Riverview Restaurant & Marina

I last reviewed Riverview Restaurant and Marina in 2017 and gave it three stars. Now, it's better and the food is great. We had two-piece catfish dinners. We have been there several times in the past year and we enjoy it.Our waitress was Abby, who was new and did a nice job. We always go early so we can get a seat by the windows looking out over the river. There were a couple of big boats tied up at the dock which we enjoyed looking at.The only thing to watch for is the way that they sell a mixed drink. My companion usually gets a vodka tonic. The waitress will ask you if want it in a short glass or tall. The tall is a double, but they don't tell you that. The first time she got the tall glass and the cost was $25.00! Even a single is $12.69, only two dollars less than a catfish dinner.We'll be back.

After seeing Ms. Cheap (on Talk of the Town) at the this restaurant with the news anchor, we decided to take a 1 hour drive to check it out. The food was average at best. The turnip greens tasted like they came from a can, or they were old. The Cole slaw was good. The catfish was good but not great. Our waitress, Hannah was pleasant and very accommodating. Employees in the restaurant were not friendly and not pleasant to us, at all. We did not enjoy the experience for such a long drive and won't go back.

Great food and fast service. We enjoyed the river view from our stable. My catfish was fresh and had a good flavor.

Great catfish and hush puppies. The banana pudding is the real deal --no instant pudding here.

I had the fried catfish and crab cake with fries and fried okra. A-maz-ing! The hush puppies were great as well! We had Bailey as our server and she was fantastic! She was very friendly and helpful. We got some key lime pie to go and I can't wait to eat it when we get home. Highly recommend this restaurant.

I love this place. I like to sit by the window and watch the birds. There are pictures done by local artists that change from time to time. The food is like home! Makes you feel comfortable and warm inside. The staff are kind and some know how to make you laugh or keep up with your family member that has all the jokes. LOL good people and good good!!!! The view though!!!! this is my place when I just want to relax and let things go.

Nice relaxing ambiance with good food at great prices. Service was friendly and attentive.

What an amazing find in Ashland City just a short 30 minute drive from downtown. On the river so the ambiance is breathtaking and so peaceful. The outdoor patio dining space was so relaxing wirh the view is the water and the bridge. Boats coming and going as you can tie up in their dock. Big barges going down the river too. They even had twinkle lights when it got dark. The food was absolutely divine! The service was top notch! Our server was Cat and she was the best! She made suggestions based on our dietary restrictions and was spot on! Their "pork loin/grilled pork chop was so tender and flavorful. The grilled shrimp tasted fresh and cooked perfectly. The sides were paired perfectly with a huge hot baked potato, slaw, white beans, hush puppies and green beans. We even splurged wirh their famous chocolate cake. We will be back! Great place to take friends. A hidden gem!

Food quality is excellent -- most everything is handcrafted in the kitchen. Location is nice -- nestled along the West side of the Cumberland River across the bridge from downtown Ashland City. Service team is well trained and work well together -- starting drink orders until waitperson is free. Catfish is the centerpiece of the menu -- but we veered towards the shrimp dishes which were pretty dang good! Adult beverages are available. During the prime time tourist season when the docks are full -- the massive outdoor deck with bar is open.

Not the upscale place we expected, but in a good way. The staff was friendly and attentive. The prices were good. The menu was smaller than than expected though. The setting was great. We'll go back.