I realize what I'm about to say doesn't make sense, but it's true: wife ordered salmon from here on DoorDash, and it was delicious. I always avoid DoorDash, because the quality is generally suspect, and frequently the orders are wrong. But, everything was perfect. Even the bread dusted with Parmesan cheese was good. So, here we are today. No surprise, she ordered the salmon again, and it was great again....and even better because of how fresh it was. Likewise, the bread was flawless. This isn't just bread with cheese sprinkled on it, like a pizza place. The bread itself has excellent seasoning, and it was freshly baked. My wife got a Caesar side salad with a robust Caesar dressing. I opted for the crab bisque, which - like everything else in this place - was full of flavor. And, unlike many places, it was reasonably full of crab. I ordered the paella, a massive tray full of large succulent shrimp, mussels, crab legs, and perfectly seasoned rice. We went to Spain a few years ago, and this compares favorably to the quality of the paella there. There's no way a single human being could eat this by themself. It was very reasonably priced at $24. There are places on the Nautical Mile where you'll see younger people. This is not one of those places, unless you count the staff. As I looked around, I realized that this was a decidedly older crowd. The ambiance might not be considered cool, but it's not exactly like this is a Denny's. As a member of that crowd myself, I can tell you that you should respect your elders and listen: go to Waves if you want excellent, reasonably priced food. I can't promise that it will be as good if you use a food delivery service, but that was a rare time that I was happy for DoorDash. We would not have found out about this amazing seafood restaurant otherwise.

Since I left my last review about food, I will address the biggest issue HANDICAP PARKING!. used to be at from of building, which made sense. Now the parking lots was repaved and Someone forgot to have the handicap parking signage painted on the pavement. So now if you need the handicap parking you are coming in off the side street, going through the side door, into a DARK CORRIDOR and right at the bar, which you have to go around to get into the seated area. Brilliant, NOT! There are numerous to flaws on this side in the pavement called Trip Factors! A lawsuit waiting to happen, wake up owner ship and move the handicap parking to it's rightful place at from of building. This shows you have no concern for the handicapped clientele coming to your restaurant. I suggest all handicapped persons to voice their concerns to management!!

I've been here a few times and each time it has been delicious! I have tried the coconut shrimp, bean soup, Cobb salad, and the steak. The steak is my favorite. The flavor is excellent! Rachelle is my favorite waitress! She's very personable and on top of things. Waves is now one of my favorite places to go eat!

the food was really good, as well as the service. :) the overall vibe of the place was very pleasant and they offered free popcorn on our way out! my typa restaurant

We were here valentines weekend and food/service was excellent. The like that the calamari (not pictured) comes in a tomato sauce so no need to dip in cocktail sauce. Was very good. I had the coconut shrimp which was also delicious. Shrimp were plump and still had a nice crunch. The sauce that came with it was ok, didn't have a ton of flavor but was tangy and didn't take away from the shrimp. Hubby got the burger and said it was cooked perfectly. Fries were nice and crispy as well. We tried their signature drinks that were on the valentines specials, the secret admirer and I forget the name of the other. Both were well balanced, not too strong but could still taste the liquor. We will absolutely be back.

The food was delicious and the waitress was on point. Restaurant was clean and we were able to get a table right away. My girlfriend and I had the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and Coconut Shrimp amazing, then entrees were sautéed perch with loaded potato and salad. My friend had the pork chop dinner and I'll probably get that next time. Both entrées were superb. This is the second time I've been there both times had no issues.

Great salads . The grilled Salmon and coconut shrimp.are my favorite.The sautéed perch is also tender and delicious.

Another fantastic meal at Waves! The bar area is like Cheers...everyone knows each other or they will quickly be welcomed into the Waves family. Patrick and Shannon are fantastic hosts who make everyone feel like family! The food is always fantastic. The Key West Shrimp is terrific! My wife also loves the Volcano Cobb salad. Waves is great wherever you sit, but if you are able to sit in the bar area you are in for an awesome experience! Pat and Shanon are the best!

We went on Thanksgiving Day. Hadn't been to Waves in a long time but we were so glad we went back. The restaurant was beautiful, great food, we had the turkey platter, plenty of other options too. Everything was excellent: food, service, ambiance. Can't wait to go back.

My sister, niece, and I dined here before an event. Prepare to come hungry as everything is very filling. My sisters fave is the crispy chicken sandwich it is huge. I chose the paradise burger, and it was perfectly cooked. Due to the time restrictions we had, I ate half of my paradise burger and took half home with the fries. It was a smart choice when your event was walking around, followed by a long drive. The bread is tasty also. It is buttery deliciousness. They have a large variety and would have got a bigger entree, likely seafood if I was dining here for dinner. You get a lot of bang for your buck here. It is very popular for that reason. I wouldn't mind returning in a warmer season as it's on the water and they have outdoor seating. I visited in December for a holiday event. I like the clever name for the categories on the menu under the wave for all things seafood and over the wave for all things living about the sea. Even the name for the restaurant is a good one, considering it's on the nautical mile in St. Clair Shores. I don't live out here, but when visiting my sister, I would definitely return. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and the restaurant was very clean. I like how it was decorated for the holidays. The drink menu looked great also, but due to the long drive for 1.5 hrs and at night, I chose pop instead. Great job Waves.