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River City Grill

131 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-4412
941-639-9080
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Ranked #13 of 75 restaurants in Punta Gorda
Cuisines: American
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Punta Gorda, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Fare is varied American. The place is jammed during the winter season. Tip - they'll serve you dinner at the bar! Kitchen is accommodating, if something isn't on the menu ask a waiter if they'll fix it for you. My husband and I haven't had a meal there we didn't enjoy.

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Homer, Alaska
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80 reviews 80 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

The food at River City Grill was very good. I had one of the chef's specials, and it was great. The wine list was nice. When the server asked about dessert, we ordered one to go and told her that we were in a bit of a rush. She promised that she would have us out in 10 minutes or... More

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Fort Myers
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27 reviews 27 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I have dined here for lunch and dinner multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. They even handle large groups well with a private back room. Good food, good service, good drinks. Well worth the trip!

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Vermont
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50 reviews 50 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Dined at River City Grill with my husband and parents. Loved everything about this restaurant! I selected the Butterfish and it was delicious. I also sampled my husband's Tuscan Spaghetti which was outstanding. The atmosphere here is comfortable but trendy. It feels upscale without feeling too fancy. The menu options have interesting twists and the dishes are well executed. So... More

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Plattsburgh, New York
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70 reviews 70 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

we always enjoy this restaurant the appetizers including the boom boom shrimp and the calamari: are a must. for dinner entrees you must try the fish in chips, the stuff grouper and the sizzling steak they're all excellent.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Stopped here for a quick bite that soon changed to a leisurely meal and overnight at the nearby Wyvern Hotel. The service and food at River City is very good. The prices are a touch high, but for the ambiance and quality of everything its more than worth it. The friendly and attentive service made us feel like old friends... More

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Fort Wayne, IN
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75 reviews 75 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food is "fine". The atmosphere can change depending on the area that you are seated.

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Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Although the noise level is a bit distracting, the menu and the service are very good. If you enjoy people watching with your food, this is a great place to do that. The menu is varied as it has Asian influences, down-home cooking (the meatloaf is fantastic), and fresh fish offerings. They are very good about adjusting the menu items... More

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Chapel Hill, NC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
134 helpful votes 134 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Our meal at River City Grill was good. I had the shrimp scampi which is nice and a bit different - has spinach and chopped tomatoes in sauce. Very good and light. Shrimp was delicious. My husband had the grouper special and also enjoyed it. Calamari appetizer was beer battered - good but could have used less batter. Spicy dipping... More

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Cape Coral
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66 reviews 66 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We wanted to have dinner with some friends who had just bought a new home. After seeing their new abode, we went to the Grill. Although we were a half hour late for our reservation, the hostess was very gracious and led us to our table which was already set for us. Two in the party of six had been... More

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