We had a Wonderful experience!! The food was excellent as well as the service! We highly recommend Otto's!!
Kelly
We enjoyed our meal. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The service was perfect. We will definitely be going back
Jojo
We were looking to switch things up this year for Thanksgiving and came upon Otto's... 1st time going and we had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner!!! Highly recommend!!! Thank you!!!!
Jodie Mosher
Otto’s on the River was a true foodie experience. Our table of 5 ordered a few apps and entrees from steak to seafood to vegetarian. The table was very quiet once we started eating our meals. This was due to mouthfuls and chewing and sipping delicious cocktails and cold beers! Great wait staff and attention to detail. Nice atmosphere- relaxed, unhurried…highly recommend.
DebraLee
Excellent food!! Beautiful building. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Owner stopped by our table to introduce himself and inquire about our dinner.
Christian Fleagle
Great food and service !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Yarmala
This place was a pleasant find . We have been enjoying bringing our quiet well minded pets to lunch after going to the Veterinary visit and with outdoor seating . Our surprise was how great the service and food was . We will definitely be back .
My new favorite go to for lunch or dinner!!! Love this place!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maris
The Worst Dining Experience I Have Ever Had
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but my experience at Otto’s on the River was so disappointing that I feel obligated to share. This restaurant is rated highly on TripAdvisor, which is why I chose to try it, but based on my visit, that ranking is completely undeserved.
We started with the crab dip, which was a disaster. It didn’t taste like crab at all — just an overwhelming amount of cheese with no real seafood flavor. The scallops wrapped in bacon were equally disappointing: the scallops had no flavor, and the bacon was overcooked, fatty, and unpleasant to eat.
For the main course, I ordered the seafood scampi and specifically asked to substitute fettuccine for angel hair pasta. When my plate arrived, it was still angel hair, which I do not like. The dish itself was even worse than the pasta mistake. It was served more like a bowl of watery soup than a scampi, and the amount of seafood was shockingly small. What little seafood there was had been chopped into tiny, unappetizing pieces, making the entire dish both unappealing and unsatisfying.
The service didn’t improve the situation either. My request for a simple pasta substitution was ignored, and there was no effort to correct the mistake. On top of that, the dining environment itself was unpleasant — there were flies inside the restaurant that actually landed on my hand and on my food. That is not only disgusting but completely unacceptable in any restaurant, let alone one that claims to be among the best in the area.
I travel extensively for work and have eaten at countless restaurants across the country, and I can honestly say this was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. I left hungry, frustrated, and feeling like I had wasted both my time and money.
This restaurant should not be ranked as the number one restaurant on TripAdvisor. That is completely misleading, and I strongly urge anyone considering dining here to look elsewhere. Do not go to Otto’s on the River — you will regret it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carol Miller
We went here based on previous reviews. The furniture had holes in the couches, soiled chair covers, dirty windows & a pesky fly and fruit fly stayed with us for R entire dinner. Husbands duck breast was good. I had an OK blueberry salad , & bacon wrapped scallops which were horrible. They were dry, bacon super salty. It seems that they had been sitting around for quite a while. The waiter did take the scallops off R bill which was appreciated. It was a sad, sorry place. I would not recommend it.
The Lamb Shank with Risotto was delicious as was the stuffed Haddock and the owner/chef was interesting to talk with about the local area. I'd recommend a stop here if you're looking for a delicious meal.
Rebecca Boehlke-Loiselle
Happened upon Otto’s on our way home to NY. What a find! Ambiance and service was great. The food was absolutely delicious 👍👍 I hope we can find our way back soon!!!
Ken Roberts
We had a great lunch here. The bartender/waitress was charming, a bit comical, and made it extra special. The crab dip appetizer was amazing. Only 3 stars on the food because my lamb burger was a bit overcooked and dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Robert
Our server Moe was a real Treat. Food was Great. Host was a bit of a Braggart about his Grandson Otto. Who is the namesake of this Gem. All in all quite a pleasant experience.
Georgia
Otto's on the River was terrific. The biscuits are a must! All of our meals were served hot and delicious.
We had a Wonderful experience!! The food was excellent as well as the service! We highly recommend Otto's!!
We enjoyed our meal. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The service was perfect. We will definitely be going back
We were looking to switch things up this year for Thanksgiving and came upon Otto's... 1st time going and we had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner!!! Highly recommend!!! Thank you!!!!
Otto’s on the River was a true foodie experience. Our table of 5 ordered a few apps and entrees from steak to seafood to vegetarian. The table was very quiet once we started eating our meals. This was due to mouthfuls and chewing and sipping delicious cocktails and cold beers! Great wait staff and attention to detail. Nice atmosphere- relaxed, unhurried…highly recommend.
Excellent food!! Beautiful building. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Owner stopped by our table to introduce himself and inquire about our dinner.
Great food and service !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was a pleasant find . We have been enjoying bringing our quiet well minded pets to lunch after going to the Veterinary visit and with outdoor seating . Our surprise was how great the service and food was . We will definitely be back .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Seafood Stuffed Haddock, Chicken Marsala, Blueberry Walnut Salad
My new favorite go to for lunch or dinner!!! Love this place!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Worst Dining Experience I Have Ever Had
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but my experience at Otto’s on the River was so disappointing that I feel obligated to share. This restaurant is rated highly on TripAdvisor, which is why I chose to try it, but based on my visit, that ranking is completely undeserved.
We started with the crab dip, which was a disaster. It didn’t taste like crab at all — just an overwhelming amount of cheese with no real seafood flavor. The scallops wrapped in bacon were equally disappointing: the scallops had no flavor, and the bacon was overcooked, fatty, and unpleasant to eat.
For the main course, I ordered the seafood scampi and specifically asked to substitute fettuccine for angel hair pasta. When my plate arrived, it was still angel hair, which I do not like. The dish itself was even worse than the pasta mistake. It was served more like a bowl of watery soup than a scampi, and the amount of seafood was shockingly small. What little seafood there was had been chopped into tiny, unappetizing pieces, making the entire dish both unappealing and unsatisfying.
The service didn’t improve the situation either. My request for a simple pasta substitution was ignored, and there was no effort to correct the mistake. On top of that, the dining environment itself was unpleasant — there were flies inside the restaurant that actually landed on my hand and on my food. That is not only disgusting but completely unacceptable in any restaurant, let alone one that claims to be among the best in the area.
I travel extensively for work and have eaten at countless restaurants across the country, and I can honestly say this was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. I left hungry, frustrated, and feeling like I had wasted both my time and money.
This restaurant should not be ranked as the number one restaurant on TripAdvisor. That is completely misleading, and I strongly urge anyone considering dining here to look elsewhere. Do not go to Otto’s on the River — you will regret it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We went here based on previous reviews. The furniture had holes in the couches, soiled chair covers, dirty windows & a pesky fly and fruit fly stayed with us for R entire dinner.
Husbands duck breast was good. I had an OK blueberry salad , & bacon wrapped scallops which were horrible. They were dry, bacon super salty. It seems that they had been sitting around for quite a while. The waiter did take the scallops off R bill which was appreciated. It was a sad, sorry place.
I would not recommend it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The Lamb Shank with Risotto was delicious as was the stuffed Haddock and the owner/chef was interesting to talk with about the local area. I'd recommend a stop here if you're looking for a delicious meal.
Happened upon Otto’s on our way home to NY. What a find! Ambiance and service was great. The food was absolutely delicious 👍👍 I hope we can find our way back soon!!!
We had a great lunch here. The bartender/waitress was charming, a bit comical, and made it extra special. The crab dip appetizer was amazing. Only 3 stars on the food because my lamb burger was a bit overcooked and dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Our server Moe was a real Treat. Food was Great. Host was a bit of a Braggart about his Grandson Otto. Who is the namesake of this Gem. All in all quite a pleasant experience.
Otto's on the River was terrific. The biscuits are a must! All of our meals were served hot and delicious.
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