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Riverside Grill

100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN
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Ranked #6 of 42 restaurants in Oak Ridge
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Huntingdon, TN
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We went with a group of 38 people while touring the Oak Ridge area. We called in ahead and were seated in groups of 8, 6 and 4. Our servers were attentive, the service was timely and the prices are reasonable. Everything about the place was excellent. Excellent location, atmosphere, food, and the staff was very accommodating. A very pleasant... More

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San Francisco, CA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was here in March with business colleagues. There were 20 or so in our group and everyone had a good meal. The service was excellent and staff very friendly and efficient . My salmon was very good, tender and fresh. Tech surprise to me was the dessert, I never expected it but the key lime pie was delicious, Tart... More

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53 reviews 53 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

My wife and I visited Riverside during a recent business trip. We sat on the patio and its was great! Nice view of river and weather was perfect. Wait staff was very attentive and pleasant , I had filet kabobs with wild rice and house salad and my wife had blackened grouper with fresh green beans and salad. We both... More

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Schererville, Indiana
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25 reviews 25 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Riverside's fish & chips uses grouper - not an unnamed white fish. It was the best fish & chips I ever ate. The batter was light and crispy. The fish moist and flaky. It was hot when it arrived at the table and stayed hot. The fries were thin - just like I like them - and hot. The outside... More

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Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We ordered burgers instead of the buffet, and waited a LONG time. The restaurant wasn't half full, but the waitress seemed extremely harried. The food was very good, but we waited again for the check. Probably an hour and a half in the restaurant to order, eat and pay for two burgers. Very nice setting by the river, and the... More

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Tennessee
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

This could be a shining gem, located riverside, with outdoor seating. The management has turned over, and the food is not exceptional. The prices are high for the quality. Such a shame. They could be so very special....... So, if you don't mind spending a lot of money to sit by a beautiful river, and eat ordinary food. You will... More

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Not much to say other than the place is impressive by Oak Ridge standards. The food quality is very good and the atmosphere is lovely. The view of the lake is very nice on days that the weather cooperates. We did not have a reservation but we didn't have to wait very long in the bar until our table was... More

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Harleysville, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Impressive menu and food quality very good. We had lunch at a non-busy time so service was very good. Manager took the time to find out how our meal was which was a nice touch. I would go again.

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Clinton, TN
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I hadn't been to Riverside Grille since the change in ownership. The staff is friendly and the food is good. I wouldn't say it's the best food in the world but I enjoyed it. The view, as always, is wonderful. I will go back. The problems I have with the place are non food related. Their garish digital sign by... More

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Clinton TN
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44 reviews 44 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This was my first time back since new management took over. The service was much better and the servers paid attention to the customers. Great improvement over our fist visit 2 years ago. We refused to go back because it was so awful. The new management is why we decided to give it another chance. Glad we did. I had... More

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