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River Bar is a bar in Somerville, MA.

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River Bar offers a lively atmosphere with scenic river views, making it a popular spot for both casual drinks and group gatherings. Guests appreciate the creative cocktails, diverse menu, and friendly service. The outdoor seating is a highlight, especially during warm weather. While some find prices a bit high, the overall experience is enjoyable and worth a visit for those seeking a vibrant social spot with great food and drinks.

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Google: 4.2/5

Yelp: 3.8/5

Tripadvisor: 4.0/5

Facebook: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.1/5

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Jake Pettigrew
Jake Pettigrew -Google user
2 years ago
Great food, kind accommodating and attentive service, and up-scale atmosphere. There was a shift in management and chef and River Bar has majorly improved since then.
Atmosphere: 5French Fries, Pork TacosPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Sharon Fosbury
Sharon Fosbury -Google user
7 years ago
Tried the flourless chocolate cake with mole whipped cream. The chocolate cake was smooth and rich, but not overwhelming. Not sure why the topping was characterized as mole, but nevertheless it was delicious. The boomsauce beer was also delightful as was the super attentive...Read More
Kieron Sinnette
Kieron Sinnette -Google user
4 years ago
First time here. So we went with old faithfuls: martinis, crab / artichoke dip, french fries, and rosé. All including service was on point!
Merlin Cruz
Merlin Cruz -Google user
7 years ago
Great place to have a glass of wine by the fire. We went during the winter so it was cold and this was perfect! Great service as well.
Rey Rodriguez
Rey Rodriguez -Google user
2 years ago
Love eating outside with a river near by the restaurant!!
colby shepherd
colby shepherd -Google user
9 years ago
Low prices that you'd expect from bar food but quality and flavors that you'd find in a gourmet restaurant. Modern relaxed atmosphere and a great outdoor patio with harbor views. Order the fried chicken sandwich!
DSH
DSH -Google user
10 months ago
The food and service are great. Especially after a hard day of shopping at assembly. The menu is short but features everything a standard person would like. The bartender Sean was very attentive and accommodated my drinks restrictions.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Claire Wu
Claire Wu -Google user
7 years ago
great view with great food went there for brunch with my friend on a Saturday morning. It’s quite pleasant.
Eleanor
Eleanor -Google user
10 months ago
We hosted a small party at River Bar this weekend, and Quang was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. On the day of the event, the staff was friendly and provided excellent service. Our guests praised the food and drinks. We will definitely return...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
nicole morin
nicole morin -Google user
a year ago
This atmosphere is absolutely amazing. Our server is the coolest human being & was so attentive of everything, ROGER!!! Josh is an outstanding bartender. If you want a cool chill place on the weekend, this is the spot …….10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Hannah` Martin
Hannah` Martin -Google user
3 years ago
Love love LOVE River Bar now. I enjoy the atmosphere. Sitting outside at the bar or fire pit. It’s great anytime of the day. I went a few years ago and it was eh. Thought I’d give it another chance and now I keep going...Read More
Patty Barrett
Patty Barrett -Google user
a year ago
Came in on a cold Thurs night and was happy to find the warmers were on full blast - it was so cozy! Kim Mica and Josh - the manager and bartenders- were so much fun and welcoming. This is the perfect place for after...Read More
ChubbaMumma
ChubbaMumma -Google user
2 years ago
I give this place 5 stars strictly for the staff. John at the bar is awesome and the servers all seem to enjoy working with one another. The atmosphere is nice too. My complaint for this bar is the food and menu size. It has...Read More
Aaron Miller
Aaron Miller -Google user
8 years ago
If you're looking for a place to have a drink and some lite food, check out River Bar. There's plenty of outdoor seating with some shaded spots. The outdoor seating sofas are plush. Table tops are also available. The bar is across the …
Liona Delva
Liona Delva -Google user
a year ago
"I came here for the first time and will be back again because of Mica. he made sure that our first experience at River Bar was great and he exceeded our expectations. the food and drinks were amazing and Mica's personality and hospitality made the...Read More
Jillian Powers
Jillian Powers -Google user
3 years ago
The staff is unbelievable they go above and beyond every time I go there! Staff is so accommodating and I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a cool spot to check out. They have outdoor fire pits that steal the show, the …
Sarah Osborn
Sarah Osborn -Google user
7 years ago
I thoroughly enjoy my visit any time we come here. It's on the pricier side, so it isn't a frequent stop but it's almost always worth it. …
Soung Tran
Soung Tran -Google user
6 years ago
The drinks were good, didnt eat any food. Overall service of place was pretty good. One thing that gives this a 5 star …
Ryan Durkin
Ryan Durkin -Google user
6 years ago
Cool place. Good vibe. Good menu. Drink menu is usually on point and has creative drinks. The outside area is really neat with the fire places and heat lamps. I'm happy with the atmostphere and the bartenders are usually pretty nice and hospitable. A bit...Read More
Chynna Saraiva
Chynna Saraiva -Google user
6 years ago
At first my friend and I weren't thrilled with the service outside. Granted it was a bit busy, but the servers took other people before us even though we had been waiting longer. So we finally got our drinks and they weren't very good but...Read More

Features

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
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Delivery

Highlights

check icon Fast service
check icon Great bar food
check icon Great beer selection
check icon Great cocktails
check icon Great wine list
check icon Live performances
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Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
check icon Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

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check icon Beer
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check icon Food at bar
check icon Happy hour food
check icon Hard liquor
check icon Wine

Dining options

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Amenities

check icon Gender-neutral restroom
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check icon Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy
check icon Trendy

Crowd

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check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Tourists
check icon Transgender safespace

Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

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check icon LGBTQ+ friendly