Monica's Riverview

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2025-02-16

Went for Saturday Brunch. Restaurant was packed. Parking was limited. Wait wasn’t too bad 15 - 20 minutes. Food was pretty awesome. Tasty. Portions were very generous. My wife the French toast with eggs and sausage. I had the Huevos Rancheros, I also chose to add steak to my meal. It was Outstanding! Great choice all the way around. Monica’s Riverview is a GEM in Antioch. Worthy of a visit. We’ll definitely be back.

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2025-03-25

I had high hopes for this visit, but unfortunately, it fell short on nearly every front. Arrival & Environment: Parking was relatively convenient, just a block away. However, the walk to the restaurant was uncomfortable—passing a few homeless encampments and groups gathered in the park with off-leash pitbulls. It’s not the most welcoming entrance. The view from the restaurant is beautiful, even with the row of parked cars partially obstructing it. Still, there’s potential here for a relaxing riverside experience—but the energy wasn’t that. What I thought would be a peaceful brunch had more of a day-party vibe. Loud music, people dancing—it’s great if that’s what you’re looking for, but it wasn’t the experience I wanted. Service: Very slow and disorganized. I waited over 10 minutes before anyone offered water or even acknowledged me. The couple at the table ahead of me were visibly irritated—one guest got up to grab their own silverware. No clear system, no flow. When a server did arrive, she didn’t introduce herself and seemed confused when I asked for bottled water. After a bit of back and forth, I settled for sparkling. Still, it took nearly 40 minutes to get my food. Food: Honestly, the food was a letdown. Crab Benedict: Cold imitation crab, soft potatoes, lukewarm waffle, and a random plantain tossed on the plate. The only warm item was the egg. Lemon Ricotta Pancake: Good flavor but cold, which made it less enjoyable. It all felt like it had been sitting in the back, forgotten. I ended up asking for my check without finishing my meal. $42 for a plate I couldn’t eat feels unreasonable. Final Notes: The staff was friendly but clearly overwhelmed and not very attentive. I ordered a latte to-go and—just like the food—it was cold. I had to ask for my server multiple times and never saw her again. Bottom Line: If you're coming for the music and the party atmosphere, this might be your spot. But if you're looking for quality food and attentive service in a relaxing brunch setting, I'd look elsewhere.

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2024-11-03

Wanted to love the food, however I found a hair inside my Chile Relleno. That grossed me out. Chicken fried steak was over-fried with too much batter. Service was friendly enough. Beautiful view but overpriced.