My family came to Easton to visit the Crayola Experience and we decided to stay in town for dinner. The Garlic Festival was going on (we sampled some Python Jerky....awesome!), but we wanted to get a sit down meal. We spotted the Bayou, and asked to see a menu. We looked through the menu (right in front of the hostess stand) and when we said we'd like a table we were told that they weren't accepting walk-ins until 9:30pm (mind you the tables were empty and it was around 6pm). So, you couldn't have let us know that when we asked for the menu and clearly didn't have reservations? Annoying to say the least but luckily, right around the corner, was the River Grille.... Not only were we readily shown a table at this gorgeous place, but we were treated to a wonderful meal with impeccable service. We shared the smoked salmon and burrata salad special along with the tuna tartare -- both delicious! The fresh bread with sun dried tomato oil could have been a meal in itself, it was addictive. My aunt ordered the Cowboy Steak special, and it was easily one of the best steaks any of us had ever eaten. My Quattro formaggio pizza was delicious as was the Mushroom ravioli. We were stuffed but still managed to have room for the Creme Brûlée, apple cobbler and Chocolate Peanit Butter Bomb! Our waitress (unfortunately I cant remember her name) was delightful and made sure we were taken care of. The manager, Florent, checked in with us throughout our meal and showed how a restaurant is SUPPOSED to be run -- can't say enough about the service we received. We will be back -- thank you for an amazing experience! read more

Decent food but the ambiance leaves something to be desired. On the night we went, there were a few other parties in the restaurant yet the sound of their voices was deafening. I think the entire place must be some sort of acoustic echo chamber. This made it very hard to enjoy our meal. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our dinner here this past Saturday night at 8:30 pm. I had the chicken parm and she had the lobster pappardelle. Generous portions and very tasty. We also had the special soup which was a roasted red pepper bisque and the spinach and artichoke dip. Finished with the peanut butter bomb dessert. Everything was enjoyable and service was friendly and attentive. read more

Our ladies' foursome came here after our day of golf yesterday. We all enjoyed great food and our waiter Tom was most personable and efficient. We were having a wonderful time chatting and laughing as we recalled the highlights of the day. There was also pleasant personalized interaction with our waiter and then a gentleman who had joined a couple at a neighboring table began to talk to us. He was a genuine delight and we thought perhaps he was the restaurant manager as he also asked if we were enjoying our food. We had ordered our desserts from Tom and were amazed when this other man returned with a tray of cordials for us to enjoy. Turned out he was the owner!! Little could he know that we were celebrating one of the four ladies in the group, but he certainly made our experience more memorable than he could ever know! Yes, we will certainly return there read more

I came here on travel for work and found what I was looking for: a place that's a step between a diner and a tablecloth place with good prices, vegetarian friendly food, and a decent selection. During lunch the wait staff (and the owner) were extremely attentive... when I came back for dinner close to closing, it was a different story. Wait staff was ready to leave, paid me little attention as I was waiting for my food... it gave me a sense that when the cat's away, the mice will play at this restaurant. I found the atmosphere a little curious-- I felt like it's trying to be a bar, a diner, and a cafe all at once. When I was there there weren't so many people to make this overwhelming, but I could see how this could be inconvenient or weird if you're trying to host a private event here. For lunch I had an apple/goat cheese/ walnut salad. Food was presented well, the dressing that came with the dish matched nicely, it definitely felt like a lot of love was put into a simple and reasonably priced dish. For dinner I had the scallops, which were decent, with a risotto side dish, which I found too hot and very salty. (Not to mention that the scallops came with a rice side that I don't remember being mentioned on the menu.) Though the River Grille isn't perfect, it was exactly the kind of place I was looking for, and for that it's getting five stars for me for the next person coming in from out of town who is looking to recommend a place for a business lunch in a smaller city. read more

Nice ambience, friendly staff. Good food . Shrimp and biscuits and apple salad were amazing!! The short rib pizza needed some kinda sauce w it so that was just ok. I would go again. I dont like their table bread tho. read more

Great service and ambience... Can go either way... For couples or families. The food is inventive; new spin on old favorites!

one of the best grills i have ever ate at. hands down. the manager kylie is the best! he is always there and attentive to me and my family. he made us feel safe. the food is very good and can be improved. we are very disappointed that we did not leave a tip. please forgive us. our waitress was a very wonderful touchy waitress and we will never forget her. thank you river grille tavern as of easton pa. ps. THEY SUPPORT LGBTQ read more

River Grille never disappoints. The food is fantastic and is only superseded by the service. Our waitress Christie was outstanding and everyone else seems always willing to help. We have been to all of the great restaurants downtown but by far RG is the best! Highly Recommended !! read more

Stopped in after watch at Lafayette lacrosse game. Nice modern atmosphere with friendly service. Sat us right away. We both had salads and frankly they were surprisingly good for the extremely reasonable prices. Walked out with lunch for two under $40. read more

I have never had bad food here and the atmosphere is nice. It can get a little loud on weekend nights when they're busy, but you can escape that a bit by sitting in the front area where they can open all the windows and it's like an outside seating area. All the vegetarian dishes are delicious and they've taken the meat out of dishes when I've asked. read more

I need another trip to this restaurant immediatly. The food was delicious and the prices were really fair. I would have given 5 stars but I was a little disappointed with the Margherita pizza which was just regular pizza with a whole slice of tomato on each piece. Even though it was unexpected, it was still good. Im looking forward to going back and trying some of their other pizzas. Also, if you're a salad person.. go with the chop chop! read more

Tried it out for Valentine's day dinner mainly because it was one of the only places available. Nice atmosphere, pleasant waitresses, prompt service. The chicken spring rolls were OK, but cold. Lobster bisque was really good. Tuna was below average, mashed potatoes were cold and obviously boxed, vegetables were right out of the microwave HOT. Fiancé had bland gnocchi with burnt shrimp. Overall, really lame food for an outrageous price. read more

Everything about our dining experience at River Grille in Easton was excellent. Although the place was busy, our reservation was immediately available. The manager (Devon) was the most attentive I ever encountered. Her watchful eye scanned all level of activity, she gave gentle instructions to the staff but also lent a hand to keep things moving. The staffing was as attentive as I've experienced at Michelin 5 star restaurants without any pretentions. The food prep was perfect; seafood and beef dishes. The owner/chef made the rounds, but in a most unobtrusive way. I was so impressed by the team effort I asked waiter and manager if they liked working there, both indicated that they were treated well and had been working there over 10 years. For the first time ever, I left a 30% tip and crafted this review, which is quite rare for me. read more

I went here for lunch on a Saturday, and really enjoyed the open-air style of the front part of the restaurant- they have two huge windows that slide open to let in a nice breeze and some sun. The calamari is very good, lightly breaded, and the marinara gave it a nice flavor. The margherita pizza has good seasonings, and is nice and thin. The staff are very polite, and the restaurant is very well maintained. read more

Very good atmosphere, good service, and good food. Had 3 of their salads which were all good followed by very good entrees. Only negative was the pizza. Whatever you do, don't waste your night on the pizza. Everything else was really good and will leave you satisfied that you went to the River Grill. Would return again. read more

Good food. The wasabi tuna gyro, was unique and tasty. Pizza was good and overall portions were huge.

Loved it! The atmosphere is wonderful. Came here with my mom and shared the spring rolls to start - good choice. We both ordered salads and finished every last bit. The wait staff was very friendly and there's a back room that it good for crowds. Will definitely return. read more

First Timers! Giving it a 5 Star Review! Lobster Bisque was comparable to The Clinton House, it was Incredible. Chop Chop Salad, Very Good. Great Bread with Oil and Sundried Tonatoes which was Excellent. I ordered the Short Ribs they were So Tender, with Fried Onions in a Demi Glacé Gravy. Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Carrots. Absolutely Delicious. My Boyfriend had Shrimp Scampi over Homemade Pasta. I love Garlic and it had a Wonderful Garlic Taste. Pasta was cooked to Perfection. We shared an Apple Crumb Cheesecake with a Caramel Garnish. Small Piece the combo was Good. Great Presentation. Our Waiter Tim was very personable. Devon the manager came over and introduced herself and wanted to know how we liked it. I will definitely put this as one of my favorite restaurants. I'm very picky and Loved Everything. If you haven't tried this Gemyou need to go. We will be back again very soon. read more

My bridesmaids hosted my bridal shower at the River Grille this past weekend. The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious! When one of the women attending accidentally locked herself out of her car, one of the employees got a hanger and untwisted it so she could get it open. I'm also allergic to nuts and when my chicken wrap arrived with nuts on it, the waitress took it back and returned very quickly with a new sandwich. I know my wrap was really good and everyone else kept commenting on how good their food was as well. Definitely recommended! read more

My wife and I had lunch at the River Grille on 4/14/2012. We started with the chicken spring rolls.... They were VERY good. Then we each had the Blue Cheese Burger. Blue Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Garlic Mayo. It was AMAZING!!!!!! The next time we are in town to go to Lauters for furniture will will be back again.. read more

Trendy and yummy. I took a party of 10 here, and everyone loved their meals. Thumbs up.

My brother and I were looking for a place to eat in Easton and found the River Grille on Yelp. It was dinner time and the lights were low, creating an intimate atmosphere. The dining area was very clean. It seems that the restaurant was nearly 75% occupied for a snowy holiday evening. This made me hopeful that the food would be good. The restaurant seems to be able to accommodate everything from intimate 2 person seating all the way up to large parties. Additionally, the grille has a bar and several TVs - but the atmosphere is such that they are not distracting. Our waitress was pleasant - and provided us with great suggestions from the menu. To start with, we had a couple Monkeys Brew (they only have 4 beers on tap) and am order of calamari. The calamari came out promptly and had a pleasant presentation. The calamari is served with a jalapeño aioli and cocktail sauce. The calamari was seasoned and fried perfectly. The overall execution of this dish was good but the jalapeño aioli was lacking any punch. For entrees, we ordered the black and blue ribeye, and chicken florentine. Both dishes tasted great but the head turner was the black and blue ribeye. Note - The presentation of the chicken florentine was poor - almost unappetizing. Perhaps the owner or chef could liven up the dish with some more color. That being said - it still tasted good. The black and blue ribeye is delivered with seasoned finger potatoes, fried onion strings and a blue cheese sauce. One word - excellent. I ordered the steak medium and it was cooked perfectly. Compliments to their staff on presentation an execution. My brother had the florentine and besides it's presentation, it was - in his words "good". I am not sure that his description was prejudiced by the portion of the steak I shared with him, but I did notice he was constantly staring at my steak ... As an a la carte item, we ordered the lobster mashed potatoes which neither of us had tried anywhere else. The potatoes tasted good, but were enough for two people in quantity and taste. Each bite of the potatoes had some lobster. We assumed that the lobster for the mashed potatoes is the leftover lobster for their lunchtime lobster roll - but we were pleasantly surprised. For me, the seafood taste imparted into the potatoes could be toned down a little - but my brother thought they were perfect. Overall a great experience. Very close to 5-stars. read more

Apple salad was one of the best salads I ever had. Chilean sea bass was very good. Service was 5 star! I liked this place very much. Had the sauce on the Chilean Sea Bass been a little stronger it would have been among the best meals and service I ever had! read more

Pretty good place for around the area. The filet Minot sandwich was great and so was the vinaigrette salad. The penne vodka and chicken was not the best but edible. I believe either the chicken was old or they cooked it on the grill after a burger and it took on a hamburger taste which was very odd. They apologized and gave us 1/2 off which was very upstanding. Might be coming back to try the Cuban sandwhich. read more

Great service. Nice atmosphere. Prices were right. Fresh mozzarella and lobster bisque were spot on. Sea bass was a little under and wanted acid but otherwise all was good. Chef came out and chatted. He is a knowledgeable and passionate guy. We really liked the place and recommend you give it a try. read more

Wow. WOW. First time here was today for lunch and I had the lobster bisque and the Chop Chop salad. Both incredible. Best lobster bisque I've ever had and one of the best, most flavorful salads I've ever had. Plating of the salad was absolutely beautiful. I'll be going back for the soup alone and can't wait to try more of the menu. I have a new favorite restaurant in the Valley! read more

Great dining experience! My fiance and I were given a gift certificate to this restaurant and we really enjoyed ourselves. Good customer service and food came out in a very timely fashion. They offer a really nice selection of cocktails. As our appetizer we started with the lobster sliders. They were loaded with lobster meat, and the flavors were delicious. I had the scallops special which was good. My fiance had the steak special with bacon mac and cheese. His steak had great flavors but had a lot of fat. The mac was decent. We ended our meal with an order of Creme Brule which was delicious flavor wise but needed a bit more time in the refrigerator. We would come back. read more

There are not enough stars in the yelp sky to give to River Grille. With the first bite we fell in love. Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke we went back and this time took some friends - the look on everyone's face after we all took our first bite of our appetizer said it all. If you've not tried this place you must! Thank you to the staff there for making our birthday celebration extra special last weekend. Things to try: The lobster bisque! read more

Went a long time ago...should try again soon! Loved the ahi tuna appetizer...pan seared perfectly! Swanky atmosphere and decent service.

The first time I was here I ordered a salad which I did not enjoy at all. The toppings and the dressing just did not jive. The next time around I ordered an entree (swordfish steak with cheesy risotto and bok choi) which was spot on. The swordfish was cooked perfectly and the steak was a nice sized cut of fish. I also tried some salmon and scallops from other people's dishes and they were very good. I think the entrees here (as well as the upscale ambiance) are very nice for downtown Easton. I dock one star for value, you are paying $20 + here for every meal, not sure if that is the best value in this area for a meal where the portions are fair but not humungous. read more

I've eaten here twice and both times were excellent. Reservations were easy, the food was great (as was the sangria!), and I really like the atmosphere. A great place to eat if you're looking for a nice dinner in Easton. read more

The proprietors, Artie and Chip, set the tone for the high quality service that you receive at this eatery. They and their staff are very attentive and helpful, especially with people who have dietary restrictions. The food is very good and you cannot miss here. read more

We love river grille. Note that yelp is not current which shows one on Sunday at 4pm however after 5pm on Sunday we found it closed

We walked in on a Friday night with our party of 9 and they took care of us. Everything we ordered for appetizers and entrees were not just delicious, it was uniquely mouthwatering. The ribeye was melt in your mouth good and the complimentary sauce and warm bread were eye rolling yummy! read more

this review is long overdue. Lol! So far I have eaten here twice. But times especially the most recent one during Easton restaurant week was amazing!! I "loved" the chicken spring rolls and oh wow the mushroom bisque soup with truffle oil drizzled on top was licking the bowl worthy. the service is great! Suggest for others to try it. Definitely wouldn't expect this from Easton. read more

My husband and I drove into town and quickly chose to have lunch here. Can't say enough about the service or the meal. The staff was attentive and friendly, the food was excellent. I had the Cuban sandwich while my husband had the open-faced crab cake sandwich. Wow, both were terrific. The soup of the day was cauliflower with a dribble of dribble of truffle oil! It was out of this world. O read more

At the last minute we called several places in the Easton area for Christmas Eve reservations. This was the only place with an opening and boy are we glad! Our 1st visit here and our party of 3 enjoyed everything about our visit! Service was great, food excellent: chilean sea bass, rib eye steak and salmon were all delicious! We can't wait to go back soon!! read more

Good spot to go if you're looking for a reliable, slightly classy downtown Easton spot. Has the feel of a place you'd find in Center City or NYC. Food has always been good. Menu has mostly safe choices, nothing here that really stands out as over-the-top awesome, but I haven't tried everything. Good appetizers, nice service, full bar, and a classy dining area. I think I've said "classy" too much. Don't want to scare you. It isn't over-the-top classy. If you are a guy, you could wear a tie if you wanted, but you could also rock jeans and a polo. Maybe even a v-neck shirt. You wouldn't be over or under-dressed either way. Stop asking me what you should wear. I don't care. The point is, River Grille is a good place for a reliable meal with a solid presentation. Appetizers and salads were better than the entrees in my opinion. I would go again. read more

The sesame tuna was delicious, and their white sangria was refreshing and perfect for summer. We sat on the patio which was fun.