River Grille

Amazing experience. Just finished eating here and couldn't wait until I got home to review, which I usually don't do.

Heard of the place but never thought to go there until we got a Dream Come True calendar from this past year, and decided to take the plunge. Used Google to reserve a table no problem, arrived a few minutes early and although slammed got seated before our reservation time. Immediately Alex, our waiter, came over and asked for our drinks. Wine as fairly priced at $8-12 per glass but the cocktails were superbly priced at $9.50! I also threw in some apps and started chatting, but literally less than 5 minutes out apps were out: incredible! Pretty yummy, although the lobster sliders were a tad on the salty side. That being said a good start.

We ordered dinner, and it took about 20 to 30 minutes to get our food, lost track, and we weren't in a hurry, not expected a quick service for how busy it was. All the while however Alex and others came by to check on us, and my girlfriend and I were ASTOUNDED how quick and attentive the service was, especially considering the average age of the staff to be on the younger side. Even one staff member came over to grab a refill on my soda, which I thought he was just clearing, but then he went and asked Alex for my drink! Never seen before in all my years, and I definitely appreciated the fluidity. Good job picking them out River Grille!

I received my ribeye steak I ordered off the specials menu and my girlfriend her pesto gnocchi - decided before we even got in the car - and everything was great. My steak was done perfectly and a huge 16oz a great value for the size considering the upclass vibe of the place. Great crunch seat and nice side, but not overbearing. My girlfriend said her gnocchi was a little spicy, which I attributed to her low tolerance and most likely the garlic, because I thought it was rich and full of texture, melt in your mouth creaminess.

After dinner we got the apple crumb cheesecake and some coffee (which came in big mugs, much appreciated!) which was a unique combo for a dessert but I enjoyed it. We paid, bill being after discount of ~$110 including 3 drinks, apps, entrees, and dessert with coffee.

Overall a great experience, and would recommend to anybody looking for a good weekend night out, and like to have top notch service, which is why you spend the money to come out in the first place! And once again thanks to Alex, great server.

Edit: also forgot my leftovers at the table and they ran it outside to me!