Our server was friendly, our drinks and food arrived quickly, and the fish tacos were delicious! The deck overlooking the river looked amazing but, unfortunately, it was too cold out to enjoy it. I took off a star because we just didn't understand why we had to wait until 7:00pm for a reservation (all the prior times weren't available) and when we walked in, the place was virtually empty. read more

River Grille - Hubby about to dig into his fish tacos. - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

Wow a surprisingly delicious meal. Hiding in plain view in an office building The view is so tranquil and we thought the food would be at least good from prior reviews but it was great My steak caprese was huge and the steak was perfectly cooked and super juicy The buffalo chicken salad has amazing breading plenty of sauce and crisp greens I was told the French onion smash was a perfect combo of a patty melt and a French dip And the Mac n cheese was gooey cooper sharp tastiness Cocktails were lovely And our service was friendly and on point Great experience and highly recommend River Grille read more

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We chose this restaurant for our Mother's Day celebration and spent nearly $750 for a party of 13, only to leave extremely disappointed. Our reservation was close to the end of buffet service, but that should not excuse the experience we had. Multiple buffet stations were empty or poorly maintained throughout the meal. There were no plates available when several people in our group went up for food. Condiments were completely gone, food items sat empty for extended periods without being replenished, and much of the food that was available was cold and mediocre at best. While our server initially checked on us frequently, she disappeared toward the end of the meal. We eventually had to flag down another server just to get our check. Then came the billing issue. We were charged for 13 adults when our party consisted of 8 adults and 5 children. I didn't notice until I got home and called immediately, only to be met with accusations and defensiveness instead of professionalism. I was essentially told they thought I was trying to claim there were only 8 people total. I clearly stated that there were 8 adults and 5 kids. To make matters worse, I was told refunding the difference could "get them in huge trouble" because the server claimed everyone "looked like adults." I ultimately had to drive back to the restaurant and speak with the owner in person, where I was initially told she had been "misled" by me. Only after reviewing the surveillance footage did they finally apologize and agree to refund the difference. Yes, the overcharge was eventually corrected, but the way the situation was handled left a very bad impression. Being treated as though I was being dishonest over a simple billing mistake was unnecessary and completely unprofessional. For the amount of money spent, this entire experience was unacceptable. Poor food quality, poorly managed buffet service, inattentive staff, incorrect billing, and the way the issue was handled completely overshadowed what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day celebration. read more

Food was delicious, service was great. Went on a rainy day but it still was an amazing view read more

River Grille - Po boy with loaded fries - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

We stopped here for a casual brunch suggested by a family member. We were given the option of indoor or outdoor seating and chose outdoor. We had a beautiful view of the river. Although seated quickly, our waitress was hit or miss. She only came to take our order and give the check. The rest of the outdoor seating seemed to have great service from their waiters so it seemed we were the unlucky table. The bloody Mary's were delicious. I would recommend their house bloody for only $6. We split the chicken and waffles along with the hangover smash burger. The food was fantastic and extremely filling. read more

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We visit River Grille a few times per year. At our last stop it was spur of the moment and around 8pm on a Friday. We actually didn't know about their happy hour so it was a nice surprise. Our server was Corrine M, who was attentive and checked on us every now and again. The one thing we really miss are the steak cut sweet potato fries. I hope they come back again sometime bc the crinkle cut ones are just not the same. No other restaurant had the steak cut ones so they were something different. The draft beer selection definitely leaves a lot to be desired and the beer is usually flat. read more

We went to River Grille for their Harry Potter themed pop-up "speakeasy" and it did not disappoint. The vibes were cozy cozy castle and each table had a magic wand. The boozy butter beer was absolutely delicious, our bartender tended to have a heavy hand so the Unicorn blood drink was VERY strong and I couldn't taste the lavender. I got the "Rise of the Phoenix Nachos" and they were great, but better than the Pumpkin Pasty which swear I could eat forever. I got the sorting hat cheesecake and although the chocolate ganache was quite hard it was an over all very tasty experience. read more

Saw this place on Home and Backyard. So decided to try as I am always looking for somewhere different to go. Great dinner with a view of the river. Don't be fooled by the parking lot being filled, there is lots of room inside read more

Breakfast tacos were horrible. I couldn't eat them. Cold crunchy pancakes, cold rubbery eggs, gummy bacon bits, and disgustingly overly cheesy potatoes. So bad I didn't want to taste anything else on the menu. My opinion was not fully shared by others with me. read more

Today's lunch was a nice one. I have had some negative experiences before, however today was great. The steak caprese salad was bomb. I had to steer clear of the cocktails because some bad experiences were bad. But today is a new day and I'm so thankful we stopped It. Shout out to Lauren! Super attentive and prompt. The atmosphere is the best part tho. It is February and I'm loving the view. read more

River Grille - The steak caprese salad - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

The food is pretty good not the best but pretty good. The service is the best. The ambiance is good to. You may see a very long cargo train out the window. read more

Had a 70th birthday party at River Grille. Food was amazing, staff was friendly and attentive They all went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and desires read more

Menu was not the same as what was shown online. Food was just meh. I don't like to pay for foos that is just meh.

Food is good . Place is overlooking the river . Went there for early dinner . Staff is attentive to our needs .

What a find! I was looking on YELP for water front restaurants and saw this. Only half an hour from us so in the car we go! The service was great and the food. $5 bloody Mary's for brunch! We enjoyed the view and busy atmosphere! We will be back! read more

River Grille - Beautiful view!! - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

food was horrible, place was nasty, workers were strange, weird vibes , I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

Hangover burger was amazing So were the truffle fries great service nice environment read more

The service here is ... weird. We asked for iced coffee and the waitress was scared. She was trying to make excuses to why they dont make a simple iced coffee then offered to bring hot w ice on the side lmao. Also the toast last yr was beautiful and this year was very cold dry stale and bad. The rest of the food wasnt as good either. What happened? Good part is the view of the river read more

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Great views from deck and classy decor inside. Menu pretty basic and has a upmarket student vibe about the place. Located in modern tower block just north of Wilkes barre. Now open at 11 till late. Good for what it is. As everywhere short on cook staff but plenty of serving staff. $5-50 for Guinness ok and fair selection of cocktails. We just had wedge salad(s). But wife said it was good to see good bits down to the bottom. A bit like me (?). read more

Yes, please should have 10 stars out of five! I can't believe they don't have a 100% perfect reading, the view is awesome, and the food is to die for! So glad we came across this place. Passing through, I wish we lived closer. I would come here regularl. read more

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Thank you for a delicious meal again! Chicken bites were so juicy , steak bites were delicious and so tender ! Fruit salad with greens and red onion with your honey dressing wowza!!! That was the bomb. Loved everything once again. We will be back again. Compliments to your chef! read more

A must visit! Nestled next to the river but hidden amidst floors of offices - river grille's menu and atmosphere are sure to please! The Rasta pasta was cheesy, spicy & loaded with large perfectly cooked shrimp! read more

We were in Pennsylvania for a couple of days and decided to go for the River Grille on our last night in town. The food was good but the service was even better. Our servers name was Haley. She was attentive and super sweet! My husband ordered the hangover burger which was great and I ordered the jambalaya which was alright. I felt like the Jambalaya was a bit too heavy for me and I couldn't finish it. For dessert we ordered their cheese cake and tiramisu. The cheesecake was great. The tiramisu was light and good. Overall experience was 8/10 - mostly for the great service! read more

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The atmosphere was inviting and warm. The service was wonderful, the food even better! read more

River Grille - Children's cheeseburger (which was huge), Porkchop, Pesto Shrimp Pasta - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

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Three of us visited here on a Sunday for brunch around noon. Reservations are recommended and they did get busy. They have a great deck to dine on, but we chose indoors as it was hot outside and we didn't need any more work on our tans :) Mike was our server and he immediately came over to take our drink order. We specifically came here for their delicious mimosas. I had a raspberry, my cousin had a loaded mimosa and my other cousin had a regular. They were all fabulous. So fabulous that we kept ordering them and were feeling pretty good by the time our food came out! So. As for the food and the reason for the 2 stars...the brunch menu has plenty to pick from with some unique items. I went for the NY Strip and eggs (eggs ordered over easy). My meal also came with potatoes but I had to add sour dough toast--I mean, I had dippy eggs!! My meal was just ok and I was actually pretty underwhelmed for the $26 price tag. The NY strip, which was only about 3/4 inch thick, was (for the most part) cooked how I ordered it (medium) but had a burnt taste and a lot of grizzle. The potatoes were terrible...dried out and it seemed like they had been sitting under a warming lamp since 6 am...blechhh. I suppose if you put a shit ton of ketchup on them, they COULD be edible.... The eggs were cooked as requested and were good with the toast. My cousin enjoyed her chicken and waffles, which are spicy chicken tenders over a waffle with cinnamon butter and syrup. I ordered the same to go for my fiancé, as I thought he'd like it. I tried some and the chicken tenders were decent and had a nice spicy tang, but the waffle was soggy and chewy--not sure if this was because I got it to go or not. I really want to like the food here, but this is the second bad experience I had. Mike our server, was GREAT though. Super attentive and helpful. read more

River Grille - Steak and eggs...not worth the $26 price :( - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

Great food and view!! I had the steak salad and French onion soup and both were delish!! read more

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Another awesome family owned restaurant located near the Jazz café, and Kings College. They have a super cool atmosphere and artsy vibe. Both indoor and outdoor dining on the Susquehanna River. It's such a beautiful view during sunset. Their food is delicious and they have a great Sunday brunch too. The staff and servers are on point, even when they are packed the service is still great! read more

We used to come here great food...had a few events...but things chsnged...today waited over 30 minutes for mozzarella sylticks to come out...a few waitresses were on thier phones and the floor was filthy( smashed fries under our table,plus scraps all over) they have time to sit on the phone at lease clean up alittle...we walked out...don't worry will not return anytime soon read more

for starters the waitress didn't know the beers on draft. once our friend chose a beer they gave him a coors in a bottle instead of a draft. the waitress fixed her mistake with a free draft coors. same friend ordered a hangover burger without the maple sriracha aioli and the tangy burger sauce from the smash burger instead and sweet potato fries. when his order came out his burger was described as a "smash burger with barbecue sauce". he told the waiter he what he ordered and he took it back to fix it. the order then came out with only bacon added, an egg in the bowl on the side, and regular fries. the waiter then said "here's the egg if you wanted it". when our friend complained that his order was still wrong we got nothing in return. plus if you have to pay for extra chips to go with the buffalo chicken dip appetizer the waitress should probably do the customer a favor and give the warning and ask if the extra charge is okay before adding it! read more

Myself and my team came here to celebrate the end of our season. We always have a fun time at the River Grille, so we decided to make reservations here to celebrate. We were very disappointed with the negativity we were met with. Our server was so abrasive, harsh, and just so negative. The only thing we can think of as to why we were met with bad service is because of the size of our party. We were very upset with our experience tonight read more

It's a nice place; a bit open and has a lovely view of the Susquehanna. The booths were a bit uncomfortable and the leather was ripped which isn't flattering to sit on with shorts. The bathrooms were a little gross but I enjoy stalls you can shut as a door. The prices were normal. The service was okay, it wasn't fast but it wasn't too interactive either so I cannot comment on that. The food was mixed depending on what you get. I got chicken and waffles and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender, the waffles were so soft and good. But then my family member got the RG sandwich and thought it was okay and another family member got another item in which he thought it was not great. I leave a 3-star review and say come check it out yourself. read more

We go here almost weekly, great food, fantastic chef. Last week I had the halibut and Mojo had the Beef sandwich YUM! Besides where else can you eat with a view like this! read more

I read the reviews and saw some negative reviews about the place because of flies or bugs. Anyone complaining about this lacks the intellectual capacity to understand that this place is literally, ON A RIVER, Read that again. I had the Thai burger and the Buffalo Chicken Rolls. The taste and presentation of my food was on point! The Thai burger was a bit messy to my liking but that's because it's a Thai burger, they get messy, perfect temperature and perfectly cooked so compliments to the chef! I also had a couple of Heinekens and these are necessary little memorabilia. I went on a slow Sunday night so the crowd wasn't there unfortunately but I was able to enjoy some me time and good grub! *So for those of you who don't like the crowds or a "possible" longer wait time on food, then Sundays are for you.* My Server was on point and made perfect recommendations on what food to eat. read more

While stopping on a trip in Wilkes Barre we were looking for a place to eat dinner and decided to try the River Grill. My wife and sister in law wanted Fried shrimp which was not on the menu. we asked and the chef agreed to cook them each a plate which the said was excellent. I ordered jambalaya and it was outstanding. Besides having good food the views of the river were also very good. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Who woulda thunk it that the RG did such a great brunch!? Saturday afternoon at the RG, sat on the enclosed patio, and had the best veggie omelette ever. It was huge! Also served with potatoes, which were not hot and the only reason I would not offer 5 stars. My dining partner enjoyed the wake and bake, which was Mac and cheese with egg, bacon and straw potatoes and reported it to be delicious. Took home a doggy bag. Wonderful,friendly service and covid friendly. The man-mosa was a nice surprise with beer, vodka and OJ mixed. Great afternoon! Lots of interesting options on the menu, was hard to narrow it down. read more

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The food was great. The service was great and the view from the patio was awesome. I will be returning next time I'm in Wilkes-Barre.

Brunch was excellent ! Great bloody Mary's and service was very good! Sat us right away even though we had no reservation. read more

Great views of the river. Very fun atmosphere as well. The service was friendly but kitchen was slow, even though we were there on a not so busy weekday night. The food was rather mediocre sorry to say. We had the Buffalo bites appetizer, which was good on flavor but odd on texture. My chicken fajitas were rather bland sadly. The Buffalo chicken Caesar was reportedly good as well as the burger and fries that my son had. Raspberry ice tea was good, as expected. Would go again for the view and atmosphere, but maybe stick to traditional bar food choices next time. read more

River Grille - Dinner with a view - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

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Not much for brunch in Wilkes-Barre but River Grille has a posted menu and so here we are. I'm very much not a Bloody Mary drinker - I can't stand tomato juice - but the Bloody Mary bar with different spices and mixes and add-ons as well as various flavors and brands of vodka is a pretty cool idea. I chose the corned beef has and eggs. What arrived was a super hot skillet (the same thing that they use for fajitas in the Mexican places) with a good portion of potatoes and hash topped with the two poached eggs I ordered. The rye toast was perfect on the side. Quite filling, pretty good service, a good meal and a nice view of the Susquehanna River (through the window - it was iced over today). I'd return. read more

River Grille - Front of River Grille in the snow - American Near Me - Plains, Pennsylvania

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I tried this place twice. The service was good once and poor the 2nd time, while the food was ok the initial visit and awful the final time, and I do emphasize FINAL. read more