My wife and I decided a long weekend trip out of town was in order, so we travelled to Fredericksburg, VA for some quiet down time along the Rappahannock River. For dinner on our first night, we opted to give Brocks Riverside Grill a try and we were not disappointed. Our waitress, Mckewen, was super friendly and helpful with both ordering selections when both of us have Shellfish allergies and later pairing our entrees with wines. For starters, we ordered drinks. My wife ordered a glass of Chardonnay and I ordered a Spicy Margarita. We shared an appetizer of Crispy Brussel Sprouts and bread rolls that came with a delicious oil and garlic dipping sauce. The main dining area was sparsely attended by other dinner patrons, with large windows to one side overlooking the river. For entrees, my wife selected the Roasted Beet Poke Bowl which she described as "light and refreshing" and I ordered the 16-oz Marinated Ribeye, cooked to Medium along with sides of mixed Seasonal Vegetables (sliced Zucchini & Squash) and Redskins Mashed potatoes with an order of mushrooms to go on top of the steak. I also ordered a nice glass of Merlot wine to go with it. The portions were generous, and the entrees perfectly prepared, and very tasty. If there was any fault at all, it was that the ribeye was a little too laden with a ring of fat rather than simply marbled, but otherwise no complaints. For dessert, I ordered a slice of Key Lime Pie and my wife ordered Crème Brûlée. Both were appealing to the eye and each bite beckoned us to take another bite. It is certainly someplace we would go to again. read more

Wanted to walk the river trail and do dinner before so we picked Brock's since it has a nice view of the river. We sat in the section that was open to the outdoor elements and got a seat right by the wall overlooking the river. Quick to get seated and host was very nice. We had a wonderful waitress. She was friendly and attentive. Food came out quickly and it all tasted good. The spinach and crab dip was a bit salty for the pita but the dip was good. We both got a salmon salad and it was a nice large portion that was full of flavor. Would definitely stop back. Might need to get the fried chicken sandwich next time! read more

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This was our first time here, we sat out on the outdoor patio by the river. All of the staff were great. We had a burger and the steak salad. Both of them were perfect. Looking forward to coming back again. read more

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We love Brock's Riverside Grill. We went for happy hour and they accommodated an allergy and a different protein request...... This seems to be our go to several times since we moved to Fredericksburg.... We love sitting at the bar. Great service and yummy menu!! read more

While in Fredericksburg Brocks seemed like the place to try so had to give it a try! They have a huge indoor seating area as well as a bar but we opted for the outdoor patio on the back porch! We had to wait about 15minutes but it was worth it for the views!! You can see the river flowing perfectly and it really felt amazing on a fall weather day. They had a bunch of high tops to ensure you can see the views perfectly. The service was great and all the staff were very friendly too. They have a very large menu with a ton of options but I opted for the fried chicken sandwich with fries. It was really good, tasted nice and crispy and the fries were cooked to perfection. I would definitely come back when I'm Fredericksburg again! read more

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Fabulous roasted chicken with the brown butter sauce. Cooked perfectly, very moist and the skin was perfect as was the truffles Mac and cheese. But don't order their Old Fashioneds. Totally lame but cheap. The dinner for both of us was excellent. read more

Thank you Carleigh and all the staff for an amazing experience! The Juggins' wedding was amazing! The bartender and servers were attentive and ensured that every guest had a great dining experience. The atmosphere was awesome, and kudos to the DJ!! My husband and I will make sure to visit again. Thank you, The Alford's read more

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The service was awful, the food is always cold and MOST IMPORTANTLY the bouncers are too aggressive they need to seriously figure out how to handle situations instead of beating up innocent civilians read more

That is suppose to be asparagus... Went and picked up 3 orders to go. I have dined in many times as well for brunch and dinner over the years. Service has plummeted at Brock's and the food has taken a turn south as well. It is a shame as this place has been an excellent choice for a nice place to go have a meal for years. When a restaurant charges the prices Brock's charges, there is an expectation of great service, food, and a nice "we appreciate your patronage" attitude that is no longer a part of the Brock's experience. Brock's management, please do better. read more

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Place isn't ADA compliant. The two stalls in the women's bathroom are the same width. Don't come here if you use a mobility aide. read more

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Good atmosphere, good food, would deff come back!. So now I have to write more .. but it's a spot to check out.

Went for happy hour on a Friday evening. Sat outside in their bar area overlooking the river. The happy hour food was delicious and the happy hour drinks weren't bad either. It was a very relaxed, casual environment. I highly recommend. read more

We've been here a few times but it's been for the late night scene. We realized we've been missing out on their dinner service! We sat in Jordy's section and he was phenomenal. The Brussels were delicious. Our only critique is they were large and could be cut smaller for easier consumption. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich and loved the addition of the havarti. The Old Town salad is my favorite salad in town - it's filling and fresh. And to top off the meal the sweet potato fries with the sweet aioli. We didn't save room for dessert but the visual menu of a presented tray of desserts had us wanting to next time! read more

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bouncer tackled my friend bc his shirt was too exposing (was a red tank top 4 fingers wide at the sleeves) and we understand now that theres a tshirt rule, but he was let in and told it was okay, and then wrongfully ASSAULTED to the ground by a bouncer without any questions asked. seriously biased establishment that lets in underaged people all the time, please dont waste money on a bar that wont turn the lights off and tackles their customers for no reason read more

We recently celebrated my birthday and decided to make dinner reservations at Brock's. I was actually surprised that many of my friends have never dined in and tried their food before. It's known more for the bar scene but please don't sleep on their food! Brocks is delicious and they have so many options for guests with dietary restrictions. When we arrived, we were immediately guided to their beautiful dining area with a large table for our reservation of 12. Our server wasted no time ensuring drink orders went in as our party slowly arrived. We ordered so much food but I only have a few pictures to feature. Starters: The Crab & Spinach Dip was wonderful and the tortilla chips seemed to taste more like a fried pita. They were the perfect vessel for the dip. The Calamari was good and had bits of bloomin onion mixed with the squid. Everyone loved the cajun remoulade that was served with it. The crispy brussels sprouts were cooked to perfection with the drizzled candied bourbon glaze. The egg rolls were gone before I could get a picture so I'm assuming they were just as tasty as the rest of the appetizers. Calamari Crab & Spinach Dip South Western Egg Rolls Crispy Brussels Sprouts Entrees: The salmon & goat cheese salad was very filling and we subbed the balsamic for the lemon parsley vinaigrette; which was awesome! The shrimp carbonara wasn't a "carbonara" but I loved it. It was flavorful, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the champagne cream sauce was so creamy. I would absolutely order it again. Salmon & Goat Cheese Salad (sub lemon parsley vinaigrette) Crab Stuffed Shrimp Glazed Salmon Shrimp Carbonara The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great, and the service was fast and attentive. My only complaint is that they ran out of the jalepeno cheddar grit cake that is served with the crispy pork shank so I unfortunately didn't get to try it. I'll try it next time we go. read more

Sitting at the bar with terrible service. Food wss good but drinks were okay. The bathrooms are old and falling apart.

We arrived at Brock's and only waited minutes before getting our table for six. Service was outstanding! We all had drinks and split two wonderful appetizers. I had the crap stuffed shrimp and it was the best ever. My husband had salmon and said he wanted to lick the plate because it was so good. There was not a single complaint from the whole table. While we were eating we got a visit from the owner, Jason. It was such a nice touch. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Lunch menu is lovely and tasty. The river view is great too! But the service was the best from the manager to the waitress

We had a small group of 19 to celebrate my father's surprise 83rd birthday. This year was special because last year my father was rush to the hospital for an emergency heart surgery. He had bought cowboy boots, a hat and a vest but wasn't able to wear them until this year. So we made the theme Western and he loved it. They have limited parking but manageable. They also have street and garage parking too. As you walked, you are greeted with a warm smile and guided to your seat. The full bar is on your left and multiple entrance to dining areas. They also offer outside seating looking over the Rappahannock River and bridge. We ordered shareable appetizers such as calamari, mussels, southwestern egg rolls and brussel sprouts. We each ordered a variety of dishes such as 1) Scallops with risotto 2) Fried goat cheese salad 3) Crispy pork shank 4) Dry age ribeye 5) Mini crab cakes 6) Truffle bacon burger 7) Bottles of wine 8) Variety of cocktail drinks. All food dishes order were on point and delicious. The highlights were the brussel sprouts, southwestern egg rolls, dry age ribeye, truffle bacon burger, and crispy pork shank. We had impeccable service by our server Mike. He was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I would definitely make a return visit to try other items on their menu. read more

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I want to shout out Brock's Riverside Grill, Fredericksburg, VA regarding my wedding they hosted on July 25, 2026. My intimate gathering of 40 family and friends received outstanding and attentive service. Not a hiccup was evident during our vows, cocktail hour, dinner and of course dancing. The staff at Brocks creatively and artistically bought my vision to life in how they decorated the River Room with what I provided for my linens, flowers, and table wear in my colors of Chartreuse and Navy. The food from appetizers to the main course absolutely no complaints. Carley took excellent care of us during the planning. The staff serving myself, my husband and our guests was very responsive to our needs ensuring a smooth wedding reception experience. The MC duties performed by DJ Jay Cole were chef's kiss. The River Room with its views of the Rappahannock river and the historic Fredericksburg Railroad bridge were an excellent backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Do not hesitate to reserve Brocks Riverside Grill for your wedding, or any other event where the location, food, and attentive staff are a priority to you. Go Brock's!!! read more

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This is another Fredericksburg gem! The atmosphere was amazing with breathtaking riverside views, courteous service, and tasty food! We enjoyed our meals so much that dessert was not an option this time but will definitely be a goal for our next visit because the dessert tray looked amazing! read more

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Brocks Riverside has A LOT of layers to it. Sitting smack on the water, it's similar to a "Mullet", party in the front business in the back..LOL!! So, the front is set up like a tavern/ sports bar, the rear is fine dining and to the rear right is the covered outdoor bar area where you have live music, DJ spinning old and new hits, firepits, hookah and yes, it's cigar friendly which caught me by surprise first visit but damn sure not the second..LOL! First time out, the formal dining room was the scene where awesome food was served. The 12oz Ribeye and the crab stuffed shrimp were both delicious, however, the shrimp were on the smaller side so they may want to find these shrimps parents for future meals.. Lol! The bacon wrapped scallops were an amazing appetizer. The margarita definitely needed a re-do, but the friendly server had NO problem exchanging it for a fantastic mojito. After dinner, it was time to kick it on the cool patio where there are two additional bars and like I said in my opening paragraph, all the other festivities are happening. The cool bartender didn't hesitate when I asked for a Sidecar. Even though he had never made one, he looked up the ingredients and nailed it first time out!! I was still full from dinner but when I smelled the buffalo wings and saw how plump they were, I had to get a to-go order. Yes, they were as good as they smelled..LOL!! My second visit, a formal meal was skipped and headed straight to the rear action! The drinks and service were awesome once again and after one stogie it was time to leave. St. Patrick's Day weekend was here and that place got super packed super fast...Exit stage right but I will DEFINITELY be back!!! read more

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I had a business lunch meeting at this location yesterday, and the staff was absolutely amazing. All the drinks appetizers and foods came out quickly. The food was great. I recommend you add this restaurant to your rotation of great places to eat and dine! read more

I was hesitant to book here after reading recent reviews but decided to try it out. The River Room was very beautiful with a great view of the river and bridge. Our server Jenna was friendly and did a good job. The food was very good as well. A couple of bumps in the road included forgotten dressings for the steak and sides and a long wait for one cocktail, which didn't come out until after we had gotten the check. Otherwise, it's a decent place to get a good meal, if you don't mind waiting. read more

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Very laid-back setting, unpretentious, and great food! The menu isn't huge, but everything that we tried was delicious. read more

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We had our family Christmas eve dinner here and everything was really great. It was a little crowded, but we had reservations and was seated right away. The had a very kind waitress who really was attentive with us and very friendly. Forban appetizer we had the crab and spinach dip with pita, and it was amazing, tasted great. For an entrée I had the crispy pork shank with butternut squash and asparagus. The shank a little to crispy on the outside, but the porkwas very flavorful and juicy. The butternut squash and asparagus was really good. My wife and grown kids really enjoyed their meals as well. The atmosphere in he restaurant was very good also and the pricing wasn't too bad either. read more

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Love love love the new outdoor dining space. The food was so good. The last time I went to Brock's the outdoor space was not finished but it looks amazing now. The service was good as usual. No complaints. There is plenty of parking on the side of the building. I had the salmon which was very good. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

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The view on the deck is amazing overlooking the Rappahannock River!! The food was delicious and served with great presentation! We enjoyed the Brussel Sprouts, mini crab cakes and red skin mashed potatoes! Delicious all around!! The service from our first seating by the Manager and to our waitress, Merci was out of this world. I have been here several times on trips through Fredericksburg and will continue to stop!!! Highly recommend you to stop and check it out!!!!! read more

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Recently went with my family for lunch and experienced horrible service. The server, Madison, had an awful attitude and appeared annoyed at us for being there. She was inattentive, and we had to ask for things a couple of times before she brought them to us while rolling her eyes. I have never had this issue coming in here before, nor have I seen her before there. read more

What a train wreck of a dining experience. First off, we were greeted--or rather, glared at--by the hostess, who seemed personally offended by our presence. I've encountered friendlier TSA agents. Then came our waiter, who floated somewhere between aggressively awkward and vaguely extraterrestrial. He mumbled his way through the greeting and seemed agitated when we didn't automatically know what we wanted to eat. He then disappeared mysteriously never to be seen again. Thankfully, his replacement was quite pleasant and we had her throughout the rest of the meal. She was the highlight of the experience. Now, let's talk about the food. If you can even call it that. I ordered the mussels and despite being presented on the menu as a dinner portion there were maybe 15 mussels total. They served it with one single slice of bread, cut into three tiny slivers. I don't know if they thought this was a high-end plating choice or they just ran out of groceries. My wife's side salad was no better. The ranch dressing looked like they had added water to it, it was so runny. Suffice it to say, we won't be returning. read more

Food was good, but the tiramisu cheesecake was great! All of the servers were very nice, and the restaurant was very clean and well ordered.

Another long time bookmarked restaurant checked off. A few months ago I visited this restaurant twice and had two different yet enjoyable experiences. This restaurant along the Rappahannock River in Old Town Fredericksburg fires on all cylinders. The first time was in the formal dining area where we ordered bacon wrapped scallops (delish), steak and stuffed shrimp (too small but tasty). After dinner we ventured to one of the many bar areas to enjoy a drink or two... possibly three! The outside bar area overlooks the water but it was nightfall with no visibility... day time next time. This area is a more causal atmosphere with live music, friendly crowd and various seating options. The second time out we skipped the formal dining and headed straight to the outdoor bar. We ordered wings, crab diribs and other bar foods which were all surprisingly tasty. My friend ordered wings to go they were so good. Another win for me was selecting a place where he was able to smoke a stogie, drink an Old Fashion, Manhattan or shake things up with a beer, eat good food and watch the basketball game all in one setting. The bartenders are very aware and attentive. We witnessed one bartender (shorter female) ask a patron how many drinks he had and gave him water instead. The fact they are paying attention for the safety of patrons and others is next level and shows care and concern. One bartender (younger male) made an extra effort to prepare a requested drink for my friend that he had never made before... to perfection I might add and he even remembered the drink during our second visit. I will DEFINITELY return to enjoy the restaurant and the Rappahannock River view. read more

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Always good food and Michael has been my server the last two times. He's efficient, professional and has a dry senses of humor that I love!

Came here last night with my girl group for dinner. We had a table by the window and could look at the river the whole meal! Our server was very nice, but each item I asked her about on the menu, she hadn't tried. When I worked in restaurants we had required tastings so we could tell people about the menu items from our own experience- they should bring that back. We ordered the rib bites appetizer, which I paid no attention to the description and learned it was a Sampler of the different ribs they offer-- what a genius idea! They were very good, although one was rather spicy, lucky I didn't get the spicy one! I had a hard time deciding on what to get, and ended up ordering the Fried green tomato BLT with pimento cheese on it. I had to specifically ask for them to heat up the cheese, bc I like my pimento cheese hot and melted! The sando was delicious! Perhaps a bit of tomato jam would have taken it up a notch! The fries were not good. They were like battered fries but the server told me they were shoestring fries, so that was disappointing. We shared the ho-ho dessert and it was soooo good! Not too sweet at all! I kinda wanted the key lime pie bc I have a tangy pallet, but was not displeased in the slightest with the ho-ho! All in all, it was a good meal! The food came out hot and fairly quickly, everything was tasty and no one rushed us out! I will probably come back again! read more

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A couple of out-of-towners. 3 nights in a row. Best bartender (James, Ricky, and the girl on Wednesday). Best drinks. The best mussels ( the lemon, garlic, and caper broth) were so delicious that I drank the bowl empty) We were here last year with family for Thanksgiving Dinner, and it was not disappointing. On our top Thanksgiving Dinner read more

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Brock's is always a popular location, so I finally decided to give it a try. There's a large indoor dining room, bar, and then there's the outdoors bar portion. The latter has a separate hostess, so you have to check in there for a table. We put our name down and were told it would be a 30 minute wait, so we went to the indoor bar to grab an adult beverage. After 40 minutes, I went to check our status and found out they had crossed our name despite never having called or text that our table was ready. The food menu is pretty extensive and there's something for everyone. We started with the egg rolls ($15) and those were a bit disappointing. The chicken was rubbery and the presentation was lacking. For my entree I had the salmon and goat cheese salad (~$15). The greens and vinaigrette dressing were fine but there were barely any strawberries in the salad and the salmon was tiny. My companion had one of the daily specials, the meat loaf ($25), and said it was just fine. All in all, Brock's is fancy bar food. The quality and taste isn't there if that's what you're looking for. There was live music playing, which was awesome. The bar area, however, was super loud due to the pavilion's construction, so we had a hard time enjoying the tunes. read more

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We were told crab cake market price $36, but we were charged with $40. The menu says entree comes with sautéed vegetables, but we were asked what sides we want. We chose salads, but we have no idea salad is $4 extra as side sub. And we also don't know there's a credit card processing fee. read more

Great place to eat deff will come back here .Mike y and his trainee was amazing...the food was a 10/10

Not worth the money. Food was average at best for the price of the entrees. We had a "fun" waiter at least.!

Pro's: the service was good, the view of the river was a nice touch. Cons: the food was really bad. We got the country benedict and the chicken was criminally overcooked to the point that the consistency was like eating rubber. I have never in my life eaten food so bad. Totally killed my appetite. The potatoes were also way too salty. The entire establishment is super dated and filthy. Just about every square inch of the outside section was lined with bugs, spiderwebs, dirt, and grime. read more