River Pavilion

River Pavilion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   donna VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Unfortunately, once again service was very poor. This isn't the first time it's happened to us. We literally were seated for a half hour and no one came to us. We went up to the bar and got our own drinks and asked a waitress if we could order food. She said she checked to see who had our table if not, she'd come back. She didn't. We finally got someone else who realized no one had been assigned to our table when the hostess sat us. They apologized profusely and from there on we had good service. I wish I could say this was the first time the service has been that poor, but it's not. Last year they told us they just didn't have enough servers. The food was great. I'd say they improved the menu from last year and the atmosphere can't be beat. But just be prepared to be patient and get your drinks at the bar so at least you have something while you wait
   

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   Mark

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

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

   The River Pavilion is a stunning spot to take in the Hudson Valley. The design and ambiance make it worth a visit. We stopped in for Mother's Day lunch and found the food to be hit or miss. The hamburger and fish tacos were both solid, but the chickpea spread with market vegetables was underwhelming. The hummus was bland and the vegetables tasted like something you'd find pre-packaged at a grocery store. Unfortunately, service was where things really fell apart. Our appetizers (just the chickpea spread and a salad) took over an hour to arrive. A glass of rosé we ordered had to be sent back because. of a bug in the glass. It took another 30 minutes to receive a replacement, which ended up being a sauvignon blanc instead. Our waiter seemed genuinely confused and apologetic, but it was clear the staff was inexperienced and lacked proper training. I'd come back for the vibes and a drink at the bar, but I’d skip the full sit-down meal unless service improves.
   

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   Amelia

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

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

   Lovely atmosphere and views, and food was OK but the service was very disorganized (we were seated for nearly 2 hrs before the main courses arrived). The facts that the food was delayed, served cold, and portions small felt incompatible with the high prices they charge. A decent place to go for an outdoor drink, but nothing more. Cannot recommend a meal here.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 20 October 2024

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

   The view is outstanding and the best of the Hudson Valley. Enjoy the river and wide open space under the shelter with heaters and fireplaces to keep it cozy. The Shakshuka eggs were over cooked but the tomato sauce was tasty and on point. Eggs Benedict was the winner at our table with the wood fired pizza coming in second place.
   

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   Andrea VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 10 October 2024

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

   Unfortunately the night that we chose to dine at The River Pavilion the menu was changing the next day and they were out of more than half of their offerings. The selections were dismal and the food was not great. I'm shocked that during a conversation with the hostess during the day she did not give me this info or the option of canceling??? I would have met our friends at one of the many other fine restaurants in the area. The restaurant is a lovely open air concept on the river with beams above. The pigeons nesting up their pooped on my husbands head. We will not be dining there again.
   

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   Cate

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 6 October 2024

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

   I loved so many things - Looking forward to going back❤️
   

   River PavilionResponded on 8 October 2024

   Thanks for the feedback, Cate! We're thrilled to hear that you loved so many aspects of your visit to River Pavilion. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Meredith

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 5 October 2024

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

   This was a disappointing meal in a beautiful setting. Feel like this place has gone downhill since it opened, or maybe I am misremembering my first experience.
   

   River PavilionResponded on 8 October 2024

   Thank you for sharing your experience at River Pavilion. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't live up to your previous ones. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to review and improve our offerings and services. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
   

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   Rachel

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 October 2024

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

   A hidden gem! A great evening out for my birthday. Beautiful views of the Hudson and a great atmosphere
   

   River PavilionResponded on 8 October 2024

   Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at River Pavilion. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the views and the atmosphere. We always strive to create a memorable experience for our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable evenings out.
   

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   veronica

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 28 September 2024

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

   Food could be a bit more varied and better. Staff could be trained!! Great attitude but not training
   

   River PavilionResponded on 2 October 2024

   Hey Veronica, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our staff's attitude, but we're sorry to hear that you found our food a bit limited and expected more variety. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more satisfying experience. Best regards, River Pavilion Management Team
   

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    Rob

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 September 2024

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

    They need to improve the bar service. Our party of three order one mixed drink, a glass of wine and a liter of beer. The mixed drink came out first and after 15 minutes or more and two visits, one from the hostess and the other from the waitress the wine and beer finally came out. The beer order was wrong when it came, but the waitress fixed it at no charge. We really like this place, the staff is very nice, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. They just need to get a bartender who gives a crap about doing their job correctly.
    

    River PavilionResponded on 2 October 2024

    Thanks for visiting us at River Pavilion! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, atmosphere, and service. We're sorry to hear about the delay in your mixed drink and the mistake with your beer order. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad it was fixed quickly. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll use it to improve our service. We look forward to serving you again soon.
    

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