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    River's Edge Restaurant

    4.0 (657 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Sandy B.

    Beautiful views ! Wonderful staff , visiting from California, everyone was pleasant, food was good, drinks were flowing , great Easter

    Calamari
    James G.

    A friend of mine told me to check this restaurant out. We went for a late lunch/early dinner. We weren't disappointed. We sat outside overlooking the reiver. Although it was a little warm, the views were beautiful. Our servers were friendly and checked back on us often. We split a wedge salad which was huge and had calamari and pork belly appetizers. All of it was delicious and beatituflly presented. As we left, it looked like a couple of musicians were setting up to provide live entertainment. If I ever go back to the area, I will definitely go back.

    Wagyu beef appetizer
    Karen F.

    Great stop for a nice lunch on the long drive to California. It is a little bit off the highway, but easy to get to.

    Peige M.

    Such a fun place and so beautiful. I'm so happy I spent Easter here . Great dinner and brunch spot .

    Spinach Artichoke Dip  Panko crusted mixture of spinach artichoke, carrots, bell peppers, and cream cheese, served with toasted bread.
    Ms. Charlene O.

    Rivers Edge is located in an amazingly beautiful area along the river, offering three-tiered outdoor seating so one can dine while enjoying nature. They even offer propane heaters to keep you warm and a dining area for those who include their K9 companions in their travels. The attention and kindness they gave to my German Shepherd was very much appreciated! Word of advice: please only bring your dog if they are OBEDIENT- Don't ruin it for the rest of us. Now, the meals. The menu is not extensive- it is not fast-food, nor will you find burgers and fries here. However you will find your meals are specially prepared to perfection, fit for royalty and are delightful to the palate. Rivers Edge is definitely a "dining experience" to be enjoyed leisurely so that you can take in all the beauty of your meal. I'd definitely recommend.

    Fish (Halibut) and sweet potato fries
    Farah M.

    Beautiful riverfront location with a relaxing vibe. Booking through OpenTable was quick and easy, and the service was excellent. The Halibut Fish and Chips (with sweet potato fries) was crisp and well-seasoned, and the fish tacos were fresh and flavorful. I'd gladly come back to try more dishes.

    Calamari and Blackened Ahi Tuna
    Anthony W.

    So last weekend I took a trip up to Portland... Wifey had no idea. Well that was until we got to the border. Then she of course figured it out...But a 12 hour drive definitely means one needs to take breaks. My late Stepfather Donald taught me that. So we decided to have lunch in a cool town on the way to Portland. That's how we came to Grant's Pass. Such a beautiful town. But one thing that immediately catches the eye of my love is bodies of water. Theres a river here and most importantly a restaurant along said river(I believe the Rogue River?). If you don't already know about River Edge, you definitely have to check out pictures of how it looks outside. It's so nice having the sound of water flowing while you're about to have bomb food. So definitely enjoyed that ambience. Foodwise, everything was amazing. We order all apps. There was the Blackened Ahi Tuna, Calamari and best of all the House Pork Belly. The first two were amazing. The squid and tuna were both cooked perfectly. For Tuna I really enjoyed the sauce that it came with and for the calamari I thought the breading was solid. But I gotta highlight the Pork Belly. This is easily the best Pork Belly dish Ive ever had. Texture was PERFECT. It wasn't overcooked and had a good crunch to it. But on top of that you have these shoestring potatoes for even more crunch and the star of the show: the Apple-Pear Puree. Oh wait, did I mention that the pork belly itself is also marinated in a Honey Bourbon sauce? Yeaaaaa...Needless to say my mind was blown. I had ordered a Smoked Old Fashioned and I am so glad I did. It peared like a charm. Heh. Because you know what time it is folks. Don't let these this crazy heat waves fool you. It's fall babeh. And fall means all the lovely fall flavors that make you think of curling up with a blanket or extra clothes on a couch in front of a fireplace. Pork Belly itself is already flavor overload but when you pear the flavor and crispiness with the apple-pear puree, it really takes you to that fireplace moment. It makes me think of when I was a kid and my mom would spend all day making a Thanksgiving meal for us but she had to of course make some sweet potato or pumpkin pie. And it just smells everywhere. No matter what room you are at in your home. That's the essence of fall. So long story short, I highly recommend that if you've never been here to order the Pork Belly. You won't regret it. If you like whiskey, you can further enhance the experience by getting the Old Fashioned. You won't regret it my friend.

    Restaurant entrance.
    Martin R.

    While spending a few vacation days in Oregon, I stayed the night in Grants Pass on my way to Crater Lake. I was fortunate enough to come to this wonderfully situated restaurant for dinner. The patio is overlooking the river, and I had the apple salad followed by the Oregon Lamb Shank. It was all very delicious, and these dishes were magnificent examples of the Pacific Northwestern Cuisine creating new combinations with regional farm to table foods. The lamb shank was to die for; while maintaining the classic base, served over risotto and hints of mint leaves, this was combined with a sweet berry reduction, easily taking my award for the best lamb shank of 2024, no doubt. The view from the patio as well as the service couldn't have been better - see pics.

    Beautiful BI RACIAL MARRIED COUPLE!!

    Well I have very mixed feelings about this place . My Husband and I were there for our anniversary last night. The Valentines decor was so pretty. There was a live singer there and she sang beautifully, atmosphere was very cozy. Our waitress who we never got the name of.. ‍was friendly, BUT!! I had to ask for our candle to be lit. She took our order, and everything from our drinks to our appetizer to our main course took so long to finally get to our table. And she was never the one bringing our food. At first we were understanding... Of course it's Valentine's Day, it's busy, I've been a waitress, it's completely understandable. Until we noticed people who had arrived after us with a different waitresses ordering and receiving their stuff very quickly. We couldn't understand what was going on ... Any one point My water glass was clearly empty and we seen a waiter going by filling people's water. We're thinking, awesome, he will clearly see my glass and fill it up. Nope he just passed us without a glance over. The food was good, drinks were good. Service was just not to our expectations. I'm unsure if it is because we're a bi racial Married couple... I hate to think that's the reason behind these situations... but when you been a person of color all your life you realize these things do happen. So unfortunately the waitress only received a $8 tip and she was lucky, because my Husband didn't even want to leave that . I did mention to my Husband, maybe because I'm not white ‍ I noticed a review above mine from another couple there last night also.. and we'll they're a very Caucasian couple and she had a great review Oh well there's plenty of places we can spend our money.. Just remember no matter the color of a persons skin is THE MONEY THEY WORK HARD FOR IS THE SAME COLOR GREEN AS EVERYONE ELSE. Food good Atmosphere Service = Extremely Slow . inattentive. Ps. Thank you to the sweet heart hostess who took our pictures for us. She was great.

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    The fish tacos were fabulous & the view was beautiful! I would definitely go back! And they had a good selection of wines!

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    Fantastic! I love the setting next to the river. Food and drinks are great too. There's something for everyone.

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    It has a very nice view and the food is ok, it used to be better but burgers are fine.

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    Thank you for the positive review, Veronica.

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    My favorite restaurant in town! Everything is awesome, great food,wonderful service,and then there's the river and wild life.

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    Ask the Community - River's Edge Restaurant

    Is Outdoor Dining Dog Friendly?

    I did see a dog when I was outdoor dining and they had a dog dish of water for him/her... I'd call to be sure tho' getting through by phones hard. Could be on their website.

    Need reservation's Saturday Christmas Eve?

    Most definitely YES

    Is there indoor dining tonight?

    Unfortunately there is not, the rules have just changed and it's outdoor dining. We ate outside 2 days ago and it was beautiful, hope this helps

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    The Haul - Chicken sandwich

    The Haul

    4.0(520 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Picked this spot for lunch after a long morning hiking and exploring. I always love an order at the…read morecounter and pay before sitting style of dining. The cashier was nice and had good energy. I ordered a burger and my husband got the spicy chicken sandwich. The burger was pretty good, just a standard smash patty with a potato bun. The fries were pretty good as well. I will say the house made ranch was a little bland. The chicken sandwich was good as well. Nice crisp to the patty and good spice.

    What a great spot in downtown. It's a casual order-at-the-counter kind of place with good seating…read moreand great service. There's a cool wood-fired oven for pizza, which was a fun process to watch. I ordered the patty melt, which is something I never order, but I was in a rush to decide & did one of those, "I'll have what he's having" things when my husband ordered his patty melt. We're big seltzer water people, so when we went to order a seltzer and the lady told us it was free and self-serve, I was elated. The food didn't take very long & it was tasty looking! The sandwich was cut in half with smashed burger meat overflowing past the bread. It was glorious. The part of the plate that wasn't dominated by melty goodness was filled with with well-seasoned and crisp homemade fries. I could smell how delicious everything was the moment the moment the plate was set down in front of me. Flavor & texture of all the things exceeded expectations. The patty melt had layers of crispy fried onions that made for a lovely and tasty first-bite surprise, & continued to bring joy with each subsequent bite. Every there was incredibly nice and friendly. Dining there was so easy and lovely. Would love to come back the next time we pass through!

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    Carson’s Bistro - Springtime Strawberry /Charred Corn/Feta / Pine Nut Salad with Carson's magical dressing

    Carson’s Bistro

    4.8(114 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    We celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary with a delectable dinner at Carson's Bistro. This is…read moreour second time here and it was just as memorable as the first. We had the two specials: my wife had the rib eye steak and I had the cioppino. The steak was served with a blue cheese butter, asparagus and mashed potatoes. The steak was so tender you could cut it with a fork. Truly delicious. I like to think of myself as a cioppino snob as it is one of my favorite meals and I've had it at restaurants all over the world. I must say Carson's recipe is superb. His broth has subtle flavors of tarragon and fennel. He adds sole, blue crab and shrimp for the protein. It's truly outstanding and one the best I've had. Jolie is not only the hostess, but also the waitress and pastry chef. She's charming and really fun to talk to. She let us sample some of the full-bodied red wines as well as a nice Petite Syrah. She also enticed us to try her peanut butter shortbread dessert. It melted in your mouth. The restaurant decor is charming and cozy. It makes for a very intimate setting and Jolie and Carson makes it feel like your having dinner with good friends. Still the best restaurant in Grants Pass. Apparently, Carson makes Osso Buco, which is another one of my favorites. I will be sure to come back to try it.

    I can't say enough about our experience here. They treated us like we were the only people in the…read moreroom. The service was amazing, the food was mouthwatering and it will always be one of our favorite memories.

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    Quaint Table at the Bar. Tall & Snuggly

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    Taprock Northwest Grill - Our Hand-battered Cod Tacos.

    Taprock Northwest Grill

    3.2(897 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Taprock restaurant is a big beautiful building with lots of dining options, it always busy and…read moreusually there's a wait to be seated, we went on a weekday and had a 10 min wait, it was very busy at 4:30. Our seating was in the bar downstairs which was very busy and noisy which was ok for 2 of us unfortunately 2 of our party were deaf and that was an issue for visiting. Our dinners: clam linguine, small clams in butter wine sauce was good, lots of broth and noodles could have had more clams. Dinner salads were great, big, crisp and fresh. Hubby had the meatballs with whipped potatoes, not a big meal but very tasty. I often buy ribeye steaks at the Cartwright's market and they are wonderful. Cartwright's owns Taprock restaurant so I figured that's the steak they'd serve but no it was thin and tough like a top round steak, it was cooked med rare that I ordered. It wasn't cheap, won't order again. Margaritas were very good. Service was excellent and there was lots of hired help in all areas. Our waitress was attentive, personable and we enjoyed her service.

    We had a lovely evening here. The atmosphere is casual with a beautiful view, and the staff were…read morewarm and attentive -- even management checked in to make sure we were enjoying our night. The caprese salad was excellent with fresh flavorful burrata, cherry tomatoes lightly dressed in oil and garlic, balanced balsamic, arugula, microgreens, and edible flowers -- thoughtful and elevated. The bacon-wrapped filet special was one of the most tender steaks I've had in a long time, and we were told it came from a local butcher. The mahi mahi tacos were juicy and well-cooked, though warm or toasted tortillas would make them even better. It would be great to see more detail on the menu about local sourcing. As a visitor, that makes the experience feel even more special. Looking forward to stopping in again someday!

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    Taprock Northwest Grill - Bar area

    Bar area

    Taprock Northwest Grill - Our Pacific Rim Pasta with Dungeness Crab and Garlic Shrimp.

    Our Pacific Rim Pasta with Dungeness Crab and Garlic Shrimp.

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    Lulus for the love of food - Yummy biscuits.

    Lulus for the love of food

    4.2(331 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    This family owned and operated gem is a must stop when visiting Grants pass…read more The service was fantastic and we were so excited to learn the father and son were behind the bar and running everything. House made hot honey chicken and waffles was out of this world good. Jalapeños inside the waffle next level step up. Fried chicken breast cooked perfection served with a delightful fried egg on top. The fresh sprout and pickled onion garnish got me tho. Props to the chef. PS this Bloody Mary made by the owner... and cappuccino can't wait to come back. Thanks guys!

    Hands down my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Grants Pass. The food and drinks are always on…read morepoint. I ordered the steak and eggs (medium rare, asked for it on the rarer side since you never know with steak), and it came out perfect -- great char on the outside, tender and juicy inside. Exactly how it should be. Also... don't skip the specials on the chalkboard there's always something worth trying. And the crepe berqueno is AMAZINGGG -- seriously out of this world. In my opinion, it's the best savory crepe ever. I always customize mine by adding egg and avocado and it never misses. The atmosphere is what really makes this place special though. The owner, Gab, is always there making sure everything runs smoothly, and you can tell he genuinely cares. Him and his son Brandon take great care of their guests and make you feel like more than just a customer. Service can be a little slower at times, but honestly... give them grace. They're balancing a busy spot, connecting with locals, and creating a really welcoming vibe. It feels lived-in, not rushed -- and that's part of the charm. Nothing but love for this place. ‍

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    A pic of the bar

    Lulus for the love of food - Spring Salad

    Spring Salad

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