The At River Ridge - Town of Griswold

The Pastrami Pretzel is an excellent way to end 18 holes of golf. Tuesday Summer Special 18 holes with a cart for $40.

The service is always great, the food is very good. Excellent portions. The California Reuben is amazing and the Pastrami Pretzel is a steady choice of my wife. The Fish and Chips special with nice thick clam chowder is also very good. Only meal I have had that failed a couple of time was the Chicken Parm. The breading in the chicken was almost burnt the last couple times I had it. A regular in my rotation!

I really wanted to love this place. The appetizers and beer are excellent, but the main courses fall short, being either bland or just not good. I've been here twice and can recommend the nachos and bruschetta. The bar offers a wide range of draft beers and a solid selection of wines. On my first visit, I ordered the wedge salad as my entree, and I was let down; it lacked flavor, and the dressing was too watery. On my second visit, I decided to try the ribs, which they claim to smoke on site. Unfortunately, they were very disappointing. They arrived cold and undercooked, and I suspect they were just reheated in the microwave. Overall, dinner for four, including two appetizers, two glasses of wine, and two Narragansett drafts, came to $155 with tip.

Now, on to the downside: the service. I'm surprised to see other reviews mentioning good service because I can't say the same about my experiences. During my latest visit, the restaurant was overwhelmed with a party in the bar area, so I understood why our waitress was a bit less attentive and seemed frazzled. However, I've been there several times when the place was nearly empty, and the servers were still inattentive and occasionally unfriendly. It's definitely disappointing, but I still think it's worth visiting just for the patio.

The atmosphere is laid-back and pleasant, just as you'd expect at a golf course. Prices are reasonable. The service was outstanding and very friendly. The timing of the food courses was perfect. As a seafood lover, I couldn't resist trying the clam chowder and fish and chips. The cod was excellent, not some unknown fish. The portions were quite generous. I highly recommend this spot for a lovely lunch or a casual dinner.