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River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, Wethersfield, CT

River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

4.2
4.2
3180 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
At River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, a multi-tiered deck will allow those who wish to dine alfresco a spectacular, panoramic view of the river and the Putnam Bridge. The views are equally sensational from the interior space where every table in the dining room and every seat in the bar enjoy the magnificence of the setting.

River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar features Prime Steaks and fabulously prepared Italian food, including house-made fresh pasta, wood-fired artisanal pizzas, locally-sourced seafood, and beautifully handcrafted desserts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 257-3344
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    River’s private event venue is the ideal space for corporate and social events! From full day business meetings to birthday parties, baby showers and more, it is the perfect location for all. River can accommodate small private parties of 20, up to 80 at banquet rounds, and even larger parties of 150 for cocktail style events. Our talented staff will make sure that your special event is a success! PRIVATE EVENT SPACES Columbia Boardroom 14- 22 guests Best suited for: Seated lunches/dinners, meetings Atrium 20-60 guests Best suited for: Cocktail parties, seated/buffet lunches and dinners, birthdays, showers, etc Great Meadow Room 25-90 guests Best suited for: Corporate and social seated/buffet lunches and dinners, showers, birthdays etc.
  • Neighborhood
    Wethersfield
  • Cross street
    Inside of the CBS Building, Just off Exit 26 on I-91
  • Parking details
    Since Putnam Park is an office building, most of the 600 parking spots are empty when it’s time for Happy Hour or dinner, so free parking is never a problem. Please remember, because there is so much parking, the lot could appear to be almost empty and yet there could be, literally, hundreds of people inside and on the deck, enjoying the party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Five Course Experience

    $130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Time to send off 2024 with the Ultimate Experience that it deserves! That’s where we come in! Join us for champagne, live music, & a carefully curated 5-Course Dining Experience, ensuring the proper goodbye and welcoming of the New Year! With seating available from 7:30 to 9:30pm, enjoy a carefully created, explosive five course prix-fixe menu that’ll have your tastebuds living in 2025 already! Everything is made in-house and made with expert precision! To view our menu, including our favorites like our stuffed Salmon Anthony to our juicy Riviera Filet, please visit our website! Enjoy a champagne toast & the soothing and exciting live music from the Mark Fusco Band Trio, who will be serenading the dining room right into the New Year!
  • River's New Year's Eve Four Course Early Seating

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Four Course Early Seating New Year’s Eve (4:30pm - 6:00pm seatings) Love New Year’s Eve, but can’t stand staying up until midnight? We totally get that, and that’s why, we have a special package just for you! With seatings available from 4:30pm - 6pm, enjoy an early New Year’s Eve, with a special, four-course menu, created with New Year’s Eve in mind! Start off with a light and delicious salad of your choice, move on to a heart-warming soup, like our classic Lobster Bisque! After that, enjoy some delicious entrées, like our Riviera Filet or our completely vegan & delicious Beet Wellington! Lastly, enjoy a complimentary champagne toast while you enjoy a decadent dessert from our extremely talented pastry team!
  • "Be Basic Brunch" Package (for parties over 7)

    $20.61 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Due to the size of your party, we can only offer our Family-Style Brunch packages! Choose from three different packages that will suit your party the best, and we'll have your feast ready approx. 15 minutes after your reservation! . . "BE BASIC" PACKAGE includes platters to share family-style: - Fluffy scrambled eggs - Crispy bacon - Juicy breakfast sausage - River's Home Fries - Stacks of Pancakes, dusted in powdered sugar - Your feast will be presented to you 15 mins after your scheduled reservation so you can focus on what matters: spending time with friends and family! - More items can be ordered upon arrival, including items from kid's menu! - Additional items will be charged.

What 3,180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar offers stunning views of the Connecticut River, creating a picturesque dining experience. While the food receives mixed reviews, some patrons rave about the "prime NY Strip" and "lobster rolls with fries-spectacular." The atmosphere is often praised, described as "breathtaking" with a "beautiful and serene setting."

3,180 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful end of year staff appreciation brunch. Ive been here for breakfast and brunch in the past and it was good.. not so good when I bring larger groups. But today was phenomenal! They served our table brunch foods in serving size bowls, So everyone has their food at one time and everyone's was hot There was plenty left over and they urged us to take it home. The host, to the waitstaff were great, friendly and shared their appreciation for choosing them for our event. We will be back in March for our quarter review check-in on our business goals. Thank you!

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  2. Bryan

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Christmas. The mushroom ravioli and braised short rib was absolutely delicious.

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  3. Ralph

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very much enjoyed the Christmas special menu meals.

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  4. LisaC

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow. Waiter was not attentive. She would disappear for long periods of time. Could not tell my husband what dark beers they had. The Calamari was terrible! Main courses were good.

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  5. Brenda

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been here several times. Never a poor experience - always fantastic!

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful server, and quality wine, as well as very well prepared food. Delicious! In addition, there is a wonderful view of the Connecticut River. Wonderful restaurant!

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  7. Terri

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and ambience are always good, and the Christmas decorations are wonderful. Service wasn't so great even though it was quiet when we arrived. However, we will be back.

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  8. Erind

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not impressed only the view was nice, all the food was salty,

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  9. Frank

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is located within an office building off of an exit on ramp. The view from some of the tables is spectacular, but I'm not sure if that alone would justify coming here. The prices are unreasonable especially given the quality of the food and service. This restaurant fails to offer fine dining and should instead offer casual dining and beer and wine. Even the alcoholic beverages fall short.

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  10. Lodewijk

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and quite affordable brunch menu. We had the kids in tow and while they didn't have a kids' brunch menu, my kids loved "The Wethersfield" and "The Glastonbury." My only quibble would be to maybe create a kids' brunch menu because the portions are enormous; still, the prices were so reasonable that we didn't mind paying full price even if there was a bit of leftover food. A huge hit overall - we'll definitely be back!

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FAQs

River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 257-3344.

River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 3180 OpenTable diners.

River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

100 Great Meadow Rd, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Inside of the CBS Building, Just off Exit 26 on I-91
  • Neighborhood
    Wethersfield
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Since Putnam Park is an office building, most of the 600 parking spots are empty when it’s time for Happy Hour or dinner, so free parking is never a problem. Please remember, because there is so much parking, the lot could appear to be almost empty and yet there could be, literally, hundreds of people inside and on the deck, enjoying the party.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 257-3344
  • Private party facilities
    River’s private event venue is the ideal space for corporate and social events! From full day business meetings to birthday parties, baby showers and more, it is the perfect location for all. River can accommodate small private parties of 20, up to 80 at banquet rounds, and even larger parties of 150 for cocktail style events. Our talented staff will make sure that your special event is a success! PRIVATE EVENT SPACES Columbia Boardroom 14- 22 guests Best suited for: Seated lunches/dinners, meetings Atrium 20-60 guests Best suited for: Cocktail parties, seated/buffet lunches and dinners, birthdays, showers, etc Great Meadow Room 25-90 guests Best suited for: Corporate and social seated/buffet lunches and dinners, showers, birthdays etc.
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