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Rive Bistro, Westport, CT

Rive Bistro

4.8 (942)
$30 and under
French
299 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 6880

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
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

What 942 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rive Bistro offers a charming dining experience with "beautiful views of the river" and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "very friendly staff" and "excellent food," featuring dishes like trout, pork chops, and escargot. The "great service" and "lovely ambiance" make it a "favorite place" for many returning diners.
942 Reviews
  1. George VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Atmosphere! Great Food! A bit of France in Connecticut!

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  2. Peter VIP

    Connecticut160 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside on the water. I highly recommend it if you can. It's a wonderful Westport experience.

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  3. margaret

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience when we dine there. Very friendly staff and beautiful views of the river. The chef really knows what he’s doing. Everything is so very tasty.

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  4. David

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always good. It is a Bistro, and delivers on all accounts. It is not “fine dining”, but it doesn’t pretend to be. Honest food - absolutely fresh- cooked very well. The stapes, Onion Soup, Steak Frites, Moules Frites are consistent. The fries are GREAT. THE Trout is highly recommended, and the Pork Chop, is simply the best I’ve eaten anywhere. It’s a satisfying dining experience without pretension.

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  5. Charles VIP

    Connecticut28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They have switched to the summer menu, which was very disappointing.

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  6. Natalie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Beautiful ambiance on the river.

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  7. Robert

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, food, service. No thrilled to be put on a 90 minute clock by the maitre d’ on arrival, but in the end, wasn’t an issue.

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  8. Carmen VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the place. Have been going there for many years. Caroline is a great hostess.

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  9. Jenny

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our local classic French restaurant and, it never disappoints.

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  10. Myra

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No dining outdoors due to rain however, we had the next best thing by eating in the courtyard near outdoors and the river. Everything was wonderful - food, service, noise level. DEFINITELY WILL RETURN AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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FAQs

Rive Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Rive Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 942 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Connecticut
  4. Fairfield
  5. Westport

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 19 times today
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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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