On the River Restaurant & Catering

$ • Seafood, Southern, Caterers

Hours:
919 W 2nd St, Freeport
(979) 233-1352

About On the River Restaurant & Catering

On the River Restaurant & Catering offers delicious American comfort food with generous portions and reasonable prices. Guests enjoy dishes like fried catfish, shrimp, and the famous cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet, which is often praised as the best and fluffiest. The greens are seasoned to perfection, and the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. The restaurant is very accommodating, especially for those with food allergies such as gluten-free options, including gluten-free shrimp. Service is friendly and quick, with attentive staff ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities and the owner’s personal attention. The restaurant is conveniently located near the dock, making it a popular spot for travelers waiting for their dive boat. Overall, On the River provides great food, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere, making it a must-visit whenever in the area.

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293 ratings
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Food
4.4
Atmosphere
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Service
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Delicious food! Amazing fluffy and tasty homemade cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet. The best greens you’ll ever eat! They are seasoned to perfection. We have fried catfish and shrimp. They were incredible and fresh. We will be back soon. Very reasonable prices. Friendly staff and quick service.

Great service and food. Definitely recommend.

Absolutely fabulous food. You gotta try the fried pickles! UHHHHHH-MAZING!
Nice ambience, wonderful server(Anna) and friendly owner!!

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 2PM
Tuesday 11AM - 2PM
Wednesday 11AM - 2PM
Thursday 11AM - 8PM
Friday 11AM - 8PM
Saturday 11AM - 8PM
Sunday Closed
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