Waiters are very forgetful ex I had to remind them to give me a straw The condiments are dirty The juke box doesn't work The ice is good You feel your stepping back into time Waiter can't read handwriting Waiter is friendly Pancakes look good Food is good A lot of food Soda is not watery Jeff is great read more

My only complaint is that the air seemed a bit "stuffy" in the diner, but other than that the food and service were excellent. All-in-all I would definitely go back. read more

I took my grandma out to eat for lunch since we just found out she has stage 3 throat cancer and we had the pleasure of being serve by Allison. She was very sweet and helpful getting us to a table that was easy for to her access. Allison was very knowledgeable about the menu and was more than happy to fix an order for me when I forgot to request not to have something included with my meal. I didn't enjoy the food so much, but the service made the experience well worth it. read more

Been to this location many times. Today was much more crowded than normal so the staff was irritated. Food was delivered cold and the staff didn't want to replace it.. Manager "Terry" said there was nothing wrong and I just had a bad attitude.. not coming back to this location. I will stick with the Parham Rd location where I always get good food and service. read more

I've eaten at this place three times , the first two were in March and than again last night . All three meals were decent diner food , attentive wait staff , Price points , not rushed service per say But the main grip I have with this place is , while eating My meal , wait staff has cleaned the tables next to me not by wiping but by spraying disinfect liquid thereby clouding my food with ammonia etc . The meal in March they washed the floor while I was seated eating , the chemicals small was intense . Really wtf , is this meal free I'm I not here spending $20. On a plate of food . Why not wait till I've left the joint and than wash the floors the tables w ammonia spray etc . Really down right rude !!!! So .. diners beware read more

Brought the family here to eat dinner. Tried it out for the first time. Not a bad menu. Nice selection of lunch breakfast and dinner items. Lots of desserts. Had that old school diner vibe. Server could have been more on top of drinks. Had to ask for refills a couple of times. But all in all it wasn't bad. read more

Just met a friend there for lunch and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was just as good as I remembered. Ordered the tuna panini and it was a monster (huge) - had to take part of it with me to go. Service was quick and courteous and the period attire and decor only added to the charm. Can't wait to go back! read more

So I was going to take a picture of the pancakes and cheese steak we ordered, but I was so surprised by how huge the plates were and how good it looked that I ate it all before I could. Sorry. Y'all missed out. I've never been to a diner with this quality of food. Pancakes were heavenly. Friendly, good service. We will be back. read more

Good service good burgers and sandwiches, thick shakes. Fries aren't the best but you can tell on a busy night they pack a good service, friendly and helpful read more

River City Diner - Juke box from river City diner - Diners Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Best cheeseburger and fries in the entire Richmond area. Big burger on a huge bun and juicy. If you like milkshakes, you'll love these. Service is great and the staff is awesome. read more

Went there specially for breakfast. The service was great, our waitress was very polite and knowledgeable. The location is decorated nicely, a fun atmosphere. I had the Belgium waffle and it wasn't anything special. I wasn't blown away with my meal. My husband decided to have lunch and had the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was dry and his side of beans tasted like canned beans, not fresh. We will try them again in the future...but not anytime soon. read more

Delicious Diner experience. The waffles taste amazing and the customer service was great. Finished it off with a Banana Split. We will definitely be returning. read more

As far as diners go, this is top notch! Have been here twice in the past week, and both times it's been great... Staff is friendly and helpful, food is yummy comfort food. read more

Coming from Long Island New York, I appreciate all diners, and having worked in Rochester, NY, i found it interesting that they have the garbage plate on the menu. My favorite is the triple reuben, they know how to make it just right. Ask to be seated in Jeffrey section, he knows his stuff. read more

This is a great weekend choice for out family. Our favorite place for breakfast in Midlothian. The kids are always treated so well even when it's a little crowded for kids eat free Wednesdays. I usually get the burgers at night but most things on the menu are taste good. read more

Remember this is a diner - not Ruth Chris. Anyway, i eat here a lot for breakfast and with the family for dinner. They have a very expansive menu and everything is remarkably good. I've had the meatloaf, country fried steak, catfish dinner, burgers, hot dogs, London broil special, clam chowder and the Reuben. All are very good. Their fries and onion rings are also great. If you crave a milkshake it is top notch. My wife usually gets the pork chop or liver and onions. She says they are very good. All the breakfast items are top notch. There's usually a large crowd and there can be a wait to be seated. That has to say something about the food. I'd say it's one of the best family restaurants in the area. read more

Fun atmosphere. Great place for pictures & small events with friends & family. Wide selection of food choices & good size portions.

This is my favorite RCD, it's also the closest. appreciate the friendly service and they have a great cheese burger! But, that's only the beginning, the menu is absolutely extensive! Since I can eat breakfast anytime of the day that's one thing I do. Please, this is a Diner & actually the cleanest,freshest looking diner in RVA. Very mid-50's. You can get a great shake, good fries & they prepare the food the way it's ordered. read more

Typical diner fare. I got the Here's Looking At You breakfast platter. Eggs were cooked nearly perfectly, but the hash browns (called home fries, but they're not home fries) were burned in some areas and utterly soggy in other areas. The pancakes were big, but tasted best around the edges rather than in the middle. A few waitresses just hung out in the booth right next to ours. Granted it was slow, but it still seemed odd. That said, the wait staff was responsive, and at least they welcomed and said good-bye with a smile. read more

IN LOVE! Just moved to the South Side and this was one of the first places my husband and I tried. Great food, great dessert, and great service! We heard breakfast was their thing but we both wanted dinner and a sundae so breakfast will have to be another time. WE WILL BE BACK :) read more

We went to the Southside location. Service was great, the food was great and came out fast, and the prices are average. Really a fun environment. (We've been to the north side location and hated it). Kids portions are large FYI. read more

River City Diner is just your basic diner nothing spectacular. The food is a little bland. The service is good. My daughter enjoyed coloring the chefs hats they give the children instead of paper. The restaurant is large your usually seated immediately. read more

This place is pretty amazing!! The staff members are so friendly. I always have a great experience when I eat at this place. The food is seasoned just right. The atmosphere reminds me of the diner in the movie Back to the future. This is always my go to place when I can't decide whats for dinner. The prices are reasonable for the big portions you get. read more

50s style diner with a large menu. You get exactly what you'd expect here. Solid, stick to your ribs food that comes at a reasonable price. I'd rate as 4 stars if the cost was a little lower. Service is fast and friendly, always a plus. read more

I ordered Richmonds Best Reuben. Well if this is Richmonds best reuben, I'd hate to taste the worst. The corned beef was not even real, I don't know what it was! Looked like packaged lunch meat, blech. My daughter had the chicken salad sandwich and did not care for it, no flavor. read more

Had an ok experience here on an Wednesday evening. Food was very (VERY) basic but pretty good portion size. I wish I had gone on a busier night because there were several servers standing around. The server hang out spot was directly in view of our table so it made our meal feel very awkward. Hard not to notice a group of bored servers a few feet away and keep making eye contact albeit unintentionally. I know this place isn't going for health food restaurant of the year but I wish they had a few more veggie options (like sides) or more options to have grilled instead of fried, etc. not expecting them to redesign the whole menu but just a few minor additions would be nice. read more

We had driven past River City Diner many times and had never been. We go out to breakfast pretty often and I have to say this place had amazing breakfast food!! The hash browns were amazing and cooked perfectly! The pancakes we ordered had bananas, nuts and chocolate chips and were fluffy and very good! We will definitely be back! read more

First we had there soup and it was like paste and crackers were stale then the crab cake burger tasted frozen then i order a medium rare burger and got a rare almost raw then the fries were so mushy and i tried there hush puppies and they were a dough ball and i got a milkshake and it was very loose. They were very nice but they need to change read more

Amazing first time experience. Jeffrey was wonderful! He made sure we went home happy with our visit. The phone was great and the atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely recommending to any and all visitors. This will surely be a marked for future visits. read more

My husband and I went for a late breakfast. If you like breakfast you can get it all day. We ordered and the food was at our table in literally 4 minutes. Couldn't believe how fast it was. I would prefer to wait just a little bit longer and have the food come out cooked better. I don't need my food that quickly. It was meh and obviously cooked ahead of time and just reheated. I hate that! I can do that at home. The worst part of it all , the place is expensive as h*ll. Breakfast for 2 was $34 and I drank water and my husband had a glass of milk. Definitely not worth the cost. The atmosphere......kinda cool, actually the best part of the restaurant. It did seem a bit on the dirty side. I know you are going for the retro theme but some of the décor was outdated. This was the last of my 3 visits to this diner. Might as well go to Bob Evans. read more

We have never been disappointed. From breakfast all day two fresh salads and the most amazing homemade mozzarella balls, River City Diner has it all. The hardest thing is to choose what you want to eat. To make the visit even better, the service is fantastic! Specifically I cannot give enough kudos to Jeff. He is probably hands down one of the best waiters we've ever had. He is engaging with the kids. Encouraging and rewarding good manners making them so excited to feel like an adult at dinner. I promise you will never be disappointed at River City Diner. Something for everyone! read more

Came here on a whim and I'm glad we did. The Big Al breakfast is a great value: $9.50 for coffee, juice, eggs, choice of toast, choice of breakfast meat, and grits or fried apples. Husband got the veggie scramble and it was delicious, though his grits seemed a bit watery. Definitely a great place for a quick meal. I would say it is slightly better than the average diner fare, and is better than any chain breakfast you could find. read more

Good diner food. Nothing to crazy good or bad. The meatloaf was solid and our group had a good time.

Was greeted as soon as we walked in, our waitress was on point! The food is mediocre compared to the prices. When i go to a diner I don't expect to pay a ton for a sandwich. Not saying we won't return but just saying it's not worth the price... read more

Its not a genuine one of a kind diner. It's a chain, not as big as Deny's or Waffle House. They have the typical diner food. Its ok for what it is. read more

It may say breakfast all day...but skip it later in the day. I went mid afternoon and ordered the vege omelette easy on the cheese. Well the omelette was swimming in butter inside and out. The house fries were too salty to eat. The wheat toast was perfect. The service was okay. The decor is very diner like. It looked clean. Not sure I will be back. read more

Our waiter, Jeffrey, was really attentive. Food is always good, and when my meal came out with a wimpy sized amount of aioli, he immediately addressed it and said he was personallu going to make sure I had an unlimited amount of aioli if I requested. Haha! Really cozy, friendly place. We're regulars, and will continue to go back. read more

If you're going to eat here do so during the day. That's the only time the place seems to have functional management and waitstaff. We ate there on a Saturday night. The place was a literal ghost town and we still stood at the host stand waiting to be seated forever. We were sat at a sticky table and the tables we were surrounded by were filthy and remained that way our entire meal. Who wants to sit and eat surrounded my dirty tables? There were 3 teenagers standing around the host station doing nothing but playing. One of them was actually just dancing around the entire time. Seriously. The food took over 30 minutes to get to us with hardly any customers there. Clam chowder was the soup of the day and it was disgusting. It was barely warm and tasted like they poured an entire salt shaker in it. I ate one bite. When I told the waitress, she rolled her eyes and just said "Yeah, I know. Sorry." So, they are aware that it's nothing but pure salt. The macaroni and cheese came out clumped together and obviously microwaved and dumped straight from the container and into the bowl. The jukeboxes on each table look cool but don't work and I don't think they've ever been cleaned. Not to mention the ants crawling on the table. Maybe they wouldn't have ants if someone bothered to get the dirty dishes and food off the tables. My son wanted to look at the motorcycles on display there and that's when I saw the milkshake machines. They were absolutely disgusting. Every one of the machines were caked with dried ice cream. Milk was spilled all over the counter and the open gallon was just sitting out. There were dirty cups and spoons everywhere. The ice cream freezer was covered in melting globs of ice cream. No way in hell I'll ever order a milkshake here even though from the dessert menu they sound delicious. They're going to make someone sick. They weren't busy at all so there was no excuse with all that staff just standing around doing nothing. If the areas that customers can see look like that, what does that kitchen look like?!? The waitress was friendly and did her best but was clearly fed up with her coworkers. Honestly, I felt sorry for her. They are either extremely short handed in the kitchen or they just don't care. Clearly our barely microwaved food shouldn't have taken as long as it did. As we were leaving it became clear why it did. There were 4 employees standing outside in the parking lot smoking marijuana. The whole parking lot reeked. So much for being family friendly. NEVER AGAIN! The entire experience was absolutely ridiculous. read more

Tried it for the first time, and it was the best diner food I've ever had. I got a triple decker club, and a Greek side salad. The side salad alone was enough to fill me up. It was a huge proportion for only $1.48. My partner wanted a side of pizza fries with his burger instead of the normal ones. The waiter brought out the wrong fries, but made up for it by giving him a full portion of the pizza fries for free. The portions are definitely worth the prices, the food comes out quick, and the staff are super friendly, and helpful. read more

Nice atmosphere, food was good. Very busy on a Sun morning. 2 in my party found hair in their food( omelette, has browns). Not sure what's going on in the kitchen.... read more