Recommended dishes: Bistro Burger and Handcut Fries, Great Fries, French Fries
LoulouInLA
Downright nasty service. Would never set foot in here again. They no longer have any outdoor area and it is just in a nasty little strip mall.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeremy Jarvis
Delicious wild mushroom omelette, sautéed spinach, and Boston salad. Very friendly and attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P Fournier
Lovely local bistro. Daily specials are delicious and served hot. Fish is outstanding. Great service. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Елена Французова
I have been going here for years. This is definitely my go to place for date night, an intimate girls night out, or just to grab some really tasty food. I've never been disappointed. Not only are the staff friendly and down-to-Earth, but the owner is the chef who works every time I've been there. You can see her popping in and out as she frolics in her moments of free time with return customers and close friends who help keep the business poppin.This place is so good, that I really believe this is a gem! Food is consistent and delicious. Cheese selection is always fresh and exciting. The chef really takes pride in her work and it shows. Her rotating menu as well as seasonal cocktails are just proof to any foodie of a person who is passionate about food and the dining experience.If you want to grab a seat at the bar and sneak a peek at the amazing chef as she pops by for a refreshment, or take a seat at a table and enjoy some quaint romantic moments w your guest, you will love it.Because the food is amazing, it is a little pricey. Be prepared to drop at least $80-$100 for two people. However, there are better priced items on the menu, as well as drinks. My personal favs are the Cotswold mac n cheese w crispy onions, ANYTHING with duck (especially the salad), and the daily risotto.Vegetarian options: The meat is definitely the strong suit of this place for most dishes. However, there are available options on the menu for non-meat eaters that are also good and don't feel like an afterthought.Parking: It is a shared free parking lot with the other shops and boutiques in the upper-class strip-mall there. Sometimes when it is really busy, you might have to park 30more steps away from the door, but this food is worth more than 30 extra steps.Kid-friendliness: Not many "kids" items on the menu. But if the supposed child likes to eat good food, this is def a place for them. The crowd who goes tends to be older (I don't see too many kids there regularly), but the cheeseburger and mac n cheese definitely will make any average kid overjoyed.Wheelchair accessibility: The place is a little small, but intimate. More than accommodating for wheelchair access if needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: And Sausage Rogu, Duck Breast, Crispy Duck Confit with a Frisée Salad
Tiffany Raley
The staff is friendly and attentive, especially the bartender, Antonio. The food is delicious and reliable. It tastes just as good no matter what time of day you come in for a meal or drink.Vegetarian options: They have salads and vegetarian dishes.Kid-friendliness: They are always happy to seat us. The only drawback is that the bathroom does not have a changing table.Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps. All seating is on the first floor, and the floors are hard wood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Williams
Lovely place away from Old Town with its tourists.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jim Woolwine
The popular neighborhood dining spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
allison minarcik
enjoyed dinner tonight at River Bend with my family of 5. This gem of a restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere, from the initial phone call to make reservations and warm greeting by our host (Brian) and the very knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff (Antonio), to the pleasant decor and comfortable seating. The menu options all sounded delectable, and I will definitely return to try more items. The food was outstanding, and they accommodated our dietary requests, serving delicious meals enjoyed by all of our group, including 2 vegan diners as well as our picky 6 year-old. Very good price, especially for the quality. Thank you!!
One of our favorite restaurants for a quiet date night. I’ve never had a bad meal at Riverbend, and the fruit cobbler is the perfect way to finish off the meal. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch them on apple cobbler night!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
LM D
Avoid this place at all costs! Not only is the wait staff horrible BUT the food is just as bad …. The desserts are inedible!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Richard Bobinski
Great food and awesome staff!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
JIm Smith
Not a personal favorite. Food is ok but overpriced for what you get. The locals talk this place up on the web because they know/like the owners. Staff is nice and I go there because my wife likes to support a local business. Tonight was the last time I will patronize this place as they are following the lead of DC restaurants by adding a Service Charge to the bill…..without prior notice verbally or on the menu. I will not go into the myriad excuses being used to defend this practice, but I will not be a party to it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Anne Charboneau
Super cute restaurant and bar in a totally unassuming shopping center! Great selection of wines, and the food was amazing and reasonably priced. I had the fluke and my partner had the rib eye, and we both really enjoyed our entrees. We also shared an apple cobbler for dessert, which was clearly just fresh out of the oven. Meeting one of the owners was an extra treat - it's not often that the back of the house makes such an effort in the front of the house, but it was much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Great find in a strip mall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
The smaller the French fries the better ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bistro Burger and Handcut Fries, Great Fries, French Fries
Downright nasty service. Would never set foot in here again. They no longer have any outdoor area and it is just in a nasty little strip mall.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious wild mushroom omelette, sautéed spinach, and Boston salad. Very friendly and attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely local bistro. Daily specials are delicious and served hot. Fish is outstanding. Great service. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been going here for years. This is definitely my go to place for date night, an intimate girls night out, or just to grab some really tasty food. I've never been disappointed. Not only are the staff friendly and down-to-Earth, but the owner is the chef who works every time I've been there. You can see her popping in and out as she frolics in her moments of free time with return customers and close friends who help keep the business poppin.This place is so good, that I really believe this is a gem! Food is consistent and delicious. Cheese selection is always fresh and exciting. The chef really takes pride in her work and it shows. Her rotating menu as well as seasonal cocktails are just proof to any foodie of a person who is passionate about food and the dining experience.If you want to grab a seat at the bar and sneak a peek at the amazing chef as she pops by for a refreshment, or take a seat at a table and enjoy some quaint romantic moments w your guest, you will love it.Because the food is amazing, it is a little pricey. Be prepared to drop at least $80-$100 for two people. However, there are better priced items on the menu, as well as drinks. My personal favs are the Cotswold mac n cheese w crispy onions, ANYTHING with duck (especially the salad), and the daily risotto.Vegetarian options: The meat is definitely the strong suit of this place for most dishes. However, there are available options on the menu for non-meat eaters that are also good and don't feel like an afterthought.Parking: It is a shared free parking lot with the other shops and boutiques in the upper-class strip-mall there. Sometimes when it is really busy, you might have to park 30more steps away from the door, but this food is worth more than 30 extra steps.Kid-friendliness: Not many "kids" items on the menu. But if the supposed child likes to eat good food, this is def a place for them. The crowd who goes tends to be older (I don't see too many kids there regularly), but the cheeseburger and mac n cheese definitely will make any average kid overjoyed.Wheelchair accessibility: The place is a little small, but intimate. More than accommodating for wheelchair access if needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: And Sausage Rogu, Duck Breast, Crispy Duck Confit with a Frisée Salad
The staff is friendly and attentive, especially the bartender, Antonio. The food is delicious and reliable. It tastes just as good no matter what time of day you come in for a meal or drink.Vegetarian options: They have salads and vegetarian dishes.Kid-friendliness: They are always happy to seat us. The only drawback is that the bathroom does not have a changing table.Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps. All seating is on the first floor, and the floors are hard wood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place away from Old Town with its tourists.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The popular neighborhood dining spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
enjoyed dinner tonight at River Bend with my family of 5. This gem of a restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere, from the initial phone call to make reservations and warm greeting by our host (Brian) and the very knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff (Antonio), to the pleasant decor and comfortable seating. The menu options all sounded delectable, and I will definitely return to try more items. The food was outstanding, and they accommodated our dietary requests, serving delicious meals enjoyed by all of our group, including 2 vegan diners as well as our picky 6 year-old. Very good price, especially for the quality. Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of our favorite restaurants for a quiet date night. I’ve never had a bad meal at Riverbend, and the fruit cobbler is the perfect way to finish off the meal. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch them on apple cobbler night!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Avoid this place at all costs! Not only is the wait staff horrible BUT the food is just as bad …. The desserts are inedible!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food and awesome staff!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Not a personal favorite. Food is ok but overpriced for what you get. The locals talk this place up on the web because they know/like the owners. Staff is nice and I go there because my wife likes to support a local business. Tonight was the last time I will patronize this place as they are following the lead of DC restaurants by adding a Service Charge to the bill…..without prior notice verbally or on the menu. I will not go into the myriad excuses being used to defend this practice, but I will not be a party to it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Super cute restaurant and bar in a totally unassuming shopping center! Great selection of wines, and the food was amazing and reasonably priced. I had the fluke and my partner had the rib eye, and we both really enjoyed our entrees. We also shared an apple cobbler for dessert, which was clearly just fresh out of the oven. Meeting one of the owners was an extra treat - it's not often that the back of the house makes such an effort in the front of the house, but it was much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream