I wasn't feeling great today so I was spoiled & taken to this awesome location. We had an amazing breakfast and also an amazing view. The breakfast came out quickly and after we just stay and chat while enjoying the view. The breeze is so peaceful. I actually had such a peaceful time. Thank you... if you're looking for a nice beachfront restaurant then this is your place. A must try. read more

You don't always get the best out of hotel restaurants but I had an amazing experience at Riva! John, our server, was amazing! I hope they know the treasure they have. The buffet was great, highly recommend the omelette station- get chorizo!!! And it's not overly packed, we sat by the window and were able to enjoy the beautiful view. read more

Riva - Omelette, fruit and mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dined at the Riva Restaurant three times while on vacation. The adults enjoyed the Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, Cuban Burrito, and the Salmon Board. The children enjoyed the Belgian waffle and pancakes. On each occasion the food was delicious and prepared on a timely manner. The staff where cognizant of my child's food allergy and he had no reactions while dining here. However, the best part of our dining experience was interacting with our waiter Angelito who took care of us twice. Not only was he an exceptional waiter but he also took the time to show my kids magic tricks on two separate days. My kids couldn't stop talking about Angelito. In addition, he was always there to check on your dining experience and refill your drinks. He was personable, friendly, and showed true passion for taking care of his customers. One of the best waiters we have ever experienced at a resort. read more

Riva - Cuban Burrito with hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I got the breakfast everyday while I was in Fort Lauderdale. Everything was so good. I love the omelette station and I ordered their eggs Benedict once, yum! All of my servers are wonderful people. I love talking to everyone. But I'm in love with their egg/custard tarts. read more

This is where the included breakfast is served. Outdoor dining available, weather permitting. The breakfast buffet offered everything you would expect including omelettes. Service was quick, all personnel were friendly, and tables were turned quickly ~ without feeling rushed. Restaurant is bright, especially with the morning sun shining directly into it. There was a bit of a wait at the time we went, but not outrageous. Because of the blinding sun, when we asked for another table, we were quickly accommodated. Clean and readily available ~ there are no other options within walking distance. Most enjoyable. read more

We ate here every morning this past weekend while staying at the Marriott Harbor Beach (with our rate, we had breakfast included). The service here was phenomenal, every day I was greeted with a smile. My first day there, I was in a hurry, and asked to get my breakfast to go they packed up my Greek yogurt parfait nicely, toasted bagel and fruit neatly in a bag for me to bring up to my room and eat while I did some work. Utensils and condiments all included. The next couple days we actually decided to get our breakfast to go so that we could take it to eat outside on the beach. Since they packed it so nicely each day, it traveled very well. My first day I got the avocado toast, and my boyfriend got an omelette. Second day I got the avocado toast again because it was so good. It had a perfectly poached egg on each slice of bread, generous amounts of avocado and tomato. The last day we got the breakfast buffet which was extra, but I definitely think we got our moneys worth. The spread was generous two types of sausage, bacon, lox, eggs, fruit, and yogurt. If you do decide to eat there, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend eating here, or ordering here and bringing your food to the beach. read more

Riva - Avalado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We come and walk early on the beach when we are in town and usually end up having breakfast outside. I would like to give it 2 1/2 stars for the food, but the view from the outside seating is lovely and the servers can be good. There is one or 2 that are really on their game and come back and check on you and refill your water. However, if it is busy, they are running everywhere and it's hard to flag them down. However, at the end of the day it is still a hotel restaurant so the food is just ok. Pre-Covid, it was breakfast buffet with omelet station, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, etc. so there were many options. So you didn't really notice it if it was just ok. Now it is a fixed menu and there are not many options. That's ok but what they have is overpriced and mediocre at best. The lobster eggs benedict ($24?) was the best dish, because the English muffin was hot, the egg was poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce had old bay seasoning , decent amount of lobster and tasty. It also came with hash browns and toast. However, the All American ($19.00 or $20) which is 2 eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns and toast was just not very good. Eggs were scrambled too hard, bacon cold and overcooked, hash browns were too oily and salty. I had to ask 2 xs for jelly. The toast was cold as was the butter they keep in the frig so the butter was not spreadable. It did come with coffee and a glass of juice. They offer 2 omelets. 1) Ham and Cheese ($19) and Crab and Boursin ($21) (boursin cheese, asparagus, roasted red bell pepper, thyme with hollandaise.) The omelets are huge and usually not very warm when you get them. The crab is way better that the ham and cheese. We haven't tried the pancakes ($16.00) or French Toast ($17.00) . Each beverage is $5.00. Whether is it coffee, tea, soda, juice - only the expresso is $6.00. I have been here probably 10 times in the last 2 years and since Covid, and the menu was shaved down, we have been trying to find other places. But the view is beautiful. So go for the view and just remember it is a hotel restaurant. Given the cost and level at this Marriott, you should expect a better caliber of food quality than what you get. read more

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Amazing breakfast with a view. We enjoyed the continental breakfast including Greek yogurt with granola, fruit, bagel, coffee and juice. Great drinks we mimosas and tequila sunrises. Rosa is a gem! Ask for her if you can. She will make you feel right at home. read more

Riva - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Had breakfast for the first time at Riva. Breakfast was delicious best I've had on the strip. The service was tremendous and the view was spectacular. Highly recommend. I'll be back soon. read more

Riva - the menu of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I was going for a morning beach walk and did a quick search for breakfast places - thankfully I was lucky enough to find Riva! I was quickly seated outside with views of the ocean. My amazing server Edwina warmly greeted me and took my order. The food came out quickly and was perfectly done - great eggs Benedict and with fantastically crisp hashbrowns. The manager even came up to check on me and I couldn't help but rave about the food and Edwina's impeccable service. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Riva - Eggs Benedict and hashbrowns! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Was there for brunch/breakfast. Let me told you it is Spencer $$$ buffet price $34 x person plus coffee plus tip I spend $43 for my breakfast and was not impressed. Service was ok building is nice. read more

Five stars for their Thanksgiving buffet. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding, and the variety was unbelievable. They did a great job and this has now become our Thanksgiving tradition. Highly recommend. May appear pricey at first but after you see the selection and the service you get, well worth it! read more

While on a recent stay to visit friends in Florida, we were able to enjoy the great Marriott resort and all of the wonderful restaurants as well. I can only comment on the breakfast and the truly excellent service we received on our visit. Coffee is a must in the morning and it came straight away. The staff was so friendly much the same as the rest of the staff we encountered anywhere at the resort. Much of the quality of any meal is in the details and the friendliness of those that are serving you, this restaurant did an excellent job of making sure that the meal was enjoyable and the food matched in quality the service. read more

Went here for a Valentines Day brunch and I was so happy we did. Brunch was $40.00 a person, but it was well worth every penny. Unlimited mimosas and all you can eat buffet. Omelette and waffle maker too!!! An amazing dessert selection and gorgeous view of the water. They gave me a rose and two white chocolate covered strawberries when we got there, service was very good as well. Looking forward to returning soon! Loved it! read more

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Riva sits inside the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. Riva is open for breakfast daily and has seasonal hours for lunch and dinner. Recently renovated, the atmosphere is nice and they offer indoor and terrace seating. At breakfast they have a buffet for about $30 and you may also order off of the menu. The buffet is loaded with choices to please all. I found service to be a bit inattentive when choosing the buffet for drink refills, etc. Off of the all day dining menu I have had the chopped salad with a cilantro vinaigrette dressing that was nice. Have also had the mahi sandwich sans the bun. They placed the fish over greens for me which I appreciated. I found service to be much better for lunch and dinner. Prices on point here. read more

The interior is quite nice with fantastic views of the ocean. We had the All American breakfast and a ham & cheese omelette. I love that they serve a carafe of coffee to the table, no waiting for refills. The omelette was pretty good, the potatoes a tad cold. The All American was a bit disappointing, the eggs were a bit runny and the potatoes a tad cold as well. It's an expensive breakfast that just isn't worth it. read more

First impression is nice but the food is way overpriced and mediocre at best. 16$ for pancakes and 20$ for 2 eggs, bacon, toast, hash browns and coffee and juice. Toast was cold. Butter unspreadable. Whatever you do, don't sit by the kitchen entrance area. It's the meeting spot for all the employees to gather when they aren't doing anything. Which is pretty much the whole Never heard so much gossip since high school. Guys talking about what girl employee went out to his car with him on his break. Etc. Service was non existent. Paid with a hundy and got 44$ back in ones. read more

The eggs were the warm up from a box kind. Bacon was okay. I got a la cart. My boyfriend did buffet but he was able to get a fresh omlette from the omlette station. He liked his. But if you want scrambled eggs, dont think about it. Not worth price read more

This is part of the Marriott Harbor Beach resort and upon check-in, we were offered points or breakfast each morning. Continental breakfast that is. We opted for breakfast not fully knowing what that entailed. On our first morning, before any coffee we hopped in the elevator and walked down to Riva. Upon arrival we saw several people standing at the door waiting. We worked our way to the host and asked about the free breakfast we were told we got. We weren't given much info and the host could not have been more annoyed by our question. We gave our name, not knowing what we were getting or doing since a continental breakfast is normally a situation where you walk up, grab what you want and leave. Once we were seated we were told that our free breakfast was cold items only, but if we wanted the full buffet it would be an upgrade of $5 per person. (I am still not sure how they police who takes what, cold vs hot and wonder if a bagel is part of the free cold offerings or if you heat it up if that is considered hot...) The $5 buffet upgrade was worth it however, as it included coffee and juice, an egg/omellete station, numerous hot dishes such as bacon, sausage, homefries, eggs benedict so on and so on. Nothing really stood out or was memorable and I do wish they changed it up a bit each day as day after day it gets to be a bit boring. They do have plenty of options, the service is generally on point but the hosts could be a bit more helpful and friendly especially when it is someones first time and they will be back day after day. If breakfast is not included in your stay the buffet is like $30 bucks a person... GET OUT OF HERE WITH THAT. 3 stars and it was practically free, not sure what it would be if it cost me $30. read more

Located in the Marriott Harbor Beach, my expectations for Riva were that of a hotel restaurant which are usually functional but not necessarily great. But it was raining out and this girl wanted some breakfast that she didn't have to leave for . . .so Riva got my vote. The restaurant is located on the main floor of the hotel and has a couple of different seating areas. I went up to the host and he told me there would be a small wait although I could see empty tables all over the place. But he was right on in his timing. Within 5 minutes I was seated with a menu and a pot of very good coffee. You have a choice (at least on the day I was there) of the breakfast buffet with custom made omelets or you can order off the menu. I chose to order off the menu as the omelet with rock shrimp and avocado sounded great! After negotiating with my server to get fruit instead of hash browns and no cheese on the whole thing, I enjoyed my coffee and the view of the ocean. While my server, Carolina, was great, the kitchen was not. My food took forever to come up and then when it did, it was wrong . . it had cheese on it. My server was very upset about this- offered to buy me something while I was waiting (took her up on some more coffee) and then settled back to wait again. When it came up the second time- it was perfect but it really was too bad that it took a couple of tries. The restaurant was very apologetic (and my server seemed even more upset since she had taken the time to put the order in correctly) and actually comped my whole meal which was nice but all I really wanted was my omelet cooked properly the first time around. It wasn't a big deal on this visit as we did not have plans but had we been in a hurry- this might have gone another way. BTW- that rock shrimp omelet? Definitely worth the wait. read more

Good place to get breakfast. They have a menu and a buffet. Try the crabmeat omelette and sit outside near the ocean. read more

Riva - Right next to the ocean - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I had brunch here one time on a weekend. I was informed by a friend that the buffet brunch is only $18 on the weekdays. I'm not sure if they offer different things but the weekend buffet brunch with limited mimosas was $40 per person. There was a salad bar and the hot dishes that were sitting there included eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, pasta primavera, salmon and chicken. They had an omelette station with a wide variety of add ins for your omelette. For seafood they had peel and eat shrimp, crab legs and smoked salmon. They also had bread, bagels, rolls and a toaster. There was a carving station that had some type of red meat. The dessert selection was amazing and was definitely the highlight of this brunch experience. The chocolate fondue fountain had many things to use for dipping such as strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, rice crispy treats, and a bunch of others. There were mini tarts and even mini lemon meringue pie which were adorable. The fruit salad had papaya, strawberries and mangoes with some green herb, maybe it was parsley or basil. You were able to order waffles and pancakes. They were offering pancakes with bananas, chocolate chips, blueberries or plain. I opted for the blueberries pancakes. Unfortunately they were not good and I could not finish them. One side was cooked but the other side was not fully cooked and it tasted like the batter used was old. read more

Riva - Dessert - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Advertised Easter Brunch at Riva Restaurant but to our surprise the brunch was actually held in their ballroom at $89pp not including liquor. Very disappointed in over experience and certainly not worth $89! Don't get fooled by their Riva Restaurant advertisement next year when you're actually getting a table in an open ballroom! Ugh! read more

On our first day at the hotel, we waited at the outside area of Riva and were immediately told to take whatever table that is available. That didn't take a minute. But after we sat down we waited for at least 20 minutes without anyone coming to our table (no water or coffee). Food was good and I still tipped around 30 % for the good food. Next day, we did the same, stood outside and a lady told me immediately she will be with us ( I have a 2 year old and a gf) in a little bit. Then I stood there for 15 minutes and was never told if a table is available. So I stood there while my Gf and daughter sat in an area nearby. I asked the same lady if there is any available table. She pointed to a guy and said he will take care of us. The guy passed by us also and so I asked if there are any table available. He asked if I went inside already as there are 20 people waiting inside. Hmmnnn no one told me I should put my name inside (even on the first day) and the lady inside said, there isa waiting list with average waiting time of 30 minutes. I left and went to the shop at the ground level that sells sandwiches, juices and smoothies because I was already mad at this point. In short, service at Riva was really bad in the last 2 days and staff are disorganized and should know better how to manage and take care of customers. There is absolutely no communication from staff and no one even wondered about a family standing outside x 15 minutes after they were told by a staff that she will be back for us which she did, only that she just passed by us several times without following up on what she initially said to me. As a customer, I felt ignored in 2 different manners in 2 consecutive days. It was a blessing in disguise because we took the food we bought from the ground shop to one of the quiet areas in the ground with couches and umbrella overlooking the beach. My daughter and gf actually highly enjoyed it. I would never go back there again for the horrible service. However since we are staying for several More days and there really is a limited option for breakfast in the hotel except for the great sandwich and shake place at the ground floor (or that might be the hotel basement) and a Yelp delivery or Uber eats delivery, I probably would order food from Riva if I have no choice at all & take it out to one of the couches with an umbrella again for a great breakfast experience with an unmatched view of the beach. But I won't sit down there (or stand up there again for a while) again to eat and be serviced. read more

I was in the hotel for a business trip and came here for a buffet breakfast on Saturday. I am glad someone else way paying. I did not have that much to eat, a 2 egg omelet, a waffle and few other tiny bites, but everything was good. But at close to $30, it was silly expensive. The omelet station has a few pre-made options but it really is set up to design your own. They have both eggs and egg whites, so you can be a bit healthier if you care to. There are plenty of veggies, and the chef that morning was a really nice guy and pretty fast. The waffles were OK, I just wanted to try something in addition to the omelet. They are large and thin, not the thick and tall type. OJ was good (it better be, this is Florida), but in spite of the pulp, I don't think it was fresh squeezed. Not that it was advertised that way (maybe ti is , I did not check out the menu). So on someone else's dime, go for it. If you are paying for it, stay with the menu unless this is your only meal of the day. read more

Food was awesome- Everyone in my group said the food was really delicious. They brought some special Veggie which I never had before! :) Amazing people working in the Riva -Marriott Harbor Beach people are-worth mentioning are: RIVA is awesome. It is inside the Marriott ... People who work in the restaurant make a difference as well - To mention or really worth mentioning are - Alan Kasperek is very sharp, quick and he can understand people in one go. Desiree- She is a great host!! :) Teresa and Rosa.-Awesome people! :) Who loves customers and serves to the need. Rosa might be very humble -she is too humble also! :) read more

We had a reservation at 11:30 for a bridal shower brunch. We arrived earlier to set up the sable. The lady in the front desk asked us kindle to wait since it was about 40 min earlier, but they arranged our table promptly. Everyone behaved super nice and professional. Rosa was our server and even though it was a buffet she was amazing. We all had fun and most importantly the bride enjoyed her day. Thank you so much for accommodating us! read more

Riva - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The food is mediocre. Maybe it is good for a hotel breakfast but not for any major meal. Overpriced.

Came to Riva for their Sunday brunch as we've enjoyed the brunch at another Marriott property-Orlando World Center and figured they'd be comparable. Well this visit was good but I still think the Orlando World Center has this one beat. Upon arrival the restaurant was not busy and had lots of open seating. It almost reminded me of a cafeteria but not as bad. Just not fancy. They had everything you'd expect a breakfast brunch to have. They also had stone crab and fresh shrimp which was nice. Also a really good chocolate fountain with lots of items for dipping. They offer outdoor seating which is ok...lots of birds flying around. The view of the ocean is really nice as you can walk down to the beach after brunch and enjoy the day. The pool area is also very nice and close walking distance to the restaurant. Overall a good dining experience and not too bad for $49pp NOT including unlimited mimosas and $24 for kids. Mimosas would be an added $16. Wasn't too happy about that and didn't order any. read more

My little party of 4 just left here after Mother's Day Brunch. In years past, we were accustomed to paying about $50-60 for brunch so I never thought to verify the price. Also, in the past, the brunch is served in their lovely restaurant overlooking the ocean, but today we were sent out to the Ocean Ballroom for their sold out brunch. The food was mediocre. It used to be amazing. Many foods are pre-portioned and after they've sat in their serving dishes they just start to wilt. The selection was excellent, however, I cannot believe they had very few breakfast foods. They had no eggs benedict, no potatoes, and many other missing items. The dessert table was completely uninspiring. I could have found better deserts at Publix. We had to ask 4 times for a server to update mimosas and water, and ultimately to bring a check and then collect the credit card. The service was the absolute worst, and I'm even less happy now that they FORCED me to pay 20% tip. I'll be disputing this in the morning. Worst part of all - we were all in one big ugly room with stations all around. It was certainly not a special environment and DEFINITELY not worth the $75 per person plus $15 tip, amounting to $90 per person. I'll NEVER go back there again for Sunday Brunch, trust me. read more

Met a friend for brunch at the Marriott harbor side beach hotel for lunch today. We sat outside and had the brunch (Buffet) which was $40 per person. This included coffee, mimosas and other beverages such as soda if you like. The food was pretty good. I had pretty much everything including prime rib, potatoes, shrimp, crab, key lime pie, salad and many more sweets. My only gripe was the shrimp was too chewy. As soon as I ate one I gave up on the shrimp. Also I wish there would have been more breakfast selections besides just a few things. I would have loved pancakes, French toast or something like that. All in all though it was a pretty good meal. read more

The habiscus rose ale was nice if you like rose. The tripple chocolate cake was fine as well. Between Riva and Sea Level cafes for lunch i prefer Sea Level. read more

Riva was awesome from start to finish. Wish we tried it before our last day here! Our waiter john was super nice to us and took very good care of us...the food was delicious and lots of great choices. Can't wait to come back! read more

Riva - Ham and Brie panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

My group of girls flew down to Ft. Lauderdale for a short vacation last weekend. We got to the hotel around 5 and found out that the beach bar/food service on the beach was closed, and the fancy restaurant wasn't open until later. Our only option for food was Riva. Our intent was to have a quick dinner so we could get out to the beach before the sun went down. When we went in, Riva was pretty dead. There were a few tables and enough staff on hand. They didn't seem that excited that we were coming in to eat when we got there. Service was slow. It took them FOREVER to bring out appetizers and soups. Good thing that's all we ordered, or else we would've spent the whole evening in the restaurant waiting. The food wasn't anything extraordinary. I don't think a Caesar salad is really worth $11 dollars. Neither were some small Thai Chicken Wings. I don't think bad Coke is worth $4 either. We ended up leaving hungry and paying way too much for apps. I guess we should've expected no less staying in resort hotel. But really? We could've at least had smiling faces on the staff! --- Even though our restaurant experience sucked the first day there, the rest of the stay at the Marriott was great! We were really afraid everyone on staff would be like the staff in Riva when we left that restaurant. Thank goodness everyone else in the hotel were friendly and helpful. :) read more

Food is expensive and not that great. Buffet for breakfast is $15 kids under 12 and $29 for adult. Service isn't great either. read more

Easily the best Sunday brunch I have ever had. Great selection of food, including prime rib careved in front of you, shrimp, salads, fruits, omelets, etc. Great service and always full mimosas!!! AWESOME!! read more

I've eaten at a lot of conference Hotel buffets. The food was very fresh, tasty and worth the exorbitant price. That's something I don't say quite often. The hotel may not have been prepared for the size of conference that was present in their hotel. On the first day, they did not have seating for the amount of guests that we're looking to eat there. Many conference guess we're unable to eat. There were no places within a reasonable walking distance. I mention this to the manager, Alan, and he more than made up for the inconvenience. Alan was extremely accommodating. They provided a great service and made lunch possible on the second day of the conference. Annie is a server here. But you wouldn't know that by her high quality customer service. She carries herself as if she is a manager or assistant manager. I was floored by her professionalism, friendliness and she, with Alan, made our stay extremely pleasurable. I highly recommend this place. When you eat there, make sure to contact Alan or Annie and your stay will be exponentially improved. read more

So great! This was such a nice place and the staff was beyond expectations of nice and prompt. Would come again.

Ate here twice for breakfast. The buttermilk pancakes were delicious and the serving size was large! Wait staff was friendly.

We happened upon the brunch after a long travel day. It was minutes before closing and the staff insisted we come in and try the fare. The made us feel very welcome. We were told repeatedly to take our time. Great service from Teresa and Krystyna. Food and dessert was good. Standard brunch fare. Mimosas flowed nicely. read more