The River Grille in Bristol, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Very tasty food. Great service. Ian and his team were very friendly and accommodating. Nice view of the river. We felt very comfortable!

Great food and service from Jasmine and Vanessa would highly recommend. Got a starter and a main, food came quick and was amazing.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Simple quality food, excellent service in a very characteristic area.

Food was fantastic and service was wonderful. Great view over the harbour. We will definitely be visiting again and would highly recommend

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.

Great food and ambience. Service is perfect! Not just the lovely Vanessa 😉 Prices are a bit expensive. Especially the wine! 🍷😥

Lovely restaurant for a celebratory meal. Faultless service and great food - would definitely recommend

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 .

Food were really nice except beef carpaccio. The view is amazing. It’s definitely a restaurant I’d recommend to my friends

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.

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.

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.

We had such an amazing day at the River Grille! The afternoon tea was phenomenal and we were so delighted that you made our celebratory meal that little bit more special. So so grateful to the staff that looked after us so well!

One of the best afternoon teas in Bristol. Excellent service by our waiter Bruno, very attentive.

Very nice service, Nicole was a great host. The food was excellent as were the drinks. The portions were very generous and the quality was very good too.

I Had an amazing time with my partner. It was his birthday and they brought out a card and a plate with happy birthday on with macaroons and fruit to end the desert which was amazing. Our waiter was Javier and he was extremely professional and helpful during the whole meal. I Couldn’t fault anything !! The music set the tone perfectly with the food and drink being to absolute perfection. I Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a lovley meal with brilliant staff and a picturesque view I will 100% be returning for more!! Harry

Amazing experience at The River Grille Food and drink was amazing the service from all staff was outstanding. I had Javier as my waiter and I couldn’t ask for anyone better. Would recommend to everyone!!

We had a lovely meal for my son’s 21st birthday. Great food and exceptional service. Everyone we dealt with was professional and friendly, from booking to arrival and the meal itself. Special thanks to Nicole who looked after us so well on the night.

We celebrated our anniversary there, and were impressed by the excellent service and delicious food. It's definitely a place we'd love to revisit.

The food was so excellent me and my girlfriend went for our anniversary and the staff gave us a card. Bobby was such so friendly and make are dinner memorable. Highly recommended

I visited Bristol to see my best friend, whom I've known for over 20 years. We had a great time with our families on Valentine's Day at River Grille. The atmosphere was cozy, the food was delicious, and our server, Nicole, provided excellent service all night. The tomahawk steak we had tonight was amazing, and we'll definitely come back to this restaurant the next time we're in Bristol. I highly recommend it.

Bobby was very attentive this evening and Joe was also very welcoming. Really great experience thanks to these two especially! :) X

Incredible food and service with a nice view, we had a nice valentine’s dinner here and Nicole was really friendly and helpful as well. Will definitely be back again:)

Incredible Service and incredible food, dare I say one of the best lobsters I’ve had in Bristol, scenery and atmosphere is one of the best, would recommend.

Fabulous dinner, lovely ambience and amazing food. Bobby’s menu recommendations hit the spot across all courses, very attentive waiter ! Relaxed fine dining atmosphere… will be returning !

Date of visit 15 January 2024 This was my second visit to The River Grille. We had family visiting Bristol and we were happy to find ourselves in the same inviting atmosphere again. It was a quiet Monday evening, the soft ambient lighting allowed us to enjoy each other's company and conversation without feeling isolated. The food was again wonderful and expertly prepared to our tastes. What really made the evening for us all was Angelas impeccable service. She attended to our every need with grace and warmth. Her knowledge of the menu allowed her to meet our requests with a smile, and that each dish could be tailored to our preferences. She also took the time to engage with us, showing a personal interest and recommendations, her genuine friendly and warmth attitude added to the enjoyment. We left feeling grateful for the wonderful memories created on our evening together. We can't wait for our next visit

We ate here as we're staying in the hotel and it proved to be a good option. The service on the night was excellent but more importantly the help that they provided in advance was superb reassurance on an allergy plus managing an eating problem due to illness. The room itself was lovely and overlooks the river (the clue is in I the name). All food was nice though nothing special it was the care they took that made it a great night for us. OK wine list. Lots of birthdays in the room.

Lovely meal , great service ! We had a delicious meal as a celebration for a big birthday. All the staff were great , especially Nicole who served us . We will definitely be back .

The food was at such a high quality for the price. Service impeccable and all staff very friendly. Thanks for a lovely meal!

We were staying in the hotel for the night and decided to come to the bar for a drink before we left for dinner. After the delicious cocktails and great service from Larcan we chose to have dinner here as well. Everything was great!

Lovely atmosphere. Piano player on a Saturday night, beautiful lighting. Food was tasty but on the expensive side (28 for a duck breast with no carbs)

Nice setting overlooking the harbour. Menus is extensive and good value for money. Staff are attentive and professional. Food was very good.

A group of us had a delicious Sunday lunch here last weekend. The food was absolutely delicious, three courses are priced at a very reasonable £30 per person. The roast beef and all the trimmings were certainly the main attraction! The restaurant is in a beautiful location along the harbourside, and the sunset and live piano music made it all the better! A massive thanks must be said to Bobby who was attentive and so friendly all afternoon.

I had a delicious meal with my boyfriend at The River Grill last night. Great ambience, romantic spot and the service was lovely. A special mention must be made about our waitress Angela - bubby, cheerful and so welcoming. She made the evening extra special for us. Thank you!

Excellent food, outstanding service with a beautiful view to top it off. Well worth 5 Stars

Beautifull setting at the heart of the Bristol’s harbour side. Nice atmosphere with reasonable menu and extensive choice. Enjoyed the experience very much.

Stunning food with attentive service! Loved the table by the window, such lovely views by the water…. Great people watching.

Delicious food, the service was great overall, a perfect evening. I will definitely come back.

Fabulous meal at The River Grill. Service was outstanding. Many thanks to Bobby for looking after us so well. We will be back!

Absolutely awful from start to finish. Firstly they missed off my starter, by the time my friend had eaten hers mine was brought out but looked a mess and rushed. I ordered the half lobster for main course and it was just awful. It had...

Terrific afternoon tea! Our friend gifted us a £50 voucher which bought an afternoon tea for two. Calm, lovely atmosphere in the restaurant with a beautiful view of the harbour side and delicious, light cakes. Service was fantastic too. Only thing I’d say is the food boxes to take extras away were very small and you could only fit one or two cakes in each one.

First time at The River Grill, stunning place, loved the Piano and Bobby was fantastic! Thank you so much!

breakfast was lovely self service

This was my first time at the River Grille. I enjoyed the piano although there were long breaks between songs. Staff were excellent, especially Nicole!! For my dinner I had duck which was palatable. Overall the atmosphere was pleasant and it was a good night

An interesting menu with a superb Skate Wing special. The food was first class and our waitress, Nicole, was excellent, charming, attentive and very patient with us. She made our evening

Overpriced afternoon tea, not so attentive staff. The place was empty after a small group left. I wonder if pricing has to do something with keeping the place empty.

First class service, particularly from our waitress Nicole. Great menu with a good variety of dishes. Very pleasant atmosphere. Staff all keen to help. We were looked after fantastically.

A lovely restaurant with a nice view over the quay. Nice food and superb service.

Today myself and my sister had a fantastic sunday lunch where Vanessa and Nicole took care of us from start to finish. I cannot thank them enough for their service it was some of the best i have recieved anywhere. We were pleasantly shocked at the quality of food and the incredible atmosphere created with the live piano player and cannot believe this place was not fully booked up. There was an incredibly rude lady on a table for 3 who spend her whole meal complaining about how she had to reach for potato's and how heo potatoes were too crispy. We felt incredibly sorry for her family having to know such a Karen like her. She was incredibly entitled and rude to the service staff and her complaints were invalid and frankly embarrassing. She even felt a discount on her meal was not fair which frankly she didnt deserve. It was in no way the restraunts fault and should not reflect on them Although the price being slightly higher than other venues may put you off this is represented in the quality of the staff, service, food and location. The portion sizes were also generous and presented well. We both felt it was one of the best sunday dinners we have experienced in years and iwill be returning with my husband to be in the future even though i am far from a local. Thankyou again for a wonderful meal!

Top restaurant. Loved the experience. Food was delicious at reasonable price and service was outstanding.

Fantastic afternoon tea with friends Thank you Bobby and Valeria for looking after us!

I booked the 'Make a Night of it' package to celebrate my wife's birthday. Unfortunately everything that possibly could go wrong did go wrong. Upon arrival we were greeted by the restaurant staff and after giving our names were taken to our table. We were...

Lovely afternoon tea for 8 including a great gluten free option. Food was fab. Choice of nice coffees or tea including a lovely local earl grey tea. Very good service- attentive but not intrusive. Very nice location on the waterfront

Went there for anniversary, really nice place, good food and perfect service from Bobby, definitly recommend!

Excellent meal and excellent service from Angela! Everything we ordered as a group of 7 was excellent defo recommend

Such a lovely experience in this restaurant, the atmosphere here is very calm and intimate with the dim lighting. Our waitress was Angela, she was very polite and friendly, helped with anything and everything, I had a specific request which she made happen so thank...

Stayed at the hotel for a two nights stay and dined for both breakfast and dinner. Loved the views, food and service. Highly recommend

Attentive staff, food was good, table was just in front of big clear windows, thus, good view, good service by site and Angela

Service was friendly and the waitress was knowledgable on the menu. Ordered the lobster, but unfortunately was disappointed by a lack of taste or any flavour at all despite looking presentable accompanied by a small portion for a half a lobster (about 5 bites) as well as the food coming out not very hot. The steak was also tasteless even paired with the sauces peppercorn and cafe de Paris. For the price you pay for the meals it was overall quite disproportionate. We told staff about our experience and were offered a free dessert although still left feeling hungry.

From the outset, the staff were most attentive and our server, Nicole, especially so. The menu choices were suitably varied so as to offer something for everyone. I had the burrata, simple, but well presented. This was followed by chicken Milanese and a side salad,...

Food was excellent. Alina made our evening. She embodies the true meaning of the word “service”. Charming, patient, efficient and committed to our enjoyment of our meal. Rachel, the Reception team, the amazing bar team were all wonderful. The Bristol Hotel team made this an...

I was treated to a surprise birthday dinner with friends and family. Everything about the evening was very special. In particular, it was clear to me that Rachel at the River Grille had gone to great lengths to personalise the evening as a celebration of...

Had a great evening and the staff were excellant and thank you Tom for helping to make this a great Birthday evening for my daughter. The food and service was great. Once again thanks Tom

My partner and I visited for the third year running to celebrate our anniversary. Every time we come to The River Grille, we get the best of meals - the seafood is exquisite, the service is excellent, and we always have a good time. This...

We had a superb meal on the dinner bed and breakfast rate with the Bristol hotel. It was faultless and so were the staff! Breakfast next morning was also amazing, busy! But we still had a riverside table and perfect service. Lovely breakfast .. we...

Dinner was included in our break package and my wife and I were really impressed with the choice and the quality of our dishes! The wine and the service was absolutely brilliant, so nice to be able to say that

I cannot praise the River Grille enough. 20 of us attended for my fathers 80th birthday, and we had the most amazing evening. Not a single complaint or issue from any one of us. The amazing Rachel went above and beyond both in advance in...

Food was marvellous, ambience lovely with the pianist and the service faultless, particularly Bobby and Alina. Lovely location on the harbour.

Sunday lunch excellent quality and value for 2 or 3 course. Lovely place to eat and relax with friends or family

We received a very friendly welcome on arrival and were allocated a lovely table in the window overlooking the quayside. All the staff that served us were excellent including Bobby. Very attentive throughout. We were offered an amuse bouche first of blini, smoked salmon and...

We had a really lovely time with family and friends celebrating my mother’s 60th birthday here. We came on a Sunday for the Sunday roast option, and we weren’t disappointed. £25 for 3 delicious courses really wasn’t too badly priced, especially for a great location, great service and a really nice restaurant. I highly recommend this place for a Sunday lunch if in Bristol.

A group of nine us enjoyed an afternoon tea to celebrate a birthday. Rachel and her team had been very helpful in advance taking notes of allergies, checking recipes and providing delicious alternatives - plating up gluten free and allergy free options separately. On the...

Very comfortable restaurant, spacious with views over the water, a nice place to be. High quality table linen, fixtures, decor and professional staff make for a great experience. My partner and I ate dinner here as part of a birthday break at the Bristol Hotel....

Such a wonderful restaurant, great location. We always come here for a special occasion as the staff are very attentive and the food is fantastic. We booked the day after our wedding which was also my husband's special birthday. The staff went above and beyond.

Dinner and breakfast was amazing. The staff are brilliant. Would highly recommend and define come again.

Great experience all round. Delicious food, excellent staff and great location. Pianist made the ambience special, too.

This is one of the best restaurants in Bristol. The food is carefully prepared with good products, the view to the river and the music of the piano being playing provides us a relaxing meal. A cut above the rest is Vanessa and her delicious...

On Wed 2 August we reserved a table for a special family dinner to celebrate the graduation of our daughter at Bristol University. From the moment we stepped foot in the restaurant we were greeted very warmly by all the staff and in particular Sergio...

We visited for breakfast during our stay in the hotel. Very nice English style buffet! TEMY was amazing! Helped us with tea and looked after our table. Very friendly and kind person. Absolute tressure. Thanks

We went for dinner tonight ! Bobby and Joe looked after us very well the service was very nice and friendly with amazing food! Nice river side restaurant with good prices a must visit! Great food 100% recommended

Amazing meal. Delicious desserts Overlooking harbour Staff took extra care with dietary requirements Rachel and Darlene looked after us superbly Wouldn't hesitate to return when next in Bristol

Wow! A wonderful space to wine and dine with an amazing fast and efficient team, all the staff are friendly and eager to help with any enquiries you may have about the menu, Rachel was amazing with me which is unusual as I am a very picky eater, head bartender Pratik was also lovely to have a chat with. Will be coming back.

Fab evening in the River Grill, the food was really lovely, had the scallops starter, steak and lamb dishes, lovely flavours and great quality, staff very friendly and efficient and ambience great. Thanks you for a lovely evening.

Amazing food, amazing service. Thank you! The pudding was outstanding and the main so tasty. We can’t wait to come back.

The food was amazing, and I would highly recommend eating here whether you are staying at the hotel or not. The scallops were incredible. Even more impressive was the service! Rachel was serving us. She was extremely helpful with suggestions on the menu, local knowledge...

Had afternoon tea it was absolutely delicious, we have had quite a few afternoon teas at different venues but this was by far the best , so tasty & fresh , a great variety of cakes too . The surroundings are beautiful, we sat out...