The Rivers Restaurant and Bar

Good atmosphere, good beer selection, pretty good food. No dancing chickens unfortunately: (so not 5 stars.

Well the food was acceptable. A good choice of dishes. Friendly staff. I was a little disappointed with the Cider Pork with Mustard mash. The mash could have done with a bit more Mustard and the Pork loin could have had the fat cooked through and I am not sure just putting Apple sauce on the Pork qualifies it as being Cider like. Other than that it was edible.

EvedThe food 10 out of 10 selection same, food choices on display same service 10 out of 10. Go visit sit be saved up there with any Auckland restaurant.

Awesome food and service, couldn't fault the staff they were all friendly and seemed like they enjoyed working there. Highly recommend the Guinness pie!

Was very good. Very consistent. Very packed to for Monday no tables left. That' says something about the place. Would recommend

The steak meal was delicious. The mushroom sauce was brilliant, just needs more of it. Good atmosphere, pleasant staff.

I got terrible food poisoning!
Shrimp garlic.
I am a visitor, from California, traveling all over for a month.drove from the Opunake/taranaki to gisborne, thought I would treat myself to a lovely late lunch. I hadn’t eaten anything before, (that day) The service was fine and food seemed fine, did not taste funky? Didn’t eat anything else that day. Woke up in the middle of the night, violently ill.for about 4hrs.
Next morning, I was ok.but weak, thirsty!

My little family are regulars. It's like the staff have watched my kids grow a little more each visit. Same awesome service and food everytime. Its the reason we go back. Kids Platter is plentiful and the steaks are good sized.

First visit with friends. Disappointingly, lamb rump very tough though beautifully pink and Guinness pie more pastry than filling. Would go again but order something else - good service and atmosphere.

Couldnt get a table. Checked the website didn't say we needed to reserve a table.however was very busy

Was awesome. The food was delicious, the staff were very polite and patient, and very helpful with our mokos, thankyou very much Rivers

Great place, awesome food. Only downside, it's such a popular place it can get a tad noisy. Would recommend.

Stopped here after a long drive from the Bay of Plenty at 8.40 on a Monday night and were pleasantly surprised to see how well patronized the place was. Order our meals, and were very impressed with the service. Will be back again when next we visit Gisborne.

Always an awesome meal when we come in. Was busy due to the time of day and year, but was very efficient on the service.

Lovely food and drinks. A great place to dine. The only draw back is the crowds of people that flock there to eat and drink. Great place but always busy.

It was a great meal, good service and great atmosphere. I had sirloin and my partner had River Pie. All in all very happy with the place

Not fully impressed. Food was ok but expensive we were not offered dessert tea or coffee at the end of the meal and I had to ask for a bottle of water whilst or party chatted.

Always great value for money and fantastic service. We love it as a family friendly venue with loads of atmosphere and central to everything. Gorgeous views over the river and lots of different styles of seating. Love this place.

Great food. Great place to have a tasty meal. Great for family getaway. Great staff. Helpful. Nice view. Close to river. Good parking.

Generous portions. Nice location. Had a dinner here. Service was slow since there were a few big groups but all waitresses and staff worked very hard, especially the girl working at the bar, busy but always with beautiful smiles. If you stay in Gisborne for one night. Here is your best bet for dinner.