The Waters Edge Restaurant in South Norfolk

I booked for a double birthday celebration on a Sunday afternoon. We turned up and the pub was quite quiet and there was plenty of staff working. The first young lad to come over to the table apologised and said “sorry I’m not really here today” when i asked about the beer selection, so that was a great start. It certainly showed throughout the duration of the meal too. We had a table of 7 which I understand can be difficult if the restaurant was busy or you were understaffed but this wasn’t the case at all. All the waiting staff lacked basic skills for their job. Not once did any of them ask if our meal was okay or checked if we needed anything else during. My sister had almost finished her dinner before her side of cauliflower cheese had turned up so we turned it away. To then witness her take it over to the young lad who was serving us earlier while he was eating on his break. There seemed to be a massive arrogance about this pub that because of the location they can charge high prices and have diabolical service. I honestly would have had a better meal at my local Wether Spoons and saved half the money. Not to mention probably would have received the same level of service if not better. The food was okay but never worth the prices. The roast dinners had over cooked parsnips and portions were too small for the price. The so called peas or mushy peas with the fish and chips were brown and inedible and I’ve had better burgers from the side of the road. As we left the first apology we got was from either the owner or manager of some kind and that was just to say sorry about the cauliflower cheese. Just such a lack of awareness overall. Certainly won’t be rushing back.

We visited the Waters Edge for Sunday lunch this week and as always we had a fantastic time. Jilly met us at the quayhead and it was great to get a warm welcome and a hand to moor up, and the front of house team were brilliant. The food, service and atmosphere were all lovely and we all had a smashing time, however as a wee bit of constructive criticism we would welcome a bit more variety on the vegetarian front, but we were all well fed and watered and looking forward to our next visit. All the very best, Callum

We have visited this pub in the summer and the atmosphere has always been friendly and pleasantly enjoyable. However, on our previous visit we endured a whole new experience. On arrival, the staff seemed friendly and took us to our table in what was a very empty restaurant. We ordered our meal, a burger and the pork belly. The burger was average and the pork belly came with an abundance of cabbage, what I could as fried potatoes and pork so tough it could barely be cut. Not to mention the string which was left around the pork belly which wasn’t realised until nearly swallowing. When we mentioned this to the waitress she was not apologetic and seemed to find it irritating we even said anything - perhaps she should’ve realised we just don’t want people choking on it in the future!!! If it wasn’t for the unnecessary high end prices for “pub grub” food, this would be a lovely location to visit.

Lovely people here who go out of their way to make your visit enjoyable. Helped with mooring our boat and gave good advice on tides and things to do in the area. An excellent choice of local brews (especially liked the Fruit Bat cider) and extensive wine list. The food is quite unique. Classics with a twist done to perfection.

Found this place whilst sailing in the Norfolk broads. We visited many pubs and restaurants , this was the very best. Being warmly greeted by Cookie, very friendly guy who helped us dock the boat. Very nice decor, clean and warm. The food is fantastic as are the staff. We loved it so much we returned four days later to attend there 1st aniversary of new owners. Hot fork buffet was amazing also a singer, great night was had by all. A very piece full night docked up outside. Will definatly return

Great find. Recommend. Good food, lovely setting. Not easy to find, which is a good thing, dont want everyone to know about it... 😊 Had a dessert, I don't normally. Definitely will be back. Ideal if you are on a boat.

What a great find! First class mooring, superb view, charming and helpful staff who serve great food and delicious wine. We have sailed past often - in future we will always stop! Book your mooring and enjoy one of The Broads best stops. Well done the team Tosha Too for ever!!!!

Great place by the river to while away a few hours. Menu was fairly limited but the food was good. Nice to see a mixture of land lovers and boaties. Lots of space outside in a great location - recommended.

Booked this pub due to the reviews and staying in the Norwich area, ordered the steak, spot on,nicely cooked and a fair price,lovely staff and good.beer thanks.

Excellent food, really fairly priced, great service and in a lovely location overlooking the river. Can highly recommend this, particularly if you’re staying nearby.

We dad a super meal here the staff explained the menu choices and took time with us to ensure that all was as we wanted one of the group had a birthday and stated she should come here every year as it was so nice

Arrive in our campervan without pre-booking. We were met by a very helpful gentleman who assisted us to park so as not to obstruct the small carpark. We then went to book a table for dinner and were told we could stay in our campervan overnight provided we were dining which was fine. Went inside for a meal which was very good with ample portions. Throughout the evening the gentleman who had welcome us outside enquired several times if we were happy as did the landlord, all all the staff we interacted with were friendly and efficient. The pub is a superb location on the Riverside the welcome was fine as was the food it is certainly a place we will visit again. We did not stay overnight as we live only 50 minutes away and it's nice to know that a venue such as this is a short drive away from home congratulations to the owner and all the staff, highly recommended.

Truly fabulous meal,really nice restaurant/pub beautifully decorated service was excellent nothing to much trouble turned up to a very busy evening and was told if your happy to have a drink should be a free table just around 8.30 ,table cleaned sanitised and re laid ready for us at 8.30 staff all lovely will definitely visit again when in area

Visited in our Campervan, and landlord very kindly allowed us to us his car park. This is our first visit, but most definately won’t be our last. Food was superb, cooked to perfection and nicely presented. Although the restaurant was full and very busy, as a customer, there was a no hurry approach, and staff were very attentive and couldn’t do enough for you. A real pleasureable dining experience. Combine this with a stunning location and there is nothing not to like. Highly recommended.

Such a lovely setting next to the tranquil river. I'd come again but for drinks only. Dinner was OK, service OK (there were a few mix ups and delays with food), but starters expensive for what you get (5 prawns for £9).

We were the very loud happy party in the restaurant. The food was wonderful, the restaurant staff attentive and happily tolerant of us. Meeting up with friends after nearly two years could not have been better. If apologies for our volume was needed. Apologies given!

We had a lovely evening here with fantastic food, a nice bottle of wine from a very extensive wine list, that was after a gin martini which was expertly made. The service was first class with very attentive and friendly staff. It was a great evening we always enjoy the hole experience of mooring up outside , having a few drinks and good food served by very nice staff crawl back to the boat have a good nights sleep and then sail away in the morning. Same again next year PLEASE!

A lovely place with lovely hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Full of locals so you know it is nice.Highly recommended.

Had a lovely evening here having booked ahead. Great food, good value and good staff who were keen and attentive. lovely setting and well worth trying out

Great food, excellent service, wonderful views, superb dishes, generous portions at reasonable prices. Highly recommended

We have been coming to WE for 18 years and the first 10 were!!!!! (questionable!!) Lee transformed it 8 years ago and it's smasssssdhhhhhhing. Food, service, reputation, gin, whiskey, bbq...... Just a magical place on the river. Food to suit every palette.... you could take a first night (on line date!) or your great granny and you would not be disappointed. Owner Lee is a character and a bloody hard worker!....... Chef, builder, entrepreneur.... He has built EVERYTHING you see....and spot on with the incredibly irritating covid cr...p!!! He has built pods that are amazing.... phew, I want to marry him 🙈😂😂😂😂 Just want to sing his praises

What a fantastic place!! We were so happy to find this place - beautiful surroundings, lovely attentive staff and fabulous food. Hard to choose a standout dish as all the food was so good but perhaps the minute steak (nothing like rubbish thin minute steaks you sometimes get) or the banana waffle. And a great wine lis too. Lee the owner runs a well organised operation - book a meal here, you won’t be disappointed!

we really enjoyed our meal so much better than another local pub, the service was fine no issues food was good quality and plenty of it..we are hearty eaters we will definitely return

Rude arrogant and no customer service. Spoilt my Holiday last year went into to eat but decided against it because of dire customer service hire boaters were treated like 3rd class citizens and made to feel like robbers. It's up for lease/sale allegedly to so...

Lovely family meal Service and food was excellent and very Covid friendly Well organisation and outstanding setting

This has become one of our favourite places to eat in Norfolk, the owner Lee Webb is passionate about his business, and always there to steer the ship... I can especially recommend the roast lamb on a Sunday, the gravy is divine, and I want...

We were on the river and moored up for lunch. It was just perfect. The setting is as good as it sounds, we ate outside and after a good lunch set off back to Brundall.

The unexpectedly fashionable and stylish decor was my first clue that this going to be an interesting change from the old Woods End pub. We were greeted warmly and able to get a table straight away, but I would expect to to book later in...

Lovely restaurant by the water. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was wonderful and will definitely visit again very soon

Good food, nice location. Catered for my vegetarian partner's and my non vegetarian tastes! Definitely worth 5/5!

We have visited twice in the last month. The setting on the river Is idyllic plus the lunchtime food is amazing. Staff all friendly food cooked to order but don’t mind a wait as it’s great. River boats provide many customers but I feel this...

Missus booked us in for my birthday. I remember this place as a tired old riverside pub, but not anymore. The interior has been opened up and now has a crisp, clean and bright appearance. Staff are friendly and attentive but not in your face....

My husband and I and two friends were here over the weekend we were having a long weekend on The Broads on a motor cruiser and not really enjoying it so we decided to moor just a few minutes along from this restaurant. We were...

Would highly recommend this waters edge restaurant. The food is cooked fresh to order and it certainly is supreme quality. My husband and I went there twice in one day on our stay at the end of July. We will be enjoying more scrumptious food...

This is a lovely restaurant that is suitable for all. Families can enjoy the garden/benches while there are plenty of options for couples or groups. Inside is nice, clean and airy but outside is where the magic happens. Set right by the broad, you can...

Wood end/Brammerton down Mill Hill Road by the river. Great for boats lots of outdoor seating with amazing views of the river. Good quality food, very nice burgers (shame no burger buns)and very good haddock and chips. Be prepared for an hour÷ wait if a...

We moored up and ate at the Waters Edge on our recent holiday on the Norfolk Broads. The restaurant was recommended by a friend who had been on the Norfolk Broads before, it came highly recommended and we weren't disappointed. The owner and staff were...

You can go casual and sit outside but you can also dress up a bit which is sometimes nice. They get really busy so do book if you don’t want to be disappointed especially weekends when the boaties and bikers come down.our lunch was fantastic....