The Grove Restaurant
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Kileleshwa
About
Rooftop views over Riverside and Westlands with a heated pool for the kids, live music most nights, and happy hour buy-one-get-one cocktails. They'll remake your meal if there's too much salt—no drama.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Anne W.Google review · 30 Jun 2025
The service was amazing. Also the ambience top notch.
- Bady O.Google review · 11 Nov 2022
I enjoyed my dinner here. The food and cocktails were good. The staff were very friendly, we had an issue with too much salt and we got a new meal prepared. The view from the rooftop was great.
- Maggie M.Google review · 16 Nov 2019
Amazing live music and cocktails!!!! Such a peaceful place to chill and relax. As you can see from the photos the view at night is enchanting! I attached the happy hour menu (buy one get one free) and all the drinks you can order on this offer. It's also a nice place to hold birthday dinners and stuff like that.
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- Andrew K.Google review · 8 Sep 2019
The Grove is a little restaurant in the heart of Riverside. It is a rooftop restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating offers sweeping views of Riverside and Westlands and it would the perfect spot to enjoy an evening cocktail or sundowner. The building offers basement parking should you choose to drive there. The menu has a variety of dishes and the chefs do take time to prepare and plate the food. They often have theme nights in the course of the week.
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- J. K.Google review · 18 Jan 2019
It's a beautiful place up top of the Residency by Best Western. There's a small swimming pool, perfect for bringing the kids. Pool is heated. I was here with family and we had a great afternoon. The kids got to swim, a after which we had lunch and dessert. The food was good, and the staff were professional and friendly. The view is great from the open balcony. It's a good place for a quiet, long, drawn out afternoon.
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Location
Corner of Riverside Drive & Riverside Grove
Kileleshwa
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