50 Best American Restaurants near Riverside

“From the moment we toured The Madison in Riverside, we knew it was the one. The venue is absolutely stunning—elegant, timeless, and immaculately maintained. Every space feels thoughtfully designed, from the ceremony areas to the reception room, making it perfect for both photos and guest experience. The staff is incredibly professional, welcoming, and attentive. They truly make you feel supported and excited throughout the planning process, which means everything when you’re planning such a big day. You can tell they genuinely care about making each wedding special and seamless. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with an amazing team that goes above and beyond, The Madison is an easy choice. We couldn’t be happier with our decision and are so excited to celebrate our wedding here!“

“Great local place. Nice to come grab a quick meal or ice cream treat. The only negative for me is they never seem to wear gloves or use utensils when making brownie sundaes etc. I hate watching them take money or a card from someone and then touch a brownie right after.“

“Great food! Amazing atmosphere!🍔🍟🍻 def going to go back!“

“Spectacular Food, Service and Scenery! Always kind people! BYOB is a plus too! Being right on water makes for a relaxing fun evening“

“Nice fluffy pancakes, sausage with real home fries and 3 eggs Sunnyside up, but not runny and fresh coffee. Cash only so bring some for a delish breakfast !!“

“Did some plumbing work for these guys with the previous company I worked for. Being that my wife and I had just moved to Riverside(late 2018), I had always wanted to try this place. Finally got around to it tonight and boy they definetly not disappoint. We ordered take out, food was delivered hot and fresh. Very flavorful, authentic and delicious. We have a 2 pizza spots, a Chinese spot, bar spot and now I have found my go to Mexican restaurant ?. Keep it up guys!!!“

“I love this place. Always a Riverside staple for us. The staff is nice, especially to the kids walking home from school when they stop for a slice and a boost. At least, that's what my 11yr old says. ? Always nice to know there are still good people.“

“Good Service and food too.“

“We had our wedding at Hearthside over the weekend and were completely blown away by how amazing the day went. The food was unbelievably delicious and the staff’s attention to detail was incredible! Planning everything with them was so simple and enjoyable. Every request was met with a yes. Even our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the space, food, and staff. We can’t thank everyone at Hearthside enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!“

“Excellent food quality, I tried the “New Bedford Scallop & Shrimp Risotto”, slightly hearty portion, very high quality on the palate and at the same time you can taste the flavors of the natural raw material without being “dirty” with seasonings or anything unnecessary. Cost in the American average of restaurants (the real ones), 35$ risotto. Exorbitant espresso cost, very long but not bad, $6“

“We just celebrated my birthday with friends there tonight and LOVED it!! Noah, our server, was absolutely fantastic! The food, delish!! The inside was gorgeous! We live an hour away and will come back!!! Highly recommend!!“

“Great service! Great Food! Wonderful service! My daughter and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously! Such a friendly and kind staff! If you need a bite to eat in a relaxing atmosphere, check it out!“

“Ordered a chicken pesto Stromboli and one of the reasons was the sun dried tomato’s. Unfortunately it came with regular tomatoes which made it watery. Sun-dried tomatoes are more expensive than plum tomatoes and the flavor is very different.if they were not available the server should have mentioned and the price should reflect the difference. Very disappointed and only had a couple bites.“

“Amazing place with amazing food! The fries were great and I recommend getting them with the Wiz. Unfortunately, we are from our of town, otherwise this would would be one to add to the rotation for sure!

The service was good as well as our waitress helped answer our questions and made sure we were always well taken care of while there.“

“I came here with my friend, and our server, Antonio, was such an awesome server! I went to get an appetizer (the O-M-cheese beef nachos), for the half off appetizers, and I didn’t realize it wasn’t part of the deal, but Antonio went out of his way to give me the nachos for half off anyway, and I didn’t even ask for it to be half off! Shout out to Antonio for his amazing service!“

“Freshly cooked dinner meals. Roasted chicken, bbq ribs, vegetables, different salads. All delicious. No shortages of food and staff. Staff is friendly“

“Absolutely delicious! Authentic! Worth a side trip any day! Customer Service was amazing, as well!!“

“love the food. I'm orginally from Tennessee but now live in Pennsylvania. Their food is the closest I've had to tasting like back home. the people are super friendly.“

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Foodwerx and the incredible experience they provided for our daughter’s Christening at our home! From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional service exceeded all of our expectations.

A special thank you to Roxanne, who was truly amazing throughout the entire planning process! She helped me curate the perfect menu, personally walked through our home to plan the layout and flow of the event, and coordinated everything from the tent and bar to glassware rentals. She was constantly checking in, keeping me updated on deliveries, and making sure every detail was taken care of. She was incredibly kind, responsive, and always just a text or phone call away. Her dedication made the entire planning process feel effortless!

On the day of the Christening, the entire Foodwerx team was outstanding. Everything was beautifully presented, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was impeccable. They even went above and beyond by decorating the food tables with beautiful pink accents to complement the theme of our daughter’s special day. It was such a thoughtful, personal touch that meant so much to us!

I was truly blown away by the professionalism and care shown by the entire Foodwerx team before, during, and even after our event. They made such an important day for our family absolutely beautiful and stress-free. I am so grateful to Roxanne and the entire team and would recommend Foodwerx a thousand times over! We will absolutely be using them again for future celebrations!“

“Great place! Drove an hour and a half to get here. 110% worth the drive. The South Philly was out of this world! If you get the chance to visit, you won’t be disappointed!“

“I love it here! I love that it’s close to home. The parking situation is the only thing I would say is an issue. Once the busyness starts to slow down I would say it will relax a bit on the parking and there will be more tables open but who knows! If you have an issue with anything please let a manager know, I had a problem with my food coming out wrong and the manager fixed it right away for me. Shakes are so good and I got the Orange Creamsicle. Never can go wrong with some fries and cheese on the side“

“Great service and environment. Thanks Angie“

“Wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Seafood tower the best part of this $300 meal for 3. Their mussels were good, but had better. Their red fish was delicious. Their keylime pie went in the garbage. Our salads came after the meal, Ceasars with bread crumbs no croutons and definitely no anchovy, which i find odd for a seafood place. I dine out quite a bit, this was mediocre at best. Wont be going back. Would consider it if they had a liquor license just for the tower.“

“Food was delicious and the portion sizes were great!“

“Recently went there with a group of 8 guys. The bartender (Princess) Diana was phenomenal! She couldn't do enough for us. Extremely energetic, nice and accommodating. Food was delicious (garlic parm wings, honey hot wings, fries and mini panzerattis). Snuck a piece of my buddies cheesesteak and I'm glad I did! Highly recommend Gleasons.“

“Definitely will be coming back. I got the lamb gyro. It was packed with tender, fresh lamb and the spicy sauce was the perfect heat.“

“What a sensational dining experience! We loved every course we had; a unique caesar salad (with grilled broccolini and fennel!), the "world's best hotdog" (a wagyu hotdog on a delicious buttery roll which truly was the world's best hotdog), truffle gnocchi mac 'n cheese, roasted peach confit duck, and barbecued chili lime pork. The S'mores cookie pie dessert was simply amazing! Service was exceptional (Kyle was the ideal server! polite, friendly, gracious and attentive - thank you so much). The staff is welcoming, the dining room is small and cozy, and everything about this local spot is charming. We will return for sure.“

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“Great selection, tasty food, good price“

“Great food and great service“

“We had dinner here for the first time on Sat, 11/12/22–what a wonderful experience! The staff was friendly and very helpful. We had muscles for our appetizer that were fresh and very tasty. We each had different entrees, one the salmon dish and the other chicken—both were amazing, with each of us saying we’d order our meal again or try the other one next time. Then dessert: one had the s’mores dessert and the other the chocolate bread pudding—we didn’t think we’d have room, but we made room, because both were excellent! Plus the chef said he’d be changing the menu every week—we can’t wait to go back!“

“Good fries😉Burger cooked as ordered and service excellent 💕“

“everything about this place makes you feel at home and the food is great“

“Everything we ordered was so fresh, portions so large we had to take a lot home. They even went to effort to find us tabbouleh when they thought it was sold out and was it delicious. Our party included one vegan, one vegetarian and one mainly veg. Special mention to the pita, a cloud of wonderfulness, and the ginger juice, a spicy, sweet, delicious treat. We'll be back soon!“

“I love this place. They have some of the freshest distinct cocktail that I’ve seen that hasn’t been from a fancy spot or a speakeasy. They usually have a special and or some fresh fish. Backdoor pizza is also outback🤫. Only drawback is whenever me and my lady come in one female barkeep seems to purposely avoid greeting us or serving us. We sit at the bar and she’ll stay away like she playing defense for Manchester United and then when one of her co workers takes care of us she speak to any new patrons that come in and sit near us. Not sure what that could be but otherwise 5 ⭐️’s.“

“Everything about my daughter’s bridal shower was perfect! The venue looked beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was excellent- so nice and friendly. Our guests were impressed with the venue and I’m sure they will recommend it to others, as will I. Thank you to Jackie and all the staff for making our experience exceptional.“

“It was kinda dead on a Wednesday, but after 3 bars and getting hungry stopped at Cheers Cafe on Westmoreland st in Port Richmond...for a pint...early enough they served food. Had a pint and some soup and OMG!!! Soup was amazing..made from scratch and was freaking delicious. Didn't even want to drink anymore wanted to just keep eating...Ordered crab balls to go...he he he!!! Then ordered whatever they had left with the soup...I am so enjoying my day off with the soup!!!! DEFINATELY A PLACE TO STOP FOR FOOD...SO YUMMY!!!“

“When here on a business dinner and it was delicious.
Location was very accessible to major highways, ample parking and great staff.
I ordered a filet mignon and it was delicious. The side of rice was also delicious.

The dessert could be shared with 2 to 3 people. It was massive, and I had the cheese cake.“

“Food was good. Atmosphere was nice for a visiting out-of-state police officer. Company stor offers a lot of Philly PD swag. Very "safe" environment. Will visit again the next time in town. Recommended for LEOs to add it to your list if in the area.“

“Yes, but make sure they get your order right, visited today for the first time in a while. My order (Stromboli) wasn’t correct but was acceptable…wife got a club, dry turkey and unevenly made. Manager took $4 off my Stromboli. Service was ok, we left disappointed in the food but not hungry…will be a while before we go back for another visit.“

“best country gravy ever.❤️“

“Never disappointed fast service family of 5 out in 40 mins no issues“

“Veteran love And Good meat Bravo Zulu“

“Great food and good service“

“Those cotton candy cosmos 😋 delicious“

“We were there last night for dinner and to see the band. What a pleasant experience ! Upon driving up didn’t know what to expect, our first time there. Friendly staff all around beginning with receptionist who gave us a little tour of the layout. Our server was so busy very pleasant and attentive, food was excellent, high quality and delicious. After dinner went to the outside bar where the band was performing. Again very pleasant and attentive servers. If you’ve been there you know, if not make plans to go. Thank you Union House for a very pleasant evening.“

“This is the best sandwich shop in the Philly area. It’s attached to the Home Depot store n Bustleton ave. It’s hard to believe there isn’t a line out the door. I believe it’s due to the large Ukrainian population in the area.“

“Grilly Cheese catered our block party, and they were a huge hit! The grilled cheese sandwiches were a crowd favorite, and their team brought great energy to the event. Everything was well-organized, making the day easy and enjoyable for everyone. Highly recommend them for any neighborhood gathering!“

“My server at the bar, his name is Rock Won was such a delight to have as A bartender he helped me navigate the menu Finding me delicious Choices that I would love also allow me to understand that pork will not be served on my mashed potatoes. He made me one of the best drinks in my life. The food was absolutely delicious. He understood customer service he understood, patience and he understood that a person in my age needs help picking out the menu. Thank you Rock won for just being such a beautiful person working with Applebee’s.“

“Good food, great time playing bingo“