Amazing place! Beautiful location, great food and beer, nice staff. Could have spent the whole day here. Was worth the drive for sure!

Great atmosphere. Great staff, great food. We did a afternoon run of river rafting at browns canyon then to the beach restaurant to unwind read more

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Great Location 10/10. Friendly Staff 10/10. Wait time could be improved for a late lunch 7/10 and the food was average 5/10. Lot of potential if the menu gets improved!! Spent a few hours with the kids by the river - great ambiance! read more

The Beach at River Runners - Food Menu - American Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

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Great ambiance, okay food, but be willing to be patient and spend some time here. I want to start off saying that I really wanted to love this place! The ambiance and location is by far 10/10. It's just unfortunately evident that they are severely understaffed for weekend service. The staff were all super kind and treated us nicely but everything took way longer than expected. We were told 20 min wait for a table that ended up being over 50. Another long wait to get our food with a total of spending over 2 hours there. Be willing to spend some time here. Food was okay but kind of pricy. Their French fries were excellent but the burger was a bit dry. After all of that, we were in a bit of a hurry to leave and make camp before sunset and unfortunately didn't realize I was given the wrong bill until the next day...aaaand ended up paying for 2 steaks instead of 2 burgers. read more

Horrible service and food is bland at best. My wifesl's fish tasted old and dry. My pork belly had no flavor. The best part was the fries which were good. read more

Avoid this place if you have a dog. We sat on the patio for 30 minutes after a server promised to bring menus, but they never returned. I finally went inside to grab menus myself. When my partner went inside to order, a staff member came out and kicked me off our table, claiming they needed it for a large group--only to immediately seat two people there instead.To make matters worse, when my partner finally reached the front of the line inside, they were told we couldn't order for the patio due to a "new buzzer system." When we asked how the system worked, they said we had to sit inside to use it. But dogs aren't allowed inside! So, if you have a dog, it is literally impossible to get food here. It was completely disorganized and frustrating. When we were leaving another couple who had witnessed everything said don't worry the food wasn't good anyway. read more

We walked in the door at 6:15, were told 40 mins. until we would have our food. We literally waited 2 hours for our food. I really don't understand their weird process of ordering/waiting for your food. It just doesn't work. We expected to wait on a Sat. night, but this was crazy!! Amazing location, but they really need to overhaul their wait/ ordering processs. read more

The location is great. Right on the river. Food is below average. Good for beers next to the river. Lots to do for kids.

What a fun spot. Indoor and outdoor seating. Fireplace and fire pits for seasonal comfort. Nice music and incredible views. A great place for hanging out and enjoying nice food, tasty cocktails and the awesome riverside atmosphere. read more

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This restaurant is beautiful inside and out. Great ambiance no matter where you sit. The outdoor space, right above the Arkansas river, was great for our big group The beer selection is good and the menu has good variety. read more

Enjoyed delicious fish tacos with fantastic margaritas, right next to the Arkansas river!!! read more

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Great food and ambiance. Love this place. I shall return when in Colorado. Didn't even know this was there until my kids took me there.

This is a good place when you want a view along with something other than a burger. I got their fish tacos and they hit the spot for a beautiful day! Their mixed drinks menu looked really good too. A lot of drink options to choose from. read more

The Beach at River Runners - Mahi mahi tacos - American Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Beautiful new building for dining inside. But the multiple tables near the River are special. Food is OK . Place is very clean. Kids and well-behaved dogs abound. Great casual easy meal and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Enjoyed a delicious margarita after our paddle with the fabulous River Runners. Right by the Arkansas River giving everyone a delightful view. Into the parking lot and to the back and left of lot is where it sits. The food smelled wonderful though we didn't partake. Not much in the beer selection. Outside patio tables ...but fine if you're grungy from an all day paddle. read more

The Beach at River Runners - American Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

The atmosphere is incredible. You feel like you are at a beach bar with the reggae-tones and volleyball courts but it's on a river. My wife had the mystery fish tacos and I had the Philly special. I saw how on their old menus they had them labeled as mahi tacos, but when I went it was just fish probably meaning it was Tilapia. The Philly meat was pretty good quality. You couldn't pick up the Philly it was more of an open face sandwich. The margs were pretty good, but no salt was offered for the rim. The food was okay, but the atmosphere is why you go. read more

The Beach at River Runners - Philly Steak Special - American Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

We camped and rafted here at the RiverRunners and we wanted a break from grilling our own food for one evening. The food they serve up here at their little restaurant is dry and really sub par. When you only offer 4 or 5 different items, I hoped that they at least figured out how to perfect their small selection. Also their posted opening times are incorrect, as they closed at 8:00pm. Oh well, at least their drinks are a bit better. read more

Cute small brewpub right in the highway between Poncha Springs and Buena Vista. Small food truck on site and adjacent to the river rafting rental. There's a play set for kids and a cornhole game for the adults. I sampled their house Pilsner and it was very refreshing on a hot summer day. They also offer some canned wines and soft drinks. read more

Amazing! Poke, fish tacos, margaritas. Amazing. Don't skip it! This place is kid friendly, dog friendly, And all around awesome read more

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Wow! I was impressed by the food here. It's a small little outdoor space so I wasn't expecting much but the food was excellent. The best for me was the pork belly banh mi sandwich! I want to come back to the area just to eat that again! read more

What a rad river side hang out. The food is amazing as we had the fish tacos and poke. Just a couple selections of beer, but the environment makes up for it as you're relaxin next to the river watching the rafters come in. Also when we were there we had some LIVE reggae music. Just a great find! read more

Excellent views and very hardy tacos for the price of $14. My husband and I split them and both ended up full. Unfortunately, the day we came, taps were down and we had to opt for Coors Banquet in the can. Fun watching the kayakers, rafters, etc. read more

Had the elk sausage and 2 pulled pork sandwiches. Food was ok, but the open space outdoor was nice as it's next to the river.

Open seasonally. Closes this year Aug 18. Pretty good food- we had a heavy carne asada burrito and a pulled pork sandwich that was acceptable. I think most people probably go here for the live music and drinks. Not my thing, but I can see that being nice- it's in a great location by the river. read more

I stumbled upon this place last summer and loved it! Been back twice since then. Great music, food, drinks and people watching! All the action! read more

Great river view. Outdoor eating only. Food is fair in taste and quality; a bit over priced for quality. A good place to grab a drink and relax but not really somewhere to get a meal. read more

Perfect location on the river. It's outside but covered from the elements. Kids sand play area, great food, great beers and margs!

Tried to go here yesterday for lunch since the location sounded beautiful. Yelp hours said was open and when we arrived al, gates closed, guess they weren't open. We were there at 2:30 in the afternoon. No signs just closed and locked gates. read more

Amazing setting and even has a little "baby beach" with toys for the little ones to play. Awesome margaritas and local beer on tap. Fish tacos were excellent. Just a total gem. read more

This is an incredible place to wind down after a day on the river. The staff is top notch and treats you like family, the fish tacos were delicious, and the location can't be beat!! Highly recommend checking them out if you are in the area. read more

This place is great! The food is excellent and always consistent. My favorites are the chicken chipotle burrito and the fish tacos...Yum! Killer view of the river! read more

Great location, but it took a VERY long time for our food to arrive. We only ordered for two, and very simple orders. Very disappointing, especially since the location is great next to the river. If you are hungry, do not come here. read more

Great beer, dog friendly, right on the river. We didn't eat, but maybe next time. The food looked great. Go here instead of the busy main street places. read more

River Runners Bar and Grill is perfect for everyone no matter what occasion. They offer a sandbox play area for children to enjoy, while also catering to adults with delicious food like fish tacos and chicken quesadillas. The beautiful location on the river is unbeatable as you are able to sit and enjoy food, local beer, and awesome margaritas while being a few feet away from the Arkansas River. A friendly and fun atmosphere makes Browns Canyon Riverside Bar and Grill a must on any to do list. read more

How can you go wrong with sitting on the banks of the Arkansas river below the 14,000 foot peaks of the Collegiate Peaks, eating a salad made with locally grown micro greens, fresh mozzarella, grilled Mahi while sipping on one 7 local microbrews? The River Runners RIVERSIDE Bar & Grill is one of the MUST TRY destinations in the Arkansas valley! Their signature cocktail, the River Rummer, is to die for! All of this is served with friendly service that is knowledgeable about the valley and all it has to offer. Super fun! read more

Super casual, but amazing local place that is great for families. Has a great little beach & sand/gravel pit with diggers for the kids. The food is fresh & tasty & the atmosphere is top notch. The menu is limited to just about 7-10 items(quesadillas, tacos, burritos, & a sandwich or brat) but all are good. read more