historical building. The color and texture is very nice. Food is good, a lot of interesting items. Can visit multiple times.

So the food was just OK. At least at lunch time when we went. Ella our server was really sweet and did a great job! She kept my water glass full, they the entire meal. We had a bowl of French onion soup, delicious! A bowl of asparagus soup also good. Lunch was a chicken cheese steak, bland. And a French dip, again bland. No dessert.

Our server was great and all the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The food and drinks, however, were lackluster. My cocktail was not very good and our appetizers were cold. My friend ordered fish and chips which came out dark brown and tasted of burnt oil. She ordered a cheesesteak as a replacement which was overcooked. Again, our server was amazing when we replaced the item but overall the food was pretty bad.

We had a great experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is very cozy. Our server, Harry, was friendly and helpful.

The table was booked earlier, but had to wait about 12-13 minutes. Most of the teenagers work. The burger was delicious, the portions were good, the meat was made as ordered.The bacon in the burger was cooked well, good quality onion rings. . . .

Lovely service. Adorable decor . Happy to attend an after work function here. The appetizers were wonderful. Flatbread pizzas with wonderful cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes, and peas. Mini cheesesteaks, pretzel with two different types of dip! Cheese and mustard. I ordered the airline chicken and it was very yummy. Even the seasoned potatoes and asparagus was fresh and delicious. I would definitely come back.

Other than the wait staff, the Water Wheel is very disappointing. The place is a facade. Food is not up to the standards of fine dining but the prices are. The jerk beef and shrimp appetizer was good but other than that, Originality is not a priority on their list. The French onion, was fresh and cooked properly, but lacked that French onion beefy flavor. The Caesar salad dressing was not restaurant made. It's store bought Ken's! My wife had chicken tortellini that appeared to have been sitting under a heat lamp, and lacked originality and flavor. The fries with Steak Frites were crispy and fresh, but again....no flavor. Ribeye was fatty. Desert was purchased from bindi foods in New Jersey. No drinks, appetizer and meal listed above was $130. STEP IT UP WATER WHEEL ! A beautiful and historic property should not be the hook for disappointing food!!

We stopped by the water wheel after touring the Mercer Museum in Doylestown. I made reservations on Open Table on the drive down. Out waitress was intuitive and friendly. Though I wouldn't necessarily recommend the scallops, everything else we ordered was great. We had a great time and the atmosphere was perfect. We ended up liking it so much we paid and had another drink at the bar while listening to the acoustic act. The bartender there was as great as a the waitress. Not sure if there is another way in, but there were steps out front. Ample parking.

excellent service. Ambiance beyond expectation. Food so good we want to come back again and again.

Consistently solid. Not an all star and wouldn't take anyone special here but for a good night out with friends it will never disappoint. Good all around (menu, food, service and atmosphere).

This is a once and done. My wife and I had a reservation for 2 at 6:45...we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated in one of the large dining rooms adjacent to the bar. Our server, Richard, was friendly but was completely overwhelmed. We waited 15 minutes for our drink order to be taken (we immediately ordered the shortrib flatbread anticipating the slow service). 20 minutes later our drinks arrived (1 beer and 1 double Jameson rocks). My wife had to ask for a glass for her bottled beer (glass not very clean). The flatbread was way to too much fig jam and little else (short rib, caramelized onion, arugula). We had to wait again for Richard to take our food order. My wife ordered the fish and chips (only silver lining - this was good and nice portion so I had something to eat also). I ordered the 1/2 rack of lamb.....I received 4 tiny lamb ribs that would not fill a tooth...plate was all roasted potatoes and no meat...for $35?...and it was rare - not medium rare, so it was tough. This was a huge disappointment.

The PERFECT venue for our rehearsal dinner. We had our dinner in the Millstone Cellar, it was a great event space. It's a private room for just our guests. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding. We went with a buffet style dinner so everyone could mingle around. Devon was so wonderful to deal with leading up to our event and especially the day of the event. I would highly recommend the Water Wheel Tavern for a casual dinner with friends as well as a private party.

Fantastic Lunch After a wonderful visit to the Mercer Museum, my Aunt and I were famished and in the mood to relax at a cozy local tavern. We found this restaurant from the best restaurants list on Tripadvisor and visited because its only ten minutes away from the museum. The service was friendly and efficient. By chance I ordered what ended up being the best Black and Blue Cheeseburger I've had in my life. My Aunt ordered a very delicious Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich. The restaurant is family friendly, historic, and very approachable. I instantly felt comfortable. I will be recommending this restaurant to my family or anyone that I know that is visiting Doylestown.

My wife and I both enjoyed our lunch, plus the server, Dan, did an excellent job. They offered a wide selection of craft beers, we had Devils Backbone Vienna larger, a great beer. We both enjoyed our dessert, Carmel Crunch, and the coffee top off the meal. Next time we are in the area, we will be back.

Went to lunch with my husband and friends. Easy parking, good menu, something for everyone. I love the old tavern feel so it definitely had that. We had a few salads and a crab cake sandwich.

They said they couldn't take a half cash half card payment AFTER the meal. (Not posted or advised before booking) Ruined my niece's bridal shower. Never put out a coffee and tea bar. Waitress had to be hunted down for coffee and never brought the tea at all. Food was okay. French toast was delicious, but everything else was like diner food. Most of the staff were courteous, but not all. I will not be back, nor will any of the forty people who attended.

The food is always delicious! My husband and I both ordered beef entrees. It was cooked as ordered and served timely. The service was Ana I h and the ambiance delightful. There was musical entertainment which easy listening and not too loud. He was very good. We always enjoy dinner here. It's a must try.

I stumbled upon this restaurant by total chance, as I was in Doylestown down the street at the Fred Beans Ford dealership looking for a new vehicle. Wow, what a great place this is! It is so cute and cozy inside. My mom and I went here for lunch and the whole time we talked about how we wish this was closer to home. The food was delicious! The short rib grilled cheese was absolutely out of this world tasty and the warm pretzel was amazing! The dip that came with the pretzel definitely tasted homemade. It was a cheese sauce and then a Dijon type mustard - not from a bottle if I had to guess! Our server was very quick and attentive the entire time. Weeks later, my mom and I tried another restaurant near our home and ordered similar items and it was not even remotely as good. We looked at each other and simultaneously said we have to plan a day trip with something to do in Doylestown so we can come back here! The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that at times the heater turned into cooler air and we got chilly for a moment until it was warm again. I'm sure it's their way of regulating the temperature, but that is all I can think of that I want a fan of. Otherwise, I can't wait to go back someday.

I love coming to the Water Wheel. The building is charming, the food is delicious and the staff are pleasent. I always ask for Mare, as she has the most experience and always makes great food and drink suggestions. Wish they had a few more of her!

I like the look of the Water Wheel Tavern, it fits into what I think of when I think Bucks County. The staff are all great (at least at the bar), they give great service, and are polite. The drinks are cold and they have a happy hour with some good prices. The food though, it's typical of what you'd find in this area...over priced and lacking flavor. I don't know though if this is a me thing, as I mentioned this type of cuisine is common in the Doylestown area. I really think it's what the locals want: a menu with no direction, no seasoning and mediocre plate presentation. But if you want a spot to grab a quick few drinks and relax by all means stop, but beware, it's as quiet as a library so speak softly.

Came in for dinner on a Tuesday night with my mom and brother. This was our first visit and I'm sure we will be back. The tavern is SO inviting. The lighting is warm and the wood look is very welcoming. We sat at a high top in the bar area and were brought the happy hour menu along with the regular menu. I ordered the chicken, fig, green apple, and spinach sandwich. My brother had the fried pickle burger, and my mom had the chicken salad sandwich. Everyone loved their food. I tasted my mom's sandwich and the chicken salad was flavorful and not sweet, despite having some walnuts and raisins mixed in. My brother's burger was a work of art. I tasted one of the fried pickle garnishes and it was crunchy and delicious. My sandwich was great. The grilled chicken tasted fresh and the crunch from the green apple was a nice textural component. The bathroom is downstairs (they have a handicap accessible one on the main floor) and it was clean and stocked with soap and paper towels. It looks like they have a lot of live music throughout the months. I'm sure it's a great time. The prices are fair for the quality and favor. Would definitely recommend!

Checked off the list for places to try, we were aptly impressed with the Water Wheel Tavern. This place is clean, I am talking spotless. Despite the age of this building and overwhelming places for dust to linger - whoever is in charge of cleaning deserves a raise. The Water Wheel houses several bars on several levels. The interior is warm and inviting. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. I was trying to overhear the historical details on this beautiful property as the other tables waitress was telling her patrons but I couldn't quite hear anything other than it was built in the 1700 and undergone a few renovations including the removal of the wheel. Pricing is on par for the Doylestown area. Our food was presented beautifully and the atmosphere is relaxing. Well worth a visit and recommendation.

Sat immediately Seating was spacious and well decorated Menu was very seasonal and a large variety. I was very impressed with the combinations of flavors that were offered. Staff was friendly and pricing was good for the portions.

Another great visit. We enjoyed happy hour drafts. Great value. We also enjoyed the crab cake sandwich. Nice portion of delicious crab on a fresh roll. The fries were perfect as usual. Our waitress was super friendly as were the host and hostess. We love the cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

We came here for dinner at the bar on Saturday night. I ordered the French Onion soup with no bread of course. I also had an order of wings I got about 12, half having garlic parm sauce and half having hot garlic sauce. The French onion soup was very good with an adequate amount of cheese on top. They even gave you some little scissors to cut the cheese when it strings out which is a nice touch. The soup tasted good. It was hot and seasoned well. The wings were good as well with plenty of sauce. I give them a little ding because they did not offer an extra hot sauce which I like to have on the menu. The server/bartender was very friendly and quick with a smile which is nice. Finally, the entertainment/live music was spot on for the atmosphere. The bottom line is that we will come back to the Water Wheel Tavern when we want a nice night out. This is a solid choice for a couple glasses of wine and dinner.

Was there on 21 September for a cruise night where custom collectible cars meet for a couple of hours, I met my buddy there and we sat in the outdoor bar area, they have a one-man live band, I had a black and blue burger with fries which was very filling, unfortunately it was the last cruise night but that won't stop me from going back

The restaurant/bar is very charming Comfortable, well decorated spacious and clean Food is pricey for the quality. Not bad but pretty middle of the road Drinks were solid Solid place to come for happy hour or with a group

Attended an event on a Saturday evening. They literally threw us out as they closed at 10PM. Asked for coffee with desert- did not have any. No drinks - 9:30 last call. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! They suck!

Excellent service. Delicious and creative food choices Highly recommend! We stopped in for lunch when in the area and an acquaintance recommended it. Great surprise.

Meh. Two people told me they had the best burgers here, so the next time I was craving a good cheeseburger, I thought of this place. My cheeseburger looked nothing like the picture of the burger here on Yelp. Doesn't the picture look like a hand-formed patty? Mine was clearly a pre-formed patty. To me, it looked and tasted just like the patties I buy frozen at the grocery store. The fries were very pale, undercooked and limp. Maybe I just caught them on a bad day? I always say, this was just my personal experience. Try it and see for yourself.

My husband and I drove around looking for a place to eat and decided to try the Water Wheel Tavern. When we arrived, the hostess was pretty rude and scoffed at us because reservations were required. We asked if by chance they had anything available, and she said that she would look and was able to find a table. There were plenty of tables available, though I understand that locations are short-staffed. The wait staff was very nice and attentive. We found the food to just be okay though- nothing spectacular.

First time here and wasn't too impressed. Service was good, food mediocre. Got the brisket grilled cheese with a side Caesar salad. Tasted like roast beef, not brisket. The side salad was more of a half of a side with one crouton. The hubby got the French dip, more roll than meat. The only thing decent was the fries. Don't think we will be returning.

Neighborhood gem with the perfect Friday night atmosphere after a long work week. See many of our same friend and family there. Quality food at reasonable prices. Bar is also good Can't beat the historic atmosphere you'll only experience in these venues

Great foods / Quick and nice service / Cozy Atmosphere. A nice place for casual dinning experience. Highly recommended .

We held my daughter's wedding at Water Wheel Tavern on Nov. 11, 2023. The staff went out of their way to ensure everything was to our specifications in set up and decor. They were very accommodating in allowing us to come in the night before to set up the big things (the rooms were not booked). The day of the on site wedding they had set up the room for the ceremony and after quickly flipped the room for the reception while guests enjoyed the cocktail hour downstairs. The food was delicious and service was excellent. We could not have been happier from planning to the end of the wedding day.

My wife and I went here tonight for the first time. When we were seated, the side of the table my wife was on was sticky, we asked our sever to wipe the table down, to which she did, poorly. Our drink order was taken, which was fine, but the water glass was dirty and had floaty's. When the server bought out new glasses of water, they were non better. My wife ordered soup and I ordered a dinner salad. As we sat waiting for our dinner, we noticed that people sitting around us, who were seated after us, were getting served their food, which had to be cook. When we asked about our food the waitress, became offensive and stated, I know, I tried to get my manager to come out but........ anyway the kitchen is backed up. When our food arrived, the short ribs in my salad were cold, and my wife's soup had a film on top it. We ate our meals, with the intentions of never returning to this place,

I love this place ..interesting food that rises above pub food and the ambiance is terrific, warm, welcoming, not too loud, not too quiet. I love the food.

Great ambiance. It's been a while but I think it was a bit pricey. Good food and service though.

Food was good and appetizers I recommend the crab cake sandwich. Service was also good. The ambiance was alright the outside was nice.

Update 2022. They're back on track! Great food, updated dessert menu, everyone enjoyed themselves. We're back to being regulars.

Ok, so the short version.... The place looks great, ample parking, good pub decor, clean... Service... meh... Drinks...meh-er Food...meh-est Let's start with service... the kid seemed nice, but apparently suffered from a hearing deficiency, lack of menu knowledge, or experience with drinks.... but was nice and cordial. Drinks: I ordered two different hazy IPAs.... For the first, I received a Coors Light equivalent ... they claimed it was a beer that sounded similar to what I had ordered ( which actually wasn't on their beer list)... then I changed to a different IPA, and ended up with a Yeungling lager. Realizing the folly of my efforts, I shifted to cans and actually got an IPA. I have never sent two beers back in my life. My lady ordered a hot toddy.... super simple ... but instead of honey they used simple syrup and some pre-squeezed lemon juice. Tasted like a spiked lemonade. Ugggggh Now dinner... First, my lady is smarter than me... seeing the issues with service and drinks... she opted for an obviously pre-made Impossible burger.... but, since she is an optimist (probably why she tolerates me) she asked for cheese to be added, and for ketchup and Mayo and mustard. I went with... drumroll... crab cakes (which allegedly come with risotto and tartar sauce) ! I mean after having a sub-par performance on the basics why not just go for it.... I couldn't turn down seeing how the crab cakes would come out. The results.... The Impossible burger, had no cheese, didn't have the red pepper sauce they mentioned in the menu, and none of the fixings requested. Fries were good. For me... I brought this upon myself.... The crab cakes had the cheapest crab available, no claws. Fairly small, but limited filler, limited seasoning. The tartar sauce wasn't brought, and the waiter had to be shown the menu to believe it went with it. He said... "I never see sauce with these" ... I believe him. The green beans were ok. Nothing special, nothing super bad. The risotto... oh lord... the risotto My people, I've made risotto, I've eaten it in many states, countries, this...., this was not risotto. I thought at first it was mashed potatoes. Not the buttery, whipped kind that makes holidays wonderful... but the kind that makes your intestines lock up as the dense nature of them are digested. My best guess is this was a ball of supremely over-boiled rice, reheated, with three small shards of Parmesan on top... this of course allowing them to call it Parmesan risotto... I think it more fitting to call it rice mush with cheese garnish. The waiter asked if we wanted dessert or coffee with the same shame I'm sure the chef sent that risotto out with. If you get a burger and fries and beer in a can, I think it could be a good experience, beyond that dine at your own risk.

Bartender Nicole is very friendly and mixes a fantastic vesper! The watermelon burrata salad is very nice.

This is a Customer Service review and not a food review. I have been to the Water Wheel many times for drinks lunch and dinner. Never had any real issues. On Saturday 2/25/23 at 11:55 I brought my mother, daughter and Aunt to lunch at the Water Wheel. We arrived to an empty lobby and waited a few minutes. When no one arrived, I walked around to the bar to see if maybe they didn't open until noon. But there was one other table seated so we went back and hostess area and waited again. Finally a man came over and asked if he could help us? I said "Yes, a table for 4 for lunch, please." He asked if we had a reservation. I was a bit shocked as the restaurant was empty. I said "No, I don't usually make one for lunch." He made no eye-contact, looked at the computer system like he couldn't find a table, and gave me a dissertation on reservation... He never never apologized for the wait and was now making us uncomfortable. I asked if that was a problem that we didn't have a reservation as he was still looking at the computer with no eye contact. I explained I have had here for lunch before without a reservation and it's never been a problem. He didn't seem to care. He said something again about people making reservations, but I could not make it out because his face was down and again, no eye contact.  He walked from behind the hostess desk grabbed four menus and and walked away. My mother and aunt were confused whether or not to follow him. Because he said nothing.  At this point i felt like we were a bother, he was annoyed and I was not eating lunch there. I told him we changed our mind and customers didn't need an attitude when they come to have a nice time. Yes, I was now giving him what he gave us.  He then proceeded to argue with my 80 year old mother that he didn't have an attitude. Clearly that was not the case. I did send an email to the owner, William Haas at the Email address on the website in but did not receive a response.

Waterwheel is one of the worst places in Doylestown, the food is mediocre with no flavor and poor display. the service there isn't bad but nothing that made a difference in my experience, but the manager James, is truthfully one of the worst people i've ever encountered!!! i've seen the way he acts with his workers and with customers, and it's disgusting and disrespectful and i will never be coming back to this establishment. He spoke down on his employees and it was truly heartbreaking. DO NOT SUPPORT BUSINESSES THAT DISRESPECT THEIR EMPLOYEES!!!!

Main dining room. Tuesday night at 6:45 it was plenty busy inside and out at the various bars. It was after the 4-6 happy hour ended but plenty of folks were about. Our waiter Phil stopped by to get our drink orders and drop off menus. Throughout the meal it felt like Phil was always just one second away while never making us feel rushed or bothered. Phil is super chill and a great enjoyment as wait staff. He answered any questions we had but held off on the chit chat beautifully. Our hats off again to Matt Lawrence. On line reading and confirmation from Phil tells us Matt is still head chef. Waterwheel is very lucky to hold onto a gifted chef like Matt who we also understand is quit humble. If you know of chefs, this is a rarity ! We started with the spring pea pieeogy. I love artistic plate presentation and this delivered. Wonderfully the flavor and texture then over-delivered. The melt away flaky outside texture (closer to a high end empanada than the dough of a pasta based pierogy) was delicious. It is not stuffed with peas but a delicate potato w some peas filling that is perfect. The flavor comes together like a great piece of music with the bacon fig jam on top. We are not sure where the red onion confit, prosciutto or chipotle cream were but they were clearly a part of the total mastery delivery. For entrees we had the Thai Chili Salmon Chopped Salad and Airline Spring Chicken. The salad came with a pleasantly sized piece of salmon leaving me very full. The chopped salad with mango, corn, peptitos, fried avocado and such was a great combination of flavors, textures and colors. Best salad ever. The chicken was an exploration of walnut brown butter and Brandied tarragon fondue as a lake around a mound of potato purée with a tender and moist chicken on top. On the chicken tasty onions and mushrooms. There was no way to try dessert. Maybe another time as we intend to come back and see what Matt comes up with next. Why 4 stars and not 5? I am always concerned seeing a drop in a restaurant health inspection score. I may wait to go back when it's back in the high 90s again.

I would like to give this between a 3 and 4, but I will err on the high side because the food was quite good. The elderly waitress...not as much. She was efficient, but far from warm and friendly. I asked for a little info about a particular ale, and her response, "It's an ale." Uh...no kidding. Dark? Pale? Anything? I also asked about a pork chop dish. "It's popular. They don't let us taste anything." How about educating your staff? And maybe ask them to smile. It doesn't take much to make a guest feel welcome. Great meal, and maybe we'll go back, we'll see.

Great food and we really enjoyed our server. Super location - could hear my wife at dinner. Ambiance gets a check mark - perfect for the evening.

Disappointed. I don't mind paying high prices for entrees if the meals are worthy of the cost. This said, $42 for crab cake dinner. No lump meat whatsoever. All filler. I've never liked red peppers in my crab cakes but that's just preference. The lobster risotto was undercooked and not oven hot plus there was nothing lobster about it. The wilted spinach was more like a garnish than a side dish and barely edible. The ribeye steak was cooked perfectly and very good but the Parmesan fries were nothing to write home about. Steamed muscle appetizer we give two thumbs down. No flavor at all to broth. Roasted cherry tomatoes good addition but didn't help the lack of flavor. Waitress was good. Fireplace nice touch but decor was pseudo art and the floor in the bar area super slippery like it had a coating of something on it. Not sticky but slick. Dinner for two cost $103 tip not included in that price. Will not be returning.

Shockingly poor customer service! There are plenty of other great places to enjoy in Doylestown and I'm sure the new PJ Whelihans (just 1 mile away) will gladly provide much better service and delicious food. On 11/18/22 my pickleball group met at the Water Wheel for dinner prior to attending a cancer research fundraiser at another location. We had been to the Water Wheel many, many times after pickleball on Friday evenings, however, this night was special as we were meeting to support one of our friends who had lost her husband 2 years prior. Although my friend had made a reservation for 20 people 1-2 weeks prior and confirmed the reservation 1 day in advance, there were no tables set and prepared for us when we arrived. And to top that off, the General Manager, Jim, was rude and nasty to this friend, as witnessed by many in our group. Begrudgingly the GM had some of the staff set up the 'Wagon Wheel' room for our group. Essentially this is the lobby outside of the bar area, a noisy, drafty location for what was supposed to be a special gathering. Since our pickleball group dined at the Water Wheel fairly often and it's in close proximity to Doylestown Pickleball, I attempted to rectify the situation by calling the GM, twice, and never received a return call. Our group decided to dine there again in early February, my hopes was to have a chance to speak with the GM, which we did. On our way out that evening, another friend and I stopped to speak with the GM, Jim Davon, and explained the situation. At first he was defensive and tried to correct our rendition of the story. We told him that we were simply looking for him to apologize to our friend who had been treated poorly. He said that he "welcomed an opportunity to apologize". I asked him to call this friend for that purpose, provided her name and number and he agreed to call her. After 2 weeks of no phone call, I called and then emailed a letter to the owner, Bill Haas, his daughter Paris Haas and the customer service email for the parent company Pen Ryn Estate. I did receive an email back (not from the owner or the second in charge, his daughter) stating that I needed to take up the issue with the Water Wheel. It's a shame that this organization doesn't care about Customer Service! I'll take my business somewhere else that does!

Water Wheel Tavern was perfect for our little annual friend gathering! It had everything we wanted in a restaurant! The service was great, and the staff was super friendly! The ambience was lively and energized , even though it got loud, but we like that)! The menu was diverse and I retesting and everyone enjoyed his/her meals!! It was overall a great find and we will definitely go back again!

First time visiting and we will definitely be back again. Friendly and helpful staff and the food was delicious. I haven't had sure a good gourmet burger in a while.

Some of the best cocktails and burger I have had in a long time. Cody was our server and he was the best. Such a great night out!! Truly enjoyed it

Very good experience on Saturday night. We made reservations for 6 and we're glad we did. The place was very full. Live music was playing in the bar area. We first found out about the water wheel thru Open Table. The prices were not updated on that site so expect an extra $5 per entree but that's to be expected during covid inflation of meat. The burgers are juicy and flavorful requiring extra napkins! The pulled pork sandwich has great flavor. The French onion soup is top notch! Sweet onions and lots of cheese make it a hit. You can't go wrong with the Water Wheel.

Visited 6/5/2021 with a party of 6 including one 4 year old, and I'm still unsure if we will visit again. They were out of many of beers on their printed menu and the waitress couldn't tell us what beers they actually did have on tap. So most of us ordered cocktails, but even that was an issue for the bar. My mother-in-law ordered a Kahlua and cream over ice and was brought a large tumbler full of Kahlua with a splash of cream in it. We asked them to remake it with more cream, but I believe she was charged for both drinks even though she only drank one. My cocktail was good and so was my husband's, but the rest of the party was disappointed with their drinks. The waitress [or whoever poured the drink] seemed clueless to what is appropriate for children and instead of bringing out a child's cup with lid and straw (that we saw at other tables with children), she brought out her drink in a large glass cup, no straw, and our niece was barely able to lift the glass herself. She's four, how is that appropriate? We tried to ask the waitress for a child's cup multiple times, but she either forgot or didn't care. A few of the party ordered French onion soup and they seemed to enjoy it, but the little kid scissors for cutting the cheese was just weird. No other restaurant I've ever been to gives you scissors for cutting the cheese, and I was just imagining how many people touched those scissors before me. No thanks. My husband ordered the surf and turf [steak and shrimp] special and the steak was barely edible. It was all gristle and overcooked, but he's not one to send food back so ate what he could of it and didn't complain. I had a reuben (which I no longer see on their menu) and it was fine. Not the best one I've had, but not the worst either. Their fries were especially good, and so were the onion rings my brother-in-law had with his meal. Their outside seating area seems really nice and updated, but their inside restaurant area is weird. You have to walk through the bar to get to your table and there was very loud live music in the small bar area. If we had been seated closer to the bar, I would have been annoyed but it was easy to tune it out where we were seated. My main complain is about the service. I know it's been hard for restaurants to find servers lately, but everyone we interacted with at the Water Wheel seemed incredibly clueless. We asked about a couple menu items and our waitress couldn't tell us anything about them, and we had to point to the items on the menu because she asked us to repeat ourselves multiple times while trying to order. She repeated everything back to us and got several things wrong, but we were able to correct that before she put to order in. It was just weird. Also, it took about 45 minutes for the soup to come out, and then the meals came out 10 minutes after that, so it seems like they need to pace their checks a bit better.