Food and service is always good here but remember to go a lil earlier than time you want to eat. Waterloo is busy and you can only get reservations for parties 7 plus. Oh and review menu for specific day items served if you want scampi, seafood pasta or calamari. Only served certain days

Really good steak! I went there for my birthday. Good cold beer and most importantly, great steak ! I also tried the salad and loaded potato. Service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is casual with a cowboy vibe. You can tell there are lots of regulars gathering every weekend. I would definitely go back for more steak

Great quality food and the service is always friendly. One thing I always get no matter what is their pesto pasta. That is a must when you go to the Waterloo. I also got their minestrone soup which was super hardy and very tasty. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu but the Pesto Pasta is something you can't sleep on. Please check them out!

Swung in here off of a refferal from a buddy that lives in the area. Let me tell you it was one solid referral. From appetizers to our main meal to dessert, nothing disapointed. BBQ sauce was excellent, so good we bought to-go bottles. This is now most definately a stop for us everytime we go to Lockeford to get our sausages. Before I conclude this review, I have to tip my hat to the servers for their excellent service and attentivness. The only negative I have to say is that I have been missing out on all of this goodness for years.

The pesto pasta is to die for and I also had the steam clams, amazing with the pasta on the bottom of the dish. We sat at the bar and Matt was so personable, he even took pictures of my cousin and I. A very quaint place with friendly service. We ended with the coconut cream pie, the best I've ever had. The cream was perfection! I'm from Florida and I would make the trip again to come here.

When Gayle and I drive to the Bay Area from Genoa (NV), we have 3 main routes, depending on where we're going: 1. US50 then I-80 at Sacramento, followed by I-680 into Walnut Creek. 2. Highway 88 and then through the Delta to Concord. 3. Highway 88 towards Stockton, then I5/205/580 into Livermore then SFO. When we take Option 3, we always keep in mind the possibility of Lunch or Dinner (depending whether we're coming in or going back) at the Waterloo. Their hours haven't always matched with ours, and we've been known to try to time (and route) or trips accordingly. The Waterloo is the kind of place that should have been featured on the old "Road Food" (Jane and Michael Stern) series or Diners Drive Ins and Dives in present day. I'd call it down home friendly, with a fun Western community vibe. Last week we stopped in for Lunch after travelling from SFO (on a flight from Vancouver). I had their special club sandwich with the signature pesto, while Gayle relished her ribs order (again with pesto). That plus draft Guinness for me, wine for me, and great service made for a well played rest stop on the way home. And if you're a SF Giants Fan? Humm Baby!

If you need a larger space for celebrations, Waterloo is a decent choice for your gathering. They have a spaces inside depending on the size of your group and outdoor seating as well. I wouldn't recommend outdoor with the summer heat. You also get the traffic flying by on hwy 88. We had three tables worth of people and we started at a slow time (4pm on a Thursday), so the service was fast and the servers were nice. They accommodated space for gifts and flowers since the restaurant wasn't full. Since some menu items are only for certain days, I ordered the scampi with pesto. It was a lot of food and dinner came with a salad and bread basket for the table. I definitely took some home because I couldn't finish. They have a full service bar and when you're in a large group it's sometimes nice to be able to quickly order and pay from the bar. The servers were quick with drink orders as well. Overall the food isn't bad. I wish I could've ordered the Calamari, but that's only available on Friday if I remember correctly. Item availability is indicated on the menu. They have different options if you go for lunch vs. dinner, so be sure to check that ahead of time if you would prefer the lunch menu.

Waterloo has the most amazing pork ribs with a sweet, tangy sauce. Order the Pesto Pasta to accompany your ribs and you won't be disappointed. Waterloo is packed with customers every night of the week! Their steak dinner will be the best steak ever!! Waitresses are fast and it does get loud in their restaurant but they grill up some amazing ribs! Dinner comes with soup or salad and either one won't disappoint you. Clam Chowder is served only on Friday nights. There's a small bar or you can sit outdoors while waiting to be seated. This place is phenomenal

Excellent prime rib sandwich cooked to perfection! Horseradish added a nice zing to it and a side of pesto pasta wow. Great service from Mo at the bar. This spot is rustic but delightful. See you here!