Riverview Wine Bar

Horrible as a solo.
I’ve been to Riverview as a 1+ many times and thought I would try it as a solo. My experience was very different as a solo.
I thought the first time solo was an anomaly. As hard as it was, I tried it a second and third time solo. As a solo I waited and waited for a server to bring me water and a menu. Then watched and waited and waited and waited as drinks and meals were brought out while I waited and waited and waited for a server to ask me what I wanted to order. All this while folks (plural) at other tables who had come at the same time or after me received service, drinks and meals.
I’m seriously less inclined now to go as a 1+ and not going back as a solo.

This spot is super cute! And I absolutely want in transported to my neighborhood. Met a few friends here for a glass of wine prior to catching a movie at the theater across the street. The place was buzzing on a Thursday night. It was alive and intimate, glowing warmly and paired with friendly service. I didn’t try the food, but the wine hit the spot!

My girlfriends and I only had time for a quick beer before we went over to the Riverview Theatre for a show– the staff did their best to serve us in quick time. Will be back to try the food on a non-​rushed night. Liked the Vibe.

I’M SO IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE AND I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW IT EXISTED!
Riverview Café Wine Bar is a unpretentious, quiet, intimate oasis. There’s a huge, roaring fire place, scattered tables, a large bar, dim lights.
Two new mamas took a Thursday night out away from the babies here — and we loved it. The drink menu is slightly overwhelming (DRAFT BEER! WINE BY THE GLASS! FLIGHTS! COCKTAILS!). The wine flights were so cleverly labeled and described, that we both decided to splurge and sample.
My dining partner opted for the spring gnocchi — she said it was awesome! I had already eaten dinner and chose to just indulge in wine and dessert (WIN!). I had the bread pudding — and it was AMAZING. It came out in a ramekin, gloriously rich and oozing with chocolate. I’d order it again and again.
After seeing the pasta on the menu and knowing that it’s close-​ish to our house, I know my husband and I will need to make a trip back again.

I was in town for a class and really enjoyed a quiet dinner here. There’s live jazz, everyone that worked there was very friendly and helpful, and the food was great. I recommend the fries and brussels sprouts!

Awesome wine and food
The service is great and the atmosphere is even better. It seems like a great place to visit before a movie at river view

Fabulous. I love the wine flights, especially the bitchin’ blends if you like reds. There’s an open mic night on Thursdays at the café next door, you can bring your wine over there. The food is great too, especially the pizza! Delicioso!

Fabulous atmosphere for conversation and glass of wine. Nice jazz group playing and waitress just right.
Patio inviting and spacious.

Our trio has played here a couple times and the staff, food and vibe are really friendly and relaxed on the café side. Sure it’s the same on the wine side! A great stop for coffee and a sandwich during the day as well.

Great place to grab a drink and a quick bite to eat before seeing a movie and Riverview Theater. Excellent outside patio seating options. Good wine and beer selection. Decent food choices. Only tried and cheese and charcuterie plate, but both were delicious. The connected Riverview Café had live music playing inside as we were seated outside and you couldn’t here anything at all. Kind of a shame, but it must have something to do with noise ordinances since they are tucked in close to neighborhood homes.
I’ll be back for sure.

Came to this wine bar on a weekday evening, not too busy, were able to sit out on the patio in front of the restaurant. The patio is in front of the actual resturant and does butt up to the street, so it was a little noisy but we did not mind.
Loved the wine flight that I got (Oregon wines) as well as the pizza that my friend and I shared– it’s your standard thin crust pizza that isn’t particularly filling but is great to share. A little more spendy than I anticipated, but ti was a good experience and I’d definitely go back!

The menu is amazing, and it was difficult to decide what to order. We recently moved to the cities and just started coming to the Riverview theater regularly, and this café looks very French and the ambiance seemed chill, so we stopped for a late dinner after a movie. We arrived before 1100 and the door stated that it closed at midnight. We were told to sit at a table of our choice. We asked about specials and what was good and honestly had the most socially awkward waitress I can imagine. She did say that she was new, and we have both worked in the restaurant business, so we understand… We don’t blame the waitress on anything because the manager really seemed to be the reason for weird experience.
Our waitress told us that the kitchen with closing so we need to order all food at once. We wanted dessert because we were celebrating my birthday, and my husband went inside to order the dessert for later.
The waitress then came out and said that the year kitchen was not closed for dessert, only for food. All of our food came out at once, appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert.
The desert even had ice cream on it. The manager said you should eat this first. She actually said this, as we are trying to enjoy our pâté and specialty beer and wine flight.
So much for the Parisian experience. So much for enjoying our courses of meals, enjoying our wine flight.
We thought that this would be our new place to visit frequently after the movies, but sadly, we will never go back.
We ordered approximately $ 100 worth of food and drinks, and always tip over 20%, and hopefully this review this way the other people from calling. At some point, management needs to determine what is more important, leaving at exactly midnight when the door states it closes or having repeat customers.

The food and wine is good and all, and service people friendly. The beet salad very good ! I feel it’s a tiny bit over priced still, considering other places, although it’s a notch up in quality.

I was impressed by the friendly, attentive wait staff as well as the amazing food and great wine selection.

Came here for dinner, they have a great wine list, very knowledgable staff and great food. I had the mussels which were cooked perfect and in a very unique thai sauce. The flat bread was amazing as well. They also have a nice patio and live music, perfect date spot.

What a cute little place in my new neighborhood. I absolutely adore it. I am not a wine enthusiast. Whatever tastes to good me I will keep on visiting the place. We came here on a weeknight and I believe it was a Thursday night. The place was not crowded, maybe about 5 other customers were there. We sat next to a fireplace and it was very nice and cozy. The lighting was low and perfect. I was impressed with their wine list from different countries. We tried three different white wine and five reds. We had mussels, I thought it was ok. Their list of food is good. The waiter was very knowledgeable with the wine list. She was very nice and friendly to us. I haven’t used their bathroom yet but I know it is located in the back hallway.
This place is connected to Riverview Café, I am not sure if they are the same owner. We accidently walked in the café while there was a live music going on and we got the stared from the neighborhood folks. Of course, we smiled and walked out slowly to the wine bar. Oops.
Overall it was a great place in a nice neighborhood. I still need to check out their movie theater across the street. Yes, they have parking lot and it is free.

As a wine enthusiast, I was excited to try the Riverview Wine Bar down the street from my new place. I have to say, my expectations were exceeded. First of all, the staff members were lovely and really knew their facts about the wine being served. Secondly, a lot of local neighborhood folk were there and seemed to be regulars at the Riverview Wine Bar, which is definitely a good sign. Finally, not only were the wine options fantastic, but the food was delicious! I had a flatbread pizza and was blown away by how fresh and unique it tasted. Overall, the ambiance is super chill and casual, but can be classy and dressy too; it’s really whatever your heart desires. Side note: they serve beer too! So, if you aren’t much of a wine drinker you can always have a beer instead.
*This is the first five star review I have written and I would have to say it’s well deserved However, I may be a bit bias since I am a true wine lover.
From a Dietitian’s perspective: Stick to one glass of wine, preferably red, when visiting the Riverview Wine Bar. Red wine, as you may have heard, is known for it’s heart-​healthy benefits… as long as it is consumed in moderation! The research out there hasn’t quite pinpointed the exact mechanisms behind it’s heart healthy benefits, but it’s thought that the antioxidant polyphenols (called resveratrol, procyanidins, and quercetin) help to increase the «good» (HDL) cholesterol, provide anti-​inflammatory effects, and decrease blood pressure. So, my advice? Go to the wine bar, sit back, relax, and sip a glass of red wine. Your heart may thank you later.

Great food and a very nice selection of wines from around the world.
Ate the daily special ground sirloin burger last night. At the chef’s recommendation, ordered it cooked — medium. It was perfect for my tastes. It was served on a soft onion bun with some sort of cheese and crisply-​cooked bacon. The herb-​roasted potatoes served alongside were very good and nicely herbed, although they were served at a more luke-​warm temperature.
I think the Highland Park/​Mac-​Groveland neighborhoods in St. Paul could well use a place like this, serving the same quality of food and wines in a relaxing, intimate-​feeling atmosphere.

As an anti-​connoisseur of fine wine – not to be confused to think I’m not a super-​consumer of it – I was very impressed with the sommelier-​ish staff and their picks for me. Somehow, they interpreted the sophisticated wine descriptions I spouted off – «berry-​ish,» «grape-​ish,» makes my lips pucker like *this,*” and «light can’t shine through it» was correctly translated to an Amerone – and came up with some superb recommendations.
Couple that with a nice bright neighborhood feel, slick jazz, and decent bites, I was perfectly happy sinking half my paycheck for what must have been almost two bottles-​worth of wine I imbibed.
Honors for great service.

If you couldn’t tell by the photo posts that I love the place, well then look at the photos posted cause I love this place. Great service, great food, a variety of wines and beers, and a perfect destination for a dinner and a movie (at the riverview theather for $ 2-​$ 3 movies). Just can’t get enough of this place! PLUS they are open on Tuesday now !!! Score!!!