The service offered at this place was sensational. Attentive, but not imposing at the same time. The chef did a great job at the teppanyaki and nothing was overcooked. Flavours were on the side of bland, but once dipped in their sauces, nice. Fresh ingredients all the way and the banquet was incredibly filling.
When I think teppanyaki, I think of an interactive dining experience with flying food and knife throwing. Sadly, there was no rice catching at riverside teppanyaki. Nonetheless it was an amazing meal. We opted for a set menu which included tataki, scallop, flaming special no1, lobster, garlic rice, wagyu beef and crepe suzette. I highly recommend the flaming special and it's included in most of the set menus. It's like a grilled, creamy, warm california roll that falls apart in your mouth. The lobster come in a great portion and worth the money. Although I was full half way through the set menu, the garlic rice is too good to pass. Overall a great dinner and would recommend for group bookings or date night.
Typical of teppanyaki restaurants. Well laid out show cooking bar. Fast and efficient service.
I liked the salad: mixed greens with freshly cooked and hot mushrooms sprinkled with just right amount of vinaigrette dressing.
Our food were prepared and cooked without much fanfare, but it tastes good. Meat is tender and juicy. As mentioned in other review portions are a bit small; but I think just right to satisfy.
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Environment 4/5
Nice view restaurant is located near the Yarra River though you can not see the view when you focus on the chef’s performance. Everything is fantastic and you can purchase a voucher from Groupon. The beef is tender and crab looks so big. Nice dinner!
Surf and Turf- Special Menu
I have been to Riverside Teppanyaki two times, and both times were very enjoyable. The food was excellent, the set menu is perfect. The food was a smaller portion but I was very full after our set finished. My favourite has to be their flaming number one, absolutely delicious. The crab salad inside tasted so fresh and their secret sauce topped all over was so creamy. I had very tasted anything so fresh and unique before.
The lobster, scallops and sashimi I had were all very fresh. I enjoyed very dish especially the wagyu steak, very fatty and juicy. I totally recommend coming here for a nice dinner, you won't be disappointed.
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
+4
We had dinner at this restaurant last month. We got a 200$ Groupon Boucher for 4 people . We thought that it might not be enough food but we were absolutely wrong. It was more than enough.
Delicious, simple and well seasoned.
I’ll be back to try sushi rolls.
I came here with a groupon, i think it was $370 for 4 people or so.
There were 8 courses, all which were amazing in taste and quality!
My favorites were the wagyu steak and crab salad wrapped in kingfish 🤤
My boyfriend’s favourite was surpringly the cauliflower soup (???) It was very yummy though
After the 8 courses all 4 of us were so full - finishing everything was very hard.
We all highly recommend the 8 course meal, it was well worth the price and experience! We’d give riverside teppanyaki a 3.7/5 if possible, however with this rating system it is definitely closer to a 4 than a 3!
On a whole, the food is delicious and the staff are very friendly. (Best dish was the sashimi, very fresh). I found that there were not enough chefs to manage all the teppanyaki stations which resulted in our crab rolls being very burnt when served. However the quality and taste of our other courses/ the quality of the service is why my rating of this experience is 4/5.
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I purchased the $85 for an 11 course meal groupon deal with wagyu AA9+ upgrade alongside my partner. Really enjoyed our experience.
We were seated on a large teppanyaki bar where we could see how the chefs prepared our food in such finesse and professionalism. They cook every meal right in front of you. And every now and then they put on quite a fire show! We were in awe.
As for the food, we both initially thought the portions were too small but however left full and satisfied. Standout dish was the number one special. I’ve never liked crab salad and this was honestly my first time entirely enjoying a dish with crab salad in it. No picture because I was excited to try it! Came down as both of our top picks.
The other starters, Wagyu Tataki, Dragon Egg and Poke Cone were ok. We came hungry so we devoured them in seconds lol.
The grilled barramundi had a crispy skin, and was delicious and fresh. The mushroom salad was also tasty. My partner, a rare vegetable eater, actually found himself finishing his salad!
Now onto the main course. The Wagyu Amiyaki was AMAZING. The beef was tender and was a perfect medium rare with juices oozing from it every bite. Again my partner found himself finishing the bean sprouts and asparagus 🤣 By that time we were too stuffed so we could actually do without the garlic rice and miso. The dessert was also delicious. I also liked the idea of a a palate cleanser in the middle of our meals as I felt like the lemon sorbet refreshed my mouth from all the oil in the previous dishes.
As for the service, it was quite attentive. The waitress took our plates away right when we finished it, and new dishes arrive right in front of us just before we finish our current one most of the time. Like I said we were hungry, so we appreciated this. Slow eaters would feel rushed I suppose. The chef was also attentive. One downside is that because they’re cooking right in front of you on the teppan, your hair and clothes smell like oil and grease afterwards.
Overall great food and attentive service. Will probably be back with a groupon deal later for the number one special.
Jenny’s Food Adventures
+5
Went here with a friend and it was the best experience I've ever had! The food was amazing and the chef was really entertaining to watch. Each dish was prep with care.
We ordered the ROCK LOBSTER set. It was so good!
Dined here for a work function, certainly was an enjoyable experience. Staff are no doubt hand-picked carefully as the waitstaff were all very friendly and attentive to when your dish was finished. The chef were entertaining - had good humour and welcomed videos and pictures of their workmanship on the grill.
The variety in foods is appreciated - whether it was for seafood lovers, land meat lovers or vegetarians, they also catered for a colleague whom is vegan. It was lovely to see this restaurant is able to cater for all.
My personal preference - would like more salad options as though the oil they cook with is light (not thick or heavy thank goodness!), there was a significant amount in each dish - it must be due to the type of grill they use. Foods are exemplary in flavours and not too sweet or salty.
Recommended!
We had a 12 course set menu and loved every dish. The food was simple amazing! Nice music, staff and fantastic waterfront views to finish off a great dinner. Will be back!
Great service. Food was generally good but some dishes were slightly salty. They only had two chefs to cook food for 5 groups with a few groups of more than two people, hard work!
The food was amazing!! Loved everything we had. Will certainly be back to try a few more dishes. My only negative would be that the drinks are extremely expensive. $10.50 for a beer and a wine list with hardly had anything below $50.
Had such a good experience at the Riverside Teppanyaki. The staff was super friendly and the chef was talkative while cooking just in front of us. We all had the ten course Japanese menu and a few cocktails. In particular I will recommend Ginza Spritz.
We are coming back soon.
Great location, well organized, food is good. The only complaint is the oil & smoke, everyone smelt like that afterwards. A portable barrier could be used when fry steak fat to avoid splash of hot oil.
Absolutely fantastic dining experience. Atmosphere great, chefs fast efficient and food is delicious. Waiters friendly and service was great. Recommend to all for a wonderful night out.
It was stunning!!! I chose the course menu, and it was awesome. Service was great, and Chef Justine was friendly, nice and gentle. I definitely come back here again! Highly recommend:)
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