This place is a hidden gem! Beautiful location overlooking the river with a great outdoor patio. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding! The catfish, okra and hush puppies were enjoyed by all! Thanks for the great experience! read more

Interesting excursion for a day trip! Lotsa customers. Bit of a wait. On the River. Nice people good food. Enjoyed it and will return.

Food was great , service was fast and always nice ans reapectful. The atmoshere is a nice fakily resturant plus the decor is a little italian , drawings . A little differant but all in all a gd to place to sit and have a nice italian dinner . read more

Parking lot was pretty crowded. Good sign. We sat outside on their deck. Beautiful river view while we ate. I had grilled shrimp and fried okra and my colleague had grilled catfish. We both really enjoyed our lunch. read more

The food and service are great! Sit outside if the weather is nice. I love the catfish and my wife usually orders the pork loin.

Wow..... I don't even know what to say. I don't know if the staff was being shifted around or what happened. Was seated and given kids menus but no adult menus... ok... 20 minutes goes by.... I'm by the waitress station mind you.... And crickets..... finally get a menu and put our whole order in..... food starts coming out... so I'm good... then crickets.... Other waitress start asking if we need anything because it's been another 20 minutes and no refill. The runners did a great job. Food was delicious. I get it's a busy Sunday but don't seat people if you're not ready for them. Hanna is hands down the best waitress and will only be seated in her section from now on. Wow.... Like it got to the point I noticed everyone around me just getting up and going to the bar asking for help so I know it wasn't just me. read more

One of my favorite spots to eat when I can afford it , best catfish around and great view

We love this place! They have great food but also the outdoor seating and view of the water is amazing! We've always had great service as well! Delicious steak, fish and chicken! We've been here a bunch of times! And we will definitely be back! read more

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Had lunch with a relative I hadn't seen in several years. It was a great experience. Food as always great. Joyce our server was very attentive and prompt. read more

I last reviewed Riverview Restaurant and Marina in 2017 and gave it three stars. Now, it's better and the food is great. We had two-piece catfish dinners. We have been there several times in the past year and we enjoy it. Our waitress was Abby, who was new and did a nice job. We always go early so we can get a seat by the windows looking out over the river. There were a couple of big boats tied up at the dock which we enjoyed looking at. The only thing to watch for is the way that they sell a mixed drink. My companion usually gets a vodka tonic. The waitress will ask you if want it in a short glass or tall. The tall is a double, but they don't tell you that. The first time she got the tall glass and the cost was $25.00! Even a single is $12.69, only two dollars less than a catfish dinner. We'll be back. read more

This is a hidden gem. I hate to even leave a review because I don't want this place to change because of more customers. The fried catfish and grilled shrimp are amazing. The turnip greens and okra are perfect. The prices are decent and you can't beat the ambience, it's right in the Cumberland River. read more

Venue is nice. Service was poor, server forgot to put in order, fruit flies in my potato salad read more

Riverview Restaurant & Marina - Potato salad - New American Near Me - Ashland City, Tennessee

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Ohhh my goodness! The food was amazing! The staff were so friendly and on point! And what a beautiful restaurant inside and out! There is so much history to the business too, such a wonderful experience! I will definitely be going back again! read more

Good food, friendly service, nice view! You can enjoy your meal on the comfortable patio. You can even dock your boat and enjoy a lunch as you have a fun day on the river. read more

This restaurant is the bomb. There Patty Melt is so good it didn't have a chance.And to be able to sit and watch the boats go by is an added treat. Tha prices are not to bad either.. read more

I love the clam strip basket. They used to have a salad bar but not anymore since covid. Still though, always fresh salad.. White beans are amazing! In house chow chow goes great on the grilled pork chops and white beans.. I love watching the river as I eat..family oriented as well. Always clean and friendly service. read more

Always looking for somewhere new and hadn't known much about Ashland City. We found this gem overlooking the Cumberland River. Great seafood! My wife had crab cakes and I had the NOLA BBQ shrimp, which was very much like what I've had when in NOLA. There is a patio with an outdoor bar. Great waitstaff. Obviously popular locally, it was packed on a Sunday at lunch time! Would definitely return. read more

Great food and fast service. We enjoyed the river view from our stable. My catfish was fresh and had a good flavor. read more

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What an amazing find in Ashland City just a short 30 minute drive from downtown. On the river so the ambiance is breathtaking and so peaceful. The outdoor patio dining space was so relaxing wirh the view is the water and the bridge. Boats coming and going as you can tie up in their dock. Big barges going down the river too. They even had twinkle lights when it got dark. The food was absolutely divine! The service was top notch! Our server was Cat and she was the best! She made suggestions based on our dietary restrictions and was spot on! Their "pork loin/grilled pork chop was so tender and flavorful. The grilled shrimp tasted fresh and cooked perfectly. The sides were paired perfectly with a huge hot baked potato, slaw, white beans, hush puppies and green beans. We even splurged wirh their famous chocolate cake. We will be back! Great place to take friends. A hidden gem! read more

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Came in for a quick lunch. The view was nice and peaceful. The food was okay. There was nothing that really stood out that we ordered. The burger had good flavor but was very thin. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were reasonable. read more

After seeing Ms. Cheap (on Talk of the Town) at the this restaurant with the news anchor, we decided to take a 1 hour drive to check it out. The food was average at best. The turnip greens tasted like they came from a can, or they were old. The Cole slaw was good. The catfish was good but not great. Our waitress, Hannah was pleasant and very accommodating. Employees in the restaurant were not friendly and not pleasant to us, at all. We did not enjoy the experience for such a long drive and won't go back. read more

I love this place. I like to sit by the window and watch the birds. There are pictures done by local artists that change from time to time. The food is like home! Makes you feel comfortable and warm inside. The staff are kind and some know how to make you laugh or keep up with your family member that has all the jokes. LOL good people and good good!!!! The view though!!!! this is my place when I just want to relax and let things go. read more

It is a nice summer sunny early afternoon and I miss the water so I decided to take the hour drive to Ashland city, a place. I've never visited since I've lived here in Tennessee and I stumbled across Riverview restaurant and I couldn't be more pleased! I had a nice table overlooking the water and it's so tranquil and quiet it's fantastic. The inside is busy and bustling, which tells me I made a good choice. Getting fried clam strips and crabcakes I am more than pleased sitting outside on the wood deck. You can sort of transport yourself to the clam bars in the northeast. Obviously it's on a lake so I'm not quite the same but the kindness of the servers in the welcoming atmosphere can be beat!! southern hospitality, and charm definitely on display from the second. You walk in the door my first trip. I'm without a doubt not my last I will be coming here. Frequently beautiful place for alfresco experience... A+. read more

Riverview Restaurant & Marina - Fried clams - New American Near Me - Ashland City, Tennessee

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We ate at Riverview about 2 weeks ago and it was one of the worst meals we have ever had. The only thing fit to eat was the slaw. The catfish had been sliced so thin that all you could taste was the batter. The fish was so thin you could probably see through it and the white beans were mush. We will never go back. read more

They need better people answering the phone! Bad attitude and very rude. I called this afternoon 11/2.

Not the upscale place we expected, but in a good way. The staff was friendly and attentive. The prices were good. The menu was smaller than than expected though. The setting was great. We'll go back. read more

The food is mediocre. The atmosphere is not nice like you would expect it to be. It feels like youre walking into an uncle buds. WHICH IS FINE but not what I was going for read more

Great catfish and hush puppies. The banana pudding is the real deal --no instant pudding here.

This place is popping on a Friday night. Expect southern comfort food with a casual, lodge cafeteria-esque ambience. It's right by the river so if the weather is nice, I'd recommend sitting outside. The view is lovely. Food wise, I recommend the combo of here you can pick either two or three mains with two sides. I was pleasantly surprised by the pork loin, which was tender and flavorful. The fried okra came in a generous portion and the crab cake was small but loaded with flavor. The slaw is mayo based and on the sweeter side. Green beans were very flavorful as well. The loaded potato is definitely loaded with toppings and very filling. The bam bam shrimp is mayo heavy, sweet with a tiny kick. The banana pudding felt more like a trifle than a pudding. You can really taste the taste the wafers, which is a fun texture. Service was good and food was solid. read more

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A solid, 3 star restaurant. Really friendly service, excellent view of the water, relatively solid menu options. The entrees we had were both really good (the fish and the chicken on rolls). The sides, in my opinion, were of the buffet/cafeteria/canned variety. Not bad but nothing to write home about. Some dessert options looked tempting as did drink options. I'll be back for another lunch or happy hour, for sure. read more

Nice relaxing ambiance with good food at great prices. Service was friendly and attentive.

Loved the location. It's on the river and has tons of outdoor and indoor seating. The food was very good. We had catfish po-boys with fried okra and white beans. Had a really nice lunch outside here on a beautiful Spring day. Can't wait to do it again. read more

Riverview Restaurant & Marina - Catfish po-boy with fried okra and white beans. Delicious. - New American Near Me - Ashland City, Tennessee

I had the fried catfish and crab cake with fries and fried okra. A-maz-ing! The hush puppies were great as well! We had Bailey as our server and she was fantastic! She was very friendly and helpful. We got some key lime pie to go and I can't wait to eat it when we get home. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Food quality is excellent -- most everything is handcrafted in the kitchen. Location is nice -- nestled along the West side of the Cumberland River across the bridge from downtown Ashland City. Service team is well trained and work well together -- starting drink orders until waitperson is free. Catfish is the centerpiece of the menu -- but we veered towards the shrimp dishes which were pretty dang good! Adult beverages are available. During the prime time tourist season when the docks are full -- the massive outdoor deck with bar is open. read more

Riverview Restaurant & Marina - New American Near Me - Ashland City, Tennessee

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There was a bit of a wait for Sunday brunch, but worth the wait. Food & service were excellent. Reasonably priced and great ambiance. Highly recommended!!! read more

Out riding our bikes one Saturday band stopped in for lunch. The folks were nice and sitting on the deck with a view of the river was relaxing after a few hours of riding. The food was spot on, there was 7 of us and no one was disappointed. The only disappointment was we didn't have room to try more items off the menu. If ever back in the neighborhood it will be our 1st stop for lunch and a cold beer read more

My sister and I ate here for the first time back in November on a cold, windy day. We wanted to sit outside and didn't regret it, as the view of the river is quite peaceful. Our server was very charismatic and attentive. We both ordered the catfish and shrimp plate with two sides. All of it was delicious except the white beans that weren't seasoned enough (per the sister). The catfish and hush puppies were very flavorful and decadent. For dessert, we split a hot fudge cake that could have used a bit more fudge sauce. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal, nice ambience, and great service. We will definitely be back here again after another hike in the future. read more

Riverview Restaurant & Marina - Hot fudge cake. We ordered it as we haven't had one in years. Not the best but not bad. - New American Near Me - Ashland City, Tennessee

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Wonderful atmosphere, limited menu but decent food. Service is always great! We like to stop and dock our boat. Only issue is they do not allow dogs on the outdoor patio read more

The first place we went out to eat since the virus shut everything down. They were practicing social distancing and the wait time was 30 minutes on Sunday afternoon. It wasn't the best catfish dinner I've ever had, but it was good enough. I liked that we came in on our boat and got a table outside. The next time I eat here, I plan to try their shrimp poboy. read more

Riverview Restaurant & Marina - 2 pc catfish dinner with hush puppies, cole slaw, and fried okra. - New American Near Me - Ashland City, Tennessee

Riverview Restaurant & Marina gets 5 stars from me for one reason.... Broiled Catfish! No question, they have the best in the Nashville area. I go here at least once a week just to get broiled catfish with green beans and hush puppies (also both excellent). True, the menu is otherwise fairly limited and some of the items are there to appeal to tourists, but that's not the point. Any place that can consistently have one entree that is hands down the best in town gets 5 stars from me. Riverview also has a couple of home made deserts when in season. The Pumpkin pie is especially awesome. Be sure to get window table. The view of the Cumberland river truly lives up to the Restaurant's name... read more