River Pavilion

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

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

   The view is outstanding and the best of the Hudson Valley. Enjoy the river and wide open space under the shelter with heaters and fireplaces to keep it cozy. The Shakshuka eggs were over cooked but the tomato sauce was tasty and on point. Eggs Benedict was the winner at our table with the wood fired pizza coming in second place.
   

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   Andrea

   New York City

   12 reviews

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   1.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 10 October 2024

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

   Unfortunately the night that we chose to dine at The River Pavilion the menu was changing the next day and they were out of more than half of their offerings. The selections were dismal and the food was not great. I'm shocked that during a conversation with the hostess during the day she did not give me this info or the option of canceling??? I would have met our friends at one of the many other fine restaurants in the area. The restaurant is a lovely open air concept on the river with beams above. The pigeons nesting up their pooped on my husbands head. We will not be dining there again.
   

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   Cate

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 October 2024

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

   I loved so many things - Looking forward to going back❤️
   

   River PavilionResponded on 8 October 2024

   Thanks for the feedback, Cate! We're thrilled to hear that you loved so many aspects of your visit to River Pavilion. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Meredith

   New York City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 October 2024

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

   This was a disappointing meal in a beautiful setting. Feel like this place has gone downhill since it opened, or maybe I am misremembering my first experience.
   

   River PavilionResponded on 8 October 2024

   Thank you for sharing your experience at River Pavilion. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't live up to your previous ones. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to review and improve our offerings and services. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
   

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   Rachel

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 2 October 2024

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

   A hidden gem! A great evening out for my birthday. Beautiful views of the Hudson and a great atmosphere
   

   River PavilionResponded on 8 October 2024

   Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at River Pavilion. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the views and the atmosphere. We always strive to create a memorable experience for our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable evenings out.
   

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   veronica

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 September 2024

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

   Food could be a bit more varied and better. Staff could be trained!! Great attitude but not training
   

   River PavilionResponded on 2 October 2024

   Hey Veronica, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our staff's attitude, but we're sorry to hear that you found our food a bit limited and expected more variety. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more satisfying experience. Best regards, River Pavilion Management Team
   

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   Rob

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 27 September 2024

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

   They need to improve the bar service. Our party of three order one mixed drink, a glass of wine and a liter of beer. The mixed drink came out first and after 15 minutes or more and two visits, one from the hostess and the other from the waitress the wine and beer finally came out. The beer order was wrong when it came, but the waitress fixed it at no charge. We really like this place, the staff is very nice, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. They just need to get a bartender who gives a crap about doing their job correctly.
   

   River PavilionResponded on 2 October 2024

   Thanks for visiting us at River Pavilion! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, atmosphere, and service. We're sorry to hear about the delay in your mixed drink and the mistake with your beer order. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad it was fixed quickly. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll use it to improve our service. We look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   Donna

   New York City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 8 September 2024

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

   Beautiful open space on The Hudson River. Great food and service. Extremely charming and memorable.
   

   River PavilionResponded on 15 September 2024

   Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the space on the river and found our food and service to be great. Your kind words truly made our day! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, River Pavilion Management Team
   

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   Nancy

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 September 2024

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

   This was my second visit to the river, Pavilion, and it was better than my first experience. The first time I went, I was impressed by the ambience and the views, but the food was mediocre. This time the food overall was much better I just ordered eggs, bacon, and grilled toast from the sides part of the menu and was very happy. My dining companions had burgers which they loved, and the other had avocado toast eggs Benedict which she declared was the best eggs Benedict she had had in a long time.  Overall, on a beautiful Sunday morning, I couldn’t imagine a nicer place to have a brunch. 
   

   River PavilionResponded on 15 September 2024

   Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to River Pavilion. It's wonderful to know that you and your dining companions had a great brunch experience. We strive to provide the best food and service to our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We're grateful for your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable brunch.
   

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    Kelley

    Austin

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

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

    You are paying out the nose for a view of the Hudson river. The same view you get for free from Kingston Point Beach. The food was delicious, especially the crab cake Benny, but over $20 for avocado toast. Wood fired pizza was good. The cocktails were meh. A Bellini with imperceptible peach and gunky raspberry purée stuck at the bottom. A dull Bloody Mary. Check your bill, they charged me for a hot coffee I never ordered. Service was what I would expect from a bad diner. Dirty plates stayed too long, waited for the bill too long. It was S L O W and waitress still couldn’t keep up. Drinks were slow. Food was out fast though. I don’t think I’ll go back unless they really up their service and cocktail game to match the price point. At this cost everything should be impeccable.
    

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    River PavilionResponded on 15 September 2024

    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our food, but apologize for service issues you experienced. We're committed to improving and your feedback is valuable. We hope for another chance to provide you with a better experience. Best, The Management Team at River Pavilion
    

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