New management. Poor service. We were seated then ignored, so we left. The end. We don't plan on returning.

Nyack has a diverse selection of food options. Two years ago, Prohibition River was excellent, and in fact I think the bar food was very good. However, last evening (Aug 16, 2024), either the owners changed or perhaps this is just the new norm, things seemed rather different. First I must say, service is always very good and the waitress and the bussers did a fine job. A few things that stuck out for me and my friend was thus. The bun the hamburgers came with (remember this is a $20 item) was clearly from the supermarket, I believe potato rolls from Martins. The table water, and no fault to them, is the typical Rockland County taste, if it were filtered from the bar, I do suggest cleaning it. Soft drinks, served in the can with glass of ice, to me, is a little on the tacky side, considering they do promote themselves as a little more higher end. One a positive note, the soup was good. The decore has remained the same, with the exception of the cute LED lights on the tables. Several places near them have come and gone, so there is something to say about Prohibition River still being there after several years. Worth a visit, possibly if you are looking for the drink selection over the food. read more

Seems nice, but only in the front "room", rest is shabby. Good menu, food was fine, but arrived an hour after we ordered. Slow slow slow service - drinks took forever to arrive, only to be told that one item was not available. What?? Guys - get it together! Wash the windows, pep up the staff and get the food out within a reasonable amount of time. AND - fix the faucet in the Ladies' room - the water was frigid! read more

It was a Thursday winter afternoon and no one was in the place at 4:30pm. Group of us sat at the bar and it seemed the bartender acted like we were bothering him because now he had to serve folks. Charged $20 for a small shot of Widow Jane. This place has many good reviews, wish we could have had a better experience ......... read more

Best food in town. If you are looking for a good burger, a vegetarian burger, mushrooms or a steak this is the place, the fries delicious and you know what everything is homemade even the ketchup... Everything is delicious! You will love it! read more

Just tried Prohibition River for the first time last night and we had an excellent time! Our server, Yesenia, was really great at answering all our questions about the menu and was very pleasant and checked in on us regularly. The appetizers were my favorite part, because I don't eat a lot of Mediterranean food but the appetizer filled with cheese and topped with mushroom and olive was mind-blowingly good. We also got the white sauce chicken wings and I'm literally eating one cold now as I write this because it is just so darn good. The oyster mushroom sandwich had such great crunch, and those fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We also had the goat cheese and arugula salad which was such a nice, flavorful, light bite. Only critique? Maybe consider offering a few more NA beer options. Overall though, we had such a good time and spent the whole car ride home talking about the food we just ate. We will definitely be back! read more

All in all, not a great experience here. When we showed up, there was already a line at the door, and I swear everyone there was in a bad mood (staff and diners, alike). Even the woman standing in front of us, shot daggers with her eyes when my partner said excuse me, so he could use the restroom (honestly). We never even saw a hostess. My partner asked the bartender if we could sit at the bar, and he said yes. We then proceeded to sit at the bar for quite some time, before we were asked if we wanted water, or to see a menu (basically anything). The bartender looked stressed out. The manager looked even more stressed out. Just simply scanning the room (bar and dining tables) and you could just see the look on everyone's face -- and that pretty much everyone was starving and not sure where their food was. When we finally did order, the wings came out super fast. We finished them, and our drinks, and no one came by to clear anything. Then we proceeded to wait 45 to 60 mins for our mains. We came pretty close to just asking them to cancel both burgers, pay for what we got so far (2 drinks, wings) and leaving, before we asked the bartender to check. 15 mins later, the manager brings out our entrees "they've been made fresh", but I can't say that really made up for anything. I can't even comment on the food, tbh. The service is horrendous, it's slow, it's impolite, and the food was nothing to write home about. read more

PROS: This place was a very nice place. The bartender Sean was one of the nicest bartenders I've ever met and the owner, Oliver, lead by example and helped the staff with the customers. The place was clean and had a large selection of liquor. Upstairs there's a party room that they use to rent out before covid hit and it's conveniently located in the center of town CONS: The place is tiny on the main floor so if it's ever packed on the weekend it would be very difficult to find a table or maneuver around OVERALL: If you stop by any time other than a weekend night you should be fine. Ask for Sean at the bar and he'll help you out read more

My wife and daughter in law dined at Prohibition last night and had similar experiences. In one case food poisoning and the other severe stomach muscle cramps. We were a party of 6 and I believe the others were ok. The reservation was under the name Bernard. You might want to investigate!! read more

Came here for a friends birthday dinner on a Saturday evening. We had a reservation and we're seated promptly. Service seemed a bit slow throughout the night so it did take a while to get in and out. Drink choices were interesting but pretty whiskey based. I got the French 72 which was refreshing. I liked the appetizer options and enjoyed tasting a few. For my meal I got the hells bells sandwich which was really good and a good sweet and spicy balance. Prices weren't outrageous. The restaurant did seem to get packed towards the end of our meal, but it seemed to center around the bar more. Parking is a bit difficult nearby but it seems there are some nearby lots within walking distance. read more

Prohibition River - Make Your Own Grilled Cheese Shots - Gastropubs Near Me - Nyack, New York

The sandwiches are outstanding and the Caesar salad is delicious! Friendly staff, cozy space.

My wife and I loved this place! The food we had was amazing we had the steak and I had the gyro. The desert was also amazing the apple pie eggrolls. The owners were so kind to us. We will definitely be back!just the vibe we were looking for. read more

Such a great place! I was looking for a new burger/bar place and found this spot. So glad that I came here. The bar area is super laid back and trendy. I knew I'd like this place before I walked in. There is plenty of seating inside and there were a few tables outside, as well. I tried the french dip - and, it was incredible! It was super juicy and hot. I would definitely order this again. The bartender and server were very friendly and stopped by my table a few times. The place was busy and there were lots of people there but the servers were very attentive. I'd definitely come back here again. read more

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Food was delicious! They even make their sauces and ketchup from scratch. New owner, Dominic, was as welcoming and helpful as can be. Fun bar and unique drinks. Guessing reviews are old and outdated since Dominic took over 6 months ago. Thank you for an unforgettable time! read more

Great spot! Really good food! Started with the short rib quesadilla (perfect for 4 to share). Dad had the French Dip (he loved it), Mom had the grilled eggplant gyro, also good. My honey had the Fried Chicken sandwich (amazing home made pickles and Cole slaw), and I had Fish and Chips (tender and plentiful!). All meals came with a mound of fries. And last, we had both the chocolate cake in a mug with vanilla ice cream and the apple fried egg roll. Fabulous. Our server (Cindy?) was wonderful and accommodating even though her co-server was a knucklehead. ps: true to their name, their alcoholic beverage choices are outta' this world! read more

The food is ok. The drink selection is stellar. I generally meet people for drinks. Their bar menu needs work.

Editing my review. My original review contained some concerns which have been addressed by the owners. Then tonight, speaking with my wife, she told me their chicken sandwich was the best she had ever eaten. Well, best means 5 stars. read more

Amazing experience. The owner Dominic was amazingly accommodating for our large party. I think it changed ownership so some of the reviews here might be out of date. The Guinness Stew was amazing and you have to try the tomato bisque it's phenomenal. Even the portabella mushroom and black bean burger was great. Definitely recommend! read more

over an hour wait to get 1 of the 3 drinks we ordered! used to live in rockland and had been here dozens of times over the first few yeses this place was opened. when coming back to town to visit my mom and sister i figured it was a safe bet. took about 20 minutes to get my old fashion which was just whisky with an orange slice tossed in it. my mom didn't know what she wanted at first and figured she'd wait till my sister arrived which was only 10 minutes after we initially sat down. 20 minutes later my drink comes out and the server didn't bother to ask what everyone else wanted. waited another 10 minutes before he came back and then my sister and mom ordered 2 sangrias. needless to say, after another 20-25 minutes of waiting and not having gotten the next drinks, let alone the chance to order our food, we decided to leave. apparently neither the bartender or kitchen staff had showed up to work yet, mind you this was nearly an hour after they opened on a saturday. after talking to our next server at the restaurant across the street, we found out there was a new owner in the recent year or so who is just absolutely clueless and running the place into the ground. DO NOT BOTHER SUPPORTING THIS BUSINESS. read more

The signage and decor was reminiscent of some hipster Brooklyn gastro pub and I really wanted to like this place. My party of 2 was kind of raggedy looking after a long hike in nearby Nyack Beach area. We stood by the entrance waiting to be seated. The bar staff and wait staff see us from afar, I made eye contact with a few, but no one acknowledged us. After being ignored for a while my partner in crime went into restaurant to stop a waiter in his tracks to ask to be seated in one of the available empty tables. We got a burger and a fried chicken sandwich. Both came with fries. The burger was fine. I suspect that the oil in the fryer may be overdue for a change because the fries and fried chicken sandwich tasted burnt without looking burnt. If the fried chicken sandwich had either proper seasoning or enough condiments, it might've covered the burnt taste. It didn't. read more

I was in town for a hike on an unseasonably warm Saturday and stopped downtown for dinner before heading back to Brooklyn. The food was excellent, with a nice variety of options. The service was also good, especially the front reception. I would come back the next time I come for a visit. read more

This is the second time I'm coming to this restaurant. The first time was one year ago and the food did not disappoint both times!! I always got the burger and the fries are cooked perfectly. Staff is friendly and the beers on tap are delicious. I forgot what I had but my waitress suggested something similar to blue moon and it was really good. Def will be back when I'm in the area. If you're reading the reviews and wondering if you should come here- this is your sign!! read more

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I had the grilled cheese shots and the Prime Rib French Dip sandwich. The grilled cheese shots were fantastic, I could've drank the "shots" of roasted tomato and garlic bisque that's how yummy it tasted. The sandwich was also great. The atmosphere was very welcoming and the staff were super friendly. Very interesting drink choices as well. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Prohibition River - Grilled Cheese Shots - Gastropubs Near Me - Nyack, New York

Excellent food. Pub atmosphere. TVs. Siracha wings are great! Good Burgers. I don't drink but bartenders look like they know what they're doing. read more

Tasty dinner! We were looking to eat locally and decided on Prohibition River. My husband selected the steak and had the roasted buffalo cauliflower bites alone with a side of asparagus. The cauliflower bites were YUMMY and hard to stop stealing from his plate! The steak was seasoned well and cooked to correct temperature (medium rare). I opted for the tomato bisque with grilled cheese 'shots' and the fried green tomatoes. All were very delicious. Looking forward to going back and trying a few other of the menu items and happy to have this gem of a place in our local neighborhood. read more

The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and design of the restaurant. The service was fine.

Covid times. It's hard to bar hop when you have to order food every place you go! Went over Valentines weekend. Had the appetizer-grill cheese shots. Very creative idea! Good choice of tomatoes soup/ puree. Sandwiches had a great crisp. I wasn't expecting them to be served cold though. I don't know if that's the style or a kitchen concern. Interior had a good vibe to it. The staff is friendly. I wouldn't order a Bloody Mary or Mimosas. Wasn't a fan of either. However they had huge olives which were delicious for a Bloody Mary. More a tap beer bar but wanted to get my first dose of veggies in for the day ;) but next time I'll just order a beer. Menu was mediocre. It's not doable for a group of friends wanting to go out and hang. Grilled cheese shots were the only creative option on the menu. Wasn't vegetarians friendly. read more

Prohibition River - Appetizer- Grilled Cheese shots - Gastropubs Near Me - Nyack, New York

I highly recommend this spot for any occassion. We came here on a Monday so it was slow, but the vibes are great. Great music, few tvs for sports, great place to sit to eat and the food and drinks are top notch. The Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich was the best I ever had. The French Onion Soup was delicious and also one of the best. We enjoyed the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites as well. Just make sure you like blue cheese. The drink menu was plentiful and we enjoyed all the beers we tried like the Citizen Cider Unified Press and the Power Tools IPA. A++++ read more

Prohibition River - Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, French Onion Soup - Gastropubs Near Me - Nyack, New York

The owner was so attentive and caring to our needs when we came in for dinner last night. Very friendly and personable. The place was decorated beautifully for Christmas. And the food was amazing. Will be back. read more

The wait staff and the atmosphere was great. The food is where I had problems with. The fries, buffalo wings and steak frites were over cooked and burnt. We went there hungry and left disappointed because the food was not satisfying. We asked the waiter if the fries are normally burnt and he said no. Mind you you it was 4 separate orders that contained fries and they were all the same . read more

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I came in on a busy Friday night. During a time where that spells disaster in many places, the staff here more than met the challenge. The bartender, Pat was in the weeds. Yet he still provided great service, got my whiskey selection from the top shelf, the order went in quick and was accurate, and the food came out with impressive speed. We got grilled cheese shots (life changing), some drunken tots (amazing) and a couple of sandwiches. Everything came out fast and was delicious. The whiskey selection was also amazing. I got myself a little Old Fitz 13, but there were plenty of bourbons, ryes, and scotches available to order. Moral of the story, it's an hour away from where we live, and I'll be back again for sure read more

The restaurant was excellent. We had a table for four by the window. The service was excellent and the owner came over twice to check on our meal and service. The cheeseburgers were amazing!!! as were the fries! We also loves the appetizers of grill cheese shots and short rib quesadillas. The apple pie egg roll was also excellent! will definitely be back! read more

Stopped in for a drink and Cindy made us an amazing cocktail which needs to be added to the menu.. "the cinnamon Cindy" a little fall action coming at you, so good! read more

Prohibition River - Gastropubs Near Me - Nyack, New York

Yummy and unique chicken wings with outdoor seating. Umbrella to block us from the sun and a friendly wait staff. Really cool interior, with a fancy saloon type vibe. read more

I met a friend here for lunch. Cool place with a nice selection of booze. The server didn't know what beer they had on tap, which was weird. We ordered a specific brand only to have the server return and say they don't have it anymore, so we opted for another. I ordered a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich which was a recommendation of the server. It came out in a fair amount of time and what a beautiful presentation BUT, I seriously could not find the chicken. A wonderful brioche roll with a hunk of crispy-fried something. But I bit, bit and bit again never to locate the chicken. It was like a ball of fried batter. I even removed the roll to try to locate it to no avail. At least I got to catch up w/ my pal and have a brew. read more

One our go to dinner spots. Great food, service and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Incredible place!! Atmosphere, food and drink is exemplary!! Cocktails were divine and food was beyond fresh

Service was horrible, they must have underestimated the amount of people there. Sat at bar and took forever for everything. Brought out food but no silverware and then took forever to get it. Didn't bother getting more drinks since it was so slow service read more

I really liked this place!! We went after a hike near Nyack so we were STARVED. The service was quick and waiter was so nice! The food was BOMBBBB. You must get the wings and the short rib quesadilla- note it has horseradish so that threw me off a bit but it was sooooo tasty. The prohibition burger was delish as well! I had the fried chicken sandwich but I prob wouldn't recommend cause I just feel like they did the other items better! read more

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This place is awesome!! I live in Philly but every visit to Nyack deserves a stop at PR! great people!! read more