We came on a Friday night around 7:30 pm and were told it would be an hour and a half wait. The place was super busy and we had no issues about the wait. There are sidewalks, swing benches, and even a kids park right nearby so the wait flew by. The views are beautiful. Our server Foster was really friendly and attentive even with how busy it was. We got the blackened fish and shrimp flat and they were delicious. We will definitely be back for lunch so we can try and sit outside and try some other items on the menu. read more

I absolutely love having lunch or dinner on the water and I'm glad I discovered this place while traveling down the Natchez Trace. We pulled into Stanfield's around lunch time and was lucky to get a seat outside to watch all the boats in the marina. I ordered buffalo corkscrew shrimp and cheese fries and the food was excellent. The beer was cold and the view was perfect. I enjoyed stopping in and hanging out on the water for lunch and hope I get an opportunity to go back. read more

Pros: The restaurant was over the water and had a GREAT ambiance. The pricing is as good as it gets, I was surprised at low my bill was. I got a half order of raw oysters and a half pound of boiled shrimp. Whoever shucked the oysters needs to stay and never leave, because they were cleaned and shucked to perfection. The shrimp tasted absolutely phenomenal, I couldn't finish them after two beers and the oysters! Cons: It took a while to place my order and to pay my bill. To be honest, this was the only thing preventing a 5 star. read more

Our favorite place to eat! A really great view, great food, and awesome service. This is a great place to hang out with friends. All the appetizers are are great and come quickly. The entrees come out hot and on time. Definately the place to get away and try. read more

Stanfield's River Bottom Grill - Great view from the deck! - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Alabama

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Took my wife here for a late night dinner. Enjoyed our dinner but nothing spectacular. Good atmosphere. Noted that the tables weren't crammed into the dining area which was good. Outside dining is available . Wait staff was fairly attentive. We drove about an hour to get there so not sure we would make that trip again just for dinner, but if we lived in the area would definitely do a repeat read more

Good food and good service. Took my mother here for lunch while in town for a few hours. We loved the location and the view on the patio/porch. We had the alligator bites for the ap. They were delicious. Perfectly seasoned and cooked well. Mom had the fish and chips. She was very happy with her choice. I had the Mahi Mahi and it was cooked pefectly! Not even the slightest bit dry, which is easy to do with Mahi Mahi. The server was great too, attentive and polite. I would definitely recommend esting here and look forward to my next visit. read more

One of the best place to get the best burger. Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is great! The view is amazing... Will be back again!

My wife and recently had a late lunch at the River Bottom Grille. We both had the seafood special of the day...grilled Mahi-Mahi. The meal came with rice, for on the cob, and steamed broccoli. The food was terrific! The Mahi was just as good as some I had recently at a much more upscale restaurant in Atlanta and the portion size was larger. And the price was about half! The Mahi-Mahi was not on the regular menu. It was the daily special and I recommend it highly if you try this restaurant. You really can hardly beat the price of $15, which included the delicious sweet tea! read more

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Got blackened fish and the crab dip. Both were very good. I was on the back deck and the view was good. Service was a little sparatic. I did get to fire the canon at sunset. read more

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The service was friendly and prompt. They had an interesting take on the club sandwich. It was on flatbread, folded, and served with melted cheese. The fries were good and everything came out quick. A good little place! read more

First time visit to this place. The food was good, unfortunately the service didn't match. There were four people in our party and when the food came....my dinner wasn't right.and had to go back. When it arrived the 2nd time, it still wasn't right. Finally it arrived correct when the rest of our company was half done with their meal. We also had to ask for eating utensils!!!! When I requested a reduction in our bill for the problems, we received a $3.20 credit!!! Seriously, a credit of 3 bucks. I guess they do not care if people leave satisfied!! read more

Nice restaurant on the river. Wait staff is very efficient and friendly. Had to try the fried alligator tail! Excellent food and great atmosphere! read more

I got the mahi mahi. It was wonderful. Great atmosphere. Very relaxing. Very good service.

When we arrived, we talked to the hostess and she said there was a 20 minute wait and that the bar was full. We stood there waiting for 20 minutes and there was a table open and available the whole time we waited. After waiting for at least 15 minutes, other customers walked in and got to sit immediately. We talked to the hostess and she said we didn't give her our name but she never asked us anything. We had stood in front of them for the whole 15-20 minutes waiting. Before we arrived we called to make sure they had fried oysters available and they said yes. After we finally got a table we ordered 2 fried oyster plates and they told us they were out. This is UNACCEPTABLE. Poorest service I have ever received from anywhere in Florence. read more

The food was well seasoned. The customer service was awesome. Our waiter was Foster and he knew the menu and could explain why he liked a dish and the best way to have it prepared. The chocolate cobbler was very good. read more

A co-worker stumbled across this place driving around the area. He called an audible on our prior discussion of lunch plans and the group collectively opted to try it out for lunch today after I performed my Yelp due diligence. A group of 5 of us made our way over around 11:45. We sat upstairs with a great view. The menu covers the basic bar and grill fare: Burgers, salads, sandwiches, seafood and steak. Our server came over promptly and provided good service. A coworker and I split the alligator tail appetizer, a couple others split a seafood dip. The mains included: fish and chips, a buffalo chicken flatbread, a philly flat bread and a salad. The alligator was flash fried, light breaded, crispy hot and the absolute most tender I've ever had. It was served atop iceberg lettuce and shredded cheese, which was a bit out of place. The alligator was still the best I've ever had. The philly flat bread was the servers suggestion and it was good. $9.00. Large sandwich with fries. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes as well. The atmosphere is shabby cool floating restaurant right in the middle of the Florence Harbor Marina. A small camp ground is right down the edge of the river and there's a small playground under the bridge. Great views. Cool little spot. If I lived in the area I would absolutely see being a regular here. read more

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The River Bottom Burger is the bomb! It may quite possibly be the best burger we have ever eaten. We also tried the shrimp flat. It was delicious. Moist plump grilled shrimp, tasty sautéed mushrooms and pepper jack cheese. What a combo! The staff was attentive and very friendly. We will definitely be back to try all the other burgers and the flats! read more

Excellent place to eat!! River View awesome, food is really good. This Restaurant has exchanged hands several times in it's past, hope this Restaurant is here to stay!! read more

The service here is decent it's not the best and it's sure not the worst. Also the food is not the best. But I also don't like my steaks to be wrapped in bacon. read more

We always try to find a local restaurant in the cities we visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our low country boil with shrimp and crab legs. Excellent! Great view, nice atmosphere, great service at the bar. If we are back in this area, we will be back. read more

Quite a few beers on tap, quite a scenic view, and tasty gator tail bites as an appetizer. The filet was... Not a filet, definitely more along the lines of a hamburger patty. It was still edible though, just didn't warrant it's price tag. Would stop here again! read more

I saw this restaurant on Yelp & decided to try out the boiler. I didn't want to sit in & decided to call to place a to go order. Was told they don't do to go orders or they weren't taking any that day. I was a little confused cause I thought everyone took to go orders. read more

We visit River Bottom Grille every time we come to Florence to visit family. We love the staff and food and highly recommend everything on the menu! read more

This is one of our local favorites. We love go in the evening and sit outside on the deck. The food is wonderful. Never had a bad meal there. I am a fan of the burgers and the fish and chips. I have heard there flats are amazing too. It is a unique restaurant with a beautiful view. read more

The service is always good here. The food is a little pricey but it's worth it. If the weather is nice you must sit outside and enjoy the vibes read more

Wow, what a disappointment. I thought this place would be good, but I was wrong. We were told (well after ordering) that they were out of salad, and ham & cheese. Really? How can you run out of those items? The food was average at best, and the service was just plain terrible. It took over an hour to get our meal, and some folks in our party weren't served until well after the rest of us were finished. Not only that, but employees came by on two separate occasions to give us somebody else's order! Then the waitress got our orders all mixed up when it came time to pay the bill. Overall, we were there 2 1/2 hrs for mediocre food and lousy service. Definitely not worth it. We will never be back. read more

I love this restaurant! It's literally on the water, not to expensive, has awesome vibes, and most importantly.. amazing food!!! I definitely recommend going here and make sure you ask for Raleigh! She is so sweet, funny, and will make your night!! read more

The gator app is good. The beer is cold but expensive. The service was okay and the entrees are only mediocre. The bisque was salty and everything was on the expensive side. The kitchen and staff is really just a bunch of kids. The views are nice and the place is pretty cool. Cliche for these places, nice to be at but expensive and so so for the actual food. The restaurants in the downtown are better. read more

I think I ordered wrong. The salad was dull, the hush puppies were bland and the gumbo was average. The location was great and service was great but the food was not as good as the price. I think I should have gotten a burger. read more

My wife and I really like this restaurant. The location is great, views lovely. service is always excellent. I had an issue with the chef who thought she should over season (by that I mean SALT) the cajun seafood pasta dish. I sent it back which got a sneer from the chef, but I didn't care. Every meal since we've had before and since then has been perfect. The staff is great, always a smile and very friendly. Other than ol what's her name, come eat here, it's really good. read more

I love this place, great food, awesome atmosphere. I had the Brisket burger which was huge and tasted amazing. I also had the White Sangria specialty drink, could have sat outside drank these all day watching the boats. read more

Lunch today, first time to go. Hubby and I both ordered the fish and chips from the lunch menu and were pleased with the service and the food. Loved the spicy sauce for the fish and fries were hot, well seasoned. Wish I had more of the Hawaiian coleslaw! We sat on the second floor deck and if I had a complaint it would be the restaurant itself isn't very handicapped accessible. Long walk down the ramp and if you want to sit outside, you have to be able to climb a flight of steps. read more

When you go here be prepared to spend money it is the most expensive Marina I have ever been to since it became stanfields. I go to marinas to eat when ever I get the chance mainly by boat but it's gotten to where this one is just too expensive! Marinas on the golf coast are cheaper read more

My wife and I were vacationing in the area and were looking for a restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. After searching online for a place to go, we selected Stanfield's River Bottom Grill. OMG, what a find. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. To add to that, the service matched the food. We had Mariana (pardon my spelling) as our server and she went above and beyond. Being new to the area, we asked many questions and she was more than happy to answer our questions and always with a smile. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great spot at the marina for lunch! Food was good and service was excellent! Ate inside, but nice outdoor seating area with nice view. Had the shrimp cocktail (good), alligator bites (very good), ribeye (a little over cooked, perfectly seasoned), beef tips (same- little over cooked, but perfectly seasoned), and the peanut butter pie (TO DIE FOR!). read more

Went for lunch with a friend visiting from California. First time there for all of us. My lunch mates both went with the fish and chips, which I was going to order, so I asked the server for a recommendation. She suggested the steak sandwich on flatbread. Absolutely perfect! I had initially asked for some A1 to go with it, but when she returned with it I waived it off - it would have taken away from the incredible seasoning the chef used. Ready for a return visit! read more

Surprisingly very good! Burger was awesome. Fried appetizers were light and tasty. Nice experience

Given it many tries. The first time I ate there it was good. The last 3 times its been very bland, and not good. My husband and I agree we won't be back. Not worth the money with many other amazing places in the area. read more

Great food and great views! River Bottom is definitely a one of kind place in the Shoals! The only downfall for this restaurant is the cleanliness. Every time I go the tables are usually sticky and cobwebs cover the outdoor setting area. However, the food is always amazing and you can't beat literally sitting on top of the river! read more

We visited this place Sunday for lunch. Beautiful view, great food. Our waitress, Mary Ann was friendly and attentive. The food was great! I had a grilled shrimp flat, hubs got a fish flat. They were awesome. The potato salad was excellent. Can't wait to visit again! read more