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    The River Grill

    3.1 (250 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gerrie S.

    We decided to take a drive up to Newburgh for lunch with a river view and then a nearby casino visit (Resorts Hudson Valley). We were greeted quickly and brought over some water. We were told when we walked in that they were in some type of ownership transition and they did not have alcohol available at this time, which was fine. It took a while for the waiter to come over and take our order. My husband order some type of turkey sandwich (had avocado and bacon and other yummy things) and I ordered the shrimp tacos , we both order it with a side salad. We started with their white bean and vegetable soup, it was just ok and lacking in beans and veggies, not enough. My husband said his sandwich was delicious , and huge, , he took half home! Although tasty, my tacos were over saturated with what ever the topping was and was very difficult to eat. Literally fell apart in my hands, the taco shredded immediately, less topping next time. We had a nice meal and wish the best of luck in their transition. We would come back.

    Allow me to start off with some positive notes. Our server Mary was fantastic, extremely warm and welcoming. The bread that came out with an oil and vinegar mixture was an exciting first step that fell short of ever taking off to any spectacular. The bread itself was decent. The olive oil and vinegar were clearly to different qualities and served in a bowl that left you with a sopping and soaking piece of bread with little in the way of balsamic vinegar. In this case less would have been much more, as a business owner they could have cut some expenses and improved customer experience a solid win/win if they were paying attention. Our calamari was so greasy it left a pool on the dish. And while this is largely up to one's preference we prefer a crunchy outside for a breading. This, like the bread, was extremely soggy and reflected the texture of the calamari. As far as what they got right. The Mac and Cheese was stellar and almost redemptive. The tomatoes and caprese was also rather excellent. All in all the visit was like going to the airport, you go with hope and expectation but your experience is entirely ruined by TSA, you might go back or you might try another airport - but you recommend to everyone to never travel through there again. TLDR: Mary our server was great. Food was sub-par.

    Mi Piña Colada- (So Strong & Good)
    Mercedes C.

    Gourmet is not (not that it's striving to be). But edible it is. Service is way up a 5- so are the cocktails! Food? Ok- but it isn't cheffed up or anything at this marina-front spot in Newburgh. In past, pre-Coronavirus summer days, we'd always sit inside with the AC- but during the pandemic, hubs and I opt for outdoor dining. Wait was minor so grabbed drinks at the bar and headed outside while our table got set. My guy Jake made a powerful and tasty revamped version of a Piña Colada while hubs got a too-sweet Long Island Iced Tea. Service from Brandon was on point and pleasant the entire time. Caprese salad was good and Mozzarella was fresh- as opposed to the commercial stuff you get at the supermarket. The slight heat in the fra diavolo sauce in our Mussels was tasty and great for dunking our bread. However, some of the mussels had an off taste. Hubs' steak tip sandwich had a nice helping of meat- but said it was bland. My Portobello+ Fresh Mozzarella+ Roasted Peppers on Ciabatta sandwich tasted good with a side of sweet potato fries. And second round of cocktails were better this time especially hubs'. My biggest issue aside from all this is, although servers, bartender and host had masks on, tables weren't spaced out at 6'. Much worse, the two tables diagonally to the left of me facing the marina, were at earshot and arm's length from me. Mind you, prior to sitting, hubs and I shimmied our table at least 1/2 foot away from theirs- which goes to show you, we were still close enough. Thank God no one was sitting to my right! CDC's strict COVID guidelines for table placement wasn't at all put into place here and made me want to rush through our meal and leave. Ok food- coupled with what's dire, ESPECIALLY during this pandemic is making me shake my head.

    Oysters
    Jasmine S.

    The food is always so delicious. We love our server so much we request him now! And being by the river is great ambiance.

    Kristen T.

    Really nice spot that lives up to their claim of 'fine dining in a casual setting'! May I add that their are more than 'casual' in that I find their spot elegant, cozy and relaxing. It is charming and comfortable while overlooking the gorgeous Hudson River and Beacon neighborhood. I highly suggest enjoying it in the fall on their terrace they equip with gas heaters for added comfort on chilly Autumn evenings so you can admire the leaves. It's also a lovely spot to bask in the sun in the Summer or Spring! The food is excellent and presented beautifully! Service was friendly and enjoyable with references to the local area and history. Shout out to Courtney their hostess!!

    Erica F.

    We came by real early around lunch time and parking here was not a problem, there is plenty of parking around the river area specially at lunch time. The staff was pretty nice and friendly. The place looked amazing with a great view of the boats and the marina right in front of the restaurant. I am a firm believer of day drinking so I went ahead and had on of their artesian mules. BANNERMAN`S MULE- this was a great choice, specially for the day time, it was refreshing and fun! had some shaved coconut on top and it gave a great sweet flavor and a entertaining item to pick on while I waited for the meal. BREAD BASKET - they brought us a nice bread basket with our meal and had not only the butter but also olive tamponade to enjoy. it was pretty great. LINGUINE CLAM SAUCE - this was my meal and I could not have made a better choice, the sauce was a bit liquid for my taste but regardless I enjoyed every last bite of it. it was a. well cooked pasta and a very nicely seasoned seafood. we had to ask for a parmesan side but besides that it was great. We also had some sorbet for desert: COCONUT SORBET - tasted home made and had some shaved burned coconut on top and some fruit, it was a pretty good sorbet, It definitely tasted homemade. I will definitely recommend this restaurant as well as I will try to come back here as soon as possible.

    Primavera pasta
    Katrina C.

    Not a pleasant experience at all! Came with an 8pm reservation for a party of 7. We were told it would take 45 min to seat us (despite us stating we had a reservation) but upon reiterating our reservation time the staff sat us in 10 min. We were given such stale and rock-hard bread as a complementary starter. I asked the waiter if he could bring bread that is not stale / hard, he said "I can try to find some". It took 3 bread baskets before we ate bread that didn't taste stale or hard! The menu wasn't vegetarian friendly but the waiter was able to provide me with a pasta primavera dish. The dish came with a garden salad to start. The salad was mediocre and the pasta was tasteless. The sauce of the pasta was literally as thin as water. Wouldn't come here again. Don't waste your money on overpriced, flavorless food and poor service!

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    Scherrie D.

    We visited the River Grill as a party of 6. The staff was friendly and accommodating when we asked to change tables after we were a little chilly from sitting outside. We were moved inside and ordered appetizers and cocktails which were good. I ordered the steak taco and found it to be dry, I sent it back and it was taken off our bill. Everyone else enjoyed their food.

    Great time with a great friend!
    David R.

    *** UPDATED 6/30/20*** Went back for another visit to the River Grill last night and as always had amazing food great drinks great service and a grand old time! If you're looking for fine dining with fine Food and excellent service this is the place to go! If you enjoy fine dining with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley then you'll love this restaurant as much as we do! The food quality is superb, the staff is attentive, and the ambiance is exactly what you'd want from a waterfront restaurant. I had a seafood dish called Rags To Riches that can only be described as delectable! The seafood was fresh and perfectly prepared; the accompanying pasta was equally delicious. For desert I highly recommend the Pecan Turtle Cheesecake -- it's like a slice of heaven and the presentation is exqBread Basket

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    Been here many times, twice recently. Outstanding food, service and overall quality. Pricing is great for what you get! Highly recommended!

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