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The River Grille, Bristol,

The River Grille

4.1
4.1
188 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
With its lofty dimensions, exquisite wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the Harbourside, The River Grille is one of Bristol’s most elegant dining venues – famed for its superb steaks, vibrant ambience and unique setting.

And with musical entertainment in the form of live piano on Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes, it is easy to see why The River Grille is among the best restaurants in Bristol.

The River Grille’s menus showcase the finest seasonal ingredients, locally sourced and simply but deliciously prepared. Highlights include fresh fish and seafood – with specials that include the catch of the day from the nearby fishing port of Brixham – and deliciously tender steaks made from 28 day aged West Country beef, all expertly barbecued on a Josper grill.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, British, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
    0117 900 7844
  • Website
    https://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-bristol-hotel/dining
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Pawel Mikolajczewski
  • Location
    Prince Street, Narrow Key, Bristol, BS1 4QF
  • Area
    Bristol
  • Parking details
    The cost of the NCP car park next door to The River Grille is discounted to 50% for our diners, or £5, depending on which is cheaper.
  • Public transit
  • Entertainment
    The River Grille boasts a traditional, modern to classical pianist every Friday night, Saturday we have a Jazz trio or duo and again on Sunday Lunchtimes we have a talented and lively modern pianist.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Lunch

    GBP 29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With its lofty dimensions, exquisite wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the Harbourside, The River Grille is one of Bristol’s most elegant dining venues – famed for its superb steaks, vibrant ambience and unique setting.

  • Afternoon Tea

    GBP 25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Relax and take in the sights of the Harbourside as you savour our Afternoon Tea in the chic modern setting of The River Grille restaurant. Served on gorgeous crockery, our traditional scones with Cornish clotted cream and jam, miniature cakes, and finger sandwiches are sure to delight.

Menu

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What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

188 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    Devon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Shame about the service, we were well welcomed but never got desert menu and plates were not cleared quickly. Exceptional food and wine selection

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  2. PennyB

    Bristol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My sister and I love to come here when we meet up in Bristol. The menu is varied and all choices are good. The service is excellent and discreet. Sometimes, if we are lucky, there is a pianist. A lucky find and a good place to sit and watch people outside.

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  3. BigJohn

    Cambridge

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice setting overlooking riverfront - friendly staff and pleasing atmosphere - good starters, but we had seafood main courses which despite good quality core ingredients could have been better - sauces didn't quite hit the mark. Otherwise very good.

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  4. CathyB

    Bristol

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for a Sunday Carvery, we were first to be served, the plates were cold and good tepid. We did mention this to staff on departure. Very disappointing as always had a good experience in the past.

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  5. JmhTW1

    London

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 13 August 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice location with huge windows to watch the world go by. Sadly a bit of building work outside, but nothing the restaurant could control. Service was mostly good. Unfortunately my fillet steak was rather over cooked and I was given an end piece which was falling apart (stringy and tough), rather than 1 decent piece of meat. If I’m going to pay £25 for 6oz of meat it needs to be a good cut, and cooked to order (medium rare not medium well). Replaced without question, but when the new steak had been cooked my mum had finished her main course. Not ideal, no offer of a coffee etc to compensate. Not likely to return.

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  6. Disappointing

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful Well worth a visit Had an amazing time Xxxx

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  7. CarlM

    Bristol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered seafood skillet and honestly was worth every penny absolutely delicious dish.

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  8. GaryS

    Bristol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    On arrival, kept waiting a bit to be seated, felt that staff could of acknowledged us at least ! Once seated things improved ( other than miserable looking waiter pushing my mothers seat back under the table when she was up on her feet talking-she is disabled! Which I thought was rude!) apart from that food was beautiful, lad on carvers was cheerful and accommodating and the waitresses and manager was outstanding. Very good overall, will recommend...will be back!! 👍🏼

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  9. AnneC

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 June 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere and attentive service. The wine and the scallops starter were lovely. The veggie main course was interesting and tasty but not special, I would go for fish next time. Also had a children's menu which had to be requested from the server. I don't know if they had accessible toilets but the entrance was flat. Watch out for cobblestones in the harbour but that's not a reflection on the Grille House of course.

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  10. Yeti

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 May 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a must, they have never given us a bad experience, 3rd visit always spot on. Staff are very attentive and polite.

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The River Grille is rated 4.1 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The River Grille

Prince Street, Narrow Key, Bristol, BS1 4QF

Additional information

  • Area
    Bristol
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, British, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The cost of the NCP car park next door to The River Grille is discounted to 50% for our diners, or £5, depending on which is cheaper.
  • Public transit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pawel Mikolajczewski
  • Entertainment
    The River Grille boasts a traditional, modern to classical pianist every Friday night, Saturday we have a Jazz trio or duo and again on Sunday Lunchtimes we have a talented and lively modern pianist.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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