What an absolutely delightful Tuesday evening at the charming Riegelsville Inn. The weather was perfect, ~78, so we dined on the porch overlooking the bridge and the River. The hostess was very sweet and engaging, and offered us a great table on the porch. We started with cocktails; French Chardonnay for my wife, and Charred Heat for me. Both absolutely fantastic. The Isla Escargot was a delicious combination of chorizo and escargot. On to the entrees; Brisket, Cornbread and Coleslaw for my wife, and Barn and Sea for me. My dish of a pork chop with Boursin and crab over garlic mashed potatoes was absolutely divine. Finally, our Server, Chris, was truly a pro. The perfect blend of attentiveness and polite conversation. It's a must do when you find yourself in the area, and we cannot wait to go back! read more

Another perfect birthday lunch for my now 98 year old sister. Like last year's visit here, we both had a very tasty Bloody Mary (her fave because it makes her sing & dance) and an excellent crabcake on the fresh Inn Salad; a delicious lunch, indeed. There was a nice lunch time crowd, and we lingered, chatting quite a while without being rushed. Service was also attentive and friendly. We are planning a return next year, if not sooner. read more

Started with a really good bloody mary. We were craving a burger and it did not disapoint. Best burger I've had for a while! Burger with a side salad looked like a festival on the plate. Lovely dining room - ask about the green tiles. And the tiny Brooklyn Bridge is adorable. read more

Greeted by JT our host, gave us detailed knowledgeable history of the restaurant & Inn. Cocktail was bourbon based, not sweet, just right. Appetizer of escargot was amazing with blue cheese & butternut squash to dip toast in, hmmm! Main was cooked to perfection, duck over bed of bay scallops risotto, mouth watering. Dessert sounded lovely but had a crisp, cool glass of Riesling to celebrate our adult son's birthday! Others had pasta with seafood which they loved as well. The music by bar was jazzy & added perfect touch to the evening. Thank you to our excellent, sweet server as well! read more

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Seated outside, so the bartender was my server but she did not know if they had any low carb beers or even what they were! Ok, water. I ordered $30 Lobster stew, described as scalded cream with 4 ounces of lobster meat. The small bowl of liquid had neither the taste not the texture of scalded cream (seeming more like cornstarch) , tasing of salt with salt and more salt. No butter, no spices, no veggies The randomly mutilated pieces of lobster were flavorless and chewy. Last time I was here I ordered what was described as spicy chili with tropical ingredients, but it was barely reheated, massively overcooked dry, bland paste. Does this place depend on people not knowing how stuff should be? read more

Ok - first I want to start out with something positive - the lobster stew is to die for! 1/4 lobster sherry wine bisque yum yum - a bit expensive but whatever - take my money. But, that is where my happy experience ended. Food is over cooked, over priced and the service! The service is awful! It wasnt even busy and we waited forever to get our drinks and food. Warm tap water with no ice asked several times for refill (only 1). I got the filet with asparagus and the asparagus looked like grass that someone took a blow torch to. This was not our first time there and situation was same, the staff needs to put more urgency and intent in their feet. Sorry just not a good dining experience at all. read more

My husband and I came here for a quick drink and a bite to eat. This being my first time, I was really loving this place. Our bartender Josh was super friendly and knowledgeable. My food was so good. I'm still talking about it. We got the crab dip and the French onion soup. It's sooo good. I can't wait to come back and get some other stuff. read more

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It's been years but great to be back. Sat outside loving the view. Services was attentive, especially for a weekend brunch. Be sure to make reservations! Great river views, amazing drinks and a surpassingly broad choice of brunch options. The bread serving is to die for! Would be 5 star but only 2 bathrooms and there was a long line. read more

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I was very disappointed in using this venue for a Bridal Shower in May. I had been planning this event for several months with Ashley and was told on several occasions right up to the week before about the cost per person. Needless to say, that the day of the event the price was more per person along with an additional charge for champagne, which I was told had gone up in price that week. Upon asking when I reviewed the bill I was told this was the price and basically all they would do was offer me a $25 gift card. Upon displaying my feelings about this, I was told by Ashley that she would look into it further and get back to me. She didn't get back to me for several days and I called and she told me the best they would do would be a $50 gift card to the restaurant and she would send it by email. i was rather upset because I was basically told something after asking several times about the price and was assured of the prices she had told me repeatedly. She then never sent me the gift card and I had to text her about it. Also the food was not as expected as the salad didnt have any dressing or flavir to it. The bread in my sister BLt was hard as a rock, the cesear wrap was also dry. The service was slow with timing in between salad and food. Also guests had to get refills for drinks by going to the bar I would definitely not recommend them to just an event. read more

Let me say that this is a cute and quaint little pub/restaurant. My hubby had surprised me with the Wine Train to Villa Milagro and it was the last train of the season. A beautiful crisp day and a nice lunch was in order. Riegelsville Inn is literally a quick walk across the bridge and you are there. We sat inside and it had a nice little fire going in the fireplace and it was toasty warm. We started off with the toast drizzled with honey over figs it was delicious. Next I had the short rib poutine, it needed more short rib & gravy it was mostly cheese and french fries, but it was delicious as well and very filling. My husband had the lobster mac n cheese and he truly enjoyed it and for dessert he had the creme brulee I had the lemon tart- I was told these were baked locally for them and they were perfect. Zac was our server and he was attentive and very nice, prices are very reasonable and I highly recommend coming here and enjoying a nice lunch. They do have an outdoor patio for dining which I am sure gets very busing warm days. read more

There is a reason this restaurant only has three stars. My best friend from college was celebrating he and his wife's 50th wedding anniversary. We wanted to take them to a place that had a fire place for lunch. I spent about ten minutes with the receptionist explaining how much this meant to us that we would only reserve a table in front of the fire place, she assured me that could easily be accommodated; so I booked it and when we arrived early the fire place table was taken. I requested that we be coed in some way with the manager, but the owner overruled him. The manager was fair the owner was arrogant at being challenged. I'm a retired local doctor, near 80, additionally the food was mediocre at best. In the world I grew up in integrity counts. Again this is why that are rated only 3 stars out of 5 , a C+ restaurant at best. Dr. P. Wieand read more

Up at the tippy top corner of Northeastern Bucks County along the Delaware River sits the small Borough of Riegelsville. I always wanted to take my wife to the Riegelsville Inn for a meal and enjoy the beautiful view of the Riegelsville Free Bridge a wire rope suspension bridge opened in 1904 and designed by the John A. Roebling Company of Trenton (look up the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati and of course the Brooklyn Bridge which was completed after his death). The inn, which sits in between the Delaware canal and the river, was built in 1838 by Benjamin Riegel, the founder of the town. We parked in a small parking lot on the side of the building and entered in the front door. The tin ceiling bar to the left looked like a great spot to enjoy a drink and a meal. We were seated on the right side back by the original kitchen (no longer in use for that purpose) which boasts a large cooking fireplace that helped keep the room toasty on a cold fall evening. The inn has all the character, craftsmanship and imperfections you would expect from a building that is almost 200 years old! Our server was a nice young man who kept up on us and made great recommendations. They offer bottled and sparking water as an upgrade or just regular tap for us cheap folks. Their drink menu featured over a dozen cocktails, several varieties of both red and white wines, a few sparkling wines and an average beer list. There were two food menus one for the pub and one dining dinner menu. They both had fantastic choices that made it hard to pick. For an appetizer I enjoyed a Shrimp Cocktail and my wife had a naked French Onion Soup that she absolutely loved. For our main entrees she had the Pork Chop 12-ounce pork rib chop, 135-degree sous vide, charbroiled to finish, grilled asparagus, garlic-infused honey drizzle at $34. She was over the moon with the pork chop. It was cooked perfectly, very juicy and absolutely delicious. She shared a bite and I agreed. I had the Ciderhouse Short Rib - apple cider braised boneless short rib, garlicky Brussels sprouts, mashed sweet potato, pumpkin spiced crispy onions at $38. The meat was tender and flaked off well, the sprouts which I normally dislike were great as was the mashed sweet potato. We were both happy with our choices. The bathrooms were located upstairs where you could find more dining areas. It's nice that they have preserved a lot of the buildings old features, but the building is very drafty and some areas could use a bit of TLC. Overall though this was a great stop for a night out with my wife and I would repeat when the weather is warmer and allows for a walk across the bridge! read more

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Three couples went to dinner at 6 pm last Friday. Upon returning home the 3 people that had the blacked salmon all had intestinal issues for several hours. STRIKE 1 We asked before Ortiz we could have separate checks. Waitstaff said no but would check with manager. The answer we got back was that they would not do separate checks for parties of 6 or more. Ok we could figure out the math. Upon finishing dinner, we noticed table of 8 was having a similar discussion with the manager but in that case they were given separate checks. STRIKE 2 It was prime rib night and one person ordered Queen cut (10 oz) and another ordered a king cut (16) oz). When served there was no obvious difference but the king cut had a huge amount of fat, was difficult to cut and chew. The Queen cut was somewhat less tough but not meeting our expectation of prime rib. STRIKE 3. We won't be going there and I would be very careful if you do read more

We like sitting on their outside porch by the road in nice weather. Wait staff is friendly and efficient. The menu is mostly comfort food.They have tasteful burgers. We ordered Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast recently, was good. read more

My wife and I have visited the inn many times over the years. It is a very quaint historic building with a lot of charm. The staff is always friendly and attentive. Located on the Delaware river with access to the canal tow path is a real plus. But unfortunately the food is really two stars. Prices are based upon the location, which is unfortunate, since the food does not measure up. Stop for drinks or a local brew. But don't drive out for a memorable meal. read more

The Lobster roll was delicious. Quaint little restaurant on the Delaware river. Outside patio was nice Reasonably priced and good service read more

I'll go with the consensus of a 3-star. There are many positives and sadly negatives. Let's start with the positives. A historic building, a warm feeling, friendly and accommodating staff, nice menu selections from both wine (white and reds) and food options (bar menu, dinner menu). Our platings were nice, portions were nice, especially the wine pours. However, it was in the food preparation that they fell short of a 4 or 5. We started off with Antigal Uno Malbec, (wife) and Conannon Carbernet, (myself), both excellent glasses with lovely legs and bold flavors. Of our appetizer we started with the french onion soup, was just okay, I was rather expecting more omph from the flavor and presentation making it the best or one of the best I've ever had. It was on the more common side across places we've ordered french onion soup. We both ordered off the bar menu, my wife, the Colonel (fried chicken), the mistake here was that my wife should have asked if "Kentucky Fried" version or lightly fried. This was the super high fry end of Kentucky Fried where the meet was dry and the fried breaking super crisp and that was served on a cold roll that touched the grill top for seconds by the one grill marking. Ruins a sandwich meal with the ingredients are warm but the roll or bread is cold. Even the sweet potato fries were on the limp side. I had ordered he Sour Joe, tips of filet mignon on sourdough, and instead of fries I asked for a green vegetable which they accommodated with grilled brocolli. While tasty, mine dish too was on the cooler side. Odd thing, we sat at 5pm and the dining room was nearly empty with one large table wrapping up. Otherwise not busy, hence why then was our meal prepared this way? Not sure. Had higher hopes and may try again if we pass through again. read more

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Hmm I've been coming here for years with my dads. I'm just sad the menu died down a bit... but the food is still good. I think our servers name was Chris and he was great. Literally kept refilling my Shirley Temple even I kept knocking it over for some odd reason. I swear I wasn't drunk. Lol. Okay so for the food; Escargot: Not what I was expecting. It's different. However it still tasted great. I will say that I do miss the original buttery roasted escargot, but this new style was interesting and I kept digging in. 4/5 for me. Cast Iron Mac: Mehhh. No shade, it was okay. I just love that the pasta was cavatappi noodles. At least it was picture worthy. 3/5 Botticelli: Listen now!!! Granted there's only like 3 scallops, the aroma and flavor was spot on. I think this dish suits more for the summer time. The colors and presentation won me. 5/5 Tuddy: This was actually my boyfriends dish. I normally don't eat sandwiches at a restaurant but this was decent. 3.5/5 Elch: Solid Dish. The elk was cooked perfectly. The only thing that threw me off was the mashed parsnips. I wasn't expecting it to taste the way it did. Almost like creamy air if I may explain. 4/5 French Onion Soup: I will forever be a fan of their French Onion. Just give me all the cheese in the world on top of the soup! 4.5/5 read more

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Terrible Sunday lunch experience with my girlfriend. Ordered steak frites and a cocktail. Took forever to cook. They proceeded to undercook it to the point it was still cold (I ordered medium rare) and half of the meat was all fat! No one asked how the meal was or even checked in just a "would you like anything else" as we both had half plates of food left because of how poor it was. Then to charge what they charge.... this place can't last because of its name forever. read more

We were out riding on the canal path and and stopped here for lunch. Very cute old Inn. We only had sandwiches as we had to ride back. I had the Cesar salad with chicken. The small was $17.00. They are pricey but all Inns are. They offer outdoor dining as well. They are located on the river. Everyone enjoyed their food. Sorry no food pictures. I was starving. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and today was it! My friend and I each traveled from opposite directions to meet here for lunch on this beautiful Thursday afternoon. After a short wait at the host stand, Kenzie greeted us warmly and sat us in the dining room. The table was located in a small, cozy, very historic room. The table was covered with a white tablecloth and the room was dark and the walls were made of thick stone. There was a walk in fireplace in the far right corner. Kenzie returned and filled our water glasses and we ordered drinks. We started with two beers and the Boursin cheese, honey butter and fig tapenade with a fresh, warm baguette. This was gobbled up quickly as it was delicious and fresh! My friend ordered the lobsta' roll with sweet potato fries. I ordered the chicken salad wrap with house cut fries. Our meal was delivered and it was tasty and delicious. My chicken salad wrap was wrapped in several layers. The inner layer was a rich, finely chopped chicken salad not overly powered with mayonnaise. It had just the right combinations of raisins, and other flavors. The next layer was the deep dark green romaine lettuce, all surrounded with a tortilla. I ate one half with my fries and took the other half home. The fries were plentiful and a perfect complement to my wrap. Dessert? YES! We enjoyed the house made chocolate pie tart. This amazingly tasty dessert was made with a thick chocolate crust, a layer of chocolate and another layer of a lighter mousse. Wow! I would return for this dessert as well as the other menu selections. I am glad to have finally had the chance to experience the historic Riegelsville Inn. I cannot wait to return for dinner!! read more

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We have eaten here numerous times and the service and time it takes for the food to come out is way too long.. this is almost every time. And most time they are not busy. I think we're done coming. Food is average read more

Went for the first time yesterday and was very disappointed. Parts of the meal were cold. Tuna very over cooked. Good friend of mine said they had a very similar experience recently. Bummers, wanted it to be good but won't be back read more

A beautiful, charming setting with the world's worst service. I have never felt so invisible in a restaurant before. When we did get someone to attend to us, the service was surly and resentful. Food was okay, nothing special. There's so much I could add, but honestly, they're not worth the time. I was hoping it would be a new gp-to place, so I'll very disappointed. read more

Was hoping for a lovely lunch but sorely disappointed. Staff was friendly and historic building is lovely. The lobster roll was delicious however the "large" salad was a very small pile of lettuce, three skinny slices of beet and microscopic mandarin oranges. Barely 5 folks full. Would never return. Expensive bill and food so lacking. read more

Service was great, and the food was delicious. I know it was Father's Day, but I found it odd that they were out of so many menu items.. Reading more reviews, it seems that happens often. read more

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Passed this Inn multiple times when heading to the Poconos it's nestled right at the base of the bridge to NJ. I finally stopped in for a quick bite to eat. All the old Inn charm, the smell of a wood burning fireplace, creaky floors and stained glass. There was only one server but he was super sweet, full of energy and got the job done! Had to try the French onion soup I feel like that's an Inn staple. It was good. Nothing insanely outrageous but def a very tasty broth. The bread was a thin slice of Rye, I feel like that's where it could be improved on. I wanted to try some savory baklava with pears and Brie but they were out of it so my husband ordered these croquettes instead. They were interesting - I have no idea what the breading was and the inside was cheesy and had different flavors. Not a potato croquette if that's what you are looking for. The sandwich was solid - the chicken perfectly crispy and tender inside and the ranch was def homemade. The fries were homemade crispy shoestrings which is always nice - overall it was a nice experience I would like to come back for a dinner meal. Negative - bathroom is upstairs, it's super old and creepy, I def felt the energy of whoever resided there in the past! But that's part of the charm of these old Inns read more

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When visiting the area we like to stop by especially for bloody Mary's! Last night 4 of us went there. The app of cheese w figs on bread Delicious, could use more figs! My lobster roll was good sent back fries as cold. One mis step. Pork chop was very good. Crab cake was enjoyed and filet mignon sandwich was tasty. Service was good and Eva server was good. Busy so missteps were not terrible. Just like this old building w charm. Be warned drafty if sitting near doors! read more

Don't let the low reviews stop you from coming here. Everything was excellent. Service was quick and polite. The old building has a cozy feel with a crackling fire place. The dirty martini was extra briney- just the way I like it. Tuna tartare was the best dish we had so far. The cured egg yolk is creamy and salty. read more

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Food was fantastic, service was not. If you have other plans for the night, I would not recommend this place. Once we started eating, the food was so delicious we forgot how horrible the service was. Food Quality: 10 out of 10 Service: 3 out of 10 Recommendations: Sour-DOH, Lobster Roll, Escargot read more

The restaurant is in a beautiful location near the Delaware River. The Inn is charming with a our side and restaurant dining on the other side. Both offer full menu options. Our server Taylor was amazing. Cocktails to start we chose a cosmo and a Peachy Pony...both made delicious. Appetizer was por chili with jalapeño, sour cream and cilantro. Dinner entrees were off the charts...soooo good. The roast duck was the best duck I have ever been served. Kudos to the chef. The Vrabel cakes were so large and tasted fantastic we had to bring one home. The steak Frite and Salmon frites ordered by our friends were also prepared beautifuly and tasted amazing. Mousse cake/pie with a great chocolate crust finished off a great meal. Can't wait to come back again very soon. read more

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Our new Friday night favorite! From the amazing service from Philly and Kenzie, to the excellent cocktails and delicious food - it keeps us coming back for more. Try the braised short ribs and the steak sandwich! The homemade crème brûlée is also on point! Beautiful outdoor riverside dining! read more

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I know I review this place more than I should but it deserves an update just because my ONLY pet peeve looks like it is getting fixed My wife and I were there for Valentine's Day and the food was outstanding as always. We were on the dining room side near the fireplace and the service and food was wonderful as it always is. What was wonderful to see was that the very worn and dirty carpeting in the staircase leading to the second floor had been removed. I'm not sure when it was started but it was nice to see that removed. Oddly enough the same funky carpet remained on the second floor but hopefully that's on its way out. Someday we might actually try to stay at this inn like we wanted to do eight years ago. In the mean time we will enjoy the fantastic food they serve in the pub and dining room. read more

This restaurant is phenomenal the food is excellent & so is the service.& the ambiance is on point Everyone I take 2 this restaurant absolutely adores the food & service also. I really do not eat @ any other restaurant because this restaurant never , ever fails me It is my go 2 spot!!! See u on Mother's Day R.Inn JU read more

The atmosphere is very nice at the inn and the service is consistently good. We always enjoy taking a walk on the bridge after dinner. We both really enjoy the lobster bisque. My husband enjoyed his crabcakes. I would not recommend ordering beef there. The last time we ate there the filet mignon was tiny and dried out and this time my ribeye was very tough and chewy. Everything else we had was very good. read more

This place is so great! The food was delicious! I got the chicken stuffed with bacon, Brie and pears and my fiancé got the bacon wrapped pork and it was perfection! Our server was so enthusiastic and the service was very quick! I loved the vibe of this place! The lit fireplace made it so cozy! We are from out of town but I hope to be back again! read more

I recently stumbled across the Rieglesville Inn after moving to Durham, and I am grateful that I did. Service is always professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Wine list is diverse. Cocktails are very thoughtful and creative. Food... amazing... I am now becoming a regular for the Lamb Burger (medium rare) with fries, it is always cooked to perfection, juicy, and the flavor combinations are in sync and on point. Iv also had the escargot, and beef tartare, both of which were very well prepared and very tasty. This is definitely on my list for favorites in the Lehigh Valley. Highly recommend. *** Unfortunately the burger didn't last long enough for pictures... hopefully I can remember next time! read more

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Great food and service every single time I go, including when it is busy. Only thing I wish they would do is bring back that Nashville hot chicken sandwich read more

Had to side-step the puddles in the lot on a drizzly day; spread down some more gravel please. If you're gonna run the fireplace, then have someone keep it stoked; I was tempted to order up a shot of 190-proof Everclear to toss in to 'fire it up'. French onion soup was watery with a tiny crust of bread and a couple gobs of gooey cheese tossed in as perhaps an afterthought. Salmon club sandwich needed a magnifying glass to find the salmon and the bread was literally inedible; so over-toasted and with the burnt sections artfully hidden toward the insides. Sweet potato fries also way over-done but somehow still kind of holding some, but not much, flavor. Creme Broulee quite tasty but also a bit skimpy...I know it ain't 'from scratch', so maybe ladle a bit more outta that big jug [the sugar was nicely caramelized tho]. Coffee tasty but a bit tepid. Waitress was EXCELLENT tho. My friend's 'Foghorn Leghorn Chicken' waaay toooo spicy, couldn't eat it. The name sounds more like something you'd get at 'Popeye's'... not classy at all. My friend had a glass of wine; why is it de rigueur anymore to serve 4 ounces of wine in a 12-ounce glass? Yeah, I know 'they' all 'do it', and 'they' seem to think it's somehow 'classy' but it looks sooo 'cheapo'. I remarked to my friend, only half-jokingly, "They musta spilled some on the way to the table." Once more, the waitress was EXCELLENT. I wouldda complained but we were dining on someone else's 'dime', so I let it 'slide'...Lucky for you... read more

We came here after a massage Saturday at 2:15 pm. I am allergic to shellfish so I am limited but the place was packed and the food took 30+ minutes to arrive. If your looking for character is 5 stars Food is very tasty. Steak sandwich is a 5 Portable lo wrap is a 5 Wait a 3.5 Ambiance every one wants to be outside but the tables were taken or in reserved. If I knew food wound take this long I would have waited for an outside table. Will come back read more

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