Riverwinds Restaurant has been on our radar for quite some time, so I decided to bring my girlfriend, Cindy, there for her birthday. When I made our reservation online, I included a special request asking if we could be seated by a window to enjoy the river and, hopefully, the sunset. They were able to accommodate our request, and we had a beautiful view of the river. It was a little cloudy, so the sunset wasn't spectacular, but the scenery still made for a wonderful evening. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm and welcoming. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We started with the Fried Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta, and it was outstanding. The fresh tomatoes, perfectly fried mozzarella, and balsamic reduction came together beautifully. The mozzarella was cooked just right--not overdone to the point where all the cheese oozes out--which made for a great bite every time. Cindy ordered the Scallop Risotto, served in a lemon butter wine sauce. The risotto had a great consistency--not watery at all--and the scallops were perfectly tender. The flavors were fresh, rich, and well-balanced. I chose the Frutti di Mare Risotto, featuring sautéed mussels, clams, jumbo shrimp, crab meat, broccoli rabe, and cherry tomatoes. This dish exceeded my expectations. Every piece of seafood was tender and flavorful. I did encounter a little sand in a couple of the mussels, which can occasionally happen with shellfish, but it certainly wasn't enough to take away from an otherwise fantastic meal. To finish the evening, the staff brought out a celebratory chocolate birthday cake for Cindy. It was incredibly moist with a delicious cream cheese filling--the perfect ending to a memorable birthday dinner. One final tip: if you decide to take a walk around the grounds after dinner, keep an eye out... you might find someone taking a nap outside. Overall, Riverwinds delivered excellent food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere. Between the attentive staff, delicious seafood, and scenic river views, we'll definitely be back. read more

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Way too expensive for the food and experience. Yes I went there for Easter. Yes it was a holiday menu. Are you serious that chicken fingers and fries were $20.99? On the kids menu? This place does not serve exceptional food. It's not a Michelin star stop. It's a typical Italian style place with a good view who apparently hates beer and thinks their food is far better than it actually is. The pricing is insane. Actually, worse than that, screw these people. That's how pissed they made me. My rib eye wasn't even rendered properly with lots of connective tissue and thick hard fat. My kid's salad was drenched in dressing he didn't like despite us ordering it on the side. The $25 shrimp cocktail was literally 4 unseasoned shrimp. The $20 calamari app was half fried pepper rings. Everything was double what it should have cost. Are these morons serious with their prices? I can't believe this horrible place is still in business. It's insulting. Almost like they are trying to keep out the riff raff. I hate them for that. If you are going to have prices like this, you better serve perfect food. I seriously will never give them another chance. They don't deserve it. Who do they think they are? read more

I'm honestly not sure what was worse -- the subpar food, the warm cocktails, or the attitude from our waitress. I drove over an hour to celebrate my mom's birthday here, expecting a memorable experience. Instead, it was completely underwhelming from start to finish. The food was mediocre at best -- nothing worth the drive or the price point. Crab cake had a weird gravy drenched all over it. My fish was nothing memorable, I could have made it at home. My cocktail was served warm and barely tasted like it contained any alcohol. I had to send them back. When you're charging restaurant prices, at the very least the drinks should be properly made and properly chilled. The service was just as disappointing. Our waitress was short, uninterested, and gave the impression that we were inconveniencing her simply by being there. When she brought the cake for my mom she just dropped it on the table like she was a dog. For a place that markets itself as a nice dining experience, this fell far below expectations. I won't be returning -- and I truly regret choosing this restaurant for such a special occasion to celebrate my mom who means the world to me. She deserves better. read more

Riverwinds Restaurant - Birthday cake - New American Near Me - West Deptford, New Jersey

I came here with my family for a special occasion and we ordered drinks and some appetizers. We got the calamari and the charcuterie plate. The charcuterie plate was really good- the cheeses were especially good. Honestly, the crackers were just okay but everything else on the board was great. I got the Parmesan Crusted Chicken as my entree and that was cooked very well. It wasn't dry and the sauce was great. My drink was just okay- it was the peppermint martini. Our waitress was very kind and provided recommendations for the appetizers. Riverwinds is a gorgeous restaurant and you're def coming here for the views! read more

Riverwinds Restaurant - Parmesan Crusted Chicken - New American Near Me - West Deptford, New Jersey

We have been here several times. Tremendous river views of Philadelphia from NJ. Big outdoor deck. Great good Great service Huge place Free parking Reasonable prices Just a wonderful place read more

Good service by Alex I got a American cheeseburger and not thrilled with the rolls that are used. Do not care for them at all. I like the regular type of hamburger rolls. read more

First time visiting and the restaurant has beautiful landscaping, plenty of parking. Upon entering the establishment is very clean and we were greeted by the hostess. Spacious dining area. Amber was our waitress and she was friendly, courteous and professional. I ordered colossal buffalo shrimp as an appetizer, shrimp scampi as an entree that came with a salad and ice cream. My daughter ordered calamari as an appetizer, crab cake as an entree and it came with lobster cream sauce, mashed potatoes, asparagus and salad. Food is delicious, well flavored and cooked to perfection. Reasonable prices, large portions and I will visit this restaurant. Restaurant is by the water with beautiful view. read more

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We went last night for my daughter's birthday with a party of 8. We had reservations but asked to sit outside and it took 2 minutes tops to get everything set up. The server was great, very attentive. We all loved our food and will come back again. read more

My step father in law, asked me to book a reservation here so he can ask my mother in law to marry him. I did not see River Winds (RW) on Open Table or Resy. However, I went on their website and they had an online form you can fill out to book a reservation. Then you wait for someone to confirm it. I just want to make a suggestion that, I think RW should look into these electronic services. It will make things easier for their patrons. I sat at the bar while waiting for my in laws and wow the view. This place is wonderfully designed with large windows. We ordered our non-alcoholic beverages, and waited for our parents. When our parents arrived, the hostess sat them in a dinning room with beautiful windows. The place decor is very nice. Definitely a place to go for special occasions. We sat down and I ordered a house special $35.00 which included a Pork chop drenched in Jack Daniel's sauce and soft mash with the skin still in it. It came with a Caesar Salad and I got a vanilla ice cream. RW offers great value. Service was great, shout out to Ni! She came at the perfect time and did phenomenal. Overall, I am really upset I took so long to come here. Not sure if this is a hidden gem, but it's awesome. read more

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Great views from the high-tops by the windows and a full wraparound bar with a solid cocktail menu. Drinks were great, but the beer list is limited to about five options. There is a dress code, so keep that in mind. The menu is seafood-heavy with a lot of tempting appetizers. We're not big on seafood, so we went with the hummus dip--creamy with a little heat and served with fresh veggies and pita. Afterward, we walked along the water and relaxed on a bench. Beautiful setting. We'll be back for drinks. read more

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First time here spending some quality time with my family. My uncle is a regular at this place and his recommendation to come here did not disappoint. Service was on point and the food was even better--Can't wait to come back to this place again! Thanks Riverwinds read more

Riverwinds Restaurant - New American Near Me - West Deptford, New Jersey

I received my Caesar salad, I took a forkful and as I was stirring the salad a bug crawled from under the salad onto the plate. A hostess came over, looked at the plate, picked it up and said it's only a ladybug. No manager came over. Imagine thinking you just ate a forkful of food that a bug was resting in! read more

Had an awesome night out on Saturday. The view of the river was beautiful. Our server Kelsea was awesome. The singer in the bar area entertained us. We were able to get a few dances in. Very limited beer selection. They did have an Imperial stout which made me happy. The Honey Tyme Lemonade was refreshing. Had scallops and risotto. Scallops were perfect. Risotto was ok and the house salad had too much salad dressing on it. Next time I'll ask for the dressing on the side. The goat cheese salad was excellent. Leave your kids home. They do not have discount meals for them. There are better options for kids meals in the area. read more

Beautiful atmosphere... my sever was polite. I order the crispy calamari and a class of deroy Chardonnay. I was along and the other servers wouldn't check on me, or even share a greeting, to see if I was doing ok. If there was anything else I need. I expect this sometime when all of the servers are women. I am very looking Man Wink wink, when you have a group of servers that are women... they tend to be very chatty with regular customers and among themselves, ignore a new face that they're not familiar with. I would offer more stars however the other servers wasn't good to me at all. read more

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Had my daughter's bridal shower at Riverwinds yesterday. Everything was perfection. The banquet manager Edith and the staff of servers were incredible! So attentive, so pleasant and so helpful. In addition, the food was delicious! All of our lunch choices (crab cakes, chicken piccata and ziti with blush sauce) were presented beautifully and hot! The ambiance with the decorating vision of Edith's Dream Creations were beautiful and perfect! All of our guests @57 people, commented on how everything was perfect! Also, our banquet room had a large deck with a beau view of the water and with the day being sunny and bright, it added a wonderful setting for a the day that celebrated my beautiful daughter and her upcoming read more

The view is going to get me every single time!!!! Today i realized they have happy hour from 11am- 6pm....... you're reading that right. ALL DAY LONG. The bartender was great and made some good recommendations. I thought the drinks could be more tasteful. The shrimp on the buffalo shrimp was the size of a small orange. It was DELICIOUS! read more

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Thank you for a beautiful experience we had at Riverwinds. Best view in New Jersey and better food and service. Can't wait to enjoy here all summer read more

Quality service and excellent food! This is my third time here. Each time I come, I am in awe of the ambiance and service. We started our meal with the stuffed mushrooms and calamari ~ delectable! For our entrees we had ~ crab cake, jack daniels pork chop, and the salmon! Everything was delicious! read more

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An absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The food was outstanding, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the breathtaking waterfront view. Watching the sun reflect off the water while enjoying an incredible meal made for a perfect dining experience. Between the spectacular scenery, amazing food, and top-notch service, this is the kind of restaurant you'll want to visit again and again. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent experience overall, was there on mothers day which is the busiest restaurant day of the year operation was very smooth, food was great, service was fast and staff very friendly. read more

Another great outing at RiverWinds on the return! The crab cake is still immaculate and as delicious as the first time I tried it. Our server was so fun and down to earth, very knowledgeable of the menu, had great food recommendations for my friend who hadn't eaten there before, and recommended a great dessert (I didn't need it but why not?). Love the spot right by the window being able to look out at the water and enjoy the sunset. Again, if you haven't been, please get there! Such a great place for group or solo dinners, and a cute date night! read more

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We specifically found this restaurant to watch planes landing across the river. It was dark, but we could still see them. We sat at the bar and watched, but would definitely like to come back during the day. We ordered shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, and the crabby delight which was a huge amount of jumbo lumb crab over pasta. We shared both, and service at the bar was terrific. We will definitely be back. read more

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This is an amazing place!! The food, drink & service is everything. GREAT Happy Hour. A True Gem for Jersey . The space is lovely & quite the view. read more

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Decent place for dinner, has a great view of the water. A bit expensive for my taste for the quality of food. Folks seem to really enjoy the bar. read more

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Food taste was basic, nothing extraordinary. Service was pretty good. The interior of the restaurant has a beautiful ambience. But is it worth going back? Not really , but maybe for a drink. I would just look out at the water on the terrace but that's about it. read more

Love the food and service. The outside deck is great to watch the planes land. The server was great and checked on us frequently

We surprised a dear friend for her retirement! It was 14 guests in total. The place has nice atmosphere. Nice bar area and happy hour. We sat at the bar till all guest arrived. We were escorted to a dinning area I assume is for larger guest parties. We didn't wait long before someone came over to offer us drinks...Our waitress Jasmine was EXCELLENT! What a joy it was to have her as our waitress! Very attentive, patient, sweet and knew the menu well! Everyone enjoyed their drinks, appetizers and meal, nice portions, no complaints. There buffalo shrimp appetizer which were HUGE shrimps and a hit! Some of us ended up ordering another round but asked for the sauce on the side since some in our group don't do spicy. Would definitely come back. read more

I'm a long time customer, but i'm sorry to say that my experience on Saturday for lunch was disappointing. The calamari was so undercooked I couldn't even eat it. The charcuterie board had 3 pieces of cheese and 2 pieces of meat to split between two people. I'm very surprised because i've never had a bad experience there before. Hopefully this is just a one time mishap. read more

I really enjoy this place for friend and family meet-ups. Large, yet inviting, space with lots of natural lighting. Never feel rushed. Always good food and great service. read more

Food was not worth 3 dollar signs. Terrible service and it was so loud. It was difficult to enjoy my food and know how much I was paying for poor quality. read more

Wow, I don't think I have given a single restaurant a one star review until now. So first of all nothing happened we weren't mistreated ejected discriminated against cheated ignored or assaulted. This resto fell short in every single domain I cannot think of one reason to come here again. In fact it is so bad I am pretty sure no server or chef could be responsible, this has to be mismanagement from top. Don't worry I left the obligatory 20% tip so I am not abusing some underpaid server. The place settings were lousy. The outside patio bug infested. The tables were not adequately sheltered, when I asked to move under a canopy the hostess rudely said those were for "at least parties of five" there was hardly anyone there and she easily could have accommodated us at a shaded table without a canopy. Ok rules are rules. I ordered a cocktail in a highball glass the server brought it in an old fashioned glass and said "we don't have highball glasses". Seriously? The tuna tartare was neither raw nor ground hence, not a tartare. It was epically bad. The salad was atrocious with syrupy too sweet dressing, and poorly chosen greens that are intended as garnishes not food. The bread basket contained stale rolls purchased at a convenience store. The only good thing about the resto was my unfortunate date. I don't think she counts. Need I go on? read more

The food is always suburb, flavorful, and consistent. My parents always come here and we usually celebrate family events and milestones at this restaurant. This one was for my father's bday. They booked the private room and it seats about 10 people. My only drawback is that they do not have a kids menu and they made it very clear. It makes it hard to order something for children in your party. I did feel like on a Sunday night we could have had two people but I don't know how their deployment works in this case. The gentleman was attentive, but we usually have multiple servers when we book a private room. I have tried most things on the menu and I'm glad to say that I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

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Food is great with scenic waterfront by the Delaware River . High capacity restaurant with wonderful staffs providing good customer service and experience. Place is huge and spacious with huge parking spaces too. Celebrated my son's birthday there with a group of 12 people. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Riverwinds with a party of six, including family visiting from out of town. Our server, Sabrina R., was fantastic--very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. She helped make our night extra enjoyable. Thank you, Sabrina! read more

We went to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary. This restaurant did not disappoint. Our waiter was great. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was really nice for couples and families. I will be recommending this place to friends and family. read more

I could just cry right now. I would give 0 stars if I could. My father just died. I am out of state. I tried to reserve a funeral luncheon at Riverwinds. Erin, a banquet manager, said they had another booking in the private room at night on the date we want, so we had to be out by a certain time. No problem. I understand. As a result of that information, I had a ton of questions to figure out if we need to move our funeral up, what I need to do to make Riverwinds happen, etc. My dad liked to eat there, so I really wanted to honor him by going there. But Erin became rude to me, getting anxious about all of the questions I was asking (I mean, do people not ask reasonable questions to understand the parameters? That's crazy that you can't answer reasonable questions without getting agitated) I asked if we tell people they need to pack up their food so we can leave the room on time, could we do that? She REALLY didn't like that. She then they became rude to me, talking over me, and said they didn't think my event would be a good one because they don't want people to think THEIR RESTAURANT rushes people. It was such a lack of compassion. I was appalled. She talked over me and said she'd let Edith, the other banquet manager, speak to me. Edith told me that she refused to book our event. I am rushing now to find a place, in tears. No compassion. At all. I don't even know what to say. I mean, there is so much I don't know about their reservation and contract process. Why would I not ask questions? If you are grieving, have a lot of questions, are at all upset or emotional about burying a loved one, and need help, DON'T CALL RIVERWINDS. They do NOT want to deal with you or answer your questions. If they reach out to me and show any type of empathy, I'll revise accordingly. Otherwise, again, DON'T CALL RIVERWINDS. They care more about the perception of their restaurant and cutting me off than answering a grieving daughter's questions. read more

I went here for dinner and let me tell you the food is delicious. I had the Jack Daniel's Pork Chops and it was great, it was tender and had great flavor, I would suggest you try it out for yourself. Our server was awesome as she attended to all of our needs. Great views looking on the water. When the weather warms up you can also dine outside. read more

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Girls night dinner on the terrace was a perfect first time visit for my daughter. We had lovely cocktails & a beautiful view. Everything was immaculately clean Live music inside. We arrived shortly after a rainstorm and everything outside was quickly dried off and ready for guests. Free Valet parking. Staff was top notch. A must see. read more

Riverwinds has one of the most gorgeous views out of every restaurant in the area. The ambience is amazing and you feel like you've been transported to a completely different place upon entering. I just really wish the food matched the ambience. Now I'm not saying the food is bad, it's not. It's just not fantastic. It doesn't match the vibe that Riverwinds seems to try to convey. I have been here for dinner for many family celebrations, but never for lunch. My mom and I decided to dine outside on a gorgeous September afternoon. The weather was perfect and we were seated in a shady spot out of the sun. The views were immaculate, but then all of a sudden the spotted lantern flies began landing on the table and on us. I can't blame the restaurant for this, because those things are everywhere and I don't think there has been a proven way to control them yet, but everyone around us was swatting them and stomping on them the entire time. We enjoyed our cocktails and were given warm bread, which consisted of torpedo style rolls and whipped butter. Bread says a lot about an establishment. I feel like even if they change their bread style and give an herbed butter it would take the whole experience up a notch. We went with the cheesesteak spring rolls as an app and I will say they do them well. They pair them with ketchup for dipping and what they describe as a smoked tomato coulis. I would love to see a creamy horseradish crema as a dip option, I think it would pair amazingly well and give the option of a non tomato based dip instead of two tomato based options. We each got salads, I opted for the Cobb, and again, nothing wrong with it, it just could be better. A cob salad is usually served with a creamy dressing, like blue cheese or ranch, but this had an herbed vinaigrette. My mom got the very berry salad with the lemoncello vinaigrette and she raved about her dressing. Overall the experience was relaxing aside from the lantern flies, but I just would love to see more unique food options and a bit of fun added to the menu to make this place truly stand out among the rest. read more

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I had a surprise birthday lunch for my mom and it went perfectly. Food was excellent. Service was very attentive. My children love to watch the planes take off and land. It's not our first time going and won't be our last. Highly recommended read more