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255 reviews
4.1/5 average rating
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John D
"Wonderful service from Frazier. Very attentive and friendly! The food from the kitchen was also outstanding. Oysters, Lobster Chowder and Shrimp and Scallops,,,MMMMMM! Wonderful evening! Thank you!"
3 years ago
Alexander I
"We stayed in the Hotel across from the bridge to this excellent restaurant which is located in the Marina right on the Manatee River.Visited this restaurant with my wife and 6 year old son for a special occasion and we choose to seat on the deck at a table with a round firepit in the middle of the table.The weather was windy and chilly outsid..." Read more
3 years ago
Chiefbuff
"It's an excellent location to relax on the water but a walk from the parking lot. They do have a "shuttle" available if your not into the walk?Service was good food choices also and the meals were mostly on point. The one dish the fries came out cold and the sandwich hot. A new quick order of fries came out hot as they should have been. Full bar availabl..." Read more
3 years ago
UD K
"Other than the great water views, this was an embarrassing disappointment. We came to celebrate a birthday, and asked for a table upstairs on the deck. No one bothered to tell us that upstairs is open ONLY on weekends. However, we did get a nice table with a view on the first floor. Our server was very friendly, but the four of us got only three menus and no..." Read more
3 years ago
A9010DKkevinw
"If you are looking for a good dish at a reasonable price check out this gem right on the water. The view of the bay only enhances the food choices and the quality of the entrees. The wait staff was receptive and friendly and very attentive.The lobster pot pie is a signature dish and it was incredibly good. The lobster mac and cheese was also very tas..." Read more
3 years ago
enctravel2020
"This big restaurant has beautiful decor and located on the waterfront.
We ordered tuscan chop salad with shrimp, grilled French onion soup,
and grilled grouper.
Overall quality his average and prices are expensive.
The shrimp on chop salad were small and very few. French onion was too sticky. The grilled grouper was fine."
3 years ago
markpC4134XG
"Let me state for the record that we have eaten at the River House many times pre-Covid and the service was great every time. This visit was different.Saturday night my wife and I arrived for dinner and were told there would be a 15-20 min wait for a table on the deck. No problem. We sat at the outside waiting area. During our 40 min wait there were 5 ope..." Read more
3 years ago
JTraden
"Had lunch outside. Enjoyed a grilled fish sandwich and sweet potato fries. The service was outstanding (Kerry) and the prices were reasonable, but a little on the high side."
3 years ago
490joy
"Enjoyed a lovely evening sitting outside celebrating my retirement. Crab dip and kickin shrimp are tasty appetizers, enjoyed lobster pot pie, shrimp and scallop skewer for the main course. Everything was delicious. My Tito American mule was a perfect cocktail."
3 years ago
RobertH453
"My girlfriend took me here for my birthday and we both enjoyed a delicious meal. I had the Butterfish with house rice and broccoli while she had the New England Lobster Roll with house chips. We were greeted by or server, Marisa, in a timely and friendly manner. She took our drink order and gave us time to review the menu without rushing us .She also car..." Read more
3 years ago
John D
"Grabbed a quick lunch for take away on a tour boat, which was awesome. Great fish sandwich, lobster roll and crab cake sandwich. Looking forward to returning."
3 years ago
WxmanMD
"we ate outside on the deck and the view was spectacular. Service was good but the food was only average."
3 years ago
Laura V
"We visited for lunch and enjoyed it very much. I had the onion soup which was a little less cheesy than most, but very tasteful nonetheless. Then I had the patty melt and loved it. The meat was done perfectly and it seemed to be a homemade patty instead of frozen. My husband had a dozen oysters and jambalaya. Both were very good. I would love to try the upst..." Read more
3 years ago
Kathy K
"What an awesome anniversary dinner, our first time to this restaurant. Food was just okay but the atmosphere and the waiter were absolutely wonderful If you go ask for Mark, he is an amazing waiter!!! Thanks for a wonderful experience!!!"
3 years ago
MisterSandals
"We had such a great experience here two years ago that we decided to come back. Unfortunately it will be our last. I get the phrase "island time", but I think we were in a different dimension. Sloooow the entire time. From seating, to drinks, to appetizers, to our meal. I think our meals showed up 45 mins after our apps. I realize we are in differe..." Read more
3 years ago
janecF229MX
"We ate at the Riverhouse on our first evening in Palmetto. The fish tacos were tasty, but the Key Lime Pie was oustanding!"
3 years ago
rickatdinner
"We sat at the Bar with the sun setting to our back and looking over the river. It was a great experience. The Tacos were nice and light with a good amount of Gropper in them."
3 years ago
LFBFish50
"I have ate here multiple times and have always enjoyed it. Recently I ate there before the COVID-19 shut down. I ordered beef tips, they had a lot of fat on the them. Nothing was done to help fix the issue after the staff was made aware. I will continue to go there, just wanted them to be aware ."
4 years ago
_Salt_Lyfe
"Great place right on the water. Friendly staff. Grateful they had a table to accommodate 9 of us. The Lobster Corn Chowder was delicious. Pictured are the lobster which was perfectly cooked and the Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Both very good. Highly recommended."
4 years ago
Honestly4933
"Finally! A fine dining venue in Palmetto on the waterfront!! The new Second Floor delivers an upscale, creative menu in a modern well-designed space. As you'd guess, it is located on the second floor of the Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant at the end of a pier, adjacent to a marina, right on the beautiful Manatee River. The lobster bisque was exceptional; bu..." Read more
4 years ago
Tom B
"This was our 3rd visit and it did not disappoint! The seafood is always fresh, there is a good wine selection and the service is good. It is also a great place for a sunset!"
4 years ago
Journey802978
"You can make a reservation for patio seating, which is great because it guarantees you will be sitting outside. The patio is actual a wooden deck with a great view of the river and right next to the marina so you can watch the boats go by. Fish and chips, pork sliders and grouper tacos -all were delicious. "
4 years ago
Curiosity708536
"the scenic setting is worth a million dollars. The food, the service is not worth much at all. Our waitress was not very pleasant and provided the barest amount of customer service possible. No bread. No water. No return follow up after our meals were delivered. Is everything OK? Do you need anything? She could have cared less.The portion of grouper was extr..." Read more
4 years ago
DBGmichaelsPA
"Excellent choice !!!! Great atmosphere. Beautiful views sitting outside on the deck. Busy place, so make a reservation or plan to wait a bit for a table. Food and service were excellent. Friendly staff. Prompt. Very helpful. Biggest challenge here is parking."
4 years ago
"Recently Lynn and I joined our car club friends for a late group lunch after visiting the nearby Bishop Museum. Service by Lauren was exceptional and flawless. Lynn had the Kickin Shrimp Tacos (soft tacos) which she said was very good ($13) I had the Fishbowl Salmon ($15) which was delightful. The restaurant is at the end of a pier which might be a hike for..." Read more
3 years ago