The Riverview

This is one of my favorite spots! The food is great, and the prices are super reasonable. My friends and I enjoyed 2 for 1 in the lounge, after we ate we even split desserts, they were awesome!! (or as someone called it ""Orgasmic""!!) Great food, great music, amazing view & good times! Pros: Great for familiy, dates, and even a girls night out! more

I went on a date and we both had a fantastic time and the food was great. I view made me feel like I was in a movie. Pros: Very Romantic, Great Food Cons: The train ride back to Manhattan more

We have spent every New Years Eve and holiday inbetween at Riverview for the past few years. The pre fixed menu is great, the staff is great, and everything is really fun to be apart of. The music is always nice, the drinks are incredible....have the filet mignon, or lobster.. you will not be disappointed. come join in on the fun. Pros: theres no place like it more

I had been wanting to go out to a romantic meal with my GF and sit waterside. We found the Riverview on Citysearch, and it gave us all of this. The music was nice, the service was good, the drinks were delicious, the fish was fresh, my GF had salmon, and I had halibut. Overall this was a great experience! We will be back soon. Pros: water views, valet parking, food, drinks more

My wife and I went to the Riverview restaurant in LIC and had a terrible experience. We thought we were either in the “twilight zone” or on an episode of “Punked”. We went on a Saturday, during Brunch at 12:30pm. Before entering we looked at the menu and saw that they had burgers and sandwiches. Once seated and drinks were ordered, we looked at the menu at the table and no such burgers nor sandwiches were to be found. The menu had dinner items. Who eats lobster and pork chops at 12:30 in the afternoon. We were bamboozled. Before I go on I must say that we did ask both the waiter and the hostess if the restaurant served burgers. We were told on both instances that the menu (menu with burgers and sandwiches) we saw in the front of their establishment was only for the weekdays. We could have left but decided to just have salads. As we waited for the salads, to our amazement, we saw burgers being served to two other customers. I was confused. So I asked another waiter about the burger question and he stated that they did serve burgers but it was upon request. Well, I did inquire about it, but I guess I was supposed to have a magic word or something. We didn’t bring it up with our waiter nor the hostess as to not be confrontational. I will never go their again and suggest no one go there. We were bamboozled, probably for a higher tip as our bill was higher than it would have been otherwise with the burgers. If you go, be prepared to be bamboozled. I am still appalled… Cons: Criminal business more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. It's like stepping into a different world (or country). My favorites were the Assorted Seafood platter. once you try it for a special occasion bewares... You can't stop! You'll be there for every anniversary, birthday, Valentines Day... Pros: Great atmosphere, service, food and the view more

Great time, had a great waiter by the name of Alfred on Friday July 25. Weather was perfect and so was the atmosphere. I had the jumbo shrimp coctail, and the talapia for dinner, my girlfriend had the pasta and seafood which was a perfect portion. We also had a bottle of wine and desert and it only came out to $110.00. I say only because that is a very reasonable bill for the evening we had. Very pleasant staff and we even sat at the bar to watch the rest of the yankee game. I was dressed very casual, i saw a few peolpe in shorts and a few suits so it is pretty wide open. I guess as long as your neat. A few people had gotten lobster which looked huge and i also saw a seafood tower which looked good as well. Great experience, will be going back shortly. Im not sure what the policy is for reservations or the crowds, but when we went we sat right away and it wasnt to crowded, but very steady. When we left at 1030 peolple were still being seated. The view is unreal if i didnt mention that. Pros: Service, food and atmosphere more

Me and a group of friends went there on a week night, place was packed. We had a great time. Drinks were fabolous (pitcher of sangria red). Service amazing, our waitress catered to our every need. Food outstanding ( shrimp salad with payaya and mangos). And the view spectacular. Pros: Smoking section Cons: bathroom lighting more

The view was fantastic, however that was about it. The salmon I ordered was dry, nothing of note. The steak my husband got was chewy according to him. Prices were way too high, for a mixed drink was starting at $12! Wait service was slow. Although it was interesting to get out of the Manhattan and see the city from another view, was definitely not worth it. Pros: Great View Cons: Everything else more

Great service . The view is amazing ..Overlooking Manhattan. The food is great.. Price range: Affordable. If you want to dine out without going to far this is the place to try. Pros: Valet Parking, Great service more

I had reservations on valentine's day for 8:00 and we weren't seated until 9:00. I don't know why they bother taking reservations when they make you wait an hour anyway. The waiter then took about 10 minutes to even walk over to our table, had to wait another 10 minutes for bread and sat at the table for quite a while during my entree with no water or drink I had ordered that did not come. The service was terrible. It wasn't just our waiter, it was everyone. And they weren't even full. There were numerous empty tables all around. The food was mediocre. Definitely not worth the $75 per person. We decided to go there because of their supposed great view of the NYC skyline, however we were seated next to a solid wall so we had no view at all. I would never ever go back to that restaurant. The whole experience on Valentine's Day was awful and really put a damper on the whole night. I don't know if they are any better on a normal night, but I am not wasting one more dime on that place. more

Great food with quick, friendly delivery. I hadn't eaten here much since moving to the area 2 years ago, but I think I will be getting more from Riverview in the future. more

I tried this place two years ago on my last visit to LIC while visiting my sister and the place was not that great. I was here this past weekend and decide to give it another shot. I was really impressed. The bartender was explaining that the hired a new manager about 2 years ago and he changed the chef, changed the menu, changed the staff and really turned the place around. Our waitress was really nice and helpful, the chef came out to our table to answer our questions and even modified some of the entrees to our liking. The food was great, they play cool funky music and they have a cool bar and lounge area. Great place, unlike anything else in the area, very cool and now on the track.!!! more

Was here 3 years ago when I was visiting my sister and wasn't thrilled with the place. Well I was visiting again this weekend and decided to give it another try. What a great meal! They've really turned this place around! New menu, new staff. Cool chef who came to our table to explain the menu and even made us something not on the menu. Cool funky music, Cool vibe, Great food! Deffinately worth checking out! more

Friendly staff, with excellent food. Try the price-fix dinners you'd be surprised at the portions.\r \r Restaurant has a wonderful view of the city i.e. Riverview :)\r \r My family and I had gone on Friday evening (11/30) before heading into the city for a show. We all enjoyed our meals.\r \r P. Pros: Romantic spot, reserve one of the private banquetts. Valet Parking a plus more

\r \r THE SERVICE AT RIVERVIEW IS SO OUTSTANDING, YOU FEEL LIKE ROYALTY. THE COOKING HERE FOCUSES ON VERY ELEGANT TASTES OF FINE FOODS, A PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE SKYLINE .ONE OF MY BEST RESTURANT EXPERIENCES.PHENOMENAL SCALLOPS AND LOBSTER.AND FABULOUS DECOR, TO -DIE-FOR.\r \r Pros: THE BEST RESTURANT EXPERIENCES. Cons: FABULOUS more

I was with a group of eight visiting from England. As soon as we walked in the door we were put off by a nasty, oppressive smell. We found we were the only clients, though a couple did come in later. There was no sparkling water available. I ordered the scallops, which were tough and bitter, followed by the mozzarella and tomato salad with basil. I think they must have run out of basil and snipped the leaves from their ornamental plant: it had no flavour at all. They had only one creme brule available and had no chocolate mousse at all. A waiter asked if he could 'retire' my partner's plate before he had finished. The only reason I have given the restaurant one star (it doesn't deserve any) was because we were served by a girl called Jill who was utterly charming and who couldn't have been more helpful. The view is gorgeous and deserves a better chef. Pros: Jill the waitress Cons: the food more

This place is a city lovers dream come true... during the warmer months... you sit outside and drink your cocktails and eat fancy delicious food.. and you can gaze into the sunset, or off to the east river views... or the lighting on the empire state building... or just around you.. at the piers that long island city have...\r The inside is well lit with generous lighting, and the staff is really friendly. The food is superb, and everything about this place is just surreal. The music is great on Saturday nights, and they have dance parties late night...for the younger crowd. \r Over all.. you have to try this place out... at least once.. youll be back, im sure.\r Ps they valet park you.. this is just a no brainer Pros: The Views and food; the new park Cons: There just arent any more

I made reservations last saturday for me and nine of my best friends to celebrate my birthday.Before heading i went online to get some directions.I came across the reviews .... I was so surprized with all the complains !! . my boy friend had just took for lunch and I loved it.Since it was too late to cancel,i did not have a choice.\r We had the best time ever..and guess what 21$ for 3 cources with so many choices,and greet portions.\r I do not understand those reviews.somebody had a bad date????\r riverview is the place to be for me and my girls we will be back soon........... Pros: ambience,music and staff Cons: can't kiss the cook more

we have moved recently to long island city,and discovered the riverview restaurant.we have been regular diners since.\r the view is breath taking, we have come to know most of the server's and they all very attentive and friendly....\r more