The food was pretty good! I had the roast beef sandwich au jus, it wasn't spectacular but everyone else's food was good! The service is really friendly and quick and the outdoor music was great.The biggest complaint I have really comes from other patrons-- We were seated outdoors closest to the parking lot and apparently that's the gathering spot for parking lot smokers. That was really gross and made it pretty unenjoyable, so I'd just suggest that maybe the restaurant ask smokers to move a little further away from the outdoor seating/make a designated smoking area more clear-- Not really the restaurant's fault.
Lady May
I've been here several times and every time the food was just "ok"Yesterday, we left the boat marina next door, and were hungry so decided to go here for dinner. On their specials they had a blackened chicken and crab dip quesadilla. I ordered it and when it arrived it immediately had a very pungent smell. The smell is STILL on my hands (12 hours later) I cannot get it off! I've washed my hands several times. A couple hours after eating it, I became violently ill. Once it was all up and out, I felt much better.Do not order this, I have a feeling they had leftovers and were just trying to get rid of it because it was getting old. ?And I paid $17 for that! What a joke!
Michelle Wright
Had our high school reunion here and it was wonderful. The food was great, and the staff was friendly and went out of their way at every turn. I heard only compliments from attendees, so thank you for making our day special. Highly recommended for an event or otherwise.
Lori S.
On of our favorite spots. Great waterfront view, food is delicious and is amazing. They have live bands also.
Poppop Rudisill
My wife, grandson and I just came back from dining at River Watch restaurant, and I must say that our meals were GREAT! I had the shrimp tacos, my wife the rib dinner and our grandson the ravioli with mushrooms. All meals were very flavorful, great presentation and plenty to eat. I also ordered a small salad to share, It also was delicious and fresh and not small at all. my tacos were the best I ever had! The staff was friendly and professional. I would recommend this restaurant highly, great food plus a water view.
Holly Hickey
Ok food although the crazy tuna next door has better food! They do have good bands every weekend but the place is run down. Needs a complete upgrade. Inside is like an 80’s dungeon and bathrooms are disgusting! One of the bathroom stalls has been out of order the entire summer! The male owner is nice but his wife/hostess not so much. We gave her our name and number for a reservation and we never got a call and she took several people in front of us so we just went next door. Again The bands are the only thing keeping them afloat! With the amount of money they’re bringing in they should be able to do a complete upgrade!
Ross Kennedy
Just what we wanted for a perfect Saturday evening. We pulled our boat into their marina and, even though it was a little hard with the high docks, we still got off pretty easily. Food was great selection and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Great time.!
Annel McCollim
This review is for River Watch but you need to read through to understand why I need to start with The CRAZY Tuna restaurant.My first destination was The Crazy Tuna next door, which was referred by a friend. When my daughter and I got there, we were not welcome. We were almost invisible to staff, who barely wanted to guide and host us as new customers, despite I told them this was our first time coming here. There were a few empty tables (inside and outside after I decided to look around without inviting me to do so) and we were told they were reserved. My daughter felt the environment was hostile as they were welcoming only white people who came after us. The funny thing, the security guard said it is first come-first serve rule, and yet white customers who arrived after us were being seated.So, we decided to check River Watch, which my gut feelings had told me to go there in the first place as I noticed they were next to Crazy Tuna. Every single staff who came to my table, from the host waitress to even a cook, was super hospitable willing to make us feel at home, comfortable, and have a good time. Moreover the ambiance was much better there at River Watch that had an outdoor patio that serves as a dance floor and not to worry about dancing in gravel or sand. Wherever you are seated, you can see and enjoy the band. The food was great. The views of the water are dominant from all of the seats. I could see wedding ceremony/celebration there as well. The customers were definitely more diverse. Hmmm, I wonder why, CRAZY Tuna? ?Keep the good work staff at River Watch Restaurant!!I will certainly spread the word for you and pay you other visits again!! Just maybe some salsa music also would be great?
Shelby G.
Great atmosphere and music but food is not good. Got the cheesesteak (because nothing else on the menu sounded appetizing enough to order) and it was over seasoned with salt and pepper :( couldn't finish it. Not impressed and won't return.
doug w.
We stopped by with family and it was packed. There was a band playing outside that was very good. After a short wait we were seated. As busy as it was the server was very attentive. The food was excellent! The tuna nachos and crab pizza were both a pleasant surprise. For summer 2022 water front dining we found the prices reasonable. Will be back soon!
My waitress was amazing the service was great the scenery was perfect it was a beautiful day
Susan Lassiter
We'd heard they'd gotten a new chef. It must be true, because the food was fantastic for the first time in a very long time. Sadly, they were grossly understaffed. So, it took way too long to get served and the inside main bar was closed. Too bad for them because it could've been a very lucrative night with the great crowd the band drew. Hoping they gain some new employees soon.
Cathy R.
Went to River Watch last night to watch the band. We got there early to grab a bite to eat and drinks before the band started. The hostess was very friendly and sat us where we requested. Our waitress was Veronica who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered apps. Rock Fish bites which were delicious and Beer Battered Chicken Tenders. Food came out hot and in a timely manner. Very nice experience. Very relaxing and great atmosphere.
Karley B.
My boyfriend, my mom and I had a great lunch here today. The weather was perfect for sitting out on the deck, watching the boats float by. Just so relaxing, and no one was trying to rush us through our meal. And what a meal. We're the kind of people who just order a bunch of items and everyone gets a taste. Rockfish Tenders: Such a crunchy tempura and delicious, almost "tiger sauce" dipping sauce. Fish tender and flaky, just like you want Fried Green Tomatoes: with crab and a great sauce (I'm sooo into sauces). I'm always excited to see fried green tomatoes on a menu. I'm way too lazy to make them at home, and the boyfriend can be a little veggie-phobic. Scallops with Bacon Jam: Holy Moses. So tender with that perfectly sweet jam and a little crunchy onion on top for a nice mouth feel. Cream of Crab soup: You just want to slurp it down by the gallon for the rest of your life. Some sort of fruity salad with feta, candied walnuts, granny smith apples, and the most wonderful raspberry vinaigrette I have ever tasted in my life. And HUGE!! What a gargantuan salad! Prime Rib Dip: Stupid good. Boyfriend can't wait to go back and get another one. We weren't even halfway through the meal when my mom (the one who pays the check. I am blessed) declared we needed to come back at least once a month. Can't wait. There's so much on the menu I want to try and the whole lunch was just top notch.
Brigette Haag
Excellent foodExceptional crab soup and the crab cake sandwich was exquisite.
The food was pretty good! I had the roast beef sandwich au jus, it wasn't spectacular but everyone else's food was good! The service is really friendly and quick and the outdoor music was great.The biggest complaint I have really comes from other patrons-- We were seated outdoors closest to the parking lot and apparently that's the gathering spot for parking lot smokers. That was really gross and made it pretty unenjoyable, so I'd just suggest that maybe the restaurant ask smokers to move a little further away from the outdoor seating/make a designated smoking area more clear-- Not really the restaurant's fault.
I've been here several times and every time the food was just "ok"Yesterday, we left the boat marina next door, and were hungry so decided to go here for dinner. On their specials they had a blackened chicken and crab dip quesadilla. I ordered it and when it arrived it immediately had a very pungent smell. The smell is STILL on my hands (12 hours later) I cannot get it off! I've washed my hands several times. A couple hours after eating it, I became violently ill. Once it was all up and out, I felt much better.Do not order this, I have a feeling they had leftovers and were just trying to get rid of it because it was getting old. ?And I paid $17 for that! What a joke!
Had our high school reunion here and it was wonderful. The food was great, and the staff was friendly and went out of their way at every turn. I heard only compliments from attendees, so thank you for making our day special. Highly recommended for an event or otherwise.
On of our favorite spots. Great waterfront view, food is delicious and is amazing. They have live bands also.
My wife, grandson and I just came back from dining at River Watch restaurant, and I must say that our meals were GREAT! I had the shrimp tacos, my wife the rib dinner and our grandson the ravioli with mushrooms. All meals were very flavorful, great presentation and plenty to eat. I also ordered a small salad to share, It also was delicious and fresh and not small at all. my tacos were the best I ever had! The staff was friendly and professional. I would recommend this restaurant highly, great food plus a water view.
Ok food although the crazy tuna next door has better food! They do have good bands every weekend but the place is run down. Needs a complete upgrade. Inside is like an 80’s dungeon and bathrooms are disgusting! One of the bathroom stalls has been out of order the entire summer! The male owner is nice but his wife/hostess not so much. We gave her our name and number for a reservation and we never got a call and she took several people in front of us so we just went next door. Again The bands are the only thing keeping them afloat! With the amount of money they’re bringing in they should be able to do a complete upgrade!
Just what we wanted for a perfect Saturday evening. We pulled our boat into their marina and, even though it was a little hard with the high docks, we still got off pretty easily. Food was great selection and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Great time.!
This review is for River Watch but you need to read through to understand why I need to start with The CRAZY Tuna restaurant.My first destination was The Crazy Tuna next door, which was referred by a friend. When my daughter and I got there, we were not welcome. We were almost invisible to staff, who barely wanted to guide and host us as new customers, despite I told them this was our first time coming here. There were a few empty tables (inside and outside after I decided to look around without inviting me to do so) and we were told they were reserved. My daughter felt the environment was hostile as they were welcoming only white people who came after us. The funny thing, the security guard said it is first come-first serve rule, and yet white customers who arrived after us were being seated.So, we decided to check River Watch, which my gut feelings had told me to go there in the first place as I noticed they were next to Crazy Tuna. Every single staff who came to my table, from the host waitress to even a cook, was super hospitable willing to make us feel at home, comfortable, and have a good time. Moreover the ambiance was much better there at River Watch that had an outdoor patio that serves as a dance floor and not to worry about dancing in gravel or sand. Wherever you are seated, you can see and enjoy the band. The food was great. The views of the water are dominant from all of the seats. I could see wedding ceremony/celebration there as well. The customers were definitely more diverse. Hmmm, I wonder why, CRAZY Tuna? ?Keep the good work staff at River Watch Restaurant!!I will certainly spread the word for you and pay you other visits again!! Just maybe some salsa music also would be great?
Great atmosphere and music but food is not good. Got the cheesesteak (because nothing else on the menu sounded appetizing enough to order) and it was over seasoned with salt and pepper :( couldn't finish it. Not impressed and won't return.
We stopped by with family and it was packed. There was a band playing outside that was very good. After a short wait we were seated. As busy as it was the server was very attentive. The food was excellent! The tuna nachos and crab pizza were both a pleasant surprise. For summer 2022 water front dining we found the prices reasonable. Will be back soon!
Restaurantji Recommends
My waitress was amazing the service was great the scenery was perfect it was a beautiful day
We'd heard they'd gotten a new chef. It must be true, because the food was fantastic for the first time in a very long time. Sadly, they were grossly understaffed. So, it took way too long to get served and the inside main bar was closed. Too bad for them because it could've been a very lucrative night with the great crowd the band drew. Hoping they gain some new employees soon.
Went to River Watch last night to watch the band. We got there early to grab a bite to eat and drinks before the band started. The hostess was very friendly and sat us where we requested. Our waitress was Veronica who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered apps. Rock Fish bites which were delicious and Beer Battered Chicken Tenders. Food came out hot and in a timely manner. Very nice experience. Very relaxing and great atmosphere.
My boyfriend, my mom and I had a great lunch here today. The weather was perfect for sitting out on the deck, watching the boats float by. Just so relaxing, and no one was trying to rush us through our meal. And what a meal. We're the kind of people who just order a bunch of items and everyone gets a taste. Rockfish Tenders: Such a crunchy tempura and delicious, almost "tiger sauce" dipping sauce. Fish tender and flaky, just like you want Fried Green Tomatoes: with crab and a great sauce (I'm sooo into sauces). I'm always excited to see fried green tomatoes on a menu. I'm way too lazy to make them at home, and the boyfriend can be a little veggie-phobic. Scallops with Bacon Jam: Holy Moses. So tender with that perfectly sweet jam and a little crunchy onion on top for a nice mouth feel. Cream of Crab soup: You just want to slurp it down by the gallon for the rest of your life. Some sort of fruity salad with feta, candied walnuts, granny smith apples, and the most wonderful raspberry vinaigrette I have ever tasted in my life. And HUGE!! What a gargantuan salad! Prime Rib Dip: Stupid good. Boyfriend can't wait to go back and get another one. We weren't even halfway through the meal when my mom (the one who pays the check. I am blessed) declared we needed to come back at least once a month. Can't wait. There's so much on the menu I want to try and the whole lunch was just top notch.
Excellent foodExceptional crab soup and the crab cake sandwich was exquisite.