The Riverside Grill & Gazebo

Name: The Riverside Grill & Gazebo
Address: 150 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada, K9J 3G5
Telephone: (705) 740-6564
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 3.3

3.3

35 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

International

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Peterborough's Riverside Restaurant has reinvented itself under the leadership of Chef Sheldon Walters, who has carefully crafted each and every dish, balancing textures and flavours to provide you with a unique culinary experience. The restaurant overlooks the river in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere, while our lounge, sorrounded by large screen tvs, is ideal to watch a game, chat with your friends, and enjoy our selection of local and mainstream beers. Our friendly staff is ready to welcome you for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don't forget to ask about in house smoked meats, and why not take a picture with our Hulk.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
International, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(705) 740-6564
Website
https://riversidegrillptbo.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Sheldon Walters

Location
150 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9J 3G5
Neighbourhood
Peterborough
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Great for live music
Toronto / Ontario
Great for outdoor dining
Central Ontario
Good for business meals
Central Ontario
Good for business meals
Central Ontario
Good for groups
Central Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Central Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Central Ontario
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35 Reviews

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GeorgeM
Montreal
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience2
Better value across the street at Smitty’s. The food was just okay.
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KassieG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Enjoyed a great dinner on the gorgeous patio! Dinner was delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall1food4service4ambience1
I’m rating food and service based on our last visit. We we’re looking forward to the food and surroundings. As we walk out on to the patio the band was so loud!!!! It was heavy rock metal genre. Ugh! The only people that enjoyed it, and was 90% of the patrons, were the band members families. So if you make reservations, ask about the bands. It may not be you cup of tea. We were a mix of boomers and millennials. Everyone hated it.
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CherV
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
Service was awful! Slow and didn't get seated for 10 minutes. Waitress did not check on us or come back after we were finished our meal. We had to track down another employee just to pay so we could leave.
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RobertC
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
The food was all cooked outside and brought in luke warm to cold. Not sure why because even if u were doing the brisket on smoker, you cook it and then bring in to plate with extras in kitchen. This kept your staff running to accommodate us but also were having problems with carrying plates of food and trying to get door open to bring in. It was also raining a little. First pot coffee we had was cold and had to be replaced. My friends Margarita was not mixed properly and was sent back. Overall we spent over 300.00 that night as a group and were not happy. I hope that this response gets to proper people so hopefully other guests do not experience what we had.
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bill
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
Menu selection was poor , looked more like a cafeteria than a hotel restaurant
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SelinaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. Will definitely return!
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on August 21, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back for another exceptional experience. Your continued support means a lot to us. See you soon!
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CatherineC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Fish dinner great. Water views fantastic. Live music MIA outstanding!
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GillianW
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
I made the reservation for 11 am for an early lunch, but they were unable to serve us until 11:30, as they were taking down the breakfast buffet. The food was good, although a little over-priced. There was no dessert menu.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on August 7, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the delay in serving and will work on better time management. We'll also review our pricing and ensure a dessert menu been offered. Your input helps us improve.
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JodyJ
Las Vegas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience5
Servers were really great here but the management is seriously lacking. Not enough kitchen staff and food took way too long to come out. Patrons were leaving without eating cause they didn’t want to wait any longer. Too bad cause the location is fabulous.
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WayneE
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall1food3service2ambience1
My wife has already sent an email about our experience. Such a disappointment as the setting has so much potential. Having worked in marketing for a restaurant chain in Europe I was noticing many things that were just done so wrong. Don’t think we will be going back any time soon.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on August 7, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the disappointment you experienced and appreciate your insights. We'll strive to address the issues raised and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful lunch… great service and delicious food.
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JessicaH
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Was wonderful atmosphere But WAAAYY to expensive! It's quite Sad that you have this amazing spot but too expensive to enjoy it ...12$ for a drink ...that's unreal ! I love it there alot ..just can't afford to go as much as I would like !
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MicheleM
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
It’s all-new wait staff and only a couple really seem to know what they’re doing. Service is typically poor, this was my fourth visit this summer. I go for the views and the music. I don’t know why they bring in dance bands and then don’t clear a space for dancing as they used to do. The food is delicious but pricey.
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DebbieM
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family had a lovely table by the river. Our server was great. Gave us just the right amount of attention. Food was delicious. The gunslingers were amazing!
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TracyB
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere to listen to live music. Our server Lonnie was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed the food that they had.
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LauraB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
Unfortunately we had a very poor experience at this restaurant. Waited over an hour and half for food and ended up having to cancel the order. We had kids with us and they were starving. We won’t be going back.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on July 14, 2023
We sincerely apologize for the extremely long wait and the inconvenience caused to you and your family. We deeply regret this experience and assure you that we will address the issue to prevent it from happening again in the future.
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BethM
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Upon arrival there was no clear indication of who to speak to about our reservation and where we should sit. The restaurant was understaffed and management did not seem to have a plan for how to cope with their customers. Our waiter was very pleasant and apologetic and offered us free soft drinks, which we appreciated. There was an hour wait for our food and although the food tasted fine, it was way too expensive for the small quantity of it. This used to be a pleasant place to eat but we will not be back.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on July 6, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we apologize for falling short of your expectations. We apologize for the lack of clarity regarding your reservation and seating. We also acknowledge the challenges caused by understaffing and the delay in receiving your food. We appreciate your kind words about your waiter. We're sorry to hear that the portion size and pricing didn't meet your expectations. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements.
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JimL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Definitely going back. The only thing stopping a 5star review was that the wait staff seemed be new and inexperienced. This is not to say they weren't friendly and as helpful as they could be.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on July 6, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and for considering a return visit! We appreciate your understanding regarding our new wait staff. We're glad to hear that despite their inexperience, they were friendly and tried their best to assist you. We will continue to work on improving their training to provide an even better dining experience. We hope to earn that 5-star review from you in the future!
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Tofoody
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
This restaurant is trying hard this season (patio) to provide a more professional overall dining experience. More staff, more management around. fresher food. Very pleased. Will be back. Thank you to the restaurant staff.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on July 6, 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you noticed our efforts to enhance the dining experience, with increased staff and management presence. We're glad you enjoyed the fresher food and had a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you for your support!
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Anaid
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very helpful, and busy staff. Due to weather, we asked to change to indoor dining and had arrived at 11:30am earlier than our reservation time. The request was accepted graciously. Only one waitress on for indoor and outdoor dining who was polite and took time to answer some questions we had. Waited quite a while to get food, I gather due to limited kitchen staff, but the meals were good when received.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on July 6, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad our staff was helpful and accommodated your request for indoor dining. We apologize for any delays in service, but we're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meals once they arrived. We appreciate your understanding and hope to serve you again in the future.
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SusanY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Was very quiet for lunch not a lot of people. Goid was good, bit pricey for poetions. Service was great
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on June 27, 2023
"Thank you for your feedback! While we strive to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, we appreciate your positive comments about our great service and good food. We'll take your feedback on pricing into consideration to ensure better value for portions in the future."
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CarolynS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
We went Sunday afternoon for a Father's Day late lunch, the service was slow had to keep looking for a waitress. They were out of the brisket we ordered but the smoked food was excellent, very tasty wings and ribs. They had a group playing, was to loud for a restaurant, a few notches down would have been better, we could talk while they were playing. Had to wait a while to find our waitress again to get the bill but we will go back, nice setup on the water.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on June 21, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing us for your Father's Day late lunch. We apologize for the slow service and the inconvenience caused by the wait for the bill. We appreciate your compliments on the quality of our smoked food and will take your suggestion into consideration to ensure a more comfortable dining experience with the live music. We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy our waterfront setup again.
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JennyB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Everything was great It seems under staffed, or waitresses were new and need more guidance and help. I was always taught if your a server you cater to your table and pay attention to others. As happy customers are returning customers. Overall we had a great time, and the band was fabulous! We'd come again just for the music
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on June 21, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback and for bringing the staffing issue to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will provide additional training and support to ensure better service in the future. We're delighted that you enjoyed the music and hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience.
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Jake
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
Remembered why we never go to this beautiful patio by the lake. The service is terrible.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on June 21, 2023
We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with our service. It's disheartening to hear that it overshadowed the beauty of our patio by the riverside. We value your patronage and would appreciate the opportunity to make it right. If you would be willing to give us another chance, we would be more than happy to ensure that your next visit is nothing short of exceptional. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to improving.
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CharleneM
Edmonton
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience4
It was very busy with the servers and kitchen not being able to keep up. We were staying at the hotel and so we were fine with waiting, drinking and talking among the of us. Emily was amazing, the food was great. We sat inside and had the whole restaurant to ourselves for about 2.5 hours before other arrived. We felt bad for the staff trying to keep. If we had somewhere to be the. It would have been an issue. We had a lovely evening. Not any vegan options that were substantial so that needs to be an improvement.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on June 21, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the busy atmosphere and appreciate your patience. We're glad Emily provided excellent service and you enjoyed the food. We'll work on expanding our vegan options to ensure a more satisfying experience for all guests.
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FrankD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent menu, good tasting food. Good band. But, not enough umbrellas… too hot.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
Portion sizes are very small in comparison in price. Staff is friendly but not experienced. This place is only good for the patio and drinks. Definitely do not get the $20 caprese salad, the description does not match what was plated in front of me.
The Riverside Grill & GazeboResponded on June 15, 2023
Apologies for the small portion sizes compared to the price. We'll review and adjust accordingly. Staff training will be improved. We'll address the caprese salad description discrepancy. We appreciate your feedback and hope to enhance your experience in the future. Thank you!
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PaulK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We choose the Holiday Inn dining because we had guests from out of town and we wanted a nice, quiet place with ambiance so we could talk and had a lovely view. Thank you and our server was excellent, very charming and smiled the whole tome. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience1
Mother’s Day brunch Restaurant is Dirty, service was subpar. Food was warm. Never going back.
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JeffG
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The Mother’s Day buffet was excellent. Very good variety and high quality
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JoanneR
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Atmosphere was quiet and welcoming. Food was good
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AnnieMB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
I couldn’t believe how much money we paid for dirty dishes and luke warm food. The staff at the waffle station and egg station were pleasant but that was the only positive. It took 45 minutes for us to get drinks. The buffet is was odd and the menu didn’t make sense. We went for brunch at 10am and they had pasta with tomato sauce and potato salad. Will never be back, and would not recommend.
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AliceG
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We have reservations for Friday out on the patio and NO ONE was there. After that we had a scramble to find any restaurant with available seating. Very disappointed
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deborahH
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great experience and wonderful break for Easter Brunch. My family really enjoyed it. Thank you for the great service and great selection of food too.
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FAQs

The Riverside Grill & Gazebo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 740-6564.

The Riverside Grill & Gazebo is rated 3.3 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Riverside Grill & Gazebo

150 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9J 3G5

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Peterborough
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Cuisines
International, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Sheldon Walters
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://riversidegrillptbo.ca/
Phone number
(705) 740-6564

The Riverside Grill & Gazebo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does The Riverside Grill & Gazebo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Riverside Grill & Gazebo restaurant rated?

Is The Riverside Grill & Gazebo currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information