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Rive Bistro, Westport, CT

Rive Bistro

4.8 (972)
$30 and under
French
299 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 6880

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Voted "VERY GOOD" by The New York Times.
Rive is a French Bistro on the Saugatuck River in Westport, created by Chef Eric Sierra whose Bistro des Amis in downtown Westport was, for a decade, the go-to place of some of the world's best French bistro cooking.

Like the legendary bistros of Paris, Rive is warm, and convivial, a true bistro populaire.

The dining room, with a wrap-around wall of windows overlooks a bend in the river, there is fireplace for winter, and in warm weather there is an outdoor patio that feels like a cafe on the Seine.

With a suave lighting, urban decor and, of course, un comptoir (a bar) serving hip cocktails and wine by the glass, Rive is very much of-the -moment, as popular Parisian bistros today.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Roland Olah
  • Private party facilities
    A quaint, elegant and sophisticated restaurant overlooking the Saugatuck River. We offer three distinct rooms perfect for special celebrations and corporate events.
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 972 people are saying

Rive Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • Fairfield

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fairfield

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rive Bistro in Westport offers a charming riverside dining experience with consistently "excellent food and service." The atmosphere is "wonderful," enhanced by a lovely view of the Saugatuck River. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, and favorites include the trout almondine and shrimp avocado salad. A truly "special" spot.
972 Reviews
  1. sandra VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rive Bistro is one of Westport's treasures. Beautiful setting with a river view and big outdoor patio. Very good food at a not-over-the-top price. Attentive service with a French touch. One of my favs in the Westport-Fairfield area.

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  2. Christine

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salade Niçoise is always a good choice and the salmon burger is tasty as well. The menu is a bit monotonous and could use some sprucing up. The outside dining however is the BEST in Westport. I prefer lunch to dinner at Rive.

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  3. Wendi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my most favorite restaurants. It sits on the river, the food is always delicious and the service is 5 star.

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  4. Anne VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful outdoor summer dinner overlooking the river. Trout almondine was excellent.

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  5. Terry

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant. Sat outside. Lucky we had no bugs. Wine was pricey.

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  6. Michael

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun on Bastille Day. Always a great option in Westport.

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  7. Ilka VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the owner and her daughter just as much as I love the shrimp and avocado salad and trout almonde

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  8. Paul

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside on the boardwalk overlooking the river for a Bastille Day luncheon. The steak frites and beet salad were delicious and the service was friendly but professional. And the warm apple tart topped with french vanilla ice cream was a real treat!

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  9. Robert

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicest and most understanding owner and staff, outstanding location and ambience, great menu and presentations. If there were six stars to give, Rive Bistro gets them.

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  10. Thomas VIP

    South Carolina20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super dependable-- a contemporary riff off of French-inspired cuisine. Cold cucumber soup was a delight on a warm evening; the trout almondine a joy (and nicely sized). Serviced without a hitch; everyone supports each other. Pricing moderate given the quality "par for the course". The clientele are respectful and the sound level very moderate...but then again a lot of folks were likely still out for Fourth of July weekend but we were just back from Caribbean holiday "hours before". Coming back to a lovely evening on the river was the perfect finale. Just need to patronize them more often--you forget the wonderful restaurants 'right in the Westport backyard'. Everyone works so hard.

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FAQs

Rive Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Rive Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 972 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Rive Bistro

299 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 6880

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roland Olah
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    A quaint, elegant and sophisticated restaurant overlooking the Saugatuck River. We offer three distinct rooms perfect for special celebrations and corporate events.
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