Madigan's Waterfront

703-494-6373
201 Mill St
Occoquan, VA 22125
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Business Information

Restaurants, Caterers
Catering
MONDAY:11:00AM-10:00PM
TUESDAY:10:00AM-3:30PM
WEDNESDAY:10:00AM-3:30PM
THURSDAY:10:00AM-3:30PM
FRIDAY:11:00AM-11:00PM
SATURDAY:10:00AM-3:30PM
SUNDAY:10:00AM-3:30PM

Customer Reviews (89 reviews)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Aug 09, 2011
I do love the waterfront dining... great for when you have a nice summer night sitting on the tiki bar patio area.... I went on the night of the cornhole tournament which provided for much entertainment while sitting... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Aug 05, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is the PERFECT venue if you want to have a ceremony and reception on site for no more than 80-90 people. End of story. Cathy Madigan, one of the owners, acts as your wedding planner for the event.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Aug 03, 2011
We used Madigan's for our rehearsal dinner venue. Our guests complimented us on the restaurant and food. My in-laws couldn't have enough nice things to say about Cathy as they worked with her in organizing the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Aug 01, 2011
Madigan's is a great place from which to boat. We love the restaurant and it's outdoor deck facing the river. Our boating club (Carefree Boat Club) is getting ready for the boating season. Ten of the twelve boats that... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 27, 2011
We had our company holiday party at Madigans waterfront and it was top notch! Excellent food, service and enviorment. Our menu included the dirty chicken, vegatarian platter ( portabello mushrooms stuffed with... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 25, 2011
We came here for the Father's Day brunch, and overall it was good. There was a good selection of stuff. The servers were attentive and overall, it was a pretty enjoyable Father's Day brunch.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 21, 2011
I shopped around in Northern Virginia, and Madigan's provided the best price for a catered reception. The site is smaller then most (comfortably sits ~75 people). It is upstairs from the restraunt, on the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 20, 2011
had fun at the "Wine Dinner" last night!! Yummo....... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 18, 2011
Really looking forward to rocking out with The Bobby Lewis Blues Band sept. 3rd! Madigan's Rocks! (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 14, 2011
Can't wait for Dirty Chicken when I get back!!! (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 12, 2011
Great seafood great waterfront location dine in or out. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 08, 2011
One of the more popular dining destinations in historic Occoquan is the locally owned Madigan’s Waterfront. As its name suggests, the restaurant is located right on the Occoquan River and specializes in seafood... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 05, 2011
im in love with madigans water front chicken tenders!! (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 01, 2011
waterfront, seafood, & live music :) (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 21, 2011
I loved everything, The food was great, we had shrimp and crab nachos that were fresh and crispy. My burger was cooked just right and my wifes crabcakes were full of jumbo crab meat. The drinks were cold and the music on... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 17, 2011
My experience with Madigan's Waterfront has always been a happy one. There is live entertainment Friday & Saturday evenings in the bar area starting about 9:30. which has been a pleasant experience. The food is... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 14, 2011
The food was amazing! We sat right next to the window and the view was great. We saw all the boats come in and the geese swimming along the river. We had the peel and eat shrimp and seafood pizza for an app and they were both... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 13, 2011
While we were in Occoquan we ate lunch at Madigan's Waterfront Restaurant at 201 Mill Street. It was a hot day but we still opted to eat outside, overlooking the river, where they were dredging. Romantic? Not really... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 07, 2011
A Perfect Father's Day at Madigan's We randomly ended up going to Madigan's on Father's Day, and it was perfect. I'm actually surprised to read some of the bad reviews, because we had an exceptionally good time. The... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 06, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is a wonderful restaurant. The scenic view of the river was an added bonus. The service was excellent from the friendly hostess to the excellent wait staff. My husband had the Dirty Chicken... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 31, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is an excellent venue for a reception. It truly is the total package. We opted for a seated/ plated reception and it was wonderful. I get compliments daily on how great the service was, and how... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 27, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is a very pleasant riverside restaurant in the quaint village of Occoquan, VA. Madigan's is an excellent stop during a visit to Occoquan and is definitely a dining destination itselfSeafood... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 23, 2011
Cathy Madigan was great to work with and I would highly recommend Madigan's Waterfront to anyone planning a special event. I appreciated Cathy's enthusiasm and take-charge attitude and she alleviated a lot of my... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 19, 2011
Once again Madigans was a hit with our friends. We all shared some crab and shrimp nachos & brie and fruit. The chicken oscar was great but I think the cowboy ribeye was the best choice for the meat. Danny had the surf and... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 17, 2011
Perfect Day My family and love to search the area for fun new places and stumbled upon our new favorite. Madigan's Waterfront is located on the water in Occoquan VA in a peaceful town away from the madness of the mall... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 13, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is a very pleasant riverside restaurant in the quaint village of Occoquan, VA. Madigan's is an excellent stop during a visit to Occoquan and is definitely a dining destination itselfSeafood... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 09, 2011
HAD EXCELLENT LUNCH Beautiful location, water view, excellent service. Each person loved what she/he ordered, from hamburgers to fried seafood to outstanding chicken salad, fresh house salad and wonderful... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 06, 2011
My fiancé and I went here the other day b/c we are thinking about having our wedding reception there. I did read the reviews beforehand and was disappointed b/c I really like the location but we decided to check it out... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 04, 2011
We stopped by Madigan's Saturday evening and sat outside at the Tiki Bar. My wife and I found a table and a waitress appeared right away. We told her that we had a couple more people coming to meet us. We ordered some beers... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 29, 2011
We had our company holiday party at Madigans waterfront and it was top notch! Excellent food, service and enviorment. Our menu included the dirty chicken, vegatarian platter ( portabello mushrooms stuffed with... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 27, 2011
It was a beautiful day but only March so I wasn't sure if their deck would be open yet, but they opened it for that day! We sat on the deck and had drinks. Then we ordered the shrimp & crab nachos. I had never tried that... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 21, 2011
Wonderful place to sit outside while enjoying cocktails and/or dinner. The bar is small but usually has live music and always draws a crowd on weekends. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 19, 2011
I loved everything, The food was great, we had shrimp and crab nachos that were fresh and crispy. My burger was cooked just right and my wifes crabcakes were full of jumbo crab meat. The drinks were cold and the music on... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 18, 2011
Great place to eat... Is even good for kids... I had a good time a really nice view for seafood I definitely recommend this place... Aso great filet mignon... The service was great (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 15, 2011
My friend and I happened upon Madigan's one night in June and had a nice, intimate dinner. We sat inside, which has a cozy atmosphere- too bad it was chilly out, or we would have preferred sitting outside, as it looks... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 14, 2011
Lunch four times over the last couple of years, and never a bad meal. The last time was in the back room by the window overlooking the river...... and it was wonderful. We elected to have several appetizers as 'shared... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 13, 2011
Location is everything! I visit Northern Virginia often to see family and outside of Old Town Alexandria or DC riverfront locations, the setting here is incredible. It is a true destination and a special place to... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 11, 2011
Simple elegance, exceptional food. The service was wonderful and the food was great. We especially enjoyed the wine selections and the captians reserve wine options. No question, we'll be back.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 07, 2011
I went with four family members at about 4:30 on a Saturday. It was not busy when we arrived, but was getting more crowded by the time we left. I must note that we all enjoy good seafood.To start, we had the crab and shrimp... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 06, 2011
We recently tried Madigan's after I returned from a week long business trip. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy dinner with my wife and our little boy. We sat out on the deck overlooking a quiet spot on the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 30, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is the PERFECT venue if you want to have a ceremony and reception on site for no more than 80-90 people. End of story. Cathy Madigan, one of the owners, acts as your wedding planner for the event.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 28, 2011
wonderful food and service. The view could not have been more plesant. I will be back. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 25, 2011
I came here on a holiday weekend afternoon and it was not crowded at all for lunch. The staff was friendly and showed us to our table almost immediately.The menu has some good choices for lunch, namely the appetizers,... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 21, 2011
A bunch of us went for a boat outing. We docked at the small pier in old town Occoquan and opted to have lunch at Madigan's which is right off of the water.We were seated in the outdoor patio, even though the place was... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 18, 2011
My experience with Madigan's Waterfront has always been a happy one. There is live entertainment Friday & Saturday evenings in the bar area starting about 9:30. which has been a pleasant experience. The food is... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 16, 2011
My sister-in-law insisted that we come here for Father's Day brunch yesterday because she heard good things about the buffet. Let's just say that based on the other reviews, this was far from my first choice, so I was... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 14, 2011
We used Madigan's for our rehearsal dinner venue. Our guests complimented us on the restaurant and food. My in-laws couldn't have enough nice things to say about Cathy as they worked with her in organizing the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 11, 2011
I loved everything, The food was great, we had shrimp and crab nachos that were fresh and crispy. My burger was cooked just right and my wifes crabcakes were full of jumbo crab meat. The drinks were cold and the music on... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 08, 2011
I shopped around in Northern Virginia, and Madigan's provided the best price for a catered reception. The site is smaller then most (comfortably sits ~75 people). It is upstairs from the restraunt, on the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 04, 2011
After a fairly extensive search for a good reception venue I selected Madigan's for it's location in historic Occoquan on the river, the quality of the food we had eaten in the restaurant, the charm of the upstairs... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 03, 2011
"Madigan's Waterfront is an excellent venue for a reception. It truly is the total package. We opted for a seated/ plated reception and it was wonderful. I get compliments daily on how great the service was, and how... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 25, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is a very pleasant riverside restaurant in the quaint village of Occoquan, VA. Madigan's is an excellent stop during a visit to Occoquan and is definitely a dining destination itselfSeafood... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 24, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is a wonderful restaurant. The scenic view of the river was an added bonus. The service was excellent from the friendly hostess to the excellent wait staff. My husband had the Dirty Chicken... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 17, 2011
Madigan's Waterfront is a very pleasant riverside restaurant in the quaint village of Occoquan, VA. Madigan's is an excellent stop during a visit to Occoquan and is definitely a dining destination itselfSeafood... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 09, 2011
Once again Madigans was a hit with our friends. We all shared some crab and shrimp nachos & brie and fruit. The chicken oscar was great but I think the cowboy ribeye was the best choice for the meat. Danny had the surf and... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 31, 2011
Beautiful location, water view, excellent service. Each person loved what she/he ordered, from hamburgers to fried seafood to outstanding chicken salad, fresh house salad and wonderful she-crab soup.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 20, 2011
While we were in Occoquan we ate lunch at Madigan's Waterfront Restaurant at 201 Mill Street. It was a hot day but we still opted to eat outside, overlooking the river, where they were dredging. Romantic? Not really... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 18, 2011
Cathy Madigan was great to work with and I would highly recommend Madigan's Waterfront to anyone planning a special event. I appreciated Cathy's enthusiasm and take-charge attitude and she alleviated a lot of my... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 14, 2011
FOOD, SERVICE,VIEW, ALL EXCEPTIONAL (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 12, 2011
We had our company holiday party at Madigans waterfront and it was top notch! Excellent food, service and enviorment. Our menu included the dirty chicken, vegatarian platter ( portabello mushrooms stuffed with... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 07, 2011
I had lunch here this past weekend with 2 friends before heading next door to paint some pottery.I had the crab cake sandwich and my dining partners had the fish & chips and the steak salad.We all enjoyed our food.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 28, 2010
We stopped by Madigan's Saturday evening and sat outside at the Tiki Bar. My wife and I found a table and a waitress appeared right away. We told her that we had a couple more people coming to meet us. We ordered some beers... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 23, 2010
My friend and I happened upon Madigan's one night in June and had a nice, intimate dinner. We sat inside, which has a cozy atmosphere- too bad it was chilly out, or we would have preferred sitting outside, as it looks... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 21, 2010
Lunch four times over the last couple of years, and never a bad meal. The last time was in the back room by the window overlooking the river...... and it was wonderful. We elected to have several appetizers as 'shared... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 15, 2010
My fiancé and I went here the other day b/c we are thinking about having our wedding reception there. I did read the reviews beforehand and was disappointed b/c I really like the location but we decided to check it out... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 10, 2010
It was a beautiful day but only March so I wasn't sure if their deck would be open yet, but they opened it for that day! We sat on the deck and had drinks. Then we ordered the shrimp & crab nachos. I had never tried that... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 08, 2010
We recently tried Madigan's after I returned from a week long business trip. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy dinner with my wife and our little boy. We sat out on the deck overlooking a quiet spot on the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 06, 2010
Location is everything! I visit Northern Virginia often to see family and outside of Old Town Alexandria or DC riverfront locations, the setting here is incredible. It is a true destination and a special place to... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 03, 2010
Simple elegance, exceptional food. The service was wonderful and the food was great. We especially enjoyed the wine selections and the captians reserve wine options. No question, we'll be back.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Dec 01, 2010
Madigan's Waterfront is the PERFECT venue if you want to have a ceremony and reception on site for no more than 80-90 people. End of story. Cathy Madigan, one of the owners, acts as your wedding planner for the event.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 23, 2010
wonderful food and service. The view could not have been more plesant. I will be back. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 19, 2010
My experience with Madigan's Waterfront has always been a happy one. There is live entertainment Friday & Saturday evenings in the bar area starting about 9:30. which has been a pleasant experience. The food is... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 17, 2010
I went with four family members at about 4:30 on a Saturday. It was not busy when we arrived, but was getting more crowded by the time we left. I must note that we all enjoy good seafood.To start, we had the crab and shrimp... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 11, 2010
My sister-in-law insisted that we come here for Father's Day brunch yesterday because she heard good things about the buffet. Let's just say that based on the other reviews, this was far from my first choice, so I was... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 09, 2010
I came here on a holiday weekend afternoon and it was not crowded at all for lunch. The staff was friendly and showed us to our table almost immediately.The menu has some good choices for lunch, namely the appetizers,... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 08, 2010
I shopped around in Northern Virginia, and Madigan's provided the best price for a catered reception. The site is smaller then most (comfortably sits ~75 people). It is upstairs from the restraunt, on the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 04, 2010
A bunch of us went for a boat outing. We docked at the small pier in old town Occoquan and opted to have lunch at Madigan's which is right off of the water.We were seated in the outdoor patio, even though the place was... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 03, 2010
We used Madigan's for our rehearsal dinner venue. Our guests complimented us on the restaurant and food. My in-laws couldn't have enough nice things to say about Cathy as they worked with her in organizing the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Nov 01, 2010
I am surprised to read the lackluster reviews of this place because in the last three weeks I have enjoyed both happy hour and breakfast here.First, the happy hour. The location is fabulous and when some co-workers... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 28, 2010
We randomly ended up going to Madigan's on Father's Day, and it was perfect. I'm actually surprised to read some of the bad reviews, because we had an exceptionally good time. The location was great, and it appeared to... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 26, 2010
My family and love to search the area for fun new places and stumbled upon our new favorite. Madigan's Waterfront is located on the water in Occoquan VA in a peaceful town away from the madness of the mall areas. We had... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 25, 2010
Once again Madigans was a hit with our friends. We all shared some crab and shrimp nachos & brie and fruit. The chicken oscar was great but I think the cowboy ribeye was the best choice for the meat. Danny had the surf and... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 22, 2010
I loved everything, The food was great, we had shrimp and crab nachos that were fresh and crispy. My burger was cooked just right and my wifes crabcakes were full of jumbo crab meat. The drinks were cold and the music on... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 21, 2010
Madigan's Waterfront is a very pleasant river side restaurant in the quaint village of Occoquan, VA. Madigan's is an excellent stop during a visit to Occoquan and is definitely a dining destination itselfSeafood... (more)

Happy C.

on Judys Book Oct 20, 2010
Madigan's Waterfront is an excellent venue for a reception. It truly is the total package. We opted for a seated/ plated reception and it was wonderful. I get compliments daily on how great the service was, and how... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 19, 2010
After a fairly extensive search for a good reception venue I selected Madigan's for it's location in historic Occoquan on the river, the quality of the food we had eaten in the restaurant, the charm of the upstairs... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Oct 15, 2010
Beautiful location, water view, excellent service. Each person loved what she/he ordered, from hamburgers to fried seafood to outstanding chicken salad, fresh house salad and wonderful she-crab soup.... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 28, 2008
I ate a brunch with nine friends at Madigan's. The food at the buffet brunch tasted OK. The selection was a decent size and was well stocked... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Apr 29, 2008
This place is great for a nice date! The ambiance is killer, the location is great and the food is good. You might expect cheaper prices, bu... (more)

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