The story
River Bar is a Modern French restaurant at Westerkade 8 in Rotterdam, listed as Michelin Recommended in 2026. It occupies the Kooren Paviljoen on the waterfront.
Gault&Millau gave River Bar a score of 13 in 2026 and singled out the round pavilion and its hours. Lunch and dinner are served every day, from 12:00 to 23:00. The result is a steady mix of stylish and business guests. Counter dining and outdoor seating give you a choice of where to settle in.
The kitchen follows a loose travel story. Recipes and ingredients come from small bars and restaurants along the rivers of London, Paris, Lyon, Rome, Bilbao and Porto. The wine list follows the same route through Alsace, Burgundy, Provence, the Loire, Bordeaux, Italy and Spain. Wines by the glass come first. The bottles are then split between a River Bar selection of lesser-known finds and a page of household-name classics. Wine pairing is available, and the team will help if you tell them what you are looking for.
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