Very good food and selection. Strongly recommend the fish fry on Fridays with the Walleye. Nice staff, clean family owned restaurant.

After reading yelp reviews we felt as though we had to try riverside diner for ourselves. Our server was so nice! I ordered a BLT with avocado and my husband ordered a breakfast skillet. Both were great! Their homemade potato chips were great. My husband ordered a slice for the banana cream pie and I had a milkshake. The pie was great and the shake was just mediocre. The building was an old Pizza Hut and was outdated but done let that turn you away! Highly recommend it! read more

The brosted chicken tasted fried in old oil, the meatloaf had no meat flavor. The service is good and so was the chicken rice soup.

Definitely top 3 diners in the area. Food is excellent. The new building is beautiful! Staff is very friendly & service is great! Highly recommended read more

I absolutely love diners and it is a shame that there are so few of them left. I love coming here for a hearty skillet with pancakes or a greasy double cheeseburger that only a diner can do best. The service here is pretty good if you get a great server and the food is pretty awesome as well. The decor is dated and retro, perfect for the diner atmosphere. The prices are great as well. read more

The service is stellar!!! Wendy and Jessica were great. The food was really good. We ordered a bowl of corn fritters and shared them, amazing...packed with corn! We ordered broasted chicken with potatoes. The French onion soup is good too. I personally will eat ok food for great service....this place has both good food and good service....we will be back! read more

We just had a private party held here. I was a little hesitant, because setting up an event seemed to be a bit hard with actually getting a hold of someone. I am glad we were persistent though. The brunch buffet for our event was amazing & delicious, lots of options, which I love! Our waiter was fantastic, give him props for dealing with 20 people pretty much by himself, they were very accommodating, and the price was just right! I can't say enough great things! Will definitely recommend! Thanks river view diner! read more

Came across this diner on the way home from a fun run. My friend and i were seated in a booth immediately and our server, Jessica, was phenomenal. The food surpassed my expectations. I had the Baja omelette and coffee. The portions are large and the food is definitely above average. Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely recommend and I will return. read more

The Mexican entrees are good actually delicious, anything else I've had is only mediocre. I deviated from the traditional Mexican breakfast last time and it was not good. The waitress although very nice got my husband's order wrong and it took forever to get our food. I assume it's because they just moved. I figure once they get the hang of serving a bigger crowd things will improve. read more

We called this restaurant 3 hours before our surprise party for 35 people was scheduled and their banquet room was available and they said no problem we can accommodate your party. The service was excellent and food was delicious. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great experience. read more

Received Horrible Service this morning. I have eaten there many times and went there this morning with family from out of town. I informed server my allergy to eggs and asked to substitute for a cup of grits (which I did many times before with no problem ), however they refused today stating that the request was made to the manager and that he denied it. When I asked to speak with manager, I was then told that there was actually no manager on duty, but that they would allow a subtitution for a dollar more (Really)when the grits were actually cheaper. We are minority family of six adults. We cancelled our order and went elsewhere. I felt as though we were treated like second class citizens and we would Never dine there again. HORRIBLE Customer Service!!!!!! Our Breakfast would've totalled in the excess of $125.00 this morning, however they lost our business today and in the future. Shame on Riverview! read more

Riverview Diner - American Near Me - Montgomery, Illinois

This place has gone down hill fast. Food cold unresponsive wait staff. Ordered omlett with cheese...no cheese. I'm done with this place. Old place I used to recommend but the new one no way. read more

Ate here once and the place was PACKED (most likely for good reason) however I was very closterphobic and just felt uncomfortable so I can't really judge on food alone. I was just too uncomfortable to relax in this place. read more

This place is always packed, but for good reason! I love breakfast at this establishment, its quick and good! We always receive excellent service as well. Lunch and dinner are nothing to write home about, but still decent. read more

I've eaten here a few times before but never felt the need to voice my opinions. All too often people usually only voice their opinion about a restaurant when you've had a bad experience. Not the case this time. From the time we walked in the door till we left everything was great. The waitress was friendly and attentive. She was on her game. Drinks came out right away. We ordered, within minutes we had our soup. It was delicious! Another thing worth noting, we had time to finish our soup before the main meal was delivered. Our main meals came out at same time, hot and as we ordered. Everything was really good. I had also placed an order to go which was delivered after we finished our meals. I have to say was very impressed with the way they packed the to go order. The soups were in drink cups and placed in a drink holder within the bag so didn't have to worry about it spilling out!! It was just that extra touch that made feel like they care! Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely go back. read more

This is an old favorite. Their portions are great, the food is excellent, and you cannot beat the all you can eat walleye on Friday night. I have friends who come from as far away as the North Shore suburbs! Need I say more... read more

so where do I start. service was good. but. the ice tea had a taste like it was from a pot that was never washed. got the speciality omelette that was uncooked inside. never going back for sure. my fault for looking for a new breakfast place. read more

EWWW if that photo is meant to look appetizing well, it's NOT. I've eaten at the Riverview three times. Once with a friend who is a reglular and the service and food was great. The next 2 times I went with other people who were first timers and the service was horrible and the food just disgusting. My advice-don't go unless you have one of their regulars with you! read more

We ate an early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon in August. I would have given it four stars, however we had to stop eating to swat at multiple flies. My husband and I shared the meatloaf and chicken. Both were really good, but due to the flies we won't be returning. If they were that bad in the dining room I can only imagine how bad they were in the kitchen :(. read more

Oooooooomg! Best breakfast place around! Food is aaaaamazing! Service is great! Almost like a ma and pa place where the servers recognize you and get you taken care of. Coffee is also great. And they make fresh orange juice! Parking is a little sketchy! But it's because this place is the best! But don't let the parking keep you from coming. The service is pretty fast so your not waiting on food or seating for very long. read more

came in for a late breakfast today with friends and everything was amazing! jessica was our server and she got everything right. she went above and beyond normal serving standards and made our first riverview experience absolutely perfect! read more

Super happy with our dinner experience last night!! A nice brightly lit and handicap accessible restaurant. We enjoyed meatloaf, shrimp basket, french dip and chicken avocado sandwich. Everyone loved what they ordered. The kids menu included breakfast items so they were happy too. Service was prompt and friendly!! No alcohol is served here, but even in the pouring down rain, this place was crowded. So you know it has to be good. I look forward to coming back when the weather is nice since they have a nice patio fa in the river!! read more

We surprised the diner with a party of 30 on Sunday morning. They did not flinch. After a reasonable 30 minute wait, we were seated in a party room. Staff did an excellent job. All of the adult dishes came out at the same time. All of the children's dishes came out at the same time. That is unheard of with a party this size. The eggs Benedict was ok. Nothing special. The bacon however was tasty. read more

excellent service, big menu. kid friendly. breakfast any time (I think? Kids got french toast for breakfast when I was there). French Onion soup on point. Turkey Club on point. Good fries. This is not the place you will rave about the food. It's just good. That's all there is to it. read more

This diner was so cute - I just wanted to pinch its cheeks! We stopped in around 8pm Friday night, and it was packed! Mostly families and older folks which, to me, is a good sign. We were seated promptly and presented with an enormous menu - American, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican - oh my! Lots of tempting choices, but we were on a mission: All you can eat! We settled on broasted chicken (not all you can eat) and fried cod (AYCE). After a short wait, our massive portions arrived and all convos ceased - we meant business. I tore into the chicken which had crispy, flavorful skin with juicy white meat. My fries were standard fare, but delicious nonetheless. The cod came with homemade chips, and was replenished until we just couldn't take anymore. Dinner was followed up by rice pudding that was warm, fresh and sprinkled with a perfect dusting of nutmeg. Full stomachs, leftovers in tow, our check came to $22! Riverview is completely non-glamorous, but I'm giving it '5' stars for the family vibe, tons of choices, solid food and unbeatable prices - but mostly for the feeling you get while you're there - it's a true community place - and those are hard to come by these days. read more

This place is probably your best breakfast/lunch/dinner diner option in the area. My folks and their whole circle are faithful regulars. Came home to visit. We ate dinner there and I was pleasantly surprised by the wide array of menu options. I opted for their prime rib and it was a good 13oz lean thick portion above value. The sweet potato side was an excellent option for we health nuts, but their vegetables were canned. It would be ok to raise the price $1 or 2 for fresh vegetables. Also for the server to offer the horseradish sauce. I had to go to the front to request it. The place was half full and moderately busy. However, there were 3 servers and 2 other staff members/managers. Rounds for water, coffee, and checking up on customers was minimal. If the owner/manager can get their staff to be a bit more proactive, with a couple tweaks, this place will have a 5 star rating when I return in 4-5 months. Along with the new addition they are building, I have great expectations for them if they can get all of their staff up to speed with proactivity. That being said, I have noticed many from the older generation only tip 10% (or less..a dollar or 2!)...Folks, it's 15% nowadays, 20% for great service! Servers must make a living in 2015! Kill them with kindness and service and it will come. (Former service industry here) read more

This is an excellent place to eat. The prices are impossible to beat and the food is really good. The place doesn't look like much, but there is a large menu and great home made pies. read more

Everything is excellent here. I have been here several, several, times for all meals served including Friday's Fish Fry, and Sunday's Breakfast Brunch. The atmosphere is excellent. Never had a problem with any of the staff, whom are doing a great job. The food has always been excellent. The prices are in line with most diners but those deserts that are often included with meals are absolutely fantastic and an extra bonus. Need I say more? If your traveling the Fox River Valley by car, bike, hiking, or boat, and want to have no reservations about a great place to eat, the Riverview Diner on Rt. 25 in Montgomery is the place you want to eat,hands down! read more

Great place. Fast, friendly service. The Rueben sandwich was so flavorful. Many things are made from scratch in the kitchen.

Have eaten at this place at least a dozen times during the last 2 years-- only twice since they moved into their new building. New place is very nice, feels very comfortable & clean and just a lot nicer than the old place that was in an old Pizza Hut location. Not that it matters as the food & service is the main deal....but the new, much larger restaurant just is a lot nicer. On the food, the breakfast's that I've had are all very good---you order 2 eggs with any dish & you get 4 when it's served! Anyway, I use a standard entree that I love to gauge these types of restaurants against each other--- BLT club. I have probably had this choice maybe 6 times at this place and every time--- it is just flat-out delicious. Fries are perfect (great, traditional fries--not the 'double-crispy' ones that a lot of restaurants have gone to for some reason that I HATE!) and always very hot & fresh and the soups are equally tasty. As I said, breakfast's are always done very well and the only negative I could come up with here is that they only offer canned corned beef. But most places like this don't make fresh corned beef and I don't hold that against them since when you ask, at least the servers have always been honest about it & tell you flat out---which is a major plus in my evaluations of places. You want fresh-made corned beef, you have to go to specialty restaurants like Walker Brothers up in northern Chicagoland or Buttermilk in Geneva--- which excel at their homemade corned beef. For this type of diner-type restaurant, I highly recommend giving Riverview a try as I've always been pleased when leaving after a meal here read more

5 Stars for Breakfast, 4 Stars for lunch/dinner. I have tried all. My boyfriend and I go on Sundays before crowds arrive. We love the service and the how quickly the food comes out. Prices and portions are great. We love the remodeling and how open the place feels now. Whether you sit at the bar area, or a table, you will be greeted promptly, and served quickly! Check it out if you are looking for a great breakfast place. I reccomend either the California omelette w American Fries and pancakes (you can ask them to be brought towards the end of the meal so they r hot), or biscuits and gravy and eggs ! read more

Hadn't been to this restaurant in years, but glad we decided to go back. The breakfast was so good. I had the fajita skillet. The chicken was seasoned well, and the veggies were big, but very tender. The best part hands down were the pancakes. I'm very particular ( I like them golden) and they made them perfect. They were so fluffy and they reheated well. Everyone at my table was happy with their food. They have a huge menu and offer some sort of breakfast buffet, not sure if it's Sunday only or not. If you're in the mood for excellent pancakes, stop in. read more

Hopefully they handle their food better than there iced tea. I had a steak skillet and it was great. When I finished my iced tea, my straw looked like it had a glob of brown phlegm on it. My friend also had the iced tea, she had the same substance on the bottom of her cup. When we told the waiter, he said he made new iced tea and was nice enough to show us a glass of this new iced tea. He said ours was the old iced tea. He never apologized, just made excuses. The lady at the register did the same. I paid for everything (including the iced tea) and left not knowing if I'd been poisoned. I will never go back. That place is a health hazard... read more

Joined friends here for Sunday breakfast. Food and service were great!!! Such a popular place, parking was a problem. Would go back again when visiting my friends!!! read more

Went for Sunday brunch and got the buffet. Awesome choices and great food. Get there early as it gets busy quickly. Will definitely go again. read more

The Best!!! Seriously, I have eaten there ALOT! And have never had a less than fantastic meal! Theirr food is so delicious. I couldnt even pick a favorite! They have an outstanding breakfast! Their Burgers are great, even their fish, chicken, meatloaf, steak it is all wonderful! They have very good pies, and not just typical pies, they also carry flavors like blueberry-banana. Servers are all so friendly and provide great service! Prices are very reasonable! Food is 10 Star! It is a small diner, but don't let that shy you away because it's incredible! Oh and did I mention the portions are huge! Usually plenty to take home! read more

We go here on occasion. Breakfast is always good. Fish fry is good, but I like broasted chicken and they have it. Very good. Be used to a "senior" crowd, and they do crowd in for dinner every night. Service friendly. Decent prices. read more

Went to the new building, with my wife, son and 2 friends and was even more amazed at the size of the inside and the number of full tables they still had at 8:30, and as always the food was plentiful and good,service was great. I also like the fact they don't rush you out at closing time. 5 meals, 5 pops, 2 soups 55.00 and leftovers for today!!! read more

Party ordered salmon which was not good at all. The quality, size, and taste definitely not worth the price, very disappointed. Also ordered center cut pork chops which had a very good appearance, however I wasn't there to just admire it. It was very very dry. When I went to pay, cashier did not even ask how the meal was. I mentioned the issues and she did not care at all. No care about customer satisfaction but quickly took the money. Overall would not return due to taste/quality. read more

Have been here many times, great food, service & coffee. Local place for us which is great for our village of Montgomery!!