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Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel

3.9
3.9
174 Reviews
$30 and under
American
*Come join us on April 9th from 11-2:30pm for our EASTER Brunch*
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*Call 617-969-1000 ext.8690 to make a reservation

We are serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel 7 days per week.
Hours are:
Breakfast: Monday-Friday- 6:30am - 11am
Saturday+ Sunday- 7:00am -11am
Lunch: 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Brunch: Sunday 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bar: Friday + Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Food service ends at 10:00pm - Monday- Sunday

*We are following Marriott's Commitment to Clean Guidelines to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable*

The Riverbend Bar & Grill at The Boston Newton Marriott offers contemporary American cuisine and a Mediterranean ambiance. Open for dynamic breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our sophisticated bar and restaurant overlooks the Charles River. Savor the taste of locally sourced menu items specially prepared by Executive Chef Sameh Zachary, a young chef with a twist on his menu. Come join us for a distinctive meal experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lounge Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 969-1000

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sameh Zachary

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Riverbend Bar & Grille can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Manager-Jeanmarie: (617) 969-1000 ext. 8655

  • Neighborhood

    Newton

  • Cross street

    Commonwealth Ave

  • Parking details

    Self-Parking. Please take a ticket at the Parking Gate and a restaurant associate will validate the parking (up to 4 hours).

  • Public transit

    We are conveniently located five minutes from the Riverside T stop.

  • Entertainment

    Live cable TV

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Good for business meals

  • Boston Suburbs

    Good for business meals

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  1. EllenP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a business lunch, great food, nice view of the Charles River. Nice selection of items for lunch. Waiter was awesome!
  2. Denise

    New England

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was superb ! Thank you to the gentleman that made the omelets! Delicious and he was personable, talented and very accommodating . Our waitress was great too! I recommend the buffet!
  3. Stephanie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for a lunch meeting. We were one of the only parties in there which made it a great spot in terms of being able to spread out and take the time we needed without being rushed. Food was very good and servers were super friendly and attentive to our needs.
  4. GregG

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    In the Boston area you will not find a better value for your money than $25 a plate for the brunch they serve at the Newton marriott. The dessert table is phenomenal smoked salmon, eggs, bacon, sausage all good stuff all very affordable.
  5. Kcush

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Lunch menu offered is not what was served. The grilled cheese sandwich I got had swiss cheese. No other cheese no arugula and no carmelized onions. Also, the “herbed fries” were frozen Orida ff. Please modify or have servers inform customers about menu changes if kitchen is out of items. On a positive note, Dinner night before was very good, Service was friendly from our experience but i know other guests had kitchen timing issues that weekend.
  6. HolidayBrunch

    New England

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful brunch with family. Food was delicious and service was impeccable.
  7. AnnG

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Excellent service and excellent value. Some tables have nice river view. Standard hotel buffet fare with a decent selection. Nice fresh fruit but no bananas for the oatmeal. Not much of a selection of baked goods but fresh cookies are nice. Easy parking.

    Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott HotelResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you so much, it was our pleasure and I remember that you guys were a delight to serve especially Mom, Mom was very nice. You Are always welcome to dine with us whenever you would like, you guys' rock.

  8. Me1234

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    It was only breakfast, but it really lacked in presentation which is unusual for a hotel restaurant. It was plated like a diner! Maple syrup served in a plastic cup. For $14, pancakes should include bacon.
  9. brooklinefam

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Upon arrival, the table was visibly dirty (crumbs, some type of dried on residue.) The seater grabbed some spray cleaner and proceeded to move around the plates and silverware to clean the table, rather than replacing the place settings. The waitstaff was intrusive, insisting that we pay so that they could “close out the breakfast order” even though the restaurant itself was open for another three hours. Not sure if this was racially motivated (I’m brown) but it felt very disrespectful. Of course, once the bill was paid, waitstaff never came back to check on us.
  10. NPOT

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It was ok. Food was ok service was fine. Nothing special
  11. Bostonshoppa

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for a business lunch. Quiet, good service, good food, parking.
  12. Falconer

    Fort Lauderdale

    102 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Food and service was good. However, they do not seem to know what Open Table is. They kept telling to just take a table with no check-in for the reservation. Had to go to the hotel's front desk to get a manager to intervene.
  13. FrequentDiner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    If you don't mind eating in a restaurant that feels half like a cafeteria and the other half like you're forgotten in a loud bar, enjoy. The food is decent and the service is good (if harried), but they're chaotic. No one to check you in, they don't seem to know what Open Table is (even though they take reservations), and there's no separation between the restaurant and the very loud bar.
  14. A98765

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Service was VERY slow They were out of many things: only 1 dessert available (fruit tart), first wine selections not available for 2 in party Bill was delivered before we were asked if we wanted coffee and dessert (we did!) Not sure if above was a result of staffing levels; would have hoped Saturday night would have been a priority Things would have been better if we were in the bar area
  15. DanaSusan

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! I recommend this restaurant!
  16. JillB

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A very nice selection of menu items, excellent value considering market. Delicious food prepared as promised As usual smaller staffed for a Weekend night as a number of hotel guests and occasions being tended to. Would definitely eat there again
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff Luncheon- first one since 1/20! Ty!
  18. Embryo49

    Chicago

    549 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    549 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an early family lunch, and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The portions were huge and quality excellent. Our 4 entrees were a turkey club, a Caesar with an entire salmon filet (!), and two flatbreads: a traditional cheese and a mushroom pesto. So delicious and more than could be finished! Our server was terrific and the water view capped off a great dining experience.
  19. Dee1

    New England

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    This was a lovely breakfast with a co-worker! Relaxed, great setting and ambience, friendly service. The food selection was good and the quality was good. My avocado slices could have been a tad fresher but otherwise my omelette meal was great. My friend enjoyed her breakfast as well and we loved the orange juice!
  20. LisaE

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Service was a bit slow. There was limited items on the menu for brunch. I would’ve paid more and had more options. There wasn’t a wide selection of bagels or desserts. The bagels that were there were stale. It was really a small breakfast buffet more than a brunch. The food was good not great. Hi
  21. Showtoones

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the service was super. They even made a special trip to the kitchen to have pancakes and French toast made for two of the children in our party! A+ and we will definitely be back.
  22. RonaldG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We didn't know the full breakfast buffet starts at 11:30 AM. The full breakfast includes deserts and a lot of extras. We went there at 9:30 AM. Bagels were not good. Otherwise rest of the food was good.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took out of town guests to the restaurant for brunch before they had to catch a flight. Everyone loved the variety of food and thought the food was delicious. Our guests were excited when the desserts came out for the lunch time brunch.
  24. SarahA

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Business breakfast. Served its purpose as location was convenient for people coming from multiple locations. Had an omelet. Mediocre. Hash browns should have been cooked more. It was fine just nothing great. At first I thought I would get the buffet which was same piece as most menu options. But selection was mediocre and the scrambled eggs looked like they came from a mix.
  25. micahg

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Fathers Day. Everyone had a great time!
  26. JosephL

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great location and great service. Food was ok. Private room gave privacy for larger group.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Place was not busy ... And looked like they had enough help ... But service was awful .. had to constantly call server over to get anything
  28. Henny

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The omelets were fine. Wiuld have liked a turkey or veggies alternative to tge breakfast meats. Itherwise, there were plenty if items yo choose from. The atmosphere is ok, but I noticed the decorative counter areas beside some of the booths were quite dusty. All in all, it was ok, but I expected better from a Marriott.
  29. Cook

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were somewhat later than usual at Riverbend. That's certainly part of the reason the restaurant was nice and quiet. We enjoyed the food, the service, the ambience. Will return again.
  30. micahg

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Mothers Day Brunch With Amazing Staff!
  31. BruceP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Meals were not of best quality. Mani mani was over cooked and short rib ragu had obviously come out of freezer to be reheated. Service was excellent and attentive but couldn’t make up for food quality
  32. thomasb

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    We arrived at 1:45pm and everything looked great. We were seated near a window and it had a nice view. The waiter was nice and took our drink order. Went up to get our food and it looked good. The roasted potatoes looked a little dry and realized that was because they were stone cold. I ordered an omelet at the egg station and it was outstanding and the cooks were attentive. Then we went to the waffle station and the cooks were not there. They were chatting with other cooks at the next station. So we got ice cold waffles left in the metal tray. Instead of hot off the grill waffles. All the food was at best,lukewarm , the cooks did not keep the covers down on the hot trays and they sat and hot cold. They closed the buffet down at 2:45 and never asked if we wanted to go up again. True disappointment, because it could have been wonderful if the staff had cared a little more. We understand that we came as the last seating, but we still paid the full price.
  33. Seamus

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Pleasurable Easter Brunch. Staff was excellent and very accommodating. Food was very good. A little on the pricey side but given it was an Easter Brunch I can understand why.
  34. ScottJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very good. Never felt rushed and look forward to going back
  35. JenniferP

    New England

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    great buffet for Easter meal! Breakfast and lunch options for all!
  36. VictorL

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Perfect for large gatherings. Wait staff was very friendly and accommodating.
  37. CindyL

    New England

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went for Restaurant week during lunch time. Food was very good for the deal. For apps, we had the clam chowder and Riverbend salad and then we had the lobster roll and steak tips which were all great! I personally loved the dessert, we ordered the Amaretto cake which looked heavy but was light and delicious! Was not very busy which is a shame. We read the reviews and were skeptical at first but they were all from a few years ago. We had our wedding reception there so it was nice to go back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fencing meet at Brandeis University
  39. Stillhungry

    New England

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Wasn’t good
  40. doglover

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We were looking for a Sunday brunch when we booked this restaurant through open table. When we got there, they said the brunch was not available and hadn’t been updated on Open Table. We were disappointed as we were celebrating our mother’s 91st birthday and she had wanted brunch. The salads and lobster rolls were good but it wasn’t what we had originally wanted. They put a candle in a little dessert plate for her which was very nice and our waiter was lovely. Please update your page on Open Table!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 969-1000.

Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel is rated 3.9 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel

2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale, MA 02466

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Commonwealth Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Newton

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lounge Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Self-Parking. Please take a ticket at the Parking Gate and a restaurant associate will validate the parking (up to 4 hours).

  • Public transit

    We are conveniently located five minutes from the Riverside T stop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Sameh Zachary

  • Entertainment

    Live cable TV

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 969-1000

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Riverbend Bar & Grille can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Manager-Jeanmarie: (617) 969-1000 ext. 8655

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