New River Taphouse

Perfect for a date night!Our server Becca was really helpful with the menu and was a breath of fresh air. We shared nachos and the special Mac and Ribs. It was a lot of food for two people. It was absolutely the best dinner I've had in a while. Sweet and savory. Im going to try to make it a weekly stop. Definitely go here for a lovely night.

Nice bar/tavern atmosphere- soft lighting, dark wood furniture. We were a larger party of about eight, celebrating a birthday and our service was pretty good in terms of speed and was very accommodating -- I would rate the service we got that evening as 8/10. Now for the food... The portions were healthy, and the food was fresh. Well seasoned and delicious. Everyone enjoyed their individual meals and we ordered the charcuterie and big pretzel for the table to share and everyone enjoyed that very much--charcuterie had lots of variety and was a great appetizer for a larger party to share. The menu is creative and extensive. I will definitely be back to visit this place again and again to work my way through the menu. P.S. GET THE WINGS!!

Came to this place by accident on a girls dinner, meant to go to 1608 but glad we messed up!The place was busy but we didn't have to wait long. Clean and nicely decorated. We came in before we went to see Beetlejuice and were dressed appropriately and the vibe and atmosphere was welcoming. Had their signature cocktails, it was a tropical spritzer with coconut and it was delightful! Had apps of fried pickles and the bang bang shrimp, they came to the table quickly and were also well done. For dinner had the dill salmon with Parmesan risotto and asparagus. All the flavors together made for a flavorful bite and married up beautifully. Independently, the dill sauce seasoned the salmon and the risotto needed a pinch of spice. Our waitress and overall service was a positive experience. Will def go back.

While in town, my friends and I stopped at New River Tap House, and I'm so glad we did! There was no wait on Sunday, which was a definite plus. The service was great, and we loved their mimosa flights--you can choose from about ten flavors, and it was a 10/10 experience. The Crab Cake Benedict was delicious, and my friends enjoyed the pizza and French toast. The turkey bacon was crispy and delightful. Definitely recommend stopping by for brunch if you're in the area!

New River Taphouse has been on my list of restaurants to try for a while so I decided to stop in and check them out. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and I love how they have indoor and outdoor seating. If it were slightly warmer, I definitely would have sat outside. Our server greeted us right away and had such a great personality. She mentioned how every item on the menu was great and we couldn't go wrong with whatever we chose. After looking over the Drink Menu, I chose the Hot & Juicy Margarita which included fresh blood orange and lime juices with hot honey and a tajin rim! It was absolutely wonderful! For my entree, I ordered the Seafood Sampler, which included fried flounder, fried jumbo shrimp, and a crab cake along with fries and cole slaw. The seafood was pretty good but my favorite was the flounder and shrimp, which were cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh. Unfortunately, the crab cake was mediocre and was missing some flavor. Overall, the service was absolutely wonderful and with the menu having such an array of items, I definitely plan on returning to try other entrees and drinks.

Orange crush & Pina colada's were delicious & beautifully made. Food was just as amazing & picture perfect. So much to choose from. The firecracker shrimp as our appetizer was a huge hit. The portions were well above average. Definitely needed to go boxes. The service was outstanding. Our waitress Becca was a treasure to the establishment. She was courteous, friendly & shared some lighthearted laughs with us. Very attentive & made sure our experience was the best. Such a wonderful tavern that was warm quiet & inviting. We always look forward to stopping in when we are in town. By far our favorite place to wine, dine & unwind.

We went to New River Tap House to celebrate a birthday and were so glad we chose this place! We went on a Friday night and it was pretty packed and busy. We were told the wait would be about 40 minutes for our group of 6 but we only waited about 15 minutes! The ambiance when you walk in is tavern-like but for some reason it seems a little more upscale in my opinion. Their upstairs can be rented out for large parties up to 50 people and it definitely gives Great Gatsby vibes! You could definitely dress it up to come here or keep it casual.Now the food is SPECTACULAR. We started off with an espresso martini, we tried both the regular and the frozen one. Both were quite amazing and well-balanced! I like mine a little more sweet and a little less strong but these 2 seemed to have the perfect balance between the 2. We had the Mega Pretzel as an appetizer and boy they weren't lying when they said this thing was Mega. The pretzel came with 3 dipping sauces: cheese, mustard and cinnamon. I unfortunately did not try the cheese but the mustard and cinnamon spreads were chefs kiss. The mustard was heavy on the horse radish so if you don't like that kind of taste I wouldn't go for that, but I loved it. The cinnamon was sweet but not too sweet.I ordered the surf and turf and all I can say is I inhaled the entire thing. My goodness. I ordered the filet medium rare and they gave me just that. It was cooked to perfection. The harmony between the risotto, the fresh veggies, pickled veggies, meat and shrimp was just heavenly. The kale was roasted perfectly and literally crumbled in your mouth as you ate it. The watermelon radish and cucumbers added a nice refreshing touch. The pickled veggies were a little spicy to my liking due to the jalapeño but if you don't mind a little spice you'd probably love it. I honestly still ate it all because it was just THAT good. Everything on this dish was well thought out. I loved all of it. If you're debating between this dish and another, just go ahead and do yourself a favor and pick this one haha. You won't be disappointed.I definitely plan on coming back to try more things, but man that surf and turf entree is going to make it hard for me to order anything else haha. Highly highly recommend this place for anyone in the area looking for great food, great service and just an overall good experience.

Took myself on a solo date and decided to try new river ! I sat outside by the water, and it was very nice even on a hot, muggy day! There was plenty of shade, and they have plenty of fans blowing. I tried the New River Old Fashioned. It wasn't my cup of tea but I am not usually a whiskey drinker. The chorizo and mac and cheese egg roll appetizer with the house made ranch were very good! As an entree, I got the seafood sampler. I liked that I was able to have my crab cakes grilled instead of fried! It was a lot of food, and that was good as well. I have practically an entire meal to take home! My server was very nice and attentive, and everything I ordered came out super fast while still being fresh. Would recommend! I will be back.

Great spot for a date night or intimate group dinner! The food menu has a good variety of classic bar food and the cocktail menu was good as well. They had an awesome special menu, both for food and drinks. A tad bit on the pricier side but nothing too terrible. I ordered a mac and cheese and my friends ordered their burgers and pizzas and I think one of them tried an entree from their specials menu. The general consensus was that the food was delicious! And as a group we made the best decision of the night: we ordered a cast iron cookie topped with vanilla ice cream for dessert. You can see in the pictures that it didn't last long on our table....10/10 highly recommend new river taphouse!

On 3/18/23, I dined at New River Taphouse for the first time with a group of friends. We were a party of 9 - we enjoyed excellent food & drink and impeccable service, all within a pleasant establishment. We had reservations and, after waiting for quite a while (I'll discuss later), we were seated. Initial table greet was instant and the drinks we ordered were placed at our table quickly. Our half of the table ordered an appetizer - the Fire Cracker Shrimp. This appetizer is lightly battered & fried shrimp tossed in sweet Thai chili sauce; served with homemade ranch. It was delicious - the batter wasn't too thick and didn't take away from the shrimp, and the Thai chili sauce provided the right amount of heat. It was a fantastic way to whet our appetites. In the meantime, we enjoyed drinks while chatting and catching up. I didn't grab pics of everyone's entrees, but one friend had the Crab Stuffed Rockfish (crab stuffed rockfish with Old Bay hollandaise; served with parmesan risotto & chef's vegetables) and another kept it simple - Fish n Chips (a generous portion of fried cod served with cole slaw, fries & tartar sauce). They both enjoyed their food and, based on what I saw, their entrees looked delectable. I was hungry, so I opted for the Ribeye & Lobster Tail (14oz ribeye paired with a steamed lobster tail; served with asparagus & mashed potatoes). This entree was excellent (not to mention humongous). The only issue I had was with the ribeye - it was too fatty. Out of the 14 oz., I'd say roughly 3-4 oz. of it was fat. I understand ribeyes (yeah, I worked at Outback Steakhouse, haha) are typically fatty (that's why they're so flavorful) but this much fat is technically not servable as the customer gets shortchanged. My meal was excellent, regardless, so this wasn't an issue (it may be if I get another fatty ribeye during future visits). Through no fault of New River's own, they were not able to sit us for a 6pm reservation (we were sat over an hour later). We were a big party and they had one section in mind for us. The problem was that the party currently there decided to stay well after they paid their tab. Ten minutes turned into 20. Twenty minutes turned into 45 - when asked by the staff, their excuse was they wanted to finish one of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games (Arkansas upset defending national champion, and #1 seed, Kansas). But when that game ended, that party continued to sit there, order nothing and chat as if they were in their own dining room. Eventually the New River staff requested they leave because of our reservation. Those d**kheads had the nerve to stare us down as they walked past us. Whatever, you paid your tab and are taking money away from the staff because you're not ordering anything else. Also, regardless of your age and status (they were all over 50 and looked well-to-do), I have no problem knockin' a motherf**ker out for being a jerk, especially when that toxicity is directed at my friends and I. Their sense of entitlement was startling, but not at all surprising. Anyways, get the f**k out. I love the fact that the New River staff looked out for us. This effort obviously carried over to our dining experience, so I have nothing but praise for this establishment. Their food is excellent (keep working on the ribeyes, though!), too. Thank you, New River, for a fantastic first impression. I look forward to many future visits. JV