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    Russian River Pub

    4.1 (490 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Juke Box
    Good for kids

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    Killer Prime Rib Sandwich
    Chastity V.

    I have been daydreaming about the Famous Chicken Wings at Russian River Pub, and I'm sad that I don't live close enough to have them more often. We shared a single order of wings with Original Spicy Buffalo sauce, served with a generous amount of ranch dressing. They were perfectly cooked; the meat was juicy and the sauce had the right amount of flavor and spice without being overpowering. I also got the Prime Rib Steak Sandwich (4.5/5) which was good and huge! I ended up taking half of it home. My fiancé Pulled Pork Sandwich (5/5) which was very flavorful and delicious. I wanted a warm drink since we were having dinner outside, and the hot apple cider (5/5) was so satisfying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love that this place was dog friendly! We brought our 2 year old terrier, and our server was very friendly to him and brought him a bowl of water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Prime Rib French Dip
    Ray N.

    I came here while camping at River Glen, and it is fantastic. There's a great selection of delicious beers on tap, served in frosty mugs and pint glasses. The food is delicious. I got the French dip, and it was very tasty. But what was exceptional was the onion rings. My wife also got an impossible burger and it was prepared very well.

    Pliny the Elder beer
    Alexis B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor area is perfect for enjoying a beer with your fur baby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we arrived, staff immediately gave my dog some water which is a big plus for me! The Prime Rib French Dip and onion rings were also delicious.

    Prime Rib French DipFrench
    Vijay N.

    After a few hours of tubing down the Russian River, my girlfriend, a few friends, and I decided to stop by here for a late lunch as it was close by and had been featured previously on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. We arrived around 2:30 PM. There was plenty of parking and both indoor and outdoor seating available. We opted for indoor seating as it was a scorcher today in Forestville. Once we were seated, our orders were promptly taken. My girlfriend and I shared an order of Mozzarella Styx and Waffle Fries. For our entrees, I got the French dip, and my girlfriend got a build-your-own burger. While I didn't have any alcoholic drinks with my meal, the beer menu looked very solid, and I definitely would have had one if I hadn't been dehydrated from tubing in the sun earlier. The food took about 20 minutes to come out, which was perfectly reasonable. We overheard one of the staff members mention that the kitchen is on the smaller side, so food may take some time. The waffle fries were solid - they had a crispy exterior and were seasoned relatively well. The Mozzarella Styx felt more like prepackaged/frozen ones, but I wasn't complaining (I was hungry). My favorite item from the meal was my entree - the French dip sandwich. The meat was shaved super thin, tender, and seasoned really well. The jus on the side was also perfect. The only thing I wish I knew is that you can modify sandwiches - I would have added some cheese (provolone or mozzarella) and some hot peppers. My girlfriend's burger also looked really good. It was loaded with toppings and made exactly to her liking. To wrap up, this is a great place to wind down and grab a bite after a day of drifting down the river and I'd definitely stop by here again (and grab a beer next time too).

    Crab cake sandwich substituted brioche with slaw on side and some waffle fries.
    Rachel H.

    Was very busy, so it was a bit of a wait, but we had great accommodating service. Food was very tasty, everyone was happy. We ate inside as it was a hot day and the temp was perfect. Not too loud. Crab cake sandwich 5/5 Waffle fries 4/5 Dr. Pepper was great Corn dog 5/5 Pulled pork sandwich 5/5 Chili 5/5

    Jalapeño poppers w/ ranch
    Elvia A.

    This place is great for outdoor drinking and eating so delish food! Service was great and quick but not pushy at all. Id love if they had some music outside, something low to enjoy while having some drinks but regardless this place is great! Bring cash if possible, they obviously add a fee if a card is used since they get charged a fee as well.

    My beer, was not a dark beer... seismic, was great.
    tim d.

    I am just going to give this place a five star rating, from start to finish my wife and I very much enjoyed our time. This is my first time here, which is crazy seeing how close we are. We came here for lunch and the place was hopping, we were able to get a quick seat, but were advised there would be a 30 minute wait for the kitchen, which was fine by us as we ordered a couple beers. I believe I got a seismic and my wife a lager, both were delicious, we chose outdoor, so review is confined to that searing, ambiance outdoors was perfect, they also have picnic grounds that allow for corn hole and horseshoes. Now the food, we ordered a chicken (grilled) chicken sandwich, a hamburger and some fries. We like ranch so had that added as well, for a little up charge. My chicken burger was superb and was served on a brioche bun, the fries were great along with the home made ranch. They do tack on an extra 3.5% I believe it was for using a credit card, but they do offer an atm on the premises. I didn't get a chance to check out the inside of the place, or the restrooms, but the outdoors was great... also pet friendly. Will definitely return.

    Crab cakes and clam chowder
    Denise C.

    After a day tubing on Russian river we stopped at Russian river pub for an early dinner I got clam chowder cup and 2 crab cakes $6 each..also a root beer float..other ppl got wings and beer waffle fries etc Nice atmosphere at the river

    Pub burger with blue cheese and bacon added.
    Stacey F.

    This is a pretty awesome place to kick back and relax when you are in this out-of-the-way area! We stopped by around 1 PM after tasting at Korbel a minute up the road. It was busy, but there were still plenty of tables and space. We had to wait 45 minutes for our food, but we were warned about that in advance so we could make an informed choice (appreciate that!). While we waited, we enjoyed the mild weather outside, some games of horseshoes and corn hole. Lots of space and shade, tons of dogs, and friendly service. I enjoyed my burger, kid enjoyed her chicken tenders, and they had some good local taps. Pub food for sure--nothing fancy--but tasty and filling. I would definitely come here again.

    Smoked chicken sandwich special
    Amadeo D.

    Slow service on a holiday weekend, but good food and drinks nonetheless. All of their menu prices are cash. They add 3.75 percent to charges on your card. Super slow service on the day we went, but they may have been understaffed? Who knows. My spicy smoked chicken sandwich was great! Good flavor and just a bit of heat. Everyone left happy. I'd return when in the area.

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    Great burgers and fries. Service was friendly and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outdoors and it was very pleasant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Seasonal chicken sandwich. I wish this was permanently available. Absolutely delicious.
    Seasonal chicken sandwich. I wish this was permanently available. Absolutely delicious.
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    I was taking a walk on Saturday morning and got a bit hungry so I decided to check this place out…read more. I've walked by thousands of times and never really peeked inside. I'm so glad I did stop in this. I got some breakfast tacos. They are definitely some of the best I've had around. They are full of lots of eggs and meat choice. I got a little salsa that went with it and let me tell you I was one happy camper. I'm definitely gonna check out their lunch menu because some of the sandwiches looked so good. Staff was really nice and friendly. They had the TV on outside. This is definitely a good spot for big groups.

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