The River Bistro

The River Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lori

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Worst experience on Mother's Day. We sat for almost two hours and never got our food. People all around us were having the same issues; either not getting their food or waiting super long. Ones who did get served couldn't even eat the food saying it was gross and inedible. The icing on the cake was when the server hit us with a $31 bill for our beverages stating the manager wanted us to pay for them. After going back and forth with the server, she eventually said she would take care of it. I tipped her $5 only because she did inform us it would be a long wait from the beginning but little did I know the food would never come. Look at all of the other bad reviews on Google. That should be enough to keep you away.
   

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   Alex

   Rhode Island1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We had a 1:45 reservation. We were not seated till 2pm. It took the waiter 30 minutes to attend to us (he was a nice guy not his fault). We were not served for 2 hours. It was so bad that we left without receiving our food. 1:45-3:45 no food, terrible service. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.
   

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   Eugene

   New York City3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and service were subpar. Diner food. The only nice thing about this place is the location by the water.
   

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   Danielle

   Cleveland3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was not impressive at all. Portions were on the small side
   

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   nunu VIP

   Corpus Christi50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot! It’s my go to on a regular and great solo dine in spot
   

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   Kelley

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Walked in with reservations, we were the only ones there, which should have been an indicator of what was to come. Upon arrival the space its was inviting, modernly decorated, beautiful bar by the water. Wonderful spot during Waterfire im sure. We ordered food and the waiter came back to me friend and said they didn't have her food. Then the waiter said some food was frozen before it was cooked and I needed to clarify but he was talking about the walk in customers food. The food was okay, nothing special. Had eggplant parm and chicken empanadas for appetizer. The margarita was good. For the price not worth it. Needs work. The waiter was very nice, but overall this place missed the mark. Apparently it's under new ownership.
   

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   nunu VIP

   Corpus Christi50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great brunch spot whether solo or with a group.
   

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   nunu VIP

   Corpus Christi50 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall the food was amazing and the location overlooking the river. Service was a bit lacking due to it only being two servers assisting a packed restaurant. The servers were really nice with all of the tables they had to handle.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   They were very accommodating to our large group. They were very flexible. They were friendly. The food was fine. I started with chicken empanadas, they were pretty good. I had chicken Parm with pasta which was a good choice. Two people got bistro tips, and in their opinion it was OK. Overall, I would recommend.
   

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    ailton

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Great experience great vibes overall we had a great time
    

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