Riverview Local Eatery

There’s a little restaurant in Wingham that makes for a perfect place for a date - The Riverview Local Eatery at 499 Josephine St. Chef Curtis Wells has created a menu with lots of great options for some romantic eats, no matter what stage of your relationship you may be at. 

Just starting out? Grab a quick drink and get to know each other a little better while you split a plate of Parmesan Honey Fries for an easy-going meet-up. If the conversation goes well, the date may escalate into a shared spinach and artichoke dip, or order of wings, if it’s wing night.

Been living together for a minute? Spice things up with a new ritual and head to The Riverview every Thursday for Pasta Night. Wells makes a different fresh pasta dish every week - it’s got all the comfort of a relationship routine, without the risk of falling into a rut! Recent creations include three-cheese ravioli in rosé sauce, lemon pepper shrimp linguine, classic spaghetti and meatballs. Make it a real mid-week unwind with a few beverages, and  work out a plan out that kitchen remodel together over a Caesar salad and some garlic cheese bread while you await Riverview’s latest pasta creation. It’s understood that you each have to order different pastas, so you can try each other’s, even if you both secretly want the same thing.

Many years spent marinating together? Split a bottle of wine and reflect on a life well-lived together with the slow braised beef short rib with garlic mashed potatoes and the baked Atlantic salmon with lemon caper butter, just like you do every date night. When you made this reservation 6 weeks ago, you preordered your meals, to ensure your preferred usual would be available. 

Whatever sort of food you end up ordering, be sure to save room for something sweet -  the rotating menu is full of decadent and playful desserts. A wander down to the nearby Riverside Park for a twilight stroll or a seat on one of the benches by the river is a perfect end to any evening.

Of course, The Riverview isn’t strictly for couples - groups and solo dinners are more than welcome! Saturday Is All You Can Eat Ribs night, which is a more the merrier activity if there ever was one. The Riverview has a chill and casual vibe with really good food - a winning combination that can be conducive to more stimulating conversation and a generally good time. The service staff always seem to be  collectively enjoying their jobs, and are always enthusiastic about making menu recommendations.

The dining room is small, with limited seating, which means that even when it’s busy, it never feels overly noisy or hectic. But it also means that it’s always best to make a reservation. On balmy spring days the sizeable patio may also be open, but space can still fill up quickly. And a reservation always makes a special night feel even more special! The Riverview Local Eatery is closed on Sundays, but opens at 11 am every other day of the week. Monday and Tuesday is lunch only, dinner available Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations can be made at 519-912-1444. 499 Josephine St., Wingham