It's always a great experience. The staff and food are more than expected. My wife and I love the food every time we go. One of pillars of Kingsport for sure! read more

The food was very subpar, calamari appetizer was flavorless and the tartar sauce tasted like over vinegar tasting ranch dressing. The clam chowder was over spiced and it overpowered the clam flavor you expect. The clam strips dinner I ordered was ruined because of the tartar sauce I refused to eat. the side salad was good. The pasta Alfredo side was fair at best. My wife order Blackened Chilean Sea Bass, pan fried fillet with spiced sprinkled on it. certainly not blacked. $110 including tip, I would have enjoyed a McDonald fish fillet sandwich. They apparently have no idea what good and well preferred seafood is all about. Service was good, ambiance good. Sad that the tri-cities area have no decent seafood choices. read more

This is our third time here. We have had a variety of dishes, all excellent. Service is great, food comes out quickly for cooked-to-order, and the ambiance is very nice. We are trying early bird specials today, along with a new item, potato cakes. Here is the popcorn shrimp and beer-battered cod. Our server, Jessica, was also spot on. Not obtrusive, she brought our needs at just the right time. read more

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Where do I start... being that I am a GA girl, I'm used to my seafood tasting a certain way. This restaurant reminded of the scene from the movie My Best Friends Wedding where they were all sitting around the table eating and singing Dione Warwick "Sing a little Prayer". We ordered the Crab bites and the Frog legs as an appetizer, which was delicious by the way. Then for the Entrée, we ordered the shrimp creole dish and the Shrimp and Grits dish both of which came with either a side salad or coleslaw. The shrimp creole probably would have tasted a little better if the seasoning from the creole sauce had a little more time to soak in. So unfortunately, the dish to me was not the best, but it was good for Tennessee. I feel the same way about the shrimp and grits dish. To me, the shrimp and grits felt like they were missing an ingredient only because when I tasted the food, the ingredients did not come together in harmony in one bite. Our server was attentive and patient as well, that was a plus. read more

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The crab bites are the best!!! Their salads are very fresh and the home made dressings are far and away better than anyone else's. The fantail shrimp are huge and cooked perfectly. And the Captain's Platter has all of my favorites and is of such generous proportions that two can share it and still take home enough leftovers to make seafood chowder. The wait staff are all excellent and take marvelous care of all their diners. We love going to Riverfront!!! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! So good to have a place at home with wonderful seafood! The location by the water is so relaxing. Staff is awesome too!

This review is about a year late, but I still remember our meal because I loved what I had, and wifey enjoyed hers as well. We had just moved into the area and I was surprised to find one of my favorite dinners there. I am a stone cold sucker for clams. Clam chowder, and fried clams especially. I found them to be seasoned and cooked properly and I enjoyed the meal immensely. We'll coming back shortly and will probably not stay away as long between visits. read more

Great location, excellent food, slightly slow service due to staffing issues. Still, definitely recommend it!

This restaurant is perfect! Food is delicious and the service is the best! My favorite restaurant in Kingsport!

This is our go to place for special occasions. Always have great food and service. Neve a complaint. Beautiful river view and out door seating. read more

The food is pretty good, but very basic and the serving size is small. If you are looking for a high-end seafood restaurant, this is not it. It is, however, nice to sit along the river. The wait staff is nice and attentive, but I definitely did not feel welcomed when I arrived. I don't really see myself returning. read more

Wonderful!!!excellent food. Service was perfect. Will definitely be back soon.

My boyfriend has been dying to take me here and sadly as soon as I walked in I was upset. I understand covid has turned restaurants upside down but the manager Frank was at the podium and was extremely rude telling us "we only accept reservations" but he seated us because they weren't busy at the time. On the front of the menu it says "Attitude is Everything " but i think Frank needs a new attitude. We arrived at 4pm. We drove a hour to get here. I was not aware we had to make reservations. The food was good but pricey, outside dining is Beautiful. I can get crablegs back home for 19.99 with alot more on my plate. Im only giving this review a 3 because of the food, Frank the manager deserves a zero. read more

We sat outside on the screened in porch overlooking the river. It was wonderful because the screen allowed you to see the river clearly without being bothered by bugs. The steak was okay, a little over cooked and under seasoned. The flounder was nicely breaded. The potato cakes were a little greasy. The crab cakes were quite small and flat. Our service was great. read more

This place has the best seafood, nice and juicy crab. Awesome fish. The staff is really sweet and they get to you really quickly but overall this place is a definite must come. read more

Good service and good food. Just wished there was more grilled options other than fried everything for lunch.

Great food, good service, and nice view. We've never had a bad meal here. Large menu choices. Great seafood. Desserts are amazing. Full bar service. I highly recommended Riverfront. read more

Great fish place. There aren't a lot to pick from around here but it's better than some I've had at the beach! Great choices.

Sat outside on the River and had a delicious meal. The server was great and the food was great! We will come back if/when we are in town again. read more

Jessica our server was very polite and very professional I'm always please when I don't have to beg for beverages! The food was good and the portions would satisfy any fat man or woman. read more

Riverfront Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kingsport, Tennessee

I gave them another chance. This time, I got FOOD POISONING for my trouble. The evening started well enough. I ordered the grilled shrimp with a side of sautéed vegetables. Although the menu mentioned NOTHING about bacon on the shrimp, there it was. Being a vegetarian, this wasn't acceptable. My mom, a carnivore, even remarked that it was very fatty soggy bacon at that. I had to send it back. But the worst part is THEY JUST TOOK THE BACON OFF AND TRIED TO PASS IT TO ME AS FRESH!! I'm a Buddhist! It's against my religion to eat meat! I was so frustrated at this point, I didn't even send it back. I should have. The so called sautéed vegetables were some microwaved zucchini with some old cheap seasoning salt on them! They were truly terrible. My 2 year old cousin can do better than this!! Bottom line: DO NOT GO HERE. THEY DONT RESPECT THEIR CUSTOMERS After being insulted about my religion by the owner, I will no longer patronize this restaurant. The owner is a narrow minded bigot that demeans anyone who dares criticize his sub par operation. read more

Not a destination for the food Or staff. Older man (manager/owner) spent more time looking at the waitresses and yelling at them than doing his job. Free show with dinner I guess.... Really enjoyed the Taco Bell on the way home. Caveat Emptor. read more

Sitting outside by the River on a perfect day. We couldn't have asked for better weather or view from our table. It was my Mom's birthday. Definitely the best place to pick in Kingsport for outside dinning. The owner is a great guy and the bartender is always friendly. The food is ready fast. No waiting. I'm so glad Mom chose Riverfront for her birthday celebration. We really enjoyed our experience. read more

Wonderful staff, good food, and great views on the River. What more could you need? The last time we came here was for my stepmother's 86th birthday. Across the table we enjoyed a variety of meals including grilled Mahi mahi, grilled swordfish, scallop skewers, and a fried fish platter. Everyone was happy and the waitress was very kind to my dad helping him pay. read more

Have been there before numerous times in years past. Wow has it gone downhill. Service took a terribly long time. Menu says attitude is 90%, maybe they should focus on their food 90%. My friend got digestive distress from the coleslaw. I never even got mine. Another friend got oysters. I was scared to know where those came from. The lovely view of the bathroom was the highlight of my meal. Won't be going back. read more

Yummy. Lots of menu options. Good service. Got to eat beside the rIver which was a bonus.

Best seafood in town with a great view overlooking the Holston river. The restaurant is very clean and the servers are extremely nice. It's a very family friendly environment it also does have a bar, but even it's a high classy bar. The only downside that I will have to say it's a bit on the pricey side and the portions could be bigger. Also the Average wait Time is around 45 and the restaurant wasn't that busy is why I'm giving it a 3 star. read more

You aren't even addressing the same person that you were in a call with. I was the person who received the salad. I was polite to the server, but not receiving a 'sorry' or atleast some type of acknowledgment is my biggest problem with your establishment. I've worked in the food industry for years and I have never treated a customer the way our table was treated. How you are choosing to handle the this situation is so appalling to say the least. If you don't understand where this is coming from, then good luck keeping a successful restaurant in the next 5 years. My Mother asking for wiped butter instead of oil butter is because she worked as a server at a seafood restaurant for years and hates the taste. I am sorry if that request was too unbearable for your restaurant to handle. read more

Was in Kingsport for drill weekend. Was looking up places to eat. Stumbled upon this place. Yes it's on the water and the rushing water only adds to the ambiance. The food is amazing!! I went with two friends and all of our food came out hot out the grease and fresh. The fried green tomatoes are a must and the gator bites will have you wanting to slap the chefs momma. I'll tell you what ever the batter is or flour is they are coating their food with is amazing. I have never tasted better. So good i ordered two pound to take home. I'm finna fry everything in this.. at least till next drill when i come back. If you are ever here or stop by be sure to come and say hi to this place it's well worth it read more

A favorite place to dine! Beautiful views and always great food and AMAZING service!!!

Beautiful setting- wonderful seafood- great service. Sit on the deck and listen to the river. So fun!!

I arrived with two guests at 8:30, 30 minutes before the posted closing time. We were turned away for food service because we were told they closed the kitchen at 7:30 because they hadn't had a table. The food is quite good here--when you can get it. Public establishments need to abide by their posted times, especially considering this restaurant is 1.5 hours from home. read more

Holy Mackerel! I have never reviewed a business before going to it, but after reading Wayne's response to the "Buddhist" woman's obviously fake review, I am definitely going to eat here! Anyone who can quote "Caddyshack" in an epic takedown deserves a visit! I want to meet Wayne. I'm taking my wife as soon as possible to this place! My only question: If I buy a hat like that, do I get a free bowl of soup? read more

The manager, Frank, was rude from the moment we arrived until we left! The fish my sister ordered was like a piece of rubber and couldn't be cut or pulled apart. We let the waitress know and told her there was no need to replace it because she had ordered a combo meal and had plenty of other things to eat. The waitress apologized and told us it was probably the tail of the fish. The manager came out and dropped a plate of new fish on the table and with much attitude said here is your replacement fish. She told him it was okay and that she had told the waitress she didn't want any more fish and she would gladly pay for her meal. He got upset and picked up the plate of fish and the plate she was eating from and said he would take it all back and pay for her meal; leaving my sister with no food. In his haste to leave he bumped in to my 80 year old aunt and almost knocked her out of her seat. No apology, no excuse me, nothing. We couldn't believe how rude, unprofessional and childish he was. Also, the food was very salty! The fried green tomatoes, popcorn shrimp, oysters and fried okra were all salty. We had to peel the breading off to eat it. The saving grace was the delicious blackberry cake and the nice waitress. We've been coming here for years and have always loved the food and look forward to coming here, but after Frank's behavior we won't be back. We had eaten here on Valentine's weekend and the meal was great at that time. I guess whoever made the batter on this visit just put to much salt in it. read more

Great food. Cooked fresh when ordered. Friendly staff. Clean environment and a great view of the river.

Been there several times in the passed. The food and service was OK. Last week took a party of nine for dinner at Riverfront. It took over an hour and fifteen minutes to receive our food. Complain to the waitress and sent for the manager. This was the rudest person to run a restaurant. Paid the check of 180.00 and left. read more

This place is awesome. Their shrimp and grits are amazing. We have eaten here twice and look forward to returning. The atmosphere was great. We have been to alot of seafood places at the beach and this one definitely ranks right up there with those. The service is phenomenal our waitress was right there whenever our cups got down to half she was there to fill them up. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the Kingsport area and looking for seafood. read more

Nice views Good food Good service Just west of downtown Kingsport on the holston River Outside seating and great views of the river from the inside porch read more

This was so awful it doesn't even deserve a star. They basically lectured us on not having a reservation when there were other people who didn't have one. The way that we were treated was awful!! I definitely don't recommend and wouldn't consider wasting my money here! read more

Loved it! Shrimp and grits were delicious! Loved sitting outside by the water. Service was great too. Will definitely go back next time I'm in town. read more