Waterfront Tavern – American
Sunlight dances off the water as guests settle into this breezy retreat, where the salty air mingles with the irresistible aroma of golden-fried seafood and savory pub classics. Crispy coconut-crusted shrimp and zesty Cajun spices take center stage, offering a playful coastal twist on comfort food that pairs perfectly with warm, salt-dusted pretzels and bourbon-infused quesadillas. Every bite captures the laid-back spirit of a perfect afternoon by the shore, making it an ideal destination for sharing hearty baskets and chilled drinks in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
6, United States Route 11, Central Square, NY, 13036 +13156763126 https://thewaterfronttavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Waterfront Tavern
Dairy-Free at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Onion Ring Basket and Basket of Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Homemade Baked French Onion and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Tacos, Tavern Pretzel and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Philly Sandwich, Coconut Shrimp and Haddock Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Seafood Platter - Fried and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Seafood Platter - Fried and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Waterfront Tavern
Waterfront Tavern in Central Square has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Basket of Fries and Homemade Baked French Onion. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Waterfront Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tavern Chips | 52.5 g | 68.8 g |
| Seafood Platter - Fried | 8.3 g | 50.5 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Cajun Shrimp | 26.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Haddock Sandwich | 11.4 g | 30.8 g |
| Prime Rib Sandwich | 23.6 g | 30.1 g |
| Southwest Turkey BLT Wrap | 1.7 g | 26.4 g |
| Turkey & Cranberry Croissant | 23.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 7.6 g | 20.6 g |
| Steak Philly Sandwich | 32 g | 20.3 g |
| Farmhouse Salad | 28.3 g | 19.7 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Coconut Shrimp - $12.99: 1/2 Dozen butterflied shrimp rolled in coconut, lightly fried & served with raspberry pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Shrimp - $13.99: Eight New Orleans seasoned shrimp sautéed in cajun butter sauce with garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Pretzel - $9.99: Jumbo pretzel with cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boom Boom Shrimp - $13.99: Eight shrimp lightly battered & fried tossed in our spicy boom boom sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Trio - $16.99: 4 Coconut Shrimp, 4 Fried Shrimp and 4 Buffalo Shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tavern Chips - $10.99: Housemade kettle chips, pico de gallo & jalapenos covered in cheese sauce served with salsa and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $11.99: Soft flour tortilla stuffed with Chicken, cheese, roasted red peppers & black olives served with sour cream and salsa Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Pulled Pork Quesadilla - $12.99: Pulled pork smothered in Bourbon sauce with onions & melted cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Finger Basket - $10.99: Five tender pieces of chicken lightly breaded & fried served with honey mustard or BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Style Chicken Finger Basket - $9.99: Served with celery & blue cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $8.99: Five mozzarella pieces deep fried & served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Ring Basket - $8.99: Plump onion slices deep fried and served with Texas Petal sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fry Basket - $7.99: Served with homemade maple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Fries - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Fish Tacos - $13.99: 3 Tacos per order. Seasoned broiled haddock with homemade pico de gallo, coleslaw & Waterfront spicy taco sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $14.99: 3 Tacos per order. Seasoned broiled shrimp with homemade pico de gallo, coleslaw & Waterfront spicy taco sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Homemade Baked French Onion - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade New England Clam Chowder - $6.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8.99: Mixed lettuce greens and fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $11.99: Crisp romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons & asiago cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Style Chicken Caesar Salad - $12.99: Crispy Buffalo style chicken over romaine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Shrimp Caesar - $14.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lakeside Salad - $11.99: Apples, craisins, walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles over crisp lettuce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmhouse Salad - $13.99: Grilled chicken, corn, black beans, hardboiled egg, tomatoes & Ranch dressing over crisp lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black N Bleu Steak Caesar - $16.99: Crisp romaine tossed with caesar dressing, croutons, and Grilled Steak, mushrooms & roasted red peppers with crumbly blue cheese topping Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Classic Burger - $11.99: Lean Black Angus Burger topped with lettuce, tomato and side of Mayo. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $13.99: Burger topped with bacon, American cheese and lettuce & tomato. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $12.49: Burger topped with lettuce, tomato and American cheese. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Rodeo Burger - $13.99: Burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, jalepenos & homemade spicy BBQ sauce. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Burger - $13.99: Burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese, onion rings, lettuce & tomato and Texas Petal sauce. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps & Sandwiches
- Southwest Turkey BLT Wrap - $11.99: Sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Texas Petal sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $11.99: Slices of grilled chicken mixed with romaine, asiago cheese and caesar dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: Grilled chicken breast filet with lettuce, tomato & mayo on a fresh bakery roll. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- TDF To-Die-For Chicken - $12.99: Marinated chicken breast covered in roasted red peppers, melted provolone cheese and house balsamic dressing. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $12.49: Lightly breaded chicken breast with buffalo sauce and blue cheese. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Philly Sandwich - $12.99: Tender slices of grilled chicken breast sauteed with fresh peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted American Cheese. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Philly Sandwich - $13.99: Shaved steak sauteed with fresh peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted American Cheese. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haddock Sandwich - $12.99: Fresh 6oz. haddock fillet breaded and fried served on a fresh bakery roll. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Turkey Melt - $11.99: Turkey, cheddar cheese, bacon, and BBQ sauce on grilled bread. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Carolina Sandwich - $11.99: Slowly smoked seasoned pork covered in BBQ sauce topped with homemade coleslaw. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib Sandwich - $14.99: Slow roasted shaved prime rib piled high with melted provolone on a fresh roll. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey & Cranberry Croissant - $11.99: Turkey, craisins, walnuts, lettuce and cranberry mayo on a croissant. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
Seafood & Steaks
- New York Strip Steak - $24.99: 12oz Strip grilled to perfection. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Sea Scallops - Broiled - $22.99: 1/2 Pound of plump sea scallops. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Sea Scallops - Fried - $22.99: 1/2 Pound of plump sea scallops. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Fried Haddock Dinner - $17.99: Fresh Haddock lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Broiled Haddock Dinner - $18.99: Fresh Haddock broiled with lemon butter sauce and old bay seasoning. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Seafood Platter - Broiled - $25.99: Fresh Haddock fillet, shrimp & scallops. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seafood Platter - Fried - $25.99: Fresh Haddock fillet, shrimp & scallops. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Banquet Packages
- #1 Pizza Buffet - $19.95: Choice of Pizza, Wings, House or Caesar Salad. Only available September - April. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #2 Italian Buffet - $20.95: Meatballs, Gianelli Sausage with peppers and onions, Baked Ziti, House Salad and Rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- #3 Classic Buffet - $24.95: Sliced Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, house salad and rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- #4 Sit-Down Dinner - $27.95: Choice of Prime Rib, Butter Crumb Haddock, or Utica Chicken Riggies. Includes side salad & Rolls Available at: dinner
- #5 BBQ Buffet - $24.95: BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans, Salt Potatoes, Coleslaw, Rolls & Butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- #6 Premium BBQ Buffet - $26.95: BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beans, Salt Potatoes, Coleslaw and Rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- #7 All-American Buffet - $20.95: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Coneys, Tuna Mac salad, BBQ Beans, and Salt Potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- #8 Brunch Buffet - $19.95: Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Yogurt & Granola, and Assorted Pastries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- #9 Wrap Lunch Buffet - $19.95: Assorted wraps and choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront Tavern
- Is Waterfront Tavern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Waterfront Tavern has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Onion Ring Basket and Basket of Fries.
- What can I eat at Waterfront Tavern on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, Onion Ring Basket and Basket of Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Waterfront Tavern have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Basket of Fries.
- Is Waterfront Tavern gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Waterfront Tavern?
- Tavern Chips, at roughly 68.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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