Waterside Social - Lake Orion (MI)

5 /5 Jack: The food is super great. I used to get a margarita pizza with tomatoes added on it and if you like pizza, I recommend getting that but now my order is penne pasta with vodka sauce and it’s super amazing. It comes with a free side of garlic bread and it’s so savory and perfect. I love it! For an appetizer, we usually just get a little shared plate of french fries they are what you would expect pretty good! and the dessert we get the beignets with fruit sauce on the side. It’s super amazing. I love that dessert so much! definitely recommend! The surface is super nice. Everyone is extreme polite and welcoming in the atmosphere. Definitely fits the vibe. Nice and warm lighting is just super nice with the decoration altogether.

5 /5 Owen Monica (Godzchick): Fun and fabulous waterside food dining option in Orion Michigan! This was the first time trying this establishment and it did not disappoint! The food was cooked perfectly and there were gluten free options which I loved. We ate outside and the view of the lake was fantastic from any seat outdoors. Our server, Angelina, was so attentive and really made our experience special. We appreciated the fact that we could make a reservation for our group - that was a bonus for us. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

5 /5 Roger D: Great place for views and great food, even on a cloudy day. The meatball appetizer was full of flavor, and did not have that "banquet" style taste. Really homemade taste. Served on an iron skillet that could have been hotter, but they tasted so good I didnt mind. Good side Caesar, and a wood fired pizza that was fantastic! Paired with a Montipulchiano....fantastic. We popped up airs to check the view. Small area with couch for sitting, great viewing place (Dragon on the lake prime location,!) The addition of the roof over the patio will make for enjoyable, comfortable dining on sunny days. Staff was very attentive, and doing everything they could to make us feel welcome. Enjoy the meal and views, then walk to Wine Social for an after dinner drink!!!

2 /5 Alex Sadovskiy: Ordered a cheese pizza for takeout and was disappointed with the quality. The crust was extremely thin and lacked any real rise, making it dry and tough. The top had uneven browning with some burnt spots, and the underside was heavily charred, which gave a bitter taste. For the price, I expected better consistency and flavor. Overall, not worth it—there are better and cheaper options in town.

4 /5 Jennifer Jensen: First time visiting under new ownership. They have a lot of bugs to work out... usually most new restaurants do. We had a reservation but we heard and saw them turning away people when there were a few empty tables around us almost the entire time we were there which was 8:30-11:00. We ordered drinks and cocktails right out of the gate. The first cocktails were delish but when we ordered a second the Jonesin For a Good Time tasted nothing like the first. I hate inconsistency with drinks... and they took an eternity to get made! We ordered meatballs and the bread and the bread was piping hot but the meatballs were COLD. Our server Julie was a seasoned pro and made sure we were taken care of. The service was outstanding while the food and drinks were just ok. If we wouldnt have had outstanding service we probably wouldnt return. Being on the water is great and it has a great ambiance. They need more servers during their busy times which seems to be always (friends have also been). We had friendly and fun couples seated on both sides of us which made the evening fun. Hoping they work out the kinks because they have a good thing going. Oh yeah... SUPER noisy in there. Heard several other diners make comments about it. We did enjoy the rooftop patio. It wasnt cleared and there were dirty dishes everywhere... but great view!! Overall the restaurant is trying to serve too many people at one time. They need to make it roomier and cozier so that the staff can accommodate people in a timely manner and the kitchen and bar can keep up. It would provide a better overall experience and diners would be more likely to return. Follow us on & FB @ mnjinthemitten