the River House – Nashville

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   James

   Nashville

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   White tablecloth, upscale menu and seating for large groups make this a great meeting place for business groups. The best part of all is the noise. The sound engineering is exceptional. It is almost startling to be able to hear your table mates on the far end of the table.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall2food3service2ambience4

   This was just an okay experience. I had high hopes, but we were let down. I read decent reviews online, but they were just not on their best today. With the type of upscale restaurant I thought it was going to be really good with phenomenal service. Well… we got there for our reservation a bit before 5pm b/c we had a concert to go to so that’s why we went so early. We had to wait to be seated, there was literally no one in the restaurant yet. No waist staff, just a hostess and bartender. I watched the waitstaff walk in for their shifts, they lit the candles on all the tables, it was strange like they were late for customers. We got seated, long story short we ordered a side with our meal and it awkwardly came out about 8 minutes after our steaks. The corn brûlée was good in theory but I could tell maybe they forgot about it b/c the first bite I had of it the corn was cold, like they hurried it up in the broiler or something. My halibut was okay, nothing to ride home about, other than it was a huge piece of fish. My husband had the aged ribeye. For 60+ dollars it was again just okay. He has had way better steaks for better price. The waitress didn’t ever refill my tea. We had a different waitress come get our plates and refill our waters. So the service was not good at all for such an upscale place. We won’t be back. We ate at Hampton social yesterday and it is much better priced, must better service, and better atmosphere. Go to Hampton social, don’t waste your time at the river house.
   

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   JohnM

   Tampa

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful restaurant. We have been several times now and it is a nice addition to Nashville restaurant scene.
   

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   TracyD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I took my two oldest sons to the River House for dinner before the symphony. The ambience was a welcomed reprieve from the busyness of the city just outside. I loved the tall windows that allowed in natural light as the sun set on the beautiful nearby buildings. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was delicious. We shared the calamari appetizer and the California Roll. All of our steaks were cooked to perfection! We shared the scalloped potatoes that our server recommended and the creamed corn brûlée. They were both served hot and full of flavor. The only thing I would change if for there to be some chocolate on the dessert menu. We look forward to visiting again soon.
   

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   CatD

   Nashville

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Marissa was outstanding at the bar! Great drink recommendations!
   

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   Susan

   Nashville

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The menu is standard fare steaks and seafood, but everything we had was excellently prepared and delicious including steak tartare, shrimp cocktail, ribeye, Parmesan crusted halibt, Hing Kong sea bass, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts. Love that the ambience allows quiet table talk even with high ceilings. Excellent service. Expensive but great.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Mississippi

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food and service! Will definitely go back again!
   

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   KLGS

   Nashville

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 29, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Dine on Mondays for half prices bottles of wine and low noise levels. Great meal and experience.
   

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   fearlessf8h

   Nashville

   14 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Brunch didn’t have a lot of options. Food was good not great. Service was unremarkable as well but not bad. Atmosphere was above average however.
   

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    georgiac

    Kansas City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The restaurant was beautiful and the server excellent. The food was outstanding! Highly recommend!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Upstairs is a little quieter. It is our favorite restaurant for date night.   A very classy place. Appreciate the valet parking on what would otherwise be a very busy street. Excellent chefs, they know how to cook seafood.  Good wine selection by the glass.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Excellent place to celebrate an occasion. A bit pricey but food was really good. It would have been a 5 star but my husband’s steak was a little undercooked for his taste.
    

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    NPGbrian

    Nashville

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The River House is a fantastic addition to downtown Nashville, and incredibly convenient for pre-show dining at Bridgestone, the Ryman, or the Schermerhorn directly across the street. Pro-tip... Valet and they will keep your car all evening.
    

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    RochelleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We made reservations and we were seating immediately. The server was amazing and my warm butter crab sushi was delicious. We also ordered the aged prime rib and it melted in your mouth. Highly recommend the River House.
    

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    Tdrex

    Nashville

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a before theatre dinner for two. We were seated promptly at a table of our choice. The server knew from our reservation that we needed to finish the meal at a certain time. The service was excellent throughout and we were able to make the show on time. We had the Caesar's salad for two, which was prepared table side and both the show and the resulting salad were excellent. We also ordered the 8 ounce fillet which was cooked at perfection. Completed the dinner with Espresso one of the best this side of Italy. Thank you we shall return often as we have season tickets at the Nashville Philharmonic and other shows in the vicinity. Highly recommended.
    

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    MichaelS

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great place for an anniversary. Food was really good and the server was fun and didn’t rush us at all. Caesar salad table side was a must. Waygu and sea bass both cooked to perfection.
    

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    DanielleM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Classy spot for those that want a nice dining experience. Not the bar scene on Broadway but close by to all hotels and venues. Food was excellent!!
    

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    Thatoldgal

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I enjoyed a nice quiet dinner here on a week night. We loved the tableside ceasar salad preparation. The food and service were excellent and it was such a nice change of pace for Nashville to find a quiet place to have a nice dinner. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town.
    

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    Mike

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The restaurant experience was wonderful and our waiter, Chad was great. Great food, good service and a lovely ambiance!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Top notch service and classic food cooked to perfection. The ambiance is above and beyond and great venue for hosting clients or for a nice date night.
    

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    KelseyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Most incredible meal I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
    

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    DPAJ

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Broad selection of steaks & seafood on the menu. Cocktails were excellent. Atmosphere is comfortable and very attractive. Service was mixed between over attentive to absent for extended periods.
    

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    CristyP

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent ! Food was very good. Crab cakes we amazing!
    

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    PercyG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent place to eat. All of the food was amazing, dry aged ribeye was superb, sushi was delicious, and prime rib was cooked perfectly. The setting was quiet but they are family friendly and our daughter enjoyed the Mac & cheese.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    It was our first time eating at River House. When we arrived we found out that they had a limited brunch menu for Mother’s day. At first I was disappointed that they didn’t have the full brunch menu that was listed online. My husband and I ordered the steak and eggs and the French toast. Both were excellent. We also drank the margaritas which were very good as well. We were very pleased with the quality of the food and drinks. We would definitely recommend the food. The atmosphere was good, not great. We were sat in the back of the restaurant. Would have preferred to sit where there was more to see. Overall we had a good experience.
    

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    Martin

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service. The company they use for valet service is very disorganized. Took over 30 minutes to get our car.
    

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    Smith

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Service was great, only thing I would ask is if you have a limited menu for that day post/notify the guest so they don’t have their mind on something or have a certain expectation of what is being offered due to menu altering.
    

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    NancyM

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was the best meal we’ve ever had in Nashville. The Halibut and Sea Bass were so good. There is a nice large bar and location is great. It’s definitely high end from a price standpoint, but we’ll worth it. Highly recommend this restaurant.
    

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    MarcieR

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The River House is one of my favorite Nashville restaurants. Delicious drinks and sushi. It’s not even a sushi restaurant. They have like 10 potato side dishes. Not crowded. Don’t hesitate to make a reservation.
    

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    AshleyL

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    River House was amazing! From the greeting at the door until the end of our meal, all of the staff/servers were so nice and helpful 💚
    

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    BrianM

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We had reservations, but enjoyed sitting at the bar so much we decided to eat there as well - Brian (bartender) was awesome!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In town for Taylor Swift concert. We had a weather delay so hung out much longer than expected. Our server, Sam, was amazing. He was so fun and so kind. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back!
    

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    RobertG

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated Mother’s Day early with Mom and family. Sunday brunch was fantastic. Great choice.
    

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    RustyNail

    Hawaii

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This is a great restaurant. Good food, EXCELLENT server. Overall a very enjoyable experience!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious brunch loved it. Will be back for another one with friends. Everything was very elegant but also relaxed and loved the mimosa bar
    

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    PinotPaul

    Palm Springs

    184 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Who knew? Outstanding fish in middle America. Obviously the airlines can get it there and this restaurant knows how to prepare it! Excellent meal. I had what was probably THE best halibut I’ve ever had. Simply prepared sous vide then oven roasted and pan finished. Served with an outstanding buerre blanc. Well done River House. A must visit when in Nashville.
    

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    Gartzie512

    Atlantic City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Have been several times and the food and service never disappoint. Friendly servers and service is fast. Steak was prepared to our liking and the add ons were delicious! Try the popovers!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent!! The food was incredible!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best meal I’ve had in Nashville in many years. Excellent food and service
    

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    JustinR

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Tuna appetizer was amazing. Halibut was great. Wagyu steak was really good but not next level. Sides were just right.
    

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