Beautiful setting, delicious food and wonderful service. We look forward to coming back again soon. Highly recommend.

10 minutes off the interstate and worth it. Grilled cheese crab cake was amazing and Fish and Shrimp were perfect. Potato cakes were awesome. Service was great. Will go again. read more

Service was poor as in the waitress was very abrasive. Walked away while I was talking to her, she was able to be nice and interact with other just fine - I was wondering if I smelled? lol Of course not - but there was something about me she maybe she could tell I was not not a local - uh I am now :) Food was tasty, I order the Fish and Chips - the batter on the fish was a bit soggy - but had they cooked it more the fish would have been over cooked - conundrum. read more

The food is overpriced and the two times I went there my fish tasted bad. I grew up on fresh seafood, sometimes cooked as soon as we got it in the boat. Their fish tasted old, like it started to go bad! read more

We are visiting from out of town. Our view of the river was nice. Our service was top notch. Mixed drinks rum runner and the Halston were good along with cold beer. The fried catfish was lightly breaded and tasty. The gulf fried shrimp and the fried grouper also good. Ordered the fried corn never had before I would skip in return visit the blackberry cake very good. Overall a very nice dinner experience great service, clean restraint and good food a winning combination in my book. read more

Restaurant on the river, what's not to love? Depending on the time of day, the hostess. Days-they seat, not overly friendly. Evenings-they seat, and down right curt, almost rude. Have been several times due to location but turning into non option due to server attitudes. Previous lunch visits have had the fish and chips, and burgers. Both have been good, making a favored place to meet for meal. Last visit was apps at the bar and ordered the calamari which was so salty it could not be eaten. Drinks are alright, maybe a new bartender who doesn't quite have the alcohol to mix ratios for taste down yet. Between service and food, friends not willing to go back and I'm hesitant. May the odds be ever in your favor~ read more

The restaurant is clean and beautifully located. It is my mother in laws birthday and she comes here all the time. It's a favorite so we were celebrating. She made a reservation on the phone the night before for a patio seat for 4 on the water. When we showed up the hostess found the reservation but she did not sit us on the water. We tried to explain what we reserved and she was unable to accommodate us. So i went back to the manager to ask and was met with hostility. He was so angry and told me to just sit there. He stormed to the patio not paying attention to the glass door that hit me as i followed. The entire event was so rude it almost ruined our visit. He did not recognize that the door hit me and told my mother in law she did not book the table. On the flip side, our waitress was incredibly sweet and accommodating and the food was good. The blackberry cake was a hit! I will never come here again and i am certain the hostess and the manager could care less. Attitude is everything. read more

Riverfront Seafood - a view of the river - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

I have been here once a few years ago and it was the best experience ever. The employees are nice and kind. The food was perfect and hot and delicious. The view was great as well overlooking the river and nature. It was a very happy, calming, wonderful experience. I hope to be able to go back soon. I loved the fish, perfectly seasoned and I felt like this was one of the best fine dining experiences. Even better than Red Lobster. The place was clean and well maintained as well as the grounds outside. I will be back. I think that night was a little busy as well but it still was a great experience. read more

Melissa was our waitress and she a great job! I had the grilled orange roughy! It was amazing! The best grilled fish I've ever had, compliments to the chef read more

Lackluster. Coined as a great seafood restaurant but it is at best a generic riverside seafood restaurant. Menu does not offer many heathy alternatives to fried everything. Ambiance is mid-grade but could be phenomenal considering the real estate and space. Service was good & polite but bar doesn't have some basic necessities for a 3, 4, 5 star experience. read more

Poor food ! We ordered jumbo gulf shrimp and were served 6 little shrimp on a skewer, maybe 3 ounces. This place is an absolute sham as a seafood restaurant. Long John Silvers food in a building on the river. Highlight of the meal was seeing a great blue heron in the river. If this is our best seafood restaurant, we are sorely lacking. I will go to the food truck in Gray on Fri and Saturday. read more

Come hungry, big portions. My husband and I shared a Captain's Platter, Caesar salad, & Coconut Shrimp appetizer. Everything was very fresh and delicious. We ordered ours to go. It was ready quickly, in about 15min. Definitely would recommend a visit. read more

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Our waiter was very nice and prompt. The food was Ahh-mazing!!! As it is every time we go there. We were seated on the inside of the restaurant instead of the outer area. I really enjoyed having the booth and more quiet area. read more

Service not so great.. ordered cup of Gumbo. This was not Gumbo by any means. I am from Louisiana so I know. Gumbo is not red it is brown because you have a roux which this did not. No bay leaves no filet powder. Gumbo is served over rice. Gumbo never ever has corn in it. I mean never. This was loaded with corn. It was some kind of weird red shrimp soup with corn. Definitely not GUMBO!!!! First time there disappointed. Also shrimp and grits had very small shrimp not like pictures i had seen on here. read more

Went here for an anniversary dinner and was pleased with our choice. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. The view of the river was spectacular and the server was exceptional. Will be back, Lord willing. read more

Amazing food and extensive menu. Ambiance on the river is pleasant. Good service. Try the redfish!

Fabulous food and service. We loved the coconut shrimp appetizer, redfish dinner with hush puppies and broccoli, and the blackberry cake. Super wines. The salad dressings are all made in house. We enjoyed the bacon mustard dressing. All enjoyed while watching the beautiful river and hearing the birds. I recommend eating outside to enjoy this great ambiance. Veronica was a great server. She was friendly, prompt, and gave great recommendations. read more

Great seafood. Always fresh. One of the few nice places you can grab lunch and be in and out in.

Restaurant on the water - A+ Our server, Melissa, was prompt got our appetizer and drinks right away. She checked us often the entire time we were there to make sure we had everything we needed. And for those two reasons we awarded the 2 stars. I ordered lobster ravioli in alfredo sauce. The sauce was light and not overpowering but the ravioli had absolutely no flavor. It was orange stuff in pasta. Blah My husband ordered shrimp and grits and there was so much creole seasoning that it was all he could taste. The side of slaw wasn't much better My daughter had a bowl of gumbo and Caesar salad. The gumbo had one piece of shrimp and no rice and was ok tasting I definitely wouldn't go back read more

Clean, but very dated furnishings and finish. Service was good but not well informed about offerings and menu options. If you are looking for fried entrees or a seafood pasta...this could be your place. If you want a fresh well prepared dinner....keep looking. read more

Great food with healthy portions. Within the budget. I had fried clams that were excellent. Hubby had fish with a light costing that he really enjoyed as well. read more

Great service and great food! Can't wait to visit again. Sat on the sun porch with an awesome view of the river. read more

Went for first time last night. Place was packed with an hour wait. Unfortunately not impressed. My Caesar salad tasted fishy. I only ordered calamari and the breading was too much. My husband got the Captains platter that had a little of everything. EVERYTHING had the thick heavy breading. It was just too much ! Lady at front was very friendly so I hate writing negative review but constructive criticism should never hurt. read more

Beautiful riverfront seating. Seafood was great. Our server was wonderful. Will come back again.

Yummy grilled shrimp on Caesar salad. I opted for the lemon-herb seasoning. Good choice. Shrimp in the gumbo was a little mushy. My friend said the clam strips and breaded zucchini was too salty but she doesn't eat salt and doesn't like black pepper read more

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Food and view were great. a nice combination for a Sat dinner out w friends. The fried okra was some of the freshest I have tasted. Our meals were good (mostly fried seafood done well) and service was very good. We chose to eat outside in the shaded area as the whitewater riverfront was a great backdrop to the evening. read more

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Average run of the mill seafood. Lovely riverfront location, but not much else to say about it. Would I return if in the area? Probably.

The food isn't caught this morning fresh but is prepared well and served in generous portions. The service is about average. The atmosphere is great. The building is what a seafood restaurant should look like. All in all an enjoyable experience. read more

Chilean Sea Bass was prepared to perfection. Service was too rushed, desserts were unexpected, no tiramisù, crème brûlée, espresso or nightcaps. The server mentioned they closed early now because of Covid. Does covid come out after 7:00PM? I am so confused about that statement. read more

The oyster platter is the best. Not heavy on the breading and plenty to eat. Senior plates have plenty to fill you up.

Excellent service and food. we also love the view. We take friends and family over all the time And we drive from NC.

Best seafood in the tri-cities. Love their popcorn shrimp and fish. Great service and reasonable prices.

Finally had a chance to visit Riverfront after moving here recently from Sevierville. It would have gotten 5 stars just for location, a beautiful spot right on the river. Was pleasantly surprised that the food lived up to the view. My wife and I actually split the Grouper Fish n Chips, as she had been here earlier over the holiday with our daughter and said the portions where quite large. Server was great, ordered the coconut shrimp app to start. Was fresh, hot, good size shrimp and crispy batter. The Grouper was fresh, batter crunchy and dang good. Yes portions are large, which is nice...good bang for buck and plenty for two. Will definitely eat back! read more

Very relaxing dinner on the enclosed porch overlooking the river. Who would have thought fresh seafood in Tennessee! Staff was very friendly and welcoming Good was fresh and served hot Menu had a wide selection of fish, not bad for a seafood restaurant! Would have taken a pic if the menu but they were too efficient and it's gone read more

Riverfront Seafood - Photo of the river from the enclosed porch - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Checking out the Kingsport area and found this restaurant. It sits on the riverfront and is known for its seafood. I had the blackened catfish with a baked potato and it was delicious. Our service was good and the prices weren't bad either. Riverfront has a full bar for those who partake of adult beverages. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

Riverfront Seafood - Farm-Raised Catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

Amazing food as always. Service was great. Our table had a view of the river! We love Riverfront and will continue to be regulars!

Well give them a pass, it was a Friday night and booked a late reservation (7:30). They were packed and I am sure working on getting back up to speed after COVID. Food was ok and service while very friendly was slow. read more

Riverfront Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

You can't get any better than Riverfront Seafood! The food it perfect every time! Baked potatoes that are big and done all the way thru. Their seafood is top quality. Freshest salads and their dressings are so yummy. I love the blue cheese! The good part is their food is always served hot! Consistency is a strong suit here! Don't forget to try the Okra Appetizer! Unbelievable! We can never hold a dessert when we go, but always take one home for our midnight snack. My husband's favorite is the Blackberry Cake! If you ever get a chance to go, don't hesitate! read more

Great food. Seafood tasted fresh loved the coconut shrimp and potato cake side. The tilapia tasted really good. Must try the Blackberry Cake. read more

We had not been to Riverfront in years. That visit was ok but not anything out the ordinary. This visit we were six for a late lunch and the service and seafood was excellent. We each had something different: fried cod, blackened grouper, blackened halibut, blackened redfish, salmon, and a Cajun burger. All came at the same time and were cooked to perfection. The seafood was actually fresh! One of our party has a shellfish allergy and the restaurant was clear and crisp on dealing with the issue.. Our waitperson was efficient, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She didn't hover when we were eating but seemed to always know when we needed something. No pressure to eat and run... This was only a single visit but it was excellent and we will be back. Maybe even sit out by the river. It was a bit too sunny today read more