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Riverside Grill

171 Main Road, Somerset West, South Africa
021 851 2618
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Ranked #18 of 40 restaurants in Somerset West
Cuisines: Steakhouse, Continental, Contemporary, Grill
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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W Yorkshire
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I had dinner here last week whilst on business. I started with the beef carpaccio which was ok, but nothing special. For main I had the ribeye which was lovely. I also had a glass of the house cab sav which was much better than the usual house wine. Overall the food was good as was the service. My only... More

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See 3 more reviews by ZX6RRick for Somerset West
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The setting is beautiful, especially in summer when you can enjoy your lunch, dinner next to the stream with ducks and squirrels running around. Steak, chicken, fish you name it and it turns up done to perfection. Friendly , peaceful atmosphere.

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See 6 more reviews by Des M for Somerset West
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

Good food but very over priced! We paid R900 for two starters, mains, one desert and two coffees. We paid R550 for the same type of meal on the ocean side in Hermanus one night earlier. Definitely the last time we'll go there

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Andreas S, Manager at Riverside Grill, responded to this review
30 March 2013

Dear Daniel Thank you for taking the time to write a review about The Riverside Grill. I have reprinted your check to make sure if anything extra was added to your check, as it is highly impossible for two starters, two mains, one dessert and two coffes to amount to R900. What you failed to add was two bottles of... More

Strand, Western Cape, South Africa
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Great service , nice setting and atmosphere. I had a fillet steak with mc donalds style chips. Wife had ribs .... with mc donalds chips. Side onion rings order was average home cooking style. Side order pepper sauce was average . Good place to recomend to people who have more money than they know what to do with.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013 via mobile

enjoyed dining at The Riverside grill. The food was amazing, aswell as the service was excellent. We will definitely visit again.

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north east
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68 reviews 68 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

We ate here on a Sundays night at the recommendation of our guest house owners as many restaurants in the area are closed Sundays and the place we wanted to eat was fully booked. The food was spot on. I had mussels to start which were plump and succulent followed by fillet steak which was devine and cooked perfectly. We... More

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See 3 more reviews by IRISHDRAFT for Somerset West
Somerset West, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012 via mobile

What a disapointment! Have been before about 1 year ago and it was great. This time the food was awful and the menu completely over priced. The only compliment I can offer is the great service from the waiter. The chicken schnitzel was dreadful, it was burnt and the lamb shanks cold! The cost for 4 people without alcohol was... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012 via mobile

Pretty little mediterranean restaurant next to a stream. Service was excellent. Food is above average but actually very good value. Blue cheese sauce on steak was not great but for the rest fresh ingredients and excellent preparation.

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See 2 more reviews by Donnie W for Somerset West
Cape Town
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

The nice thing about The Riverside Grill is the spectacular setting in and outside.The food is always of high quality and the service great.A must visit when you are in Somerset West.

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See 5 more reviews by StephanMalan for Somerset West
Somerset West, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

This restaurant is definitely a must whenever you are in Somerset West. The area of the Winelands is packed with great restaurants, and this one is in de middle of town but still it offers a beautiful garden view and some of the best meat dishes you can find. Definitely one to remember.

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