Food was tasty with good portions and fair priced Service was very good our server was attentive and friendly It's a hotel restaurant, large open area with comfortable tables and seating. We will be back and do recommend trying out this place read more

Wow, hamburgers were terrific! Beers were delicious! Service was great! Kat the waitress was a one person show and did a great job despite tremendous odds as being the only person on-duty! Bravo Kat!! We shall return!! read more

River City Grille - a plate of nachos - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The Grilled Caesar salad with added grilled chicken hit the spot. Tasty dish, good portion. Only adding a photo of their updated menu... read more

River City Grille - This seems to be the updated menu. Cesar Salad w grilled chicken was good, would order it again. Old fashion was made well too. - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service is awful. The bartenders are overwhelmed even when customers are patiently waiting. They should get another job if they aren't good with customer service. Food is a hit and miss. Terrible restaurant for a Marriott. Shame on themselves. read more

I ordered the ceaser salad with grilled chicken and my son the seared tuna bowl; both were delicious and very generous portions. The service is excellent, if you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and non rushed dinner. This is located inside the hotel and has a full service bar with 3 TVs. read more

My Mom and I went there on a Saturday.. we were the 1st customers in right at 5:) It just reopened after being closed due to the Pandemic....Our bartender/ server was Kathi. She was very nice and a great server!!! thanks Kathi!!!!! Julie N read more

Contrary to the description, it is not open on Sunday. Unfortunately people in this area are limited to fast food on Sunday.

A picture speaks a thousand words... Check it out!!! The servings were super big the staff definitely took care of the customers and was surprisingly quiet when they had the baseball playoff game on. It seems like a restaurant and a hotel lobby would be a little bit more lively than this you could almost hear a pin drop. Other than that good food good experience! read more

River City Grille - A fresh salad at chicken breast that had a pretty large serving of salad! - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Located inside the Marriott airport just a short walk from many other hotels in the area. Great service on a Monday. Not real busy so quick prompt service. Hot tasty food. I got the Crab Cakes, Mac n Cheese and sautéd spinach. Great meal. Little pricy for the qty but it's a hotel restaurant. read more

I had an issue with service but called and spoke to a female manager who was very nice and addressed the issue well so I've updated my review accordingly. Thank you for your help ma'am. read more

I have to admit that my expectations are low with hotel restaurants. Captive audience, not much in the way of drop-in business, and trying to have something for anyone who passes through can lead to mediocre food. I was pleasantly surprised here. Oh, it was nowhere near great, but it was pretty good. Yesterday was rainy. And it was National Comfort Food Day. I figured they would have burgers, steak, meatloaf, basic comfort food. Not really. At least, not at lunch when I went. What they have is a limited menu of sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. Plus, a buffet with some of those items. I opted for that- $9.95, and I got to try a few different things. The salad fixings were fresh and good. Soup of the day was corn chowder, which I love, and which they did pretty darn well. Thick, creamy, full of corn and other veggies and with a bit of pepper kick. The wraps seemed pretty plain so I tried two of the hot sandwiches, with some house-made potato chips. The chips were stale. They were probably okay when fresh. And the sandwich buns were hard and dry- maybe due to sitting in the warmers, or maybe stale too. A build-your-own sandwich bar might be a good idea, so that the buns stay fresh and the other ingredients are hot, instead of everything being lukewarm... Anyway, I had a patty melt, which was pretty good besides the bun- beef, onions, cheese, you know what? Comfort food. I also tried the chicken (fiesta chicken, I think.) Meh. Dry meat, not much flavor from the seasonings. The service was great, the place is nice, and the price is right. I might actually go back sometime and give it another shot. read more

Service is excellent. Especially to mention the person's name is Ms.Kim. If you are platinum Elite, you get the Breakfast free- very nice. Touched by the gestures. they have variety of items. Well maintained, really neat, cool Really enjoyed the time in the restaurant. Supervisors and managers come and check how was it. Well done guys. read more

Overall not bad, but nothing really stood out either. What you would expect from a hotel restaurant. Had lunch and dinner and both were ok. On a more positive note the service would be a 5. read more

If you have been lucky enough to stay at the Courtyard Marriott near the Columbus Airport than you know when it comes to restaurants within walking distance the pickens are-a slim. It's the Waffle House, McDonald's or Subway-which is located inside of a gas station. Nice huh? Gas and subs together at last. After discovering that River City Grille was located in the hotel across from us I was delighted that I wouldn't be wrestling a Big Mac. When I first walked up to the restaurant I realized it was a little fancier than I anticipated but the place was next to dead so it didn't matter. River City has your typical American fare burgers, sandwiches and salads. They also have a few higher end plates such as Filet Mignon and Seasonal Fish. The prices are reasonable for what you get. I ordered the Club Sammich w/ fries and a side of Vegetable Soup to go. While we waited at the bar for our food I ordered a Red Bull and Vodka. It was $10. TEN DOLLARS. I feel dirty. Seems a bit steep but then again I guess they need to be reimbursed for the 50" flat screen TV hanging on the wall. While at the bar I checked out their bar menu and it had this little treasure: Midwestern Egg Roll Corned Beef, Swiss and Sauerkraut in a Crispy Egg Roll Wrapper served with a Thousand Island Dipping Sauce Total drunkard delight. I'm so going to make that one day. Anyhow the food and service was good. It beats Subway and coming from me you know that says a lot. read more

Fantastic! Service and Food Quality both an 9 out of 10. I elected to eat in the lounge and was greeted by a hostess/server with volumes curly hair. She greeted me with a smile and explained the open seating at the lounge. I was served by Katie who had several guests at the bar and a couple of the cocktail tables. She greeted me promptly. She was very warm and hospitable. I asked about some of the Fall Harvest selections and about the steaks. I asked which was her favorite and she steered me toward the Pork Shank. I ordered the Roasted Apple and Acorn squash soup with bacon bits as well as the pork shank. I also asked to see a wine menu. She suggested the Aphotic Red and I elected to go with the recommendation proposed on the menu the Rosemount Shiraz. I originally was only interested in a glass but Katie convinced me that with it being wine down Wednesday that I should get the bottle. Oh my goodness! The soup was fantastic it had just the right touch of sweetness from the apples to give the acorn squash some life and the bacon bits were brilliant in making it savory. I would give this a 10!The only thing I thought lacking was maybe more bacon bits, but absolutely brilliant. I did not wait very long for the shank to come out. Again slam dunk! The meat was moist and flavorful and the cabbage was surprisingly delicious! The presentation was fantastic in fact I plan on writing a yelp review for you and including this picture if you would allow me to. The fingerling potatoes were crisp with a surprise hint of rosemary that I found delightful! Katie did a great job and making sure that my water stayed full and that I enjoyed my entrees. I was still a little bit hungry and inquired about how big the Duck Confit flatbread was. She described it too me and I ordered it. Again an excellent plate a great starter plate even though I had it at the end. I asked Katie about her recommendations for desert and she said that the Buckeye and Apple Pie were her favorites. She was a pleasure, pleasant and was very prompt in her service. I very much enjoyed her recommendations and her service. Please thank her! Despite, the some of the other reviews, I had a delightful experience, should my travels ever take me back to the Columbus area, I would be honored to stay in such a fine hotel and dine in River City Grille! read more

I'm staying at this Marriott which is nice. They have one place you can get food so I popped in to look at the menu. There is no à la cart. You have to order a pick two, pick three, pick four or they have a few sandwiches but it comes with the side. Since it is 2 PM just wanted some fries or maybe an appetizer. The person that I ambled over to the hostess desk didn't seem really interested in talking to me. I didn't feel welcome to. So I didn't order anything. I just walked down the street to McDonald's and grabbed some cheap fries instead. I was looking forward to having supper tonight, breakfast and lunch tomorrow but they lost my business. read more

I have to say for a restaurant inside a hotel, this was a pretty good choice. I was exhausted from travel and didn't feel like leaving the hotel. I was pretty impressed with the food here. Def worth a stop in if you are traveling and staying at/near this hotel. read more

In Columbus on business and staying at the Airport? This Grille comes highly recommended on Yelp as well as the concierge at the Hilton where I am staying and this is highly unusual you ma think since this restaurant is located in the Marriott, which You might not catch immediately and miss the place while walking/driving by. As you approach the entrance you are surprised to see no one there to initially greet you and may not be sure if you should just head to the bar or seat yourself as there is no sign directing you to do ether. However, there is a comfortable waiting area and after an awkward moment on this visit a hostess/waitress appears to seat you. One page menu with a pick two appetizers option. They have cloth napkins, firm cutlery and ice water without request. Main dis Offerings include Steak and Fish (choose your own sauce) as well as tantalizingly described salads. The Shrimp Cocktail is very fresh and the three of them are jumbo and by jumbo I mean JUMBO and they taste great, but the smell could be less "fishy" and the spinach and artichoke dip is hot and delicious. A little runny underneath, but otherwise the dip is excellent. The lemon wedge takes away the fishy smell, so use that in the Shrimp immediately and you want be disappointed with the result. Regardless of your trepidations they are both excellent finger foods and together will fill you up. If you have time for desert; try the Crispy Cream Bread Pudding, very sweet and satisfying to say the least. Final grades; A+ for ambiance, C for choices, B+ for service, B for food. read more

River City Grille - No one to greet you and no sign instructing you to seat yourself; not sure if You should head to the bar or take a seat at a table. - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Enjoyed dinner of blackened salmon, sautéed spinach & potatoes au gratin. Spinach was a little salty, but overall very good. A hotel restaurant (Marriott) that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service was friendly & attentive. read more

I eat at River City for lunch at least once a week. They have the absolutely best lunceon buffet in Central Ohio and the best soups in the entire State. I have never, ever, been disappointed there. The menu stuff is very good but the buffet is fantastic. I have been going there since the week they opened (originally a Radisson) read more

Great service, but food leaves a little to be desired. I don't expect much from hotel restaurants, but seriously, hot soup is easy. First cup of soup was stone cold. I think it came out of the refrigerator, but it was tomato bisque NOT gazpacho! Waitress came back to check, explained the soup was cold, she apologized and took the soup. She arrived several minutes later, but get this, the soup was only mildly lukewarm now. I wasn't sending it back again for fear of reprisal. The restaurant was empty so i didn't see any need that the soup had to be rushed out. The cook should know how to use a microwave. read more

Service here is excellent. Special thanks to Angie Horn who went over and beyond for my request. Thanks again Angie!

IF you consider this place swanky then I feel bad for you. This was a dumpy bar in a Marriott, but since there were no other bars in the area we stopped here for a nightcap. The drinks were very watery; my vodka tonic was mostly tonic. R's Gin and tonic was also, not surprisingly, mostly tonic water. I guess if you need a drink in the area then you don't have many choices, and the River City Grille knows it and will charge you full price for a weak pour. Lame. read more

Review highlight: Jane's warm service.The food here is good and price is decent. For lunch, we order two entries, salads, and fruit. The service is perfect and makes me feel like home. I will definitely come back again if I come to Columbus in the future. Special thanks to Jane. She always smiles and offers us the best service she could. read more

pleasant atmosphere. very good pasta, brocholli tasted spoiled. Overly attentive but helpful and pleasant.

Service was so slow ridiculousa huge group which they said they could accommodate and we waited for 2 hrs. 20 mins for the bill

Wasn't bad but pricey. Service was slow but nice. Went there because it was close to the hotel. $24 for some chicken is a bit much.

Not very impressed. Staying at the hotel for work and got in late. Got the cheapest thing on the menu ( the Big Mo) which is $14. It was just a slightly fancy version of a Big Mac and fries. Should have gone the .2 miles to McD's and got basically the same thing for half the price... at least I would have gotten a soda at McD. The server and other workers were all very friendly and each person who walked by asked how my meal was. read more

I travel every week. To my dismay I generally don't eat at the hotels. Would be so convenient but the food/service is almost always sub par and given the time away I'd like to think I deserve better. Came in late and was a bit weary so based on the good Yelp reviews I gave River City a try. Home run!! Clean, quality was great and I met Gretchen. I.e. great service. Two thumbs up!! Come with confidence. read more

This place is a half mile from my house and it's one of my favorite places to get a swanky cocktail at. Yes, their drinks are expensive, but I like the atmosphere, like I'm a traveler, but I'm not. The place is really nicely decorated and you can see this great fountain in the lobby from the bar. The staff is attentive and i like they way they serve the drinks, with fancy lime spears and such. They mix a good maragrita and martini too. I think it's fun to go in on weekdays when there's a lot of business people there (people watching delight). I believe on Wednesdays they have half price bottles of wine. I'm not sure they have any happy hour...but I haven't ever been there during an offical happy hour time. The food always looks amazing, especially their salads. Alas, I've not eaten there yet. I'll post an update when I do. But, for now, I like it for an incognito swanky cocktail time when I don't mind spending $30 for 3 drinks. read more

Gretchen is amazing!!! Place would be 5 stars if she was my only waitress! Food is 4 stars depending on what you get, drinks are great too! Definitely recommend for travelers! read more