River Bar

661 Assembly Row, Somerville
(617) 616-5561

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Alex Tenderman

They scammed us. They have a 20% gratuity rule for group of 6 and more, ok. But then they ask for another gratuity on top of it. We split the bill so we didn't notice at first. Confusing on purpose. I will never go back here.

Service: 1

Eleanor

We hosted a small party at River Bar this weekend, and Quang was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the planning process.

On the day of the event, the staff was friendly and provided excellent service. Our guests praised the food and drinks. We will definitely return for dinner and drinks in the future, and we highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to host an event!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DSH

The food and service are great. Especially after a hard day of shopping at assembly. The menu is short but features everything a standard person would like. The bartender Sean was very attentive and accommodated my drinks restrictions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bianca Ranney

My company booked this restaurant for a company dinner. We left within 10 minutes because the profound gas smell/leak. I got a headache from how strong the gas was, even in the short amount of time. They cannot pump the propane in a close tent like that with no ventilation. I worry for the employees

Jennifer Cravotta

I will start by saying, the bartender who failed to greet us in a timely manner, Then eventually greeted us by saying “the kitchen is closed” Cool. We ordered 2 drinks, a glass of wine and a cocktail and neither were made. We waited and watched her talk to co workers and a handful of other patrons walk out.. and guess what? We followed suit. Get better staff. This was the 2nd let down in assembly tonight. Bad service must be addressed.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Mark Wu

Horrible service, waited more than 20 mins for one beer

Service: 1

Stephen Levarity

Vegetarian options: Excellent selection of vegetarian and vegan meals.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Guacamole

Cody Jax

Good atmosphere. Service was so so

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

Bianca Leticia

The food was great, but the hostess was acting like she didn't want to be working and our server, after ordering our food, she never returned to our table. I tried to get her attention to ask more drinks but it didn’t work. We had to ask for the bill for another server who was great! I don’t know her name, but I know she is brazilian.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Tia Renee

Our bartender was hammered. Slurred speech. Dropping glasses. Glassy eyes. Stumbling around. Couldn’t understand what we were ordering (I asked for a high noon). She asked for my boyfriend’s beer order 4 times. Made a drink and couldn’t remember who ordered it.

Owner or manager didn’t care and continued to make her work. Once he left all the other servers and a friendly female manager stepped in to do the bartenders job. You could tell they were embarrassed and the night had been hard for them. They tried to help her. I hope the owner didn’t let her drive home.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Tina Ebarb

Our bartender was hammered. Slurred speech. Dropping glasses. Glassy eyes. Stumbling around. Couldn’t understand what we were ordering (I asked for a high noon). She asked for my boyfriend’s beer order 4 times. Made a drink and couldn’t remember who ordered it.

Owner or manager didn’t care and continued to make her work. Once he left all the other servers and a friendly female manager stepped in to do the bartenders job. You could tell they were embarrassed and the night had been hard for them. They tried to help her. I hope the owner didn’t let her drive home.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Marie Buckley

I am giving this place only one star because they fail to pay their live entertainment. These performers work long hard hours preparing their music, showing up, setting up and catering to audiences for several hours. How dare they not be paid their just wage! Which is agreed to ahead of time! And then be lied to about revoked licenses. Appauling! I'll take my business and appreciation someplace else, and you should too!

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll

Love D

Shady business when it comes to booking talent...

Ariel Charles

This place lies & doesn’t pay their performers.

Kenneth Mallon

The food has always been hit or miss here. They weren't busy and had more staff than customers and the service was still piss poor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

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