After a busy morning of whitewater rafting, I was starving for lunch. The River's Edge menu looked pretty appetizing, so I gave it a try. Even though the restaurant wasn't full, I still had to wait 10 minutes for a table. This didn't bother me, because it meant that they were organized enough to space out customers so there was no other bottlenecks during service. The space is rather plain, and very much looks like any restaurant connected with an activity center like. But it was clean and organized, so that's all that mattered. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich. It probably took less than 10 minutes to be prepared and served, which is very reasonable. The piece of chicken was crispy and well coated in glaze, and was probably much larger than the bun itself. It was balanced - I liked it. I got the onion rings at the recommendation of the server, and they were good too. Server was friendly and attentive enough. She topped up my drink without asking. Overall, I was happy with my meal. Sure, maybe it's a bit expensive, and you pay extra for the convenience, but after a very active morning, this meal was a hit. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a good option for sit down dining within WWC, but as far as quality/flavor and pricing, there's definitely room for improvement. I came with a group of friends, 8 of us in total, a few weeks ago. We wanted to listen to the river jam live music and enjoy the nice weather. We were seated first at an uncovered table but then moved one table over which had more coverage which we needed because it did start drizzling about halfway through our meal. We ordered a variety of beers/wines and for entrees- quesadillas, sandwiches and burgers. Although it was a good serving size, I thought the quesadilla was a little lacking in flavor. And the meat was a little dry. Service was OK, but not super fast. A little disjointed and not sure our server completely understood what we were asking sometimes...someone asked for a lager recommendation and he said something like "We have cider?" I will chalk it up to youth and/or inexperience with alcohol. Price wise, this was not the best value. You're definitely paying for the overall atmosphere/environment, not the flavor or dining experience itself. Considering this and Pumphouse are the only real food/drink options, I can't say I won't return if I'm ever at WWC, but I will at least go into it with a realistic expectations. @azfitfoodfun read more

Pretty good food for being at the WWC! The nachos are great. Salad was okay, nothing special. Eating here during not peak hours is obviously the best with no wait. Great stop for a day at the WWC! Outside patio is nice and dogs can be outside with you read more

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We really enjoyed the ice cream cake. It was incredibly hard to cut, could have benefited from sitting out a few minutes before serving. We probably should've skipped the other one thanks. The biscuit was dry, skip the compote and use a custard. Chocolate was bitter! The ambience was on point. read more

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Surprisingly good food, especially for a restaurant inside a park. Service was super quick and staff were friendly. I had the birria tacos and fries. I was hoping for "decent" food, on par with the hotdog or chicken tenders you would normally order inside a park like this, but it was actually very very good. The fries were crispy and the tacos were so good I would almost go back to the Whitewater Center JUST to eat here. The one downside was the ranch was disgusting. I had some to dip my fries in (they charged me 50¢ for it), and it tasted watery and overwhelmingly like dill. Overall, definitely on the pricier end, but worth it to sit somewhere clean, dry, and air conditioned for an hour and eat a delicious meal. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Skate & Date Adventure Dining Event was very intimate and perfect for this weather. The menus was prepared at the River edge bar and grill. The food pair with well the skate occasion. We started with a warm soup that provided a sense of comfort. It had a indian dish vibe I could taste all of ingredients. This was my favorite of the 3 course meal. The service was really good. The manger was definitely in engaged and thanks for coming in. Also, he recommend other dining events that will coming soon. If you are looking for something different to boast your Date night experience. Check this out through Whitewater Center. read more

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The service here was so good. Dan, Charles and Yarely really went above and beyond! The food was good too.

Honestly, it's a decent place to get a meal either before or after your whitewater adventures. It's good food, but nothing stellar or stand out. The salmon on the salad was good, almost too dry and could have used some more seasoning. I also wanted more beets - overall the price to what you got ratio wasn't there for me. Same with the bowl, you just wanted more of what was in there for the price. You can't beat the views of the restaurant though. You can see all the whitewater activity and the zip liners going across! read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - A bowl - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Chicken tenders were very good but the fry's were ok but not that. Good and service was amazing read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Chicken Tenders - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place has a pretty low average. I don't see it that way. The food is good, the service is solid, the views are amazing, and there is plenty of outdoor seating. If you sit inside, it's blah. But you don't go here to eat inside. You must eat outside for the real experience. Burger = Good Fries = Excellent Cucumber Salad = Decent Beer = Excellent Cool spot, especially if sitting outside with a beer while watching the whitewater. No way it's a 3. If you're an atmosphere person, go for it! read more

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Went to River's Edge today for Labor Day, it was crowded and wonderful. Had a great waitress, Emily, knowledgeable about the beers and food. We had a Southwestern salad with chicken and a burger/ fries, both were very good. The salad was huge and the jalapeño ranch dressing wasn't too hot. Know there are some bad reviews here- but we went on a crowded holiday weekend and the food was great, service perfect and food came out in a timely fashion. Will go again. read more

Service and some food could be better. Waited a long time to even be acknowledged. They were busy but not as busy as they are on weekends. Would've appreciated a "hi, sorry for the wait but I'll be with you soon!" Food was mediocre, probably won't go back unless it's only for drinks. read more

Score : 3.5/5 Honestly not bad! I was VERY hesitant to eat at an outdoor recreational center but it was much better than expected. The wait was 20ish minutes and we were able to get ciders / beers at the drink area right next to it while we waited. I got the Falafel Burger ($13) - tasted great, falafel wasn't dry (so rare), and the broccoli side was GREAT. Only complaint was the falafel was a bit small for the bun. There were a handful of vegetarian options as well which is appreciated. My friends got the hot honey chicken sandwich ($16) and they really liked that as well- also those sandwiches were HUGE. Overall, definitely worth stopping in before or after your day at the White Water Center. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Falafel Burger (Vegetarian) - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'll talk about the food last. First it's located at the white water center. Your view will be the water and watching the people in the wraft. It's so much fun to watch. Plenty of sitting. They have plenty of waitress and hostess to seat you. Busiest time is Thursday thru. Sunday. They have live music from 7to 10pm Thursday thru Saturday night. Food is just OK and over priced. Nice for a date night. Expensive for a family to dine here depending on what you get. I didn't look at the kids meal menu thou so I'm not sure of the pricing. read more

The service was not bad. My wife had pork belly mac and cheese, which she enjoyed. I had the cheeseburger. It was very dry, for $16. It was either overcooked or had been sitting for quite a while. I managed to improve it a little with mayo and ketchup. The fries were fine. The most irritating problem was a multitude of flies in the restaurant. There wasn't a lot of traffic in and out of the door on a Tuesday at lunch, but there were at least a dozen flies at our table the whole time. They seemed to be everywhere in the dining room, generally. We were in a party of 7, and we were all battling flies the entire time. It was really unpleasant. I mentioned this to the hostess on the way out, and she nodded in agreement that the flies are a problem. Considering the severity of the problem, management should stop food service until this is resolved. I've never seen so many flies inside of a restaurant. Had we not been with other people, my wife and I would have left without ordering food. read more

Stopped by during the summer jam music event that Whitewater hosts during the summer. Had to wait ~ 20 minutes for a table outside which wasn't bad at all considering how many people were there. Once seated, we were given menus and our drinks. No cocktails unfortunately! Plenty of beers though and a few wine options. My husband ordered the 12 oz NY strip which he really enjoyed. The mashed potatoes were really good! I had the chipotle chicken sandwich (modified) with french fries. It was pretty tasty. The chipotle seasoning definitely made this quite spicy! Our waiter was attentive and very friendly! read more

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Honestly overall great experience! I took my dog Odin over to the Off Leash Dog Park earlier today and figured as we were wrapping up we can stop here to get a bite to eat before we head home! I tried to peak my head in the door (to not just assume I can walk in with my dog) and they welcomed me inside while they gathered a menu and other seasonal menus before escorting me outside to the patio. Emily very quickly asked if she could get Odin a water bowl and top if off with ice for him since its so hot outside! She brought out the dog bowl for him and while I was browsing the menu, I saw some great options! I ended up with the raspberry wheat beer (ABSOLUTELY delicious) with a 16oz pour (no head - was a full pour!) and the California burger. The burger has carmelized onions with arugula, some sort of spread that was so tasty with a white cheese! I would definitely come back and try some more menu options since this was so delicious! Figured this burger was a "safe" option since it was my first time here and now cant wait to try some more options! The 3 star rating I dont believe is a fair rating. I was welcomed and seated so quickly, Emily was attentive throughout my entire time here and I didnt feel rushed! I sat on the higher patio in the corner with great views over the property! This was overall an incredible experience! Food is great! Drinks wre great! Customer service is great! Location is great! I dont see where this restaurant went wrong according to other reviews?? Odin and I will be back! read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Lunch with the best pup - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Phenomenal food & service!! We had a great experience!!! The entire team was so hospitable!!!

Nice little restaurant in the white water center. Good place to stop and refuel from an action packed day doing activities at the park. Our stay was brief, but was provided great service. Ordered two orders of the wings, so yummy! It had a nice Carolina dry rub which really complimented the crunchy texture. Probably top five wings I've had in Charlotte. If your visiting the white water center, definitely stop here to get some food. I can't attest to the rest of the menu but I can say the wings are a must! read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Wings after ice skating - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Decent beer list, the menu is definitely the right size. Service is fine, not fast or slow, the waitress forgot things, but we're all human and she corrected the situation promptly. My salmon was yummy! But the salad as a whole was a salad. The dressing was bland, not very citrus-y. Overall glad the restaurant was there, and the experience was fine. Nothing extraordinary, but hey, grabbing a beer while watching the rafts and kayaking? My kind of post white water recovery! read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Citrus Salmon Salad - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Was told it was a 45 minute wait but it ended up not taking that long to get a table. I recommend the nachos! (Sorry, no photo) The citrus salmon salad was just ok. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food was pretty good but not great. The steak sandwich had an odd flavor to it we wouldn't get it again. The fried chicken wrap was good, we would order it again. Onion rings were great! read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Steak sandwich - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Never have I ever been cussed at before now at a restauran. Its simple horrible service = bad tip. Food was alright a little expensive its is the wwc you have to expect it unfortunately. I do not recommend this place, go to the Biergarten or the market if you are desperate. Service is horrible especially by Eddie. Be warned read more

Me and a couple of friends just wanted a simple bite to eat, little did we know our pockets would be emptied and needs wouldn't be met. What kind of restaurant doesn't have milk? read more

I love the seating and dining experience part of the WWC. I only envisioned it to have all activities and quick services but to be able to utilize a nice sit down with friendly staff and optimal seating 6ft apart, was a great way to relax between your morning and evening activities. Food was rather delicious too! I ordered the portobello sandwich and onion rings. My friend ordered the wings and said those were good too! We were able to stay refreshed with a nice spiked seltzer and then we were ready to get back to activities. As far as timing, the food didn't take long either it was great timing with having to go from one sport to the next without worrying about running late! It had a great view of the stage too so I can imagine during concerts it would be the best place to sit and relax with some live music!! read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Monday. Emily was incredibly kind and friendly and made sure we were taken care of. Lots of vegetarian options and everyone enjoyed their meal! Definitely will be back! read more

Service was good. But prices went way up! And food quality didn't go up. The view is nice. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. The restaurant was empty, but another party was waiting at the hostess stand. The dining room was empty with no employees in sight. Finally after waiting several minutes in the empty dining room my husband knocked on the kitchen door to see if there were any employees in the restaurant. An employee came out of the kitchen to seat us. Unfortunately the staff member told us that the covered patio was not available for seating till lunch. it was a beautiful morning with a nice breeze and the only reason we decided to try this restaurant was because of the view. Not sure why breakfast patrons are not offered the beautiful view of the river that lunch and dinner patrons are afforded. Long story short, this is the first time we visited this restaurant and sadly will be our last. We decided not to eat breakfast since the tables with views were blocked off for breakfast. Also we were not impressed that we had to knock on the kitchen door to be acknowledged by restaurant staff. read more

Great place! So I came here with a fairly large group (social distancing) after a hike on one of the trails. This was my 1st time here and I was actually impressed. From start to finish the customer service was spot on. We were seated pretty quickly- mainly because it wasn't that many people here at the restaurant. Our waitress was very attentive and was great at answering all of our questions. The food came out at a great pace along with the drinks - I really don't have any complaints (with the exception of 1). I ordered the spinach dip and "Ahi Tuna" mainly because I wasn't that hungry and ordered all appetizers. The tuna (although tasty) was somewhat salty (maybe a little too salty). However, I managed to take pictures of other people's plates at our table and everyone else seemed pleased with their plates. Overall- great place - amazing service!! I would recommend!! read more

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We purchased an annual pass to this amazing White Water park and love all of the fun actives. Whenever we walk by this restaurant and notice the creative food presentations coming out of the kitchen, it saddens us that each and every time we try and get a table in the half empty dining areas, we get the same "we are very understaffed and running a 1 hour wait". No problem, we have been enjoying the great beer selection and tasty grab and go offerings at the two other venues. But wait, on a cold and rainy day, we see the place mostly empty...and score ! The not very friendly hostess Alexia seats us at a table....boy are we lucky today ! But, no, after sitting for 20 minutes with no server stopping by, offering menus or taking a drink order, I catch Alexia again and asked her if our table was assigned because all of the tables seated after us had a server and were well into their lunch. "What do you want me to do about it" Alexia barks back. What a wonderful career Alexia has in front of her. Well, you can get your manager, which we learn is Julia, but Julia is actually the "manager in hiding" who refused to come out front and speak with us. Instead, Julia sends Jimmy. Poor Jimmy, the lazy servers and snotty hostess must run all over this guy. There is no surprise for the 100 + 3 star average reviews this place has received.....about as good as American Airlines. I am surprised however, that senior management does not care enough to do anything and make some changes to River's Edge. Here are 5 easy fixes: 1. Replace the River's Edge Restaurant Management team and start over. 2. Increase your hourly wages like the rest of the industry and bring in people who care. 3. Re-train your dining room and hold them accountable by working the floor vs sitting in the office. 4. Hire a secret shopper to document any poor server - hostess performance and move them out. 5. Take good care $$$ of your Exec Chef + Culinary team, they are the only ones that care. In the meantime, to my fellow Yelpers - ignore the "no outside food and beverage" policy they have posted. They don't know how to run their only sit down restaurant, nor do they have enough staff to catch you. read more

I have came here several times and every time it has been has a great experience...until this time. Everything was great until the end. My boyfriend, my dog and I were sitting outside, and it came time to pay and the server lost my credit card. I was very nice and understanding about it as things happen and I can get another one. Ther server spent about 20 minutes looking for the card as I began to get agitated I wanted to leave he said it must have blown away somewhere nearby. I was asked to use my apple pay with that card.....what? I really should have turned the card off..I only have on credit card and have never lost it ever, and have terrible anxiety so I paid the apple pay and went on my way. By the time I got home I was in tears and mustered up the courage to write an email and got no reply. I still have a pending second charge from them on my credit card too i'm trying to dispute and this was weeks ago so now i'm writing a review cause i'm clearly still annoyed. I'll still go back and i'll still enjoy it and this was one bad experience, but just be mindful. read more

We have eaten here a few times and always enjoyed our meal. They have amazing nachos so don't miss out on those. The restaurant offers a wide array of food and drink options. We particularly love their selection of local beers. Their outdoor seating is beautiful, overlooking the Whit Water Center river, zip lining and rock climbing. It's entertaining to watch while you wait for your food. It's also arranged at two different levels and is dog friendly. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Nachos - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Today we went to the river's edge bar and grill inside the Whitewater center. I would like to start off by saying I waiter was super nice and this by all means is not his fault. We ordered the spicy burger. And it was awful and very overpriced at $17. It came out on a brioche bun that was still and hard and you could hardly bite into it. The Patty itself was severely overcooked and all they did was put jalapenos on the burger and it did not match the description that was on the menu. When the manager came out he made an excuse that they were working with a local bakery to get their buns in order. I suggested that they should get it in order before they start serving it to the public. I would also like to state that we ordered our sun, macaroni and cheese and it came out cold. I do not recommend eating at this place for the prize. There are better options inside the Whitewater center for food. read more

First time dining here and on the whole, it was a nice dining experience. Drove over from Davidson after Church and while we had to wait a few minutes,it was not a long wait. We got out of Church and left Davidson around 10:40 and got to the restaurant around 11:20 so we had to wait 10 minutes since they do not open till 11:30. It's a very nice restaurant with the main attraction being the views of the US National Whitewater Training Center and the other attractions such as Zip Lines, Bike Path, Cliff Climbing rocks etc. We were promptly seated at a table at the edge looking down to the lower cataracts on the Competition Section. Fortunately we picked a good day and even though it was humid, temperature was in the mid 70's. It's a good menu with an emphasis on Sandwiches, Pastas, Burgers, Wraps etc. Several items looked good and in the end, we both ended up with Ham and Cheese Panini's. For a side, I ordered Potato Salad while my wife asked to substitute Wheat Berry for the Sour Dough which then did and for the side, grilled pineapple. We both had tea as out beverage and even though I order half and half, it was still too sweet so I hate to think what the regular sweet tea would be. Lunch came out shortly and service was excellent. The Ham and Cheese Panini's was good but not outstanding. No latent heat from the Panini Press and the tomato had the taste of a Tomato in February. Plenty on meat on the Sandwich though and the Potato Salad was good. This was out first time though and when the Grand kids come up in the fall, we will probably take them here. My wife is already planning on getting a bunch of the ladies in the neighborhood together and coming over for lunch. read more

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Wow! What an unexpected surprise. We worked up an appetite doing all the white water activities. I was expecting just some basic hamburgers and such but the menu here was amazing. It all sounded good. I got the steak sandwich with horseradish cream sauce and sautéed onions. Highly recommend. My wife had the Chicken pasta. Said it could be served in any high end Italian place. And our daughter loved her chicken tenders. Very reasonable prices as well read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Chicken Rigatoni - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great food! The sandwich I had was seasoned really well. You wouldn't really expect much from a restaurant in the middle of the white water center but surprisingly the menu has a nice selection and the food is great. Service was nice as well. You have the option to eat inside or outside if you want to enjoy the scenery. I would come back just for the food. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Mos Chicken burger - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

You come here for the views and the experience, not the food. I should have listened to the other Yelp reviews, but I wanted to enjoy the scenery. I ordered a charcuterie board and it was underwhelming. The service was very slow. Once I was seated it probably took about 15-20 minutes before a server came around. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - Charcuterie Board - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

What a delightful surprise!! Pulled off of I- 85 when traffic stopped and followed signs to National Whitewater Center, sounded interesting. WOW! For $6 parking fee we were entertained for hours just watching kayaking, climbing, zip lining and people with dogs n kids having a great time. Beautiful facility with great walking trails all around THEN...hungry. Not expecting much, but drawn by the patio overlook seating, we checked out the RIVER EDGE restaurant. Menu and prices were enticing. Ordered Grilled Salmon Citrus Salad, Roasted Chicken Penne pasta and smoked wings. Big portions, served in REAL DISHES and delicious! ~8oz salmon done to perfection, 10 crispy and savory smoked wings, so satisfying! We took half of our order home. With sweet Carolina service and tea, our detour was sooo refreshing, a delightful find, just 15 min from the airport. Hope you enjoy it too. read more

River's Edge Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place is of course located within the white water center. Its the one and only restaurant option in the center and lucky for us its also delicious! we only had to wait about 30 minutes for a table before we got texted our table was ready. We had a great seat in the shade with a great view of the white water rapids and a great view into the spot where everyone seems to fly off the raft. We had an lunch and show it was amazing! We started off with the chicken wings which were delicious crispy and flavorful. We got the chicken salad and the BBQ burger which were both really good. My wife said the salad was one of the best she has had. Really happy we ate here, the service was a bit slow but that is to be expected considering the location and how many people are looking to eat. Pricing is about as expensive as you would expect in a place like this. read more

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The food looked amazing but sadly we didn't get to try any since we were not served. We were seated right away and that was the only positive. No server even came to take our order for drinks and we were just sitting there for 30 mins. In that amount of time we asked 3 different servers to find us someone to take our order and no one came. The people who came after us were assigned a server. When talking to the staff they were very rude and the place also wasn't too busy so unsure why the staff couldn't do their jobs. read more