River House Bar & Grill

4.5 (350)

$30 and under

Seafood

2495 Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057

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River House Bar & Grill

4.5

$30 and under

Seafood

Middletown

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for live music
Great for outdoor dining

For business or pleasure, Feel the charm of our rural Bar & Grill. Our dining areas, bar room, outdoor bar, and decks offer a casual atmosphere to enjoy our innovative menu, a wonderful list of local wines from the best of our area vineyards, and a speciality drink menu including craft and specialty ales & lagers sure to please any palette. Whether you're in the mood for a grilled burger and a pint of your favorite ale, Angus steak with a shot of top shelf whisky, or seared ahi and a chilled martini, River House Bar & Grill has something for everyone. River House Bar & Grill is the perfect place to unwind and take a break - meet old friends for happy hour, or make new ones, celebrate a special occasion, or gather your family for dinner.

Contact us about private parties, weddings and catering. Give your luncheon, wedding, or special event that extra touch with our exquisite catering menu.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Kitchen Daily 10:00 am–11:45 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am Wed–Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(717) 930-8700
Website
http://riverhouseonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shaun D. Fink

Location
2495 Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057
Neighborhood
Middletown
Cross street
Geyers Church Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
2.7 Miles to/from Harrisburg International Airport.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at River House Bar & Grill.

4.5

(350)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hershey / Harrisburg
Great for brunch
Hershey / Harrisburg
Kid-friendly
Hershey / Harrisburg
Good for groups
Hershey / Harrisburg
Hot spot
Hershey / Harrisburg
Great for outdoor dining
Hershey / Harrisburg
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

River House Bar & Grill offers a charming dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Highlights include the "outstanding ribeye" and "flavorful drunken clams." The relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by live music and outdoor seating. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and memorable special touches, making it a "highly recommended" destination.

350 Reviews

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Harold
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a good time. The food and entertainment was good!
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George
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was excellent! She made sure our drinks were full and food came out in a good time and at the right time. Speaking of food, the blackberry wings were excellent! Not overly sweet and just enough heat to let you know it was there but not enough to stop the flavors from coming through. The ribeye was outstanding and cooked properly but the start of the whole thing for my wife was the drunken clams. They were very flavorful and the sauce was good enough to make me want to drink it. I did prefer the wings over the clans but I'm a wing guy. The piggy back pizza was good. It has a well done crust that did not droop when held. The toppings were plentiful and added a different flavor to every bite. It was a shot in the dark for us to try this place and we are glad we did! We highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxed time with some live music, good food, good drinks, and great service. Definitely on our short list every time we are back in the area.
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Ashley
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was amazing! On a Saturday, we arrived at 11:30 and did not need reservations (as we had) but the fact that we did and notated that it was our anniversary, we were pleasantly surprised with free dessert. I am not sure if this is normal or not. However, in 12 years of celebrating, we never got free anything for our anniversary, so this blew us away and made it extra special! It’s not often that we get away without our boys, so this was nice. Our server was great and very attentive! The food was really good! We drove more than an hour, and were not disappointed. We will plan on coming back!
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Father Michael
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought a friend for all-you-can-eat crab legs and we had a wonderful meal! Hector was our server and he was EXCELLENT!
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Kirsten
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service! Will definitely be back!
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Stacey
Philadelphia17 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love all the outdoor seating. The restaurant had these huge tiki torches which kept the outdoor area free of any insects which made eating outside an even better experience. It has a very relaxing and chill atmosphere.
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sue
Poconos5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Foos was excellent! Cant wait to go back and try some other things!! Wait staff very attentive!
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david
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Place was busy glad we had a reservation. It took us a little longer to get serious but once we did the service was great. There was live music. Food was delicious
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Rick
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I had a great time. Great service and great atmosphere. Food was amazing worth every penny. Will definitely be going back.
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Dawn
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on July 19, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The service was pretty slow. Three people at our table ordered all you can eat seafood. They kept bringing partial orders because they were running out of shrimp and crab.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Kitchen Daily 10:00 am–11:45 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am Wed–Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(717) 930-8700
Website
http://riverhouseonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shaun D. Fink

Location
2495 Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057
Neighborhood
Middletown
Cross street
Geyers Church Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
2.7 Miles to/from Harrisburg International Airport.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a highlight, reviewers call out the all‑you‑can‑eat seafood offering on Sundays as a worthwhile experience.

Portions skew generous, guests describe the menu as having "serving sizes generous, " and some say the portions were "HUGE, " with extras sent home.

River House Bar & Grill feels like a rustic, sports‑bar‑meets-scratch‑kitchen spot, lively inside with live music and TVs, and a relaxed outdoor deck and bar for open‑air dining.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and guests sometimes dress up a touch for special occasions.

River House is at its liveliest on weekend evenings when live music and DJs are playing; for a quieter, quicker seating pick a weeknight, guests report being seated quickly on a Tuesday night.

Yes, River House welcomes families: the owner description invites guests to "gather your family for dinner, " and reviewers describe dining with children, including a party of five that included three kids and a warm Mother’s Day family visit.

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River House Bar & Grill

4.5

$30 and under

Seafood

Middletown

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

River House Bar & Grill

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River House Bar & Grill

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