The River & Sandbar

50 Riverbank Rd, Batesville
(870) 793-7000

Recent Reviews

Sheila Antoon-Allen

Lock 1 window table dining. Leaping fish & fishermen. There is much history to learn about the lock and the restaurant. Half of us ordered the catfish: the Ahi Tuna, Seafood Penne was good.Their bread pudding is unique & very tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish Platter, Cheesecake, Bread Pudding, Baked Beans, Cajun Pasta

Kari Blanton

We went for our 34 wedding anniversary. It was AMAZING. Everything was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Baked Potato

juanita pecot

Staff was great. Quick service. Beautiful spot. Would definitely go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pig Burger, Fried Catfish Platter

Eric Budt

Love this place! The food is fantastic, super nice staff and the backdrop of the White River. Check them out!!

Emily Caffrey

A really great restaurant! The food was good, the service was excellent, and the people friendly! They let us have our doggos on the porch too. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish Platter, Caprese, Chicken Tenders

Mike Lockhart

Too expensive!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loaded Chicken

Christopher Brown

Great food Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Turner

Fish was bad ,hush puppies burnt, French fries were few and the cheap ones.Spent over 50 with tip .Will never dine there again .

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

SiSi

It was my first time here and I didn’t want to impose by complaining, but please make sure that the catfish that you fry is completely fried (internal temperature 145 degrees. ) however the service was great and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I will give it another try tomorrow night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Charlotte Potts

What a great dinner experience!! Fantastic cheese dip, coconut shrimp, filet, and THE BEST BREAD PUDDING (no raisins!)! Drink is Blueberry Mojito and it was sooo good. Highly recommend!Kid-friendliness: Pizza , kids cheeseburgers, and popcorn chicken all great choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jake Yancey

Great place to eat! The view is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alicia Couper

My husband and i had our wedding here October 8 2021 beth was such a amazing host her and her employees made it a dream come true great food great drinks great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Day

Great food with a chill atmosphere and a great view of the river. Love the open kitchen!!

susie atkin

Was a party of 8 and wasn't really busy. At first the waitress came around after our food came never seen her again the plates from salad and etc. Was never taken, not a drink refill or to ask why 3 of our party only took a bite or 2 4 of us ordered steak grainy and didn't taste fresh, to say the least. My brother's chicken breast was tiny. My nephew that eats everything said his burger was disgusting. The place was pretty but wow for spending 30 for a steak it was so disappointing the service was awful when a kid spills a drink and we have to clean it and the napkins also are piled up on our table never have I had worse service. Never will I return as well as the rest of my party.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Rachel Herny

The view was fantastic. The service was friendly and speedy. The food was phenomenal!Kid-friendliness: They accommodated our granddaughter and brought her food out first ♥️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Penne, Pig Burger, Rolls with Butter and Honey, Baked Potato

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