Reviews of Big River Grille and Brewing Works
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/29/2021
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Went here the first night on vacation and the food was great so went back the second night and waiting over an hour only to be told they were out of ribs and ribeye on an already small menu so only half our party was able to eat since they didn’t inform us when we checked in and it was too late to choose about her place
Pros:
When then have it in stock the food is goodCons:
They let you wait and fail to tell you they are out if thingsReviewed by emix Review Date: 04/26/2014
Rating: (2) Recommended
The night we chose to go to Big River it was drizzling and cool outside. We requested a table inside and were seated immediately. The temperature inside was colder than out on the boardwalk. We did not wish to shiver through our meal and got up from the table to tell the hostess that it was too cold inside. She made no effort to look into it and seemed fine with the fact that we were leaving. We decided that if this was the way they served us before even ordering, that it probably wasn't going to get any better.
As a result, I can not comment on the food or drinks only the lack of interest in guests' concerns exhibited by the staff.
Pros:
Convenient for Boardwalk guestsCons:
Uncaring staff, Too cold inside restaurant.Reviewed by wattage Review Date: 02/18/2014
Rating: (2) Recommended
I’ve eaten here two other times, both times I came away disappointed in the food. This time the food was fine, but the experience in the restaurant was terrible!! We only ate here as a last resort as the Flying Fish Cafe and Kozzina’s had nothing on their menus that appealed to my wife. We were staying at the Boardwalk Inn and wanted something close as it was raining heavily.
We arrived about 6:30PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. We were seated upon our arrival at a table on the left side of the restaurant near a window looking out onto the boardwalk and their patio. Our server was good throughout our meal.
After we ordered, several groups arrived and promptly began drinking heavily. As they drank, they got louder and louder. By the time out food arrived, I could not hear my wife speak at all, and she was sitting next to me. This was the loudest restaurant I’ve ever been in! Even though our food was good, the noise killed the experience for us and we will never return. When we were leaving, we spoke to a family under the awning at the front of the restaurant, and they also thought the noise levels were deafening.
This restaurant is more of a bar, then a restaurant.
Pros:
Burgers, LocationCons:
Noise, Noise, and more NoiseReviewed by caltex Review Date: 05/24/2015
Rating: (3) Recommended
The craft beer and selection is good. In fairness, I only ordered an appetizer - asiago artichoke and crab dip. It was okay at best. But the kicker was that there a mom and daughter next to my table and she said their food was not good...shortly after they left. The menu looks like typical pub food so I didn't have high expectations, but the dip at $13 left me wondering if something was missing.
Pros:
Beer, LocationCons:
FoodReviewed by BarrySimon Review Date: 07/18/2022
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
What should be a good location, is not
Pros:
Air conditioned, beer was good.Cons:
Reservation seating was not at all timely Food was presented well,however several orders were incorrect. One party was informed after a long wait, that they were out of ribs? He gave a replacement order and 2 minutes later everyone's order came but his. He had to wait about a half hour for his dinner. The food was ok at best. My burger bun was hard.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/23/2021
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Hospital cafeteria quality hamburgers and salad
Pros:
Not crowdedCons:
Food was not greatReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 07/01/2021
Rating: (5) Recommended
Food is not very good. Basic bar food and not the good kind but still a nice place to grab a beer.
Pros:
BeerCons:
FoodReviewed by auntiekeiki Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (5) Recommended
My family dined here on 8/31/19. The waiter was exceptionally attentive to our rather large party. The burger comes with chips, so I asked him if there was anything else I could possibly get for a side. He mentioned fruit, so our entire party asked for fruit as our side. Much to our surprise, he brought each of us a bowl full of grapes to snack on before the meal. And he refilled them! Our meals still came with the chips, but the fruit to snack on while we waited was perfect for this really hot day.
Pros:
No waitCons:
Food is barely average.Reviewed by Stitch1623 Review Date: 06/13/2019
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
We went here this past October specifically because my son wanted meatloaf. It was not crowded at all and the staff was friendly. The food was just average. Two had meatloaf and both were disappointed. Two had burgers and said they were just average. The beer was good but not worth it considering there are many places nearby with better food.
Pros:
Great beer, not crowdedCons:
Just average foodReviewed by allec999 Review Date: 10/01/2015
Rating: (6) Recommended
Ate a late dinner here after the Fantasmic show mid-week. Sat right at the bar, bartenders were friendly and helpful. I just had a burger, which was decent. My wife had meatloaf, which she could not eat. Probably won't go out of our way to come back here, but if we're staying at the Boardwalk again, very well could try it again.
