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Riverfront Restaurant

3.6 (53 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican
Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Diane D.

We stopped here in our way north on 81. There's not much to the town of Chilhowie but this was easy to get to and find. The building has great character and loved the atmosphere. But the atmosphere was slightly misleading. While the food was fine for your average diner/family restaurant, the food did not meet the expectations of the decor. I had ribs which were only so-so. While I had no problem eating them, I wouldn't order again. Not much meat on them and a bit over cooked. However, the potato wedges they came with were outstanding. If I had to do over I would have stuck with the sandwiches. Also misleading is the name. This restaurant does not look over a river. You'll be disappointed if you were hoping for a view. The mac 'n' cheese we also found to be average. As was the Riverside chicken dish. The sweet tea was quite good and the salad was tasty as well. The servers were all very nice and welcoming and did a great job. Overall we enjoyed the stop but keep expectations in check. Don't be fooled by the leather bound menus. Think diner fare.

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Very slow service for lunch. Waiting over 45 mins for food to arrive. Food was just north of disgusting once we finally received it.

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10 years ago

Great stop for lunch. It's great to be able to find a hamburger steak that has been seasoned throughout. Service was very good.

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Yes they WERE busy, but waiting 15 minutes and never even being acknowledged is not acceptable! Wish I could tell you how the food was.

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Service was superior, on our way home from Nashville Tennessee to Maryland.

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We stopped by Holy Smokes BBQ during peak lunch on a very busy holiday Friday, so the line was no…read morejoke--about 30-40 minutes. That said, once we ordered, the food came out surprisingly fast (5-10 minutes), and they clearly had a solid system in place for how busy they were. It's an order-then-find-a-seat kind of spot. The $15.99 combo special is absolutely the move: a main/sandwich/hot dog, two sides, a drink, and a small piece of fudge. The sides are on the smaller side, but the sandwiches and hot dogs are generously sized, so it balances out. Plus, the fudge at the end is a nice little sweet touch. Plenty of BBQ sauce options that slapped, too. Food-wise, everything we had was really good--flavorful and satisfying. The only hiccup (and the reason for the 4 stars) was with a couple of items. My hot dog was supposed to come with nacho cheese sauce and caramelized onions (I even watched it get rung in), but it came out completely plain. The mozzarella sticks also came out cold, which was not great--especially when you're expecting a cheese pull. When I brought the items back, I was asked if I wanted the mozz sticks microwaved... which was a hard NO. I asked for them to be remade properly which is when an older woman--possibly a manager or owner-- stepped in and did offer to remake them but seemed visibly annoyed. I get your busy, but hey -- my order was wrong so you should probably address that before rushing to the next order. For the hotdog, I told her what was missing and instead of the nacho cheese sauce and caramelized onions that was supposed to come on it, I was handed cold shredded cheese and chopped raw red onions. The food still ended up tasting good, but the reaction to the mistake was disappointing. Overall, it's a solid BBQ spot with great value and good food. I'd recommend it and would go back, though I might try a few other places first. With better handling of small mistakes, this could easily be a 5-star experience.

Cozy shop and restaurant. The dining room has a nice view off the mountain and of the slopes…read more Counter service was great and they bring your order to the table. I got the bbq pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese and slaw. Being a SC girl I had to try the mustard based sauce. Overall everything was excellent. The barbecue had a good smoky flavor and the sauce was on point. The coleslaw wasn't too sweet and went well with the barbecue sandwich. Macaroni and cheese was chefs kiss. I could've eaten a tub of it. The spot also offers coffees and other non-barbecue food items. There's a cute gift shop to pick up something from your visit.

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