This is our favorite place to eat in Medicine Park! Cannot beat the views and shade in the outdoor dining area!! Oh! and the food is great too!! Our waitresses have always been great! Love the vibe of this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I DONT reccomend this place! 1/5 stars I recently moved to Oklahoma and discovered this beautiful little café by the river. I fell in love with the outdoor patio—there are plenty of tables and single stools that overlook the water. The atmosphere is peaceful, and I really enjoyed the corn nuggets, burgers, and salads. I’ve been excited to share this spot with visiting friends and family. When my parents came into town, my boyfriend and I rented a house in Medicine Park for the weekend with them. One of the things I looked forward to most was bringing them to this café with a breath taking view of the river. We walked over on a busy Saturday around 11:30 a.m. and waited just outside the entrance of the front door and patio to be seated. We stood calmly and out of the way, chatting quietly. As soon as the hostess, Erin, noticed my dad, she spoke loudly and sharply: “Please walk all the way inside and speak to the hostess to be seated.” There was no greeting or friendliness. Just an irritated tone and an implication that he had done something wrong. She then oddly brought him back outside through the same door where we all met for our table—making it clear this was more about correcting him than helping us. The tone felt unnecessarily condescending. We were all caught off guard but stayed polite. She took us to a table in the middle of the patio, in full sun. We kindly asked if we could sit by the river to experience everything I had talked about. Erin replied (again sharply), “No, we can’t do that—it’s not fair to the servers. This section has to be seated next.” There was no attempt to be understanding or accommodating. It was made very clear that our comfort and experience was less important than their seating policy. My mom gently asked if we could sit at a shaded table within the same section we were told we had to sit in. Erin rolled her eyes, scoffed, and muttered something under her breath. Then walked away without any eye contact. It was deeply embarrassing and uncomfortable. I couldnt believe how she just treated my mother. I nearly asked to speak to a manager right then, but we were trying to salvage the visit. After we sat down, my mom noticed Erin and another employee behind the hostess stand staring directly at our table, speaking with visibly annoyed expressions. While we couldn’t hear them, the body language and expressions were unmistakable taking into consideration that we were one of 2 tables on opposite sides of the patio. It added a layer of anxiety that made my mom hesitant to even walk inside to use the restroom. I had to reassure her and offer to walk with her in case there were further issues. I felt heartbroken that something meant to be special had become so upsetting and made my mother that uncomfortable. I have no idea why we were treated this way, but the entire experience felt dismissive and unwelcoming. Erin’s behavior set the tone for the visit and left a lasting negative impression. My parents are incredibly kind and understanding people, and none of us were rude or demanding. We made reasonable requests and were met with hostility every step of the way. To the management and owner: I truly hope you see this and take it seriously. This employee’s conduct was not just unprofessional—it was unkind and immature. It reflects poorly on a business that otherwise has a beautiful atmosphere and good food. I regularly recommend local businesses to my clients, but I will not be recommending this one after this experience
hdthomas1964
I absolutely loved meeting the staff at Riverside Cafe! I came in at 845pm to get two cups of coffee and fried apple pie. This was the only place I found opened late that had coffee. It was delicious and freshly brewed.
dela st.john
Some of the best fried okra i have had in a very long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chase DeMoss
The food took a while to get out. It was okay at best. The waitress and staff were nice but that was the only redeemable quality
It was amazing, a bit pricey but that's ok when the food and service is that good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Byrne
Inattentive server and run of the mill food. Nice patio on the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Rylee Kay
This was our second time here from out of town! Carter was an amazing server!! The food was so good(:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Singular Vision Productions & Contracting
I don’t know how this place doesn’t have 5-stars. The service, food, atmosphere… EVERYTHING was amazing. Our party had burgers, catfish and sides and everything was delicious!
Great restaurant in Medicine Park! We did wait a while to get a table, but when we did everything was great! Huge portions and pretty views!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alexis McKenzie
My husband and I dined in almost daily since the River Side Cafe was walking distance from our AirBnB during our stay at Medicine Park. The food was great, and the service was spectacular.
Britney served us every time we dined in, she was awesome! Will come back when we visit again for our anniversary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacy
Our waitress kersten was awesome and the steak nachos were great too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oklahoma PO'Boy
Robert Booth
Great burger, kind waitstaff and a nice view of the bridge and creek. Perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Blue
I sat outside on the patio overlooking the river with my two dogs to grab a bite for lunch. The waitress was extremely friendly and brought my pups water without even being asked. I chose the Bama chicken sandwich and fries and was not disappointed! The chicken was tender and crispy while the gravy gave it a pop of flavor. The fries were crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make it a point to stop here again! Especially because that jalapeno popper burger sounds amazing 🤤
This is our favorite place to eat in Medicine Park! Cannot beat the views and shade in the outdoor dining area!! Oh! and the food is great too!! Our waitresses have always been great! Love the vibe of this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I DONT reccomend this place! 1/5 stars I recently moved to Oklahoma and discovered this beautiful little café by the river. I fell in love with the outdoor patio—there are plenty of tables and single stools that overlook the water. The atmosphere is peaceful, and I really enjoyed the corn nuggets, burgers, and salads. I’ve been excited to share this spot with visiting friends and family. When my parents came into town, my boyfriend and I rented a house in Medicine Park for the weekend with them. One of the things I looked forward to most was bringing them to this café with a breath taking view of the river. We walked over on a busy Saturday around 11:30 a.m. and waited just outside the entrance of the front door and patio to be seated. We stood calmly and out of the way, chatting quietly. As soon as the hostess, Erin, noticed my dad, she spoke loudly and sharply: “Please walk all the way inside and speak to the hostess to be seated.” There was no greeting or friendliness. Just an irritated tone and an implication that he had done something wrong. She then oddly brought him back outside through the same door where we all met for our table—making it clear this was more about correcting him than helping us. The tone felt unnecessarily condescending. We were all caught off guard but stayed polite. She took us to a table in the middle of the patio, in full sun. We kindly asked if we could sit by the river to experience everything I had talked about. Erin replied (again sharply), “No, we can’t do that—it’s not fair to the servers. This section has to be seated next.” There was no attempt to be understanding or accommodating. It was made very clear that our comfort and experience was less important than their seating policy. My mom gently asked if we could sit at a shaded table within the same section we were told we had to sit in. Erin rolled her eyes, scoffed, and muttered something under her breath. Then walked away without any eye contact. It was deeply embarrassing and uncomfortable. I couldnt believe how she just treated my mother. I nearly asked to speak to a manager right then, but we were trying to salvage the visit. After we sat down, my mom noticed Erin and another employee behind the hostess stand staring directly at our table, speaking with visibly annoyed expressions. While we couldn’t hear them, the body language and expressions were unmistakable taking into consideration that we were one of 2 tables on opposite sides of the patio. It added a layer of anxiety that made my mom hesitant to even walk inside to use the restroom. I had to reassure her and offer to walk with her in case there were further issues. I felt heartbroken that something meant to be special had become so upsetting and made my mother that uncomfortable. I have no idea why we were treated this way, but the entire experience felt dismissive and unwelcoming. Erin’s behavior set the tone for the visit and left a lasting negative impression. My parents are incredibly kind and understanding people, and none of us were rude or demanding. We made reasonable requests and were met with hostility every step of the way. To the management and owner: I truly hope you see this and take it seriously. This employee’s conduct was not just unprofessional—it was unkind and immature. It reflects poorly on a business that otherwise has a beautiful atmosphere and good food. I regularly recommend local businesses to my clients, but I will not be recommending this one after this experience
I absolutely loved meeting the staff at Riverside Cafe! I came in at 845pm to get two cups of coffee and fried apple pie. This was the only place I found opened late that had coffee. It was delicious and freshly brewed.
Some of the best fried okra i have had in a very long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food took a while to get out. It was okay at best. The waitress and staff were nice but that was the only redeemable quality
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Very good hamburger and very friendly staff.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Bama Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich, Okie Burger
It was amazing, a bit pricey but that's ok when the food and service is that good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inattentive server and run of the mill food. Nice patio on the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
This was our second time here from out of town! Carter was an amazing server!! The food was so good(:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t know how this place doesn’t have 5-stars. The service, food, atmosphere… EVERYTHING was amazing. Our party had burgers, catfish and sides and everything was delicious!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free Options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great restaurant in Medicine Park! We did wait a while to get a table, but when we did everything was great! Huge portions and pretty views!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My husband and I dined in almost daily since the River Side Cafe was walking distance from our AirBnB during our stay at Medicine Park. The food was great, and the service was spectacular.
Britney served us every time we dined in, she was awesome! Will come back when we visit again for our anniversary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waitress kersten was awesome and the steak nachos were great too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oklahoma PO'Boy
Great burger, kind waitstaff and a nice view of the bridge and creek. Perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I sat outside on the patio overlooking the river with my two dogs to grab a bite for lunch. The waitress was extremely friendly and brought my pups water without even being asked. I chose the Bama chicken sandwich and fries and was not disappointed! The chicken was tender and crispy while the gravy gave it a pop of flavor. The fries were crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make it a point to stop here again! Especially because that jalapeno popper burger sounds amazing 🤤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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