Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel

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   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!

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   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!

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Me1234

   New England

   18 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2022

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   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.

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   brooklinefam

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 3, 2022

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   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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    DanaSusan

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great! I recommend this restaurant!

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    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

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff Luncheon- first one since 1/20! Ty!

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    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.

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    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!

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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23. OT

    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.

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    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.

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    micahg

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for Fathers Day. Everyone had a great time!

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    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.

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27. OT

    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    micahg

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic Mothers Day Brunch With Amazing Staff!

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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!

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    VictorL

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

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

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    CindyL

    New England

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

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    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.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fencing meet at Brandeis University

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    Stillhungry

    New England

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2022

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    Wasn’t good

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    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!

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