The River Merchant

Stopped in at happy hour after some Christmas shopping in the area. It was relatively quiet so we sat at the bar. Excellent drink selection and the bartender was knowledgeable and helpful when it came to drink suggestions. (Worth noting they weren't overly chatty which is also nice when you're trying to talk with your party. I appreciate a bartender who can match your vibe.)The flatbread we snacked on was delicious and we were already making plans to come back and try more of the menu before we left!Bonus! They had some unique and special wine and beer in their to-go area that we brought home with us.

Our experience here was quite positive. Our waiter was attentive and pleasant, and we noticed he was versatile around the restaurant. I had the charred peach cocktail which I really enjoyed, but I would try another drink next time. I will say the restaurant is a little pricier, yet still enjoyable. We started with the classic margherita flatbread which is great for sharing or a small meal if you're not hungry for a large dinner. Our table enjoyed the salmon, chicken alfredo pasta, prime rib cheesesteak, and the chicken sandwich. Everything was cooked well, and their fries had an excellent seasoning to them which is fairly rare. I would love to go back to try another entree and drink, but I can't say I recommend going on a football game day since it can get loud in the fairly smaller dining area. Overall, it was a positive experience and I recommend it.

I can't go on enough about the deliciousness of my dinner!!! My husband and I hadn't been here since they changed their menu, and boy were we pleasantly surprised. The picture of my dinner was taken halfway through the meal since I lost control and forgot to snap a picture . I also had sliders which were a special and topped with egg salad and some pickle situation. This special was an odd combo but surprisingly delicious! Our server was very attentive and helpful regarding food recommendations. And our favorite part about coming here is the view of the river from their quaint patio. Don't get me wrong...the inside is super modern and stylish but you can't beat the patio. And an added bonus is the establishment has wine for purchase in a little store-like section. We can't wait to return!

Decided to try this place on my birthday for the first time, and now I'm sitting here waiting on them to remake my wife's chicken paprikash which was cold, and my Salmon, which was undercooked in the middle.I'm giving them one star because they argued with me that the Salmon was done medium, and that I must just want it well done. I asked...."ok...what temperature is Medium VS Well done?". Their response? "I don't know".When I pointed out the USDA guidelines say to cook Salmon to 145 deg to kill Listeria, his response was , and I quote. "I don't know anything about that...it's just the way we do things here".Well ok then. You can do them without us.Our remade food was actually very good....but if you don't know what you're talking about, how about you don't try and lecture me about how the fish should be cooked.

We were blown away by the river merchant. Excellent service from start to finish. Great selection of drinks and great beers on tap. Full bar. Wait staff is attentive and very knowledgeable. All of our dishes were excellent from appetizers to main to dessert. Highly recommended. We will be back.

This place has it all. Great vibe, great food, friendly and attentive staff. We don't live in the area but come this way to visit friends and family. Have been here 3 times. Love the rotating menu.

I recommend - I'd give 3 on the food and 5 on the wine selection (especially the retail market). I give 5 on the atmosphere and service. On food: seemed like there were a lot of msg-type flavors - the dishes were well designed, honestly you could just cook that stuff from scratch for probably as much or less and have a much better dish.

Second time coming back for the orzo and had a lovely broccoli cheddar soup while I was at it. Really like the vibe of this place and good standing food. Great beverages and attentive staff. Only criticism is that because I sat at the bar, the service was a bit slow and this time the orzo needed some salt and pepper. I ended up eating all of it prior to someone asking how it was or if I needed anything. Maybe I could have waited but it was hot, and good enough. I'll be back. Keep up the good beer and food!

I want to like this restaurant and have given it three tries now. But I just find the experience too bland to return. They use good quality ingredients BUT food is consistently under seasoned during preparation. It feels like someone is on a crusade against sodium, and we are all suffering because of it. My burger was high quality meat, but tasted as if there was zero seasoning when cooked. The maple Brussels sprouts needed salt and pepper, and gave off "we use frozen veggies" vibes. Bartenders were ok, but very focused on finishing their side work and cutting out for the night vs. asking if food and drink were satisfying. This restaurant is a decent dent in the wallet for a night out, each time I've left without feeling satisfied.

Delicious unique menu items. The perogi, sweet potato tots, salads, are all great. Bonus if you can sit on the back deck during nice weather.