The River Restaurant & Lounge
$$ • American, LoungesAbout The River Restaurant & Lounge
Customers' Favorites
New York Steak with Shrimp and Mash Potatoes
Veggie Stir Fry with Rice
Pepper Blue Ranch Steak
Chicken Wings and Fries
River Burger Platter
Chicken Marsala
Seared Ahi Salad
Fish and Chips
Pesto Chicken
Cheese Cake
Recent Reviews
301 ratings
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We were pleasantly surprised by the service, hospitality, menu and delicious food. We were returning after a long day in Yosemite that ended with a hike to the top of Vernal Falls that took longer than we expected during a heat wave, 102 degrees. We wanted to get back before the 8:30 PM closing, but a very slow driver in front of us slowed our progress back. We were a couple minutes late and pleaded and the restaurant kindly let us in. Our party included 3 generations. Everyone...read full review
very good service.
nice people
nice people
Ordered the meat lovers pizza and the wild mushroom ravioli. It was delicious! Large portions and good prices. Would definitely recommend and come back to it.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Wednesday | 7 - 10AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Friday | 5 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Saturday | 7 - 10AM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 7 - 10AM 5 - 8:30PM |
The River Restaurant & Lounge is a cozy dining establishment, recognized as one of the few options in the area. The restaurant offers a range of dishes, including the popular Chicken Marsala, Chicken Wings, and Ribs. Recently, the steak has been noted for its great flavor, and the salad bar provides a good variety.
The service is generally quick and friendly, although there have been some mix-ups with orders in the past. The Alfredo fettuccine and the black bean burger have received positive reviews, while the wild mushroom ravioli is also well-prepared.
Despite the occasionally high prices and average dinners, the warm meals and comfortable atmosphere make The River Restaurant & Lounge a worthwhile stop, especially for tourists visiting the Yosemite View Lodge during the off-season. The restaurant aims to provide a satisfying dining experience for its guests.