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    Little River Bar and Grill

    3.7 (62 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Live music
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    Good for groups

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    Tater Kegs
    Diane W.

    Met some friends here for a Saturday night dinner. Service was great. Luckily we didn't have to wait long to get in and seated. Food was good. Nice little spot for a casual dinner or lunch. Live music/band started at 7pm. Really enjoyed the appetizer sampler. Burgers were good.

    Lots of parking
    Tony B.

    Great place to stop for a beverage right off the bike trail. Best ambience with full outdoor, partial and indoor seating options making this a five star place to have a beer on a beautiful summer day. Service was pleasant and attentive. Mainly bar and/or pub food which felt heavy. All the basics as you'd expect on the menu but nothing really stood out. This place has quite a bit of potential so will swing by again.

    "All Around Joe Supreme" Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Banana Peppers, Green and Black Olives, Mozzarella
    Dusty B.

    The family went to Waynesville Fall Festival and enjoyed our Sunday. While there I wanted to try a local restaurant. I used Yelp and located this gem. On the Yelp review there was a picture of a pizza that looked AMAZING, had to try it. We headed down the road to the Little River Bar and Grill. Little River Bar and Grill staff was very pleasant and accommodating. I ordered the "All Around Joe Supreme" Pizza. I like to think of myself as a "pizza expert" and let me tell you this was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. The crust and mozzarella cheese are top-notch. This pizza is in my Top 3 pizzas EVER. My daughter - who is normally a very picky eater had "MeMaw Chicken and Dumplings", which was the Sunday Special. He ate ALL! Said it was "Amazing". If I lived closer I would have this pizza frequently. "MeMaw" seems to be an excellent cook. Worth a stop!

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    Cody K.

    Good experience here overall. There did seem to be a bees nest being formed above us in the metal hollow beams but hey, that happens, especially when the windows are open. Very nice and relaxing atmosphere when we went. The windows were all open, the weather was perfect, the place seemed busy, people seemed friendly. The staff did seem a bit busy but the wait was not too insane and with the weather being nice we didn't mind. The food was above average for a bar and grill. We started with super sized tatter tots that were loaded with cheese, bacon, and a side of sourcream. Very good and I'd definitely recommend them. I ended up getting the Rex Italian. Bread was nice but overall it wasn't something I'd order again unless I was craving a sub (which I was at the time). I will say the fries were very good! Reminded me almost of Rallys fries but better. My girlfriend ended up getting the burger. She really liked it. Her only minor complaint was it only had one peice of bacon that was basically cut in half, I guess. She also really enjoyed the fries. Cool experience especially on a nice day and you're in the area for a walk or bike on the trail.

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    12 days ago

    New owner. Place has been remodeled, good food and portions. Servers never failed us.

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    1 year ago

    Had great pizza. Liked it when they delivered! Cute little place. Good outdoor area with good bands

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    11 months ago

    Amazing business, restaurant and bar. We go there all the time and we are never disappointed!

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    1 year ago

    Food and service both very good! Worth the drive. Very casual, friendly , reasonable prices.

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    1 year ago

    Great little country restaurant and bar! Good pizza, burgers, sandwiches and apps...wings too!

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    2 years ago

    What a great place. Great food, service and live music. 5 stars. If you have not been, you need to go.

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    6 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Great food!! The ambiance is great! Service was great as well - very nice! Can't wait to go in the summer!

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    2 years ago

    We went on a Friday night that a friend was playing in the band. Fun atmosphere and food was just what we expected. Will return.

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    The meat lovers pizza is awesome! The staff is always friendly and prices are reasonable for the most part.

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    Fantastic food and atmosphere!! Reasonably priced. Service is EXCELLENT!! Occasional dessert specials are absolutely amazing!!!!!

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    4 years ago

    Love this place off the beaten path. Good food. Very casual, service was very friendly

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    Thank you so much for the feedback!

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    3 years ago

    Great service, fun atmosphere, reasonably priced drinks. Had a great time food was also good.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing atmosphere. My family and I enjoy spending our time here.

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