Great bartenders . Great service. Food is good , not fabulous but good . I wish there were more selections on the menu.

Most times I order from this restaurant is to order the pork chop, with tomatoes, yellow stone ground grits and the side of bread. Everything is delicious --salads are good. read more

Rivertown Bistro - Tuesday Blue Plate: Pork Chop. - New American Near Me - Conway, South Carolina

Southern food done right. The river town bistro never has a bad dish. One can get a tender filet to seared tuna with hoisin sauce. Their salads and starters are perfect to begin. The main dish will leave you satisfied and wanting to come back every time. The desserts are just icing on the cake. If you are in town might as well stop by. read more

My favorite spot in Conway! I look forward to their food every single time! I've never had a bad meal at The Bistro! The spring rolls are so damn good! And their Thursday blue plate special - bbq chicken - makes me happy! Who knew chicken could put a smile on my face!! read more

Wonderful lunch. Delicious, fresh food and a fabulous waitress. Owner came by to see how we were liking it. Nice touch. Pretty table upstairs by window read more

This is my #1 go to place to eat. I've never had a bad meal. Great atmosphere. Everyone is always so nice. Drinks are amazing. Best French onion soup in the world! read more

Far and away our favorite restaurant. Living in NMB we normally don't go to Conway much. But we make an exception for Rivertown. It's our #1 place we recommend. read more

First time here and it was a success in every way. Our waiter, Chris, was very pleasant and engaging. The chef.....hats off to him!!! The food was delicious and the price was outstanding. I had the scallops and grilled veggies and it was perfect! Dessert, Chess Pie, was off the chain. I would definitely eat here again when I'm town. A+++ read more

One of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. Staff is the most friendly you will find and food quality is nothing short of excellent. I recommend the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin if you have not had it before! read more

Love this place! Unique dishes, very well prepared and presented....mmmm...mmmm. I especially like their french onion soup. Best in the Grand Strand area! My complements to the chef and the staff! read more

Unless you're a West Virginian in town to get drunk and party, you can probably agree that there's a dearth of his restaurants to be found in Myrtle Beach/Horry County. Thankfully Rivertown Bistro has our backs with Southern bent New American cuisine. The crispy pork belly, sesame seared tuna, and sauted shrimp and sausage are all household favorites, and their cheese plate is on point. The service is always friendly, though sometimes maybe a little hurried (they do pretty impressive numbers from what I can see, so it stands to reason). Oh and don't miss out on their Old Fashioned. read more

I never thought that I could have such a fine dining experience in Conway than I did the night we visited Rivertown Bistro. I really don't mean that as a disrespectful comment to the town of Conway, but I've been driving through this town for years going from Florence to MYB, but NEVER took the time to jump off of 501 to see what else Conway had to offer. With the help of Yelp, I found a gem that I will definitely return to! We ventured to Conway to see the Holiday Christmas lights and afterwards checked to see if there was a spot close by to eat. I yelped and saw that the Rivertown Bistro was close by. We stopped by (with no reservations) and asked how long the wait would be. They worked us in and the wait was only about 20 minutes. While we waited, I got to observe the atmosphere. The place is cozy and yet spacious. They have used every inch of the building brilliantly. The waiting area near the front door had a few comfortable chairs to relax while you waited. The bar area was on one side of the building, while the dining area was on the other...both with plentiful seating. The thing that stood out to me though was the kitchen and the upstairs seating. There is an open kitchen in the dining area directly beneath an opening up top where diners can sit on the open patio and look down into the kitchen while they worked. Brilliant concept! Once we were finally seated our waiter was nothing less than top notch. I was there with my wife and my mom and they both were blown away by his professionalism. I really wish that I could remember his name so I can give him his props, but I can't! As he explained, they care about the details, and it shows. I ordered the salad with the portabello mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower, with a balsamic vinaigrette. I also ordered the roasted veggies on the side. Great stuff. All of the root vegetables were roasted to perfection and seasoned just right. My mother had the Angus burger, and my wife had the chargrilled rib eye. Whenever my mom finishes a whole burger, I know that it has to be good. It seems like she barely touches her food sometimes, and on that night she cleaned her plate! If you are making the trip to MYB or to Conway itself, don't overlook Rivertown. It seems like they are really doing a good job revitalizing that area around 3rd Ave. There are a few other spots that I'd like to try whenever I make the trip the next time! read more

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Went for a date night phenomenal place. Great food a step above everything in the area. Truly a classy place. It is very pricy so for me not a regular go to I would not take kids but for a night to impress the wife on a good date oh yea it's the place to go. read more

Exceptional ambiance with beautiful views off of terrace. An open kitchen allows you to watch as the chef's prepare food. The Low-Country Spring Rolls are a great start and a "small" plate is not small! I would recommend the Red Snapper and make sure to have a reservation!! read more

One of the best restaurants in the whole county , a must try if you're passing by to Myrtle beach. Food is cooked to perfection with home recipes read more

First let me say that I am vegetarian and have been eating here for many years. The options for me have never been plentiful but I was able to find something yummy. Now the new menu has not one vegetarian option and when asked if i could have a vegetarian plate, since there were plenty of vegetables paired with the entrees, I was told no. So if you are vegetarian who would like more than a salad, don't eat here! read more

Love me some rivertown bistro. The food is incredible, it's clean and there's a great atmosphere. I haven't had anything there that I didn't LOVE! read more

Thanks to Yelp, we found this gem of a bistro in Conway while on vacation in and around Myrtle Beach. This was some of the best food we have ever had (and we have traveled quite a lot!). A great change from the multitude of all-you-can-eat seafood buffets and commercial/chain/tourist restaurants around Myrtle. Food and atmosphere were excellent. The chicken primavera soup was amazing and interesting. We also inhaled the pimento cheesecake - a true delight. Who knew that bourbon was the mystery/secret ingredient that made it taste smoky and kept drawing us in. The scallop salad - what can I say? The scallops were perfectly cooked, yielding easily to my knife and fork. The goat cheese with bacon jam, pistachio, a kind of buttermilk dressing and the freshest greens satisfied my yin/yang taste buds perfectly. Carlos ordered the flounder with yellow grits. The entree was fantastically prepared - the flounder was fried but not at all greasy; the grits were prepared with cream and delicious (although VERY rich). The atmosphere was contemporary, clean, and inviting. The wait staff was knowledgable and accommodating. A definite return to this establishment when we are vacationing in MB. read more

After making a dinner reservation 5-6 days in advance, we arrived on time and were given the very worst table for two in the place - right next toi the wait staff station where they were coming and going while we debated getting up and leaving which we did. BTW, there were at least three better tables vacant and within view of our lousy table. One was a booth for four next to another booth occupied by a couple. Just a couple doors away, we found a very delightful restaurant: Chang's Chinese. I will post separate report on Chang's. read more

Love rivertown! Always good food and great service! The aesthetic is awesome and I love the the mini ice cream cone flights :)

Food was different but good. Establishment is filthy. Restrooms are beyond gross. Carpeting inside is beyond dirty. Did not see anyone disinfecting tables. Will not go back read more

I had the tuna tacos, which came with yam chips and a delicious macaroni salad. Service was great; atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. I will be returning to this place. read more

Fantastic place. I wish Shelby, NC had something like this. It is swanky but not stuffy. We had the beet salad and the goat cheese salad with an order of a sushi roll then topped it off with the banana ice cream dessert served with homemade chocolate ice cream and a tangy slice of key lime pie. I would go out of the way to experience Rivertown Bistro again... I was also impressed with the wine by the glass selection and the reasonable prices as well as the selection of craft beers. read more

Really first-class food and ambiance. Little ole' Conway is lucky to have this place. It's a Charleston-quality establishment, and I mean that in the best possible way. read more

Excellent restaurant. Went there for lunch. Their menu was loaded with great dishes to try. To start the meal I ordered a cup of French union soup. Delicious! I followed that with a Cuban sandwich which was excellent. I ordered a Bloody Mary to start things off and would have to say that was the worst Bloody Mary I have ever had. Tasted no alcohol at all. Presentation of the drink needed a serious overhaul. A lot of restaurants have great food and a poor bar. This was one of those restaurants. The service was excellent. read more

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Saw the restaurant on yelp & I called in for a carry out order & asked the young lady on the phone for her favorite sandwich as I had never dined here before. She recommended the chicken melt and it is absolutely amazing! The mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon & chicken on a pretzel bun were all perfectly paired. A very good sandwich. The yam chips were great & the pasta salad the best I've ever had in my 31 yrs. I actually wish I could get the recipe so I could take it to a BBQ or cookout & impress my family/friends. This has definitely piqued my interest to want to come back for dinner and explore the rest of the menu. Definitely take time to go for lunch or dinner. It's located in historic downtown Conway which is a very cute area to walk around & shop and eat from the looks of it. (I'm not from here.) read more

This the best restaurant in the county! Great space and ambience; casual friendly place with efficient and knowledgable staff. Prices are very fair for the quality. Apps, mains and deserts ate all top notch! read more

Truly an outstanding place to eat. Cool, sexy decor. Outstanding staff and servers...although... Why do these places hire personality bereft hostesses right off the local H.S. cheer squad ??? How is it management doesn't understand your first impression is the host/hostess ?? Servers Jenn and Josh are terrific...pleasant...banter...put up with the obnoxious jokes quite well.....we ain't the easiest to serve....and we probably take up too much server time trying to be clever. I think an excellent value..prices are very reasonable for the quality and care. About the same as your better chains such as Outback and cheaper than Bonefish. Portions are about right...not too large...apps perfect size for sharing...entrees bigger than I care for...but not gargantuan. Everything we have had at this place is superb. Interesting ingredients that are familiar and understandable. Combinations that are unique to the palate...yet familiar. A terrific place to take the adventurous eater, as well as the finicky. Both will find something unique and familiar in the same dish. Fried oysters salad was outstanding. Oysters creamy...bacon dressing was warm and EXACTLY the right amount...too many places drown their salads. Corn shrimp roll up thingy with ham was fantastic. Pork tenderloin special was sublime. Wine list is exactly what all restaurants should do....encourage people to try wines that are unique and reasonably priced by the glass. Conway has some amazing restaurants...and this is one of the better if not the best. Conway is far and above preferable to most of the offerings in MB...and a much better value...worth the short drive. read more

After reading reviews we have wanted to come here for a while and we finally made it. What a great restaurant. It is inviting from the moment you walk up to it and continues as you walk through the door. Tastefully decorated with modern flare and artwork. We were seated upstairs along the railing so we can view the kitchen below us. We started with the special appetizer of the evening: aged cheddar fondue with pears, grapes, toast, french fries, red peppers and sausage. It was a delicious feast that we shared. Next we shared the watermelon Bibb salad with pickled onions, feta cheese, cucumbers and mint. We told the waiter we were sharing and he brought it to the table already split. The portion was big and plenty for each of us, beautifully plated and it was delicious! Then we moved onto the main course. We continued to share the meal. Next we chose the chargrilled pork chop with wild mushroom marsala gravy, hash brown casserole and grilled zucchini. Wow! Once again it came to the table split on 2 plates. The pork chops were an inch thick and cooked perfectly juicy with a little pink center. Unbelievably tender, juicy and flavorful with the mushroom gravy. The hash brown casserole was made with aged cheddar and the zucchini was also grilled to perfection. The zucchini was tender yet still had the crunch to remind us how fresh the food was. I mentioned we split the dinner and at this point each of us still only ate half of our plate. Since everything was SO good, we couldn't pass up dessert when our waiter mentioned the homemade ice cream flavors of the day: peanut butter and jelly ice cream and coconut cake ice cream. We ordered the set of 3 mini cones. Perfect ending to an amazing meal. Everything about this meal was amazing. The food was prepared to perfection, the service was great and attentive, the ambience was relaxing and romantic. We will definitely return again in the near future! read more

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Excellent restaurant. Had the duck, it was cooked to perfection - crispy outside, tender and pink inside. Delectable sides. My friend had bacon-wrapped pork loin and enjoyed it very much. Service was unobtrusive, which is quite nice. Only negative was the obviously overwhelmed hostess with an attitude - I told her we had a reservation under the name ... and I didn't even get to "Homer S" before she told me to hold on and answered the phone. Twice. Priorities, oy. Definitely worth the trip out from that nearby tourist trap... Astoundingly cheap too! read more

Wanted to like this place as we just moved to the area, and it looks like a great place, but food and service need help. I ordered the filet, with sautéed spinach and mushrooms, received ribeye with onion rings and potato. I like ribeye so I said I would keep it, but to just replace the onion rings and potato with the spinach and mushrooms. Which they did, but brought me creamed spinach. Had to send both steaks back as they were raw. Better when they returned them. My husbands crab cake had crab shell in it. Thought maybe just one bite, but had it all through it. Still have the waitress over 20% tip as she said steak was her fault, but other issues weren't and I know they work mostly for tip. However, we never even got a thank you, nothing, and once she had her tip, she had a little attitude. Won't be going back. read more

Best lunch! Super apps! Great drinks...incredible service. Wonderful music and entrees were well prepared and quick. Love this great place!!!! read more

The server told us he had no steak knives !??? I told him to her his bum to the washroom and get a knife and clean it!! We kinda need a knife to cut the filet we ordered! read more

This is a definite must if you're ever in Conway. To be more clear, we've driven 30 minutes to go here, and it is worth the drive. Wish they would expand to the Myrtle Beach area as this would be like a weekly go to! So where to start.....First of all we have liked everything we've tried! As starters the sweet potato chips with roasted tomato dipping sauce is crazy good and we get that every time we go! Lowcountry spring rolls are fantastic! We picked up some Cajun shrimp to go once and it was so good we saved the spicy broth and bought some local fresh shrimp and used the broth as a foundational base for a bbq shrimp Paul Prudhomne recipe we make and that was great also! We've talked with locals from Conway who get to go here regularly and they recommend getting the daily specials particularly raving about the meat loaf if it happens to be the special...but note that we should order or go for an early lunch because it sells out quickly! Enough...Definitely trust us, take the time to even go out of your way to enjoy what will be a great dining experience! read more

AMAZING food! I have ordered a plethora of entrees, drinks, desserts, and appetizers. I have never received a food item that did not taste good! Great service. I always ask for Caroline or Josh, although everyone is great! read more

Great stop for lunch. Place was very busy for 2 pm on a Friday, but we were seated quickly upstairs and everything was smooth as butter. Great wait service, nice decor, and a diverse menu made for a very enjoyable meal for 3. read more

What a gem in this cute picturesque town! To be honest, I just needed a quick bite to eat while in Conway for business and co-workers found Rivertown Bistro. The place was truly unexpected!!!! My group ordered the hot crab dip for the table. It was absolutely divine with huge chunks of crab. For lunch, I ordered the hot roast beef croissant. The sweet potato chips that came with it were so good. The sandwich was a bit messy with the au jus dip but well worth it! The place has a trendy hip vibe and the decor is fabulous. I'll be sure to stop by whenever I'm in this charming southern town. read more

What a great place! I have eaten here several times on my way to the beach, and my friend and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch here again. The food is always fresh and delicious. Our server was Christopher and he was outstanding. He helped with menu questions and choices. So delicious. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Outstanding appetizers! You have to try the glazed pork shank! Excellent entrees, wonderful atmosphere and service along with a great wine list read more

Rivertown Bistro - New American Near Me - Conway, South Carolina

If you're looking for a non touristy spot with delicious food, (or for seafood that isn't drowned in batter and grease) look no further! Great spot for lunch or dinner with really reasonable prices for higher end dining. read more

Rivertown Bistro - Sausage & shrimp on jalapeño grit cake - New American Near Me - Conway, South Carolina