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    Dunns River Lounge

    3.9 (623 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Salmon tun up
    Karen J.

    Had a great experience here, very authentic food. The drinks were strong! The food was great I tried the salmon tun up. The lamb chops was good it had a good flavor just a little cold. The oxtail toast was good however the wings weren't all that great the chicken tasted old. Our server Ale make good suggestions and was very pleasant. I would definitely come back in the future when I'm in the area. Music was good to nice little vibe.

    Curry chicken,  white rice, plantain and veggies
    Camille C.

    I brought my mom here on Friday for an early Mother's Day dinner. The ambiance is great. I loved the music playing and the pictures of the reggae artists on the wall. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. My mom ordered a guava juice ( pic not shown) which she enjoyed. I had water with lemon. There are a lot of choices of foods on the menu. I ordered the curry chicken meal. It was delicious. My mom had the oxtail/curry goat meal. She wasn't very pleased with it. She said the meats should have been cooked longer (they were tough) and she did not care for the way the broccoli was cooked. The carrot cake was very moist and delicious.

    Frances P.

    A nice find, small spot so make a reservation. Food was good, the ox tail appetizer was so good, tasty. We got the jerk port and curry chicken dinner. The chicken was dry. I wish it had some gravy. The pork was good. I have to go back to try other things. The drinks were 10/10 . I had like a smoked old fashion which was everything.

    Yaz B.

    I've been here plenty of times for the party aspect - coming in to listen to the Dj, dance or have some drinks at the bar. This is the first time we've had dinner. It was a busy Friday night - so while the service was attentive, it's normal to expect delays, this wasn't an issue for us. The drink I ordered was really sweet, the owner was really nice and had it remade and it was much better - we ordered a round of appetizers - wings, tostones, shrimp Mac/Cheese all were amazing. We all ordered different entrees and were happy with them all. Be sure to make a reservation, as there's limited space. They have always opened a take out spot next door if you prefer

    Christian A.

    My first time trying Jamaican food! (I did have this food delivered through UberEats so I always take that into account). I ordered the Hungry Belly Combo w/ curry goat and jerk chicken, which came with rice & peas, sweet plantains and steamed veggies, as well as the shrimp mac and cheese. The curry goat was very tender with great flavor. There were a few bites of overwhelming spice but overall, very tasty. The Jerk chicken was overdone (I don't think the delivery helped with that) but wasn't exactly the melt-in-your-mouth jerk chicken I was hoping for. The rice was cooked well and had a great flavor, the plantains were fantastic, and the veggies, they were just veggies. The shrimp Mac and cheese was cooked perfectly, but definitely could have used a tad more seasoning. The "thank you" note on the bag was very thoughtful!

    Paul G.

    Man this place is like fine wine.. it ages with grace as time goes by. My first time here was like in 2009 and it has gotten even better with an amazing decor and also a great face lift to the entire place.. I sat at the bar because the place still is packed like it's always been.. please do a reservation. I was able to get great service at the bar from my bartender who was Jamaican and knew the assignment. He was able to entertain us and keep his work up with making drinks for others as well. The rum punch definitely did me in. Was able to seal the deal with a slice of some rum cake.. Can't wait to visit New York again. This time I'll plan better so I can get an actual seat and indulge in some good food!!!

    Bar vibes
    Shari D.

    Friday night at Dunn's River is a whole vibe! From the time you walk in till the time you leave, you're gonna be on your feet. The DJ had a nice dancehall mix on and the energy was on point. We ended up sitting at the bar and Hans was very attentive. He made sure we didn't want for anything. We didn't get to try the food, but from what I saw it looked really tasty.

    Hungry belly combo - oxtail & jerk pork
    Lauren B.

    I had 4pm reservations on a Friday. Reservations are recommended given it is a small restaurant. There were two servers who also are the bartenders. For appetizers, I got jerk wings which consisted of 5 pieces. They were dried out and had no spice to it. For dinner I got the hungry belly which is two meats so I got oxtail and jerk pork. I ordered white rice but got peas and rice. The food was also cold so I sent it back. The jerk pork had no spice to it either. The tables drinks never came so I asked the waitress who forgot we even ordered drinks but quickly went to make them.

    Cornmeal Porridge
    Cheri G.

    Sunday brunch 5 of us in attendance. The place is small but they make really good use of the space. It was unlimited mimosas. I had about 3 diff flavors guava, mango and peach. They were ok just a bit sweet. My starter was the cornmeal porridge. Sad to say they make it better then my mama lol shh...it was so good! My main was livers and ground provision and calaloo with saltfish. The calaloo was good however I wasn't feeling the liver it was tough. I did take a picture of some of the other items ordered like the red snapper escovitch that was yummy and some spring rolls. They had live music, the guy sings diff caribbean tunes and he was so good. It was a very nice vibe. The server was quick and friendly .

    Peppered Shrimp
    Priya P.

    had the pleasure of trying this spot for the first time, and as a lover of Jamaican food, I was not disappointed! The portions were generous, especially the jerk chicken with rice and peas--plenty of flavorful, tender meat. The jerk chicken appetizer was also a hit--nice, juicy, and packed with smoky, spicy flavor. The pepper shrimp was delicious, though it had more of a curry shrimp taste, but still packed with great flavor. The curry goat was absolutely amazing--the meat was so tender, it was falling off the bone. One of the highlights for me was their scotch bonnet pepper sauce--it added the perfect kick to every dish! The drinks were also a standout--absolutely amazing, well-crafted, and refreshing. On top of the great food and drinks, the staff was attentive, and the restaurant was very clean, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, a fantastic experience. If I'm ever in the RVC area again, I'll definitely be back!

    jerk salmon
    Terrilyn L.

    I really enjoy this spot. The food is always good, i've had many different entrees. The vibe is lovely, with jammin reggae playing in the back. Servers and staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. The place can get crowded and sometimes drinks come out a little slow.... but it's always worth the wait.

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    Ask the Community - Dunns River Lounge

    Is vaxx needed to sit inside or is there heated outdoor space?

    Is there outdoor dining available?

    Yes, in the back patio.

    On friday nights after the D.J. arrives do they make room so people can dance or is it just sitting and listening to music while eating?

    Haven't been on a Friday night, but the place is quaint. There a small area perhaps in front of the DJ, but they are not removing tables and the like.

    How is the crowd , young, mature or both?

    Crowd is mature and fun. Sexy crowd people, dress well and come out to enjoy great food great music and great vibes.

    Any recent reviews about dunns river lounge ? Friday nights? music , crowd?

    Yes, I have been there recently on Fri. The crowd is mid 30's to mid 40's ...Stylish. No sneakers allowed. Everyone is dining or at the bar having a good time. At around 11 live DJ comes in and spina a nice mix that gets the room packed until around… Read more

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    We stopped in for drinks only (5 of us) - FYI - there are a ton of stairs from the entrance to the…read morelounge - it wasn't an issue for me, but something to consider - from the time you take your 1st step in - this place is decorated beautifully- colors/led lights everywhere - once we walked onto the lounge floor - JodiAnn walked over to us, introduced her self - explained the menu, advised us of all the recent renovations - and just really made us feel welcomed. We ordered our drinks which if I'm being honest were just ok and ran us about $105 (we sat at the bar) the folks next to us were eating jerk wings - they said they were so good they ordered another platter - so I def will be back to try the food on one of their live music nights. It was a about 8:30 on Friday and in addition to our group I think there were maybe 8 other folks at the bar - so it was pretty slow Honestly JodiAnn is what made this 3 star rating change to 4 - she was amazing - great customer service

    Just stopped here with my husband on a Saturday night around 11pm after having dinner someplace…read moreelse a couple blocks away. When we pulled up and parked right out front, I waited in the car for about 10mins while my husband stood outside of my door and smoked. My husband noticed during that time that several people had walked in and then walked right back out. I was looking forward to listening to some R&B music, so we finally headed inside but was stopped at the door by the bouncer who said there was a cover charge of $20 for men and $10 for women. I said, "For a neighborhood bar? It's not even 12 yet..." To be honest, it felt a bit sketchy because it seemed like the bouncer was uncomfortable even telling us that there was a cover charge - and a pretty high one (for LI) at that. Now we understood why so many people walked in and then left seconds later. It's too bad though because it sounded like the music would've been just what we wanted, and this was our first night out without our kids in forever so we were prepared to stay out late and drink all night. I just don't like feeling like I'm being taken advantage of. We simply walked down the block to Dunn's River and paid a $5 cover (which is more realistic for this area) - and the music and vibe were totally worth it. I guess The New Vibe didn't want our business....or the 6 others that went in and walked right back out before us.

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    I've been here before but never to eat! I decided to go out to the roof top bar which was a really…read morecool vibe. The music was good! We ordered mozzarella sticks and boneless honey barbecue wings to start. The wings deff lacked a bit of the bbq flavor, wings were average, but good to start with. They come with bleu cheese. The mozzarella sticks were good! They are not the thickies but the skinny ones. The lobster roll was about $35 for the market price. The bread was good, I was a little thrown off by the lettuce and that it was cold. The fries were hand made which was nice. The chicken tacos were good! Very filling and a good portion of chicken! The service was good!

    Came here for the Mother's Day buffet which, when googled, brought you directly to Eventbrite to…read morepurchase a buffet ticket for $22 which was an amazing price. Very nice array of food. Carving station was great. Children's selection also very good. French toast bites, eggs, chicken fingers Mac and cheese. Fried calamari was cold. Baked clams were gross. Totally chopped up , couldn't taste a clam at all and had some kind of stringy cheese in it. Disappointing desert selection. Service was kind of non existent. We had to ask for water and glasses!! I think they must be better for their rooftop events. It was also pretty empty which to me was a sign.

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    (3.25 stars) We stayed here for three nights and found it to…read morebe a somewhat mixed bag. If nothing else, Best Western Mill River Manor is convenient. It's located right across from a train station, and there are a lot of restaurants, stores, etc. in walking distance. Staff were also nothing but kind and courteous. Though renovated in recent years, this is an older motel (all rooms accessible only from outside), which makes the nightly rate seem like a reach. However, factor in free breakfast, free parking, and the aforementioned location, and it becomes more palatable. Our room was clean, and, thankfully, everything worked as intended. Between random sirens and people walking around outside all the time, it wasn't exactly a quiet stay, but that was to be expected. Be forewarned that the beds here run firm, which may make sleeping difficult if you're used to a softer mattress. Overall, Best Western Mill River Manor served our needs. It's unlikely to impress you, but if you're simply looking for a place to lay your head that isn't incredibly sketchy, it will fit the bill.

    Pool is under renovation for the whole season... which was the whole reason this spot was booked so…read moremy siblings and I can enjoy swimming together. After checking in, I was surprised hearing this from staff because the Best Western site we booked from had pics of the pool & even reads "full-service amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and guest laundry." But of course, as you scroll below through the entire site.. it says on the bottom .. "We apologize for any inconvenience and want to make you aware we are awaiting some repairs to our pool and are unsure what date it will be open this year." I hate that my family and I were thrown off by the pool photos and site description, but at least this statement was all the way down below. For the price, it definitely feels like my check-in experience wasn't fully worth it. Thankfully there were no other major issues with my stay. Check-in staff was friendly and efficient. The housekeeping staff did well in cleaning my room daily. Breakfast offered was warm and freshly delicious, and was a delightful way to start a busy day. Parking is free and was convenient enough to always find a spot. Lots of ways to go upstairs to get to my room quickly. AC worked perfectly, water temp was great (just low water pressure), and wifi was easy to connect to. Couple other minor issues: On the last day, one of the 2 beds made us all feel itchy unfortunately and hopefully they weren't bed bugs. When I closed the bathroom door my first night, for some reason it locked from the outside and so we couldnt use the restroom. Thankfully front desk was quick to answer despite it being late and a security staff came very quick to open it for us!! I think a 3-star stay perfectly described my experience as it could have been better and it could have been worse.

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