Maxwell's on the River

Name: Maxwell's on the River
Address: 119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA, United States, 52761
Telephone: (563) 770-7005
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (122)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Cardoza, the artful cuisine of Maxwell's at the River is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, the Modern American menu showcases the finest in Muscatine dining in the heart of downtown. Enjoy the sweeping Mississippi River views gathering with friends or meeting other like-minded travelers and locals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(563) 770-7005
Website
https://www.themerrill.com/dining.htm
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tessa Crookshanks
Catering
From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine at The Merrill Hotel is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, your event menu will showcase the finest in Muscatine dining while catering to special dietary needs including kosher meals, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Let our team of highly skilled event planners craft the perfect menu for your next event.

Location
119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761
Neighborhood
Davenport
Cross street
Chestnut and West Mississippi
Parking details
Free parking in our garage behind the building or an open lot to the West of the property
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 122 people are saying

Maxwell's on the River 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

122 Reviews

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Jon
Iowa2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The shrimp scampi had the tails left on. Does this annoy anyone else when a restaurant does this to shrimp that isn't intended to be eaten with your hands like shrimp cocktail?
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John and Erin
Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a great brunch overlooking the Mississippi River!
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Karen
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great meal. Relaxed and unrushed.
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Todd
Iowa1 review
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The brunch menu had a reasonable number of choices, without being overwhelming. Our food was excellent, and the cheesecake was outstanding. The homemade sangria was a nice touch. The service was also excellent; friendly, attentive and with good timing. It was nice to be able to sit and look out over the river too. The restaurant is attached to the main hotel lobby, but the ambience is nice and you can carry on a conversation without difficulty. Definitely one of the standouts in town.
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Ted VIP
Iowa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the visit. First time there. Great food, great service and nice openness and ambiance. fEasy to park. We will be back.
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Amy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area37 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super pretty place, service and food were great. Would totally come back next time in town.
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Amy
Iowa6 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful decor (especially with the Christmas decorations). Seated immediately - we had reserved a table for an early dinner and were the only guests at that time. Waiter was very personable and helpful regarding menu items. We ordered 2 drinks and were very disappointed: Not a lot of bang for your bucks, so to speak. Way too pricey for what we received. Minuscule amounts compared to what other fine dining establishments serve. Food was excellent, however. Ahi tuna, scallops, and side of lobster mac & cheese. All delicious and expertly plated. Dessert was turtle cheesecake and a large portion at that! Scrumptious! All in all, a pleasant experience. We do believe improvements in alcoholic beverages/cocktails are needed. One other suggestion is to serve some sort of bread (rolls, breadsticks, assorted muffins, mini baguettes, etc.), the amount commensurate to # of guests. It’s a welcoming touch that most diners expect. Other than that, we enjoyed our dinner and time spent!
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Roger
Iowa1 review
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and atmosphere is always top notch. we'll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was unexpectedly excellent! I would definitely recommend giving Maxwell’s a try!
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Charles
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top quality food and service. I ate at the bar and had the roasted chicken.
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FAQs

Maxwell's on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (563) 770-7005.

Maxwell's on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Chestnut and West Mississippi
Neighborhood
Davenport
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking in our garage behind the building or an open lot to the West of the property
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tessa Crookshanks
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.themerrill.com/dining.htm
Phone number
(563) 770-7005
Catering
From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine at The Merrill Hotel is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, your event menu will showcase the finest in Muscatine dining while catering to special dietary needs including kosher meals, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Let our team of highly skilled event planners craft the perfect menu for your next event.

Maxwell's on the River

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About this restaurant

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What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Maxwell's on the River offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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