Kayla Cynthia
We hosted a baby shower at The Bistro at the River and it was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we booked, the entire experience was smooth, warm, and so easy to navigate.
The staff were incredible… attentive, kind, and genuinely invested in making sure everything went perfectly. The space itself is beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our event.
And the food… phenomenal. Guests are still talking about how delicious everything was. Several people even mentioned they’re considering hosting their own events here after seeing how beautifully the day turned out.
Thank you to Rob and the entire team for helping make such a special day truly unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend.
… moreBruce Seiler
Great views from the patio. Such a nice setting to have a meal. The appetizers were great. We had the Poutine and Spinach Dip. Both delicious. That is where it ended. Our meals did not taste good at all. The chicken was dry and the garlic knots were dry with no garlics. Stick with appetizers and you should okay. Maybe we caught them on a bad night.
… moreRain
Cute location
Good view
Paid Parking just outside the restaurant
Our waitress was very friendly !
But very slow service. (Seemed understaffed.) Over nearly 2 hours before our food came out.
3/4 dishes we ordered were good! However the pizza was very wet soggy and was sent back to the kitchen.
… moreIvy Loly
My favorite spot on the water!!! Couldn’t have a more convenient location. The service is pretty consistent over the years. Glad I can enjoy the same menu because it is good and makes come back every time. The food is usually more like a snack than a dinner but tried their perch dinner and it was OK. I feel so relaxed when I go, no matter the season. It’s my hidden place, best views to Detroit skyline, still affordable, better service than the Keg around the corner. I hope it stays open for many years to come.
… moreSushant mor
The food and ambiance were fantastic. I rated the service four stars only because it was slower than anticipated, maybe short staffed during lunch hours. Overall, it’s a wonderful restaurant to enjoy, with both indoor and outdoor seating available.
… moreBelle E.
pretty happy with the taste of the food we ordered, nothing special with the taste though. serving and price is decent.
… moreRyan Mager
The waiter was good and funny. Very knowledgeable. It kind of sucked in the manner that they told us the kitchen was closing soon and they made the waiter rush as we saw someone order food almost 20 minutes after. The appetizer also came after the food and I tried denying it (It’s hard to enjoy all the flavors when they clash) and they weren’t having it. The pasta was pretty good and the calamari was at least large. The area is pretty cool considering. Side note we had no buzz after 3 full wine glasses of Sangria but I’d still recommend!
… moreE V
The staff is friendly and nice, the food is not good at all. We ordered a burger and a chicken avocado sandwich with salad and a poutine. The burger was by far the worst burger I have ever had. It smelled and tasted like rotten raw meat, so we only had a bite and it was more than enough to leave the rest of it in the plate. The chicken sandwich was eatable, but it had absolutely no taste. Believe me, it’s not worth the money, and time. The poutine was funny, show this poutine to a Québécois person and see the reaction.
… moreChris C
Great location right along the waterfront with amazing views of the Detroit River and skyline, but honestly, this place feels like a bit of a tourist trap. Service was great, and the bartender knows how to make a killer Long Island Iced Tea, but the food was a letdown, my burger was bland, and the bun tasted stale. Worth a visit for drinks and the scenery, but don’t expect much from the menu.
… moreDerrick Morgan
The manager “Brenda” would not seat us outside with many seats available, but wanted to sit us in the back out of site. We refused. We are visiting from the US and have never felt so disrespected. I will never return here! Poor management!
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