Riverside Tavern is my go to spot with friends and family! Such a great local a lot with the best…read morecocktails and menu. Theres something there for everyone and they always decorate for the holidays which makes it fun and special and have a great patio

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Riverside Tavern on Forest Hill Avenue…read more I ordered the grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus to go for $23.00. When I opened the container, I was shocked to find that the salmon portion was barely larger than my finger. It looked more like a sample than an entrée. I have attached photos because words alone don't adequately capture how small it was. What makes this even more frustrating is that I have ordered this exact meal before while dining in with my family, and the salmon portion I received then was easily three times larger. So this isn't a case of unrealistic expectations--I know what this dish normally looks like. I called the restaurant to express my concern, hoping they would make it right. Instead, the bartender responded with, "The portions are cut how they are cut," as if that somehow justified charging full price for such a tiny piece of fish. When I asked to speak with the owner, I was told, "You won't be talking to the owner. I'll just give him your information." There was no apology, no offer to replace the meal, no effort to address my concern--just complete indifference. If portions have been reduced, customers should be informed before paying premium prices. If this was simply an inconsistent serving, then quality control is seriously lacking. Either way, charging $23 for what amounts to a nugget of salmon is unacceptable. I used to enjoy Riverside Tavern and specifically ordered this meal because I had a good experience previously. Unfortunately, this visit--and especially the way my complaint was handled--has left me questioning whether I'll be back.

What a great place to get a great view of the river at sunset in a wonderful open air restaurant…read more The restaurant is shaped like a giant yurt with giant windows that open to the beautiful deck and water. Crab cake sandwich, fresh oysters and cheesesteak were our choices and were definitely good choices. The service could not have been better. Prompt service and cheerful smiles. We will definitely be back. Thank you Salty Siren.

Food. Ordered burgers downstairs. Ordered half pound double of mis-fire. I'd appreciate a 6 oz…read morefresh hand formed burger properly seasoned any day over the frozen tasteless hockey pucks that were underwhelming. Reminds me of bowling alley food. Ambience. So much to offer but yet again under delivering with outdoor area with disrepair, crap piled up under their outdoor stage and weathered peeling wood table tops. This place screams 5 o'clock somewhere. Music. They hijacked the retirement home tonight. Old guys reliving their garage band era. Okay, family oriented but this place could hit on so much more. Parking. It's very tight. Just be forewarned about finding a place to park because parking lot is small. Staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive Bar. Light pours. Free pours with no measuring but coming up to a 3/4 shot pour. Not a great value. No pictures tonight. This was a total after thought.

Had a great evening at The Taphouse. The beer selection was great with lots of local brews to…read morechoose from. We had the Sloggy Pants juicy IPA, the barrel aged cream ale and the Belgian Strong ale. All were good. For our meals we had the fish n chips, Mississippi roast panini and the old bay wings. All were good. The panini should have more meat in it to make it amazing. The service was great. Jess was bartending and waiting tables. She did an amazing job and was very personable. All together a relaxed chill vibe with good food and good beer. We were traveling through from DC back to Louisiana. Will definitely look to come back when passing through.

It's ok for large and small parties. Seating outside was windy and chilly but the waitress…read moreeventually lit an outdoor heater. The wait wasn't more than 30 minutes to be seated and served within another 30 minutes with our order. Food was also ok. Ordered fish and chips and they were average. Ordered beer but they were out of what we wanted and another wasn't cold so 3rd attempt and got a cold beer. I'd eat here again not a bad place.

Haven't been here in quite some time; but glad that my husband and one of our friends Mom asked me…read moreto get out today. One of the best spots in downtown Richmond (Scott's addition area) for a small group to enjoy a great meal in a cozy setting! I finished off the salmon cake sandwich with french fries; as it was very delicious and filling. The hostess and wait staff were helpful and friendly during the whole experience.

Was passing through Richmond, and a lot of my friends recommended LUNCH.SUPPER! for brunch. My…read morepartner and I were seated promptly. Only street parking is available, but it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. The atmosphere: Very rustic vibe with some farmhouse-style decor. They have table, high-top, bar, and patio seating available. The food: I opted for the Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheese grits. I chose to make it hot for more spice. It's served with one whole waffle, two large pieces of fried chicken, and syrup on the side. The chicken was not seasoned as much as I hoped and wasn't as spicy as I expected, which was a bummer. The cheese grits were alright as well, but not as flavorful as I hoped. My partner ordered the Double Barrel Bowl, and he really enjoyed it. It was packed with pulled pork and was plentiful and filling. The service: Great and kind service from Mave (I believe that is her name but I'm not entirely sure). She informed us about the daily specials and was attentive throughout our visit.

Food is always good, service, not so much. We gave our name to the hostess, she said it would be 15…read moreto 20 min, so we walked around the block. Did 1 lap and came back which took 5 min at best. Never got a text saying our table was ready. When we got back from our 1 lap around the block, there were multiple tables available, still no text saying our table was ready. There were 2 seats available at the bar, which in any other restaurant is FCFS, so we took a seat. The hostess came up to us and said that the bar was already requested by 2 other guest who were waiting and asked us to move to a table. We moved to a table where it took us over 10 min to get our drink order in. Drinks did not come right out, took another 10 min to get a sweet tea. It was 2pm and they were not slammed busy during this time. Will prob take our business elsewhere next time. Did not feel welcomed by any means. This was not our first time here. Seems like every time we come, there's always an issue with the service. Food is great though.

Had a fantastic lunch here. Very cool location, friendly staff, and the food was unreal. I will…read morelovingly recall the RVA Chicken sandwich for sometime to come.

Food was excellent. Service (Wayne) was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable of menu and spot on…read moretiming. Highly recommend this establishment. !!

The Half Way House is settled in a dark basement lit by candles giving a romantic atmosphere. Once…read moreit gets full it can feel a bit cramped, but this is probably due to my height and the low ceilings. The house is rich in history making it quite a special place for my husband and I to celebrate a momentous occasion. A drawback was how uncomfortable the seats were. My husband and I are like Vikings, very tall and stocky, so the seats felt too small. The average person will probably have no problem with them. My hubs ordered the seafood platter and was delighted in how delicious it was. I ordered the Black and Bleu Beef Tips with the filet and requested it be cooked medium rare. Unfortunately, it was mostly overcooked and tough. I expected the mushroom sauce to be more substantial and the bleu cheese to be enough to be tasted. I was very disappointed at what was a sprinkling of mushrooms on top and no distinct bleu cheese flavor at all. The twice baked potato was yummy, but I could not eat the asparagus as I found it bitter and undercooked. It made me regret paying the price it cost as I could not even enjoy half the portion. Service was good and yet not. We were served by three different people, including the manager who seemed to give most of her attention to one particular table. When she removed our plates without offering dessert, coffee, or tea it felt we were being hurried along. One older gentleman was very attentive. He made sure we were taken care of and satisfied. I wish I knew his name as I would love to give him all the stars. He was superb and comped us dessert in honor of our special occasion. We chose the tiramisu, and it was very tasty, perfect crispy top with the creamy underside. I do recommend this restaurant as an experience one should seek to enjoy. I believe you will love the historicity of the location, and the service will be a fine dining event. Your food may be hit or miss, depending on what you order, but I think the location itself is worth the risk.

Well, back from the cruise and REALLY not feeling the whole "cook our own meal" after being so…read morespoiled, we decided to venture out and try something new. I was tasked with phoning in the reservation (thankfully the meal went better than that debacle)and since we were dining early it wasn't an issue. First of all, there are two places in the property; the Tavern and 5 Fields pizza and beer. We dined at the Tavern. GORGEOUS garden lining the old farmhouse! We went in and were seated inside right away. As it was almost 100 today it was ideal seating. The decore is well.... different. Where we sat was a truck grill from 1928, and there was more of a sports motiff. (If you go and sit in the same room, let me know if you can spot the crooked pic!) Once again, my curse at remembering names of the servers has hit again which is a real sham because she was beyond AWESOME. She was VERY patient with my extremely frustrating mum which was nice. We both got this truly genius idea of an appetizer to start; a veggie boat with a ranch style dressing. Omg it was perfect. Warm day, cruciferous veggies, ice cold drinks. Heaven. Next came the burgers, she got the Tavern burger, I got the Charles City burger. The Tavern has cheddar cheese and bacon, the Charles City has bree cheese and this creamy mojo ajo aoli along with fried shallots....there is probably more but all I know is that I feel like an idiot never having triple creme bree on a burger before. I have to take a moment to also inform you that they make the BEST Cosmo outside of NYC. Perfectly blended and chilled, and just strong enough to celebrate a Friday night. Yowza! One.more thing. They tempted me with a scoop of their home made butter pecan ice cream. I just want to move in and become one with this place it was so good. I haven't had butter pecan this good in 50 years!! After this essay I guess you could say that I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. It's in a beautiful area, lots of parking, great food & ambiance. I couldn't find a single fault.

Great food and service. Came for Father's Day brunch and sat on the patio. My favorite was the side…read moresalad, absolutely loved the red wine vinegar dressing. I had a screwdriver for my drink, pretty good.

Hot chicken sandwich 9/10. Definitely worth eating…read more Brussel Sprouts 3/10. Undercooked, bitter, under-seasoned, soggy mess. This recipe needs some serious work to include cooking temp and time to put some texture on a sprout. The ratings in Yelp in this case did not translate to an impressive experience in reality. Overall, very underwhelming.

I went with some friends after a walk and it was a pleasant experience. My friends got a burger and…read morea sandwich. They were very happy with their choices. I got the meatball sub and while the flavor was great, the meatballs and sauce were a bit paltry. The bread to filling ratio just felt off (to me). The fries were so good! I got the sweet potato fries and my friends got the regular fries. Both of them were great. The Continental was nice and I'd recommend it to others.