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    Riverview Cafe

    4.2 (557 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    RIVERVIEW CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Hush puppies
    Orion K.

    Food was excellent and very fresh! My waitress was super friendly, although a bit stressed out cause of how busy it was. But, with that, she was very friendly and attentive! I sat by the window in booth and had such a beautiful view! Will be returning!

    There's a small sitting area on one side with a bar
    Courtney G.

    This place is a hidden gem! On waterfront in sneads ferry and the food and staff are awesome. I came by myself and was a little overwhelmed by the menu.. the specials alone are big list plus the menu. I ordered soft shell crabs and holy cow they were big and delicious! Little crunch on outside but just simply tender on inside! Great flavors.. my waitress checked on me a few times she was great! That view is amazing too. They have incredible deserts as well! Those hush puppies didn't even need butter they were so good! Can't wait to go back try something else.. everything from seafood to comfort foods!

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    Nice café style restaurant with great food. The restaurant was quite busy and this is before the season has really kicked up. The hush puppies were delicious, hot and we received them immediately without asking. The staff was great and especially helpful with us having a two year old with us. We had a great view. There was a wait but as I said before they were really busy. I will definitely go again. I really love the location.

    TJ L.

    Our party of 12-13 on a Tuesday night got seated quickly and immediately had hot round hush puppies brought out. White board lists all the offerings and the prices are very reasonable. Food came out super quick and was mostly generous portions, especially for those who ordered fish. The shrimp I got was lightly battered, the way I like it, but the deviled crab would not be a repeat for me if I am ever back in the area. Overall, a good meal.

    Catfish, deviled crab, Cole slaw and potato Salas. Potato salad was yummy.
    Marty W.

    Really great service from lady at bar. Fried catfish and deviled crab was ok, potato salad was very good, hushpuppies were tasty and warm. Nice location but was little slow to seat so went to bar to eat. Would try again because of excellent service once seated.

    Menu October 2025.
    Joe M.

    Some of the best southern comfort food in North Carolina. The staff is amazing, water view is superb, the sound of freedom flying overhead was beautiful and the taste of the food was unexpected. Today i had the broiled whole flounder for the first time and it was cooked to perfection. My wife had fantail shrimp and my brother in law enjoyed fried flounder. Next time im definitely tasting one of their homemade meringue pies. Honestly, if someone says they don't like the food here, they just don't appreciate Southern food at its best, they just chose the wrong type of restaurant all together - probably McDonald's would have been a better choice. We will definitely be back and next time we will bring our furry family and sit down by the river where they have about 10 picnic tables. Did i mention the large servings of the main course and sides? Just wanted to say that i spotted a very large BLT - so much bacon!

    Hush puppies
    Kristinne B.

    The atmosphere is nice, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.l ordered the catfish sandwich with a side of small fries, and it was fantastic. The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fries were just right--crispy and well-cooked. We also tried the calamari, which did not disappoint. It was served with a delicious marinara sauce and a wedge of lemon, adding a nice touch. Plus, they offered a complimentary appetizer, which was a delightful bonus. Overall, this is a lovely place with fair prices. I highly recommend giving it a try!

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    11 months ago

    A must stop when we are at the beach. The service is always great and so is the food. We never leave disappointed.

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    Never had a bad experience in Riverview restaurant. Staff always on point. Food delicious.

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    Menu selection was good. Food is fresh and served hot to the table. Sits right on the water! Don't forget to save room for pie

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    11 months ago

    Amazing food and great service every time! The staff is always friendly and helpful. View is so pretty. One of our family favorites.

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    Ask the Community - Riverview Cafe

    One of our party is highly allergic to shellfish. Are they able to make sure any grilled fish or steak is free from contamination? I want to try this place but only if it is safe for him?

    Anyone know what their COVID 19 practices are?

    Staff wears face masks and gloves. Seating is appropriately spaced for social distancing

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    Woof. Used to be one of my favorite places on the island but it has totally changed since I last…read morewent. Was a yearly thing for a long time, but I won't ever be going back. First, they stopped serving hushpuppies! WHAT. And the menu overall has changed and is just much more limited. Not many healthful options either. I ended up doing the steam pot, which was pretty good overall, but man the service was SO SLOW. The parking situation also makes no sense, it's like they don't want business unless you're staying in the hotel now, even though it wasn't very busy up there so that can't be the case. There are now signs everywhere saying you'll get towed without a Regis permit. I had parked in the main lot many times to come here, so I took a chance and asked the hostess (who was decked out in full goth gear and hair covering her entire face like a shih tzu so you couldn't tell if she was even paying attention to you) how to make sure I wouldn't be towed. She acted like she had no idea what I was talking about and shrugged and walked away. Very rude. Luckily, I didn't get towed, but would it be that hard for them to have a parking section marked for restaurant patrons or something?

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    View of the restaurant from the beach.

    Riverview Cafe - seafood - Updated June 2026

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