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    Royal Coachman Tavern

    4.7 (73 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Fish and Chips
    Jason P.

    We had a fantastic Saturday lunch at Royal Coachman Tavern at the Old Riverton Inn in the middle of a torrential downpour. I mean we seriously got soaked running from the car to inside. Totally worth it. The Tavern is on the bottom floor of an Inn that seems to date back to 1796. I'm sure some history buffs would visit just because of that. But I have good news. The food totally slaps. I tried the chili coconut bone in wings, a sliver of a boneless wing with buffalo sauce, a beer flight of local beers and the fish and chips. The breweries represented in the flight were Brewery Legitimus, Little Red Barn and Norbrook Farm. Two IPAs. One Brown Ale. And a Cooper Ale. The beers were all decent, but none really popped for me. It's cool that they featured local beers though. Royal Coachman is on the Wings Addicts CT Wing Trail. The wings were very good. I have never had a sauce quite like the chili coconut. Tangy and sweet. And I have to tell you, the Buffalo Sauce for my son's boneless wings was terrific. One of the more zesty Buffalo sauces I've tried. So good, I used it as a dip for fries. Royal Coachman's fish and chips are top tier in CT. TOP TIER! The batter was crispy and delicious. When I scraped the top with a fork, there was a loud scratching sound. That good. The haddock was huge and meaty. Can you tell I'm excited about this fish and chips. Service was very good. The setting is unique. Love this place. Definitely going back. 5 Stars

    Fish n chips
    Joseph M.

    Everything went well are you kidding me?? Great fish n chips and the wings were such a surprise, one of the top wings I've had, very good!

    Chips and guacamole
    Tina D.

    I really wanted to like this place more. First of all the name of the place is great. Second of all the restaurant its self is super quaint and cozy. Our waitress was so sweet but then we got to the food. The chips and guacamole were very good and super fresh. But my shrimp risotto was not it. The risotto its self was very nice and flavorful but the shrimp was not fresh and tasted off. With that I would not return.

    Valentines Day Filet w/crab meat & bernaise sauce special
    Michelle T.

    We brought 4 friends down last weekend after our first awesome experience with take out on Valentine's Day. Both experiences were exceptional. The food was fresh and delicious! The waitstaff was friendly and the tavern was charming. We were seated next to the fireplace, which was beautiful! This will definitely be our go to restaurant when friends and family come to visit. The hand cut fries are delicious! We had the filet special on Valentine's and it was cooked perfectly and generously sized. The blueberry cheese cake was phenomenal!! We also had the poutine which was really good. Our friends were happy with their choices during our dine in experience. The meals we had were pork ribs, vegetable risotto, burgers, steak frites, fish & chips, penne bolognese, house salads with blue cheese dressing!

    Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fish Tacos
    Melissa T.

    I came here for lunch after a quick Yelp search, while in the area on a Sunday. The atmosphere felt very welcoming, and the waitress was super nice. The menu offered plenty of delicious food and after a bit I finally decided to go with the Fried Chicken Sandwich, and I was happy with my choice. My friend decided to order the Fish Tacos and was also happy with her choice. The serving sizes are super generous! I managed to eat half of my sandwich and some fries, and ended up eating the rest for dinner. My reason for 4 stars is because there were two bigger parties around us that received most attention from the staff, and unfortunately resulted with a long delay on checking out our tab.

    Coconut Chili Wings, at the Royal Coachman Tavern in Riverton, CT.
    Tom D.

    Ate dinner at the Royal Coachman Tavern last night w/ my wife. I ordered the Fish & Chips dinner, my wife went with Steak Frites. We started off with Coconut-chili flavor wings for an appetizer -- they were excellent. Crispy outing coating, sauce was flavorful, and the spice level was perfect. My wife also had a House Margarita (she enjoyed it so much, she ordered another later in the meal). When our entrees came out, first thing we noticed was the hand cut French fries -- we both loved them ! The fish was flaky and very fresh, the batter was outstanding. My wife's steak was cooked perfectly, it really hit the spot. Service was stellar -- Anna G was very friendly & attentive. Also, everything was extremely reasonably priced -- it was only $81 (before tip) for two meals, an appetizer, dessert, and three drinks. The Royal Coachman Tavern is Top Notch, we're glad we live close by because we intend to come back as often as possible. This is an super-easy 5 Star review for me, I highly recommend you giving them a try.

    Garlic Parmesan Wings
    Terri A.

    The Royal Coachman Tavern is housed in the Riverton Inn in the charming village of Riverton in the northwest of Connecticut. We've never had a bad meal here, and it's a local favorite; make reservations especially on the weekends. The chicken wings are especially well done; crispy, juicy, perfectly cooked - a favorite is the old bay and butter. It was a special one night and now we just order off menu each time. The garlic/parm also a favorite. The burgers are great, very nice large salads, french onion soup, and nicer dishes like steaks and seafood also available, really something for everyone. Put it on your list and take a walk around the village before or after dinner.

    Buffalo chicken pizza
    Jessica K.

    If I were to just review the pizza I ordered I would give this place 2 stars. The pizza would have been good if I ordered something like pepperoni or plain cheese... however the Buffalo chicken tasted like the pre-cooked package or canned chicken you find in the cooler at the grocery store. It was not what I had hoped for. If I ordered a different kind of pizza I am sure I would have liked it much more. However, my husband had the blackened catfish sandwich and all he did was rave how good it was. They also had some really nice speciality cocktails we enjoyed. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. The decor inside was very old world. We ate outside because we were feeling a little more casual. Outside tables are first come first serve- you can just sit down. No need to be seated. The parking lot is part of the inn, and it was packed... so be prepared to park on the side of the road. People seem to be cautious driving around the cars in the street. I would probably go again and hope to have a better food experience.

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    Thank you for the kind review Kyra. We are glad you enjoy our spot :)

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    Thank you Jacquie for the kind review. We appreciate your support :)

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    6 months ago

    Beautiful Tavern in a lovely location. Top-notch service, delicious food. The peach cobbler was divine. Highly recommend.

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    Thank you Kathy! We always enjoy your company :)

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    Thank you Piper for the feedback, it’s greatly appreciated!

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    Thank you Tom for the 5 Star wonderful review.

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    Thank you Adriano for the great review.

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    Thank you Tess!

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    Great place!!!!! Wonderful attentive staff, great food in an amazing historic setting!!!!

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    Thank you Dan!

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    Thank you Debra for the kind review. We appreciate your support.

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    Food was good, as was the ambiance. The service was less than satisfactory. The ribs and risotto were both excellent.

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    Ask the Community - Royal Coachman Tavern

    I hear they have. Sunday bunch now. What types of food is on the menu?

    Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Portobello Benedict, Belgian Waffles, Chicken & Waffles, steak & Eggs, Huevo Rancheros, Stuffed French Toast, House Made Crepes.

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