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Maxwell's on the River, Muscatine, IA

Maxwell's on the River

4.7
4.7
116 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine of Maxwell's at the River is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, the Modern American menu showcases the finest in Muscatine dining in the heart of downtown. Enjoy the sweeping Mississippi River views gathering with friends or meeting other like-minded travelers and locals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (563) 770-7005
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tessa Crookshanks
  • Catering
    From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine at The Merrill Hotel is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, your event menu will showcase the finest in Muscatine dining while catering to special dietary needs including kosher meals, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Let our team of highly skilled event planners craft the perfect menu for your next event.
  • Area
    Davenport
  • Cross Street
    Chestnut and West Mississippi
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our garage behind the building or an open lot to the West of the property
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  • Quad Cities

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxwell's on the River offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food," "great service," and "amazing drinks." Situated in a modern hotel with scenic river views, the restaurant impresses with "top-notch" dishes, including Ahi tuna and French onion soup. Guests appreciate the pleasant ambiance and accommodating staff.

116 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful decor (especially with the Christmas decorations). Seated immediately - we had reserved a table for an early dinner and were the only guests at that time. Waiter was very personable and helpful regarding menu items. We ordered 2 drinks and were very disappointed: Not a lot of bang for your bucks, so to speak. Way too pricey for what we received. Minuscule amounts compared to what other fine dining establishments serve. Food was excellent, however. Ahi tuna, scallops, and side of lobster mac & cheese. All delicious and expertly plated. Dessert was turtle cheesecake and a large portion at that! Scrumptious! All in all, a pleasant experience. We do believe improvements in alcoholic beverages/cocktails are needed. One other suggestion is to serve some sort of bread (rolls, breadsticks, assorted muffins, mini baguettes, etc.), the amount commensurate to # of guests. It’s a welcoming touch that most diners expect. Other than that, we enjoyed our dinner and time spent!

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  2. Roger

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere is always top notch. we'll be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was unexpectedly excellent! I would definitely recommend giving Maxwell’s a try!

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  4. Charles

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top quality food and service. I ate at the bar and had the roasted chicken.

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  5. TannetteH

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place. Wonderful service. Great food. I will absolutely eat here again. I would say that the food description is hard to understand. They don’t have tons of gluten free but there is plenty of choices.

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  6. Janet

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice location. The river is across the road and there was abundant parking. Ambience inside was pleasant. Service was outstanding. The server took time to insure that some of the menu items I was considering were appropriate for my diet. The fresh salad with fruit was delicious as was the Cuban sandwich (without cheese). The restrooms were clean. We will return if we find ourselves in the area again (our grandson was playing soccer in Muscatine).

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  7. Mary Beth

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was delicious and very reasonably priced. My man loved the breakfast tacos, while I went with traditional eggs and bacon. In addition, we had appetizers as well and they were also excellent. The French onion soup was some of the best I've ever tasted. Crab cakes were very good too!!

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  8. Walter

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maxwell’s is located in a very modern upscale hotel located along the Mississippi river. The views of the river are really nice. We were staying at a COE campground about 13 miles from Muscatine. We have a small 25 foot RV and we were able to park it directly across the street from the hotel. We were very pleased with the quality of food and service at Maxwell’s. My wife had a shrimp and pasta dish and I had the Ahi tuna. We will return if our travels take us back through Muscatine. We highly recommend going there if you are traveling through the area.

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  9. Kathie

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My book club meets here monthly. We like the food and always have good service. We do miss some of items that are only available at lunch time such as the shrimp tacos.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Notch!!! .

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FAQs

Maxwell's on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (563) 770-7005.

Maxwell's on the River is rated 4.7 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Maxwell's on the River

119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut and West Mississippi
  • Area
    Davenport
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our garage behind the building or an open lot to the West of the property
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tessa Crookshanks
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (563) 770-7005
  • Catering
    From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine at The Merrill Hotel is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, your event menu will showcase the finest in Muscatine dining while catering to special dietary needs including kosher meals, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Let our team of highly skilled event planners craft the perfect menu for your next event.
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