We've been visiting Elk Rapids for almost ten years (and just bought a place this past fall). We visited Riverwalk for the first time last night. We were positively, completely surprised. They have the place totally holiday themed. Very pretty. Service was great and the food was really good. Totally satisfied and we will be back! read more

Service- impeccable. Thank you Riley! My daughter (the cute gal who dropped the whole ball of butter in her hair) remembered your name and kept mentioning how kind you were. My mom loved the potato's and wings as did I + asparagus was daughter says the lobster was not so good but good. We will be back again. Private for chaos and kids private for romantic evenings! They accommodate 100% read more

Place sucked !!! Burgers way over priced. Services was great. However, I should have ordered fish.

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! read more

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - Seafood Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

Food was sad for the price. Salmon taco hardly taste the salmon ,Whitefish sandwich bun great, fish old or frozen to end of freezer life. Place needs deep clean, food or fly specks on wall photos, dried ketchup on corrugated metal wall. Service meh. Order taken food served are you finished here is bill. read more

Riverwalk was a festive and cozy choice for dinner out on a snowy night. The beautiful decorations and fun holiday vibe of the Holiday Lodge are so inviting. Menu has nice selections for apps, salads, sandwiches (handhelds) and entrees. Or just come for the Seasonal cocktails and holiday sweaters on the staff ! Burger was excellent, good crab dip. Wonderful table service. You gotta give this place a try if you haven't been lately. read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD. Long story short, ordered apps and dinner and left WITH NO FOOD 1.5 hours later. Manager was having drinks at the table with the owner while most other patrons had no food either and also left without being served their food. What a joke! Will be surprised if they last through the summer. read more

Was pleasantly surprised with our experience. Great water views and ample outside waterside tables. We ate inside and appreciated the super clean dining areas with industrial warehouse vibe but with photos of old Elk Rapids. Nice Fortessa plate ware too. Food was good and freshly made. My husband liked his salmon tacos and my burger was solid. A little pricey but we felt the beautiful setting made it worth it. Service was fine. We definitely will return. read more

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. read more

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This restaurant got a good review on Google and we tried it but we should've looked at Yelp. It was ridiculously expensive for what you got. The white fish was dry as a bone. The chicken tender wrap was fine. Service was good. read more

Over priced for what you receive. Slow service. The owner is out of touch with his customers. The view is great. This could be a number one spot with some effort. ! read more

We had the Caesar salad and walleye fish and it was delicious. Bar service was awesome too. The ambiance, sitting out on the patio in the sunshine on a Saturday afternoon, was perfection. Our waitress, Rylee, was great and gave delicious recommendations read more

We've been going to Riverwalk for years, many meals were so-so and overpriced. Service was always a struggle and we usually walked out of there bitching that we wouldn't come back. Well this afternoon we went for lunch and had a surprisingly nice meal. They have a new wait staff that came over from Croatia and our waiter was "on- it". Food came out quick and hot, ( still overpriced), but the sun was out and we were on the deck overlooking the lake, so that was a bonus. The new owner's should have a special during the week nights to bring in the " locals" like a burger and beer for $10. Hoping this visit wasn't a fluke because we really need a good restaurant in Elk Rapids that is consistent throughout the year. read more

Went there last night and the food was amazing! I am not kidding you all 4 of our dishes which were fish were done to perfection. The appetizers were great. The dessert was great! We will go back soon! Great job! read more

This place was terrible. Took 1.5 hours for our food. When it finally came nearly all the orders were wrong and the food was cold. They were out of many items, and with an already small menu, it was very disappointing. They claimed to be having a rush in the kitchen but the place was completely empty. Our server was so sweet but I felt like she lacked training on the Toast system which is a clear reflection of the management (or lack thereof). When we asked to speak to the owner because we had waited incredibly long for our food and it was all either cold or just straight up wrong, he wasn't available because he had spilled oil all over himself. Salmon came over french fries instead of potatoes... who does that? The 20 year old girl who was the manager for the night wasn't delivering on the discount she promised (bc the food was inedible) and we had to have our bill printed THREE times before she finally got it right. She actually told us "This sounds bad, but I'm totally used to having to deal with stuff like this!" and as she said that, the power to the entire joint flickered on and off. I actually thought we were being punked. This place is a S-show. Avoid at all costs. read more

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. read more

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - Bread Service - Seafood Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

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Let me start with the positives, the food was tasty. It satisfied our hunger following our round of golf. The service started off okay, and went tragically downhill quickly. The only thing we received in a timely fashion was water and even then we couldn't get refills in less than 10 minutes. When our food came out only half the order was brought out and when asked 15 minutes later after the first half of us ate our food, when asked about the rest of the order no one had any idea that we were missing food. They said they would comp one of our apps and then proceeded to charge us and then attempt to reconcile with witty comments and crappy dessert (which it was - the short bread was stale). to top it all off, when we went to pay the bill the server was more interested in making drinks for other people at the bar vs cashing out his table so we could leave. Would not come here again for dinner. Have had pretty good experiences normally for lunch but will definitely not return after 3pm. read more

Great location! Love outdoor patio. New owner and menu is improved. Ceviche and salmon tacos are great. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Love that you can boat here and eat! read more

Haven't been at Riverwalk for a few years due to previous sub-par experiences. Thought maybe things have improved with time. I went early on a weeknight, but the service was still slow/understaffed. Salmon tacos were sparse but fine. The issue: they're okay with charging more than what's written on the menu for items. In my case, a cocktail. Upon leaving, I asked to speak to a manager to have this corrected as my server was nowhere to be found. Manager said: "Yeah, those menus are outdated. We're getting new ones printed." I said: "Will you correct my bill to what's on the menu, and add the difference to the tip?" (I'd already tipped generously.) She said: "No, nothing I can do. The menu is wrong. The right price is in the computer. Thank you for bringing this to my attention." Which she repeated over and over. Wow. How many other menu items are incorrectly priced? You won't know unless you compare your bill to the menu. Which, if you're a party of more than one or two, won't be easy nor fun, nor should it be necessary. And even if you find a discrepancy, they won't correct the bill. The upshot: this experience reeked of "we don't care about the customer" and borders on shady business practices. Not kidding. Wish I was. Won't be back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Tried for dinner on a Thursday for the first time in years. My fish sandwich was good as was the wife's salad. Drinks were good. Service greatly improved over the last few times (since the fire and new building). Hope to try the deck this summer. read more

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - Dinner menu 6/20/24 - Seafood Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

complete turnaround from previous experiences. Its a new place, great walleye and service (Logan was great!) If you tried before, need to go back now. Service food and ambiance get 5 stars read more

Basically we made reservations for 6:30pm .... After two and a half hours we had a table to wait more until the food arrived!!! Nothing special about the food!! Expensive average food!!!! We won't go back there.... read more

Awful. We waited over 20 minutes for bread that was rock hard while we waited for our meal (ordered as an app since we were starving and thought bread would be easy!) My husband ordered a well done cheeseburger and sent it back twice for being red/rare. As the third attempt was still rare and he ended up not eating at all. We have tried to continue to support this restaurant but at this point aren't hopeful of positive changes. read more

WOW!!!! We had a great early dinner at The New Riverwalk Grill. The new owner Rich, our server Dan and the rest of the staff are so friendly and attentive! The menu is so so much better!!! We've been coming here for 25 years and the food was really getting skimpy the past couple summers. The new menu now has a bit of the Siren Hall menu feel which we really have missed! And it feels cleaner and fresher but the same Elk Rapids/Torch Lake fun and homey atmosphere!!!! We can't wait to bring our "Foody" family and friends here this summer to try all the new menu options!!! Cheers and enjoy!!! read more

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - The fabulous new menu at Riverwalk includes this awesome chicken sandwich! - Seafood Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

YIKES !!! ...... This one is going to be tough. There are multiple rating levels for the Riverwalk Grill review. First..... 5 Stars go to.....Bartender Ellie. She was very pleasant, very attentive and full of personality. Also, for outside eating, they have a marvelous view on the water. And, the food is FULL of flavor. BUT..... Second......3 Stars for the restaurant. While we felt the food was very tasty... it was a bit overpriced for what we got. A copy of my receipt will be attached. We understand the drink prices..... got that, but it's the 6 brined/smoked chicken wings for $13.00 with thin "shavings" of carrots & celery that got us!! Our fault....We should have asked how many wings were in the order, but didn't. We also ordered the Smoked Brisket on a ciabatta roll for $14.00 w/ additional $3.00 up charge for fries. The Brisket was tender, smoked & very flavorful but it looked like they took one slice of meat and cut it into 8 pieces (little squares) to make a sandwich. I felt another slice of brisket (or a thicker slice) would have made that sandwich fabulous and worth the $14.00 we paid for it. Sorry to say....... we will not stop by again unless we read that they've changed to more reasonable portions. Kudos to Bartender Ellie though....she was great!! read more

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On a recent Friday evening we stopped in for dinner and an adult beverage. The staff was friendly- high marks. The feel of the restaurant was friendly, easy going. We relaxed with drinks waiting for our meal. We ordered the mushroom swiss buger and BBQ Chicken Piadina. I could have ordered many other items (brisket, pulled pork, prime rib). The menu had lots of tasty options. We rated the meals 4 out of 5 stars. They exceeded our expectations and hit the mark. Fast service. Quality meal. A+ experience. I look forward to another visit so I can try other items on the menu. read more

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My fault for not sending back the wedge salad. Maybe a teaspoon of blue cheese & same for bacon. Hardly anything on the plate. Really lame salad although the blue cheese dressing was pretty good. Will not be returning. read more

We called ahead because there were 14 of us, the proper thing to do. When we walked in I noticed the sign said something like Pay with cash/if you pay with credit or debit we charge 3-5% on top of your bill. Ok I had cash on me so that's fine. After we ordered our drinks, she said we can't split checks everyone's bill will have to go on one. Ok I'll get it and everyone can pay me back. When I asked for the bill it was $442!!!! I said can you waive the credit card fee I don't carry around $500 in cash, she said I'll check with mgmt. She came back & said no they decided not to waive it, I said ok do you have an ATM, she said YES.. I said where? She said across the street I said forget it, we had to get going because it's was my daughters bachelorette party & we had to be back at house by 2:30. Of course they added an 18% gratuity as well as the "charge for using the credit card" lol My point is, what I'm being told is the cc companies dont usually charge that much It's usually 1.5% & up. In hindsight we should Have split two tables, had 7 at one, 7 at another then we could have all been on our own checks. read more

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - Bill - Seafood Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

AMBIENCE: Good. Its summer and its fun to be outside. Small bar outside and a guitar player. This was the best part. FOOD/SERVICE: These 2 are lumped together. Service was a maybe 60yo short haired waitress. First, when we inquired about some items, she seemed very irritated, like "order whats on the menu". And, we didnt see her from start of order to having the order. We had to communicate with other waitresses. After ONE HOUR of waiting for our food (and there were maybe 6 couples ahead of us...with no one inside that wasnt just drinking at bar), we had to ask if we were forgotten (BTW, I notice Terri K on here waited that long too). Suddenly out came the orders. Both were stone ass cold. But, we were so hungry b/c we hadnt eaten since 7am and it was now around 5pm.... so we ate it. We figured complaining may produce another hour wait. There wasnt a chance to order more drinks as we never saw our waitress. When ANOTHER waitress came to take our plates, she asked how it was. My partner said "it was stone cold". She replied "oh well." No offer of a free drink for the wait or for everything being cold. Fries were burned, cold. Burger was so thin that the pickle was thicker and it was WELL DONE to my order of medium. VALUE: 1/5. $16 for a burger & fries. BUrger thin, made of grizzly meat. read more

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - Cold food, served an hour later, burned fries, hamburger well done (supposed to be medium) and it was thinner than the pickle. - Seafood Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

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

Over priced for what is served. 8 fried wings for $21 when it's listed as smoked. Step up your game.

Very nice atmosphere. Busy place..ordered guacamole which was pretty much just smashed avocado, very little flavor. Waited over an hour for our food and decided to leave. Wish I would have looked in here first prior to stopping. So disappointing..bartender is overworked and no one designed to just the bar. read more

Still one of our faves in ER. Love watching boats go under the hwy bridge. You can park your boat at this restaurant, fyi. Food prices have gone up, as you probably know from visits to your local grocery. We ordered from the appetizer menu. Chilled jumbo shrimp, side Caesar and BBQ wings. Everything was tasty. My momma was picky re: her iced tea. Sorry. She's just that way, *facepalm.* You gonna be picky, stick to ice water, lol. read more

We went with friends last night. Two of us had the Walleye; the other two had Shrimp Tacos. We all agree that the food was delicious. Our waitress was wonderful. We were able to get immediately seating and we were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view. We will be back !!! read more

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

We went on a Monday with a party of six and were seated immediately. Our server Kat was new but you'd never know it . She was fantastic. We started w some signature drinks and local beers , all great. Smoked shrimp and sausage was very tasty while the surf and turf and also the Parmesan whitefish drew raves . Appetizers on small side so we shared 3 , wings , buffalo and fish dips. All plates were empty at the end of the night . read more

A lot of posts on this restaurant were negative toward food and especially service. I have to disagree. We were greeted 60 seconds after sitting down, beverages were prompt and the timing of food was coursed out perfectly. We had the nachos as a starter - they were tasty and served hot. I had the ribs and asked for the mustard based bbq sauce which was very tasty on the fall- off the bone ribs. My girlfriend had the Buddha bowl which was a bit watery but other than that she said it was great. Been coming to elk rapids since I was 3 years old. 26 years later it's great that there's a place to have a nice meal and great service by the water. read more