Phone: +17033477545,+12037575669
Address: 7966 Fort Hunt Road Alexandria, VA 22308, 22308-1292, United States
City: Alexandria
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2509
Website: http://www.riverbendbistro.com
"We had stopped coming to this place last year because the food quality had declined but decided today to give another try based on recent reviews. The good news is the food is good again! Bad news is the service is still terrible. The servers are young and inexperienced which isn't their fault, of course. It is evident that the management has put zero into training in the basics, however. We waited 30 minutes with empty glasses of water after placing our order. Literally had to grab the server as he was chatting up another table to remind him we had ordered wine. I was brought the wrong entree which prompted a conversation by two servers looming on each side of me about what to do while someone else's entree cooled in front of me. Asked for a to go box which was plopped unceremoniously on the table. Pro tip; servers should take the remainder to the kitchen and pack your to go container. While fumbling with the to go, I accidentally knocked over and shattered the empty wine glass (no offer ever to refill during the meal) no one, including hosts or servers present, offered to help as I picked up glass shards from the table and floor. Everyone kept their gaze firmly on the floor in front of their feet. Finally, as we left with my elderly mother and another patron using a walker in front of us, not one single employee thought to get the door for us much less thank us for our business. The kitchen is still super slow. Our Cheeseburger was good but not cooked to the requested temperature. The place is way too noisy for comfort. Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible"
All prices are estimates on menu.
Alexandria, Virginia, blends rich history with a vibrant dining scene, offering Southern comfort foods, fresh seafood, and vibrant international cuisines.