Riverside Johnny’s

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ModerateAmerican, Sports Bars, Seafood

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Garrett B.

I love this place! The water is beautiful...10/10 The bartender Sam is amazing. She has the craziest stories of traveling the world and literally has the best dad jokes, ask her to tell yah one! She makes a mean mich ultra too

christopher c.

Our first time here and the food was delicious Our waitress was great I had Daytona burger Wife had coconut shrimp Son had clam chowder We also had the key lime pie Its always great too they are pet friendly

Jenn B.

We wanted to go to a restaurant that has covered outdoor dining so we picked Riverside Johnny's, great decision. Our server Emma was great! She took our drink order which it was Happy Hour and we both ordered margaritas. She brought us our drinks quickly then took our food order. My husband ordered the fish & chips with coleslaw. I ordered the ABC chicken sandwich grilled with fries. The drinks hit the spot and we both really enjoyed our dinners. My husband said his fish had the perfect amount of batter (it was lightly battered). My chicken was juicy and had very good flavor, the fries were delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We were saved by the covered roof since it did rain. We will definitely be back!

Jensen H.

I recently visited Riverside Johnny's and had a mixed experience. The burger itself was decent and had more of a thin, almost smash-style patty. It tasted good overall, but the burger and fries seemed to have very similar seasoning, so there wasn't much uniqueness between the two--nothing that made me think, "Wow, that's amazing." I also tried the Buffalo Mac n' Cheese. It sounded great on the menu, but it ended up being pretty average. The buffalo chicken mixed in was okay but not memorable. I'd give that dish a 2/5. The coconut shrimp was another item I had high hopes for, but it turned out to be mediocre as well. On a positive note, the restaurant itself is nice, with great views, a clean atmosphere, and a bar that looks really good. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Overall, I'd rate Riverside Johnny's a 3/5. It was an okay experience, but it wouldn't be my first choice to return.

Arianne M.

I came to Daytona to visit my friend. As soon as I got there, she took me to this restaurant to eat on the water. We sat at a high top on the outside deck. The weather was beautiful. You could see all the boats passing and a woman and her two dogs on the paddle board. The waitress was sweet. I ordered a mango margarita with a sugar rim and the chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was HOT! After we finished eating, we went inside to sit at the bar. The bartender was really nice and talkative. My friend ordered another drink and we hung out for a bit. This restaurant was a great first stop on my trip.

Renee A.

Haven't been here in a while, so we decided to pop in this evening. Sat at our favorite spot~ at the outside bar. We were taken care of by Brendan and Emma and they were fabulous. Had a couple cocktails and then shared some bang, bang shrimp & a berry salad. Such a great location, especially to watch the sunset !

Cat M.

Enjoyed a nice quiet lunch here during bike week. We sat at the outdoor bar & had good service from the bartender. We started with the east coast oysters - yum! Then we shared the wings which were very good. They have a nice outdoor area & a parking lot. Would definitely go here again when in the area.

Stephanie A.

The food was delicious and fresh. One of the Best Fish Dip I have tried. My husband had, a nice dirty martini. Our waitress Adrianna was great making sure to check on us during our meal. We sat on the deck, but it was open but covered roof, had a view of the draw bridge and river.

Lee N.

Lively ambience on a Sunday evening. Servers are nice. Quick seating for our group of six. Fried items (fish and chips, onion straws) were a little lackluster. They were not hot and they were chewy. Non-fried items (grouper tacos, hangover burger, shrimp pasta) were really good. So if fried foods are your thing... maybe it was just a bad night. Eat fried foods at your own risk!

Kapil D.

Overall this place was good...some things were excellent and some things were just good. We're a family of four with two young kids ages 8 and 11. The inside and outside of the restaurant was very modern with TVs and beautiful views outside. Typically when we go to places that have an expansive menu the kids just end up getting the generic tenders and fries or burger and fries. Our sons enjoyed their food, one had tenders the other had a burger. I do have to mention that one of our sons has a shellfish allergy and we were disappointed to learn that they fry everything in the same oil so he couldn't have fries or the wings we had. It really limited his choices. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but we were initially told that they do have separate oils it wasn't until right before the food came out that another waitress came and told us, thank God for her. My son was super disappointed but better that than a medical emergency. The drinks were good and the price was decent. The grouper tacos were very good!! The Korean wings were amazing!! I would definitely order those again!! Not sure if we'll visit here again but definitely a cool spot with a very expansive menu.

Taryn C.

Our group of 25 called ahead and got seated and served no problem on a Saturday afternoon. The views and atmosphere was absolutely fantastic! The food was tasty and came out as ordered and in record time considering we had such a large group. Great place overall and definitely would recommend.

Amy K.

Service was good, but there were several team members hanging about and sometimes we took back seat to their discussions. View was phenomenal. It was a perfect, warm and sunny day with a light breeze,the Sunday before Memorial Day. We came in around 4pm, intending to stay for an early dinner. But, after we tried the oysters, we just got a sandwich and left. Oysters - VERY sandy and lots of shell pieces. Even the outside of the shells had not been scrubbed. Of course, you're supposed to try to keep all the oyster liquid in the shell but very few of ours had any/had already been spilled. With the huge amount of un chewable stuff inside, I wished I could rinse them off! I only managed 2. And we only got 11. And 1 of those 11 was an empty shell with just a piece of muscle remaining. But hubby was hungry, so we went ahead and ordered Blackened Grouper sandwich - The fish was ok. Not very black, not too overcooked, not a huge size, pretty unremarkable. And the brioche bun was dripping with butter, both on the sandwich sides and the sides you hold. The thing that made me decide not to get anything at all, though, was that they somehow screwed up the fries. I could not believe how dry they were. The only way I know to get fries this dry is to re-fry them 2-3 times (or more). Hubby used to be a fry cook and he gave a careful test taste for old oil. He thought the oil was old but not THAT old, and he also could not understand the dryness. Staff checked on us, but we were done with the place and we just said everything was ok and cashed out.

Ruthy G.

I came here with a group of 12 and it was an interesting time. We sat down and we waited a while for our waitress. When she finally came, we were ready to order and the food came out in various groups. My food came last. I got the clam chowder and grouper tacos. The clam chowder was great. The tacos were inedible. So bad. They did have these sweet potato tater tots that were delicious, but that was the best part of the meal. The waitress we had made it very obvious that she either didn't like us or didn't like her job. I dont know but she wasn't kind.

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Paige R.

6 months ago

Long wait time, but got seating I wanted. They were quick to get drinks & take our order. Food is good nothing crazy I'd come running back for though. read more

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Brian M.

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Hayley C was our server and she elevated our dining experience to a 5 star rating. Hayley C was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Hayley knew the menu and the restaurant history inside out. Now, on to the food, which was outstanding too. We star with a 1/2 dozen oysters and a clam chowder. Oysters were a bit on the small side but the soup knocked it out of the park. For lunch we had the Classic BLT and the 5 Wings and fries. Let me tell you, like we told Hayley, these were the best wings we've ever had *and we've had a lot of wings. We'll be back for Happy hour for the discounted oysters and brews. Great establishment that we found via their Yelp reviews. The servers work very well together and our compliments to the chef(s). read more

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Anthony D.

2 months ago

Emma is the best bartender, I love coming to visit her when I'm in town she's always smiling and happy and brings contagious energy to the atmosphere read more

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Rick P.

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This was nice. Nice selection on the menu. Good selection on drinks. Great location on river and close to main street in Daytona. Started off with drinks onion straws. Candyce had the grilled chicken with sweet potato tots. I had the fish and chips. Had to ask for the malt vinegar. Pretty good service and location Good food. We'll be back read more

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Mery S.

3 months ago

Food was really good atmosphere was great. They do not take reservations and there was a 45 minute wait but we only had to wait about 15 minutes. There are lots of tables available. I think they were short on staff either way the weight was not long. Great time definitely going back. read more

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Amy R.

4 months ago

Food was fantastic and so friendly. But I will warn you check out is long took forever for us to get our tickets seriously, we waited at least 25 minutes.‍ read more

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Matt M.

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Picture this: It's the first day of your long awaited vacation. You've arrived at your AirBnB, started to unpack, and begin to investigate the local surroundings. Then, the inevitable question comes: "What are we doing for dinner?" I mean, no pressure! It's only the first night and everything has to be perfect. Perfect, I say! Maybe that is slightly exaggerated, but only slightly. There are only so many dinners on vacation, so you want each one to really count. Vacation dining needs to be laid back, provide a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere, and provide delectable eats. And when I'm near the water, exceptional seafood is mandatory. Riverside Johnny's checks all of the necessary boxes. A quick Yelp search for seafood restaurants near me lead me to this eatery right on the water, which is my favorite location for any seafood restaurant. Looking over the Halifax River (part of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway), Riverside Johnny's was a pleasant surprise. I've been to a lot of these types of eateries over the years. I know exactly what to expect with their fried fish platters and coconut shrimp appetizers. But Riverside Johnny's was different. The atmosphere was great with a table right next to the rail overlooking the river. The vibe was laid back. But that food! OMG! The food was truly the star of the evening. We began with the smoked fish dip. It was actually a cold dip, which I was not expecting. But it was refreshing and yummy, like an elevated tuna salad. I had the blackened grouper tacos and they hit! The shrimp tacos were also delicious. Kids will be kids and got chicken fingers with fries and mac & cheese. We also got a side of mac & cheese. I always get nervous about ordering kid's mac & cheese at a restaurant. Like, did I just pay 8 dollars for a 99 cent box of Kraft? But holy shite balls! This mac & cheese at Riverside Johnny's was gourmet. Creamy, with an extra melted layer of cheddar on top, and made with cavatappi pasta. I've heard that the best mac & cheese is made with cavatappi, and I think that is some pretty sound advice. The only drawback to the evening was the service. Our server was kind and helpful, but missing at times. This didn't really take away from the evening for me. I enjoyed just sitting and relaxing by the water. I didn't drive 15 hours to be rushed through dinner. Sit back, take a breath, enjoy the gorgeous sunset over the water, and take another sip of the ice cold mojito. Am I right? Seriously, slow down people and enjoy the moment. May I finish by getting on a little bit of a soapbox issue: tipping. Specifically, tipping when the service is less than stellar. I always tip at least 20% regardless of the level of service. And I really feel that you should do the same thing. Now, I'm not talking about tipping when I pick up a carryout pizza order. I'm still coming around to that. But honest to goodness tipping when you have a server who is depending on your tips for their income. Listen... I've had a lot of different jobs over the years. And if my employers always paid me based on my performance and productivity, I probably would have been homeless at some point in my life! Tip the 20%. Don't give some poor server anxiety about whether they can pay their bills just because they had a bad night or the kitchen was slow. I truly believe the universe will return what you put into it, and I think tipping is an easy and simple way to put out some good vibes. In this dumpster fire world, everyone needs a little positivity. So, don't hold back. Give the 20% (or better!). I don't know if tipping is what Gandhi had in mind when he said to "be the change", but I think it's a pretty good place to start. read more

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Gena W.

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Service was fine. We walked in on a Sunday noon and the first thing I noticed was the music was so loud I couldn't hear the hostess . We sat inside and I ordered the shrimp tacos. They were pretty salty and my husband commented that his grouper tacos were really salty. I hadn't complained at all so his must've been the same. Overall, the music was just too loud. I'd like to be able to talk at lunch. read more

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Courtnay B.

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Enjoyed dinner at sunset here - Ambiance (5 stars!). Started with cocktails - Mojito was good and house margarita was not great. For dinner, my daughter and me had ABC Chicken - Excellent but severely lacking in avocado, but would still highly recommend and get again. Husband had wings - excellent. Son had friend shrimp dinner and got Mac and cheese for + $1 - not worth it. He gave the meal a 3 stars. Overall, I thought the place had great food, service and an amazing view! read more

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Kathryn B.

1 year ago

Chill riverside vibes, solid food, and great cocktails -- that's the energy at Riverside Johnny's. I had the Strawberry Mojito, which was light, minty, and super refreshing. My friend went for the Classic Margarita -- tart, smooth, and just strong enough. Both were perfect for sipping by the water. The Korean Sticky Wings were the standout -- sticky, spicy, full of flavor. The Double Smashburger had great sear, juicy patties, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Fries were crispy and golden, the kind you can't stop picking at. It's not overcomplicated, just well-executed and easy to enjoy. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for casual drinks and a bite with a view. read more

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Sheila G.

4 months ago

Oysters were the worst I've ever had Service from One waiter not that pleasant Didn't get our happy hour discount on beer! Nice out door seating! read more

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Hayley A.

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We stopped by again today with some of my boyfriends family from out of town and we got to sit on the beautiful deck and enjoy the nice day on the river. We had a group of 7 and our waitress was very quick and got everything correct. The food was good as always! My only suggestion for the fries is to maybe up the portion because it is a small amount I feel like. read more

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Jill F.

4 months ago

Great service with a smile. Food is solid for the price, great value. Drinks, atmosphere, overall appeal was good. Definitely would go back. read more

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Lara T.

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We went here with a large party for lunch. Unfortunately the food came out at different times so some of us had already eaten while others had just gotten their food. The service was good overall. I had a chicken sandwich which was tasty but a little overcooked in my opinion. They have a nice bar area and an outdoor patio but we sat inside. Not sure if there was some damage after the storms but there was some evidence of water damage. read more

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Reese M.

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We were in town for the Daytona 500, and when the race was red-flagged due to rain, we realized we had a few hours to spare before heading back to the track. So, we checked into our resort, and luckily, this restaurant was just down the road. To our surprise, it wasn't packed--especially given it was Race Weekend! It was such a relief to walk right in, grab a table, and enjoy a delicious meal without the usual wait. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food exceeded our expectations. We started with the Firecracker Shrimp as an appetizer, which was absolutely mouthwatering. For the main course, my husband had the Blackened Grouper Sandwich, while I went with the Breaded Chicken Sandwich. Honestly, it was one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a long time. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

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Eddie R.

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Sitting at the bar, like always. The staff was really nice and took good care of us. We ordered some drinks. The prices were nice and low. Good start. We then ordered some food. The fish and chips, with onion straws. I got the grouper (grilled and some blankened) dinner with rice and coleslaw. WOW. The best piece of grouper I've had in a long time. Fresh, thick, and great taste. The dish and chips were also really good. Think pieces of fresh breaded grouper. Both of our meals are excellent. As I said earlier, the bar staff was on point. We had 3 of them and they tag teamed us. They made sure we had everything we needed. Awesome work guys. This place has become one of our fav 5 in Daytona. Plenty of TVs to catch some sports. A bit noisy, as expected. But you can still have a conversation with people. Good prices. Great service, and excellent food. The prices seem about average for seafood. If you like good seafood, you need to try this place. You will be hooked. (See what I did there). read more

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Cynthia S.

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Food and service were good . It was peaceful right on the water beautiful view of the water. read more

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Mary Anne K.

6 months ago

We heard it was the best burger around and we agree! Our fries were not so good but we mentioned it and they brought another serving that was spanking hot and very good. read more

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Allen N.

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Hunter was my server and did a pretty good job. Stereo has been broken awhile apparently so they can't turn the volume down; keep this in mind if eating inside as it can be a little heard to hear your server. Always park across the street or struggle finding a spot in the like 8 parking spots with no easy way to turn around. This location has been several other restaurants over the years and all of them failed but Riverside Johnny's seems to stick around and stay fairly steady business wise. I came back one time prior to this review but didn't feel it would have been a fair rating as I went with a friend who is a regular and got treatment accordingly. This time I ordered the Double double burger with fries and it took quite a while to receive my food which was a bit odd considering the amount of staff and that they are smash burgers. Decided to give them another try, this time before going to see a show at the Peabody. The burger was pretty good. I'm still not a fan of how they put ketchup and mustard on the side in cups when asked for rather than a bottle or on the burger. It makes an unnecessary mess. Was much better than the last visit needless to say. read more

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Maggie V.

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The location and the ambience in this place is very nice, You can't beat the views, especially during sunset. The bridges over the river light up at night, and it gives you a peaceful serenity filled feeling. The food was also very tasty and the service overall was good. We did have one mishap in which one from our group never received his full plate of food. The waitress did apologize, saying that it was given to another customer by mistake and advised that they would have it right away. Unfortunately that wasn't the case, She did bring him his sides that eventually got cold waiting for his chicken. We Were all finished with our food and his chicken was yet to appear. After speaking to the manager they did the right thing and Comped the meal, but it' was an unfortunate experience which I doubt will encourage him to come visit again. With that said, I will return and try it one more time. I hope that my guests experience is better next time. read more

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David F.

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Great place to enjoy a great afternoon on the water. Red makes a great old fashion. Burgers are very tasty, fries are awesome and the service is just what you want read more

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Shaun E.

4 months ago

The service is amazing the food is amazing great atmosphere great view It's my favorite spot hands down read more

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Angelina M.

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The kfc wings sooo good summer salad with fried chicken sooo good, the service was great, she was attentive and made sure we had water in our glass ;). Very clean, and right on the water, it was a quiet Tuesday night. The fish and chips were mid, though. read more

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Jayne S.

2 months ago

We wanted to eat but the bartender didn't even talk to us she was so busy talking to a man. Service by her was awful never asked if we wanted anything talked to a patron for 20 minutes with her back to us will never go there and will not recommend it to anyone read more

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Linda M.

5 months ago

I can't believe this place got more stars than Caribbean Jack's. It's OK. It really is just OK. The food is OK. The deck isn't bad as long as you don't mind being seated by trash cans with flies. The view is pretty much the same as Caribbean Jack's. It's not a bad little place if you're just looking for a beer and a burger. Very casual, but definitely not a four or five star restaurant. read more

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Went here on NYE, pretty nice space and bar area. Great TV's service was good. I just didn't find the food that good. Looks like it would be a great place on a warm day. read more

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Emily W.

1 year ago

We got here in the middle of a huge thunderstorm. The lightning was hitting so close we had to wait in our car for a while before heading in. Once we got in we were quickly led to a table on the outdoor deck. The windows were closed because of the storm and they sat us in a tight corner, which felt very uncomfortable for the 5 of us (2 adults, 3 kids). Everything was wet and we were drying our seats and table with napkins. Once the windows were opened it was beautiful out and our table felt much more comfortable. Our food was exactly as expected and was good. Nothing stood out but the atmosphere made it a nice place to eat and somewhere I would recommend. read more

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Just a real cute place, not cheap, service and food good. Went around 12:30 PM not that busy. read more

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Heather W.

7 months ago

KFC wings were awesome. Great riverside views and lots of tvs to watch any games you'd like.

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Scott P.

1 year ago

Go for the atmosphere. Food and drinks are good if you choose well. Service was passable, but not great. The bar has a broad selection of cocktails and beer (don't recall the wine list). It's a casual atmosphere. T-shirt and shorts are perfectly fine. The menu and atmosphere are kid friendly. Prices are low to moderate on the food, with nothing too fancy on the menu ($30 is about the top-end entree). The fish and chips were good, and the sweet potato fries/tots were practically dessert level delicious. I would not recommend the BLT. My wife got that, and it looked pitiful. The cheeseburger and chicken Caesar salad, which the kids got, looked supremely average. We waited a long time for our food, and no one even mentioned it or apologized or provided updates. Our table was about as stable as a seesaw, but they put napkins on the table, so I wadded up a couple inches-thick napkin shim and made it passable. The wait staff wasn't rude, but they weren't friendly either--very meh personality. The views on the patio are great along the Intracoastal Waterway. Parking is on both sides of the street with the larger lot on the opposite side from the restaurant. read more

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Alexis E.

6 months ago

Hunter was amazing burger and fish and chips were so fucking good ambiance was beautiful wait was quick on a saturday night over all 10/10 delicioso read more

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Gerry M.

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2 years ago

Wow what a great place eat and enjoy a spectacular view of the Halifax river! Amazing double cheeze burgers! Wifey had the chicken sandwich with bacon lettuce, and tomato! Perfection! Great Caesar salad with blackened chicken. One of our party had coconut shrimp and it also was spot on. I had the grouper sandwich! Amazing. The server Shannon was attentive prompt and fabulous. Great cocktail and bar choices. Kid friendly and spacious. Super live music tonight too. One of my fave Daytona places now. read more

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Jeff S.

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2 years ago

We had out of town visitors for one night only the week before Bike with cravings for grouper and shrimp. It was a "no brainer" to intro details them to Riverside Journeys! We chose indoor seating as it was still a bit chilly that weekend. But we still had a nice view of the sunset. We started with RJ's version of bang-bang shrimp. It arrived quickly perfectly cooked and seasoned. We highly recommend it! Our guests shared blackened grouper. My wife enjoyed shrimp tacos, and I had one of the best grouper sandwiches you can find in the area. Riverside Johnny's has ample parking with the auxiliary lot across the street, a clean and spacious dining area, and a deck with an outside bar many other restaurants envy. Very much a great time each time! read more

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Lindsay W.

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Amazing food, we loved the Korean fried chicken, coconut shrimp and affordable drinks. Great spot on the water. And loved that they had a live guitarist on Saturday night. Totally recommend for a fun night out. read more

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Jenifer H.

7 months ago

Sports bar not far from the beach. Our wait staff was attentive and efficient despite multiple tables. The food was hot and exactly as described. We recommend! read more

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Tasheena S.

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2 years ago

I very much enjoyed my solo time at Johnny's. The host greeted me with a warm smile. My waitress was pleasant and amazing. I went during happy hour so I totally enjoyed a few cocktails. Everyone can enjoy being by the water. The view was breathless. The food was decent. I only had the shrimp and fries (keep in mind I'm pescatarian). I'm sure everything on the menu was yummy. read more

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Kristen K.

5 months ago

Excellent evening with great music and wonderful food. The bartenders were amazing and very attentive for how busy it was. The coconut shrimp and bacon mushroom burger were perfect. Five stars all around. read more

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Eric

2 months ago

Whenever we come to eat here it never disappoints. The food was good and the service was excellent. Our waitresses name was Gianna. She was very attentive to our table and had a great attitude. She was even able to make some great suggestions towards some new dishes we had never tried before. When in the area Riverside Johnny's is one of our favorite stops. read more

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Normand B.

3 months ago

Many great selections at reasonable prices. Services very good and fast. Take out services well prepared.

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Tye T.

1 year ago

I don't know if we went on a bad day or what but we literally sent every item back, left and went somewhere else to eat. Spinach dip was still frozen in the middle. Wings and fries were hard and stale. Caesar salad lettuce was so soggy and limp. Even the Pepsi tasted off. Best thing we had was the bottled beer. Atmosphere is nice but won't be back. read more

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115 Main St Bridge
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
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(386) 368-7055
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http://Www.riversidejohnnys.com

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Hours

What time does Riverside Johnny’s open?

Riverside Johnny’s opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Riverside Johnny’s opens at 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Riverside Johnny’s close?

Riverside Johnny’s closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Riverside Johnny’s closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 10:00 PMFri 11:30 AM - 11:00 PMSat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Riverside Johnny’s take credit cards?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Riverside Johnny’s have catering options?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s does have catering options.

Does Riverside Johnny’s have a drive thru?

No, Riverside Johnny’s does not have a drive thru.

Does Riverside Johnny’s serve alcohol?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Riverside Johnny’s allow dogs?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s allows dogs.

Does Riverside Johnny’s have TVs?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Riverside Johnny’s have bike parking?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s has bike parking.

Does Riverside Johnny’s have outdoor seating?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s has outdoor seating options.

Does Riverside Johnny’s have parking?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Riverside Johnny’s wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s is wheelchair accessible.

Does Riverside Johnny’s allow outdoor smoking?

No, Riverside Johnny’s does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does Riverside Johnny’s have free WiFi?

Yes, Riverside Johnny’s has free WiFi.

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Introducing Riverside Johnny's, a vibrant eatery located in beautiful Daytona Beach. A modern twist on the classic bar and grill, this fun and casual restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy great food and drinks. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, bask in the sun while watching your favorite sports team on one of our many big screen TVs or simply have a memorable dining experience, Riverside Johnny's has got you covered. So come visit us today and discover the laid back vibe of this must visit riverside destination. Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience at Riverside Johnny's, Daytona Beach's newest hotspot! Modern twist on classic bar & grill, relaxed atmosphere, great food & drinks.

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Larry C.

3 years ago

The setting for the back patio is pretty incredible, right off the Main Street Bridge, overlooking the Halifax River. This means if it is a gorgeous day, and you want to sit outside, call ahead! I did, and the staff told me what time to turn up to get a table on the back patio. If you just show up in primetime, expect to wait to sit outdoors, understandably. After calling ahead, we only waited about five minutes for my party and I to be seated. Service is so dependent on the ebbs and flows of customer traffic, but this place seemed to be at about 90%+ capacity and yet the service was timely and welcoming. We were four people, and we ordered within 15 minutes of being seated, and the appetizers came within about 20 minutes. Main dishes came about 15-20 minutes after that. My meal of KFC chicken wings and the grouper sandwich were delicious. I enjoyed my Old Fashioned so much that I ordered a couple more after the first. I am really pleased that the new owners put what looks like a fair amount of cheddar into this place. With such a great location, I certainly plan to make this a more regular visit. It's a nice change of pace from the strip, with better quality food. With all the TVs, it would make a great place to catch a game. read more

Yohermo E.

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Riverside Johnny's is one of those places that checks all the boxes if you're looking for great food, cold drinks, and a relaxing waterfront atmosphere. The ambiance is fantastic, with beautiful views of the water and plenty of TVs throughout the restaurant if you're looking to catch a game. It's the perfect spot to grab a cold beer, hang out with friends, and enjoy the laid-back Daytona Beach vibe. The food was exactly what you want from a waterfront bar and grill. The oysters were fresh and delicious, the Firecracker Shrimp had just the right amount of heat, and the seared tuna appetizer was outstanding. The fish tacos were absolutely bomb, and the smoked fish dip was another standout that I'd definitely order again. Service was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. They also have a large private parking lot, so finding a spot is easy, which is always a plus. Overall, Riverside Johnny's delivers great food, good service, waterfront views, plenty of sports on TV, and an awesome atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner, or just a few beers by the water, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

Becky J.

2 years ago

OMG!!! I love this restaurant!! The views are beautiful! The food is delicious! Our server informed us sauces and prep are done in house and that's amazing! You don't see that anymore especially at this price point! Better food than your average Chilis or Red Robin. I could just go on and on. The Daytona Double burger was the best I've had in a long time along with the KFC wings oooh! Bathrooms were very clean, tables were clean. You can see the servers and bartenders running around working hard, doing so with a smile on their face. I love the close knit group using team work and having a good time while working so hard! It's honestly really special to see a place like this. Will be back for sure! Keep doing your thing Riverside Johnnys!! read more

Brian M.

2 years ago

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Roberto V.

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Joseph B.

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Amazing experience from start to finish! The seafood was incredibly fresh and cooked perfectly. Everything was full of flavor, from the appetizers to the main course. Service was excellent -- friendly, attentive, and made the whole meal even better. The atmosphere was relaxing and clean, perfect for a nice night out. Easily one of the best seafood meals I've had. Highly recommend! read more

Bobby W.

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Great views. Probably one of the best of Daytona. Sam the bartender is one of the funniest people I've met. She made me a Grape Crush which everyone tells me they can never do so I appreciated that. First time there but overall seems like a really nice place and I will be back. read more

Damian K.

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Liz R.

1 year ago

First time trying riverside Johnny's. We had good service and the food was tasty. The ambiance is the best part overlooking the water. I had the Nashville hot chicken, others had the smash burger with crispy onions. read more

D N.

4 months ago

Great place for a date or just to chill. Great food, drinks, service and beautiful sunsets. Live music adds to the ambiance of the waterside views. read more

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