The River Mill Restaurant and Bar: Steak, Spanish, Portuguese Restaurant

Growing up in Portugal food was a large part of Mario Fonseca’s life. Sitting around the dinner table talking with family, and eating recipes that were handed down generation, by generation. Some dating back to before Columbus discovered America, most from the time of the monks, and when trading routes to India first started. Serving these traditional dishes is what brought the concept from dream to reality.
On the job site in 2000 Mario had an epiphany, and using his knowledge around the kitchen, his family legacy for delicious dishes, work on Cod ships, and his Great Grandfathers and their fathers before them place of work The River Mill was born.

While looking for the right location many spots came and went, but when Mario and Maria saw Bordentown, and the location that was there, everything fell into place.

The River Mill Restaurant & Bar started serving 400 year old recipes with modern adaptations in 2004, using the heritage of Portugal to entice guest with traditional favorites. Having a history of tradition and tastefulness The River Mill allows for guests to sit in the elegant dinning room or the newly renovated bar.

Like all European cultures the Portuguese are no different. Their love of wine and Port (the traditional drink of Portugal) are brought to The River Mill which features an extensive wine collection that Mario picked out himself.

The dishes that are served at The River Mill are diverse to allow for anyone to find a dish that they like, and the friendly atmosphere allows for the wait staff to help guests pick out a dish that is right for them.