Very local place. High ceilings, great people watching, menu has nice collection of food that…read moretaste La great. Nice bar setup, small bit has gastropub vibes. Attentive staff, everyone stops by to ask if you need anything. Owner/mgr stops by to shake hands. Personable.

The venue is great. The location is perfect. The burgers are yuck…read more We had dinner here as a family of four on an early Friday night (tonight). There was no wait. We sat outside and enjoyed the scenery. It is a beautiful location right next to the River District. There's a lovely park, splash pad, and playground right along the Dan River. We were so stoked to eat right there. The interior of the restaurant was so fun. We loved the decorations. Books everywhere! The server was ok at first. But when we were done, I did not like how she presented me the check. She just quickly flashed me an amount on a screen, and then hid the screen. I asked if I could pay cash and she accepted it but did not bring me a check even then. We ordered 3 burgers that sounded really good. Such a disappointment. The burger meat in each was shaped perfectly and was as hard as a hockey puck. They appeared to be cooked medium but the meat was tough and gristly. I have no idea how they got all the burgers the exact, uniform hockey puck shape. They must be like those frozen ones you can get at Costco. But $17.95 for a frozen hockey puck? At one point, while my kids were telling me how gross the patties were, while my husband and I told them they had to eat them to go play on the playground, I flagged the server down and asked what type of meat it was. She said beef. However, it did not taste like beef. Thank goodness for all the toppings because if they were plain burgers, they would have been inedible. We were so hungry though so we ate what we could. Notably, the buns also tasted cheap like they had just come out of a stale grocery store deli bag. The seasoned fries, sweet potato fries, the homemade ranch and ketchup, and salad with homemade vinaigrette were ok. After we left, I added up what we ordered again and realized she must have charged me an extra $12 to swap out a veggie patty for a beef patty. I was not told there would be an upcharge so felt a little swindled, especially with how she presented the check. I wish I had kept the veggie patty though, because it probably would have been better. Also my kid who had said the burgers were so gross puked right after we left and immediately felt much better and enjoyed 2 hours on the playground. My other kid was jealous of the other one puking. Like you can't make this kind of stuff up. This spot has so much potential. I would honestly hope to visit again just to chill outside but would not ever eat the burgers.

Good food always & smiling faces They always busy but…read morealways smiling. Love the homemade chips.

The food and the service here is excellent. Their Cold slaw is absolutely delicious their hot dogs…read morecheese burgers are scrumptious.

I had work travel this week to Pittsylvania County, VA. This is my 1st Danville, VA or even…read morePittsylvania County Yelp review. I'm writing this while back in Danville for my work travel specifically today Thursday, September 10. My girlfriend & I made more of a vacation out of this from Sunday, 9/6 to Sunday, 9/13. We spent one night at an old friend of mine in Raleigh, NC and got to her parent's Smith Mountain Lake house in Franklin County on Monday night. We drove through Danville on Monday evening. I wanted BBQ or southern, but it was Labor Day & some places were closed on Monday anyway. We drove by Ka Cafe, and they were closed. We didn't want to waste much time looking for another restaurant or drive that far as we were hungry. We saw River District had good reviews and just went with that. It's a huge brick building looked like an old industrial building in the past. I parallel parked behind someone else, but there were also plenty of spots in their parking lot. We were confused as we saw 2 entrances, but we followed another customer in. We asked the friendly host about the 2 entrances, and he said I'll show you. The left entrance we went in was by the standard bar area with a mix of high top tables, booths, & the bar itself. The right side had another bar with bar seating, bowling alley, & games. We chose the standard one as we figured the other side seemed like it could get hectic. I also asked him if they had any specialties like southern foods, and he said it's more of standard burgers, sandwiches, & wings. Although I had my heart set on southern food or BBQ, I settled as we were hungry and didn't want to waste more time. Our server was very nice and efficient. I saw that their specialties were starred on their menu. I asked her recommendations too. Per the stars, her recommendation, & my gut I went with the hot honey chicken sandwich fried and upgraded to sweet potato fries for $2 more. My girlfriend was craving a standard burger & got the standard fries. Wow, excellent hot honey chicken & sweet potato fries. The bun was nicely buttered for extra flavoring. I tried a bite of my g/f fries & she tried my sweet potato. We liked on own more. Likewise, a bite of her burger, which I could tell was good quality, but I liked my hot honey chicken more. And she thought mine was good but liked her burger more. She came around to check on us a few times, getting water refills. My girlfriend & I had a discussion of another restaurant we were just at 2 days earlier relatively close to home in Maryland. She said I bet she asks if we want dessert or need anything else before slapping the bill down, which the MD restaurant did. Server came around to ask if we needed anything else, which we said no. Then, she came back with the bill and went above & beyond asking if we wanted to go cups of water. Perhaps, we could tell we were travelers as we didn't have a southern accent and wanted to provide southern hospitality, which we don't really get back home in MD. Restaurant & restroom was also clean. Overall, this was an excellent choice as both host & server was friendly and great food!

Came in on a Tuesday night with my best friend for the $5 burger deal, which is a solid start. Just…read moreknow you are getting their standard burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and fries. Simple and classic. We both made a few tweaks. She skipped the onions, added ketchup and mustard, and got a side salad. I kept mine simple with no ketchup or mustard. Food came out fast. Appetizer and burgers hit the table in just over five minutes, which was impressive. The burgers were good. Not over the top, but juicy and worth the price. The only miss was the bun. It was cold and could have used a quick toast or at least some heat. The house salad was fresh with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheese, and croutons. I tried to swap my fries for sweet potato fries and ended up getting both, so no complaints there. Just know the sweet potato fries count as extra. Fries came out hot and stayed hot. The sweet potato fries had a nice balance, not soggy, not too hard. The corn fritters were the standout. Crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside. Service from Amber or Shannon was great. Attentive, friendly, and helpful. The only slowdown came at the end. It took longer to get the check than it did to receive the food. The space is in a reclaimed industrial building with exposed brick and high ceilings. Very large and open with plenty of room for groups and events. There is a main dining area, a busy bar, and a separate section with bowling lanes. The crowd was mixed. Families, couples, groups, people at the bar, even a few on laptops. Plenty of TVs and music, but it stays at a manageable level. Accessibility is decent with a lift available. Parking is nearby street or lot parking. Overall, a fun, casual place with strong value, especially on Tuesday nights. Must order: Corn fritters Heads up: Buns may come out cold and sweet potato fries are an extra

The brother and I were in town for a race at Martinsville speedway. The Steak was cooked Perfectly…read more Very Polite and professional staff. We eat outside and the View was Beautiful You have to try the Raspberry Berry Cobbler w vanilla ice cream It's So Good!!

While spending the weekend with my sister in Danville, she introduced me to Cotton at River…read moreDistrict Mill. We sat at the bar, where the hospitality was just as memorable as the food. The bartenders were friendly, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. The menu is small but thoughtfully curated. The hush puppies were fantastic, and while my meal was good, I have to admit I left with a little food envy after hearing everyone rave about the Brussels sprouts! They also offer outdoor seating and a private event space downstairs. The cocktails were a bit on the pricey side, but the cozy atmosphere, great service, and local charm made it well worth the visit. I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm ordering those Brussels sprouts.

My husband's family is originally from Danville so for years he's been bragging about how this…read moreplace hasn't beat hotdogs in the world. I finally got to try it and it was pretty tasty. I am not sure why it was red but it was delicious. My only complaint is that our order took forever. Next time we will call it in.

Great food but if you need to call an order in, forget it! I can never get an answer!read more

We were in Danville for our 2nd Martin Family reunion and when we arrived we decided to find…read moresomething to eat. We decided on BBQ and found the Checkered Pig!! This place was the bomb!! They actually made pork rinds from scratch and deep fried them and they are still sizzling when they were brought to the table!! The bbq was so tender and the brisket melt in your mouth! Our server was very nice and accommodating! I highly recommend this place for the bbq and else!!

Dry brisket, dollar store mac & cheese had some half melted cheese on it (not baked or smoked) and…read morethe baked beans were mediocre. all lacked seasoning and spice. No sauces were at the table. You had to ask for them and they were cleaning up sauces? at a random table in the middle of the restaurant.

I grew up eating the food at this wonderful place Ruben Moore was like a member of my family My…read moregrandfather Charlie (Red) Hinton use to loan him his lawnmower to cut lawns in the Westover community where we grew up. My late dad Bill Hinton told me these stories. I absolutely love Ruben and his food..

Passing through here and found this place and it was great! Such a small and quaint spot. Very…read morecasual, the servers are super nice. You seat yourself when you come in, wherever you can find a spot. The menu is straightforward and the prices are reasonable. I ordered the BLT with onion rings, and my friend got the hot hamburger with fries. Everything came out fresh and hot, and very quickly. I would love to come back and try their breakfast! It looked like it was pretty good. Lunch for the both of us came out to around 20 dollars, which is awesome. Hope to come back to eat again!

Came in about 8:45 on a Wednesday night, place wasn't very busy. Three people at the front…read morecounter, 2 of them looking at the chart trying to decide where to put our party of 5. The other person couldn't bother to look up from their phone. After about 7 or 8 minutes of mumbling amongst themselves, they combined 2 table for us. The server got our drinks in a reasonable time frame, but took 3 reminders for one of our party to get the bbq sauce they requested. I'm never did get the ranch I had asked about. Food arrived in a decent time, nobody had any complaints, so that was good. The only other time we saw our server was when she asked if we needed anymore drinks? By that time we had finished our food and were waiting on our tickets. We seemed to be the people in our section, so not sure what the issue was? Oh well, guess that is why we don't go here often.

I went on a Friday then again on Saturday evening both times our party of 4 arrived and got seated…read morequickly. They were busy but were moving quickly. I had visited the Greensboro location regularly and really enjoyed it. The food here was good beer cold but restrooms were nasty. Both days restrooms looked like they were never cleaned. They smelled of iron and toilet paper all over floor. There were 2 people that worked standing in men's complaining about kitchen. Just wanted to leave if they don't keep area you see clean what does kitchen look like?

We took a daytrip to Danville to visit friends and treated them to burgers at Shannies. They…read moreassured us that Shannies has the best burgers in town. We arrived 4pm on a Saturday, which worked out well because seating is limited due to pandemic capacity limitations. We were quickly seated and greeted by Lindsay, our server. She was friendly but our service was inconsistent. We ordered the following: TNT burger-lived up to its name, Classic cheeseburger, Peanut butter burger-quirky but good, Wings, 3 orders of fries. Orders came out in 3 different stages: 1) TNT and sketchy looking fries 2) Classic cheeseburger & Pb burger, 2 fry orders. 3) Wing. Burgers were as advertised, fantastic! Fries were subpar and service was lacking coordination. Prices are reasonable $7.99-$10.99, fries are an extra $1.99 per serving. Save your $ and skip the fries. Bottom line-Great burgers but eveything else is suspect. (Sidenote-Could not find their sanitation grade)

We had the drunken burger. Also had a few beers and a purple rain drink, which is very tasty. Iread more

I came here for a late breakfast at 10am on a Friday. It had a nice crowd but there were still a…read morefew available tables. It's a seat-yourself environment. I was immediately met with a smile and the coffee I ordered was served hot and promptly. I got a two egg breakfast with sausage, my sides were baked apples and fresh tomatoe slices. I also opted for toast over a biscuit. Everything was great. The people were all nice, and the place was clean and well lit. Highly recommended l.

One of my favs. It's consistent and good diner food. The service is friendly, and they're usually…read morepretty quick. When we're visiting family in Danville, we always end up here at least once.