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255 reviews
4.1/5 average rating
Peggy L
Footprints401944
"I have eaten at Riverhouse Reef & Grill several times. The food is always good. The service has always been good, and the view from an outside table ( and some inside tables) is really beautiful, especially when it is getting close to sunset. I had ribs last time that I ate here and they were surprisingly good. My roommate had the combo platter and she s..." Read more
7 years ago
rslaaliensr
"Our server Kerry was great! We were a group of 12, not easy! I had a salad with grouper pan fried, fish was great but salad was average! The view is very good!!"
7 years ago
jhonesnaps63
"A truly amazing restaurant. We had a wonderful family experience at this truly wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was above world class. We will be eating here again."
7 years ago
DrMike60
"The po' boys have crispy fried shrimp in a toasted bun with a wonderful remoulade that we get a side on top of the stuff smeared on the bun. ( it's that good). Murph was kind enough to leave a carafe of iced tea. Also a hit in any weather. Prices for delicious food ON the water are more than fair. Overall as good as it gets! Enjoy."
7 years ago
Snowbird1945
"This is one of our favorite dining spots. Great staff, food and view. The restaurant is at the end of a long pier in a marina. They have a tram that picks you up and brings you back from the restaurant. You can walk if you wish. Great for our friend who is wheel chair bound."
7 years ago
loveadventure4
"Five of us met at Riverhouse this past Sunday for brunch and to catch up after many years. The restaurant's setting is very pretty with lovely water views. It is set back in the marina, but if you aren't able to walk the distance they have a shuttle. The restaurant itself is bright and attractive. The Sunday brunch menu of breakfast items, is in addition to..." Read more
7 years ago
jmart37588
"Visited this restaurant while looking area over for possible retirement. Was pleasantly surprised by quality of food and attentive service by wait staff. I had surf and turf special which was good and price reasonably. My wife had seafood pasta dish which was excellent. Restaurant......" Read more
7 years ago
SHEMM348
"We were here for Breakfast and Lunch and were throughly satisfied with the service, food, and value. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, especially when it came to table selection outside. Wide selection of food and our group of 3 were all satisfied with their dishes......" Read more
7 years ago
JBernard20
"We enjoyed dinner upstairs, where we were told was finer dining than downstairs with an upscaled menu. The steak and lobster stuffed with crabmeat was delicious' !
The steak was so tender that a diinner knife, not even a steakknife was needed.
The view of the parade from the second floor was terrific!"
7 years ago
Cindy5415
"If you want to eat on the water but don't want to go all the way to the beach, this is a nice option on the river. The views are nice. I personally feel like its a little high priced. I guess you are paying...More"
7 years ago
jimbR6202RJ
"Friendly staff with helpful answers and great spot to watch the afternoon go by. River life boats and sunsets if you're interested."
7 years ago
SWFL-Sunshine
"We had a wonderful lunch on the deck. Our waiter Mark was exceptional! He truly made our dining experience a pleasure.
This was a family gathering with some coming from Tarpon Springs and myself and husband from Fort Myers. The food and service were excellent. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Lots of choices on the menu."
7 years ago
hotfoods54
"Great food and Killer Sunsets... A bit pricey but worfh the money...Palmetto, FL is home to some super farms that supply Organic veggies and very fresh seafood to this Stand Out of a restaurant... If you have a chance to be in the area during the July 4th celebrations annually held, make sure you get a reservation to either this place or across the Manatee R..." Read more
7 years ago
bikehog
"We came with 3 other couples for dinner. We were seated immediately and drink orders were taken promptly. The service throughout the evening was excellent and the food was both large portions and delicious. We had a variety of foods and everyone was happy. The chicken tacos, Lobster Risotto, and Lobster pot pie were particularly well presented and a LOT of f..." Read more
7 years ago
John D
"Wonderful restaurant with great atmosphere that shares exciting sunsets every evening. Our server, Sarah, made our dining experience delightful. Great food and drink."
7 years ago
Marilyn S
"Reserved 3 days previously, only to arrive and find our table in direct sun with the canopy broken. However, we made the best of it and ordered 2 apps which were tasty but tiny. Our main dishes were nicely presented and very good. Our server was attentive as well. Oh, and our bottle of house pinot grigio was only $9 because of happy hour. All in all, a nice..." Read more
7 years ago
990jeanniea
"Whenever I visit family in Florida, I ask to come here. The food and cocktails are very good. I enjoyed the lobster risotto on my last visit. Others in my party love the kickin' chicken, kickin shrimp and the grouper bites. However, I love this...More"
7 years ago
Radmila R
"This restaurant was alright. Nothing to write home about. Nothing on the menu jumped out at me, but the rest of the people were satisfied with their meals. The server was very nice. It is on the water, so the views must be gorgeous. We were there when it was pitch dark."
7 years ago
GrouperMan1
"Kept driving by finally stopped . Why were we driving by ? The food is what it's all about , been back several times . These people know how to treat you ."
7 years ago
wendy11133
"We have been using this restaurant for the last 10.years. It has recently been re vamped. As a result of this the bar down stars was closed.So only the up stairs was open. We were greeted by the hostess who took us to a table outside of our choice. Amazingly a foursome walked in with a dog in a bag to the outside where we were sat. NOT A SERVICE DOG. I WOULD..." Read more
7 years ago
DisappointedFamily_8
"I've been there several times over the years and it has always been good food and service. Tonight our waitress was not very nice and we had two orders that were sent back. My sisters medium well burger was almost raw. It's ok to get things wrong sometimes and it was corrected but a waitress should not argue that there is nothing wrong with the food and have..." Read more
7 years ago
waves40
"Oh my, this is the place to go for the best red fish. It is so good we crave it when we are back home. This restaurant is on the river with an excellent view of sunset. The staff is great and the service unbelievable fast."
7 years ago
Margret f
"excellent food choices, wonderful atmosphere. they have very good fish and chips and the ambrosia is to "die for""
7 years ago
RickHLihue
"The restaurant is at the end f a pier, which makes it so enjoyable to just sit and watch the nice. Access is easy and the pier in excellent condition. There is plenty of parking to either side of the pier with no charge. If...More"
7 years ago
"This restaurant is located right on the Manatee River. If you are lucky enough to score a sunset reservation it is absolutely beautiful! The food is good and reasonably priced. Lunch specials are great! No frills and relaxed atmosphere. No need to dress up!"
7 years ago