Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in West Park

I recently dined at Juniper on the Water, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely superb—each dish was bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. Whether you’re a fan of fresh seafood, expertly prepared meats, or creative vegetarian options, the menu offers something for everyone. What truly elevated the evening was the service. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive, ensuring that every detail was taken care of without being intrusive. They were knowledgeable about the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made sure our glasses were never empty. The waterfront setting added to the ambiance, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion or just a relaxed evening out. I can’t recommend Juniper on the Water enough—I’ll definitely be returning!

The food was incredible, and the service was prompt. A big thank you to Alexander!

Our waiter Roberto was wonderful and the Fettuccine Bolognese was outstanding and of course the Angelo Salad can’t be beat

Delicious food, incredible efficiency and service, options for many tastes.

The food and service was fantastic. We had the calamari, pasta with shrimp and my friend had the salmon. Everything was absolutely delicious. Our server was attentive, even though the restaurant was very full. We were seated outside in the back so he wasn't able to get to us as quickly as the other people inside the restaurant. But overall he tried his best and we appreciated the effort. The design, the decor, seating booths and vibe inside of the whole place was extremely pretty. And if you want some cool pictures, the lighting in the hallway by where the bathrooms are at, make for some fun IG posts. :) We came by on New Year's Day with a reservation. When I spoke to the hostess asking how long the wait would be, she said approximately 5 minutes. When other parties were coming over, they were getting assisted before us and since I was standing so close to the host stand, I heard that they were just walking up with no reservation. They were larger groups, and I'm not sure if they had preferential treatment for them due to higher revenue since it was only 2 of us. Then after waiting 15-20 minutes, I mentioned to her again that I did have a reservation, wondering why she was letting other people ahead of us. So with a bit of an attitude, she then got us seated immediately outside in a secluded part of the back patio while the others that were coming in were getting seated inside of the restaurant with no reservations. I didn't say anything about the seating because I didn't want to ruffle any feathers. Definitely not a great experience from the hostess, but servers and the food were excellent.