Food is super. The specials already aways good and change up. Can't go wrong with a burger. Super welcoming. There's TVs, darts, billiards, keno and pinball. I had the double cheeseburger deluxe with fried pickle fries, Buffalo nuggets and sweet corn balls. read more

Needed a great place for some laughs w friends. The food was on point as always. Blt/ cheese was dope! read more

Went for the fish on Friday! Excellent cooked very well not over and thankfully not under. Great batter really. Crunchy and flavorful! We will be back! read more

Excellent cafe food, ambiance of a local tavern, service is good for only two staff members .

Yeah, food is still good but they are out of bacon at a burger joint? No beer, no mixed drinks, no idea what happened to this supposed bar and grill and Kathy wasn't about to tell us either. Everything was hopefully this hopefully that, sorry don't have this or that, bar looks bare, and she's really not in a good mood that you can tell. Probably going through some tough times right now. I hope she gets the bar going or she's done. Sad read more

Dive bar with my #2 all-time favorite burger! (See my review of Al's Drive In for my #1!) Huge burgers, Cooked just right, juicy without being overdone. You can order it anyway you like -- I get mine with "Garbage", so yummy. Beers on tap include Old Style, I would suggest ordering a mini pitcher if you are there with a friend. Be forewarned they only take cash -- all the great burger places seem to operate this way! Fries are great and they have many different options. I like the wedges. My friends and I recently ate here. -- 3 burgers, fries, two mini-pitchers of beer, total was $40 including a 20% tip! Cannot beat the value. Right off Exit 4 on I-196 in "downtown" Riverside. A hidden gem! read more

Riverside Tavern - Here's a double with Garbage! - Dive Bars Near Me - Riverside, Michigan

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Best burger around, got an expert working that grill. Have always delivered every time we go. Outstanding, if you have not tried them you need to. read more

Good food. Good atmosphere. Great service. Ice cold beer in a extra frozen mug!!!! High recommend even if you are just passing by to stop rest and recoup. read more

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Good food, great location! We happen to be there and next to a large party but still got good service. The ambiance is neat.

Great burger @ a decent price. I don't think I should have to use 85 characters to complete this review which by no means is an indictment of Riverside Tavern. The first sentence says it all. YELP makes it annoying to leave feedback. read more

Very good food. Nice atmosphere. The service was very good too. We'll definatley go back.

Great Dive bar food!! Ice cold beers with super cheap prices. Awesome and attentive staff. Will definitely stop in again on my next trip to Michigan. read more

I live just down the road,and love the food. The burgers are awesome, and the other food is great too. They cook right in front of you, which is nice to see, as they keep it clean. read more

Danny the waitress didn't let us even sit down without giving a recommendation, never let our beer run dry, and provided premium advice on the cuisine. She did card me but I take it as a compliment :) Cozy bar with nice vibes, ice cold mugs n hearty chow. Pinball n pool too. Nice n friendly crowd. Not packed, but doubt this place is ever empty either. Just the kinda spot we were lookin for. Cheers! read more

Great food and service. We had a burger and buffalo chicken bites. They were both delicious! Great on tap beer prices and a full bar. With a pool table and juke box available it was still a comfortable place to relax and eat. I would recommend!Bar Burger read more

Best burger In town! Prices are even better than the burgers! Atmosphere is very relaxed and staff are awesome. If you like a good bar with cold beer and great bar food you'll love this spot. read more

Best burger!! Ice cold beer! Fast service! Friendly service! We will be back! Stop you will be happy

Great place to grab a bite to eat! Beware, their burgers are HUGE! I got a double and should have gotten just a single! We also tested out their fried pickles, they were really good!! Definitely a chill place to check out. The burgers were really good, and we will be back! read more

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So good. Had an awesome fresh ground beef cheeseburger with fried pickle spears. Small town bar with delicious burgers. read more

Went here with a local that has grown up around here and I was very happy! Its a dive bar, nothing crazy inside but clean and the staff was very friendly. Good, quick service. We all ordered burgers which were fresh-not frozen. They tasted homemade and were extremely affordable. Nice selection of beers and liquor overall. Would definitely come back for the burgers! read more

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Great small town tavern. Great food! My wife and I had an urge for a good olive burger. I had a double cheeseburger deluxe and jalapeño poppers and my wife had a regular cheeseburger deluxe with deep fried mushrooms. 10 out of 10! Family friendly with great service. Highly recommended. Reasonably priced(2 drinks each with dinner, $40.00) read more

Good food and good people. Great burgers, great Ruebens and great daily specials. Love the cook! Never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. A little out of the way but worth it. read more

This was the most amazing burger I've had in my life! I was hesitant when I didn't see any parking but the burger was amazing. Seasoned to perfection and the double is going to fill you up! Curly fries are a go to here as well. Great staff and again that BURGER! read more

If I could leave a 0 for a review I would! 1 is too high. My husband and I are visiting the area with our kids from out of town. Wanted to go out to a nice lunch, called to ask about a kids menu. The woman who answered the phone specifically told me that there was no kids menu and that there was nothing at there restaurant that was for children. She basically said don't bring your kids here, we don't want to serve you. I was a waitress myself for over 10 years, this is not acceptable. Especially when your website specifically says 'kid friendly '. Well we decided to go somewhere else and easily spent $100 with a nice tip for a place that not only was willing to serve my husband and I but our several kids too. Very disappointed! read more

We discovered Riverside Tavern through a recommendation and decided to go there to watch the first Cubs playoff game and have something to eat. The place is a typical "dive bar" - much as described in previous reviews but I liked the vibe and they had a great music selection on the juke box. We were served by a hard-working waitress who was also tending bar. The crowd wasn't too big but there were enough patrons at the bar and in tables to give her plenty to do and she kept up beautifully. The menu was filled with typical bar food and a nice variety of side options. We chose the patty melt, a couple of burgers and a Reuben. Our food was served promptly and just the way we ordered it. The burgers and other items were really tasty and I thought a good value for the price - however, my order of wedge fries was very skimpy for $3.25 (no more than 10 fries from a very small potato). Overall it was a good meal and the experience was pretty much as expected. The Cubs lost but that's nothing new either. read more

It's a dive bar...a good one! The sides were all good...fries, onion rings (really good), fried mushrooms, and fried cauliflower. The burgers were really good overall...burger and toppings together...if I'd had just the burger would have had good flavor but a bit overdone. THE REUBEN WAS TO DIE FOR! read more

I keep a small beach place around here and when I'm there, my friends and I always hit riverside. We went on a dive bar tour of the area looking for the best burgers (for them) and grilled cheese for me (I always add grilled onions and pickles and mustard) and watch the ball games and even get in a game or two of pinball. Hands down with everyone - for this area, they had the best. The owners are super nice and so are the services. read more

It's a dive. A dive with amazing burgers. Don't be surprised if you walk in and someone is playing a banjo, a washboard, and a washtub bass. read more

Fantastic burgers!!!...they really know how to cook them from rare to well done. Perfect every time! Clean atmosphere, friendly service. It may seem a "dive bar" to out of towners, but it's our hometown secret. read more

Best hole in the wall bar hands down! Such a feel good hometown bar! I'm from an hour away, but stopped in for a bite to eat while on a winery tour with my mom. We were looking for a great burger and fries to soak up all the wine we were drinking, and could not have found a better place. With thanks to Jean from Vineyard 2121, we had great service from Lisa and stayed for some fun with the hometown crowd, who were mostly men in their 60's-70's. We played some darts, which was super entertaining for the locals to watch, since my mom and I are pretty uncoordinated. We got to interact with the "Cheers" like bar locals and laughed at our inability to hit the bull's eye. The burgers and fries were amazing and we will definitely return for more feel-good times. read more

Best burgers around! Hours say closed now, but I just left there around 1pm and they were definitely open! I believe their hours are M-F 10am-10 or 11pm but stay open later Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.. read more

Best dive bar burgers you'll find around here. Pool table, good jukebox, good onion rings...great hideout.

Great little place with great bar food and good service. Definitely get an olive burger and fries!

It's just a little tavern in a little town, but DANG! they've got great burgers. Their special comes with sliced green olives. Who woulda thought? The curly fries and the onion rings, are cooked to perfection. They could do a little more for the vegetarians tho. On the walls are spectacular hand-painted murals of the forest and deer, when they are not covered with Nascar posters. Beer and burgers are reasonably priced. read more

Dive bar burgers are my favorite, which led me to Kathy's. Their burger did not disappoint, ranks top 3 best bar burger I've ever had! Service was prompt , beer was cold and the patrons were friendly. Will be back! read more