Taste the River, Embrace the Moment

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Private Event Spaces in Yorktown, VA – Tailored to You

Planning a special celebration? Whether it’s a wedding reception, baby shower, sports banquet, or birthday dinner, Riverwalk Restaurant has the space—and the setting—for it. Located right on the York River, our private dining rooms offer a warm, inviting backdrop for any occasion. We’ll work with you to customize the details, from table setup to the flow of the night. Our team is here to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on celebrating with your guests.

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Fine Dining with a View

local flavors, and a strong commitment to community and sustainability

our menu Guide

Where the Food Matches the View

At Riverwalk Restaurant, we keep things simple: good food, thoughtful preparation, and a setting that does the rest. Our menu brings together seasonal ingredients, fresh local seafood, and a few unexpected twists on the classics—because familiar doesn’t have to mean predictable.

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special celebration, we serve every plate with the kind of care that makes people come back—and bring their friends next time.

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about Riverwalk Restaurant

A Local Favorite on the Yorktown Waterfront

Located on the scenic banks of the York River in Yorktown, Virginia, Riverwalk Restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it’s a must-visit destination for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy breathtaking riverfront views while indulging in fresh, locally sourced seafood, hand-cut steaks, savory pasta dishes, and classic favorites like seasonal salads and gourmet sandwiches. Whether you're stopping by for a lunch in Yorktown, a romantic date night by the river, or celebrating a special occasion with family, our cozy atmosphere and friendly service make every meal unforgettable.

We’re committed to supporting the Yorktown community by sourcing ingredients from nearby farms and fisheries, ensuring every dish celebrates the best of the York River area.

Join us for a meal that combines fresh flavors with the charm of Yorktown’s riverfront.

Yorktown's top waterfront dining destination

Proudly part of the Historic Hospitality Group

we do catering

Let Us Bring the Riverwalk Experience to You

We pride ourselves on providing top-notch catering services for any occasion, whether you're hosting a small intimate gathering or a large party, our menu options are sure to please your guests. Fresh ingredients and expert preparation come together in our delicious menu options.

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Elegant table setting at Riverwalk Restaurant with oysters on the half shell, fresh salads, and colorful cocktails..

Bartender at Riverwalk Restaurant pouring a cocktail into a chilled glass..

Plated pork chop served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Pan-seared fish with rice and pasta dishes served alongside a glass of white wine..

Bartender straining a cocktail into a martini glass at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Light pink cocktail garnished with mint, served alongside small plates at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Sailboat anchored in the York River viewed from Riverwalk Restaurant’s patio..

Aerial view of Yorktown bridge, waterfront buildings, and marina..

Aerial view of the Yorktown shoreline and pier on a sunny day.

Entrance to Riverwalk Restaurant with sign above the door..

Overhead view of assorted dishes including flatbread, seafood sliders, salad, and cocktails..

Light purple cocktail topped with foam and mint, served with small plates and flatbread..

Round tables set in Riverwalk Restaurant’s dining area with an open kitchen in the background.

Wooden table with an old fashioned and a copper mug cocktail at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Golden-brown quesadilla wedges stacked on a plate with dipping sauce in the background..

Steak sandwich with fresh greens on ciabatta bread, served with golden French fries.

Grilled pork chop with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, plated in a black bowl..

Grilled steak with crispy French fries served with dipping sauce in a white plate.

Fried seafood bites tossed with herbs and served in a black bowl with lemon slices.

Baked crab dip in a cast iron skillet served with slices of warm flatbread.

Grilled fish fillet served over mashed potatoes with asparagus, paired with red wine..

Chopped seafood salad with shrimp, avocado, boiled eggs, and cherry tomatoes..

Grilled fish fillet served over rice with crispy shoestring fries in a black bowl..

Seafood salad with shrimp, tuna, avocado, boiled eggs, and cherry tomatoes..

Bowl of golden-brown fried seafood bites garnished with herbs..

Sliced seared tuna topped with herbs and sauce dots on a white oval plate..

Grilled quesadilla wedges on a black plate, cut into triangles..

Caprese-style appetizer with mozzarella, tomatoes, grilled corn, and balsamic drizzle on a white plate..

Table with charcuterie, bao buns, and seared tuna appetizers at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Thinly sliced cucumber arranged in a flower pattern, topped with a purple orchid.

Copper mug cocktail on a wooden bar counter with blurred dining room in the background..

Shrimp cocktail served in a glass alongside charcuterie and cocktails on a wooden table..

Sandwich with sliced meat, greens, and cheese on ciabatta bread..

Fresh chopped seafood salad with shrimp, avocado, boiled eggs, and cherry tomatoes..

Thin cucumber slices arranged in a flower shape with a purple orchid on top..

Copper mug cocktail on a wooden bar counter..

Old fashioned cocktail served on a wooden table..

Plate of glazed chicken wings served with a small cup of ranch dressing..

Ceviche with red onions and edible flowers served in a black bowl.

Fresh oysters on the half shell served with grilled lemon and dipping sauce..

Latte with a design in the foam served in a ceramic cup..

Charcuterie board with sliced cured meats, cheese, pickles, and crackers..

Light purple cocktail topped with foam and garnished with mint leaves in a tall glass..

Baby shower gift table with teddy bear, flowers, and a sign-in book..

Vanilla cupcakes decorated with gold ‘Oh Baby’ toppers for a baby shower..

Grilled steak topped with chopped herbs and served with golden French fries.

Plate of white chocolate-covered pretzels decorated with blue candy sprinkles..

Vanilla cupcakes with white frosting and edible baby-themed toppers on a display stand..

Blue hydrangea centerpiece with baby’s breath flowers.

Open menu at Riverwalk Restaurant showing food options..

Gift table with wrapped presents, framed sign, and floral decorations..

Glasses of wine and a vase of flowers on a table.

Dining area with neatly set tables and warm lighting at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Grilled fish served over mashed potatoes with seasonal vegetables..

Patrons dining at a table near the window at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Scallops in shells garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Herb-topped creamy dip in a black skillet, served with toasted bread slices on a wooden board..

Charcuterie board, oysters, tuna ceviche, and various cocktails on a table.

Elegant table setting with glassware, silver napkins, and flowers.

Exterior with signage, flowers, and a wooden bench.

White wine being poured into a glass surrounded by cocktails and plates of food.

Grilled chicken breast served with asparagus, tomatoes, and a side of sauce in a black bowl..

Two meatballs topped with marinara sauce and fresh herbs served in a black bowl..

Plate of grilled tomato slices with balsamic glaze and purple orchid garnish..

Baked crab dip in a cast iron skillet served with slices of flatbread.

Thin cucumber slices arranged in a flower shape with a purple orchid in the center..

Small baby carriage-shaped party favors wrapped in clear plastic..

Dining room at Riverwalk Restaurant with white tablecloths, blue napkins, and neatly arranged glassware..

View of creamy dip topped with herbs, served with toasted bread slices on a wooden board..

Long banquet table set for an event with blue napkins and wine glasses..

Plate with two pork bao buns served alongside pickled vegetables..

Soft bao buns filled with shredded pork and garnished with pickled vegetables.

Pork bao buns with pickled vegetables and sauce garnishes..

Light purple cocktail served with charcuterie board and a bowl of pasta..

Two seafood pasta bowls served alongside cocktails on a white table..

Blue and silver balloon arch with a wooden welcome sign for an event.

Bowls of creamy pasta and seared fish over rice, served with a glass of white wine..

Cast iron skillet of creamy dip topped with herbs, served with toasted bread slices on a wooden board..

Seared tuna slices arranged with decorative sauce dots and puree on a white oval plate.

Grilled steak served with French fries and dipping sauce on a black plate..

Sliced seared tuna placed over cucumber rounds, garnished with microgreens and sauce dots..

Charcuterie board with assorted meats, cheeses, and cocktails at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Charcuterie board and oysters served with cocktails and wine at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Table spread with flatbread, dips, charcuterie, and cocktails at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Framed portrait hanging on the wall inside Riverwalk Restaurant.

Citrus-dressed raw fish slices topped with thin veg and purple edible flowers in a black bowl..

Cocktail garnished with cherries on a skewer in a glass tumbler..

Table arrangement with multiple stacked champagne glasses for an event..

Bowls of creamy pasta and seared fish over rice served with white wine..

Shrimp and pasta dish garnished with caramelized onions in a black bowl..

Wine glasses set on a dining table with bottles and decor in the background..

Grilled fish fillet served over rice, topped with crispy shoestring fries and a creamy drizzle in a black bowl..

Statue of colonial-era figures in historic Yorktown, Virginia.

Bowl of golden-fried calamari garnished with herbs and lemon wedges.

Grilled chicken breast with asparagus, tomatoes, and a side of sauce in a black bowl..

Plate of seafood appetizers served with a bright pink cocktail in the background.

Salad with sliced beets, goat cheese, and microgreens on a white plate..

Plate of grilled tomato slices drizzled with balsamic glaze, garnished with purple orchids and microgreens..

Close-up of a pink cocktail in a coupe glass on a white table.

Small glass box with preserved white roses inside.

Wall-mounted wine rack displaying an assortment of bottles at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Shrimp and grits dish with grilled vegetables served in a black bowl..

Steak sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and cheese served with golden French fries..

Braised lamb chops served with mashed potatoes and carrots in a black bowl..

Bowl of pasta in a creamy sauce served with grilled vegetables..

Close-up of creamy dip topped with herbs in a black skillet, served with toasted bread slices on a wooden board..

Seafood salad with diced vegetables, herbs, and crispy chips in a black bowl..

Seafood salad topped with crispy chips and edible flowers..

Table with pasta dishes, cocktails, and flatbread at Riverwalk Restaurant.

View of a docked cruise ship from the Yorktown riverfront..

Freshly shucked oysters on the half shell served over ice with charred lemon halves..

Bottles of red wine displayed on a white tablecloth.

Sailboat docked along Yorktown’s waterfront under a clear blue sky..

Close-up of creamy dip with herbs in a black skillet served with toasted bread slices..

Grilled dish drizzled with sauce, paired with a frothy cocktail at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Ceviche garnished with crispy onions and a purple orchid in a black bowl..

Aerial view of the Yorktown bridge over the York River with a small boat passing below..

Dining room at Riverwalk Restaurant with tables set with blue napkins and wine glasses..

Painting displayed on an easel at an indoor event..

White and blue hydrangea floral arrangement centerpiece..

Soft bao buns filled with shredded pork and pickled vegetables on a white plate..

Overhead view of creamy dip topped with herbs, served with toasted bread slices on a wooden board..

Sailboat docked along the York River, viewed from Riverwalk Restaurant’s patio..

Table spread at Riverwalk Restaurant with saucy chicken wings, fresh salad, flatbread, and a frothy cocktail..

Whiskey cocktail with a large ice cube served next to a cast iron skillet of creamy dip with toasted bread slices..

Aerial view of Yorktown pier extending into the York River..

Main dining area at Riverwalk Restaurant with spacious seating and neutral-toned decor..

Table setting with wine, cocktails, and seafood entrees at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Table spread with warm flatbread triangles and dip, additional plates and cocktails in the background..

Shrimp cocktail served with a tangy red dipping sauce in a metal cup.

Bowl of mussels with shrimp and pasta garnished with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese.

Dining room with warm lighting, white tablecloths, and place settings..

Martini glass cocktail served alongside a plated seafood salad..

Bartender pouring liquor into a jigger, surrounded by various garnishes on a counter.

Decorative lantern displayed on a window ledge at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Purple cocktail in a tall glass served alongside charcuterie and seafood..

Bartender pouring a cocktail over ice at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Spacious dining room at Riverwalk Restaurant with tables set for service..

Cruise ship docked at Yorktown’s pier under a blue sky..

Sailboat docked along the Yorktown waterfront under a clear blue sky..

Shrimp served over creamy grits in a black bowl..

Plate of grilled tomato slices topped with fresh herbs and drizzled with balsamic glaze, garnished with purple orchids..

Bowl of tomato bruschetta dip served with toasted bread slices..

Framed sign reading ‘Favors Please Take One’ on a decorated table..

Plated dish of braised short ribs served over mashed potatoes with greens..

Aerial view of Yorktown’s pier stretching into the York River..

Fried seafood bites served in a black bowl with herbs and lemon slices..

Caprese-style appetizer with mozzarella, tomatoes, yellow peppers, and balsamic drizzle on a white plate..

Bowl of crispy fried calamari served on a wooden table.

Dining room at Riverwalk Restaurant with white tablecloths, set tables, and a stone fireplace..

Whiskey cocktail with large ice cube served alongside creamy dip with bread slices..

Aerial view of Yorktown’s waterfront plaza and fountain..

Two bowls of mussels and seafood pasta served side by side..

Plate of seared tuna slices over cucumber rounds, garnished with microgreens and colorful sauces..

Dining tables with blue napkins and glassware set for service at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Dining room with white tablecloths and neatly set tables at Riverwalk Restaurant.

Brick building entrance of Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown, Virginia..

Seared tuna slices over cucumber rounds garnished with microgreens and colorful sauces..

Dining table set with wine glasses, napkins, and a wooden lantern centerpiece..

Printed baby shower menu titled ‘Starters’ with paw print graphics..

Wide-angle view of Riverwalk Restaurant’s spacious dining room with natural light and modern decor..

Fresh chopped salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and tuna, served in a white bowl..

Bowl of mussels garnished with microgreens in a light broth.

Charcuterie board with assorted meats, cheeses, pickles, and crackers..

Grilled fish served with asparagus and mussels on a white plate.

Bowl of mussels garnished with fresh herbs and toasted bread slices..

Ceviche garnished with shredded vegetables and edible flowers in a black bowl..

Bowl of seafood stew with mussels, shrimp, and herbs..

Large seafood platter with shrimp, tuna salad, and fresh vegetables..

Two cocktails on a window ledge next to a decorative painted wine bottle..

Shared table spread with flatbread, crab dip, grilled steak, and seafood dishes..

Close-up of seared tuna slices garnished with microgreens and colorful sauces..

Close-up of grilled tomato slices with herbs and balsamic glaze, served with lemon wedge and purple orchid garnish..

Grilled salmon fillet served over rice with asparagus and a side of sauce..

Private dining room at Riverwalk Restaurant with wood accents and set tables..

Bartender pouring a cocktail into a martini glass at Riverwalk Restaurant’s bar..

Bowl of Asian-inspired salad topped with edible flowers, served alongside cocktails..

Gold and white balloon arch with an ‘Oh Baby’ sign for a baby shower..

Yorktown waterfront lined with boats, buildings, and the Riverwalk pier..

Spacious dining area at Riverwalk Restaurant with neatly arranged tables and natural lighting..

Copper mug cocktail placed on a wooden bar counter..

Small glass box holding preserved white roses..

Plate of glazed chicken served over lettuce with a side of dipping sauce..

Plate of grilled tomato slices topped with fresh herbs and balsamic glaze, garnished with purple orchids..

Grilled chicken breast with asparagus, tomatoes, and a side of sauce plated in a black bowl..

Dining room at Riverwalk Restaurant with set tables and a view of the open kitchen..

Round banquet tables set with white tablecloths, blue napkins, and glassware..

Cozy lobby area at Riverwalk Restaurant with stone accent wall and modern seating..

Aerial view of the Yorktown pier casting a shadow over the York River..

Baked scallops in shells with herb garnish served on a white plate..

Creamy dip topped with fresh herbs in a black skillet, served with toasted bread slices..

Shrimp cocktail and charcuterie board served with cocktails at Riverwalk Restaurant..

Bowl of seafood chowder with shrimp and herbs in a creamy broth.

Plated fish dish served with asparagus and a glass of red wine..

Martini glass with an olive garnish placed on a railing-side table..

Light purple cocktail in a tall glass garnished with mint leaves..

Seafood dish with pasta and mussels served in a black bowl..

Yorktown waterfront lined with boats and riverside buildings..

Table set with salads, quesadillas, and various small plates at Riverwalk Restaurant.

Charcuterie board with assorted sliced meats, cheese, pickles, and crackers.

Open menu at Riverwalk Restaurant showing drink and food selections..

Appetizer spread with seared tuna bites on a white plate beside charcuterie and cocktails..

Aerial view of Yorktown pier stretching into the river with visible shadows.

Aerial view of Yorktown waterfront with a bridge in the background..

Caprese salad served with a whiskey sour.

testimonials

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five star review by Ann C:

Had an amazing brunch this weekend with their new buffet. Everything was fresh and incredibly flavorful! Highlights had to be the made to order omelette station, prime rib, and dessert tarts with the chocolate fountain.

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five star review by Melody S:

We went here recently for our anniversary dinner and it was great! Our waitress brought us a complimentary champagne toast and there was a 'happy anniversary' sign on our table. All our food was delicious and high quality. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back!

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five star review by Kelly G:

My husband and I had a beautiful dinner for our anniversary! They left a cute card on our table saying "Happy Anniversary" and gave us complimentary champagne and hush puppies! The overall experience was delightfully unexpected and our waitress was so kind and attentive!

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five star review by Robin:

Sunday brunch buffet. Absolutely worth every dollar. Huge variety of food, breakfast and dinner options. Fabulous desserts. Wonderful service. Highly recommend and will be back.

Location

323 Water Street

Yorktown, VA

23690

Hours

Fri, Sat

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Contact us

Call us at (757)-875-1522

Write us at info@waterstreetgrille.net

Taste the River, Embrace the Moment

groups & parties

Private Event Spaces in Yorktown, VA – Tailored to You

Fine Dining with a View

local flavors, and a strong commitment to community and sustainability

our menu Guide

Where the Food Matches the View

Exclusive Specials

Your Table Awaits

Catered to Perfection

about Riverwalk Restaurant

A Local Favorite on the Yorktown Waterfront

Yorktown's top waterfront dining destination

Proudly part of the Historic Hospitality Group

we do catering

Let Us Bring the Riverwalk Experience to You

testimonials

Review by - Google

five star review by Ann C:

Review by - Google

five star review by Melody S:

Review by - Google

five star review by Kelly G:

Review by - Google

five star review by Robin:

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