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    Golden River Restaurant

    4.5 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Gerald S.

    Riverside, NJ, is no longer the thriving Delaware River side town it was in the middle of the last century. Scott Avenue is still a wide expanse well designed for Independence and Veterans Day parades, but the storefronts on either side are now either boarded up or operating as low budget businesses working hard to survive in this dusty backwater now that its industrial base is gone. That is, except for the Golden River Restaurant. Their building has been standing for over one hundred years, taking many forms from drug store to early age department store and appliance outlet. Since about 1992 it has been a restaurant, most recently in its present form as a breakfast/lunch emporium. I stopped in after court in Mt. Holly to see what they had going on. It is a large room with booths and tables up front and an old lunch counter in back. It feels dated, yet comfortable - quietly fitting into the over the hill sensibility of Riverside itself. I took a stool at the counter and was immediately approached by a very friendly server offering Lacas Coffee and a menu. People were shorter a century ago, and I discovered that I could not fit my legs under the counter. I moved over to the end of the row where there was a bit more room due to warpage and a bent stool frame. Fit my 6' 4" fine there. I ordered their Greek Omelette with rye toast, and suggested the chef put the home fries inside the egg case along with the onions, peppers, mushrooms, sausage, feta and whatever else was in there. In the meantime I sipped my joe and chatted with my counter lady and other customers. Everyone was talkative and willing to share their thoughts. Cool! My breakfast was delicious and filling. The eggs were still wet enough to meld with its filling, allowing each element to speak in its own voice, yet harmonize perfectly together. It was definitely a case where the whole was greater than the sum of its parts. A splash of hot sauce completed the dish, adding a touch of heat to the rest of the opus. The rye had crunchy texture and sourness, exactly as I like. This was a strong candidate for omelette of the year. As I departed the chef/owner met me at the door to ask after my satisfaction. He was pleased with my reply. Turns out that he had spent years in Trenton and knew many of the same restaurants and lawyers from the capital city where my office is located. A pleasant surprise. I congratulated him on his success in Riverside, and reminded him that his employee at the counter deserved a raise. Hope she gets it.

    Deluxe pancake breakfast
    Don D.

    The restaurant doesn't look to appealing when you walk in and sit down. The staff are very friendly. My mother in law mentioned that we did not order waffles and they bought complimentary waffles over. When we got our food we had what we ordered plus other sides that were appealing to us at no extra charge. What I did not like was the scrapple did not taste fresh and the syrup was cheap.

    Lana T.

    If you are ever in this area, don't overlook this little gem. Been here multiple times for breakfast while in town for car repair. Always seated immediately, staff super fast and friendly, food always as ordered. Menu regular breakfast fare. And it's CHEAP! Same breakfast at any diner in the area would be at least twice the price. They give you a whole carafe of coffee, as well. Don't normally give five stars, but I honestly can't think of one complaint. This review is for breakfast only, never had lunch or dinner.

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    Food and service was great. I love a good breakfast in a small diner. The homemade cream chipped beef was fantastic.

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    3 years ago

    Great local place for breakfast and lunch. Great soup, friendly service. Could use some upgrades in appearance but overall very good!

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    If you're looking for good food at a fair price then this is the spot. There's not a long wait at all either

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    13 years ago

    As far as diner food goes Golden River never disappoints. Great service, a relaxed environment, this is exactly what I expect in a diner.

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    Been living in town for two and a half years, but this was only my second time eating here.

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    Rock N Rolls

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    3.8
    (15 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    The parking lot is very small. It was full when I stopped by, so I parked one street over…read more I came today (Sunday) around 4 PM. It wasn't very busy. My order was done in about 15 mins. I ordered 4 rolls: Lump crab cake roll, sweet chili salmon roll, Caribbean jerk chicken roll, and General tso's chicken roll. I did a 3 roll combo and one roll order by itself. The combo came with fries and a drink. The rolls were all very good. My favorite was the lump crab cake roll. I would definitely come again.

    Finally made it to the brick and mortar after years of following on IG when they sold the rolls out…read moreof ShopRite. So because it was my first time and fam was in town we decided to do them all. The chicken and beef cheesesteak, the crab, the salmon, the general tso's chicken, the jerk chicken. We also did the sweet combo rolls. We took our rolls and a couple of bottles of wine and headed to our god mother's to surprise here with a night of rolls and wine! It was a hit! She loved the salmon rolls, filled with tons of salmon and so tasty. I loved the beef cheesesteak, general tso's and the crab rolls. One thing about these rolls is they are packed with yummyness and perfectly crispy on the outside and not at all greasy. The dessert rolls were all amazing but those funnel fries were so good! Staff was super friendly and suggested some items and you can tell they love what they do, all smiles. Meer was super sweet and blessed us with the sauces which they have plenty to choose from can't name them all but my fave was the habanero one. I'm due to get back and get me some mo!!! Rolls and wine for the win!!!

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    Georgine's

    Georgine's

    3.2
    (206 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    First and last time I'll be eating from here. The food is really just ok. The chicken parm was so…read moreovercooked and the cheese was hardened on the chicken. The Shrimp and Scallops Provençal wasn't horrible, the flavor was good and the scallops were fine, but the shrimp had a very off putting taste to it. I could only eat the scallops. For the prices paid, I'd expect better quality. This was just not the greatest and due to that I won't be ordering from here again.

    For everyone who's been missing Georgines Jr's I'm so glad to report that it's back, and renamed…read moreGeorgine's Express! Georgines Express is now open directly across the parking lot from the original Georgines location! Same low prices with some changes and menu additions. I've attached the new menu in photos. Items like chicken parm still come with two sides or pasta but there is now a small and a large version. There are fewer side options but my favorites are still on this list! It's no longer cafeteria style, you order on a kiosk but tell your sides to the counter person once you order. I got the small chicken parm. It was still a very nice portion size. Sides came in small containers instead of the sectioned platters previously offered. Rice pudding and their famous cheese dips are available in the refrigerated cases. They still have a beer take out section but have added alcoholic slushies to go! They look yummy! The inside eating area is small. There are some video games and lottery available onsite as well. Unfortunately it is uncomfortably warm inside. I do not recommend eating onsite, I think this is more of a to go kind of location. I felt bad for the employees, I really hope they upgrade their HVAC. It's going to be awful inside during the 100 degree heat wave coming this week and also can't be good for food to sit in the heat. I'm so glad to have this more affordable and to go version of Grorgine's back.

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    Vanilla ice cream Crepe , topped with strawberries
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    Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse

    3.6
    (374 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    This particular location of Texas Roadhouse is not upholding the brand standards that I've come to…read moreexpect over the years of visiting several locations. The one positive point is that the steaks themselves are consistent. The cuts and quality control for how the steaks are cooked are the high point - nothing available here is super high grade but you will get what you selected and it is generally cooked to your specification. However, the sides are hit or miss. Fries tend to be soggy and soft. The Caesar salad was once dependable as a "good" side but they seem to have reduced the quality and even the amount of dressing they put on it, maybe as a cost saving measure? To me the biggest issue here is the drastic inconsistency in quality of service. Sometimes you score a great server, but I'd say 75% of the time it is someone who seems to lack training in basic steps of service (getting the order right, following up on satisfaction a few minutes after food delivery, following up on drinks, etc.). It's a shame as this location had higher standards in the past.

    Things are still good here at Texas Roadhouse. Given the commotion of attempting a large party at…read moresuch a place on a Sunday evening, we came here today, as we always do, only for a special occasion. Waitlist via the app is recommended. We were ultimately waiting ~15-20 minutes from the time that we arrived on site since we had put ourselves on the wait list an hour prior. Staff is super friendly given all the incessant "is my table ready?" questions that they get from folks. Things are pretty packed here but we got a table, and were helped and served quickly, and checked on regularly. Our table got the usual: Cactus Blossom, ~6 baskets of bread over the course of the meal, and individual meals. We shared a 12 oz. ribeye w/ ribs combo. Today it was actually not as good as usual, a bit more medium rather than medium rare, and the ribs were dry on the outer half. However, still a completely filling and enjoyable meal all things considered. Pro-tip: put the last bits of your Cactus Blossom in a bun with both butter and sauce for a treat that is much more unhealthy and delicious than you bargained for. To boot, we asked the staff to put our celebrant on the saddle, even though we weren't celebrating his birthday, and they happily fulfilled our wish. Folks here love a good time, even though they are probably easily clocking 30K+ steps filling all their tables.

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    Bar with seating around it
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