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River 16 Restaurant & Lounge, Oakville, ON

River 16 Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
4.3
38 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
International
presented with love, our chef prepares his unique dishes with heart, theatrics, and spice for a truly immersive culinary escape. Embrace the uplifting spirit of his passion for cooking amid colorful and delicious dishes.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    International, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 338-9937
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Halton

    Great for brunch

  • Halton

    Good for business meals

  • Halton

    Good for business meals

  • Halton

    Innovative

  • Halton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Halton

    Good for groups

  • Halton

    Healthy

  • Halton

    Romantic

  • Halton

    Vegetarian-friendly

38 Reviews
  1. Shy123

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food and service iare excellent. The temperature was very warm. Music is boring .

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best filet I’ve had.. and I’m a huge steak girl. My boyfriend got the salmon, you can get this cooked to your preferred temperature! We recommend the dynamite shrimp and the backed cauliflower to start! Amazing service great atmosphere and a fun environment to be in!

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  3. Gigi

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just delicious!!! Can’t wait to go back! Love the decor too!

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  4. AnitaS

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sam, our server, was welcoming and an absolute delight. It was our first time at River16 and it was wonderful for a luxurious lunch in downtown Oakville.

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  5. Respectfully

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    New restaurant, very slow on the libations and a little pricey . Food and cocktails were good overall.

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  6. PeterN

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I booked this restaurant for my 42 Wedding Anniversary through Open Table for 6:30 pm on a Tuesday evening 15 August 2023. It stated on the reservation “was there a special occasion”. I put in twice it was my anniversary once in the any other comments and in the highlight section. When we arrived the restaurant was completely empty probably due to the weather as it was thunder and heavy rain. Sam greeted us and offered us a small table for 2 I was surprised as I had asked for a nice table in my booking as it was my anniversary so I asked if we could take the larger table for 4 in the window which we did. We were asked what we would like to drink my wife had a Flamingo cocktail and I asked for a Guinness, they were out of Guinness so I asked for an alternative beer, but the on tap beers were not available as the pumps were broken. On a positive note the food was delightful we shared a avocado hummus dip which was well presented and delicious. My wife had the chicken which again was good and I had the New York strip-loin which was perfectly cooked, well presented and delicious. This was our first visit to this restaurant and had been recommended to us by a friend. It would have been a perfect evening had they looked at the reservation and done something special at the end as an anniversary surprise like we have experienced in other restaurants in previous years who have been of this calibre.

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  7. alice

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I went with a party of 5. It was a weeknight so the restaurant was very quiet, we were seated at the front of the restaurant, by the window, with a clear view of the street. The servers were very attentive, we have no complaints for them, but for me the food was not a good experience. I ordered Bouillabaisse, since not too many restaurants serve this dish, I was pleased to find it on the menu.....but I was totally disappointed when the order came, the broth was so salty that I had to removed the seafood in the broth to another plate to eat....there was not much a variety of seafood either, only a few shrimps, some tiny scallops, a few small mussels (of which 3 were closed shut), no fish.....2 pieces of dry baguette.....just total disappointment. If the restaurant did not have fresh ingredients for the Bouillabaisse, it's better for them to remove it from the menu than to serve it with second grade ingredients. A disappointed customer is one less customer plus all her friends. My partner order the lamb dish, specified medium rare but the dish came in medium. Other friends seemed to have better luck, they were happy with their duck dish and lamb dish.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a very nice out, great food and service. Highly recommend.

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  9. HollyS

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    River 16 was a perfect spot for my business lunch. The space is elegant and bright. The service was prompt, friendly, and professional. The food was delicious. We had the avocado hummus dip appetizer, and two different salads. Everything we had was extremely fresh, beautifully presented. The prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend River 16!

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  10. fabiob

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Ambient is quite good! Music is too loud though, we had the ask for the waitress to lower the volume of the music - seems like they play the music for them not for the guests - but can be easily fixed. We only had the appetizers, and all of it was really good and tasty!

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  11. CarlT

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Lovely interior, wonderful live pianist/vocalist music, friendly and gentle waiters.

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  12. Franciscod

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BD and father’s day

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  13. AnkiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food cooked to the perfection. Great hospitality from the team. Nick and Amanda were taking care of our table, they both were superb. My guests were so happy with the food, ambience and the vibes of the place. This restaurant is always on my priority to recommend to my family and friends. It’s a feel like home place and also with healthy options in the menu. All the best team and keep doing the best👏👏👏

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  14. AMAMommy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best food!!! I keep coming back because the appetizers and meals are so healthy and delicious. I could eat here several times a week! Can't wait till my next chance to come back :). And also the service is wonderful...we've celebrated several birthdays at River 16 and they're so helpful in making the occasion special. Highly recommend!

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  15. Great

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Dinner selection was fantastic. Appetizers were very large and the River 16 salad was so good and I’ll be back for it as it would make a great lunch on its own.

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  16. Docbbop

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing. Loved the Lamb and appies. Also loved the live music

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  17. Drfoodie

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family owned establishment. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. And of course the food was top notch with healthy portions. A wonderful experience!

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  18. Danny

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    highly recommended, the food is excellent and an amazing service.

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  19. DanaA

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely little hidden gem. The food was terrific and the service was perfect. A great evening out. I would definitely recommend and will certainly be back. Well done

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  20. DustinK

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The shrimp quality is incredible. Wonderful service!

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  21. LWGC

    Toronto

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    In one word Amateur! Not one aspect was professional, from the food quality and presentation to the service to the bathrooms. I am not sure what changed from the positive reviews from the past , which are what prompted us the try River 16. Very disappointing and we won’t be back.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Tried it out for the Taste of Oakville menu. It was like they were trying to hide the special menu, it wasn’t printed out and we had to ask the server about it twice. Then, they brought out a dessert that wasn’t what they advertised. Nice restaurant, family owned and operated. Most likely won’t’ go again though. So many options downtown Oakville. All the best.

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  23. Benlex

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner & exceptional service. Maia was a wonderful server.

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  24. StevenR

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service and food was excellent, excellent choice for special occasion dinner with my wife.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good food. Nice restaurant.

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  26. LisaS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, and our server Sam was very attentive.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We decided to try this place for New Year’s Eve after reading the reviews . When we arrived we were greeting and seating with all the professionalism that we read about . The service ,the food and the overall experience was outstanding . Very pleased and looking forward to our next visit .

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  28. JohnW

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Amber was an excellent server. The food was good. Highly recommend the dynamite shrimp.

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  29. ARandom

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Disappointing. Disorganized staff ignored us, forgot the basics (water?), and didn't mention changes to the menu even after we ordered a changed item. The table behind us ordered two bottles of wine off the menu, both of which were out of stock, and they ran out of ingredients for one of the cocktails we ordered (after that table ordered two). The apps were great but the vegetables in the mains were heavily seared on the outside but hard and undercooked on the inside. Really expected better for the location, decor and price.

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  30. DanielD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience! My steak was delicious and my husband's lamb was just as good. Our server Leyla was really kind and the ambiance was a 10/10. I will be back!

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  31. Esben

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Abigail was lovely and the decor was outstanding!

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  32. sarah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    took the girlies out to grab a cocktail or two in the area on saturday. as soon as we walked in, i thought i wouldn't be able to afford anything on the menu given how fancy the place was lol but the cocktails were fairly priced tbh! the bartender was so sweet and funny. we sat at the bar, sups cute btw!! I ended up feeling hungry and tried the nashville sandwich, loved it!!

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  33. James

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A friend recommended this place to us and we decided to give it a shot. My wife and I went for dinner and it was an excellent experience. Our server, Ivana, was very welcoming and professional, so was their hostess. I loved their dynamite shrimp and my wife enjoyed her duck breast, the calamari could have been crispier but it was still delicious. We met the owners and got to know them a little, wonderful gentlemen. I am surprised we haven't heard about it before, the inside is very classy and their decor is marvellous. They were playing oldies and classical music, that pretty much was my favourite part of the night.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to River 16 for Dinner the other day we had a very pleasant experience. Sam was our server who was excellent! The rest of the staff was helpful and pleasant. The food was amazing, great portion and was moderately priced. We had some amazing cocktails along with our dinner. 10/10 would recommend this spot to anyone.

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  35. DanielD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a lunch break with a couple of colleagues and had a lovely time. Abigail was great and the food was delicious.

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  36. Danny

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, beautiful restaurant and the service superb

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    Overcooked duck, undercooked and unseasoned vegetables. And servers hovering at the table with the next course.

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  38. BBNY

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    What a disappointment. While the service was pleasant, the ambience relaxing, the food component was way off. This included courses which were presented out of sequence, and worse dishes where the flavor profile was absent, poor or missing based on the menu description.. Coupled with elevated pricing it was an experience that was best forgotten.

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FAQs

River 16 Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for River 16 Restaurant & Lounge

234 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1H7

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Oakville
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    International, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
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