The River's Edge Bar & Grill

Called there @2:54 pm today to do a take out order. Got a response of it’s gonna be a while, asked how long. Silence!!!
I am a charter captain, who has brought Over 400 people to your restaurant over the last five years. And recommended to numerous acquaintances your place. No more I will now be going up river to Jerrys dockside. The lady who answered the phone was completely rude and ignored me and has now cost you thousands and thousands of dollars Of future business.
I bring in 10 to 12 customers at a time on my boat with easily an average ticket of three to $400. Customer service has absolutely tanked in restaurant business over the last 5 to 6 years and the reason I don’t go out to eat much anymore.
originally tried to handle this with an email, but since that doesn’t work, I am forced to do this public review to show Rivers Edge incompetence!

Nice friendly's

Second shift bartender not professional, second time that we were there wh we nshe was behind the bar, she is more interested in her life and explaining her drama to the locals,thanl rather than taking to the customers

All was good. Very nice location.

The music was great! Service was great! Great strawberry margarita! Free shaded parking in a dirt lot. Although it sits on the river it was still hot if you don’t get a seat under the porch with fans. The big disappointment was the Flounder sandwich—way too much breading on a skinny filet although you did get 2 of them it still was not satisfying

Fun and good food. Bring your bug spray though!

Love it

Was a little bummed for a Friday night, there was no live music or much of anything other than a great view! It's more of a small town family restaurant that serves beer more so than a bar!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Bands and great food on the water or indoors. Prices are very fair.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Peel & Eat Shrimp, Flounder Sandwich, Onion Rings, Sampler Platter, Burger, Grouper

Service was very slow. Found hair in my food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Waterfront, Relaxing, Great Shrimp
On our way down to the Fort Myers area we wanted some light lunch at some waterfront place. We found this place on the internet and gave it a try. It sits right on the Alafia River and according to our server, has had its share of damage from recent storms. More from storm surges than wind, but they are up and running. The neighborhood near the restaurant is in pretty bad shape for the storms. Clearly a favorite stop for motorcyclists based on how many were there on a Wednesday afternoon. Lots of waterfront seating at tables with umbrellas and boaters have plenty of piers to tie up to. For our light lunch we had a Full Order of Peel and Eat Shrimp ($20.30) and the Fried Pickle Chips ($8.35). We estimate this was a full pound of 16-20 size shrimp. They are tossed with Old Bay seasoning and we had an option to get them either cold or warm – we picked warm, with butter for dipping. They also came with a nice zippy cocktail sauce. Great flavor and as we saw, most people coming in to eat ordered shrimp. A few onion rings slipped into our tasty pickle chips basket. A very comfortable place to dine and look out on the water and watch the boaters.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Peel & Eat Shrimp

Service was fine. It was rude at first, but wnded up ok food is great, especially the parm wings they should have more of a selection of wings instead of just 12 wings, like 24 or 30 would be great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Dog friendly, good food, good prices, on the river. Great vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always a good time here, Mc’s. welcome ,,great staff Live music on weekends ,,, cold beer

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place, good music, good view

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5