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The River Grille, Bristol,

The River Grille

4.1
4.1
191 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
With its lofty dimensions, exquisite wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the Harbourside, The River Grille is one of Bristol’s most elegant dining venues – famed for its superb steaks, vibrant ambience and unique setting.

And with musical entertainment in the form of live piano on Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes, it is easy to see why The River Grille is among the best restaurants in Bristol.

The River Grille’s menus showcase the finest seasonal ingredients, locally sourced and simply but deliciously prepared. Highlights include fresh fish and seafood – with specials that include the catch of the day from the nearby fishing port of Brixham – and deliciously tender steaks made from 28 day aged West Country beef, all expertly barbecued on a Josper grill.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, British, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
    0117 900 7844
  • Website
    https://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-bristol-hotel/dining
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Mikolajczewski
  • Location
    Prince Street, Narrow Key, Bristol, BS1 4QF
  • Neighborhood
    Bristol
  • Parking details
    The cost of the NCP car park next door to The River Grille is discounted to 50% for our diners, or £5, depending on which is cheaper.
  • Public transit
  • Entertainment
    The River Grille boasts a traditional, modern to classical pianist every Friday night, Saturday we have a Jazz trio or duo and again on Sunday Lunchtimes we have a talented and lively modern pianist.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Relax and take in the sights of the Harbourside as you savour our Afternoon Tea in the chic modern setting of The River Grille restaurant. Served on gorgeous crockery, our traditional scones with Cornish clotted cream and jam, miniature cakes, and finger sandwiches are sure to delight.

  • Sunday Lunch

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With its lofty dimensions, exquisite wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the Harbourside, The River Grille is one of Bristol’s most elegant dining venues – famed for its superb steaks, vibrant ambience and unique setting.

  • Jazz Brunch

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 5, 2025 only
    12:30 PM
    Indulge in a delicious 3-Course brunch accompanied by a refreshing cocktail on arrival as you enjoy live jazz with Phil King. Arrival begins at 12.30pm, Brunch served at 1pm, Live Jazz form 1pm onwards.

Private dining

Menu

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What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

191 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    London25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    very enjoyable lunch, excellent service and good food.

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  2. Ron

    Liverpool9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in a great location. Service was outstanding -friendly and helpful yet unobtrusive. Food was really well presented and a high standard, as was the wine. Really nice touch to have a live pianist playing an amazing selection.

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  3. Petra

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy booking system, confirmed and followed up. Good and friendly welcome, we’re given a window table and the place was buzzing and attractive. Waiter, Orlaith was attentive and friendly from the get go, she was happy to recommend and we appreciated her style and service very much. The food was tasty and satisfying. Will return and happy to recommend.

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  4. Kelly

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Shame about the service, we were well welcomed but never got desert menu and plates were not cleared quickly. Exceptional food and wine selection

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  5. PennyB

    Bristol1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 6, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My sister and I love to come here when we meet up in Bristol. The menu is varied and all choices are good. The service is excellent and discreet. Sometimes, if we are lucky, there is a pianist. A lucky find and a good place to sit and watch people outside.

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  6. BigJohn

    Cambridge10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 10, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice setting overlooking riverfront - friendly staff and pleasing atmosphere - good starters, but we had seafood main courses which despite good quality core ingredients could have been better - sauces didn't quite hit the mark. Otherwise very good.

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  7. CathyB

    Bristol4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 16, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for a Sunday Carvery, we were first to be served, the plates were cold and good tepid. We did mention this to staff on departure. Very disappointing as always had a good experience in the past.

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  8. JmhTW1

    London19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 13, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice location with huge windows to watch the world go by. Sadly a bit of building work outside, but nothing the restaurant could control. Service was mostly good. Unfortunately my fillet steak was rather over cooked and I was given an end piece which was falling apart (stringy and tough), rather than 1 decent piece of meat. If I’m going to pay £25 for 6oz of meat it needs to be a good cut, and cooked to order (medium rare not medium well). Replaced without question, but when the new steak had been cooked my mum had finished her main course. Not ideal, no offer of a coffee etc to compensate. Not likely to return.

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  9. Disappointing

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful Well worth a visit Had an amazing time Xxxx

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  10. CarlM

    Bristol1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered seafood skillet and honestly was worth every penny absolutely delicious dish.

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FAQs

The River Grille is rated 4.1 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The River Grille

Prince Street, Narrow Key, Bristol, BS1 4QF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bristol
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, British, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The cost of the NCP car park next door to The River Grille is discounted to 50% for our diners, or £5, depending on which is cheaper.
  • Public transit
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Mikolajczewski
  • Entertainment
    The River Grille boasts a traditional, modern to classical pianist every Friday night, Saturday we have a Jazz trio or duo and again on Sunday Lunchtimes we have a talented and lively modern pianist.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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