Had a wonderful dinner with good friends at The Riverview last weekend. We had never visited Cold Spring before and arrived early to walk Main Street and check out the place. We chatted with a couple of store owners, and they all recommended Riverview as the place to eat. We had already made reservations there weeks before. We loved the town and enjoyed the afternoon; we highly recommend spending a sunny summer or fall day there. Now about the restaurant. We were given a very good table in a private corner so that we could talk freely without disruption. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We never felt rushed. The ambiance is not the feature here, but there are nice river views and outdoor dining. We sat inside. The food was very good, even if not what I consider haute cuisine. For the first course, I had the watermelon and feta salad; it was nice and refreshing, even if the watermelon was a bit old. For the main course, I had a pork chop with a potato croquette, and my wife had the fish. We both enjoyed our dinners. We finished with two desserts: bread pudding and a Peach melba. Overall, I recommend the Riverview and will probably be back the next time we visit. If you do stop in, say hello to the bartender, Shauan-Michel. read more

Riverview was able to accommodate our group of 8 with no reservations on a busy night and everything was delicious!! Waitress was quick witted and anticipated our every need! read more

went hiking when it started pouring heavily so i decided to shelter inside the restaurant waiting for the rain to subside when the owner i assume gave me a spare umbrella for free! I will forever appreciate the kind gesture I was given!! will try their food next time i come here!! read more

Food quality / price (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is high quality roadside restaurant with a very nice view of the Hudson River and palisades. I had the Diablo Pizza with fresh green peppers and sliced meatball which was served hot and was delicious. The wife had the Crustless Quiche and loved it. The housemade bread served was unique and fantastic! The only negatives I experienced was a musty smell upon entering the premises that made me think maybe this place is only open seasonally, and the specialty cocktail I ordered was kinda small and didn't seem to have a full ounce of liquor. The service wax very good. read more

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We stopped at Riverview after visiting Storm King and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. Our server seemed annoyed from the beginning. When we started to order, she abruptly told us she would only take the order once we had decided on everything. Later, our watermelon salad arrived with two bugs In it (earwigs). We sent it back and someone who I believe was the owner/manager took it back and removed it from the bill (as they should have.) However, our server never acknowledged what had happened or apologized. The pizza was good but the experience left a bad taste in our mouth so it was hard to enjoy the view of the river. Would not recommend. read more

It was my first time here, and I'm so glad I came! They have a dog friendly seating area, the food was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly. My friend was able to bring her dog and he absolutely loved it too. They offered him water and even gave him some treats, which was so sweet. Just an FYI it is cash only, but there's an ATM available on-site. read more

Riverview Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

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Cold Spring, NY - the restaurant was quite full on a beautiful sunny weekend so we could not get one of the tables with a view of the Hudson River (albeit over a parking lot), but they were able to quickly seat us. My fish & shellfish stew was full of seafood and tasty. My husband ordered the San Damiano Pizza with beefsteak tomatoes. While the tomatoes looked beautiful and appetizing, it was better in concept than execution, as they let out a lot of liquid, making the pizza unfortunately rather soggy. The menu changes seasonally and offers a variety of surf, turf, pastas, brick oven pizzas, as well as vegetarian options. Service was good - family friendly and they even gave my toddler a cute little mushroom sippy cup. Note they're cash only. read more

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A gem of a local restaurant in Cold Spring, NY. Great for the locals and for folks up here for hiking and visiting the area. Attentive, friendly service which makes you feel welcome. Go for the outdoor seating during sunset. The views of the Hudson river, mountains in cold spring while the sun sets in the area makes for a wonderful ambiance with your meal. Fresh tasty items. Go for the tender pork chop, the tuna tartar with avocado, and any of the fresh seafood pasta dishes. Had a wonderful meal here and will be back. read more

We had the most fabulous dinner here tonight, we are in town with our parents for Father's Day and came here based on a recommendation from our Airbnb host. Our server Laurie was so incredible, amazing service, and delightful. She was life changing. She took tonight from an ordinary experience to a special one. Our food was also very good. delicious pizza dough, pork special, and curried cauliflower pasta. thank you riverview we had such a fabulous time! read more

Came here after a hike on the Bull Hill Short loop. Very welcoming staff, and excellent service! We were seated toward the outside which offered a beautiful view of the river. However, there were a lot of bugs on the window sill (didn't bother me TOO much though). Our server was super nice and all staff kept our ice water constantly refilled. We ordered the fried calamari, Diablo pizza, and baked chicken. I loved the calamari! The Chinese mayo sauce was sooo good. Pizza was not bad, sauce was bright and tangy. The chicken was not bad either. The mash and gravy alongside it was very good! They accept Venmo, cash, check and have an ATM machine in case you need cash! read more

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Food is mediocre, service is good,. Salads are skippy and unimpressive not to mention overpriced . Wine is ok and you are better off sticking to pizza. Menu is limited and boring . It's not for those looking for cuisine, it's fast food cooking at cuisine prices. read more

We went here for Mother's Day a day early with 17 people! Jim, the owner was so nice to accommodate our large party. The food was amazing, especially the Faroe Island Salmon with miso and ginger along with their vegetable fried rice! My husband had steak which he raved about ! The desserts were to die for and so unique! I promise you will not be disappointed if you book a table here! Best restaurant around!! Thanks again Jim for an amazing dinner experience! read more

The owner met us at the front door and was super friendly. She gave us a spot right near the widow for a beautiful view of the river and mountains blanketed with autumn leaves. We ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. It was topped with basil and ricotta cheese. The ricotta on Eggplant Parmesan was a new experience for me. But it was all very delicious! I must say, the eggplant skin was a little tough to chew on at times which could probably be mitigated by a slightly thinner cut. Other than that I loved every bite! I would definitely eat here again and next time I am in the Hudson Valley I definitely will. Yum!!!! read more

Riverview Restaurant - Eggplant Parmesan - New American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

The food was delicious, and the price was right. The view was spectacular, and the service excellent. Love the decor. Our table was an occupied when we came, and we were a little rake so we had drinks at the bar. We are in the river room and were not disappointed. Got the fish cakes with Cesar salad and the portions were generous and the food was delicious. We ordered a primavera pizza too, but could have skipped it. However, it was delicious. This place is totally worth it, and treats you right. Definitely going again! read more

This is the first suggested waterfront restaurant when we searched up the town. So we went right after our trekking trip at Mt Taurus. We came as walked in. Though we were seated right away , of course , with no reservation at all,we were seated all the way in the back. The purpose of coming hear for a view became useless. Food was good. Service was great. We had great wait staff. He deserved our more than 20% service tip. One star less review for our table location, our view -restroom ! Parking is a little struggle. Full when we arrived . The next parking spot is the city sponsored lot, you need to have an app to parked your car in the premises. Close to the train station. Walking distance to the Main Street. It is a cash only restaurant. read more

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Everyone mentions this in their reviews, so I'm going to put it at the top: Cash only! They do have an ATM out front for anyone who misses that, but good to plan ahead. Have been here a few times, and always been happy with what we've had. They have a deceptively large menu -- there's the standard menu, and then a specials menu which is kind of another whole menu. The food is always fresh and prepared well; the servers always kind, good and helpful. If you're a meat eater, I've enjoyed their steak and burger options. Their french fries are what you'd expect with steak frites; thin but flavorful and not greasy at all. Great standard in town to go back to again and again. read more

Riverview Restaurant - If you sit by the window, this is the river(ish) view. The parking lot aspect truly didn't bother us; the sky and mountains never disappoint - New American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

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Beautiful Ambience! The food was excellent as well as the staff and mama and will definitely be back!

Came here on a cold day and was seated in the tent area which was quite chilly, even with my coat on. The pizza I got wasn't great, and tasted like something I could have made myself (I am not a good cook). read more

Riverview Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

The super cute family-owned restaurant is filled with beautiful people who welcome you like someone is welcoming you at your home. My husband bought me here while we were driving around cold spring to celebrate our engagement anniversary. We came here only for a pizza but we stayed for the desserts and we were so happy about our decision. We tried fungi pizza that came with mushrooms and spinach - the taste was very subtle and the crust was so good. It almost felt like we were eating a naan pizza. Niyomi suggested us to try tiramisu and it was soo good. She bought us a tiny dessert tasting platter that had Gianduja, Keylime pie with yummy raspberry sauce, Egg Nog creme brûlée (so delicious) and Semi sweet chocolate mousse. We are surely going back! Also, if you go around sunsets you can enjoy your dinner with very beautiful view. read more

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READ HERE !! READ HERE!! They accept Venmo. Venmo is accepted !! Where to begin? First off, location. This restaurant is located perfectly for easy access from either Cold Springs village or from any of the various hiking trails that end at Cold Spring Next up, service: our server was fantastic, but I've forgotten her name !! You'll notice on the menu that they only take cash or checks - but this isn't strictly true, as we were leaving due to not having any cash our waitress let us know they'd also except Venmo. I ordered the Diablo pizza, while my mouth tasting companion () ordered the sirloin burger )( a daily specials. He wasn't able to give a tin of feedback, but certainly felt satisfied I ordered my pizza without bell peppers (sorry, you didn't make the cut peppers), it was pretty good!! Listen, would I write home about the food I ate here? No. Would I recommend taking the train for the sole purpose of getting a bite to eat here? Absolutely not. Would I mention this spot if someone asked where to get food in Cold Springs? Sure. Now, our waitress was confident that this was the best restaurant in Cold Springs. I don't doubt it, but not because this place is strong - because the rest of the place is decent at best. read more

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Rude service -- We were a little early for our 6 pm reservation. There were only two other people in the restaurant. On the way to our seats we asked the hostess if we could have a table by the window. She said they were reserved but would ask, and we sat in the seats she showed us. About two minutes later , another hostess sat two people at the table next to us. Remember now, there were only two other people in the restaurant. The couple seated next to us asked if they could sit by the window at which the point that hostess gave a curt "nope" response. At that my friend and I just got up and walked out. I did ignore the reviews about rude service when I made the reservation, but I should have paid attention. Never again. read more

We stopped by for dinner while in the area and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. There's not much in this area so it's a small pool. We also didn't have a reservation so didn't get one of the tables by the window. Food was good and service was fine. Cash only but there's an ATM by the bar. read more

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Happy friendly place food is great river view which is always great also. Service is good food comes out hot

Incredible view, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food was beyond my expectations! Seafood and pasta are my favorites and they are experts at both! Run don't walk to this gem. read more

Fabulous! Great service and the food selection was excellent. Cash only which we knew going in based on reviews.

New favorite spot in Cold Spring. Stopped in for a drink and ended up getting a few apps. Amazing!! Can't wait to go back. read more

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The waiter was extremely nice and did a great job HOWEVER!! The hostess?? Was very rude and racist. The host and hostess are white and we were the only POC people dining. The hostess gave us attitude when we asked if we can eat by the window of the view, she said no that they are saving it for people who made a reservation for fathers day. We made one for fathers day too!! Crazy part was the table we asked for, the people never came! So we could have sat there. After that she went to check on all the other tables but ours. Also the food was mid nothing stood out and the gelato was not gelato but geocery store ice cream. read more

I was there with a group. The food was fantastic. The staff was even better. So impressive.

We found this place by chance on yelp as we were looking for a lunch place after hiking and before going to Storm King. They had covered outdoor seating, but it was a cold day, so I was still pretty cold sitting outside. Distanced and limited capacity indoor seating is also available. We shared the fried calamari to start. This was served quickly after we ordered, and came with an Asian influenced sauce. The calamari was delicious and perfectly cooked. For mains, my husband had the ricotta ravioli, while I had the eggplant parm. Both the mains were good, satisfying and flavoursome. Mine tasted like the heavier of the two dishes, with a heaping of cheese atop the eggplant slices. The service was very friendly and efficient. Prices were decent. Would recommend this place for a meal in Cold Spring area. read more

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Riverview restaurant was such a delight. Right off the bat..... THIS IS A CASH ONLY establishment. However, they have an ATM, on premises. The complimentary bread was very good. Here's point thing that I LOVE about complimentary bread...... when it's served with soft, and perfectly salted, butter, you're getting another Yelp star, right off the bat. When I don't have to sit on the frozen butter squares, that's a plus. We started with the Cuban Black Bean Soup. The soup had a bit of soft cheese, which blended in perfectly with the soup, and added to the deliciousness. Our entrees were the Cheese Ravioli and the Fungi Pizza. My daughter's favorite dish is Cheese Ravioli. She said, that this cheese ravioli was on the level of her favorite, which is at Serendipity III, NYC. The staff were constantly checking on us and filling our water glasses. Mindy, our server, was EXCEPTIONAL. She made sure that we were comfortable throughout every course and always smiling. If you're ever lucky to have her, you'll be treated like royalty. I highly recommend this restaurant and will DEFINITELY return, when we revisit Stonecrop Gardens, in the summer and fall. read more

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We came here for a celebratory dinner on our first ever trip to cold spring. We were very impressed with everything we had. We each had a baked clam to start. My dining partner and I both had specials for dinner - mine was a seafood pasta and his was a stuffed flounder. Everything was great but the stuffed flounder was a real stand out! We were also very impressed by the bread pudding we shared for dessert. The wine selection isn't huge, but we both had a very nice rose. Overall, we really enjoyed it and will definitely return next time we're in cold spring. read more

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Wonderful view and ambiance. The table we were sitting at were very small and we struggled getting all the dishes on it. The food was good not great, we all felt it needed more flavor in general. Worth a stop for the view read more

I recently stopped off here after a hike, the price was insane and the food was just meh. I ordered a ravioli because i was curious how it was. The ravioli wasn't that great. Barely any ricotta in it whatsoever. The sauce was also just mediocre. For 6 ravioli it came out to $20. What a ripoff.. i' read more

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We decided to dine here specifically for the Riverview room with reservations but they seated our large party of 9 in the main dining room. You can still have a view depending on where you're seated. Service was stellar. Unfortunately, food was very subpar--overpriced Italian dishes. A dish of eggplant and cheese shouldn't cost $18. Two pieces of short ribs was $28 with some potatoes and carrots. The bread was very dense and nicely seasoned. The consensus was unanimous. We ordered dessert and one of them was missed so we canceled it, however the server ended up giving it to us in a baggie to go for FREE! read more

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A couple of friends and I were in the area because we went for a hike @ Breakneck Ridge. After a few hours completing this hike, we decided to find a local place to eat. Of course we had to look for something with a view :) Riverview was really close to where we were at the end of the hike, it's by the water so we decided to come here. It was pretty busy so we had to wait about 10 mins or so prior to being seated. We were able to get a seat in the front/outside area which was nice because we had somewhat of a nice view (the parking lot is the main view, then the water/mountain). Server was good, food was good, drinks were okay. read more

I visited the restaurant on Wed, 1/29/2020 with my wife for lunch and was very satisfied with the service, ambiance and food. Once I arrived I was greeted by an elderly gentleman who I believe is the owner. He gave us a table facing the Hudson River and the mountains. Even though we had to be indoors due to the cold temperature we were still able to enjoy the view. The area is really quiet, it's the perfect place to spend the day and take a break from the NYC rush. Our waiter Manuel was very friendly and attentive. For lunch we ordered the sirloin burger and the Basilicata pizza and shared both. (They we're about $15 each). Both were very tasty. I had 2 draft beers (about 6.75 each). Since I live in NYC the prices are reasonable but it may be a little expensive if you live upstate. As other reviewers have mentioned they don't accept credit cards but they have an ATM machine and if I'm not mistaken they will reimburse you the $2.00 fee. I brought cash so I didn't have to use it. I definitely recommend this place. Thank you Manuel for the great service and pleasant conversation. read more

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Just not good. A very limited menu, inattentive staff and subpar food. The mussels were mushy and the broth was extremely salty. Weird pricing when in the restaurant one pizza is in the 18 to 19 dollar range and if you take it to go, two pizzas are less then 25 bucks... It made me not want to order a pizza in the restaurant. And cash only?? No thanks.. won't be going back. read more

The view can't be beat. Too bad the food is barely edible. Our hostess and bussers were very nice, but our waiter was not very friendly and never checked to see how our food turned out. The burger and fries looked good but the meat and cheese were subpar, and the fries were soggy and lacking flavor. The basket of bread was delicious, but not enough to bring us back. read more

Run, and owned by a local family, this is where families who reside in the village truly eat, at the bar, in dining room, solarium with stunning views of Storm king Mountain, across the Hudson River at it narrowest point. Seasonal back terrace is heaven on hot day with melon, goat cheese salad , as the sun sets in the Highlands. Not where you go for first romantic date, where you go for life, or if lucky, they have room for your family. Lori (co-owner) will ensure your seated in best possible spot, scanning all potential areas 3 visible from one spot, and you child, will be kindly welcomed, to eat his first homemade cheese ravioli. His review at 5 - 6 was, "Is this heaven?" We value food not filled with chemicals, the amazingly loyal staff, as it's truly a family business. Casual day time outside. Cocktail formal polite on evenings or in the formal areas, but jeans with tennis shoes are fine, simply not the normal wear in more "formal" indoor rooms. Husband Jim Ely is the soul of the town. Donating to so many fundraisers, amazed how they juggle it all. Perfect place after hike on back terrace at 25, to a formal brunch for your grandmother, family, friends, after a special event or the church just several blocks away. Though religion is never pushed or discussed in such a unique spot of both beauty, geological, historical, layers floating around you as you dine on homemade cucumber soup, no one can ever equal. Lobster bisque in ur bathrobe, looking at Central Park, is hard to equate, such different settings, however that historic. read more

Stopped by this place because of the great reviews. I was in cold springs after a long day of hiking. A couple of things made me remove stars from my review. One was that the place didn't seem so hospitable. I had to ask for menus and tables sat down after our table and the wait staff took their orders before ours. I also dislike that this place doesn't accept credit cards. For a fancy place with kind of pricy entrees, you would think they would accept credit cards. The food was mediocre. The table bread was good. It was a soft warm focaccia bread. I had the penne with chicken and the dish seemed to lack veggies. A couple of pieces of broccoli doesn't cut it. My friends had the sirloin burger and that seemed tasty but the fries are shoe string size which I'm not a fan of. read more

Riverview Restaurant - Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York