The outdoor dining patio has an insanely beautiful view of the Connecticut River. The view surpassed some of the best Oceanside restaurants we’ve been to. I think the sunset hour made it special with the perfect warm light and orange skies.
Indoor seating also has views from pretty much all directions, and the seating farther inside is on a raised platform affording the same views. Still, the outdoor vibe beats the indoor…
They explicitly state on the reservation that outdoors seating is first come first serve.
Son highly recommend a reservation and go about 20-30 min early.

Food was a mixed experience. Some dishes were great others not so much. Dessert was okay.
Service was slow but servers were somewhat attentive.

Celebrated a birthday here and had a lovely experience. The restaurant itself is so pretty and overlooks the river which gave us great views throughout the meal. The food was amazing, with decent sized portions. For appetizers we got the tempura broccoli, the goat cheese fritters, and the whipped ricotta. The goat cheese fritters were the best and perfectly creamy and fried. For dinner the ragu was yummy and the picaña steak was perfectly done and so tender and flavorful. Our server was attentive, though accidentally gave us the happy hour menu and then had to come back to tell us happy hour was only at the bar so we changed our drink orders. Other than that, we had a great experience and delicious drinks and food. Oh and if you order desert, the giant cinnamon roll was truly giant!

We really enjoyed our first visit to River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. The vibe is amazing, and the drinks were excellent. The Pom Pom Martini and Apple Old Fashioned were both well balanced and perfect for the atmosphere.

The food was clearly flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, but temperature was a bit of a letdown. The braised short rib and whipped gold potatoes were cold, though the flavors themselves were great. I also had the 28-day dry-aged Kansas City strip—the taste was bold and empowering, but the cook was uneven. That said, I would absolutely order it again.

Appetizers were a standout. The crispy Gulf shrimp was incredible, and the bread rolls were to die for.

Service made a big difference—Veronica was amazing: attentive, kind, and especially helpful since it was our first time. Management presence was mixed, but overall the experience was positive.

Great drinks, strong flavors, and a beautiful setting. With more consistency in food temperature, this place could really shine. ✨

The atmosphere here is beautiful, with both indoor and outdoor seating that really adds to the overall experience. My husband ordered the steak, and although I’m usually not a fan, I gave it a try—and we both agreed it was absolutely delicious. I had the pasta, which was a bit spicier than I prefer, but it was so good I still finished every bite.
The only downside for me was the drink menu. The drinks didn’t quite match the quality of the food and atmosphere, but I’m hopeful that’s something they’ll improve over time.
Overall, I would definitely return for the food and ambiance alone.

Great place with amazing food and vibes. They chicken Parmesan is cooked to perfection and the view was amazing. Service was 100% what I expected so great job! Please come try out for yourself This place is fantastic! The food is amazing, and the vibe is great. The chicken Parmesan is cooked to perfection, and the view is breathtaking. The service was exactly what I expected, so I’m really impressed. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves good food and a great atmosphere.