BYOB! The inside is elegant and cozy. The staff is friendly and professional. Incredible location and view. Came here for Valentine's Day date night. We came in before the kitchen closed, so we were able to order. We knew what we wanted right away. I got the meatballs for appetizers and my wife got beet salad. I got the lasagna. Food was perfect and delicious! I picked the lasagna because the sauce sounded delicious. The BEST lasagna is here! I'm getting the lasagna again! It's my new favorite dish, only here. The sauce is meaty with a perfect balance with tomato sauce. The pasta didn't overwhelm the dish. The cheese was great. INCREDIBLE!!! read more

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Walked by on a beautiful day and decided to dine here. The food was excellent. There are many complaints about the staff. I did not find that at all. Our meal was basic (shrimp wrap and penne w/vodka) and would certainly come again. One note: tidy up that restroom. read more

One those rare places you are lucky to have came across. I was looking for a place to eat Italian food in area recently because it's my girlfriend favorite cuisine when I happened to find this place on Yelp. The reviews and the food looked good, so me and my girlfriend made our way over there. Clinton is a quaint little town that I first fell in love with almost twenty years ago, but I'd never even noticed this place because it sits behind Riverside Coffee and Tea on Main Street. I was pleasantly surprised at how cute and romantic this place is. I can only imagine eating here while it's snowing outside and sitting next to the fireplace or on a beautiful spring evening outside as the sounds of the water spill over the dam as it sits right next to the river and is a stones throw from the old grist mill which is now a museum. We walked in and were greeted by a server who walked us to a table in the back where the fireplace is. It's a cozy atmosphere with plenty of windows to enjoy the beauty of the river and mill plus everyone was to themselves enjoying their company, vibes, food, and drink. I loved that! We brought a bottle of limoncello since it's BYOB and they brought us a table side champagne ice bucket to keep it and our sparkling water cold. We started with a bottle of S.Pellegrino and the complimentary bread and oil infused with herbs. We ordered the fried zucchini for a starter. After we finished the starter we ordered chicken Parmesan for my girlfriend and ricotta gnocchi for me. My gnocchi and sauce were excellent and cooked perfectly. My girlfriend's chicken Parmesan and pasta were also excellent. The food was so good that we ordered desert which is rare. We got the ricotta pistachio cake which was a perfect desert for a perfect evening. Complimentary Bread 10/10 Fried Zucchini 10/10 Ricotta Gnocchi 10/10 Chicken Parmesan 10/10 Atmosphere 11/10 Service 11/10 I'll make sure to give you my business the next time I am in town. Thank you for the excellent meal, superb service, and spectacular atmosphere. Enjoy :) read more

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Good restaurant with outdoor sterling with view of river. Bad signage to find as down alley . Decor nice with indoor seating Lamb chops were excellent. Service poor and discourteous for an upscale restaurant. Our sever appeared annoyed . read more

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This is the WORST restaurant. Took 45 min for the waiter to take our order and had to hunt him down to take it. Then took over an hour to get the food. We were there for almost two hours before we got the food. Wait staff is not friendly. We were charged $10 for a credit card fee. Portions were small and food was at best fair. Save yourself time and money and go somewhere else. Just horrible. Will never go again. read more

It's ok. Not outstanding but maybe it was me. I fail to see the wisdom of serving a fairly good burger on not so fresh rolls. Nor using tomato slices that are pale and listless. It's tomato season! Slice some Jersey tomatoes! The lettuce on the burger had rust on it. The fries were cold. The ketchup in a little tin dish. Tacky. Nice friendly service. Good iced tea but I would have loved another glass. I wasn't even asked read more

River Mill View - Take me to the river - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

I came here and as soon as I walked in they seated me in a seat with a open plug. door was plenty good but was not as good as their sister restaurant Dora'. read more

River Mill View - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

We went for Mother's Day. They couldn't find our reservation and we sat outside. Our food was delivered to us and our neighboring table went to get a silverware. The service was terrible but then again it was Mother's Day and I do hear reviews about the place. read more

The menu is really well curated, and the food delicious. The dining room is beautiful and cozy with the fireplace burning bright in the cold months, and the outdoor setting by the river quite beautiful during the warmer ones. Our server was very helpful and friendly. I have been three times and each one I'be left planning to come back. read more

River Mill View - dinning room by the fireplace - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

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I THINK THEY DON'T ACTUALLY WANT CUSTOMERS! So sad - beautiful atmosphere. Had come here before and wanted to try again because the food and atmosphere were decent. Even though the wait staff seemed abrupt bordering on rude, still wanted to try it again. Not worth the hassle. Came 5 minutes before reservation. Had to find someone as there was no one at the hostess station. Party sat down. Nothing. No server showed for 20 minutes. Went and found one. Finally came over and poured water for half the table and said the specials, gave every 3 people 1 menu and left. Nothing. No one for another 20 minutes - not even a "someone will be with your shortly." Set a timer. If someone shows in 3 minutes, we'll stay. Came in 3 minutes. Told him we were ready to order. He quickly poured the rest of us water and HE LEFT - almost mid sentence! Went to clean another table and then ignored us AGAIN! It was almost as though they didn't want us there. Got up an left. Really really wanted to stay, but at this point it was over an hour after our reservation and we were all starving. read more

SHOCKED AND APPALLED - WORST DINING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. My father ordered the flounder and, after only a few bites, began choking on multiple small bones hidden in the fish. Thankfully he could still breathe, but it was a terrifying experience. When we informed our waiter while my father was struggling (clearly breathing deeply and drinking a lot of water), instead of showing concern or offering help, he argued and said, "I'm sorry but it's fish, what do you expect?" -- a backhanded apology with zero empathy. When we asked for a manager, he arrogantly replied, "You can speak to me." There was no manager on site, and when we insisted on speaking to one over the phone, the waiter kept trying to take our number instead. We told him to call the manager while we were standing there, and he finally did -- handing my mom his iphone. The manager repeated the same dismissive comments: "Fish have bones, that's it." No apology, no concern, no attempt to make things right. The waiter even raised his voice at my mother while she calmly explained what happened. To make matters worse, they charged us full price for the meal. When questioned, the waiter said, "Well, I came by and asked how it was, and you did say good." For a restaurant that charges $25+ per plate, serves only bottled wine (no glass options), and barely offers any bread, the lack of professionalism and basic human decency was appalling. We left disturbed and deeply disappointed by how this was handled. read more

Service: Had to ask someone if we had a waiter. The waiter seemed absolutely miserable. Food: One member of our party had to send back the food because it wasn't fully cooked. Our lasagna was fair at best. Tasted frozen. Ambiance: It's along the water so it's very beautiful and peaceful. read more

The service was slightly lacking, but the servers are still very nice and the food was delicious. Everyone left happy, and I'm looking forward to returning with my family, so I think our meal deserves five stars. Eating in Clinton next to the river always provides a nice ambiance, as well. I'd recommend giving the restaurant a try. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food here. I had grown accustomed to restaurants with views having mediocre food. Not here. We had a magical night eating al fresco with views of the Raritan River. There was music in the air and we enjoyed our appetizers of Carpaccio and steamed clams. Both dishes a bit too salty, but still tasty. One of us had the Flounder Frances, one the chicken Martini and I had the Rigatoni Torino. The bolognese sauce on my pasta was decent but the peas were hard - either undercooked or just not good quality. The service was ok, nothing spectacular but always appreciate the profession! Will definitely be back! read more

Met an old friend here for lunch today and it was perfect! The view of the bridge and waterfall from the patio was spectacular! The Caesar chicken wrap that I had was one of the best that I've had in years and the service was fast and friendly, well done! This place is a good 35 minute drive from home but I already told my wife that we're going back for dinner. Bonus- the town of Clinton is adorable with lots of nice shops, coffeehouses and dessert places to try. Really nice surprise! read more

River Mill View - Around the side to the outside seating area - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

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absolutely phenomenal! 10/10 everything was cooked fresh and seasoned well. The service was exceptional please stop by here on your ventures the Clinton Mill read more

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First visit since the location reopened under a new name. Great location right on the river. Its now an Italian restaurant. Friendly staff. Had the tortellini carbonara which was good. 4 stars is generous until I've tried more options, so I'll update later if needed. read more

Delightful outside dining with river view. Staff professional, efficient. Food always good with salad very fresh!

Went for a visit yesterday to the town of Clinton, New Jersey, about 45 minutes from me. The day was gorgeous as a friend and I meandered around the town. We stopped for lunch at the River Mill View about 12:45 p.m. It was pretty crowded but a patio table by the water had just opened up so we lucked out, now being able to enjoy the view over our leisurely lunch. There were only two waiters working who were hard-pressed to keep up with the demand of seating, waiting, serving, etc., but who maintained a friendly and efficient disposition throughout. We did have a long wait to place our order, however we had been served water and we were in no rush - the day was gorgeous and the venue beautiful. Our meals, once ordered, did not take too long to reach the table. We both ordered the salmon entree which included mashed potatoes and spinach, and was absolutely delicious. Portions and prices were reasonable for a lunch. The menu had a number of interesting selections including apps, wraps, and other entrees. We both were extremely pleased with the lunch, the service, the view, and the amount of time we could relax and enjoy the meal. read more

River Mill View - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

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Only thing saving this place is the location. Food was what you would expect for going out to eat in means of taste, the portion size i received was insulting for $25 for a pasta. Maybe 5-6 fork fulls. Service was service, nothing over the top. read more

Happened to be in town with my son. He was craving pasta and after reviewing options on yelp we came upon River Mill. Really cool outdoor seating area right on the river. The service was absolutely impeccable. Not just good... over the top good. Drive me to go right to my yelp app and leave a review kind of good. Food was incredible! Beef carpaccio app was the best Ive had (Ive had a lot). My Pappadalle Amatriciana was excellent. Just an amazing dish in its simplicity. Finished if off with crème brûlée and a great one at that. In town for one more night. Cant wait to go back tomorrow. read more

Came here with my family as part of a day trip the area and all walked away happy! Delicious food, adorable setting, definitely recommend making a stop here! read more

Another fantastic meal for our party of six New Year's Eve. Every time we got here everyone in party had nothing to say but great about food and service. Highly recommended. read more

These days it's expensive to go out to eat everywhere, so when you do go out, you want everything to be amazing. River Mill View gets as close as you can hope for. Ambiance is warm and elegant, but not overstated. Our waiter was attentive and personable. I ordered the fettuccine with clams, shrimp, and scallops fra diablo. It was delicious. The sauce had just the right amount of kick to it without being obnoxious. The only comment I have is that I expected the dish to be served with sea scallops, but alas, it offered bay (small) ones (menu did not specify). My daughter ordered the flounder frances with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Delicious. The flounder was lightly battered, but with a delicate taste. For dessert, I would stay away from the tartufo. It seemed commercially made. Next time I would order something I am sure is made from scratch. And yes, we will be going back...soon. Bring your someone special. You will not be disappointed! read more

The food was good, but there were flies & gnats everywhere. Couldn't enjoy the meal because we were busy swatting them away and one went into my drink. read more

Love this place. Re-done on the inside, which is lovely, but go in the warm weather so you can eat beside the River! The food is consistently good. Have been 4 or so times, since moving to the area a year ago. read more

Raving about this Chicken Martini. Portions are big. We sat outside by the river overlooking the Red Mill. Prices aren't so bad as well, well we went for Lunch so I'm not sure how dinner is read more

River Mill View - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

We enjoyed a very nice dinner on Saturday night at the River Mill View. The fresh bread and herb olive oil started us off on a good note. We were a large party and everyone was happy with their meals, such as the cheese ravioli, mushroom ravioli, and flounder francese. The servers were attentive. We will definitely return. read more

River Mill View - Menu - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

We had reservations at 645pm. We arrived at 6.40pm. We were served at 756pm! We were not asked if we wanted a salad and the dinner entre for 19.95 and 21.95 didn't even come with a salad. We were given 1 serving of bread and finished that 45 min before our food came The meal was good and so hot I couldn't eat it till it cooled a bit. After we were served the waiter never asked if everything was ok. Because it wasn't. But we ate our food without the desired P armigiano cheese. After we ate we were not asked if we wanted dessert or coffee. For 10 bucks I bought 2 coffees at another store after dinner. Besides that we had to listen to head-banging music from the hard rock band across the streetinstead of calm romantic dinner music. I would not waste your time and money. Go elsewhere. * read more

We came here in a Sunday at 1:30 back in October of 2022. We ordered the black Angus burger, shrimp scampi, and the steamed clams. The burger was a total disappointment. Burger was small, dry and overcooked. It almost tasted like it was a frozen, ready made burger! Even the frozen Bubba burger tasted better than their Angus burger! They put a small piece of lettuce and and lots of onions with the burger. They were stingy with the fries, there was only maybe 10 pieces. The shrimp scampi was ok. The steamed clams was SO SALTY, we couldn't even eat it! Couldn't even taste any butter or wine sauce. Didn't get to take a pic of the clams and the shrimp scampi. Service was ok. Ambiance is what made it 2 stars since it's right next to the water. read more

River Mill View - Dry angus burger with kids meal fries lol - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

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Very nice spot at the foot of the red mill in Clinton. Enjoyed the view of the falls, river life and town. The menu has a northern Italian flair and my pasta was home-made and delicious. The service is excellent and the ambiance is charming. read more

River Mill View - River Mill pario - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

I've been going to eat at this location for over 10 years. New owners took over about 3 years ago and really upgraded the indoor ambience and the food quality and selection. The outdoor patio is very large has its length along the South Branch of the wide and fast flowing Raritan river with the bank to bank waterfalls, the iconic Red Mill and antique bridge in full view. It is a spectacular setting. Today I had a a short rib sandwich with mushrooms onions and mozzarella cheese. It came with fries or salad. It was great. Every bite. You can bring your own wine or they also have some available. The service was friendly and efficient and not at all rushed even though we were old friends catching up and talking a lot before ordering. My wife had the salmon dish with delicious mashed potatoes and two friends each had the smoked salmon sandwich. We had them cut up one delicious tartuffo among us to share. I live 35 minutes away in central Jersey and love meeting friends there who come from Allentown PA. We try to eat there also when we walk in Ken Lockwood Gorge. It's a great place and It heartily recommend it for both the surroundings, service and the food. read more

The food was so good. If you are in the area def stop by. I loved how the restaurant is on the river. Great place for a meal. The service was impeccable. The portions were great. I was stuffed from this yummy meal.I would def come again. read more

River Mill View - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

We always make it a point to eat at River Mill View Restaurant every time we go thru Clinton (Hunterdon), NJ. Excellently prepared food, perfect service, and wonderful ambience make for a delightful culinary experience every time. Be sure to say hello to the wonderful family that owns and maintains this restaurant, they are delightful people. read more

If you are looking for good food, service, and outside seating with a great view, try River Mill View. I wonder why they don't receive five stars. I have been three times in the past two months, and the food and service have been consistently good. read more

River Mill View - Seafood special, absolutely delicious, and served with a lovely outside view. - Italian Near Me - Clinton, New Jersey

Creative and delicious food--far above average. Desserts are wonderful. To top it off, you can't find a prettier setting anywhere. I had the mussels/shrimp/pasta special. I'm sorry I don't remember the name, but it was one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. And I'm 63. read more

First time at this lovely place. Seated by the river on a beautiful night. Classical music playing and nice ambiance. Our waiters were great and so was all the staff. Our food was prepared as we ordered and served hot! Everyone loved their meal - definitely will be back! read more

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Just had a very nice lunch here. Table by the river with good food and attentive service. However, this place is hard to find. It's behind the Clinton Bike Shop along the river. The address is 49 Main Street and your GPS will say you've arrived - but you didn't. . But location aside this is a great lunch spot for a relaxing meal. Will try it for dinner soon. read more

Stopped here by chance after going on a hike with our dog. So dog friendly. She got a bowl of water before we got our water. Lol. The food was delicious and very flavorful. Perfect portions. The waiters were very attentive and pleasant. And best of all having dinner with the river flowing next to you was just the perfect wind down. Will definitely come back. read more

A disappointment all around. We visited for a birthday lunch on a weekday, just a table of 4. We were seated at 2:30pm and were charged dinner prices, which we did not realize until we got the bill. There was no bread or anything else put on the table besides what was ordered. The portions were either pathetically small and/or excessively salted to the point of being inedible halfway through (the salty pasta sauce had become a gloppy swamp at the bottom). The chicken parm seems to have been a frozen piece of chicken reheated as it was very watery. Service was pathetic, we were not checked on once after getting our food. To top it off, after getting the dinner-priced bill for lunch, there is a $5 fee for credit card charges. Warn about this upfront so that your patrons have cash! If the rest of the visit had been even decent I may not have noticed that $5, but it just went from bad to worse. A sad state of affairs...no shortage of other great options in central jersey, so avoid this mess. read more