Shiraz on the Water

When we come back from Florida to spend the summer, this was always one of our favorites for good food and the view. How things have changed this year. Menu completely changed with a little more expensive pricing — but that’s OK. What’s not ok is the quality of the food. I had the chicken which was a burnt inedible small plate. Returned that for the fish which also came out burnt. It’s a shame that this nice Restaurant is now one off our list. Waiter was great in helping us out but for this place to stay, they will have to change their food offerings.

This place changed a lot these last couple months. To be fair I did use to work here and never really liked their food, so I’m being very honest. They finally got rid of the old chef who did everything frozen. And the new menu although I don’t like the outlay of the menu I had the food and you can tell there is a huge difference. The seafood is fresh, the dishes are exceptional but the only thing I could complain about is that the «shared plates» are so tiny!!! I wouldn’t Pay that much for them. I would give this place a try if you have in the past and didn’t like it, you will now. And the new management is ALWAYS THERE!!! there is way more staff there then there ever has been. And this detail makes the difference when it comes to customer service. Ask for Ismael as your server, he’s new. But the best service I ever had there.
I would say it’s more of a 4.5 star because it needs structure updates. But really good food!

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In a empty restaurant it’s very uninviting long waits dissatisfied we order our food and left I order the short ribs and cheddar polenta when I got to my room and opened food I was floored it look like someone just threw something together. Short rib was dry over cooked and inedible couldn’t even cut with knife polenta was horrible. First time to restaurant very disappointed after doing research. Called manger he switch out short rib to prawn and crab cake which crab cake was raw and sauce was plain and boring never will return nor will I recommend anyone eat at this over priced place

The place is a bit hard to find, however, once you arrive you’re greeted with an enthusiastic staff and seated in a nice comfortable dinning area. A friend and I went here for brunch and we both enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It is a bit pricey but the brunch was wonderful with lots to choose from. (It’s brunch buffet style)
The waitress was pleasant but because it’s buffet style, she wasn’t that attentive. I personally don’t mind that but far warning to others reading this review.
Bottom line: I definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a new brunch spot. Pricey, yes but you will like it! I will be eating here again.

Went there late towards closing. Service exceptionally fast. The food was really good. The server was nice, the place looks a bit dated. Will try them again and see how well they do with orders that are a bit more challenging. We ordered mostly simple light foods. Passion fruit crème brûlée was nice.

Amazing food. Quality is superb. When they have enough staff to help, it seems like things go pretty well. Something tells me though from the mgmt side of things that the business aspect needs help. Every time we go in there, there is no hostess, you need to find the gal to seat you, help is missing??? Other than that, if your lucky and they’re fully staffed, you’ll be blown away.

Very cute place, service was good and view was pretty. The menu is very limited, wish they had a bit more to choose from. Overall a nice experience.

My family and I go here a few times a year for The Father’s day barbeque, Easter and Sunday Brunch. The brunch buffet selection never disappoints. They have everything you can think of from cooked to order breakfast, carving stations, pasta selections, fish, chicken, shrimp cocktail, salads, cheese, desserts… Etc… Everything is kept fresh and the presentation is very nice and neat. The food tastes great and the staff is very attentive. Champagne included in the buffet is a plus!

This place is so strange. A joke really. We get there and there is no host. Very confusing. After waiting around for about 5 minutes, the harried host arrives and tells us it will be about a 25 minute wait (even though we arrived on time for our «reservation») TIP– a reservation means nothing here. The host explains it is so busy he has to wait tables. Many other confused people arrive to no host and I am practically forced into that role. Finally we are seated and the (very nice) host is now our waiter. Food was just OK, nothing wowed me. Bread was a bit doughy; almost seemed undercooked. My chicken cavatappi pasta dish in a cream sauce was a bit too heavy and buttery. My husband enjoyed his steak. Only went to this weird place because we had a gift card. They need to get it together here. Will not go back.

Let me start by saying ive never had a dinner here… I went there with family for their Sunday brunch. Totally worth it. I really loved their buffet style but they also personalize and cook in front of you. My omelette was so good. If i didn’t fill up on other things I’d have gotten two. They even had a pasta station which was yummy. I liked it. We got a table right by the window and my daughter loved that she could look outside while eating. The pond view was frozen and pretty. The bill sounds high but you eat all you want so i feel like its completely fair! I had maybe 3 dishes myself which at any other place may have been $ 10+ a dish. The men got prime rib twice! (And a pile of other yummies) I believe it was really worth it. Like a buffet you just get up and grab more food. It was about $ 140 for 4 adults and 2 kids. And for the adults it comes with a mimosa! Loved that! It is like vacation in a glass. All that said, Id go back for brunch :)

This restaurant continues to disappoint. The food is good, American white linen fare.
We most recently spent New Year’s Eve and it was probably the worst experience we have ever had. Once seated it was 35 minutes before our drink orders were taken, another 40 minutes before we received the drinks and another 25 minutes before our first dish arrived (this was a 6 course dinner). Around us every table was complaining and we saw at least one large group just get up and leave because of the service — we wished we had done the same.
My food was good — excellent soup, ri b — eye was cooked well, the berry sorbet was a pallette cleanser and the crème brûlée was better than most.
We have eaten here about half a dozen times and always walk away feeling that it just should be a better experience than it actually was. I think this will probably be our last visit.

I can say I’ve had positive experiences everytime. The Moroccan Salmon Salad is amazing! a fantastic blend of tastes and textures makes you want to eat it!
I use Indian Lakes for working retreats as it’s close enough to the city, but far enough to be «away». This restaurant is why I eat on the property. I’ve had clients and friends join me on previous occasions — and all were pleased.
Staff, service, and quality — all consistent. A little pricey.

Between the anniversary party and class reunion, date night with my husband was ruined. Food was very good. Service medium. Atmosphere loud and like a sports bar.

Great food, great service, very attentive & professional staff, fresh ingredients and strong drinks! I love going here for a quick dinner with my husband. Quiet atmosphere so you can relax and chat. We never make a reservation, just show up and we’re seated right away. Their margarita was amazing, surprisingly the best one I’ve ever had! We love it and will definitely go back again. Highly recommend!

I read the reviews and to be honest I was a little worried. Yes, it’s a bit pricey if you’re having drinks, but the food was really pretty good. (Lobster Mac and cheese was awesome). Portions were big and the service was good. Was pretty quiet on a Friday night but that was fine with our party. Definitely a pleasant surprise given other’s experiences.

My point system: 50 points available for food, 25 available for service 25 and 25 available for atmosphere = 100 Total possible points. 1 – 30 = 1 star, 31 – 60 = 2 stars, 61 – 80 = 3 stars, 81 – 95 = 4 stars & 96 – 100 = 5 stars.
Overpriced, SLOW & Super Unhealthy.
Food = 5 out of 50 (for value for price)
After finishing my workout at the neighboring hotel I decided I wanted to have something light to finish up the evening. I reviewed the menu here and it sounded like it had some decent choices, so I went. I started off with the beet salad and that was my first mistake. It not only took them 45 minutes to get me my beet salad (Were they roasting the beats to order?) but when the salad came to the table the «balsamic syrup drizzle» was more like a «balsamic syrup WATERFALL». Yikes! After scraping away the waterfall disaster I tried one of the beats. That was my second mistake. The wrinkly, overcooked and squishy beat was not appetizing what so ever! I decided to stop with the salad at that point. Next for dinner was the Roasted Artichoke Ravioli. This only took them 30 minutes. We can call this my 3^rd mistake… The ravioli was filled with a mushy textured undecipherable purée and then covered with canned artichoke hearts, un-​rehydrated sundried tomatoes and the worst textured pesto I have ever had in my life. It had a texture almost like peanut butter. There was no way I was going to try a dessert.
Atmosphere = 22 out of 25
The dining room is nicely set and the view I had over looked a nice fountain that lit up at night. The music was ok but a little out of place for a «fine dining atmosphere». Tables were set nicely set and all silverware at my table seemed to be polished.
Service = 6 out of 25
The service was SLOW. Both drinks and food took forever to get out to the table. Being a 1 top in a restaurant with only a 3^rd of its dining room filled I expected to get done with 2 courses in less than 2 hours.
Total Points = 33 out of 100
Total Stars = 2 (Really close to being a one though)

Very expensive. Very limited options if you are vegetarian.
We had a reservation made and called in to change it from 730 to 8pm. We were told «no problem, it is taken care of»
And then when we get there at 8pm, they said «it is a 30 minute wait for your table» — wait what? We made a reservation! And when we called literally 30 min ago you did not tell us about any wait?!
They said «it is like any reservation, it is not guaranteed» — I don’t know what planet you operate on, but do not allow a customer to make a reservation for a table if it would be no different than a customer walking in without a reservation and waiting!
Why bother with this place?!?

Just got back from Easter Brunch at Shiraz on the water. First — they seat you right by the window looking at the water… good but … the table was place in the hallway to the buffet not so good! Second — I had to keep asking for coffee as the servers were not attentive to the patrons. Third — Food was OK at best! $ 42 per person… not worth it!
The brunch at the Main Ball Room is BY FAR a better place for family with kids to go for Easter Brunch and I know I won’t have to keep asking for every cup of coffee!

Ok, I am giving Shiraz 3 stars because I enjoyed the unique dishes and the incredible view. However, the venue itself leaves a lot to be desired. I had a long, rough day and wanted some tranquility. So I really went to Shiraz for the view. I arrived early (had a reservation) and got a fantastic window seat with an awesome view. Just what I needed. An hour and a half later, I did feel satiated and will probably go back again, but didn’t quite feel pampered. Here’s my detailed review:
Ambiance — The view out the window is awesome, but inside there was yellow chipping paint, dim odd light fixtures and aluminum pillars that weren’t attached at the top. I would have preferred to sit outside.
Short Rib Wontons — These were pretty good, but hardly had any meat in them. It’s short ribs and gouda in a wonton with sweet chili sauce on top. Oh, and there was a lot of sauce on top. I think I would have preferred that on the side.
Taste of France Wine Flight — Loved this! There was so much variety in just one white flight in terms of flavors. The glasses arrived in a carafe of 3 glasses and still had one left to enjoy after the meal. If I could have handled it, I would have had a full glass of each wine. Yum!
Cedar Planked Salmon with Crabmeat Stuffing — This was pretty good and was an ample portion. They put Bearnaise on the salmon, it was a little oily and I think would have been better served on the side. The crabmeat stuffing was a delightful twist and the entrée came with plenty of sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes. I would order this again.
Peaches and Cream Bread Pudding — I ordered this to go and may have lost some of my interest by the time I ate it, but it was just ok. It was decorated with a beautiful flower, which I think was edible. I would try another dessert next time.
Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant and will go back. Maybe next time I’ll have a glass of wine and order some crab cakes to go.
Oh, and I had Ashleigh as a server. She was prompt and attentive.

Went back to give this restaurant one more try. My husband had the ahi tuna. That was yummy. My steak was tough. But are dessert were amazing. I had a chocolate banana mousse cake and my husband had this death by chocolate cake. I would reccomend this place for seafood and dessert not steak.