It's a beautiful Sunday in RVA to meet for brunch. I made reservations for 2 online and tried calling to confirm but wasn't able to reach anyone. There is a small parking area on the side of the building so be prepared to find off street parking. I arrived and there was a large birthday party of 25 waiting to be seated. I was told upon arrival there was no dining table available but only seats at the bar. I was told that even though I made reservations it wasn't going to be honored due to the large party was about to be seated in the dining table area. I couldn't sit at the bar due to the person with me had a handicap and I didn't want to embarrass them. We left disappointed and our brunch idea crushed. read more

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Looking for a brunch spot near our hotel in Richmond and found this place... what it lacks in decor (minimal) ...it more than makes up for in food!!! We had an absolutely delicious brunch trying the French toast platter, chicken and waffles and the specialty omelet loaded with shrimp! Everything was cooked perfectly and the bacon was the perfect crunch and the Home fries were tasty. The servers were great as well... strangely they had no milk for their coffee and only had heavy whipping cream so I passed...condiments were sparse (ketchup and syrup) however the dishes are so well prepared they were not needed!!! They had R&B playing which gave the place a nice vibe! Highly recommend a visit next time you're on Broad St. in RIC read more

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Stopped by The Riviere on our way back to MD from Williamsburg and it was the perfect hidden gem! The food was delicious and well seasoned. I had the salmon cakes which came with two sides, the Mac and cheese was amazing and the cabbage was great too. My partner had the lamb chops and waffles and really enjoyed it as well! Server was nice and offered recommendations. read more

The Riviere - Salmon Cake Dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Good food, terrible experience. The chicken and waffles were tasty, and the Southern comfort menu delivers on flavor. But service was painfully slow--dishes came out so far apart that someone in our party finished before the rest of us even got our food. The DJ's music was so loud we couldn't hear each other, and I watched our server put food in a to-go box with bare hands. Good flavors, but ruined by bad pacing, noise, and hygiene. read more

Greeted warmly by staff, food was delicious and presented in a beautiful way. William made sure we had all we needed throughout our meal. Restaurant was clean, welcoming, with good food and modern vibe that will bring us back. read more

Found this restaurant on yelp, as I was visiting from out of town. The atmosphere was very nice, we came for brunch and Riviere did not disappoint. There was a DJ with a nice set and the service was great as well; it wasn't overly pack as well. My best-friend got the mimosa flight ($25) and the french toast with two sides ($20); she said it was good. I had the grits bowl with catfish ($21), the dish was good as well just an odd touch with the shaved Parmesan cheese LOL. Definitely recommend this place and to make reservations read more

The Riviere - Southern Fried Fish and Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Happy to have parking adjacent to the building!! For brunch, you'll want reservations. It gets packed quickly. Disappointed that they did not have steak and cheese egg rolls that day. The mimosa flight is a cool option if you want to check out a few flavors. The pancake platter was a nice choice and I really liked the fish + grits. The music was vibey and staff were upbeat. read more

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Breakfast: I didn't want the same breakfast I'd make at home, this place achieved that. The food was tasty. The waffles had nice crispness and a sweet glaze drizzled over them along with a few blueberries. The grits had great flavor and the bacon was as expected. Only negative, depending upon your expectations was plastic silverware, plastic cup and plastic container for the syrup. Wait staff were not fast but friendly. read more

The Riviere - Waffles plate with two sides, grits and pork bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Hello, My family and I arrived at your restaurant today at 12:30 PM for our reservation. However, the restaurant was not open at that time, despite online information stating that you would be open and our reservation being confirmed. This was frustrating, as we planned our day around this reservation and made the effort to arrive on time. I wanted to bring this to your attention so it can be addressed and to better understand what happened. I would appreciate a response regarding this matter. Thank you for your time. read more

Went there for a Sunday brunch. Started out nice. Good atmosphere, staff were very nice, the food was good, and the drinks were adequate. Went there to have a conversation, but a DJ arrived about halfway through the meal and totally destroyed the vibe. This place is for a young crowd not for the grown and sexy. read more

Sunday brunch for some of the best pancakes I ever had. Highly recommend those. Nothing was bad them pancakes were just delicious. #TateApproved #TastesByTate read more

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I'll give this three stars because the drink I had was absolute perfection & the environment was very relaxed & comfortable, however...the food & the service were genuinely not that great. I got the fish & grits as an entree, there was a lot of cheese, the grits were tasteless & the fish had little bones. I can't fault them on the bones because I should've asked instead of assuming, but the taste is all on them. Our table ordered cheesesteak egg rolls, sweet Thai chili shrimp & pasta which were all phenomenal, but everything else we ordered was mediocre at best. (Salmon bites appetizer, jerk chicken entree & sandwiches) The service I feel as if it could've been better. It was not busy at all (there may have been 4-5 tables total) & our server was at the end of the bar on her phone majority of the night. I understand taking moments to yourself, but she could've been much more attentive. Overall, I'd return for the drinks & the egg rolls, but I do not recommend stopping here if you're really hungry. Drinks I recommend: Blueberry Rivie, Pineapple Rum Punk, Spiked Sangria Mule & Apple Whiskey Sour read more

The Riviere - Fish & grits w/ The Rivie Drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Met up with a friend for lunch on a weekday afternoon. The dining room was half full which gave each party a table or two in between each other. Seating is a bit tight otherwise (think Cheesecake Factory table space). Service was pretty quick with the server taking our drink orders and clarified menu items we had questions about. Food arrived in good time. We both ordered salmon bites and grits. The salmon was seasoned well. The grits were heavy on the cream, soupy even, but delicious after a good stirring. However the food seemed a bit lukewarm. I also ordered a side of sweet potatoes because I was craving them. The texture was perfect, but they were heavy on the cinnamon and super light on the sugar. From other reviews I probably should've gone with the waffles. Might give them a try next time! read more

The Riviere - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We walked in and stood at door for about a minute, without being acknowledged or greeted by anyone...not even the dj that is right by door, made eye contact. The place was only about 30% full and looked like all the staff was huddled behind the bar socializing, so we walked out. Out of town and always prioritize black businesses but if you are too unprofessional to even greet your guests, then you won't get my hard earned money! Also, was willing to ignore the fact that the music was too loud for that size room and the scent of weed that smacked us at the door. read more

Professionalism is lacking. We booked a birthday brunch reservation at 1pm. We received confirmation emails the day before and the day of. We had some people that drove and others that spent money on Lyft/uber to be responsible. When we get there, the restaurant is closed. Embarrassed and very annoyed, I even attempted to call to make sure I wasn't missing something. No answer. Their website, yelp, social media, and google all say the restaurant is open. So no one could take 2 seconds to let customers know they wouldn't be open? Or update their sites? Why even allow people to book? Another family also book for a birthday and we're disappointed as well. Waste of money and time. Ruined 2 sets of birthday plans just because you can't be bothered to have the right information listed or sent out. read more

I've been meaning to try this place out and finally got a chance on my diet cheat day. Everything was soooo good! The food and service was spectacular. I'm so excited to return soon! Please give them a try. read more

The Riviere - French toast bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Simply Amazing!! Reservations were easy and the food, service and atmosphere were perfect for our final day in Richmond!! Thanks to our server Jada who took great care of our party of 6!! It was great meeting one of the owners and reacted to express how much we enjoyed our visit. Keep up the great work. We will be back .. read more

The Riviere - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I came to the Riviere a few years ago when it had some decorum and gave the impression of a restaurant serving delicious and fresh food. My most recent experience was horrible, like I would not be surprised if the health ratings were questioned. My salmon had a weird fishy smell and tasted as if it was bad or had been sitting out and not properly prepared. The shrimp appetizer that I have had before and is advertised as jumbo shrimp were small, popcorn in size, and overly fried. The servers were disengaged and on their phones and one was even eating outside food behind the counter in the bar area, where food was being packaged. The music was extremely loud, and took away from my party and I being able to have a conversation. And to make matters even worst, one of the cooks walked from the back, hair on top of his head, no hair net, pants sagging, hole in gloves, and crocs filthy. You would think as the cook he would have at least had on proper kitchen safety shoes and a hair net. I will not be eating at this establishment again, it's definitely a health concern. read more

Arrived at 11:20am for brunch so it wasn't busy. Waited forever for my mimosa. Ordered medium Lamb Chops and it came out VERY well done. I didn't want to take the food back bcs I was already hungry and didn't want to be that person. On the menu it stated that my meal will come with a glass of champagne. I asked the waitress about it and she said the menu was wrong. There were a lot of things on the menu that were "wrong" or they just didn't serve anymore. I just wish the menu was updated so people won't have certain expectations. Mac and cheese was okay. Mango mimosas were good. Overall 4/10 Probably wouldn't go back. read more

The Riviere - Lamb chops - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Traaasssssshhhhhh. Service 2/10 waited 10 minutes for water , and there was only one other table besides our 4seater. Food 1/10 , chicken and waffles bad , waffle extremely dry, chicken strips over cooked, sides were incredibly disappointing lol. Ordered breakfast potatoes and bacon got bacon pieces in a bowl and a handful of roasted potatoes and peppers with syrup on them ? ... place is trash , wouldn't go back for the life of me. They put COLLARD GREENS in an omelette that was supposed to have SPINACH. No champagne for mimosas. Tables wobbled. Y'all need to close shop and reset, y'all really gave the worst dining experience I've had in years. Ambiance was trash too , wasn't a DJ either, just a playlist playing loud ass music. read more

Looking for a nice flavorful meal head on over to this spot. It's a nice clean quaint spot with a variety of foods which scream try me! It's hard to select but from the looks of the many patrons faces you can go wrong. We started with Hot Honey Salmon bites. They looked delicious and did not disappoint! They was perfectly cooked bursting with flavor! My Hubby enjoyed the French Toast with Bacon & Eggs. He added a side of Sausages. It was nothing left on his plate! I had the Waffles and substituted the Chicken Strips for actual Wingettes (thought I would get Wings but....). The Qafgle was absolutely yummy! It was fluffy and rich tasting like a freshly baked glazed Donut. It wasn't just a plain Waffle. So good!!! The Wingettes was flavorful alone. I added the Honey Garlic Sauce which took my tastebud enjoyment to another level of satisfaction. My Husband had the Apple Old Fashioned. He said perfect blend of Alcohol and flavor! My dings for them is the Bacon... looks like Bacon bits. Im use to full pieces of Bacon! (Call me petty). Additionally I prefer whole wings. I think you get a better bang for you buck! It was kit a long wait to be seated or to get our Hot food! Staff was friendly and music was jamming! They do have their own parking lot. Additionally the Restrooms were clean and smelled good. Highly recommend this establishment. 4.8 of 5 We will return to try other items on the menu! read more

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So if your looking for a vibe...Look no further! Music is jumping with live Dj on Sunday morning. Plenty of drink options and Hookah. Definitely a Im chillen with my girls spot. Now the food was just Okay. Our food took about 30 minutes to come out. The Pancakes lacked flavor and were limp! The shrimp and grits came out slightly warm. The grits were cooked too long and not mixed well with the cheese. But they gave a good amount of Shrimp! I can see the potential in this dish! The chicken and waffles were the best thing we ordered. The chicken tenders were big but overcooked but i like my chicken that way. The waffle was good with a layer of sweet sauce on top. I do not like eating with PLASTIC utensils! Now the service......Ive been treated nicer at waffle house. Customer service is not something they care about. Our waiter only smiled when it was time for us to leave. When asked for a recommendation, she didnt have an answer! But Hey if your looking for a vibe this is your spot! read more

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We are here with a group oh 9. The staff was great. The food was just ok. I had a mimosa flight that was not very good. An ok meal but not worth a return visit. read more

The Riviere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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You'll definitely need a reservation if you're hoping to dine here during peak hours. I went for a Sunday brunch at 11:30 a and it was pretty packed. The space isn't all that large and I could tell there were people at the bar and at the door waiting for tables to free up when we were leaving. Everyone at our table enjoyed their food and I like the mix of light and heavy options on the menu. All my food was flavorful; I do think the Caesar salad could've used less dressing & cheese or more lettuce. I enjoyed my entire entree and would visit again. read more

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I went to Riviere for Sunday brunch. This place is pretty busy so I waited 30 minutes for a seat at the bar. VIBE Lituation. There was a DJ while I was there so the vibes were loud and lively! If you enjoy hip hop this might just be your new spot. The Dj was killing it This is definitely not the place to sit and have a conversation over brunch. DRINK The bartender was pretty cool. He welcomed me right away, but he was pretty slammed and I waited a long time for my drink. I ordered the blueberry tequila mojito ($15). It didn't come with any mint, but it tasted pretty good so I didn't mind. FOOD I started with the salmon bites ($15). I've never had fried salmon so I was excited to try these. The bartender recommended the hot honey sauce so I went for it. They did not disappoint ! The salmon was so juicy and the sauce was delicious. They weren't spicy and had the perfect amount of sweetness too. For my entree i tried the lamb chops and waffles ($26). I enjoyed the sweet waffles. They were a little dry, but the flavor was good. The lamb chops were juicy and well seasoned. Unfortunately I didn't really enjoy the sauce on them though. I recommend getting it on the side just in case. The sauce wasn't unbearable, but it really didn't go well with the waffles in my opinion. Overall the food is good though, and everything I saw being served around me looked amazing. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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I came here for a happy hour and actually really enjoyed it. I just sat at the bar & got a margarita. They shook it up & gave me a fake flower on it. It was pretty but also really tasty! The service was fast & convenient, I'd come back. read more

An Unforgettable Birthday Experience at The Riviere! I recently celebrated my birthday on a Saturday at The Riviere, and it was nothing short of perfection! From the moment I walked in, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel special. A huge shoutout to Dee and Rae, who provided the kind of impeccable service that transforms a good evening into a memorable one. The food? Absolutely divine. I can't rave enough about the Super Drizzler and the Broad Street Alfredo--both were culinary masterpieces. The cook did his/her thing! And let me tell you, the mac & cheese as a side was hands-down the best I've ever had from a restaurant. Creamy, cheesy, and seasoned to perfection! But the drinks sealed the deal. Dee made the most flawless Lemon Drop Martini, hands down the best drink on the menu. It was balanced, refreshing, and exactly what I needed to toast the occasion. The Riviere delivered on every front: exceptional food, extraordinary service, and an unforgettable ambiance. I can't wait to return--birthday or not. Five stars aren't enough for this gem! read more

We chose The Riviere for my birthday brunch yesterday and I was so happy we did. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation and were seating right away. The music was on point and the space is well decorated. The staff was a delight and it was easy to feel comfortable there. I ordered the salmon bites and grits as well as the mimosa flight. Everything was delicious and I look forward to going back. Thanks for getting my birthday started off right! read more

The Riviere - Salmon Bites and Grits, Mimosa Flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Where to start with this review.....we made reservations for 11:15am of course because it was brunch and we were starving we were at the restaurant around 11:05am. We had to wait outside for the doors to open, even though the restaurant opened at 11am. Once inside it is nicely decorated with a fun, greenery vibe and the music was on point! Reservations are a must for brunch! We went first thing on a Saturday so, it wasn't overly packed when we arrived. They have tables for groups of six, four and two, as well as a nice sized bar with plenty of seating. Service was good, our waitress was very attentive and sweet. She made some great recommendations for our meal! I ordered the fried chicken and waffle and my husband ordered the right by the James (omelet). Both were delicious. My fried chicken came out hot and seasoned well, on top of a nice, soft waffle and the right by James was just okay. The omlet was filled with shrimp, crab and spinach inside, topped with a yummy cream sauce. My husband said the sauce was the best part. As it was brunch, I ordered the mimosa flight, which came with four mimosas of my choice. They have quite a few flavors to choose from! Now to the not so good portion of the review, once we were seated a few men walked into the restaurant demanding to see (who I presume was the owner), for money he owed. They paced the restaurant for a while until they helped themselves to a seat. After the staff advised them the owner wasn't there (but, he was there), they sat and waited. My husband and I talked about leaving but, then the police showed up to have them removed. Uncomfortable to say the least. I must say the staff handled themselves well in the situation. read more

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First time in Richmond and decided to come here for brunch. The place plays good music and everyone is extremely nice! I sat at the bar and was greeted right away. I ordered the Max & cheese + jerk chicken egg rolls..to die for. They had a lot of flavor and I should have ordered two. It comes with 2 filled egg rolls cut into 4. Then, I had the chicken and waffles - and I personally really liked it! It comes with two chicken strips & one big waffle with THICK syrup. So so good!! Only thing I would say is it took a while for the food to come out but it was fresh so I get it! read more

The Riviere - Jerk chicken and Mac egg rolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The service was "okay" but the food was pretty decent, only wish it came out steaming hot!! It arrived luke warm but overall taste was good! the Mac & Cheese was delicousssss!!! Had the Fish and grits entree which had a ton of bones but my other guest enjoyed the shrimp and grits. The mimosas were good & also be aware that they offer hookah. There were infants and kids in the restaurant while people were smoking but that was the parents option. The music was mainly the best part. Its a decent brunch spot on broad st..wouldn't recommend huge parties due to it being a little small inside. read more

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A friend I had lunch today. *the music was too loud *we where given plastic utensils and cup *they ran out of salmon *they ran out of wrappers for the egg rolls *the server sat when he took our orders *the server sat when we paid *we couldn't pay with cash *the menu informed us that a 15% gratuity added *over all poor service, disappointed with the food and the music was similar to being at a club not conducive to eating and talking. read more

This is a new bar/restaurant on broad street. My food was so good I forgot to take a picture. If you are familiar with Paqs Kitchen they are the cooks. I went during a bar crawl event & had a great time! I'm going to go back to see what the dinner is hitting on. I had the honey garlic salmon bites and mac and cheese it was delicious. They are new and vibrant so expect a crowd or a little wait! read more

The Riviere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I see the vision but there is still a lot of opportunities for growth: (1) The tables are too close together. It's hard to maneuver around tables and sit (2) With their price point, guests should not have plasticware, unless someone is ordering take out (3) Speaking of price point, some of the food selections are too expensive such as $13 for 3 wings, and $18 for a fish dinner with only one piece of fish. The staff was polite and friendly, which was a plus but some of the staff was dressed as if they put forth zero effort. If it were a food truck, I would understand but not for a dine in restaurant with meals for $35. It was unpleasant to see. Would I recommend this location to others? No Would I return again? No read more

The food was decent but the size of the room and management issues were a huge downside. We chose this restaurant because of the April 28th happy hour all day on the website; but the waitress was not aware that was the promotion. Since we all came with the intention of all day happy hour, it was given to us but it was odd knowing that the website was misleading. They never pick up the phone, so it is hard to place a order or call In late for a reservation. Food was average, but not mind blowing. read more

I really wanted to rave about this spot as the concept is a whole vibe but the food and service just didn't hit for me. For starters, they don't have coffee of any kind. Like I don't understand how you can serve breakfast food and not have coffee. I think it's illegal in some states. So that's strike number one and two because that's how important coffee is. We ordered mimosas of which they have many varieties and even offer flights. Stoked to at least begin day drinking even if I might fall back asleep at the table. Well, when my drink finally does come (it took almost ten minutes and we were like only one of three tables) there are lipstick stains on my glass. It took another ten minutes for our server to come check on us so I could say something because she was too busy looking on her phone and chatting with other servers at the bar blatantly ignoring my efforts to try and get her attention. So I'm so not feeling it at this point. Drink takes another 10 minutes to get back to me at which point our food arrives. We ordered salmon bites, shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles. Everything was fine but nothing really stood out to me as being stellar or worth the price tag. Definitely worth a visit if you just want to drink in a brunch club scene but not for those looking for stellar food and service. read more

The Riviere - Brunch menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Visited on a Thursday as soon as they opened at 11am. I love breakfast and was glad they have a breakfast menu worth visiting for. This place has amazing food and great service! The vibrant colors and paintings lined along the walls made for an upbeat atmosphere. I ordered the Waffle flight and the Blackened Salmon and Eggs. The waffles all tasted the same even though they are different colors. I was confused by this, but it didn't matter because they still tasted scrumptious. The eggs in the blackened salmon and eggs tasted like they had cheese in them so if you're lactose intolerant make sure to ask first. My friend had the Salmon bites and Grits along with the Momosa flight. I didn't try her mimosas, but was really interested in how the Grits tasted. She let me try them and this definitely is the dish I am ordering the next time I visit. They have great music playing, but it was a little loud for me to the point I had to watch my friend's lips as she spoke to me because I could not hear her. I asked the server to turn it down some and she was gracious enough to do so. Even if I never eat in again, I'd definitely try carryout. The food is what sold this restaurant to me and was a win! read more

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As a first timer, I will not recommend this place. We had reservations and upon early arrival, the place was packed and had to wait about 25 minutes to be seated. After another long wait, ordered a mimosa tower, literally had a bug inside. They replaced it but was rightfully grossed . Another wait to order food, and by the time food arrived appetite was already gone because we waited almost an hour for service. The music was extremely loud, the space was too small for the amount of patrons. Not sure what type of business they want to attract as the servers basically wore anything and did not seem to interact with the customers. And to add on automatic gratuity is really baffling. I try to support businesses but I honestly could have just brought groceries. read more

A few months ago my friends and I made reservation for 10 people on a Sunday. Once we got to the restaurant it took about an hour to get seated, the owner apologized and said they were backed up. We should've took the chance to go somewhere else. Because it took so long the owner gave us a discount on 2 mimosa pitchers. Once we were seated the service was subpar. We all ordered our food which then took an hour to come out. Half of our group's food came out 30 minutes before the other half's came out. Mid way they informed us that some of the sides that came with the meals were out (this was while some of us already had our food). I will say once I got my food it was really tasty. I got the shrimp and grits and the grits had a didn't flavor that I had never tasted before. Overall even though the food was good the wait was not worth it. I'll chalk it up to it being a new business. I might try again on another day that isn't so busy. read more

The Riviere - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love this cute little spot. The staff was amazing!! Lamb chops stole my heart and I recommend the waffle flight. Down side was the was the wait. read more