Boathouse At The Riverside

Tucked behind the Riverside Hotel right on the New River, Boathouse at the Riverside trades on one of the best settings in Colee Hammock. This is a spot where the water is the whole point: boats drift by as you eat, the deck catches the breeze, and if you're arriving by water instead of car, you can dock and walk right in. The menu leans Mediterranean-inspired, built around small plates and cocktails, which makes it easy to graze, share, and linger over the view rather than rush through a formal meal. The daily happy hour is a real draw here, not a gimmick, with 50% off beer, wine, and spirits every day from 4 to 6:30 and a food menu to match on weekdays. Sunday brunch on the water is another highlight worth building a lazy afternoon around. Service comes up often and favorably in local chatter, with servers regularly singled out for being attentive and quick with menu guidance, which matters when you're deciding between happy hour and the full dinner lineup. At $$, it's positioned as an approachable waterfront option rather than a splurge, and it's earned a spot on local best-of lists for downtown dining. Go for the New River views and the boat traffic, stay for the happy hour deals, and expect a lively, deck-heavy scene rather than a quiet hideaway.