Not a snooty spot, but not a dive by any stretch; a reasonable balance of kitsch and efficiency. You can't go wrong with any of their burgers or fries, but the reuben, the fried banana peppers, and the onion rings are worth getting, too. FYI: The "chicken nuggets" are more 'tendies' than 'nuggs' (I.e. battered white meat cuts, *not* breaded mystery meat) read more

We found the world's best burgers and onion rings at River City Café at Barefoot landing. The wife and I both got the fantastic Jammin' Jalapeno Bacon Burger. The burger was of good size and topped with jalapeños, hickory smoked bacon, smoked gouda, lettuce, tomato, and the most amazing pepper jelly. I mean who would think to put pepper jelly on a burger, but this not only works, it was also the best burger either of us have had. I ordered my burger with Onion rings, which were Massive in size and clearly fresh (not frozen). I hate to overuse the phrase best ever, but hands down the best onion rings either of us have ever had as well. The wife ordered her burger with Fries. I am not sure these are the best ever, but clearly, they are up there. Fresh, crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside. The Onion Rings were so good we ordered an extra side of them which came with tangy remoulade type sauce. So freaking good What an outstanding and inexpensive meal. We will eat here again if we ever find ourselves in the area. read more

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Our server, Danton Y., was polite and attentive throughout the visit. She spoke in a clear and confident manner, even though her voice was a bit loud at times. Overall, her customer service was professional and respectful, and she made sure we were taken care of during our meal. For our order, I had the fish and chips with onion rings and a Dr. Pepper, while my wife ordered the fried shrimp with onion rings. The main entrées were acceptable, but the onion rings were a major disappointment. They had far too much batter, making them overly thick and heavy. In addition, some of the onion rings did not even have a complete hole in the center, giving them more of a bowl-like shape rather than a traditional ring. Both my wife and I found them to be very tough and not enjoyable to eat. The restaurant itself was clean and had a nice atmosphere overall, but the food quality did not fully meet expectations. I would rate the cleanliness at a 3 out of 5, and the restroom at a 4 out of 5, as it was better maintained than the dining area. While the experience had some positives, such as the service and general environment, the quality of the onion rings significantly affected the overall impression. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being excellent, I would rate this experience a 2.5. I would consider returning in the future, but likely to try different menu items rather than the onion rings again. read more

Everything was great!! Food was amazing. Staff was super friendly. Very clean and inviting. Big portions. Well worth it!

We received a 30 min wait so we went to the bar to order a drink and fried zucchini while we waited, which was delicious. We sat down and weren't given peanuts but honestly didn't need them with our app and the rest of our meal. All of us loved our burgers and wow those onion rings were massive! The petal sauce is a bit heavy on the horseradish but the ranch was amazing! Our waiter was great and let us know that they are pretty empty during lunch but crazy packed at dinner as a heads up! read more

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Always a must stop in North Myrtle Beach!! Definitely has a dive restaurant feel. The burgers are absolutely fantastic!! When I can get Doritos on my burger it's going to be a winner!! They have so many options as well. The onion rings are enormous!! The service is always quick and friendly too. read more

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This place was amazing. The service was great and the food was too! Of my family of 7, we all enjoyed our meals. Definitely recommend!! read more

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Great place and great food especially if you love raisins in your mouth and coleslaw.. Great service though.

The best burgers in the state along with those famous onion rings (period). We started with fried mushrooms which put everything over the top. Very casual and laid back spot adjacent to Barefoot landing. read more

River City Cafe - Mushrooms - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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The hamburgers are always delicious at River City! Attentive staff, quick seating and order, drink refilled without me asking. It was a great experience and is consistently good. *Avoid if you have a peanut allergy. read more

River City Cafe - Swiss and mushroom burger with a side of ranch. - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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The atmosphere is unique with graffiti and license plates for decor. The lights use colored bulbs and outdoor seating is available. We sat for about 10 minutes before our waitress ever came to the table, but this is suspect of the hostess not letting her know a new table had been sat. Other than the initial wait the service was to par. If you're looking for something other than burgers or chicken sandwiches, this is not a place for you as the menu becomes very limited without those options. The food wasn't cold, but also not as warm as we would have hoped. The Carolina Chili burger lacked flavor, while the Jerkin' Chicken had flavor it was a bit rubbery. The French fries are "hand-cut", but served way too soggy. This is not at the top of my recommendation list, but if you're hungry enough and want something a little different later in the evening it is an option. read more

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If was a very weird interaction. Pub bar style atmosphere like a lower end Texas Roadhouse. Some things started off really good like the chicken wing apps and the French fries. Other things started good and ended bad like the buffalo chicken sandwich. By mid way through it started tasting like tap water and actually made my stomach hurt. The other good thing was it was very cost effective although is it worth if for the stomach issues?! But I was the only one so maybe wasn't just me. I don't want to leave a bad review when it wasn't all bad but it definitely wasn't a home run. Approach with caution. read more

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The location is next to some dumpsters and smells really poorly. When you enter, there is a strong scent of urine. Someone else has to know this or have smelt it. Something needs to be done. The building is unique but truly needs a good cleaning. Tables are sticky, menus are sticky, dust in everything including decor hanging above you. Burger isn't fresh, cooked and held then made to order. It's like a good idea that didn't land. Not going back. read more

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Fish was mushy. Order of onion rings =2 Had to ask for someone to serve us after waiting and waiting. At the time they were not busy. Place was so unkempt. They did wipe down the tables and put down paper on the tables. Under the tables nothing was done. Dirty napkins, plastic utensils and containers under every table. Before we sat down we had to wipe the seats off: peanut shells on the benches. read more

I'm gonna preface this review by saying that I would go back here and give River City Cafe another chance. For any management that may read this, I'm reviewing my first impression here and being honest about my experience. With that disclaimer out of the way I was underwhelmed. I came in to get a takeout order to take back to my room. I was offered a seat at the bar and while my server was nice enough she seemed annoyed to be working and never offered her name. I ordered the fork and knife burger because I like sautéed mushrooms and onions. It was supposed to come served on Texas toast and smothered with brown gravy. Had I ordered this and sat down to eat, I would have sent it back and ordered something else. The piece of Texas Toast was thin like it could have just been wonder bread, and when I cut into it, I found it to be a bit soggy from the burger. When I opened my container, I found no gravy was offered or topped on the burger. This made for a dry burger, however it was better after dumping my slaw on top of it (slaw was actually good). Finally the patty itself may have exposed how small it actually was compared to the burgers I saw being delivered to other tables. It was the size of a kids McDonald's patty and I'm not exaggerating. At the End of the Day, I feel like they did not make the best first impression but how many guys can say that about the first time they met their wives. There were other menu options that seemed intriguing and I would give them a second date, I mean chance. read more

We had a great experience here with our kids. The food was excellent (fries were very salty but the kids loved them). Free peanuts as much as you want and can throw the shells on the floor! The kids loved that. Their burgers are deceptively big! Prices are good too about $12 for a big burger is great no days. Check this place out and the rest of barefoot landing in North Myrtle! read more

Our waitress was pleasant and accommodating but watched a few people come in and leave after waiting 10+ minutes for anyone to greet them and take their drink orders, the restaurant was not busy either only a few families there. The food wasn't anything special. Up charge to get fries (several dollars) with a burger at a burger joint seems odd. Not overly clean, the bathrooms were filthy my husband went into the men's restaurant before we left and said it smelled awful and the toilets were clogged up with poop and there were flies in there. If you're in the mood for a burger I would skip this place! read more

After a long morning at the airport, we swung by River City Cafe for a quick lunch. During our entire meal our server made sure we had absolutely everything we needed. He checked in multiple times to make sure everything tasted good, and to make sure all of our drinks were refilled as often as we needed. Since we were a big party we started with a bunch of appetizers. We got loaded fries, gravy fries, fried mushrooms, onion rings and cheese curds. The onion rings were massive! They were about the size of my face, which honestly made them hard to eat. My personal favorite were the mushrooms. They were delicious. For dinner we all got burgers. I got a cheeseburger with sautéed mushrooms and it was great. It seemed like everything we ordered was amazing. If you're in the area it's definitely worth stopping by. read more

I must say I liked this spot!! The ambience was sort of liked a college bar mixed in with more license plates than you could shake a perfectly blended strawberry daiquiri/ Pina colada mixed frozen drink at. The service was good. Personable good. Not fake but real. The appetizers were spot on. I went with Garlic cheese curds and mixed between house made marinara and the sour cream heavy ranch ( loved it). I went with the "R.C. BURGER* - 11.59 Topped with homemade Texas chili, jalapeños, hickory smoked bacon, sautéed fresh mushrooms, swiss, and cheddar." I told them to Keep the jalapeños and Mayo cause I'm not that tough and I thought Mayo might make this sandwich unhealthy. A gosh darn flavor symphony erupted in my mouth from the first bite. The bacon was on the fatty side and just hung out there like an uninvited cousin at the house party who brought some white lighting through and could definitely stay. The flavor was soon overpowered by the chili mixed with mushrooms and the mustard. Boom yow sure is packing a punch right there. I upgraded to the "world famous" onion rings and was crunchily surprised by the bite back from these little morsels of instantaneous delight. The frozen drinks were on point. Blended smoother and creamier than ought yo be happening on a Monday night, in off season, while walking in half hour til close. Yeah I'm working on me. A tribute to the triumph of the human spirit of excellence mixed with tasty morsels and the kind of place Jimmy Buffet ( God rest his soul) should be paying cheeseburgers in paradise until the cows come home!! read more

The burgers are good so stick with those. I ordered a chicken cheesesteak that was dry, and mostly empty bun. The second it was sat in front of me I was disappointed. The waitress also didn't check in with us or refill our drinks. Very disappointing experience. Also be aware the inside is very noisy, but not so bad that you can't hear a conversation at your table. read more

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. I look forward to eating here every time I come to myrtle beach. The burgers are amazing and the wait staff is great. Shout out to ms Stephanie for being hilarious and so sweet. If you are a burger and fries and delicious cocktail kind of person definitely check out river city cafe. read more

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We enjoyed our burgers here... you know how much I appreciate a well-behaved (i.e. non-messy) burger. These looked like they should've been unruly, but they were actually very well behaved overall. And most of all, they were really tasty. Also the ambiance and service- especially sitting outside overlooking the water- was just perfect. My only regret is not ordering two... don't make the same mistake. read more

River City Cafe - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If I had checked the bathrooms first we would have promptly left. Filthy, not one but four dead bugs, no soap, no towels, trash everywhere. I guess the kitchen is spotless?? Doubtfully. Burgers are NOT the River City burgers of years past. Sweet potato fries excellent. Terrible unconcerned service. Looks a few days from OOB. read more

Food great.. always a great outside dining experience.. no wait. Cold beer.. enjoyed waterway

I was craving a good burger and was recommended this place. The drinks, burgers, and the service were spot on. Very good. I love a tasty thick burger. My Hawaiian burger was delicious! I didn't like the thick cut onion rings or the slaw. Order the fried zucchini for an appetizer. It's good. read more

We stopped in on our last night here at the beach. I was in the mood for a burger and didn't want a big meal that we couldn't finish. Didn't want to deal with take home boxes when we are leaving the next day. This place had good reviews so thought we would check it out. The wait staff was quick and efficient. We were seated almost immediately and our waitress was very pleasant and made sure we had refills. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. They use a paper stick-on style tablecloth, which I thought was odd at first, but actually liked. I got the continental burger. I love a fried egg on a burger. My burger was cooked nicely. My only small complaint was they over cooked the egg slightly and it had a little too much salt. I like my yolk to be slightly runny. I didn't tell them that ahead of time though so can't truly fault them for it. My brother got the chicken fingers. He said they were quite good. Both orders came with fries and coleslaw. The fries were hot and crispy. The coleslaw was good. I like mine a little sweeter, but it wasn't bad at all. Overall, it was a good & quick place to eat. I would come back next time I'm in the area. read more

River City Cafe - Continental Burger - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Even my picky eaters devoured their food. The server was great, the food was fast and accurate, the prices werent bad. All around a great experience. read more

I've said it once and i'll say it again...river city is hands down the best burger joint in myrtle beach. I go to river city every time i come into town and it never disappoints. I highly recommend the cheese curds and the buffalo bites for an appetizers. If you want the buffalo bites to be actually spicy get them in the hot sauce (trust me). Any and all burgers are delicious and cooked to perfection. read more

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Food was ok. BUT I had the worst service of all the times I've been here! Our server was halfway gone when we were ordering our drinks. Not to mention he would only come back in for drinks once or twice. To be fair it was very busy but still he was hanging out by another table right next to us. The ambiance was amazing though with the sun set. Over all good food bad service from our server. read more

River City Cafe - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Terrible service but great hamburgers! We sat there for 20 minutes before we had to go to the hostess counter and ask to be served! They had excuses but finally had someone wait on us! read more

Smelled like rotten eggs upon entering- off putting to say the least. Food was good. But, Hair in our food. Told waitress and she barely reacted but eventually offered us another sandwich, but only brought a half sandwich, which was odd. Service was poor, won't be returning and recommend you find another place to eat. read more

Wife and I went in and it was very noisy. Not very busy but it seemed that didn't have enough wait staff. Our waitress was running all over. We both got burgers and they were good but not special. The fries were ok and the slaw was really good (had raisins). We also got an onion ring appetizer. Five giant onion rings with a tasty horseradish based dipping sauce. Those were really good. In all, not bad, but not special. read more

The food, service and ambiance was AMAZING! everything was so good but your eyes will be bigger than your belly if you know what i mean. the burgers are HUGE for a great price. in total for two meals and a app. with sodas it was around $30-$40 so it was pleasantly priced!! Highly recommended!! read more

River City Cafe - Onion Rings. 5 total rings - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Great little restaurant! Very casual and unique. Lots of unique burgers. They have coloring for the table which is fun. I got a mani sandwich and the mani was seasoned well. A fun start to a beach vacation! read more

Had a cheese burger With onion strings the on strings sux the need to be fried in flour not what there using cheeseburger was ok nothing to brag about service was good would I go back don't think so read more

My man is a burger connoisseur. He loved this place and so did I! Definitely will be a spot we come to whenever we're in Myrtle Beach! Awesome food! read more

River City Cafe - Carolina Chili Cheeseburger. 2 Idaho Hand-Cut Style Fries. Cheese Fries add Chili. Cheese Pops. Fork & Knife Burger. Free Salted Peanuts. - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Really great spot for what it's here for..burgers, wings, etc. fun ambiance with the license plates and lights. Plastic cups you can take to go, a great spot for lunch. Had the boneless Buffalo bites and split a burger which comes with coleslaw & fries. All great! read more

River City Cafe - Drinks - Burgers Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

We came here with a group of friends and had a great time! The servers were super attentive and very helpful with recommendations and suggestions! My husband and I are both vegetarians and we were so excited about our burgers because it wasn't another impossible patty or some other frozen patty blob. These tasted fresh and were amazing. The toppings were all fresh as well and the sizes were impressive. The atmosphere is super casual and makes for a great lunch spot. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal here and would come back! read more

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Tourist Review** This is a great restaurant offering bar like vibes, southern hospitality, and guilt pleasure foods WITH taste and love. Environment: Walking in, there are colorful lights from the fans , bar seating, booth seating, and table seating. There are physically writings on the wall, wood paneling, and art to establish the fun and laid back environment. There is an outdoor seating area , half with a roof covering and the other section completely outdoors by the marina for a beautiful view. Food: This is the best burger restaurant I have so far experienced. They are huge, fun, and allow customizing if needed for personal preference such as toppings and meat. They offer alcoholic beverages, smoothies, and wine! The prices were very FAIR for the food, there were 0 complaints from my end and we appreciated the feeling that a lot of love and care was inputted into the menu. Service: At this time, it is normal these days to learn of low staffing but they did not demonstrate this type of behavior. Our waiter was a very kind man who was patient and receptive to our questions. Even the person who brought out our food was so kind; everyone worked together and I believe it led to great sense of team and service. This place is appropriate for families, dates, and casual dining. Again, the inside gives off dark bar vibes with the lighting and I think it is a great concept. The outside does not look like a first pick BUT it is one of the hole in the shopping center parking lots places that we did not regret when spontaneously diving in. This place will definitely be a repeat experience. read more

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My family and I ate here as a celebration for my uncle as it is his first heavenly birthday with some family that lives here that we never get to see. We were sat almost immediately but then did not have anyone come to our table until about 20 minutes later. The food was amazing however, right after we got our food we were brought our checks. We were planning to get a few desserts and another round of drinks but were brought checks before we even had the chance to. We tried to continue chatting with our family (as I mentioned we never get to see them so we had a lot to talk about) but we were essentially kicked out. To be more specific we were told there was a 15 top coming in and needed to leave. So we got up and left but as leaving I could not help but notice all the large empty tables we passed that could have been used instead of making my family leave. I would also like to add, it was not like we had been sitting there for 3 hours. We had been sitting at our table for less than 2 hours when this occurred and had only stopped eating around 10 minutes before it occurred. I have been in the service industry for over 5 years, I'm usually very understanding when it comes to servers and restaurants but this was absolutely unacceptable. I'm so beyond mad and cannot believe my family and I were treated this way. If you plan to eat at river city cafe to celebrate anything or just like to talk, I would highly recommend one of the many others in Myrtle beach because this specific one lacks customer service and hospitality. If you're one of the managers or owners of this river city cafe I think you should give your cooks a raise since they are the only good thing about your business and I think your servers should consider applying at dicks. Have a good day! read more