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Rive Bistro, Westport, CT

Rive Bistro

4.9 (954)
$30 and under
French
299 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 6880

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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

What 954 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

4.9
4.9 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 "excellent food" and "terrific service" by the Saugatuck River. The French restaurant boasts "beautiful views" and a "wonderful ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions or casual outings. With "lovely outdoor seating" and "attentive staff," it's a "hidden gem" in Westport.
954 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience right on the water. Good food, served as requested Will go back with friends

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  2. William VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to sit outside next to the river. We had great service (Rudy) and food! Caroline the manager/host made us feel welcome! We will be back!

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  3. Steve VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday morning with significant spouse. Excellent selection on brunch menu. Shareables. Terrific service. Lovely view of Saugatuck River. Charming.

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  4. tanya VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, with outdoor seating looking onto the river. Lovely spot for a couple or a group!

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  5. teresa VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rive Bistro is a lovely, French restaurant on the river in Westport. We enjoyed a 'cousins' reunion at a spectacular farm table facing the river in all its beauty. Our server, Luis, was so attentive and yet, he allowed us to enjoy a slower pace with our lunch with family. We've been here many times and will definitely be back in the Fall.

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  6. Jeff VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was apathetic at best. The waiter we had last week was exponentially better. The scallops were good, but the peas? Not good. Salad was not the freshest. Lamb was good and modified to our diet restrictions was excellent. Suggest: you had a great avocado salad for a while- bring it back- add more interesting salads. A fillet mignon or porterhouse would be great and how about a chicken Milanese style with French veggies. Bread could be better. French one is ok but the other not good. Also, the bus boys desperately need training. I had to get up and walk to the bar area (where our waiter was socializing with the bartender) right after the bus boy delivered food and offered nothing (didn’t ask if we needed pepper- which I would just put on the tables) and request lemon, pepper and Dijon mustard. Lemon should have been served with scallops. Hope this helps.

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  7. Robert VIP

    New York City95 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat,on outside dock on a beautifully evening. Service.got,better,after,slow,start. Shrimp,and avocado,salad,was small but very good Diver,scallops,presented nicely with green peas.

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  8. Susan VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food great location - salmon was excellent and the salad was great. Such a reliable venue - we always bring out of town guests here- you can’t miss!

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  9. anthony

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything that was eaten by all 6 of us, including appetizers, main courses and desserts, was truly excellent. It was somewhat pricey, at $200 per couple all in. A wonderful experience.

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  10. Peter

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful evening for a celebratory event.....wedding anniversary. Staff was friendly and enthusiastic. Food options were extensive and well prepared. Oysters were crisp and fresh; beet salad was superb. Setting on the river is lovely and worthy of getting there early to make sure of being seated over looking the water; indoor seating appeared attractive in the event of inclement weather. Caroline was a gracious, entertaining, friendly and competent hostess.

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Rive Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 954 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Fairfield
  5. Westport

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 27 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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