Great Burgers! Make sure you order the burger with an egg on top, delicious! I also like their chili, I've tried it at the swing bridge location and was really good. The one in Surfside is also really good. read more

Absolutely love River City Cafe, we found the River City years ago when my parents lived in Myrtle Beach, there are multiple locations. We visited this one when we were in town for a show. Burgers are all cooked to well done, so no worries about getting a raw burger. I ordered a House Cheeseburger, there are multiple cheeses to choose from. I chose no cheese, lettuce tomato and onion with pickles on the side . It was great cooked well, flavorful and the pickles are to die for , wonderful flavor and crunch. The other burger we ordered was the Fork and Knife, it is a grilled patty , smothered in grilled mushrooms , onions and gravy served on Texas toast. It was ordered without gravy. It too was well cooked and very flavorful, plenty of mushrooms and onions. Both burgers were nicely done. We opted to just enjoy the free peanuts instead of ordering their killer onion rings. Side note; their World Famous Onion Rings, are a killer. There are 4 very large rings- about 3-4 inches wide and about and inch thick , hand dipped, served with a spicy sauce on the side. The peanuts are self serve, yes you may place the shells on the floor. The decor is eclectic, each location is on the same theme but a little different. This is a go to restaurant when we are in Myrtle Beach. read more

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If you need a drink and a burger fix this is the place. Good burgers, a little pricey. But the service is good. And you can't beat the free peanuts. read more

Always great service and awesome food! Cook on the mahi extraordinary! Hubbie loved the Reuben ! read more

Absolute love their food never disappointed The burgers are fabulous We go often to the one on Duck Pond Rd read more

Wife and I went to the Soccastee location today for a late lunch, early dinner. We arrived and were greeted by a very friendly hostess, who immediately sat us. Our waitress was Courtney who was also the bartender. She arrived at our table promptly and took our drink order. Wife ordered the "Wedge", I had a Sweetwater IPA. A few minutes after receiving our drinks she took our order, wife had the BBQ meatloaf with bacon sandwich (the ranger) and fries, I had the short rib sandwich with o-rings and coleslaw. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and was prepared just as we ordered. It was hot, fresh, and tasty. The fries were crispy and fresh, the o-rings were huge and cut from fresh onions, not out of a box. Neither of us have any issues with the quality or quantity of the meals. The location is a little dark and small, but comfortable. I imagine when the weather is nice they probably have the back section open and that would make it feel larger. The place was clean with a pleasant and well trained staff. If I have any very minor complaint, it would be that the beer at this location only comes in cans. I personally don't like to drink from a can, and didn't realize that was all they stocked until she bought it to the table. ( can't blame them cause I'm picky) But I asked for a cup and she bought one and was very pleasant about it. This is not enough of an issue to take away the five stars. We are planning on hitting the other locations to see how they compare. And will definitely return to this location. read more

An amazing resturant. Great food best staff in town. My go to place for a burger. Went there during Socastee Festival weekend. Resturant was packed. Jen our waiterress treated us like we were the first table of the day. read more

Great loaded burger cooked to perfection! Large portions to fill you up. Amazing ladies working the front giving great service and in the back. Super tasty and happy hour drink prices all day long! read more

Great burgers and outrageous onion rings. The food was delicious and the service was super. There were six of us and this was not an issue with the service. Everything came out hot and on time. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because of the beer selection. But that's just me. read more

Been coming here for years & now they are using the COVID & short staffed as a reason to turn their phones off & not answer for to go orders. So I come up to place my order, only to see that there are 5 or so waiters, no one at the bar being served & only about 6 tables in the whole place with people eating. Ask for the manager, Thomas & he tells me this is the new norm & we are lucky they are even open. Sorry but I would find a manager & staff that actually wants to work. They turn the phones off every night, no matter how busy they are. This is the new norm! Everyone blaming COVID & short staffed because even the ones who show up don't want to work. Might be our last time here! read more

A laid back enjoyable restaurant. The service was great and food was not disappointing. We had the Baja burger, hot dog, and shrimp plate. All three were very satisfying. read more

Loved this restaurant for a long time but haven't visited until recently. The food is very tasty and wonderful service. The only regret is that you cannot order just a fish sandwich when we use to visit. You have to order full platters. Of course, the prices has gone much higher. Sometimes I only want a sandwich - not a platter. The new owners should consider this suggestion. read more

Stopped in this place for the first time after coming to Myrtle Beach about every other weekend. After a day in the sun my husband and I like to try different eateries before our long drive home. The atmosphere of the restaurant was fun! There are peanuts on the floor and old license plates all over the walls. We had fun coloring on the paper table coverings like little kids. Lol We both ordered Strawberry Margaritas. They honestly tasted like they were mixed with paint thinner. The first food item we ordered were the fried pickles, which I must say were very good! I ordered the Philly Steak and my husband got the blackened grouper Reuben. Both sandwiches were disgusting! Bread was soggy and my steak was some kind of processed strips of not sure what kind of meat. Our waitress was quick to get our order and quick to leave without any kind of conversation. I did see other waitresses interacting with their customers. Maybe ours was having a bad day. Needless to say we will not be returning to this establishment. Too many other eateries to explore when we come into town. read more

The food was good and they even had a few things that accommodated my partner's dietary restrictions. Not too sure who does the hiring and scheduling but it would probably be a good idea to have more than two servers on a busy dinner shift. It is unacceptable that the two waitresses were so busy and we as customers have to wait for our food. Server minimum wage is so low there is little impact on the business financially. If it weren't for our long wait I would have given this place 5 stars... the food is good, and when you can actually get it the service is good too. read more

River City Cafe - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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This has become our go to local restaurant as we live less than a mile away and the food and service is fantastic. River City is known for its burgers and certainly those are awesome but pretty much everything else on the menu is awesome as well. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

Always good, always friendly, kids can color on the table, peanuts to throw... great local spot read more

River City Cafe - Anniversary dinner - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I drove 16 hours to get to Myrtle Beach and just wanted something decent to eat. I tried the first place Yelp recommended for food and couldn't even get in the door it was so packed. The River City Cafe had three cars in the lot so I didn't have much hope for it right away. But those expectations went away quick. I was seated and waited upon instantly, and they did have a decent amount of customers inside. The food was exceptional.. a spicy well seasoned Three Alarm Fireburger, some of the best fries I've had in a long time, and coleslaw that had personality. A big thank you to whomever was cooking and my ser ever Scott. read more

Can't go wrong with River City! A family friendly favorite of ours. Something for everyone, food is always delicious and service is always great too! Also I just want to say despite these crazy circumstances due to Covid and the staffing shortage, they always pull of a great experience! Thank you for all of your hard work! read more

Vacationing in Myrtle beach and made it a point to find a hole in the wall restaurant. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! Absolutely delicious hamburger with crispy fries. So good had to go back again! read more

River City Cafe - BBQ burger and fries - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The server was rude, soon as I told her my complaint. She snapped at me asking if I wanted a manager, I declined thinking she would just suggest it to the cook. I also don't agree paying extra for onions on a Swiss burger. I've never had to before, but I did. We won't go back there are other nicer places to choose from. read more

was very disrespected by the manager and won't go back. Got there at 9, an hour before they close, and everyone acted like they just wanted to go home. A car pulled in the parking lot and the waitress said I hope this is a pickup order cause I just wanna go home. I had 1 alcoholic beverage before dinner and one after and was told I was cut off and was not allowed another drink even if I wanted one. read more

The atmosphere was cool and our waitress was wonderful & attentive. However, I don't know that it's a return for me. While the decor & souvenir cup were a good incentive, the flavor of the burgers just wasn't there. I had the classic cheeseburger which you'd think would be the best considering it's their classic but not so much. The slaw was tasteless as well. Salt & pepper could do wonders! Our kids had chicken nuggets & they loved them. The chicken nuggets were actual breast cut up and fried. Overall it was an okay place to get a quick bite but their burgers aren't to die for. If we go back maybe I'll try the chicken breast sandwich. read more

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Yet another local spot that my parents have brought me to! Incase you didn't get the memo, I visit Myrtle Beach monthly from Charleston to visit my folks. They suggested a quick bite to eat at River City before I set away on my voyage back to Charleston. I love this place! Super casual, super cool, license plates covering the walls, paper on the tables and random signatures written everywhere- I love the vibe here. We sat down to eat around 4pm on a Tuesday- to my surprise it wasn't busy...at all. At first I was a little hesitant because uuuusually you'd think it was a bad sign. My parents have eaten here before and have had nothing but luck. The menu has a great selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers, etc... and there are even a couple interesting burgers thrown on there such as the "peanut butter and banana burger" and the "Cheetos burger". I like this variety because it shows that they are thinking outside of the box. I decided to keep it simple with the Palmetto Cheeseburger- my parents both got turkey burgers. I was very pleased with my burger- it was cooked to my liking with a nice presentation and overall nice size. It came with several toppings that made for a nice hearty bite with a huge mound of delicious pimento cheese...mmmm. My parents loved their turkey burgers as well. Typically fries don't come with the burger, but you can make it a "platter" for a little over $2 more. The sweet waffle fries were really good. The table next to us had massive salads that looked delicious as well. I feel like this place in its own way is a hidden little gem. They also give a discount to locals and have a bar if you want to sip a cold one with your burger. I will definitely be back! read more

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Usually go to one of the other locations when in town but decided to try this location since it was easier parking (my mom has to have hip surgery, so hard to walk too far or up stairs) Loved the space in this location and atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and polite. Food was delicious as always. Grouper fingers are a must try if you have never been. My dad loves the peanuts at the table. read more

River City Cafe - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Good Hamburger. My daughter got the chicken tenders and can't stop talking about how moist they were on the inside and sooooo crispy on the outside! Tried the fried pickles, not as gross as it sounds! read more

River City Cafe - Fried pickles - try me, at least once. - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Came to this location out of convenience, since we were nearby. My entire group of 6 came for literally one sandwich, the grouper Ruben. Most of us had this sandwich at a different location and freakin loved it! We literally talked about it for two years after. So we had to order it again! Unfortunately, they were out of rye and wanted to substitute. We were bummed... like to the point of not ordering it. We asked for bread selection, selected sourdough... turns out they only had Texas toast... We didn't all want to change our minds (we literally changed our drink order too when we learned they didn't have limes for Coronas) anyways, we agreed to give it a try...wish we didn't. read more

Very friendly service, Had the blue cheese burger and the fries with gravy on them. Everything was very good. Neat atmosphere with free peanuts to snack on. Will definitely go back soon. read more

Outstanding curbside service (specifically at Dick Pond Road) that is nearly impossible to find anywhere else locally during COVID. The convenience is unreal. Quick preparation, attention to detail, kind customer service, on top of great food just makes this one of my weekly favorites. I hope covid 19 ends ASAP, but I also hope that you consider keeping the curbside take out after it ends. I choose river city over other choices and delivery because of curbside carry out, the food, and the service. My favorites include the grilled chicken sandwich and the surf and turf burger! But I also must add that Ms. Abby is always on it!! Other local places should take a few lessons from you all! read more

Went here for lunch a couple ok weeks ago with hubby and son. Hubby ordered Fork n knife burger, which he loved. I ordered swiss cheese Mushroom, which was good and son ordered mac & cheese burger. The mac & cheese was a fried little slab of kraft mac and cheese which was put on top of the burger. Nothing else, no lettuce,tomato , no nothing. No flavor whatsoever, very bland. The burgers do not come with French fries, that is $2.99 extra per burger. The burgers seem like a good price at $8.00 - $9.00 per burger, but when you add the fries, it us just like anywhere else. We thought the portions were small and to be honest, we were not full. That is disappointing. Here is the kicker. We decided to order dessert to share, do we decided on the peanut butter pie. The waitress asked how many? I said 1, with 3 forks. That should have been a clue, but I didn't think about it. When the dessert came, I realized why she asked how many. This thing was so small, I thought it was a kids dessert. I believe it was $3.99. My husband didn't even have any cause it was so pitiful. All in all with so many places to get a burger in South Carolina, I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here. There are many places with bigger better burgers. read more

River City Cafe - The pitiful peanut butter pie! - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Good location. Was not very busy when we came in and still had to wait longer than expected for our food and such. The quality of the food is just like the others so it matches with the sister stores. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming. This is a definite stop when coming through Myrtle Beach! read more

I don't like being ignored. Horrible service. I sat at the bar for ten minutes and several servers paid me no attention. I won't be back

I have visited other River City locations in the area, but this was my first time at this specific location. The setting on the waterway is pretty. The inside is more open and less cramped than the other River City locations. They even have a large outdoor patio that is pet friendly. The food, as always, was phenomenal! I love the unique variety of burgers you can get at River City! My only complaint would be that our service was slow and our food took much longer than expected for the restaurant to not be very crowded. Overall the delicious food outweighs the slow service. But we may stick with the Surfside location in the future. read more

River City Cafe - Shoestring Burger - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Ate here tonight with the family. Three of us had the shrimp Poboy. The shrimp were small but well seasoned and crispy. Just the right amount of batter for me. Came with slaw tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. The fries were crispy with a little seasoning. Warning that the onion rings are gigantic. The hubs got them and it consisted of two giant rings. The onion came out with the first bite. He didn't care for those. Waitress was delightful and full of personality. Kept out drinks filled and provided great service. We would come back if we are in town again. read more

Absolutely horrible service. Took forever to get our food and when we did our cheese fries were cold. Sent those back without an apology from staff. Got our food and my hamburger was cold again no apology from staff. No attempt to make anything right no attempt to remake the hamburger. Disgustingly horrible level of service. read more

It was just average burgers...nothing special. We had the zucchini app and it was good. The burgers were ok. Onion rings weren't great, they were huge and hard to eat. We'll try again. read more

As much as I appreciate them being open for curbside delivery, I was shocked and turned off to eating here again when the young man who came out to my car had to be reminded about distancing. When I arrived he was talking right up to another patron, and did not have gloves or a mask in. When I asked about their PPE he stated masks were hard to come by and they had a few gloves. People!!!! This is a life-threatening virus! read more

My son and daughter-in-law have a favorite restaurant they like to have breakfast at before they leave the beach. With it being Mother's Day there was quit a waiting list. Since my son had to get back home by a certain time we needed to find another place to eat. I used google and found River City Cafe and they were getting ready to open. It looks like just a hole in the wall place but the food was amazing. The blooming onion was the best we've ever had. Catherine and her mom wanted the same kind of salad so they shared one. The server handed them two separate dishes, they were the size of one salad each!! Bryan had the bacon and jalapeño burger. I ordered the Rueben sandwich, it was amazing. Our server, Jen, was awesome. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants now. read more

My husband and I went back again to enjoy a dinch. that's a combo word we made up for dinner and lunch shift together. Brownie was our waitress and as in the past she was superb Peanuts on the table drinks never empty and meals served in a timely manner is what you can expect from her. She's an excellent waitress friendly and polite. We enjoyed our meal there and will be back! read more

I had the nacho crunch burger, delicious! Their fried zucchini is to die for as well! Can't wait to go back! read more

River City Cafe - American Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Best place for a burger in Myrtle! We love coming here. The girls are so sweet and we always get great service. Food is hot and fresh every time. They have a nice outdoor patio and we usually bring our dog. Favorites are the fried pickles and the Texas bbq burger! read more

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