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River City Grille
Centrally located on Route 9 in scenic Irvington, this bustling restaurant entices it's guests with an eclectic menu of creatively presented seasonal dishes. The decor is stylish with funky oversized banquets, tile inlayed floors & a copper top bar. A creative drink menu & a global wine list round out the experience.
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66 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 66 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(37)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(37)
- fit for foodies(17)
- good for groups(17)
- kid-friendly(17)
- great for lunch(8)
- great for brunch(7)
River City Grille Reviews List
Review 1 for River City Grille
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we've been several times - consistently good!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for River City Grille
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner was excellent. Everyone choose from the evening's specials. Butternut squash soup was outstanding, as were the all of our entrees.
Attention was paid to my husband's request for gluten free. Wait staff was prepared with information to help in the selection.
Looking forward to our next visit."
Attention was paid to my husband's request for gluten free. Wait staff was prepared with information to help in the selection.
Looking forward to our next visit."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"2nd time there. Once dinner one brunch. Both great."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was delicious the place is very casual."
Dined on 4/22/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were a party of 6 and had
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a party of 6 and had the good fortune of snagging a corner banquette which always makes for great conversation and revelry.
The service was friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and perfectly timed. Drinks were always freshened prior to the food arrival, which is KEY
in my book. The food was diverse and inventive. The meat and potato lovers were as pleased as those enjoying more of an ethnic flavor.
We were old friends catching up, and never felt rushed. Start to finish, a very enjoyable evening."
The service was friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and perfectly timed. Drinks were always freshened prior to the food arrival, which is KEY
in my book. The food was diverse and inventive. The meat and potato lovers were as pleased as those enjoying more of an ethnic flavor.
We were old friends catching up, and never felt rushed. Start to finish, a very enjoyable evening."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
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Review 6 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
On a Saturday night at 7 PM
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On a Saturday night at 7 PM the noise level was so high it was difficult to carry on a conversation at our table.
The service was chaotic; several different people took our food and drink orders. The person who brought the food to our table had no idea what each of us ordered. While the food was good, the ambiance and service truly detracted from the dining experience."
The service was chaotic; several different people took our food and drink orders. The person who brought the food to our table had no idea what each of us ordered. While the food was good, the ambiance and service truly detracted from the dining experience."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
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Review 7 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nive Anniversay Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate there for the first time as a Plsn B anniversary meal. We were very pleasantly surprised. It's a cozy place with very friendly, attentive, but not bothersome service.
The whole experience was perfect and we'll go back again without a doubt."
The whole experience was perfect and we'll go back again without a doubt."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly local restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time visiting and the food was as good as the first visit. Friendly staff, lots of locals, pleasant atmosphere. Goods for light meal or full dinner."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice, low-key atmosphere.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice, low-key atmosphere. The service was very attentive without being pushy, food choices were diverse and satisfying. Definitely would return."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was not cooked well,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was not cooked well, meatballs came cold inside."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
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Review 11 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top Quality Without Pretension
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"River City is the rare combination of a neighborhood restaurant and "foodie's choice." Friendly staff who know their clientele if one is a "regular" but are warm and friendly to strangers. The eclectic menu reflects the owner's interest in different cuisines and combines "comfort" foods with some more edgy choices, while not being so extensive that it dilutes quality. And the ingredients are always fresh and top-notch.
In short, unpretentious quality. Well worth the money and a drive to Irvington, even if you are not a "neighbor.""
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
River City Grill is a good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"River City Grill is a good place to bring kids -- they have a extensive kids' menu and crayons for kids to draw while waiting. I had the Hudson Restaurant Week special menu and the almond cake was very moist."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food was good, service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was good, service was good. i had pork tacos which were spicy and excellent. recommend it"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
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Review 14 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was very good. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good. The wait staff couldn't have been more helpful. One of the best service I have ever experienced."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our group had a fine time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group had a fine time at the River City Grille."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently excellent Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently excellent Love their Simply grilled entrees"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed our meal very much.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our meal very much. We have been here before but not for several years. It was worth the trip. We had fish tacos which were very tasty and hamburgers which were juicy and delicious."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The fish tacos were very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The fish tacos were very good and the menu was quite extensive with something in every price category."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Secret find in Irvington!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good times, cozy bar and very good food. I will return."
Dined on 01/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is always a "go to" retaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is always a "go to" retaurant for a guaranteed enjoyable dinner in a very relaxed atmosphere. The food is consistantly good and the service on point."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All good service no rushing,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All good service no rushing, food was all good. Third time at the restaurant
We will go again. Lou"
We will go again. Lou"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for River City Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very appealing menu with a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very appealing menu with a twist on the traditional. Many good things to pick from. Food was extremely tasty, and makes you want to go back to try your other choice. Pricing was on the high side. And check when you make your reservation, they don't always give open table points. Something I have not gotten a response back from from Open Table."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for River City Grille
Based on the average of (44) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic