How is Riverhouse Waterfront - Second Floor restaurant rated?

Name: Riverhouse Waterfront - Second Floor
Address: 995 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL, United States, 34221
Telephone: (941) 729-0616
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

Riverhouse Waterfront - Second Floor

4.1 (16)

$30 and under

Seafood

995 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Riverhouse Waterfront is one location with multiple waterfront dining experiences. It is located at the end of the pier at Regatta Pointe Marina. On the ground level we have the Reef & Grill. This local favorite has a casual atmosphere featuring indoor and outdoor seating, full liquor sit down bar, weekly specials, daily happy hour, and a large menu featuring seafood, burgers, vegetarian options and more. Great for kids, groups, and date nights. Located on the second floor of the Riverhouse, just above the long established Reef & Grill, the Second Floor is an elevated coastal kitchen delivering a gourmet, abbreviated menu in a warm, historically inspired space inviting you to sit down & stay awhile. Experience something decadent; a place to relax and share conversation over cocktails, coffees & confections. Our Second Floor is open Thursday thru Saturday evenings. Make reservations for the Reef & Grill or the Second Floor by calling 941.729.0616.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 729-0616
Website
http://riverhousefl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Private party facilities
The Second Floor offers two private dining and banquet rooms fitting up to 48 people each. For more information on our menus, pricing and availability, visit our website at RiverhouseFL.com/Events.

Location
995 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221
Neighborhood
Bradenton
Cross street
Business 41
Parking details
Public and Private Parking. Free shuttle service to restaurant
Entertainment
Live music, evenings, Thursday through Saturday
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 16 people are saying

Riverhouse Waterfront - Second Floor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

16 Reviews

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DonnaC
Columbus2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Definite need for a menu revamp. Without a nice filet or grilled salmon on the menu, you’ve lost a lot of folks. The mashed potatoes were flavorless.
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LindaK
Tampa / Central Florida West24 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Beautiful setting, good food, but didn't have Johnny Walker Black.
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OpenTable Diner
Northwest Florida13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. The only disappointment was, and being way to critical, was that the pork belly and shrimp skewers did not seem to be a great combination. Pork was too heavy for the shrimp. Maybe too large a portion to get a good bite of both flavors. Scallops with the polenta were perfect.
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JeffreyD VIP
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a late reservation due to only two time selections. This was a special birthday celebration for my wife as indicated thru OpenTable. We did get seated early with half of the restaurant empty. Food and service was great but no extra acknowledgment of the birthday. Not sure if the price of the top floor is actually worth the wait.
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on February 27, 2020
Jeffrey, thank you so much for choosing the Second Floor to celebrate your wife's birthday. We are pleased to hear that you had great service & enjoyed your meals. I am sorry that this special day was not acknowledged & will be talking with our management how to handle these events moving forward. We strive to be a place for tradition & celebratory occasions just as this was for you. I appreciate this feedback & will take it further for improvements to be made. Thanks again, Jeffrey!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on February 19, 2020
Thank you so much for the five stars!
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LindaS
Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and nice quiet atmosphere. I usually dine on the first floor, this was a nice change for my birthday dinner. Love the location, beautiful
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on February 19, 2020
Thank you so much for visiting our Second Floor! Happy birthday & thank you for choosing the Riverhouse to spend your special day!
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anitab
Tahoe / Reno Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice evening and dinner. Room is classy and welcoming
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on February 19, 2020
Thank you so much for this rating & for visiting our Second Floor!
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TidewaterFoodie VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Forgettable unfortunately- was really wanting to love this experience as there are so few fine dining options in the immediate area. The atmosphere was terrible, we were seated all the way around the corner from the main dining room in an area that could be nice, except there are couches directly to your left if facing the very back of the restaurant which I am guessing is for people waiting on a table. However, if the restaurant would have been full, it would have been very awkward having a group of people staring at your potentially romantic dinner for two. The whole area upstairs looks more like a dining hall. The lighting is very bright. The piano player was very good, but was so far away from us in the main dining room that we couldn’t enjoy him. There is no bar at all upstairs, but plenty of room to put one so I would highly consider putting one in if the goal is truly to provide more of a fine dining experience with craft cocktails. Also would consider a wine list with more then just a few limited options on the dining menu. My food was good (chilean seabass), my husbands was not (pork chop) however price was too high considering the lack of ambience. The server although sweet, works downstairs and only had worked 2nd floor a couple of times, so really didn’t know specifics about the potentially leveled up cuisine. She recommended the pork chop which is why my husband ordered it. We won’t be back unless there is a more extensive renovation including at least a bar and a more thought out design than what has been done so far which seems like nothing more than putting tables and couches into an open space. The main dining room isn’t situated to take advantage of the premium water view which is a miss. I truly applaud the attempt but hope you will consider the feedback received as this area really needs the concept you are attempting to provide. Chateau 13 is an example that I would follow for this concept, the advantage you have is the incredible location.
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on February 19, 2020
Thank you for visiting us on the Second Floor & for taking the time to leave this review. We are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet the 5 star rating we strive for. We appreciate your feedback & this response will be passed onto our team for appropriate action to be made. Thank you again for vising our newly opened concept that shares this stunning waterfront view in our historically inspired, elevated dining experience unique solely to the Riverhouse.
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TamiC VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time eating here and we were surprised Thayer there was nobody in the place but a few parties. The menu really was very limited and my husband was disappointed that they had no fresh catch on the menu being as it was on the water at a marina. We ordered the hanger steak which was really good and the waiter was very attentive but we really should’ve eaten at the downstairs restaurant as they had a much better menu.
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on January 31, 2020
Thank you so much for visiting us at our newly opened Second Floor. We are very appreciative for the time you took to leave us this feedback. We want your experience with us to be 5 star worthy. I will pass this review onto our team so we can continue to serve our guests the best way possible while meeting our usual standards.
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Dinealot2 VIP
Chicago / Illinois69 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view is spectacular and the food was fabulous! The lobster bisque was incredible and the house salad was one of the best I’ve had. Now, I ordered the pork chop and was I happy!!! It was delicious and plenty of dood. I even shared some with others. The potatoes that come with it are also incredible. They are mixed with cauliflower and quite tasty. My husband got the scallops and while he said they were wonderful he could have eaten twice what they brought so if you’re hungry I’d opt for something else. The piano player was a nice touch and gives the place some extra class. It’s a little pricey but the view alone is worth giving it a try
Riverhouse Waterfront - Second FloorResponded on January 31, 2020
Thank you so much for stopping by & spending your evening with us on the Second Floor. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit!
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Riverhouse Waterfront - Second Floor is rated 4.1 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.