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River Bistro, Bellaire, MI

River Bistro

3.7
3.7
15 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
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The River Bistro is closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you this winter.

The River Bistro is in Cedar River Village at Shanty Creek Resort. Overlooking the 18th hole of the award winning Cedar River Golf course and on the back side of Schuss Mountain. Join us! For online ordering for carry-out, please visit our website at www.shantycreek.com.



Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Grab n Go Daily 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (231) 533-3080
  • Website
    http://www.shantycreek.com/dining/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2400 Troon Drive South, Bellaire, MI 49615
  • Neighborhood
    Bellaire
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

  1. Salty22

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Convenient place to grab a bite to eat after a day on the slopes. Friendly service and good food, a little rowdy but it was New Years Eve.

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  2. EmilyB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We arrived and were sat outside, then ignored for 20 minutes. Server came to check on neighboring table, but no one acknowledged our presence after being sat. It was not anywhere near busy enough to warrant this. Maybe a total of 10 tables were filled in the whole place. We got up and left.

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  3. DeniseS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2019

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    Unfortunately this resort could have so much more potential than it does. It is so tired and rundown. It needs help! Most of the staff that we encountered was ambivalent and apathetic. There are four people that I can point out at during our stay that were phenomenal and three of them were at the front desk (Alysha, Emily and fabulous Winnie) and one was the shuttle driver (Doug) who went out of his way to help us. Everyone else couldn’t care less-especially the bartender at the Lakeview. In my opinion, the culture of helping wasn't instilled in the collective team. And the room(s) were awful. The reason I refer to "rooms" is that the room we thought we booked at the Summit, we did not get...I requested during reservation which I actually did over the phone and not on line...a higher floor and view of the water...and I then called the day before arrival to ensure that we were getting what I reserved. I was assured that we would be getting what we wanted...I also requested an early check in...None of this happened...After arriving at 3:30pm and watched family after family check in before us, we were finally checked in at 5:20pm...we were "banished to the basement"at the Summit with a view of cement and the room smelled of smoke. When I tearfully complained to wonderful Winnie about our situation, she set us up with a room at Cedar Village...which was more expensive as it was a suite but she didn't charge us the difference. Well, this room was in need of a little TLC as well...the mattresses need replacing and the the balcony was run over with spider webs. I don’t want to be this critical, but criticism needs to be had at this level at this resort. We were so looking forward to this vacation and quite frankly, this wasn't what we envisioned.

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  4. ChrisB

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Location is beautiful overlooking the 18th green. Food was cooked perfectly and had great flavour. Service was amazing.

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  5. DoubleG

    Detroit

    75 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Reservations taken but restaurant closed on this date

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  6. GeoffreyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great service. A very satisfying experience at a reasonable price.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food! No wait with reservation. Staff great & attentive. Cost moderate but quality was worth it. Only complaint is that table wobbled & seated by large made it cool on a cold wintery evening but overall good!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Poor service and overpriced for the quality of food

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2018

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    High prices and low service. Food was good but not a good value.

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  10. TomandToni

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to the River Bistro for date night on a Friday night during the annual truck climb. The food was great, and the waitstaff were very attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Based on the initial pictures and description I wasn't expecting this to be inside a ski resort. It wasn't a problem, just unexpected. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special. If you are on vacation looking for good food to try in the area, there may be better places available. The staff was extremely friendly though and made the overall experience very enjoyable.

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  12. calvin

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We ate here on new years eve and had very good service as well as good food. We eat here occasionally and enjoy the atmosphere.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Adelaide

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2016

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The wait staff was outstanding! Cordial, smart, helpful young people. The food is hit or miss. I ordered the Southwest Stir Fry, and was looking forward to a heap of vegetables (it says on the menu: squash, zucchini, onions, pepper, carrots) and it came with a measly portion of zucchini and yellow squash buried under a mound of what tasted like store bought wild rice mix (Zatarain), heavy with cheese. The Truffle Fries, however, are indulgent and wonderful. The best fries I ave ever eaten on any continent! The Apple Spice Cake was just OK. It consisted of what tasted like a store bought pound cake (rather than something fresh baked on premises, which would have been excellent) with a good apple sauce and ice cream. My husband was happy with his meal, the Steak Sandwich and an order of the specialty cole slaw. It is a convenient place with beautiful urban ambience indoors, and the patio has great views of the Cedar Village hills and forests.

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  14. Julie

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with beautiful setting. Wish the BBQ brisket tacos were a permanent menu item.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We spent a wonderful weekend at Schuss Mountain as a family (2 adults and 3 boys) and the River Bistro was perfect for a casual, after-skiing hang out and dinner. The Food was great and the service were terrific. The drinks at the bar were great and our waitress was very helpful (thanks, Billie Jo). We also ate breakfast here both days, which was buffet style, and the food was great and a great, quick way to have a breakfast before skiing. Thanks all!

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FAQs

River Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 533-3080.

River Bistro is rated 3.7 stars by 15 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

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for River Bistro

2400 Troon Drive South, Bellaire, MI 49615

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bellaire
  • Hours of operation
    Grab n Go Daily 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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