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    River's Edge

    3.4 (50 reviews)

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak & Cheese*
    Lindsay A.

    Service was great. Great mahi, great steak & cheese. Buffalo chicken sandwich came out undercooked so I sent it back and got the steak sandwich instead which was cooked to a perfect medium rare.

    Window seating with the perfect view of the Riverwalk
    Tanisha S.

    The window seats are the best. You get an amamzing view of the Tampa Riverwalk while dining in the cool AC. The food was good and our server was really nice. The food took a long time to come out. After we ordered appetizer and entrees, we stpped outside to look at the 4th of July boat parade and walk over to pool bar for drinks. When we got back to our table inside the resturant, our appetizer still wasn't out. Once we got our appetizer (The Mac & Cheese) There was areas where they didnt fully mix in or melt the cheese sause. We were so hungry, we just moved it aside and still ate the rest of the mac and cheese which was really good. Because all of the food was so good, this is for sure a place I would come back to. We'll probably chill by the pool while we wait on our food next time.

    Renelle W.

    Restaurants located in the lobby of hotels can be a hit or miss... my first experience dining at River's Edge was a hit! My only two problems are: 1. The parking. It's valet or face the downtown madness to find street parking. 2. Charging an additional $4 to make an old fashioned to the glass of liquor I bought. Otherwise, I went for restaurant week and enjoyed the experience. The shrimp flatbread, the Amish chicken, the scallops and "key lime pie" (which is really a cheesecake with key lime sauce) we're personally faves. Equally as wonderful was our server, Ben. He was such a joy! He made recommendations, he checked in with our table, pleasant to talk to. The views if you sit next to window are pleasant as well...overlooking the river walk and the watching the boats pass by was relaxing. I would return!

    Bill M.

    Bar right off the river walk. Nice place to stop and have a cocktail. You can get it to go too! Bartenders are good! Laid back vibe.

    Great setting, staff works hard and handles heavy crowd well. Waitress also very attentive and helpful.

    Chocolate churros with lemon dip sauce
    Brielle P.

    Cute little hotel bar and seating that is outdoors right on the water at the Marriott downtown Tampa. Staff wasn't too friendly but times are different now. The bartender helped me get a dessert order and hot tea to go to take up to my room. Hot tea selection is very minimal and my cup of hot water was half full. No decaf teas on hand. I ordered the chocolate churros and they were ice cold and served with a weird lemon dipping sauce that didn't really go with the chocolate. Very odd. However, I would not totally skip this place as there were lots of tv showing the football game and the bar itself was pretty busy and people seemed to be having a good time with drinks and the game. There are a lot of tables available all spread apart for social distancing.

    View across the river of the University of Tampa campus.
    Beth W.

    We had a fabulous dinner tonight. My husband and I had the Grouper encrusted with crab, my daughter had the grilled shrimp. All of us loved our meals. The sauce on the grouper was one that my husband couldn't get enough of. I thought he may start licking the plate! My daughter enjoyed the grilled shrimp. They had good flavor and their size was respectable for the portion size. Our server was attentive and helpful, both giving meal recommendations that were on point, along with ideas for activities for tomorrow. The view of the river walk was also a plus, even at night. We were a bit blown away at the experience at a hotel restaurant. It was a great decision.

    Restaurant Week menu
    Sara S.

    Lovely view overlooking the Hillsborough River! I visited for Tampa Bay Restaurant Week, so had a selection of 3 courses. The tuna poke tacos had a delicious mango salsa for a touch of tropical sweetness, and the scallops were seasoned perfectly. The regular dinner menu appeared to have rather limited options, but some good seafood choices and flatbreads. My server was welcoming and helpful, and had great menu suggestions.

    Blackened fish tacos
    Mandy D.

    They just redid the inside of the hotel and it looks great! Very cozy! The restaurant is tasty, but a little pricey! The blackened fish tacos are not the norm. They always have a huge piece of fish in them. They have some slaw in there with a tasty sauce. The salad is plentiful! I snuck a few sweet potato fries. They weren't on their game this time. They are usually a crowd favorite!!

    Kenny L.

    Great restaurant and bar! I loved the bar area as it comes with a nice view of the river front and have the option of taking your drinks outside. The drinks were reasonably priced. My husband and our friend had a margarita that was nicely made. I ordered a caipirinha as I noticed they had the Leblon, the alcohol that's used to make the Brazilian drink, and it was good! However, I didn't like that they had a premix of the lime and sugar but I get the complexity of it, but it was still good and strong! We had concierge breakfast and it was delicious! Great scrambled eggs with cheese and cubed ham, toast, oatmeal, juice and coffee. I didn't like that the concierge room is very small, so those with huge families take up most of the table and it was very cramped. The host in the concierge breakfast area was very nice! She always had a smile, greeted everyone and wished them a great day. The guy at the bar, although he was alone, kept his cool and was down to earth. Can't wait to go back.

    Steak Frites
    Kiva W.

    Solo dining on a Friday night was just what the doctor ordered. Treated myself to a steak dinner at this restaurant and was not disappointed. My server Sahara was so kind and friendly. We bonded over being mom's and she was happy I was able to enjoy some me time without having to share my food with my kids. I had a glass of red wine that paired well with my steak. I enjoyed the steak (I asked for medium temperature but got medium rare in my opinion). I liked the curly fries that came with it but the broccoli was too soggy for my taste. Next time I'll get the salad that comes with the meal instead of subbing it out for a vegetable. Typical hotel restaurant, not sure if I would stop in if I were not lodging at the Sheraton. Atmosphere is nice, they have large TV's to keep you entertained. Overall I enjoyed my meal.

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    Reliable inexpensive and clean. No problems, no miracles, cheap cab to Ybor. would stsy again if the situation dictated.

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