Maxwell's on the River

4.8

116 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Great for brunch

From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine of Maxwell's at the River is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, the Modern American menu showcases the finest in Muscatine dining in the heart of downtown. Enjoy the sweeping Mississippi River views gathering with friends or meeting other like-minded travelers and locals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(563) 770-7005
Website
https://www.themerrill.com/dining.htm
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Tessa Crookshanks
Catering
From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine at The Merrill Hotel is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, your event menu will showcase the finest in Muscatine dining while catering to special dietary needs including kosher meals, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Let our team of highly skilled event planners craft the perfect menu for your next event.

Location
119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761
Area
Davenport
Cross Street
Chestnut and West Mississippi
Parking details
Free parking in our garage behind the building or an open lot to the West of the property
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Egg Plate*US$10.00
Two or Three Eggs Your Way, Choice of Meat & Toast, Crisp Herb Breakfast Potato
OmeletUS$12.00
Choose Four: Honey Ham, Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage, Peppers, Onion, Kale, Spinach, Mushroom, Tomato, Asparagus, Goat Cheese, Cheddar Jack With Crisp Herb Breakfast Potato
CB Hash*US$13.00
House Braised Brisket, Caramelized Onion and Mushroom, Crisp Fried Eggs, Fried Herb Potato
BurritoUS$12.00
Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Fluffy Eggs, Crisp Potatoes, House-Made Queso, House Red and Green Sauces, Cilantro
Steak & Eggs*US$22.00
Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Two Eggs Your Way, Crisp Herb Breakfast Potato, Choice of Toast

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maxwell's on the River offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "wonderful" service. Nestled in a modern hotel by the Mississippi River, it boasts lovely views and a charming ambiance. Diners praise its diverse menu, from breakfast tacos to Ahi tuna, making it a must-visit in Muscatine.

116 Reviews

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Amy
Des Moines
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful decor (especially with the Christmas decorations). Seated immediately - we had reserved a table for an early dinner and were the only guests at that time. Waiter was very personable and helpful regarding menu items. We ordered 2 drinks and were very disappointed: Not a lot of bang for your bucks, so to speak. Way too pricey for what we received. Minuscule amounts compared to what other fine dining establishments serve. Food was excellent, however. Ahi tuna, scallops, and side of lobster mac & cheese. All delicious and expertly plated. Dessert was turtle cheesecake and a large portion at that! Scrumptious! All in all, a pleasant experience. We do believe improvements in alcoholic beverages/cocktails are needed. One other suggestion is to serve some sort of bread (rolls, breadsticks, assorted muffins, mini baguettes, etc.), the amount commensurate to # of guests. It’s a welcoming touch that most diners expect. Other than that, we enjoyed our dinner and time spent!
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Roger
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and atmosphere is always top notch. we'll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was unexpectedly excellent! I would definitely recommend giving Maxwell’s a try!
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Charles
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top quality food and service. I ate at the bar and had the roasted chicken.
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TannetteH
Nashville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place. Wonderful service. Great food. I will absolutely eat here again. I would say that the food description is hard to understand. They don’t have tons of gluten free but there is plenty of choices.
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Janet
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice location. The river is across the road and there was abundant parking. Ambience inside was pleasant. Service was outstanding. The server took time to insure that some of the menu items I was considering were appropriate for my diet. The fresh salad with fruit was delicious as was the Cuban sandwich (without cheese). The restrooms were clean. We will return if we find ourselves in the area again (our grandson was playing soccer in Muscatine).
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Mary Beth
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast was delicious and very reasonably priced. My man loved the breakfast tacos, while I went with traditional eggs and bacon. In addition, we had appetizers as well and they were also excellent. The French onion soup was some of the best I've ever tasted. Crab cakes were very good too!!
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Walter
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maxwell’s is located in a very modern upscale hotel located along the Mississippi river. The views of the river are really nice. We were staying at a COE campground about 13 miles from Muscatine. We have a small 25 foot RV and we were able to park it directly across the street from the hotel. We were very pleased with the quality of food and service at Maxwell’s. My wife had a shrimp and pasta dish and I had the Ahi tuna. We will return if our travels take us back through Muscatine. We highly recommend going there if you are traveling through the area.
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Kathie
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My book club meets here monthly. We like the food and always have good service. We do miss some of items that are only available at lunch time such as the shrimp tacos.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top Notch!!! .
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FAQs

Maxwell's on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (563) 770-7005.

Maxwell's on the River is rated 4.8 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

119 W Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Chestnut and West Mississippi
Area
Davenport
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking in our garage behind the building or an open lot to the West of the property
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tessa Crookshanks
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.themerrill.com/dining.htm
Phone number
(563) 770-7005
Catering
From Muscatine native Executive Chef Tessa Crookshanks, the artful cuisine at The Merrill Hotel is poised to please. With an emphasis on fresh, local and sustainable fare, your event menu will showcase the finest in Muscatine dining while catering to special dietary needs including kosher meals, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Let our team of highly skilled event planners craft the perfect menu for your next event.

Maxwell's on the River

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

Smooth

Power Green SmoothieUS$7.00

PB Banana SmoothieUS$7.00

Berry SmoothieUS$7.00

Simple & Sweet

Granola BowlUS$9.00

PancakesUS$7.00

Savory

Egg Plate*US$10.00

OmeletUS$12.00

CB Hash*US$13.00

BurritoUS$12.00

Steak & Eggs*US$22.00

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Maxwell's on the River restaurant rated?

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