About Kelsey's Riverview Restaurant

Kelsey's Riverview Restaurant's fine service, excellent food, extensive wine list and incredible entertainment make it the first choice of tourists and locals alike. Diners watch the dolphins and boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying superb culinary creations of chef Bradley Packard and his staff.

The Riverview is casual and relaxed but also the perfect place for any special occasion. We'd love to help you celebrate! The Riverview can accommodate groups up to 300. Remember us for birthday parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties and more. Call Nicole Jolicoeur, our banquet manager to make all your special arrangements.

There is live entertainment six nights a week with the Conti Family on Friday and Saturdays and a variety of exceptional jazz entertainment on Sundays from 6 pm to 9 pm.

It's really show time when our signature Citrus Coffee is prepared tableside.

The restaurant was built and the then deteriorating hotel was remodeled in 1985. Well-known local architect Will Miller designed the restaurant building. The bricks for the construction were brought in from Chicago. The restaurant was then leased to Al Steigerwaldt and his DEA Restaurant Group from Orlando who added Riverview Charlie's to their other Charlie Restaurants. DEA ran the restaurant until 1995 when it was leased to Marsel Psomos who had The Skyline and Francos Restaurants in New Smyrna Beach.

Jim and Christa Kelsey who have owned the restaurant and adjoining hotel since 1990 and had Kelsey's Fine Dining at the Faro Blanco Resort and several other restaurants in Marathon, Florida Keyes took over the restaurant operation in February 2001. It was renamed Kelsey's Riverview Restaurant. They have hired Roby Robertson as Managing Partner and Chef Bradley Packard in 2003. Food and service have never been better. Don't miss Kelsey's Riverview Restaurant when visiting in New Smyrna Beach.

Best Known For...

Macadamia Encrusted Grouper: encrusted with crushed macadamia nuts broiled and topped with a macadamia nut cream sauce served over rice with asparagus and our Flaming Citrus Coffee.

Reviews and Awards

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Service Types

  • Sit Down
  • Carry Out

Special Needs

  • Booster/High Chairs
  • Children's Menu
  • Early Bird Specials
  • Non Smoking Area
  • Smoking Section
  • Wheelchair Access

Atmosphere

  • Family / Children
  • Live Music
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic
  • Scenic View

Meal Times Served

  • Lunch Daily 11:30 AM to 3 PM
  • Early Birds Monday through Friday 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Dinner Nightly 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Sunday Brunch 10:30AM to 3:00 PM

Banquet Facilities

  • 10 - 20 People
  • 20 - 50 People
  • 50 - 100 People
  • Over 100 People

Amenities

  • Dancing
  • Private Party Room
  • TV

Attire

  • Casual

Bar Info

  • Beer
  • Full Bar
  • Micro Brews
  • Wines

Parking Availability

  • Parking on Site
  • Valet