The River & Sandbar

50 Riverbank Rd, Batesville
(870) 793-7000

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Jennifer Davidek

The food wasn't prepared how we ordered it. My husband ordered chicken Alfredo with extra sauce, I ordered cajun chicken fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli. Both lacked flavor. They forgot to make mine Cajun so they just brought out a small bowl of Cajun seasoning. It was very overpriced and was not quality food. This is the 2nd time we have been there and both experiences have been the same.

Mike Gall Sr.

Neat place on the river. I had drinks only.
Bobbie was an excellent server! Drinks overpriced, and the way they are presented on the receipt is confusing. Oh well!

Jackie Sent

It was our waitresses first day and I don't she had ever served before. No refills, missing food, and she only checked on us once. I got a mixed drink and it was watered down and just tasted like pineapple. She did refund that which is why i gave it 2 stars. I got a Philly cheese and salad. Never got the salad until I mentioned it as I was about to leave. Buddy had a burger and fries. The fries were good but over all the experience was expensive and disappointing.

When I go out I expect to eat food I can not cook at home. The price, location, and taste lead me to the conclusion its aimed towards older people that golf and can't handle much flavor or spice.

I encourage the restaurant to bring in a chef to work over the menu, and train for better service.

Gentry Hipp

It was good but the chicken was almost rubbery. Over all would go back.

Will Smith

Long wait for an overpriced, charred steak. Gave it another chance after year after year of disappointment. Should have known what I was in for. Would rather eat a hot dog from Casey’s

BRYAN NORRIS

Everything seems premade and just warmed up, no flavor.

Charles Falgout

The views from this place is absolutely amazing. I have given it more chances than I should have, only because of the view. Service has been good most of the time, I’ve gone for just a drink which was a great experience. The problem is, as great as the location is the food is just Ok. It’s bland, soulless and is as if you were eating in a hospital cafeteria. Worse it’s priced like it should taste good. I’ve tried multiple things from their menu, stay away from any beef. They have absolutely no idea how to grill a steak, the prime rib was a joke. Go there have a drink, enjoy the view and just get an appetizer. Your palate and wallet will thank you!

Jade Luedy

Great place to stop to eat!! River view is awesome!!

Daniel Tibbie

Service was slow and I had to go find the server for a refill. Food was lacking spice. was not impressed at all.

Danny Nicholson

We really enjoyed our delicious meal while visiting the Christmas lights. The restaurant was very busy but the wait was not too bad at all and the free appetizer was very nice.

mark jenkins

I called in an order for hamburger steak cooked med after I got home and cut into it I wouldn't even call it rare more like way under cooked. I called the restaurant and honestly the lady that I spoke with didn't seem concerned at all about the hamburger meat being basically raw. She finally said that she would speak to a manager and the manager agreed to make me another order and comp me for the meal. When I went back to the restaurant to pick up my meal I ran in to several people that I know and in casual conversation they mentioned that their food was also under cooked both steak and salmon. I have dined at this restaurant a good bit over the past but honestly I am not real sure if I will be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Steak

Kelly Carr

This was our first visit to have dinner. Our waitor, James, was absolutely great. He was very prompt, and polite. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. He kept our drinks full and went above and beyond to make our visit a good one.

The restaurant is very open, with a view of the dam. It was clean and the food was wonderful. Our order was prepared quickly and exactly how we ordered it. The steak was cooked to perfection. The entire meal delicious. We look forward to coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Side Salad, Steak, Baked Potato

Julie Bell

The peanut butter pie cheesecake is fantastic ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheesecake

Frances Pearson

Service, food, atmosphere , excellent !
92 year old Birthday !
Family celebration for our Mother !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pig Burger, Cheesecake, Nachos, Bread Pudding, Steak, Baked Potato

ritA henson

Food was good, best cheese dip I've ever had. Our waitress was great. It's right on the river, so the atmosphere was terrific.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Perfectly Seared Ahi Tuna with Asparagus

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