The Waterfront in Ipswich

Really welcoming when we arrived for a drink. Moved on to other establishments to get a feel of what was on offer. Decided to come back to the Bistro. Menu was expensive but was interesting. Sadly, the food let us down - contrasting dishes. The 1/2 lobster (£25) smelled lovely with a promise of garlic and moist sweet flesh but had dried out somewhat - under the heating lamp too long maybe? The chunky chips were huge and disproportionate to the delicate lobster. Salad was over dressed. You always get a little worried when you see a main that shows more plate than food - the Duck Breast (£25). A few smears of celeriac purée, a few strands of TSB, three small chunks of breast, not pink but not over cooked, a small roll of confit of duck leg wrapped in very thin duck skin, and then a bland jus. That was it. A starter maybe but not a main. Needed potato fondant or other carb. And the wine at £21 (cheapest bottle) of Chilean Sauvignon was below par. We didn’t say anything because everyone was lovely. Don’t get us wrong - it wasn’t horrible. Just not worth £85. Just disappointing. However, Joe Lycett’s show at the Regent made up for it.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here. Helpful and friendly staff. Great location. Recommended.

Brilliant. We had our 50th Anniversary family celebration with all 14 of varying ages. Every one of them said the food was excellent, staff brilliant and atmosphere ideal. Nothing was too much trouble and made our special day perfect. Highly recommend

We had an excellent meal at the Waterfront Bistro this evening. Nice, relaxing atmosphere and the food was truly superb. I had the roast chicken (which was perfectly cooked - I hate it when it is over!) and my girlfriend had the rack of lamp which was divine. We finished off with the frangipane which was served with a delicious sorbet. Will definitely be returning.

Went with a friend at lunch time. Had an amazing meal, presentation, taste superb. Couldn't fault the service, bit expensive but was well worth it when you have a relaxing afternoon lunch in such nice surroundings. We came away with nothing but praise

We went on a Monday and the place was reasonably quiet. The place was nice and warm with efficient friendly staff. My wife and I had different dishes and both were excellent. We will be returning soon.

The food was excellent and the staff where very freindly and nice.The only one small thing I would say the fish was stunning but there wasn't many chips with it .

The most delicious Sunday Roast , followed by a few drinks with live music... now thats a great Sunday afternoon. Goid atmosphere, friendly staff this is a place i most definitely reccomend.

Fantastic Christmas party had in this beautiful bar. Food was wonderful, staff were brilliant all with a wonderful Christmas vibe. Highly recommended. We'll be back!

Lovely restaurant with an incredible vibe inside. Extremely well decorated with a great upper market food menu of choice.Youre immediately greeted by lovely staff who welcome you warmly into the restaurant and nothing is too much.Another lovely restaurant for the waterfront marina in Ipswich.Would highly recommend to anyone.