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    Riverwalk Grill and Taproom

    2.7 (250 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    RIVERWALK GRILL AND TAPROOM ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Haven't been to Riverwalk since the new owners and decided to give it another try. You can't beat the location and view of the lake, but the food was declined after the rebuild as there a was fire previously. We were pleasantly surprised with the new owners as the food and service were fantastic! We had the Kale salad with salmon and it was amazing...great flavor and they say the kale is massaged which I guess makes it softer? The cioppino was full of flavor and fresh. Steakburger had great flavor, the sauce was yummy, and hearty! The walleye was outstanding and the craft cocktails with the fresh squeezed juices were legit!! Service was great as well. We would highly recommend this place to anyone!

    9/26/22 menu
    Kim H.

    I've never been to traverse city and happened to stumble upon this off the main road. Overall really good restaurant. It's chilly and raining today but the outside seating looks awesome on the water. Food was really good. Loved the smoked salmon on the Caesar and it was a cold smoked salmon. The Caesar could have used a better dressing and a little more on it for a more quality salad. My friend got the ahi and it was good but needed soy sauce. Great portion size for lunch. The lobster bisque was everyone's favorite, but wasn't exactly warm. The taste and flavor was definitely on point. Our waitress was very attentive and courteous. If you have a group over 8 it's a restaurant policy to only be on one check. For no windows open, oddly enough there were a lot of flys and gnats which was off putting. Seems like a great place to drink on the patio and get a quick bite to eat.

    Bread Service
    Emma J.

    We stopped here on our way home because of the view, which was great. They apparently have different hostess' for the inside and outside dining areas, the inside hostess was very friendly and interactive, however, I cannot say the same for the outdoor hostess. Previously being a hostess myself, and enjoying eating out, I've come across A LOT of hostess' and I must say this girl was probably the worst I have ever encountered. She did not speak to a single customer who came up to her stand, just stared at them until they stated what they were looking for. She was on her phone the majority of the time and actually had to be interrupted by customers to look up. She told several people they did not have availability with numerous tables open (possibly due to staffing), but this led to people asking about particular tables and her actually just handing them menus and pointing to the table. Another person was asking her about a table and she quite literally gave him the "shh" finger while she walked back to the podium and checked her phone. When making a reservation list, she handed the customers the pen and paper and had them write it down, again no interaction. We were seated right behind her which is why I was able to observe all this, but when we asked for a second menu as we had only gotten one, she rolled her eyes and said yeah in a tone as if we were inconveniencing her. I watched her seat two other tables and not give them any menus. All in all, it was a horrible effort and it is too bad that the girl inside was not outside. In terms of the food, we got the bread service, fish and chips, and walleye. The bread service was great, but dumb that you have to pay for it. The fish and chips were fine, but it was a small portion, especially for the price. My sister also got like 15 asparagus and I got 4... My dad's walleye was a little rubbery on the outside but good on the inside.

    The tiny $12 bowl of soup.

    A very expensive and disappointing dinner. We usually eat here a couple of times a year and I see it is under new ownership. Prices have increased dramatically while the menu options are more limited. The "bowl" of seafood chowder was $12, it took my son 6 bites to eat it all - that's $2 per bite! My tiny side salad was $8, you can see how small in the picture. Pre made and seemly frozen cheeseburger was $19. The bill for my son, husband and I was over $100, two of us had water and one had a beer. Two of us had an item from the appetizer menu as our entree. Entrees arrived before soups. Agreeing with another reviewer that the chips with the dip that was my entree were burnt. I asked for new ones. Crazy high prices for at best average food.

    Entrance/indoor bar

    Come by boat or car, either way you'll love Riverwalk Great food with a spectacular view New owners took over just a few weeks ago & it shows! A few of my favs: smoked whitefish dip, lobster dip, the truffle burger, walleye sandwich... and don't forget about the Seafood Tower! Definitely stop in - you won't regret it.

    Strange living room within the establishment
    Kendall M.

    The newly remodeled Riverwalk Grill and Taproom has plenty of space; and plenty of space for improvement. The restaurant is situated along the pristine Elk River, with water views and a broad outdoor and dog friendly patio, they boast a large bar with plenty of indoor space as well. The execution of service, beverage and culinary components could use some serious transformation. *I'll note that it should be taken into account that destination summer towns and resort areas are extremely short staffed which could naturally be pertinent to any restaurant's success and performance Our server, Kennedy, was happy to seat our large group at a spacious table, though I'll note that the metal chairs could certainly benefit from cushions. The overall aesthetic of the indoor dining area was beach chic. Clean, bright, and nautical, with the addition of a confusing "show room" living room for which I question the purpose. Our party filtered in, though I was the only one who could snatch a drink order in a timely manner. The rest of the drinks took an unnecessary amount of time, especially noting the emptiness of the restaurant on a rain riddled Wednesday night. One of our guests even had to approach the bar in order to secure a beverage. I am always bothered by a restaurant that doesn't provide bread as a complementary accompaniment to dinner. We ordered the bread service, and asked for side plates. The server and food runner lacked in communication and we resorted to using our napkins. Tacky. Our meals also took an irksome amount of time to arrive. My Caesar salad was correct but not notable. Another guest ordered a Wedge (dry, without enough of anything but the lettuce). The fettuccine Alfredo was thought to be decent, though served with linguine pasta. My "side of asparagus" was 2 pieces. I noted the minimal display, and Kennedy did remove it from my bill. The panetti's seemed to be of the more successful items ordered, though, still not memorable. When our bills were eventually obtained, corrections were in order. Kennedy patiently fixed our issues, but seemed a bit in over her head. I think this establishment is better suited for tourists that seek a view and some cocktails. Until their service and culinary components can be revived, I pend posting a positive recommendation.

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    The food is overpriced and quantity and quality is poor. Last time going to the restaurant

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    Food and service are much improved from the past. Sitting outside overlooking Elk Lake only added to a great meal.

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