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Francisco's On The River

3.8 (149 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Maria-Elena T.

Three of us came here mid week for dinner. We split the calamari and peach and goat cheese salad. No one wanted to split the broccoli cheddar bisque with me so she agreed to give me a half portion. This turned out to be the perfect amount. It was tasty. The smell of the garlic toast was intoxicating. Atmosphere was tranquil and peaceful. Night he salad and calamari weee good. The calamari came in a thin red sauce and was super tender. The peaches in the salad took advantage of the season. My friend and I split the bobs special and barramundi. I ate the barramundi which was fresh and delicious. The sides of mashed potatoes and spinach were equally good. My friend loved his eggplant parm. I thought the bobs special was good but I was full by then. It seemed to tasted way better the next day!! Loved it! Of course we had to get the coconut cream cake. It did not disappoint! It was amazing!!!

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April 29, 2023 - on a cool rainy night we ventured out with life long friends for a nice dinner on the Delaware. Seated at a lovely table with a view of the Delaware. The place is a mix of quant colonial Washington Crossing home and a 2020 COVID expansion tent. The zone table coverage was tactical and efficient by the bus staff. Our service by "Jenny" --- who our table of four 'boomers' kept singing (quietly so as to not disturb our fellow diners) 8-6-7-5-3-oh nye eeh hy eeeh ine (just skip ahead if this make zero sense to you) was exceptional and truly made the dining experience wonderful. We BYOB'd some nice wine and I had water with lemon. And while not thinking there would be there was no corking charge (smile). The kitchen looked from he distance to be clean and obviously efficient as the packed house (and companion tent) was full and turning over with many smiling faces as we very leisurely dined. A warm and welcoming place for sure!! We split a few arugula salads (after seeing a neighboring table seeming do the same as portions here are ample). Greens were fresh and colorful. - 8/10 My wife got a Vegetable Soup that she reported was excellent and must have been so good I was not offered even a taste?? - 8/10 Our friends who had been here before had gotten the Bob's Plate before and she ordered that again. She reported as again fantastic. - 9/10 Her spouse ordered the Bouillabaisse with fettuccine that he also had had before and it was as expected a home run!!! Both left with over half the portion in a take out box. - 9/10 My wife got the Fish Francoise (fluke) with crab and sauté greens and came with smashed potatoes. She was not aware of the potatoes (which she is supposed to avoid) and asked for something else and promptly received roasted vegetables. Very enjoyable and my wife said the fish and crab were fresh and wonderfully cooked, moist, and flavorful. 9/10 I was all ready to order the simple spinach ravioli as the only visible vegetarian or vegan item which I expected since it did not so state there was cheese in the ravioli or on it. However it did have cheese so I did a little sad face and whining and Jenny quickly rattled off a rolodex of items and options and we quickly configured a roasted varied vegetable medley with my choice of pasta. I chose bowtie. As well an arrabiata spicy red sauce (meatless) that was maybe too spicy for some, but I loved it. The pasta was el dente and cooked nicely. The dish arrived fresh and hot as well. Perfect - 10/10 One negative (not considered in the ratings and of course easily fixed) is my utensils had to be replaced and were not acceptable. Just would like the manager/GM/owner to keep an eye out or have the bus staff pay a bit more attention. Net-net a thoroughly top notch dining experience and fantastic place absolutely on our save list for Bucks County for our next visit!!!

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Jessica S.

This is a lovely BYOB along the Delaware River about 5 miles from downtown New Hope. There's a parking lot on the property. We had reservations, and I think they'd be necessary because it seems to be a very popular place. The food was delicious! Our server Jenny recommended the lasagna which 2 of us had and loved. The other two had the lamb chops and capellini with crab. The desserts were also delicious. Jenny recommended the coconut cream cake which was amazing. We definitely plan to return.

squid ink ravioli with a pink lobster cream sauce
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We had an absolutely wonderful time during our first visit. It was our 35th anniversary get-away, staying at a nearby B&B, and we left happy and full. Our server, Colleen, was amazing and made our visit fulfilling and entertaining! What a gem! The restaurant is located just off the river- with a view from the prime porch tables. The setting is charming, rustic and relaxing. The BYO aspect is also appealing - don't forget to tip on the value of your wines - and really keeps costs down. Meals - esp. the "signature" dishes - are on the family style volume side, easily shareable. We took a different path with our appetizers and our entrees. Me - Pork chop with mushroom & Gorgonzola, mashed and veggies. Superb! My wife - Squid ink ravioli with a pink lobster cream sauce. Delicious! Colleen surprised us with a slice of cake & a candle! A special evening! Highly recommended.

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Good food, great service, nice atmosphere. Went early for dinner. Place filled up shortly after arriving. Recommend reservations.

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beautiful setting, delicious cuisine, wonderful staff, byob is a big plus in todays economy. relaxing atmosphere. definitly five star.

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