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656 reviews
3.9/5 average rating
Tracey G.
Manhattan, NY
H L.
Bradenton, FL
"While we have eaten here numerous times, recently we were seriously disappointed. The slow service and the cold food did not make our Saturday night dinner with friends glow. The waiter apologized and the manager placed the blame on the new kitchen staff. Ultimately that's his responsibility;--("
2 years ago
Sonya K.
Riverview, FL
"The food was barely average. 2 out 5. No seasoning. The service was very friendly and attentive but slow. Understaffed. 3 out of 5. View was beautiful and the restaurant was clean. Too expensive for the food quality."
2 years ago
Nancy W.
Wimauma, FL
"i can't imagine whose idea it was to napalm that wonderful menu that this restaurant used to offer. No more crab cakes? No shrimp pasta chablis? No fresh catch choices? Where are the sides?Three of us came in on Sunday, August 27th with a reservation. Seated immediately outside as there were plenty of tables available. Our server hands us the lunch..." Read more
2 years ago
T.Jason T.
Port Charlotte, FL
"Good view is the only thing I could recommend. Waitress was pleasant but her outfit looked like she was at the pool or beach. Good generic and nothing to write home about. I'll stick to pier 22 where their food and atmosphere is classy and elegant."
2 years ago
Diana W.
Highland charter Township, MI
"Went there for dinner had a reservation and was seated in the back area of restaurant. Our waiter was awful. Ordered our drinks, he brought those and we ordered meal. The meal came to us by another food delivery person not our waiter. Would not matter but wanted bread that we never got for our pasta, and another drink. We ask another waitress to send ou..." Read more
3 years ago
Amie K.
West Arlington, Arlington, TX
"If I'm only putting a rating for the food, it'd be 4.5/5 stars. However, our experience here wasn't the best. Our server Lauren took awhile to get back to us and getting our order in. The food took 35 minutes to come out and we didn't even come at peak hour. The wait would have been okay if Lauren came and told us the ETA of the food, but there was nothing f..." Read more
3 years ago
Eadyn F.
SC, SC
"This was recommended to us by yelp, so we decided to give it a try... I would not come here if your expecting some tasty filling food. The food came in small portions and didn't have much taste to it. It felt like they cared more about the bar and drinks, then they do the actual food. We tried the appetizers (spinach dip, and something else), the spinach dip..." Read more
3 years ago
Joe B.
Farmington, MI
"Blue crab dip appetizer overpriced at $17. People rave about the Lobster Pie. My wife ordered it. I thought it was bland. My shrimp & scallops were also bland as was the lobster chowder. The food could benefit from more layered flavors. Waiter was very good in terms of responsiveness. Perhaps the most disappointing thing was the hostess who seeme..." Read more
4 years ago
Peter B.
Parrish, FL
"Great view of the water but the service was incredibly slow, we had to wait for everything including a menu. I had the grouper sandwich which was marginal at best and overpriced. Maybe not as fancy but I'd recommend Woodys in Ellenton for better service and food."
4 years ago
Ali D.
Tampa, FL
"My family and I were very disappointed with our experience here. We were celebrating my engagement together and it was not ideal. My dad and I both ordered the seafood pasta. I am VERY iffy about ordering pasta at restaurants. I asked the server and she said it was great. The other dishes at the table were fish & chips and fish tacos. The food to..." Read more
4 years ago
Elyse L.
Cougar Mountain, Bellevue, WA
"To preface, the view was good, but the food was only ok. Not horrible, but pretty mediocre compared to what was expected. We had to wait for a long time for our food, especially because our waitress forgot to put our order in. We ended up spending too much time in this restaurant waiting for the food, that wasn't even worth the wait honestly."
4 years ago
M A.
Bradenton, FL
"We called ahead to check wait or make a reservation for outside, was told a reservation wasn't needed. We arrive and was told 15 minutes. 30 minutes later still waiting and 2 girls up front with attitude. Once seated there were 14 open tables. Food was decent but one meal was not as ordered. Good service from server and good view."
4 years ago
Brad P.
Kissimmee, FL
"Place sucks...plain and simple. 2 stars backside my kid liked the shuttle ride over. Don't waste your time..food and service both lackluster..oysters far from fresh..for being on the water...HARD PASS!!"
4 years ago
Beth S.
Westfield, MA
"I gave the Riverhouse a second chance as I was told it is under new ownership. I was very disappointed as were my dinner guests in the quality and presentation of our dinners. The "butter Fish" was not prepared as stated in the menu. Instead of marinated and caramelized fish with mango salsa, the fish was bland, pale and soggy. The shrimp and..." Read more
5 years ago
Derinda C.
FL, FL
"Always wanted to try this spot and this evening I got a chance too. Needless to say it was a major disappointment. First off, the shuttle driver was so sweet. John gets two thumbs up. The hostesses were unfriendly and they should work on greeting people. After waiting a few mins we were sat. The hostess threw the menus on table and dipped. Being a former wai..." Read more
5 years ago
Jim V.
Martinsburg, WV
"12+ year customer - sadly worst experience here in all those years. 2 hours for a simple lunch with excuse that family with baby came in after us required the baby food right away and a table got wrong bill which caused management to be unable to correct. So why a restaurant which 2 other waiters passed multiple times with many meals didn't fix ours we w..." Read more
5 years ago
Courtnie C.
Santa Monica, CA
"I ordered the grouper blackened with aioli, crab dip and Caesar salad. We had poor service topped with poor food execution (cold, no drink refills, not clearing the plates, incorrect or missing sides, etc.). The waitress didn't apologize for the inconveniences or get the manager as she indicated. It's a nice location but we will not be back."
5 years ago
Clifford L.
St Petersburg, FL
"Food not great! French onion soup was a cup not a bowl, had little to no cheese and came out warm not hot! Pastrami Ruben how do you serve a Ruben without saurkraut and if your serving a Ruben what restaurant does not have thousand island dressing? Really? Chicken salad sandwich looked like the chicken went in a blender! Great location got the two stars, foo..." Read more
5 years ago
Diane L.
Venice, FL
"Dined at 2nd Floor, Riverhouse's new upstairs concept. It was forgettable unfortunately. I was really wanting to love this experience as there are so few finer dining options in the immediate area. The atmosphere was terrible, we were seated all the way around the corner from the main dining room in an area that has potential, except there are couches direct..." Read more
6 years ago
Janice E.
Ruskin, FL
"The Waterfront Restaurant has a beautiful ambiance which sits on the river. However, the food last evening was not so good. I ordered fish & chips and was totally disappointed. The 2 large pieces of fish were very dark in color and tasted burnt. It tasted like it was cooked in old oil & was way overcooked. The french fries were cooked perfectly thou..." Read more
6 years ago
Ryan R.
Dallas, TX
"First time here. Ordered a New York strip with Risotto and asparagus with a lobster tail. The steak I ordered Medium RARE. Came out well done and staff and manager kept harassing me about cooking another one or taking it off the bill. $45 before tax and not including my other guests and drinks. Little pricey for what I got and the waitress was just anno..." Read more
6 years ago
Byron S.
South Pasadena, FL
"This used to be one of our favorite restaurants. They have changed their menu and cut the choices. The selections of seafood are not of the quality they used to be. My wife's fish was served that over cooked she could not eat it and had to send it back. We hadn't been for several months due to illness and after this experience have taken it off our list of f..." Read more
7 years ago
Tcb C.
Bradenton, FL
"This place has always done a good job. Have frequented it often and was looking forward to spending Easter there having brunch. Made a reservation on 5 April over the phone. Spoke with a woman who advised me to get there early because brunch ended at two. Had quite the conversation with her, spoke about the area we'd like to be seated, etc. She reserved us..." Read more
7 years ago
Cheryl K.
Littleton, CO
"I took my family there to celebrate my parent's anniversary, we were all impressed with the lovely view from the great table they gave us. But the view is where the good ended.Our waiter was stoned...so you can imagine the quality of service we received...slow, forgotten, etc. No one's food was hot...not one of the 7 meals. Flavors were pretty..." Read more
7 years ago
"We used to love this place and visited regularly, but the recent changes are most unwelcome. Now, for example, instead of entrees coming with a choice of two sides, they already come with a pre-decided side that makes zero sense: Who serves teriyaki butterfish or sesame-ginger salmon with Spanish rice?! Why does mahi with poblano sauce come with parmesan p..." Read more
2 years ago