River Pub & Grill

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   Ellen

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   17 reviews

   2.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We've enjoyed previous meals and service with The River Pub, not this time. Only 2 servers working and no one helping to bus tables (which hasn't been an issue in the past). Not overly busy for NYE, there were several open sears at the bar and open tables in the restaurant. When we arrived, our table was not ready but was cleared shortly after we arrived. The person who seated us asked if we wanted water and we said yes. That was the last we saw of our server for 15 minutes (not an exaggeration!). When they returned, we asked for the waters that were offered when we were seated. We had to ask if there were any specials as that information was not offered. Based on the time lag in service, we opted not to order appetizers or salad and just have a meal. We both ordered from the specials that had been mentioned - duck and filet mignon. The filet was very good - tender and cooked as requested. The duck was a disappointment - overcooked and overwhelmed by items served with it. It was disappointing to spend $125.00 for 2 drinks, two entrees and 1 shared dessert and poor service. Not sure that we'll be rushing back to Brandon to eat here.
   

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   Brandie

   Greater Boston

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Someone gave us a gift card, we’ve been a few times but was waiting for the seasonal menu change. It finally happened and it was delicious. Definitely prefer the winter menu. Food, service and ambiance were great. They make the best blue cheese dressing. And the margarita was pretty darn good too!
   

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   Marilyn

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Right size restaurant/bar for Brandon with good quality food and drinks with friendly service. Unfortunately it was quite chilly temperature the whole time we were there. Would also appreciate better lighting. Our table was in somewhat of a dark hole feeling. I expect the warm weather months would find it more enjoyable.
   

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   ROBERT

   Tampa

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We’ve had some inconsistent experiences at the River. Really enjoyed it when they first opened, awesome chicken wings app (large sized pieces), good clean food. Seemed like it went downhill after Covid, trouble finding good/experienced staff, food was disappointing. Our food was much better this time, burgers cooked as ordered, fries weren’t greasy/soggy, and our server seemed knowledgeable. Gripes: the salmon dish is underwhelming for the price, the rice that came with it was bland. Also the desserts were mediocre, cheesecake and mousse layer cake were cold and the cheesecake didn’t seem homemade. Overall, though, better than previous recent visits, and hopefully things are on the upswing!
   

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   Shell

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on October 1, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was outstanding! Our servers were very responsive and the back-waiter was friendly too. Our Brussels sprouts were overdone. Food was not quite at the same level as Roots but our meals were good.
   

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   Nicole

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great place, friendly staff and delicious food! We had the carrot cake for dessert and it was amazing!
   

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   Tiffany

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant kindly called and asked if we’d like to have a table inside due to rain. The kale salad and carrot cake were great!
   

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   MARIAN

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great place to eat in Brandon. Food and drinks were great and so was the service.
   

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   Dr. Kelly

   Greater Boston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went from 4 to 6 people and the staff was very accommodating! Great service. Our waitress was efficient, kind, and fun!
   

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    JudyA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Wonderful meal with an excellent waitress! Will go again.
    

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