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Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel, Auburndale, MA

Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel

4.7
4.7
210 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for business meals
We are open for the holidays, please call to make reservations for Christmas eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve at 617-969-1000 ext. 8655

We serve breakfast, lunch & dinner
Hours are:
Breakfast: Monday-Friday- 6:30am-11am
Saturday+ Sunday- 7:00am-11am
Breakfast Buffet-Saturday- 7:00am-11am
Sunday- 7:00am-1:00pm
Brunch Menu only-Sunday- 11:30am-2:00pm
Lunch: Monday-Saturday- 11:30am-2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-10:00pm

Bar: Friday + Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Food service ends at 10:00pm - Monday- Sunday

*We are following Marriott's Commitment to Clean Guidelines to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable*
The Riverbend Bar & Grill at The Boston Newton Marriott offers contemporary American cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our sophisticated bar and restaurant overlooks the Charles River. Savor the taste of locally sourced menu items specially prepared by the culinary team. Come join us for a distinctive meal experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lounge Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 969-1000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Riverbend Bar & Grille can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Restaurant Manager-Jeanmarie: (617) 969-1000 ext. 8690
  • Neighbourhood
    Newton
  • Cross Street
    Commonwealth Ave
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking. Please take a ticket at the Parking Gate and a restaurant associate will validate the parking (up to 4 hours).
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located five minutes from the Riverside T stop.
  • Entertainment
    Live cable TV
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riverbend Bar & Grille offers a delightful dining experience at the Newton Marriott Hotel with "extremely delicious" food and attentive service. Highlights include a "great Thanksgiving buffet" and a diverse menu featuring clam chowder that "rivals anywhere." The restaurant excels in providing fresh, prepared-to-order dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

210 Reviews
  1. Henry and Nancy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and unexpected for a hotel restaurant

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  2. John

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was so great to have this as an option for Thanksgiving Dinner. Staff was friendly, helpful and attentive. Food was delicious. We will definitely keep this venue in mind for future celebrations.

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  3. Randall

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, and good Thanksgiving buffet. Would like to return to order off of their regular menu.

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  4. Nava

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving brunch at this location is something we do for many years. After Covid it was not so good but we wanted to give them another chance. I am glad we did! My request for a window view sit was granted and our party of 5 loved the food choices at the buffet. In addition to the turkey we had short ribs , fish and pasta, salads , side dishes and option to choose 2 soups. Clam chowder was one of the best I had (other guests agreed with me). There were many types of cheeses and shrimps but I did not try them. I had to save room for the largest desert table I saw. They were amazing and we loved them all. Overall food was very good!!1 All the servers were kind and It was a wonderful experience even if the weather was rainy and gray.

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  5. Palma

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    In the past we have had Thanksgiving dinner at the Marriott and it was very good. This time I would say that it was just mediocre. The turkey and stuffing were just okay. The service was minimal. I was told that there would be a 20% gratuity added to the bill. They wrote it down as a "service Charge" and were still looking for an additional tip. I think that since service people new there was a 20% tip, they were not motivated to do an exceptional job. Will be looking for another place for next year's Thanksgiving. Sorry.

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  6. micah

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Thanksgiving buffet. Great quality and holiday spirit!

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  7. Tina

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So pleasantly surprised. Food was extremely delicious and cooked perfectly. Ordered the mussels appetizer, sirloin tips and pulled pork sandwich. Cosmo was strong and for dessert the chocolate cake was amazing. Restaurant was very quiet for a Friday evening at 6pm. Wait staff very attentive.

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  8. DavidK

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was really surprised at how good our food was at a casual hotel restaurant! The clam chowder rivals anywhere, which is a real statement in the Boston area, but it's true! Otherwise, we shared chicken wings which I thought were fine (but my guest called them out as better than Buffalo Wild Wings, for the record.) I don't know if I'd say Riverbend Grille is worth a special trip, but it's well worth consideration if you're passing through the area and certainly if you're staying at Marriott Boston Newton.

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  9. Jane

    Greater Boston

    55 reviews

    1.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Where the Marriott used to have a dining room, diners are now crowded into a very noisy bar area. The menu, already very limited, had items on it, which were not available. Our server, though very pleasant and accommodating, must have been assigned more tables than he could handle because he was rarely seen and available.  Sorry to see such a decline in a place where we used to enjoy dining.

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  10. bluedog

    Greater Boston

    87 reviews

    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was very good. Menu items fresh and prepared to order I did hear the steak on the dinner menu was excellent!

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FAQs

Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 969-1000.

Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 210 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 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel

2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale, MA 02466

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Commonwealth Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Newton
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lounge Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking. Please take a ticket at the Parking Gate and a restaurant associate will validate the parking (up to 4 hours).
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located five minutes from the Riverside T stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live cable TV
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 969-1000
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Riverbend Bar & Grille can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Restaurant Manager-Jeanmarie: (617) 969-1000 ext. 8690
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