Nice outside deck on the river. This place was recommended by locals for the best Gator Bites. They didn't disappoint. Shrimp and grits were okay at best. (Shrimp was fine, it was the grits that seemed a day old and microwaved). Poboy Oyster Sandwich was good, but my wife ended up eating the oysters and leaving the bread. I don't remember our waitresses name but she was a zombie. No personality, barely going through the motions, and gave us the impression that we were a burden. One bad server can ruin an average meal. I can't recommend this place even if the Gator Bites are fantastic. read more

Great service, yummy food, and you get a lot for your money. The margaritas were $4 and it wasn't even happy hour! We sat overlooking the river and the ambience was great. The restaurant was busy but it didn't feel crowded and our waiter was very attentive and dropped by many times to check in, despite being so far out on the deck. Would definitely come back, its one of the better options in this area! read more

Great views, great ambience , friendly staff, decent food. And I don't wanna add any more to this, but of course this app makes you post more so everybody have a good day. read more

We frequent this location on many occasions for the most part a pleasant visit, however on our last visit not so pleasurable. I had the dry rubbed smoked wings that were cold and way over cooked, my wife had the grilled shrimp with mashed potatoes with hush puppies and had to send it back because it was ice cold. My friend had the brisket that was dry and tasted like an old shoe, her husband had the $17:00 pork chop and said it was just OK. Our server was pleasant and courteous although he did mention that the kitchen was struggling that night. All in all we like the place and will give it another shot, must have been a bad night, everyone has one..... read more

Driving from Ohio we found this fun restaurant. The atmosphere was tropical and our server Jenny had a fab attitude! I am gluten free and they had a specific gluten free menu and a designated frier for the fries. They lost the 5th star because of the squirrels on the deck and on table tops. read more

Take a step back to old Florida with lush plants and palm trees on the Tomoka River. The expansive wooden decks take full advantage of the water view. Hushpuppies: fabulous!! Fish and Chips: fish was clean and flaky and the cole slaw was amazing. The fries were stale. Nutty Cheesy Salad with Cajun Chicken: delicious! read more

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Best seafood boil ever! The Cajun seasoning was surprisingly good and all of our food was very flavorful. Love the location and all of the on the river interior/exterior decor. read more

the food is great-favorite is the salmon, the service has always been fast and friendly, and , of course, the location is perfect view of the river. read more

The gator bites appetizer was the best I have ever had. Dipping sauce was excellent. I ordered the smoked hot wings in mild and it was very hot for mild. I had lots of good sweet tea to wash it down. My wife loved their hush puppies, very enjoyable evening, read more

River Grille - Smoked wings in mild with Cole slaw and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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Baked flounder was over cooked and dry. Portions small. Food was nothing special but view of river the main attraction.

1st time here in several years because my last couple of visits weren't good but today was very good. The restaurant wasn't busy as was mid afternoon on a January Saturday but the weather was pleasant so the deck was the place to be. We had the Flounder MAC sandwich, Shrimp and Grits, and a bowl of Clam Chowder. All 3 were great. I'm back in the (Tomoka) River Grill business, read more

River Grille - Shrimp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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We have eaten here several times, and I have to admit the atmosphere is a big draw. It's a great place to bring visitors; comfortably casual to to your Sunday best, you will feel comfortable here. On a nice day, sit outdoors and enjoy the river breezes and the upscale version of an old Florida fish house. it's crowded on holidays, so we try to get in early. The hush puppies and cole slaw may not take center stage, but they are invariably really good. I always order fish, and especially enjoy flounder, but there are vegetarian and meat lover entrees too. Never had a meal I didn't enjoy. Service can sometimes be a little up and down, depending on the crowd vs staff numbers on duty, but it has never been "bad"....and sometimes it's excellent. read more

No. Just no. Avoid at all costs. I didn't check yelp before going to Rivergrille as it was recommended by a friend. Now I curse this friend. This place was absolutely awful. The host aka blonde troll who seated us was not hospitable. Our waitress was friendly enough but the drinks were awful and the food was worse. We ordered Mahi and Ribs -- the Mahi was edible but nothing worth discussing and the ribs were discolored and tough. almost as if they deep fried them despite the waitress telling us they are smoked. Smoked in what? Someone's anus? Oh, and we got the salad but it had rotten lettuce in it! read more

Food is consistently good. I love the shop tacos and the stuffed flounder. Service is excellent and prices are reasonable.

Met up with friends and had a wonderful lunch!! Outstanding!! Love it! I highly recommend!! read more

Service an Ambience was fine. Food was very mediocre and not worth the price. Classic theme of restaurant using location over looking the food. The ribs were very tiny and goad more meat than bone. The pulled pork that came with it on the sampler looked like dry hash browns and had to drown in sauce to hide the dryness. And the clam chowder is obviously microwaved. Parts of it were lukewarm warm and other parts were searing hot. Food not worth the prices read more

Great location, a bit noisy from nearby airport traffic when dinining outdoors, food and service way above par for this area.

Excellent food, ambiance and service! We had the boiled platter with crab legs, peel & eat shrimp, sausage, and sides! It was delicious. We sat outside with the river view and afternoon breeze. We had a great experience! Definitely recommend. read more

Ducked in with Cousin Kim on Super Bowl Sunday for some lunch and beers and it was a fine time, here's why: * The Best Jambalaya I think I've ever had. Hearty, filling, tasty, no skimping on the protein. YUM! Two thumbs up. * Excellent service. * Cool decor. This place is big. With lots and lots of different seating option and a side bar, too. Full liquor. 50% off cheesy tank tops when I was there. We sat outside with a view of the river and it was delightful. I will be back soon, see you there. Cabeza OUT! read more

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Visited 7/3 at 3pm; restaurant not busy. My friends and I all had dined here before but had not been back in a couple years. This review is very similar of Colton's from a week ago. Order #1 of Pulled Pork Sandwich came with too little BBQ sauce. A request for more brought out a larger cup with sufficient sauce. Why not provide enough sauce the first time? Side order of Tomato & Cucumber Salad had one cherry tomato and the dressing had no flavor. Order #2 Shrimp Scampi produced a bowl of dry spaghetti with shrimp on it. It was returned so that the scampi sauce could be added. Why not provide enough sauce the first time? Order #3 Jambalaya came out lukewarm warm. Sent back to heat it up. Ordered the Sunshine cake which is made with oranges. I could tell by the menu description that this was not the same cake that I had the last time. They added frosting which just ruined it for me. I loved the previous version because it like a sponge cake and reminded me of the Orange Chiffon cake they have in Hawaii. Overall the taste of the food was good. But the send backs were very disappointing. read more

Went back to river grille for a family dinner. Everybody loved the wings we had as appetizers. I decided to switch it up from wings to the pulled pork sandwhich. It was super good, I put the orange/yellow sauce they gave me I definitely could've used a little more. The fries were delicious! We sat in a new area this time and there's all sorts of stuff to look at. The waitress was very kind and quick. They were waiting to close by the time we finished eating and they were all super respectful and kind. read more

River Grille - Pulled pork sandwhich - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

Reason franchise clean and good staff Noise level was ok Food presentation as expected and reasonable Good place for fast and causal eating read more

Cool looking place, trees out front are gorgeous. The food on the other hand.. catch of the day was rainbow trout lol.. that was the first red flag.. I ordered the key lime chicken and shrimp, shrimp was over cooked but edible, the "jerk chicken" was more like jerky chicken.. waiter never came back to check on us, by the time I waved him down I had chewed away at half of the 1/4" TOUGH chicken.. he told me because I had eaten so much there was nothing he could do. He then said he could get us a complementary appetizer, then came back and said his manager said best they could do was 5 bucks off.. so I payed 20 dollars for a burnt third of a chicken breast, poorly seasoned rice and beans, and over cooked shrimp. the ambiance couldn't save this place read more

Food was super fresh and the outside ambience was really relaxing and beautiful! Service was good too!

Yesterday was our first time dining at the RiverGrille on the Tomoka in Ormond Beach. We visited late in the afternoon during the quiet part of a weekday. We noticed the nice grounds on the river with a huge parking lot. This place must be very popular. We chose to dine outside with a nice view of the river along with a cute very tame squirrel. Inside or out it is a very rustic place with gator decor and a large welcoming bar. My wife had the stuffed flounder with crabmeat. It was good along with a small salad and fries. I ordered the jambalaya. Nice and peppery with plenty of fresh shrimp, chicken and small pieces of andouille sausage. The dish needed more rice to accompany the vegetables and sauce Our Waiter's name was Deeter. He was very friendly, personable and helpful. A good server completes the dining experience. All in all a pleasant dining experience, we will be back. read more

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We always visit when we come to Ormond and love the food and atmosphere. Last night we shared the Cajun crab boil and it was the best I've ever had! The spice was spot on and the food was delicious! I also appreciate that there is a gluten free menu available as I've been gluten free for over 20 years. the crab dip with gf crackers is a must! read more

River Grille - Cajun crab boil - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly hostess and soon escorted to our table on the beautiful deck. After a few minutes, other expected members of our party showed up. There was even an additional person which necessitated a change in table seating. This wasn't a problem at all. The team was very accommodating. We ordered an appetizer of crab dip. It was served with garlic toast. The portion size was very decent. The dip wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable. We ordered several entrees including the River Bluff Combo. It's a combination of fish, shrimp, and scallops. Again, for me, the meal was neutral. This restaurant is a beautiful, local treasure with an amazing deck and view of the Tomoka River! Everyone should go at least once! I believe I'm more in love with the view, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent customer service than I am with the food. read more

. I happen to be driving and spotted this restaurant. I absolutely loved the way it looked from the road. The restaurant is surrounded by big trees. To me, the place looked like a rustic restaurant in New Orleans. The restaurant overlooks the river and so it has a nice and body outdoor sitting area. The inside is nice also. . . . I ordered the Ormond Cream Pop and it was. Nice and refreshing. It was also a frozen drink. This drink looked and tasted good. I was glad I had it. . . . The Scallops Seafood Platter was what I ordered and it was a big meal. I was given the choice of how I wanted the scallops and two sides. I got onion rings. They were thin, crunchy, and good. My second side was hush puppies. They tasted great I liked them. I was happy with the meal. . . . The service was so friendly and nice. The food and atmosphere were both good. Would revisit this restaurant again. read more

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We arrived at 8:45 pm on a Saturday and were surprised to find a large, old South style nicely decorated restaurant with two large rooms and outside seating on the river. Seafood and sides were very good and prices were reasonable. The food and service was particularly good considering the restaurant closes at 10 and they were still kind, helpful, and the food was hot and fresh. I'd definitely go back. read more

River Grille - Half-serving of grilled shrimp, coleslaw, hush puppies, and tomato/cucumber salad - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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Like Fun Spot, this place is huuuuuuuge. Unlike Fun Spot, they have great food! We arrived around 3:00 on a Sunday for an early dinner and decided to try and sit outside and eat. It was August hot and it wasn't bad at first but it does catch up with you. The views from the deck seating are great though. My dad remembered he ate here a few years ago and loved the shrimp, so he ordered those for his meal. He definitely enjoyed them and carried on about them over and over, but he does that with a lot of stuff. I ordered the whole platter done cajun style. I tried to get it bayou style but they couldn't do that on the platter but could on other items so I was kinda confused by it. I just switched and got it cajun style. The cajun lacked flavor and spice, but the shrimp, scallops and fish were all good. I believe the fish was Tilapia and it was excellent for such a cheap piece of fish. The red beans and rice and tomato cuke salad were great sides too. However, I felt for something described as a whole patter, there could have been a bit more of the main course. The wife ordered fish and chips and the fried fish was out of this world delicious. Wow! The breading/batter was super thin and crispy AF the entire time. There was a pretty big portion too which meant she couldn't finish it which meant I finished it which meant I was stuffed. The fries were nothing to write home about, but still better than Burger King fries. For Dessert, my dad ordered the chocolate cake and woofed it down like you should with chocolate cake. We split the Florida Sunshine Orange Cake and OMG what a delicious F'ing cake! I think it's something that comes from somewhere else as I think we've had it at another place too. All I gotta say is if you like oranges and you like cake and you like smiling, then get this cake every time you see it. The $4 HH Margarita and Planters Punch were both good for the price too. It's always nice when there's a good drink special and they don't gouge you for a nice drink. It's not gonna win this place a Michelin Star, but that's not why you're here anyway. This seems like it would be a really cool hangout. There's a nice bar inside and one outside too (I think the outside is named Three Toed Petes and I'm sure there's a hilarious story behind that name). There are boat docks on the river you can tie off and head up the steps to the restaurant. It's not too far up the road from Rt. 40 (Grenada) so if you're in Daytona/Ormand and want to escape the crowds, put it in your GPS and drive out here. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

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This is a very cool restaurant set along the river. It has a large deck where you can sit and enjoy the views while dining or waiting for your table. It is a large restaurant with tables both inside and outside. We went on a Wednesday evening and it was busy. We were told a 45 minute wait which was odd because there were quite a few tables open. Could be the amount of staff or the amount of kitchen staff available. When we were seated our drink and appetizer orders were taken very quickly. Our waitress was very friendly and brought our drinks quickly. We ordered the Asiago crab dip for an appetizer and that was very very good. For our entrees, my son ordered the seafood boil for 1 person and he thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a large portion but he finished all of it. My husband had the jambalaya which he said was good. My daughter had the popcorn shrimp and fries and she ate all of it. I had the crab stuffed flounder with grits and hush puppies. It was ok but not great. I couldn't really taste the crab or the hollandaise sauce on it. The hush puppies were good. The grits were good and I asked for them with cheese. They came with a piece of semi melted cheese on them. Overall, we were pleased with our meals. The setting of the restaurant is what may draw the crowds. read more

River Grille - Seafood boil - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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Everything went well......I was there this Saturday n with my wonderful family who are visiting me from Massachusetts. River Grille is an absolute favorite place for me to take my guests. I have a visitor coming down tomorrow n we will be there again. Thank you for making eating there a great experience. The overall decor is perfect n my great grandson Colson just loves the huge alligator inside n outside. read more

We moved from south Florida to Ormond Beach My family came to visit from North Carolina and we decided to try out River Grill We loved the atmosphere and the service is excellent We had the shrimp and fish tacos Amazing The outside area and view are spectacular The calamari was to die for I have calamari everywhere I go! We have now visited 4 times Every time they come down this is where they want to go read more

We had lunch at RiverGrille, relax, Florida vibe, and awesome service. The river view is beautiful. We got fish of the day, very delicious. Will definitely come back to try more seafood dishes! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Our go to place for great seafood and a relaxing time. Love this place

Perfection! My husband and I here from out of town and decided on take out food tonight. We ordered the gator bites, smoked fish appetizer followed by 2 grilled catfish dinners. Like I can't say enough about this meal. Usually take out food is so so. Not this dinner. Everything was done to perfection, moist delicious catfish, and the sides were flavorful and delicious! Thank you for providing an excellent dining experience with take out! read more

Stopped by here with a friend on the way back from Orlando. We are always looking for new places to try and this was not too far off the interstate. I was surprised by the number of staff they have working and how busy everyone was - what a great surprise! River Grille has a great casual atmosphere. You can sit inside and look out over the water or sit on the spacious deck. We chose the inside since we had been at Disney for the weekend. * Gator Tail appetizer was tender and plentiful (photo) * Order the fish, shrimp and scallops entree for both of us - one small and one large. * If you order the large portion of a plate you get double the food for a few dollars more (e.g. 4 shrimp instead of 2) * Side of red beans and rice, onions straws, cucumber salad and mashed potatoes were all made perfectly. * Staff was excellent from the minute we entered the restaurant until we left The only thing I didn't like was that I got a platter with fish, shrimp and scallops. I wanted the fish and shrimp fried but the scallops (large scallops BTW) grilled and the waitress said they could not do that. I admit I'm a bit of a food snob and large scallops should never be fried. Overall a great experience. read more

River Grille - Gator Bites appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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Food was awesome. Service was great. Atmosphere good. Drinks were excellent.lots of choices appetizers were awesome. Friendly staff

River Grille was always my place to go to enjoy dinner. Last few times eating here the food has not been the same. I got the fish sandwich, which I have had many times over the years. We also got the stuffed crab balls appetizer. The fish is no longer the same it is bland and no flavor. The appetizer was not great with very little crab in them. The service was not great either. Very slow to get even a refill or the check and it was not very busy. Not sure what has changed? read more

Awesome food, environment. Very friendly staff . The service is exceptional. We have been there a few times and it's an hour drive one way for us. read more