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Riverview

2-01 50th Ave., Queens, NY, 11101
at 2nd St.
718-392-5000

5.9 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
55% Would you go back?
55% Would you take a date?
22% Would you take kids?
44% Would you go on business?
44% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.9
Service: 6.0
Décor: 7.2
Value: 5.2
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Don't Visit this Place...

ajp_12 from 10003 | Posted on 8/10/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 2
Service: 1
Décor: 2
Value: 1

We thought we were either in the “twilight zone” or on an episode of “Punked”. We went on a Saturday, during Brunch at 12:30pm. Before entering we looked at the menu and saw that they had burgers and sandwiches. Once seated and drinks ordered, we looked at the menu at the table and no such burgers nor sandwiches were to be found. The menu had dinner items. Who eats lobster and pork chops at 12:30 in the afternoon. Before I go on I must say that we did ask both the waiter and the hostess if the restaurant served burgers. We were told that the menu (menu with burgers and sandwiches) was only for the weekdays. We decided to just have salads. As we waited for the salads, we saw burgers being served to two other customers. I asked another waiter about the burger question and he stated that they did serve burgers but it was upon request. Well, I did inquire about it, but I guess I was supposed to have a magic word or something. We didn’t bring it up with our waiter nor the hostess as to not be confrontational.

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

just don't go

david17 from 10022 | Posted on 8/17/08

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 4
Service: 2
Décor: 6
Value: 3

bad service and management don't want to split the bill into more than 2 credit cards charge 20% tips whereas it's written 18% on the menu!!!

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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

My favorite place in the neighborhood.

jessica457 from 07090 | Posted on 12/11/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 8

Very cool place to go. The food is good and you can eat at the bar or in the lounge if you just want a qucik bite. My favorite bar food is the prime rib sandwich. My favorite thing from the regular menu is the filet mignon and the chicken pouti. I eat here or order take out at least once a week and have never had a bad meal. The sunday brunch is pretty good too!

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73 out of 159 people found this review helpful.

Great place. Great menu. Good service.

fantasticfoodie from 11209 | Posted on 12/11/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

I just moved into the building and ate at Riverview for the first time the other night. It's a beautiful space. The menu delivers a french/cajun flair to traditional american dishes. The bar and lounge are very cool with funky music pumping and great cocktails. Our waiter, Ranu was very attentive and knowledgeable. I had a terrific rack of lamb and my wife had a wonderful chicken dish. The wine list was very complimentary to the menu. I eat out at least 5 times a week and will deffinately be returning often!

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81 out of 140 people found this review helpful.

the best view and food in long island city

kador from 11377 | Posted on 11/8/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

last saturday i went to riverview with my girgfriend for dinner and to tell you the truth i had the rock of lamp and she had lobster ravioli. i told everyone i kenw, food this amazing should be shared .the staf they are beautiful ,they make you feel like you dinnig in their home. the best view of manhattan, great place!!!!

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121 out of 212 people found this review helpful.

GREAT VIEW, GREAT FOOD,

MSLMK1 from 11368 | Posted on 11/2/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 10

MY WIFE SURPRISED ME THIS PAST SATURDAY FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY.THE SERVICE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WAS IMPECIBLE. I HAD THE SEA BASS AND IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME. MY WIFE SCALLOPS WERE FANTASTIC AS WELL. THE MAITER DE CAME BY TO ASK HOW OUR MEAL WAS AND WHEN MY WIFE TOLD HEM IT WAS OUR ANNIVERSARY , HE CAME BACK WITH TWO GLASSES OF CHAMPAGNE. IT WAS AN AWESOME EVENING AND WILL RETURN VERY SOON!!!!

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94 out of 194 people found this review helpful.

Beautiful view of Midtown, but awful food

foodieonekanobi from 11375 | Posted on 10/2/07

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 4
Décor: 5
Value: 2

I've been here three times strictly for the view (which is superior to the one from the Brooklyn Promenade). The food is generally sluggish, not fresh, and all-around pretty boring. If management toned down the menu and used better ingredients, this restaurant could be a real gem in a blossoming neighborhood...

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129 out of 287 people found this review helpful.

Ive had better fish at Burger king

uginuts from 11104 | Posted on 8/18/07

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 3
Décor: 5
Value: 1

Its pretty bad when one orders fish and it turns out to be frozen tv dinner fish as it was stated it was stuffed fllunder with crab meat. What they misinformed me not to mention was that it was stuffed with polk fish as in fake crab sticks, like they use to make california rolls. The fish tasted like it had been frozen for months. No salt or pepper or any other seasonings. One good thing about this meal? the cheesecake was good, but it turned out to be a $45 dollar cheese cake as this is how much my lunch cost me. Woujd i ever return? NOOOOOOOOOOO WAyyyyyyyyyy

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135 out of 278 people found this review helpful.

Avoid the food

kingsantiago from 10471 | Posted on 8/1/07

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 5
Décor: 7
Value: 3

I saw the NYMag review, checked out the website then booked a table. I followed up to ensure that we would have an outdoor table, and got a confirmation. We were running a little late, so I called to let them know -- no prob, your table will be ready for you. We got there, and guess what? Our table was not ready. We spent more than 30 mins in the lounge before our table was ready, yet the outdoor seating was not at full capacity. When we finally got our table, our server was nice but inexperienced. What really tanked it for us was the food -- the filet mignon and the t-bone were nowhere near better restaurant quality. Both cuts were very tough and excessively marbled and had to be sent back. Stick with drinks at the bar if you must, where you can enjoy some good live jazz.

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83 out of 225 people found this review helpful.

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