Trotter's on the River

102 E Atchison St, Atchison
(913) 372-0420

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Carole Hay

Very rude and unaccommodating, and the place was empty on a Saturday evening. We turned around and left. Don’t waste your time or money

Jennifer Bryan

Food was not great. Chicken strips were overcooked. Cheese curds and BLT were ok. A/C in the restaurant was definitely not at a comfortable temperature. They did have fans around and the temp outside was 90+. It was very stuffy. The restaurant had an odor…not sure what it was but not pleasant. Women’s bathroom was ok but men’s was very dirty. Service was good.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

Stephen Peine

If I had used the restroom before ordering I would have left.

Monicka R

Our visit was around 12:30 on a Friday afternoon for lunch. Not very busy at time of visit. We aren’t from the area so review comes as a tourist.

Looking for a fun atmosphere with a menu to please anyone and good tap beer? This is your place! The spicy cheese curds are some of the best we have ever had according to our group of 4 aging between 8-42. The appetizer sampler is a must order, pick 3 and around 13.00. We choose the spicy cheese curds, fried pickle spears, and corn bites. So good!! The kids had chicken strips with upgraded cheese curds. Standard kids chicken strip meal is 6.00- two chicken strips and french fries. Adult is 10.00 with 4 chicken strips and french fries. The chicken strips were good flavor with a lighter crispy batter. I had the smoked wings around 10-12 for $11.00. The wing flavor was one of the best I have ever had with an amazing crispy outside. The buffalo sauce wasn’t to shabby either. Unfortunately, the wings that day were just pretty dry and a lot of sauce was needed to help make up for it. I’d still give the wings another shot on a different day, because the smoked flavor and crispy outside is worth another try.

The atmosphere and location are great this Kansas town. Outside seating with umbrellas, corn hole and ability to create your own music play list. Inside seating looked fun too.

Downfalls- unfortunately, it appeared only one waitress working and while they weren’t busy the service was very slow. The waitress was nice but I ended up going inside to place our drink and food order at once. We a patiently waited and even a few regular patrons said she would be coming back out, but she never did. When I went inside she was polite and grateful when I said I would just order at the counter. Awhile later a male came out, he appeared to be cleaning tables. He sat at the table next to us and talked to us about why we were in town and places to visit, as if he knew I was slightly irritated by the wait, but completely made it up for it too.

If you aren’t a beer drinker than the drink options are slim. Canned pop and regular lemonade and juices. The prices are reasonable for the drinks.

The ranch was a standard premade, pre package blend. Still better tasting than most but not as good as a house blend.

Overall- I’d visit this place again more than once for lunch. The food was good, atmosphere great, and wait staff was trying. I have a feeling in the evenings it’s a great local spot to listen to music by the water and have a drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Abbey Minor

Fun atmosphere, but we waited an hour for our food before giving up. If you can't serve me bar food in under an hour, you've got problems.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Joyce Cooke

With outdoor seating, we had a great view overlooking the river. Great spot to hang out with friends, grab a beer and a bite to eat. The service and the food were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Latorra

Best catfish I've ever had. Very pleasant and friendly. Wish we lived closer, we would be here at least once or twice a week. 5 out of 5.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Hill

Food was good and it was amazing watching the rain on the river in a nice clean dry and homey place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joel Andrews

Nice place. No AC.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

rebecca milne

Very cute place that has just enough food options. Waitress was sweet as can be food was excellent and the view of the river was wonderful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lynn Dobbins

The waitress was fast and pleasant. Our food came out quickly. It's basic and solid comfort food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Tyler Peyton

This place is cool. Service was great. Food was fine. The bathroom inside was terribly dirty tho. Would be 5, but the bathroom had me absolutely disgusted.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Vince Westley

They've got a great view of the river. Best place in town to get a beer and sit outside

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Dave Bowmaster

This is a neat place. Nothing fancy but has lots of character. We came for lunch and it was very quiet and not busy at all. I imagine dinner is very different and a lot more entertaining. I had the fish and chips menu item with slaw instead of chips. It was very good. The service was also very good and fast. Fun place to go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pam Kistler Albright

we could not get a server, we were told to sit anywhere and we would get served, so we sat outside , finally went inside, waited again till I went and asked to be waited on. The food was horrible, frys were freezer cold in the middle, the wings were dry, we asked for silverware and could not get it. No one even checked back on us. When we were not satisfied with the food, they did not care, we will never return.

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