Winston On The Water

Our Aunt brought us to dine here. My sister liked their French onion soup. We liked the location. Not too expensive on a budget. The food is American. A pleasant memory.

EAT BEFORE YOU COME!!! The ambience is beautiful but the food was gross. We were a party of 9 and we ordered almost the whole menu (which was 9 items) and is tip included. How do you mess up corn? I ordered grilled kefta and it was raw inside and fell off the skewer. So I ordered The Winston burger and it was described to come with a buttered brioche roll and it was a previously frozen off brand bun as seen in the picture. The burger was ordered medium well and it was rare. No fries. The dj was good! Oh and limited drinks as well. See the list in pic.

Food and drinks were very average but mainly giving the 1 star review because the bar charges 36-40% tax and tip on any order which is absurd. We asked what the fees were for and their answer was we automatically charge 18-20% gratuity and 18% tax (liquor and food tax even if you don’t get liquor or food). I’ve never seen an 18% tax fee at any bar in Philly. Don’t recommend if you don’t want to pay over double on drinks compared to other bars by the water or even in Philly.

Winston on the Water is a hit! Me and my friends went for a Dusse’ tasting event and the vibes were great! It’s spacious, plenty of space at the bar, and the view is amazing! I wil for sure go back again!

A cool spot that is need of a personality. Easy to get a drink, good views, relaxing break from the chaos and youth of Morgan’s Pier. I wish they leaned into the water aspect and gave it more of a beach bar vibe. Cover bands, frozen tiki drinks, etc. it will never be a “dance rival” to Morgan’s pier but it can definitely have a place in Philly nightlife if it plays its cards right.

I went here this weekend for the first time and the experience was horrible. We ordered drinks from the menu given and when we received our drinks-disgusting! Taste nothing like the description described. When I asked the bartender if it's the correct drink-she pointed out that they are all out of the ingredients for the drink. So, why not ask me what I want instead of mixing nasty drinks? Ok. We go to order food-the fries look like like the grease needed to be changed so imagine what it taste like! To top it off, they didn't give napkins with the food, and had to wait too long at the bar just for napkins! I decided to try the already mixed/frozen drink- $16 for a half a cup of NOTHING- SLUSHY WATER! Are yall ok? I hope management really takes a look at these reviews and improve the service instead of writing an AI generated reply. Take the time out to fix it! This was a horrible experience, I will not be going back. Waste of money-don't bother!

All hype. 2 stars for the dj and view. $30 cover charge knowing they let way too many people in. Small and crowded, yet nobody was doing anything. Impossible to get a drink. Staff rolled over my ankle with a cart. You better off bringing a speaker and having a party near the garage lol

During our visit to Winston on the Water, several menu options were unavailable, including the shrimp skewers and margaritas. The food was okay; however, we had to request silverware and condiments. The restaurant should provide more options for non-alcoholic drinkers. The ambience by the water was pleasant and the location is ideal for taking pictures. However, we were informed that a DJ would be present at 6 PM, but upon arrival, we were told the DJ would start at 8 PM. The staff was friendly when we arrived, but then we felt rushed to pay because our server was ending his shift. Additionally, an 18% gratuity is automatically added to EVERY purchase, including individual drinks. The same 18% was applied to food and any additional purchase. The gratuity is not mentioned anywhere on the menu and they failed to mention it until I asked. In addition, the tax was very high. The bathroom sink was filled with water and did not drain properly, which is unacceptable for a restaurant. We left and went next door to Morgan's Pier. Please consider other locations prior to visiting. It is overpriced and the food is mediocre, at best.