Based on 1.700 opinions finded in 4 websites
Based on 1.700 opinions finded in 4 websites
Nº 545 in 2148 in Bristol, City of
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Myself and two friends visited impromptu and were delighted at the speed of service and the politeness of all the staff. Our hostess was Jasmine and she did fantastic throughout. Ensured everything was to our liking and was very knowledgeable when asked questions about the food and drink. For the quality and portion sizes the costs are more than justified. Delightful evening!
Jay Davies . 2025-05-12
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Waiting time for the main was 40+ minutes. There were just 3 people in the restaurant, and nobody was paying any attention to all 3 people. We had to call waiters to bring more tap water as noone was looking at us. The food is ok, nothing to complain about.
Dennis S . 2025-05-12
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We came for dinner a couple of weeks ago. I was encouraged by the First Table offer but as we were five I could t use First Table for booking (max 4 people). Food was a mixed bag! Scallops were tiny and celeriac didn’t seem very fresh or tender. My husband had a chicken dish which was very nice. Children equivalent chicken dish was a completely different story. None of the kids wanted to eat it. It was probably a bag of frozen goods. I don’t understand why children don’t deserve decent food? This is not cheap restaurant and I was really disappointed with the contrast between kids chicken and adult’s chicken dishes. Staff was friendly.
Asia G . 2025-05-11
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The absolute best dockside location. amazing service, cocktails and I really recommend the duck too. Great evening.
Jaz Moore . 2025-05-07
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My friend and I visited the River Grille whilst on a day trip to Bristol to celebrate her birthday. We were both really impressed with the welcome we received. The staff were so friendly, polite and inviting. The meal fell into the lunch menu time and was excellent. A special effort was made for my friend, with a complementary glass of wine and a decorated "happy birthday" plate, written in chocolate sauce, with macaroons and fresh fruit. A second trip to Bristol and the River Grille is definitely on the cards. Thank you.
Beryl Pullan . 2025-05-06
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Amazing resturaunt. Food was extremely well prepared, staff was absolutely top tier. I underwent a bad experience with another customer at the store and the staff were very kind, escorted the other customer out of the store immediately, and even gave me my food on the house. I recommend this place to anyone who wants the best dining experience in Bristol.
Abdulrahman AlBassam . 2025-05-05
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Had a lovely Jazz Brunch here with a group of girlfriends. Really welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings and view. The food and drinks were delicious and beautifully presented all accompanied by some nice background music. All of the staff are very friendly and professional but special mention to Jermaine and Joe.
Ceri P . 2025-05-04
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I want to specifically say thanks to the two workers at the River grill , Orlaith and Jocelyn! They made our time at the River Grill amazing , they were such good listeners and we never felt judged upon our meal choices n questions on what we ordered . Their hospitality made my pregnant wife super comfortable and she rated them for that…. All restaurants need workers like yours … Thank you for the lovely time
Arafat Ssenoga . 2025-05-02
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Fantastic sunday roast and dessert, excellent service, and a great spot for people watching out of the large windows
Neil Mills . 2025-04-28
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I absolutely love the River Grille! It’s got such a lovely vibe to it and it’s never been particularly rammed whenever we’ve been. Even with guests, it’s still not loud and there’s calming music playing in the background. The setting is so lovely with plenty of light and a nice view of the harbour side. In terms of food, we had the Sunday lunch and most of us had 1 course, with one having the 2 course option. I had the beef as well as some of my family members and another having chicken - WOW! The beef was cooked rare and was perfect, so juicy and bursting with flavour. The portions are very generous too - my mam had half a chicken! All the trimmings are gorgeous too with lovely seasoning that isn’t just overwhelmed with garlic, and all cooked to perfection. You get the meat and Yorkshire separate on a plate and then can just add on your trimmings when brought to the table. Cauliflower cheese is included in the roast price as well and they are happy to bring you extras free of charge. In terms of value for money, 1 course (just the main) was £23 which is brilliant for what you get and the quality. Even those who chose the two course meal only paid £29 and the dessert was massive! The food also came out in a decent time which was great, and we had some cocktails too which were very tasty (although a bit expensive at £12). The service was excellent with really friendly and attentive servers. They would check on us regularly and got us everything we needed. Shoutout to Jerome and Joe who were our servers today! My family were very impressed and it honestly made their day, will definitely be coming back. Thank you!! ☺️
Kathryn Morgans-Watkins . 2025-04-27
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Wonderful restaurant, superb food and great for people watching whilst you eat!
Tamara Walker . 2025-04-25
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Our waiter Javier was very attentive and saw we had exactly what we wanted. Great food and ambience. I also got a free Happy Birthday desert plate to finish off a lovely lunch.
Peter D'Souza . 2025-04-25
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Me and my partner came here to celebrate our first anniversary, and we’d like to say thank you for all ten effort that you put into making our meal special. The service here was amazing and the food TO DIE FOR, we will definitely be returning on our vists to Bristol
Charlie W . 2025-04-24
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Relaxed atmosphere, service chilled but very attentive, great place to sit watch the world go by. The food is very good. An enjoyable visit 😊
Sharon O'Donnell . 2025-04-21
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Was given a table at the front looking over the river which was beautiful, and the atmosphere was very relaxing especially as there was a pianist playing which made the experience feel classically special. The waitresses were top class, welcoming us on arrival with big smiles and tending to our every need. They made my sister feel really special too as it was her Birthday, with a couple of surprise treats. The food was absolutely delicious so too was the wine. A special mention to Amie who looked after us. She was genuine and warm with exceptional attention to our dining experience. There was a bit of a mix up with the wine but it was sorted with no fuss. We will be back and will bring our friends. Thank you 🙏
Emma Corbett . 2025-04-20
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Lovely, excellent service, food was lovely and great value as well. Really impressed, will return and if you are reading this, you should go!
Pete . 2025-04-19
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Gran comida, excelente ubicación y un servicio fabuloso por personal educado y profesional. Lo visitaría de nuevo y recomendaría. Gracias.
jo . 2025-04-13
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The food was so tasty! Staff was super friendly, funny and polite! The goat cheese with redbeet salsa is my ultimate favorite! The green olives were quite raw/fresh, we would prefer other type but these were good too. Overall amazing food and vibe, I definitely recommend!
P T . 2025-04-09
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Fabuloso Jazz Brunch con deliciosa comida y bebidas y música encantadora. fabuloso servicio por Jermaine que nos cuidó tan bien.
Ceri P . 2025-04-08
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Went to the jazz brunch 05/04/25, 3 courses plus a complimentary cocktail upon arrival for £35 which was great value for your money. The food and entertainment were brilliant and the restaurant manager and our waiter Jermaine couldn’t do enough for us. Would thoroughly recommend.
Amy Peters . 2025-04-06
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Excellent food and service. Great waterfront location
Peter Churchill . 2025-04-06
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Walked into live pianist playing which was lovely, he played throughout our lunch which was wonderful. Food and service was amazing, 2 of us had serloin roast, 3 had crispy pork roast and 1 had half chicken roast. All were fantastic and lots of food. Definitely will be going back 👌. 10/10
Brigitte Ashford . 2025-04-06
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Jazz Brunch today was fabulous from the food, drinks, service and the musical entertainment. Special shout out to Jermaine, top waiter.
Ceri Petrie . 2025-04-05
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Visitamos el Río Grille para el Día de la Madre. El menú parece ser un poco caro, pero no dejes que eso te desanime - el servicio es genial y la comida es fabulosa - con porciones muy generosas.
GroundControl . 2025-04-02
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Nice location on the Quay. Easy to find. Friendly team who were efficient and helpful. Menu had a good range of options. Would highly recommend
Chris Madre . 2025-03-31
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Amazing staff in an amazing restaurant. Food perfect.
S C . 2025-03-23
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Great service! So attentive and thoughtful for a birthday we had. Food was all delicious. Third time coming and not the last.
Sienna Thompson . 2025-03-22
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We loved the experience of the afternoon tea, the place is beautiful and the service amazing The sandwiches and scones were great Our only comment was on the patisseries- we could barely eat them, they were way too sweet, too much butter. They should feel light and with the taste of fruit. Still very nice experience with my friends ❤️
Marcela M. . 2025-03-16
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Pleasant dining space in Hotel waterfront restaurant with nice view. Early Sunday meal so rather quiet but decent enough ambience. Food choices were a decent range , pretty much straight down the middle hotel menu , with the expected options of classics , like Fish and Chips , alongside Confit Duck with Cassoulet , steaks, sea bass etc. Food was pleasant without being exciting . We were on an early deal and would have been a bit disappointed if we had paid full price . Better options available elsewhere at full price level.
David Rigden . 2025-03-04
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I took my boyfriend here for a dinner due to his birthday, and the service was top level! The restaurant offered us a complimentary appetizer as well as the sweet treats at the end. The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was cozy and romantic accompanied by live piano music.
Kira . 2025-03-01
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Amazing food and service! Shade looked after us she was very helpful and friendly! Thanks very much for the great evening!
Andrea Pölöskei . 2025-02-23
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Tried all day dining menu which was very reasonable priced. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. We enjoyed a nice afternoon watching the world go by. V
Sean O . 2025-02-22
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Our visit to The River-Grille was for Sunday Lunch . On arrival easy parking in the adjacent multi storey car park ( no charge if vehicle registered ) . We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table , the restaurant has good views of Bordeaux Quay which makes for an interesting backdrop whilst dining . A choice of roasts were available , Beef , Pork and Chicken , we decided on the Beef served with roast potatoes , parsnips , carrots , yorkshire pudding etc . For our desert the chocolate orange tarte with mango sorbet . Service , presentation , the meal itself we really enjoyed the whole experience . No hesitation in recommending .
Tony C . 2025-02-17
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There is a service charge included which is near to 5% also, we had ordered a bottle of water and the water was only 25% empty the waitress took the bottle and didn’t bother asking if we would have liked to take this along.. no impressed; even the food is bland..
Gautam Joshi . 2025-02-17
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Excellent spot. I booked afternoon tea (which they don't do on Sundays anymore) and I was so embarrassed as I had planned it as a birthday treat for my partner. However, Jasmin took great care of us and saved the day in terms of the bday celebration. Thank you so much!
Niamh Browne . 2025-02-16
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We came for afternoon tea last year and it was amazing, so we decided to try it again for Valentine's Day. Well, we weren't disappointed, the tea was delicious and the staff, especially Javier, Daisy and Orla were brilliant, they couldn't do enough for us. I would definitely recommend this place. 10/10 from this diner.
Roger Hole . 2025-02-16
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Having visited last year for an afternoon tea, we had no hesitation in going back for Valentine's Day this year. Well, we weren't disappointed, it was amazing again, the tea itself was first class, one of if not the best I have ever had. The staff were brilliant again, especially Javier, Daisy and Orla who could not do enough for us. I would have no hesitation in recommending this place. 10/10 from this diner. Thank you all for making our Valentine's Day special.
Roger H . 2025-02-15
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Drinks and service is good, the food unfortunately could be a lot better
Jore de Jong . 2025-02-14
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We had a fabulous evening with wonderful food and ambience. Thank you to our waistress Daisy for looking after us. Would highly recommend!
Tamara W . 2025-02-14
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The food was just wow! My wife and I had the fillet and the crab linguini and everything was extremely good. Daisy who was our waitress was great, very welcoming. The desserts were great aswell. We will definitely go back.
Inès Kanizi . 2025-02-13
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Good service, good food. ask for Javier
Josep Lluis Massuet Casals . 2025-02-11
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It has been a pleasant experience, Javier has taken care of us 10 I'll be back
Rene Haubiz . 2025-02-11
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Javier was excellent with us 🫶🏻 Definitely we will come back
mica fernandez . 2025-02-11
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Beautiful restaurant and lovely food. We went for our anniversary and staff were lovely and gave us a complimentary pudding plate. Thanks for a great night!
Gen ES . 2025-02-03
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We were given a table even though we did not have a reservation and the staff were really attentive. Rory looked after us really well. Will be back for brunch again thanks to the service we received.
Dee Fernandez . 2025-02-02
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We had two evening meals here as we were staying at the hotel, to celebrate our 40th anniversary of our first date. Orlaim and Ame were very welcoming, friendly and efficient waitresses, a delight to be served by them. When we said what we were celebrating one of them as a surprise gave us a glass of bubbly so thoughtful of them. The food was absolutely delicious, we tried many dishes as we had two evening there. Every meal and dessert we had was excellent and very well presented. Even the carrots and broccoli were delicious with the chefs special touches Compliments to the chef. We would both recommend the pork belly. We were fortunate to beable to have a table by the glass windows with the trees lit up . It was all very romantic. The perfect evening for us both. Thank you River Grille.
Sue Hunt . 2025-02-01
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We cocktails in Rick's Bar next door before we moved to have dinner at the River Grille on 16-01-25 to celebrate the birth of our first grandchild. Jasmine & Daisy looked after us so well and helped all 5 of us celebrate in style. We have been here several times before - it is our go to place when we visit from Ireland. The food was delicious, the service was so attentive. On a cold blustery windy evening, we were given a very warm welcome in a lovely atmosphere, and we had a wonderful time. Thank you all.
Sallyanne Clarke . 2025-01-28
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Afternoon tea booked for my friends birthday. Such lovely professional service, made my friend feel special on her birthday! Great food, lovely table by the water and great atmosphere. Thank you!
Georgia-May and... S . 2025-01-25
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Lovely food, better service! Thank you to Orlaith especially for checking the allergens :)
Lucy Pears . 2025-01-20
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Beautiful views but not the only feature. Food was very well presented and it tasted delicious. It is very good to see chef sourced local produce. Very good experience
Pa M . 2025-01-02
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Lovely lunch on our last day. Delicious food in a really nice ambience. Good value for money. Service was very attentive.
Alan M . 2024-12-23
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After a lot of research and reading many reviews, I plumped for afternoon tea at the River Grille to celebrate my sister’s 50th birthday. I’m sorry to say it was a very disappointing experience. There was absolutely no atmosphere at the restaurant, partly due the lack of customers, which I know the restaurant can’t help, but also because there were no Christmas decorations or music. The delicious afternoon tea I was expecting didn’t materialise - the bread was a little dry, the panacotta more like tasteless custard, scones not warm as described in other reviews and winter berry jam tasteless. Further, the birthday balloons I dropped off (left with Joe) ten days ago weren’t set up at the table as promised, even though I called the restaurant yesterday and was assured they would be. Nor could anyone find the balloons. Although two glasses of wine were knocked off the bill to compensate, I was left feeling I’d let my sister down and completely regretted my choice of venue. I’m sorry to say that I cannot recommend afternoon tea at the River Grille.
Denise W . 2024-12-21
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After a lot of research and reading many reviews, I plumped for afternoon tea at the River Grille to celebrate my sister’s 50th birthday. I’m sorry to say it was a very disappointing experience. There was absolutely no atmosphere at the restaurant, partly due the lack of customers, which I know the restaurant can’t help, but also because there were no Christmas decorations or music. The delicious afternoon tea I was expecting didn’t materialise - the bread was a little dry, the panacotta more like tasteless custard, scones not warm as described in other reviews and winter berry jam tasteless. Further, the birthday balloons I dropped off (left with Joe) ten days ago weren’t set up at the table as promised, even though I called the restaurant yesterday and was assured they would be. Nor could anyone find the balloons. Although two glasses of wine were knocked off the bill to compensate, I was left feeling I’d let my sister down and completely regretted my choice of venue. I’m sorry to say that I cannot recommend afternoon tea at the River Grille.
Denise Williams . 2024-12-21
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Thank you to the waiters Daisy, James and Orlaith who were wonderful throughout our meal. Food was excellent, thank you
livvie wibrow . 2024-12-17
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Really friendly staff who were very professional and helped make our meal that more enjoyable. The food options was the main reason for booking here and it didn’t disappoint, I even tried oysters for the first time… We will be back again soon. 5*
Jeff Bond . 2024-12-15
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A wonderful place to visit for supper when in Bristol. Excellent service, food.
Brenda Scholts . 2024-12-11
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Such a lovely place to be for dinner. Great service but food came little bit late. Overall great experience. We will be back.
David Lloyd . 2024-12-10
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Javier was the man, really loved the evening, he recommend the special potatoes in house, which I forgot the name of, but they were awesome. Steak was also cooked medium rare perfectly! Cheers Javier and the team, made our night
DiddyKongJono . 2024-12-08
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Me and my friends really enjoyed the amazing Sunday Roast and the care of the staff, a special mention to Ian and Joanne. It was nice to see Chef Duncan coming out and meet us. Thank you all for a great birthday celebration.
MARCO TOMASELLO . 2024-12-07
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Me and my friends really enjoyed the amazing Sunday Roast and the care of the staff, a special mention to Ian and Joanne. It was nice to see Chef Duncan coming out and meet us. Thank you all for a great birthday celebration.
Mr T . 2024-12-07
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I had a fantastic birthday dinner with the riverside grill. They took our coats and sat us in a lovely seat looking out to the harbour. The dinner was delicious, we ate the prawn starter and then I had the pork belly main, with my partner enjoying their linguine. We both agreed that our meals were delicious, with a generous portion. The meal was accompanied by fantastic and prompt service. I was unable to catch the name of the blonde server attending to us on the 26th of November but her excellent service was noted by both myself and my partner.
Nia Bendle . 2024-11-29
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Excellent service and great food. Sadly we didn’t get afternoon tea but Sunday roast was delicious 🤤
Natalia Filatova . 2024-11-26
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Great service, a lovely table overlooking the river. Food was delicious, atmosphere with piano playing in background was subtle and great hospitality. Could put tap water on table as had have to wait for it to be topped up, a small inconvenience probably due to lack of waiting staff
Trish Taylor . 2024-11-18
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First time coming here for a lunch booking with my boyfriend , greeting was warm at the door and the young waitress kindly took our coats for us. Food was amazing!! Get the Korean sticky chicken for starter 😍fish was fresh and cooked to perfection and big portions which was a pleasant surprise for a higher end place, although they didn’t ask my boyfriend how he wanted his steak cooked so was a little well done for his liking but he said it was still super tasty. Service was very friendly throughout although there was a couple little things that seemed unusual. For example the water was poured for us and they took the jug away but then never came back to refill even though it wasn’t busy, just something to bear in mind as felt like the servers could be a little bit hotter on this or just keep jug on table so people don’t feel left without . The same again with not asking us if our food was okay until we had nearly finished which again seemed a little inattentive for this type of restaurant. However these are not big deals at all and overall everyone/everything was great, a little expensive but great value for money and would definitely come back ,
Lucy Joy . 2024-11-03
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Very cool place,delicious food, Fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend.
J B . 2024-10-29
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We had a wonderful high tea experience at The River Grille. The service was exceptional, and the food was outstanding—every bite was delicious. A special thanks to Jasmine, who went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of. Her attention made our visit even more memorable. Highly recommend for an elegant and enjoyable experience.
Glenn Manacker . 2024-10-27
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Ate here last night, service was slow, staff were unattentive, had to call them over to get refills of water, ordered additional drinks from the bar and they were completely forgotten. Lights at the rear of the room kept flashing. Food was great, but not excellent. Redeeming feature was the live pianist who was very talented.
Nat Morris . 2024-10-26
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A nice, harbourside setting, particularly if you can get a table near the window. The service provided by our waiter, Javier, was very good – friendly, attentive and responsive without being overbearing. The food was also of good quality, well prepared, cooked perfectly and nicely presented. A ‘Discretionary service charge’ of 12.5% is automatically added to your bill. That might seem slightly on the high side but on our visit, we felt it was earned by Javier and his colleagues in the kitchen.
Andy C . 2024-10-21
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Good food and service A nice, harbourside setting, particularly if you can get a table near the window. The service provided by our waiter, Javier, was very good – friendly, attentive and responsive without being overbearing. The food was also of good quality, well prepared, cooked perfectly and nicely presented. A ‘Discretionary service charge’ of 12.5% is automatically added to your bill. That might seem slightly on the high side but on our visit, we felt it was earned by Javier and his colleagues in the kitchen.
Andy C1871 . 2024-10-21
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We were passing by and noticed a board outside with a lunch menu. We have enjoyed dinner here on many occasions, but it has not previously been open for lunch. My partner had a haddock dish, which was excellent and I had a smoked salmon sandwich, which was ideal for lunch. We shared a dessert and really enjoyed our lunchtime visit. The staff were all excellent.
LauraDaveJames . 2024-10-13
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Jasmine and Jermaine were very friendly, helpful and made our afternoon tea extra special.Lovely food - way too much so we needed a box to take some cakes home. Delicious tea selections.A great way to celebrate our anniversary.
SandJ Mowatt . 2024-10-12
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Excellent food. The ribeye steak was as good as I have had in steak houses, especially with the peppercorn sauce and portobello mushrooms. Service was very friendly and efficient. We never felt rushed. Thanks to Daisy who looked after us.
Mike L . 2024-10-05
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We had a wonderful early supper here on a Sunday night before a show. The food was excellent was a family meal and all the staff were so professional and friendly. Would not hesitate to go again when we are next in Bristol. It was well priced for such a good location plus it was lovely and light with all the glass on a very grey rainy day. Thank you to all the staff.
RebeccaStamford . 2024-10-03
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We were at the restaurant on September 22...Pleasant atmosphere, great food, good selection of wine, helpful and friendly staff (we were served by Jasmine and Daisy)... We will definitely come back...
Senad R . 2024-09-30
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During my visit, I noticed that one waitress in particular, responsible for greeting customers and presenting food, had a very familiar approach. She even called me "my love", which, although it may have sounded friendly, crossed the line into professionalism. As for the dish I ordered, a fish, it was far too expensive for what I received. Indeed, it was more like a vegetable dish than a fish dish, which made the experience even more disappointing. This combination of over-familiarity and unsatisfactory value for money leads me to believe that I will never return to this restaurant.
Hayat Ab . 2024-09-15
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My fiancé surprised me by inviting me to this lovely restaurant, where he proposed with the invaluable help of the staff. They were incredibly attentive, meticulous, and focused on every detail to ensure a perfect and unforgettable evening. The food was delicious, and the wine recommendation was excellent. Special thanks to Javier, who went above and beyond to help us create lasting memories of the night. We will definitely come back to our happy place.
Mayte Perejon Barrios . 2024-09-13
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The Restaurant Manager, Jo, really tried her best but she was let down by the obvious inexperience of her staff. We were a table of 6, the first four main courses came out and we were left for nearly ten minutes before the last two arrived before we could all start. There seemed to be confusion with regards to the vegetables and where they should be placed. The roast potatoes were the worse I have ever experienced as they were overcooked and probably being kept warm by some form of heat lamp. I am glad that a steak knife was supplied for the beef or we could not have cut them. The roast beef was excellent, credit where it is due. Its really sad as my wife was celebrating her 60th Birthday and chose the River Griile, we will not be returning.
Steve C . 2024-09-10
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The food was very tasty and the portions big enough. The soup I had for starter could be easily served as a main. The catch of the day was mussels in curry sauce and my wife considers it as one of the best mussel dishes she ever had! The cheese cake l had as a dessert was outstanding and is highly recommended. The staff were extremely friendly. Only minus was a noticeable delay between starter and main.
Charis C . 2024-09-10
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What a lovely dinner we had at The River Grille celebrating a wedding anniversary. The food was delicious (we had steak), and the atmosphere was lovely with a live pianist adding to the already beautiful surroundings of the restaurant and the waterside view. The service from Javier was attentive and friendly and having booked through the First Table app, the bill was well priced too. I look forward to returning to try the seafood main course.
Mark Ashenden . 2024-09-09
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The restaurant is in Bristol Harbour, the view was pleasant especially as we had a window seat. A pianist played throughout our meal, which was very pleasant. The food was amazing and the staff friendly , especially Ian, who was both professional and polite.
Debbie T . 2024-09-01
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Linguine with crab was superb as we scallops as a starter. Service was delivered by Ian with a great sense of humour. Advise and opinion was asked for and given and the enhanced the experience very well. Overall a great experience.
Srp5000 . 2024-08-31
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We ate here whilst resident at the hotel and so had a meal as part of the package at a discounted rate. I was pleased about this as whilst the meal was fine, it didn't really live up to the ambiance and price. The restauarant FEELS really good with a riverside view and linen napkins etc. It is well staffed but in such an environment you'd hope the staff would top up your glass even if you are only having tap water whereas we had to ask for the bottle to be left on the table. Minor quibble, I know. We had the bread and oil with balsamic to start. Our server warned us that the bread was enough for two and it surely was. The two breads were really heavy and we really didn't want much of them, although the focaccia was lighter. Hubby struglles to get any taste of balsamic and felt the oil was perhaps too heavy. His steak was ok but a bit chewy, and the server failed to register that he had asked for brocolli. My vegan option was very colourful (lurid) but not really to my taste (poor choice on my part if I'm honest). At breakfast the next day hubby saw a young waitress being reprimanded for nor laying the table correctly, but perhaps more emphasis should be put on both quality of food/cooking, and also giving a warm and personal service. Nothing terribly wrong with it but disappointing for the price. Disabled access from the hotel looks to be very tricky and the loos are up steps too.
Ms_Chissock . 2024-08-29
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The staff are so friendly and welcoming here. It's a shame that I forgot her name as she introduced herself and told us shes going to be our waiter for the evening which was really refreshing. Food is so tasty aswell, we ordered the scallops, chicken Milanese, lamb and the burnt basque cheesecakes. They also gave us some complimentary canape's to start with which was really nice of them.
Aleina Allen . 2024-08-27
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Very tasty food. Great service. Ian and his team were very friendly and accommodating. Nice view of the river. We felt very comfortable!
Fabienne Liechti . 2024-08-14
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Great food and service from Jasmine and Vanessa would highly recommend. Got a starter and a main, food came quick and was amazing.
Road61375210449 . 2024-07-14
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Stayed at The Bristol hotel for business and had dinner in The River Grille. Food was fantastic and the service from Amie was brilliant! Nothing was too much trouble for her and she made our evening 🩷 will definitely be back for dinner again.
Jackie A . 2024-07-12
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Came here for my birthday with a friend and I had found a deal via first table. The interior was beautiful, the service was good ( although I did have to ask a couple times for water - it was a warm day and I was quite thirsty, I should have asked them to leave the jug at the table to be honest). The drinks and food were good, the only thing was the triple cooked chips which I expected to be super crispy - just tasted like soft fried chips, a bit on the over cooked side. They had a made a macaron and berry dessert plate as a surprise for my birthday which was a super lovely gesture. I'd definitely come again some day to try other things from the menu as the ambience and service was good!
Joanne Tse . 2024-07-09
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We were a large party of 21 and we cannot fault the service we received. From when we booked the communication was excellent and we pre-ordered our meals which came out spot on! We went to Sunday lunch celebrating a 90th birthday and we cannot fault the management and waiting staff for making us feel extremely welcome. Nothing was too much trouble! Would wholly recommend!
Grey H . 2024-07-07
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First time at the River Grille for dinner with a colleague. My choice of king prawn starters, medium rare steak with new potatoes and vegetables was cooked to perfection, and the Basque cheesecake with some superb clotted cream ice cream rounded off a most excellent meal. Although a reasonably quiet night, the atmosphere was good, and we were served very graciously by Vanessa who was cheerful, polite and attentive, and overall a great credit to the River Grille team. Thank you for a great dining experience.
Peter S . 2024-07-04
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The two things that make this place special is the charming attentive staff and the beautiful food. I had asparagus with poached egg and hollandaise for starters and it was so fresh and delicious. My sea bass main was delayed but the staff were lovely about that and when it came it was simply wow! Absolutely first class dining Elegant refined yet simple classic flavours. Loved it! Thanks to all the staff especially Bobby.
Mark J . 2024-07-03
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Simple quality food, excellent service in a very characteristic area.
r.r. martin . 2024-07-02
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Food was fantastic and service was wonderful. Great view over the harbour. We will definitely be visiting again and would highly recommend
Debbie Smith . 2024-06-29
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at The River Grille and I must say, the experience was exceptional. From the moment I walked in, the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable evening. The highlight of the evening was definitely the food. The oysters were incredibly fresh and flavorful, a perfect start to our meal. Each dish that followed was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I also want to give a special mention to the manager, Bruno, who made our visit even more special. His professionalism and warm hospitality truly stood out and added to the overall fantastic experience. I will definitely be returning to The River Grille. This place has set a new standard for dining out, and I can't wait for my next visit.
Kateryna Hrynchuk . 2024-06-27
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Great food and ambience. Service is perfect! Not just the lovely Vanessa 😉 Prices are a bit expensive. Especially the wine! 🍷😥
Jürg Wenger . 2024-06-26
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Lovely restaurant for a celebratory meal. Faultless service and great food - would definitely recommend
Sarah Collins . 2024-06-16
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Me and my wife had a great evening here welcome was very nice and waiter was very helpful and could not help enough , food was amazing small choice but I think that is good . Had a great option for my wife as she is coeliac I had French onion soup for starters and I have had this at Hotel Du Vin and this was so much better the view is nice as you look out over the docks would recommend to anyone .
Kae Fortuna . 2024-06-05
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Food were really nice except beef carpaccio. The view is amazing. It’s definitely a restaurant I’d recommend to my friends
Yunn . 2024-06-04
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Overall this experience was okay but not worth the associated cost. Positives: the scones were really and the tea was good as well. Negatives: the Bread for a majority of the sandwiches seemed stale and some of the cakes were dry. Also felt very watched by the waiting staff for the duration of our visit and our interactions with them felt awkward rather than professional. Probably wouldn’t go again.
Tom Harrap . 2024-05-25
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We had an excellent meal on our recent visit. All the food was lovely, high quality and cooked perfectly. The bread board is definitely a recommendation, 3 different varieties of bread, all lovely and lots of it! One of the best bread selections we’ve had in a while. The atmosphere was lovely, it was great in the sun too, a nice place to have some food in a relaxing atmosphere and watch people go past the harbour. Service was great too and everyone was professional and polite. Will definitely be back again.
Gavin Baker . 2024-05-15
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What a find, absolutely amazing food, outstanding waiting staff to match the quality food and dining 10/10 experience' from the moment arriving to leaving, great attention and care to ensure customer satisfaction to the highest standard. We took advantage of the 'first table' app and selected a dining time to offer us the best value.
Donna Bowen . 2024-04-15
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