Fantastic food and service! The ambiance is wonderful! The steak is juicy, tender and always cooked to perfection! The pastry chef makes the best cheesecake. Have been a loyal customer for 20+ years and River Grille never disappoints. The owner Brenda always makes an effort to check on every table. She is amazing! read more

My family came here for a dinner together. The service was really nice and workers were all really kind. Given the situation we are all in, the place seemed to take extra precautious in making sure everything was clean. They even sanitized the high chair for my daughter which was really nice. The food was really good! I can't wait to come back and try more things off their menu! read more

Everything was "top notch". Server was extremely personable and knowledgeable. We had the beef tournedos and the halibut. Both were fabulous but the sauce on the beef was over the top. They were served on crispy potatoes that were to die for. We were celebrating my fiancé birthday So had to finish the evening with key lime pie. Delicious!!! This place does not disappoint. read more

Wow! We made reservations for a special occasion; party of four adults, one infant. The food and service were impeccable. Leland made the night extra special by going the extra mile. read more

Went for Christmas Eve and it was too notch. The servers were great and my wife and I shared a ribeye. Great spot

When I was 11, my mom took me out to have a steak, which was awesome. Have not had a steak as good since in the USA, Argentina has great steak. Last night that changed, had the tornedos of beef here and I was flabbergasted as to how good it was. Tender and delicious, with a stupendous sauce. read more

If you want elevated food, this is the place to come. I haven't been anywhere in Northwest Arkansas, with this quality of food and service. I will definitely be eating here more often. Not only is the food delicious but it's food you can also eat with your eyes. The plating is just as good as the food itself. Not to mention the have a great wine selection! read more

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Just there for a party. First time there. Food was good, service was excellent. Will probably go back. read more

Fantastic meal, great service and ambiance. We had the best meal of our trip and launched a new family tradition for us. We'll be back EVERY time we're in Arkansas! read more

Loved everything about this date night. Having said that, my date would rate this a 3 star for his under cooked steak and boring, doughy onion rings. Back to me! Service is top notch, from making the reservation, to being greeted at the door, to the hostess, being seated, the server, service by far the best in awhile (and we've had great service in top restaurants), all the way through our cheery exit! All of that brings me to the food... Try the chop salad. It's the perfect degree of chill, it's fresh and delish. Don't pass on the bread. It's yummy and the butter... such a generous amount and delicious whipped butter! The onion rings, as mentioned were doughy, didn't taste of Guinness OR jalapeño, and the salt and pepper we had a hard time getting didn't help much. Plus, they needed a sauce more than the Heinz tasting ketchup that is served with them. We both had the Steak Tournedos. My rare to medium rare was perfect. My husbands med well to well was med rare, except for the one closest to him he cut into for the servers approval. Still, we were there almost 2 hours, love the atmosphere, and the service is wonderful. Next time we visit the area we will be back! read more

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Receive a recommendation for River Grille as a romantic place to celebrate our anniversary. It did not disappoint. The quality of the food and the service were spot on. There was soft music playing, but not so loud that everyone was trying to talk over it and each other. Kudos to the management for a well run establishment and thank you for the card recognizing our celebration. We will be back! read more

Food and service are consistently exceptional! I would recommend highly. We have met a lot of good friends here. read more

Unfortunately our experience here fell very very flat. The dining room and lounge are gorgeous, the live piano was wonderful, and mostly our waiter was attentive but unfortunately the food did not live up to the name or price point. The salmon was tasteless and way undercooked for my liking, my kiddo got steak fries that were way over salted, the Mac and cheese was quite bland, and for a $200+ meal it really disappointed. Our waiter was attentive sure but anxiety inducing including doing multiple laps at a time around the table. I'm not one to leave reviews like this but the food really was just such a disappointment. I like to end with a positive: my 10 year old loved his chicken Alfredo and said it had wonderful flavor. read more

Had an amazing dinner, I loved the chicken and it was so good in the mushroom sauce. the service was nice and quick too! I loved the feel of the place, so pretty! read more

Atmosphere and service are great. However, the Chef's special was below expectation. Unfortunately, 50 percent of our table ordered it and we didn't like it. I would go back for drinks and piano ONLY. Honestly not worth the $500+ that we spent between 4 adults and 2 kids. read more

Had Valentines Day dinner here and I really liked the ambiance. The staff was friendly and they gave each woman that walked through the door a rose. That was a really nice touch. We chose some oysters for appetizers and I had their steak. It was good. read more

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Went here for our 30th Anniversary. In our lifetime we have never walked out of a restaurant but we did tonight. The Waiter was friendly but that's about it. I ordered an appetizer and it arrived on time, he said he'd bring bread, didn't. Salads arrived, were okay. Then the problems began, needless to say the Waiter said he'd be back with Peeper Mill, nope. Cleared the salads and we waited 45 minutes for our Entrees. Manager walked by a dozen times didn't even notice or ask. Waiter says they are plating it, ten minutes later, my Filet and Lobster were cold, my wife's Salmon was raw in the middle. Manager finally comes, but it was too late. Offers to comp dinner, raw fish is our limit. No thanks. We left, went to Ruth Chris, wonderful meal. Skip this place forever. read more

We celebrated a birthday with excellent service and good food. I will go to the River Grill again. read more

I've been a customer of River Grille since 2001 when my supplier office was located a couple blocks away. This is a great destination for me and my friend who lives in Bella Vista to meet right off the highway, a destination about 1/2 way for each of us. We love to meet in the bar and order drinks and appetizers! The staff is so friendly! Toni Luetjen Steve Landers Toyota NWA read more

Food is amazing as well,as the wait staff.And the atmosphere is perfect!The drink menu is the best

Don't be fooled by the location-this is a top notch steak restaurant Meredith was our server tonight and was outstanding.

Unprofessional staff, which is unfortunate because the wine list is great. Won't be back again after several years of loyalty solely due to the staff. read more

Upscale but very comfortable with dark woods and a clubby sort of feel. One of the best wine lists I have come across in my extensive travels and all wines were very fairly priced. Six of us for dinner had Pan seared Duck breast, Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon, Alaskan Halibut and a 14oz New York Prime Strip. All were just perfect. Sides of a massive loaded stuffed potato, grilled asparagus and roasted garlic whipped potatoes were great complements. This is one of three places in Bentonville recommended to us by several locals and other restaurants. Seems to be a favorite with residents. read more

Great location to eat with friends, family or even the office. We have taken our family here for normal dinners all the way to the entire staff. Great experience with awesome food. read more

This was the best meal we have had in NWA! Amazing service! Will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner. read more

My favorite restaurant in NWA. The food is absolutely delicious. Service is amazing & the restaurant is beautiful. Great date night place or family gathering. Love to be seated in the lounge....laid back, but you can order from dinner menu or lounge menu. We have had many many meals here and many many celebrations. Highly recommend! read more

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Nice decor but lousy food. My rib eye was very overcooked and terribly salty. The steak fries were more like charred wood. But worse of all is they never asked me how my meal was when it was clearly apparent I was disappointed. read more

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Our first River Grille experience was simply exceptional by any standards, including NY area, where I come from. Probably have dined at nearly all high-end restaurants in Bentonville/Rogers area with only this place hitting all notes of vibe, hospitality and great food. My bone-in ribeye was delicious as was my buddy's filet. Appetizer of sautéed peppers wrapped in bacon was not what you may expect....very good. Cheesecake was traditional and great. Sat in cozy bar booth, watched Giants loose. Server was terrific. read more

Update - attended their brew pairing dinner with beer and multiple courses. Our first trip back for dine-in this summer. Fun and delicious event. Hope they host more of these food and beverage pairing dinners read more

You want a great steak? This is the place. No disappointment. Everything is great. Staff is on their game and you will enjoy. We had the beef tenderloin with mushrooms, corn, and macaroni. Stupendous. We're coming back here. It is so amazingly good. read more

The staff was awesome and the food was amazing! This is my hubby's and I new day date spot!

Seafood Pasta handmade with lemon & capers is 'melt in your mouth' delicious! Seafood Pasta read more

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Every time I have been there it was all wonderful. I especially enjoyed the waiters, their appearance and attentiveness. My favorite place for special occasions. read more

I like this place. I wish they would open back up for lunch. I could get in there more often. Their food is always fresh and I've always been satisfied. The service has always been great. You really feel like they are paying attention to you. read more

I love the personal attention by the staff. Wine list is superb. Its local, it's quiet in the dining room, it's off the beaten path. My favorites are: Brenda, Mike, and the Cabernet Sauvignon they recommend. read more

6/28/19 Tuna special with ginger soy sauce, wasabi mashed and avocado slaw was excellent! It's a home run, consider putting on the menu. 2/7/20 tried ribs for first time and their spinach salad is excellent. read more

Amazing staff, food, wine and live piano music! From the fresh and flavorful salads to our divinely prepared entrees, this meal was an experience to be treasured and remembered. My husband was so impressed with the ambience, wine, food and staff that he wanted to return for a rerun the next night. We didn't, but it sure was tempting! We WILL return for more of this fine dining with another trip to the area in the near future. read more

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I can't speak for the food but I was knocked out by the top-notch cocktails in the elegant bar, above and beyond service, and the warm hometown welcome. That's a rare combination and Lindsey is a star bartender. Thank you River Grille! read more

Ordered the Fish and Chips- beer battered codfish and French fries, served with remoulade and coke slaw garnish. No sweet tea if you wanted that,lol. Remoulade had a bit too much capers and brine. Fish was slightly over cooked. Fries were good. Coleslaw was terrible... read more

This steak house was fabulous! Our family had a very special evening here and everything was exceptional. Our service , the food, the atmosphere. Our waiter, Adam, was outstanding and helped to make the evening a night to remember. Our steaks were all cooked perfect and if you are not a meat eater, the pesto pasta was perfect. The sides were all delicious but an absolute must is the creamed spinach! It is our favorite place in Arkansas and we will definitely be back!! read more