Three of us had lunch at the River Room yesterday. Our table had a great view of the river and it was interesting to see the boats and all the activity on the Sampit. The plates we ordered were shrimp creole, pecan chicken salad, and a hamburger...all were very good. Very reasonable prices on the food and the wine. Service was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend the River Room for the service, food, prices, and the atmosphere. read more

A standard in Georgetown. Good food, good service and great ambience. The locals love it and the location is perfect.

Beautiful view and atmosphere, service was friendly but initially slow. Inconsistencies with the food. My dining mates and I came for lunch. Menu features salads, sandwiches esp. fish and seafood sandwiches, burgers, 2 soups, seafood platters, lunch specials, desserts, craft beers and wine. We ordered the clam chowder, shrimp and grits, burger and fries, and the lunch speciial : Asian glazed Atlantic salmon. The chowder was pretty good, some gritty clams tasted, and some kind of fish aftertaste so not tasting like clam chowders I am used too. My dining mates really enjoyed the shrimp and grits as well as the burger. However two of us did not like the salmon at all, dry, not tender and the glaze way to hot and spicey. So we returned it for the pecan chicken salad which was tasty. We were not charged for returning the salmon. Food plated nicely, prices moderate. Not sure if I would return again read more

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The menu selection was a little on the thin side but everything else was good. The shrimp and scallops was delicious. My daughter went with the salmon, which she promptly inhaled. The charbroiled grouper was my wife's pick, and was a bit on the bland side, but overall we were pleased with the quality of the food and the service. Would come back. read more

A great little find! As we were traveling back to Myrtle Beach from Charleston we made a "curiosity stop" in Georgetown. This restaurant has a picturesque dockside setting. The staff were so welcoming and the portions were huge! Shrimp & Grits were homey and delicious! The salad greens were really fresh and the vinaigrette was well seasoned. I ordered the Flounder Dinner which was enough to feed me that night and my husband the next day! I want to see more of Georgetown someday and will surely include The River Room next time! read more

I loved my penne pasta and red wine! The lunch menu Options were good. The service was excellent with a good view of the river! I look forward to my next visit for dinner! The view of the river is excellent! read more

Great food, service and atmosphere!!! A must to eat. Pricey but totally worth it. Food was delicious. We will be back. read more

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The gumbo was good, the chicken salad sandwich was made from a grilled chicken pattie. I must eat GF, of which we called ahead & was assured they could accommodate. There is no GF menu. The server tried to accommodate by suggesting a salad w grilled shrimp. The shrimp was over cooked, dry, & highly over spiced. The salad was a bowl of spring greens w 3 cherry tomatoes & a few cucumbers slices. Not impressed for a seafood restaurant. read more

Shrimp and Grits is all I have to say. Everytime I come home I visit River Room. The taste is so savory. You also get a butter biscuit on the side as well. My dad is a fan of thier Burgers as well. You cant go wrong with the river room read more

While sightseeing in Georgetown in the rain today, we decided to eat some lunch at the River Room. Since we were not real hungry and we had dinner arrangements with friends in the evening, we shared a fried founder sandwich with fries. It was not the best flounder sandwich that I have ever had, but it was very good. Service was excellent. read more

Shrimp and grits was absolutely outstanding. Just get it! It's as authentic as can be but quite gourmet as well. Also a beautiful view from every seat in the house. After, take a walk on the elevated river boardwalk. read more

Enjoyable dinner with good service. Had the McClellanville crab balls which were really good, the house salad was very fresh and crunchy with great blue cheese dressing, the porterhouse pork chop was cooked perfectly and choice of sides were collard greens and grits. The grits were a bit coarse in texture so not a favorite which meant their shrimp and grits dinner was not to my liking. Again the grits were coarse not creamy and the tasso ham sauce was a tad bland and a bit gelatin like in texture. Wine selection was limited but did have some good options at very reasonable prices. I would definitely eat there again but would not recommend the shrimp and grits. read more

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I've been eating at the RR my entire life. The food is always fresh and spectacular. Great southern hospitality and views of the harborwalk. I highly recommend their Shrimp and Grits. The best I have ever had. read more

Really a great place to eat. We had lunch there and in November so we had no wait. The service was very good. I asked if I could have a combination that wasn't on the menu and the waitress said no problem. That was great. And you really get a large plate. Actually my husband & I could have shared a a plate. Do make sure to ask. Had good menu of craft beer so I tried the Broad River Red. Really good. Dessert menu was phenomenal. So I will have to give it 5 stars. When finished walked the river walk & plenty of unique shops. Great day! I will definitely go back! read more

Wonderful food, staff, and location. Tonight I had the stuffed chicken breast. Absolutely delicious two stuffed chicken breast, cooked tender with cheese and Taso ham. Mashed potatoes were cooked and whipped to perfection, vegetable medley was delicious, and include a nice salad with house made dressings, and warm rolls and cornbread cubes. Amy was our server and she is the best at making her guests feel welcome and providing drinks and bread just before you needed them! Outstanding, as usual, dining experience. Too full for dessert, but they looked incredible! You won't be disappointed! read more

We were planning to go on the Swamp Fox tour and wanted a nice restaurant nearby. The River Room was across the street and seemed to fit what we were in the mood for. We had a bit of trouble finding it as it is only visible from the street in one direction. It is built into the side of one of the buildings, not the front. But if you see a park with the harbor in it, and the ice cream shop, it is right there. The food was very good and I appreciated that the black bean soup was gluten free. It can be difficult to find restaurants with gluten free soup options. The shrimp creole was gluten free as well and is the main dish both of us enjoyed. With one beer, two soups, and two main dishes, the bill still came out under $40 after the tip. It was an enjoyable lunch in a great atmosphere that didn't break the bank. Highly recommended. read more

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This is a perfect spot, bar area really cool & cocktail was delicious. View during dinner was perfect over the water. Food good, fried oysters & others at table enjoyed everything as well. Was meeting family halfway from Myrtle to Daniel Island & was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem! read more

Food is overpriced and the menu is disappointing. Plus, we were charged a 30 percent up charge per person - because we had a party of approximately 8. We only had one waitress to our table, and she was very slow on refilling drinks. Plus, we asked for more rolls, and never got them. Not enough seafood choices on menu. read more

Great clam chowder and shrimp and grits. Biscuits amazing! Great decor and service. Georgetown is a great little historical city. read more

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We are doing the Great American Loop trip (a boat trip that circumnavigates the Eastern half of the United States), and our favorite part of the trip is getting to a new port and eating the local foods. Now with this Coronavirus situation this is not possible. However, we now try to support the local economy by ordering take out from the restaurants that offer it. This restaurant was recommended to us by a local. We called and they told us that they have a limited menu to accommodate the take out orders. The McClellanville crab cake entree that we ordered was well priced, a hefty portion and tasty. The crab cakes were tender and juicy; maybe a little more dough than what we prefer, yet still good. The sides were sautéed mixed vegetables (tender yet still crunchy, tasty with butter and garlic) and mashed potatoes (flavorful and homemade). It also came with sourdough bread and cornbread, both very good. It is hard to rate a restaurant just on one dish, and especially on take out, mainly under out of the ordinary situations like this. However, we were so pleased with everything we ate, everything was so tasty and well made. Mostly we are happy that they are open for take out and glad that we were able to support them. read more

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My daughter & I almost overlooked this place because the entrance is off to the side of the building. It was the music that drew our attention to it. We had a lovely table overlooking the water. The service was excellent. The food did not disappoint. Excellent experience! read more

River Room - Fried oysters, crab balls, shrimp n grits - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

My daughter was home visiting about three weeks, I went once with her and she dined there 3 time. She brought my dinner home on one of those evenings. She loved the food and and services. read more

Delicious food, great service, on the water. Fried flounder hoagie and fried oyster Caesar were delicious!

Great restaurant and 5 star service. Made it super easy for our family. A must visit if in Georgetown

Outstanding food in an old building on the water. I had the flounder sammich, which was good, hot, and flaky. My wife got a salad, and my mom got a chicken sammich. All the food was good. Service was prompt without being overbearing. Prices were reasonable considering the location. The place was clean and filled with plenty of nautical effects, but they didn't detract from the meal. Two thumbs up! read more

I mean it was OK. We sat in a window seat on the river. The food wasn't anything to Rave about. We got some seafood kids got chicken tenders. Not sure what else Georgetown would've had to offer as far as food. Would definitely try a different place out next time we were in town. read more

Arrived at 5:00pm to get a window seat. We got our choice! Very pleased. The server was very courteous and gave us plenty of time, at our request, to order. I had the fresh yellow fin tuna and vegetables. All were perfectly prepared (not over cooked as so often happens) and the presentation was pleasing. My dining companion had the mud pie with ice cream for dinner...was delicious! Have just moved back to the area and was so pleased to find that this restaurant is still a treasure! read more

Excellent food and service. I take chemo therapy so still need to social distance but the owner worked with my husband to find a way to take me out to eat for my birthday and sit away from the crowds. That was several months ago and every time we have gone back they let me pick out a table in the corner. We love the "joes chicken" or pastas at dinner and for lunch the shrimp and grits or chicken sandwich are our favorites. Really good desserts too. read more

Love the huge portions and delicious food. Also great service. I really enjoyed the salmon with horseradish and got a side of mashed potatoes and grits. Grits could've been better but I was craving grits so it was okay. I like my mashed potatoes more creamy and these weren't very creamy, but the rest of the table really enjoyed them. Loved the unlimited bread and butter especially the corn bread. Austin was phenomenal! read more

Georgetown favorite great place to eat after harbor tour. Shrimp and grits a favorite

Gas leak and inadequate staff: I have personally dined at the River Room for over 15 years. My family and I have spent many birthdays and family gatherings there as well. Having worked in the service industry for almost as long, I'm very familiar with how things should and shouldn't be run or handled. We tried to call ahead of time for a larger party to make a reservation for lunch. They stated that they didn't take reservations but we did let them know that we were coming and how many there would be in our party. We were told that we could be accommodated with no problem. We made sure to come after the lunch crowd (1pm) but with plenty of time before they conveniently close at 2:30pm. Upon arriving, they took us to our table... tables.. they sat us at two separate tables, claiming that the other two tables that would be able to seat us were in use. First off, we would have been more than happy to wait for a table, and second off, we weren't given the option to wait. We were seated in a corner with only one other table nearby because they weren't very busy. We politely asked why we couldn't just move the tables together so that we could at least be facing each other. We even considered the fire marshal rules in restaurants and flipping the tables the other direction would not have caused an issue or been in the way. The staff member claimed that the tables were bolted to the floor and they were not able to be moved. I then shifted each table just a few inches either way to disprove her statement. So we then shifted everyone into two separate tables because they were too lazy to move the tables and by this point, the older couple of the group were too tired from standing that we left the tables as they were. As we started getting settled in, we noticed a very strong smell. We were seated next to a gas fireplace that wasn't on. The smell was so strong, a few of us were lightheaded and left with headaches. We mentioned this to the staff, and one of them said that they had mentioned it to the owners several times because of other complaints but that no one had done anything about it. A staff member then came back and claimed that they hadn't turned on the gas yet that year. Well, if that is the case, then you must obviously have a leak. The food was subpar, some of the bread was rock hard, and for only being open for 2-2.5 hours by this point, the staff seemed like they had been through the wringer and seemed not to care or want to deal with anyone anymore that day and had crappy attitudes. Altogether, this was an incredibly sad experience and I hope no one else has to deal with this. read more

Was looking forward to trying this restaurant. Sadly disappointed. Got clam chowder and there was NOT ONE clam in there. More like "Potato Chowder. Chicken salad sandwich was just edible.....nothing special. No return trip for me. Too many good restaurants out there to waste money on bad ones. read more

Food was spot on. Enjoyed the grouper and the black eyed pea appetizer. Staff left a lot to be desired. Sat at the bar and the bartender had zero personality and barely spoke. Never checked or asked if I wanted/needed anything. Could have been so much better. read more

Cloth napkins & silverware yet plastic drinking cups and supermarket McCormick's salt and pepper grinders - seems like they cannot decide if they are casual on the water seafood shack or sit down dinner restaurant. Grits and shrimp, seafood platter reflect an honest, southern seafood joint while the homemade potato chips with Gorgonzola cheese and dressing seem to aspire to something different. Service was friendly and fast but also weird. Waitress poured glass into my glass to refill - very odd and had the appearance of re-purposing other patrons unfinished drinks. The seafood platter was good. The steak was fine but appeared to have some kind of edible binding film on the outside. The grits were good, salads were ok, collard greens ok. Deserts (key lime pie and brownies) were not fresh homemade but they were ok (well, not the key lime pie - don't order that). Atmosphere is weird - pirate statue and algae filled fish tank in the entrance, dated decoration and bright blueish led flickering 'candles' at the table (we turned ours off). Kind of smelled funky too. On the bright side its a pretty location on the water. read more

A surprise stop in Georgetown on the way to Myrtle Beach turned out to be a delightful little gem. Maybe because it's Christmas and cold outside but the restaurant felt so warm and inviting. It's super casual but cozy and friendly. Most of the guests seemed to be regulars, lots of chatter between tables and servers. We were sat by the Christmas tree and an open fire. Delightful! Service was attentive but not overbearing, food was simple and cooked well. We would most definitely return if passing through! read more

I stopped here for lunch on a day work trip to Myrtle Beach from Charleston. The decor and location are superb! Staff was super friendly and most the tables have a lovely view. I had a soft shell crab hoagie sandwich and my coworker had a salmon salad. Both were excellent. My only complaint was, for not being super busy, it took FOREVER to get our food. Plan on being there quite awhile when you go. read more

Excuse my baked potato I couldn't help myself! Best seafood in town!!! You can't come to Georgetown without the River Room read more

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The view was very nice. The atmosphere was very inviting and the service was extremely friendly. The only issue we had was the food took a long time to come out. I ordered the soft shell crab po boy (soft shell crab sandwich) and it was amazing. There was a nice sized fried crab on there with a lot of fried and 2 onion rings. Everyone enjoyed their food from the chicken salad to my po boy to the shrimp Alfredo. The prices were very cheap as well compared to what I expected. Overall it was a great experience and I would return for sure. read more

River Room - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

The shrimp and grits app was amazingly good. My wife and I also had the McClellanville crab balls. Excellent! The flavor of everything was really pleasing. read more

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If you've got a few hours to spare, you may have a happier experience here than I did. It took my party of four around two-and-a-half hours to have dinner with no appetizers and no desert. We were seated right away but after that, the service was almost non-existent on this Monday night that wasn't particularly crowded. Our server, who disappeared for long stretches at a time, seemed annoyed when taking our order, especially when we inquired about the possibility of substitutions for some of the sides, then when I finally asked if I could swap my sides for a baked potato, she said, "Oh yeah, you can do that!" as if she totally forgot that was an option. When we finally were served something around the one-hour mark, we were so disappointed it was just our salads. We'd sort of forgotten about those. Around this time I finally got the drink I ordered, an espresso vodka martini described as being shaken to a froth. Needless to say, the froth had long since departed my beverage, leaving it looking about two-thirds of the way full. I was just happy to have something sweet to combat my falling blood sugar. I'd still like to know what took so long for that-there was one ingredient so it was literally pouring a flavored vodka into a glass. Maybe the frothing and defrothing process is more involved than I imagine. We were finally served our food after watching it tour around the dining room, stopping by a table (to pick up a steak being sent back to the kitchen) opposite us and separated by a glass window. It was cruel to finally see our food, so close and yet so far. When the server set our plates down with the customary warning, "Watch out, it's hot!" I had to stifle a laugh and the urge to say that I seriously doubted that. And as predicted, the plates and the food itself were warm, not hot, though some of the dishes might have been if not for rerouting. What warmth there was wore off about a quarter of the way into eating. The one dish that was hot, was a serving of the bubba gump pasta, covered with a tell-tale, heat-lamp film, and when dug into a mushroom cloud of scalding steam emerged. At least it was hot? My crab cakes were good, nothing special and certainly not worth the wait or the price. Our server was suddenly and strangely attentive when pushing the deserts, having only paid cursory attention to us till then. If we'd ordered anything else I'd probably still be there waiting. The second star is for the fact that the food itself was fine, and was probably pretty good before its sightseeing expedition on the way to our table, except for the heat-lamp heated pasta, for which there is no excuse in a restaurant in this price range, or any, really. Otherwise this was a pricey, one-star experience and none of us would ever return. The impression I have, based on the glowing recommendations I'd seen and heard, is that the River Room was at one time worthy of its reputation but now is just coasting along on it. There are better places to eat in Georgetown for a fraction of the price, and with service that doesn't seem to be offered under duress. read more