The River Bistro

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

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   nunu VIP

   Corpus Christi49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 April 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 11 April 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 Christi49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 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 Christi49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 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 15 February 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 15 February 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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   Karen VIP

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Dined here on Valentine's Day. The food we ordered was brought out promptly and was very good. Great staff - everyone was really attentive and friendly.
   

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   Justin

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   What an awful Valentine's Day experience. We showed up promptly for our reservation and there was only one other couple there so we thought great, we'll be able to get right in and out. We were seated without menu's and the waiter disappeared, so I had to go track down my own. The waiter finally came out from the back after 25 minutes to take our drink order and food orders. After waiting another 45 minutes, we never received any drink or food. Several other couples sat down and waited for long periods of time and ended up leaving having never received any food or drinks. We ended up leaving after waiting over an hour and in that time we never saw anyone get any food or drinks other than a water. Keep in mind, by the time left, there were only a few other couples there so they were not busy what so ever. No one working seemed to have any sense of urgency and if they are having issues in the kitchen, then the drink should be flowing. We loved coming here when it was the River Social but it seems the new owners under the new name have no clue how to run a restaurant. We'll never be back.
   

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   Carolyn

   Philadelphia1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   I was required to make a reservation but when I went in 20 mins late for it, it was dead which should have been my first indication to turn around and leave. We ordered a margarita (simple enough or at least we thought) and it took way too long to make which the new server( who was doing everything alone mind you) stated he never made one before. When we tasted it, it tasted like a cup or tequila and orange juice, no “margarita”ness to it at all. I ordered the surf and turf which came with what looked and tasted like boxed mashed potatoes and the steak tips tasked like the only attempted season was to drench them in garlic and garlic juice. The shrimp was over cooked. We also orders a chicken cesear salad which can out with the chicken looking like it was cooked 2 days prior and then left on the counter and someone still managed to have raw parts in it. DO NOT GO HERE! This place was a terrible experience 10/10 DO NOT recommend!!!
   

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    ReAnn

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 30 November 2024

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

    Terrible food. Not worth the money or the parking. The restaurant itself is dirty. The window sils are covered in dirt and hairs and every utensil or glass was dirty. Do not go here. The food tasted and looked like it was cooked out of a microwave with food from dollar tree. Way too expensive and so so disappointing.
    

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