We were seated immediately at a spacious booth. Lighting is at a comfortable relaxed level, not to bright or dark. Floors and tables are very clean. Service is excellent, a very welcoming and inviting atmosphere. All the staff here are very cheerful. I started with a bowl of clam chowder. It is very thick and creamy, very much like a stew, loaded with clam, potato and celery with ham or bacon. The flavor was spot on with all the clam chunks and potatoes. Not overly seasoned, this chowder could be a contest winner. The Smoky Cheddar Burger is on a brioche bun and has 2 slices thick bacon, lettuce, fresh tomato and onion. Beef is thick and flavorful, nicely seasoned with an excellent char. Combined with the huge pile of fries, this was a very filling meal. The breakfast burrito is heavy! This thing is packed with a generous amount of egg, sausage and cheese. The side of fresh fruit is also actually very fresh. Just a great experience overall in the Red River Cafe. read more

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Chicken fried steak breakfast which they call Bigfoot breakfast was awesome. And our server Sylvia's was fantastic and my boyfriend is especially loved the Bacon wrapper smoked salmon jalapeno poppers. read more

Red River Cafe - Jake and Char the unstoppable Duo!!! - Burgers Near Me - Ferndale, Washington

Excellent service and tasty food. The beer selection was local, cold, and responsibly priced. The Cobb Salad was loaded with the typical ingredients. The fish and chips had a 9" piece of fish and we had our choice of potato. The baked potato was good. B-52 for dessert ended the meal nicely! Enjoy! read more

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The food was good, but not great if you're at the casino, it's a good choice though Keep an eye out for their monthly specials also read more

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I've been here long time ago and I can say that foods are still awesome,place still neat and well maintained with an excellent service. read more

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Wait staff was friendly and efficient. They recommended the club over the French drip. Waiter came back with our food. They apologize but they were going on break but thanked us for coming in. At least we knew he was on lunch and didn't disappear read more

Red River Cafe - Club sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Ferndale, Washington

I go to the cafe often. I am at the casino a lot (gambling). I've seen the cafe make several major changes over the last ten years. The food has always been very good, not great, but good. I've come to depend on the offerings. Last week, I had the prime rib (offered every day after 5:00pm) I don't think it was really PRIME rib, but it was very good. I would do it again. The service is consistently attentive and the space is always clean and comfortable. It is an added bonus, that with a "Players Card", a person gets a discount! Nice! read more

Red River Cafe - Generous slab of beef, baked potato: sour cream, bacon bits, green onions. Huge side salad. Horse radish, au jus. All for $20. - Burgers Near Me - Ferndale, Washington

Food was good. Clam chowder is as good as I've ever had. However, the service left a lot to be desired. Food came out cold. Chowder came after the meal. One person got the wrong plate and another didn't get his until halfway through. Ambiance was ok. read more

This restaurant changed their Chef & menu in April 2024. The food quality has gone up exponentially. I've had the halibut (pan seared and ale battered), sampler, smokehouse burger, grilled steak sandwich, shrimp Sautee & of course the clam chowder. Service could've been better but you gotta understand what you're working with. The managers Vidal & Jay are very hands on and helpful making sure everything is done right. The specials were always good at the old Red River so I'm sure they'll be fine at the new one. The new Red River also has way more seating so hopefully this will cut wait time down on busy nights. The old Red River Cafe would've gotten 3.5 from me So if you haven't been here in a while I suggest you give it another shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised read more

Red River Cafe - Grilled Steak Sandwich with Mac N Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Ferndale, Washington

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I'm a little surprised to see the overall rating average under a 4 at Red River, especially compared to a lot of the much less desirable restaurants in the area with higher ratings that are just terrible. I don't gamble but I do come here probably about once a month just to eat. The prime rib is delicious! It's not the most aged cut that you might get from a really fancy steakhouse, but trust me, it is still darn good, and definitely enough to keep me coming back on repeat (and I am admittedly a bit snobby about my steaks). Portions are excellent here. The burgers and breakfasty items are also really good, they just need to swap out whipped margarine to whipped butter, because margarine is gross. They do have little butter packets though, so be sure to ask if you hate margarine as much as I do. I also got a cold baked potato once so I now just get the mashed potatoes, which btw are excellent and always hot. Got a cheesecake to go once from the Barista there too, surprisingly good, not too sweet and very creamy. Overall the food is definitely worth coming back for, good quality, large portions, and very fair prices. Honestly my only real gripe about the place is that customer service is sort of hit or miss, sometimes service is great but other times the staff looks either miserable or they're just completely aloof, (not rude or anything, but it can be a bit of a downer). I'll still be back for sure though! read more

I stopped by here because it's where my boyfriend works, but don't worry, despite my love for him, I will not be biased! Thankfully I don't have to be, this place was awesome. My mom loved her reuben, and my aloha sandwich was fresh and well grilled. I also got an eclair after dinner and it was incredibly inexpensive but also delicious, fluffy, and light! The service also needs to be mentioned. Our waitress, Bella, was incredibly attentive, pleasant, and on top of everything. If you're looking for a great inexpensive place to eat between slots or blackjack, make your way here! read more

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This is a small quaint place. The menu is small but covers all kinds of food... The building is old, and has high ceilings. The staff was friendly and full of recommendations. The service was great, the price was fair, and the food was excellent. Definitely worth the trip to here... read more

Came here for Thanksgiving dinner and am really impressed. The turkey dinner was fantastic and a reasonable price. Came with two thick slices of turkey breast, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and stuffing, with side of cranberry sauce. Turkey was nice and tender, covered with gravy. Potatoes were real and not instant, could taste and feel the potatoes as was eating them. Very thankful for the employees that worked on Thanksgiving, many thanks! read more

Red River never disappoints. We had a fun night at the Silver Reef Resort. The Red River has the comfort food you need after a night of living it up. Funny thing is after we ordered I looked up my year old review and discovered we ordered the very same thing a year ago. Crazy. Must be good. We will return soon trust me on that. read more

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The service was very good. Server was nice. Food came out quickly. My salad was really good. I got the Buffalo chicken salad. My husband got the All American Burger and he liked it. Was pretty good all in all. read more

Good place to have a bite while in the casino. They offer an extensive menu with rotating monthly specials. Food is just mediocre at a reasonable price. The burgers look good and the food is plentiful. Service tends to be slow all the time. read more

The waitress was sooo great the day we came. We had a group of 12 (6 kids included) and she sat us outside, took our orders, provided plates for sharing and was overall a delight. Food was great and enough to share a plate for 2. Would definitely come back if in the area read more

I was hangry and decided to try the Red River Cafe. I have not eaten there since pre- COVID. Well......let me tell ya....WORST meal I've had in my life! Their menu is nothing like it once was. AND whoever gave the review about the great new chef must never eat there on Sundays. I had the Famous ale battered fish and chips. Fish was supposed to be halibut. The fish I was served WAS NOT halibut! It was mushy and tasted like tilapia. Instead of fries, I opted for a baked potato. The potato was hard and lukewarm. The single packet of butter I received was frozen so would not melt on my lukewarm potato. The crust on the fish was crispy. The only good thing about the meal! The coleslaw offering was inedible. Unless you like purple cabbage soaked in vinegar! There were perhaps 8 people in the whole restaurant and I counted 7 personnel including the guy who was pretending to be a cook. I asked for water when I ordered my meal. My server passed by me 3vtimes and didn't notice he had not brought me my water. The fourth time, I practically had8 to trip him to get him to stop so I could ask for my water. Bottom line.. Don't waste your money at the Red River Cafe. Food and service is HORRIBLE!!! You are better off taking the $ 20 and trying your luck with a slot machine! read more

Had the wings!!! Wow nice and juicy and Lots of Meat on the wings too! The French Dip was great and service was awesome! Little young lady named Darlene read more

Easy to eat meals, you will not choke on the price, as they are more affordable than any of the other sit down burger joints in the area. As many places the lack of staffing creates a little slower service, but we like to order ours to go and to sit in the bar and watch some of games in the sports book. Sometimes we even call ahead to make that happen. Basically you get a $17 burger for $11. Why not? read more

Red River Cafe - A delicious beverage in the bar! - Burgers Near Me - Ferndale, Washington

Decent food at an affordable price! My significant other and I dined at Red River twice during our "holiday weekend" stay at Silver Reef Casino. Quick seating. Attentive staff. Great service. Dinner of fancy grilled 5 cheese sandwich and fries did not disappoint. Hot and gooey goodness. Breakfast was a mushroom and cheese omelette with toast and fruit. This is the most filled omelette that I've had in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Skip the orange juice, not so good. Each meal, including tip was around$30. Not too shabby. Be sure to show your player's card for an extra discount. read more

Went there tonight for their Fri-Sat Prime Rib dinner, very tasty, and only $22.00! Salad, well-seasoned, tender meat, generous portion, and tasty mashed potatoes, baby carrots. A great deal and great service. Their menu has changed since Covid, and we will return for some interesting menu items. I felt safe there--distanced tables and booths, all the help in masks, as well as patrons. No cigarette smell at all since smokers have been banished to another building altogether-- much appreciated. read more

Great classic diner cooking service was great and prices very reasonable, also can order drinks from the full bar adjacent to the restaurant. read more

Had lunch here today and it was a very nice experience. I had a turkey bacon sandwich and wife had mac and cheese.Both dishes tasted good and were brought out in a timely manner. Ample portions. Server was excellent-friendly and brought refills to the table without being asked. We will definitely return. read more

You have to navigate your way through the smokey casino. All the way to the back to find the cafe nestled in the rear of the building Red River Cafe has a burger special for a month. This month is the Big Kahuna. The is a 1/2 Pound beef burger with ham, pineapple, and cheese, with all the fixings. This burger screams taste of Hawaii. Sweet, and yet very robust. It comes with some very thick curly fries, that have a lot of flavors. This place may be a bit out of the way, and it is so worth the effort. I'll be back for more. You should find this a really great meal if you are hungry! read more

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This will be the first and last time I eat here. I started eatng my order of sweet potato fries on my way home and bit into a fry with dish soap on it. It caused me to gag. I called and spoke to the manager who tried to say it was in my head. Not only was I poisoned with chemicals, but do not expect management to care for their customers. read more

Second time here with my friends because the first was awesome. Ordered Reuben, club, two burgers. Service was timely. Natalya was friendly, courteous, and efficient. Of course, we will be back! read more

The Reef burger add bacon is super good. The clam chowder is always good too. I wish they would bring back the blackened salmon burger.

went here the night before and had good service. showed up today and waited a bit longer than expected. got my burger and my cheese literally slid off into the plate. nothing left on the burger. brought it to the servers attention and merely got a haphazard apology and a "we will make it again" and walked away. at that point I was done and asked for the bill for my drink. When the manager came up, I asked if she knew why I was leaving and she acted completely uninterested. I explained and she appeared even more uninterested. It was so disappointing and I was so hungry so I bought gas station food outside the casino. Eat at your own risk read more

We went there for breakfast this past weekend during the Casino's annual car show. It was a busy breakfast morning for the restaurants and the wait time, 30 minutes was accepted and we waited. It was worth the wait, but we opted for lunch. I noticed the BLT right off the bat, having recently having had a terribly disappointing experience with my last BLT at a place down in Conway, WA. As I pondered this predicament and wondered if I should try it, my husband, who had witnessed the previous BLT fiasco, suggested I should try it and see it it could make up for the last one. And so I did. Happy I did because they made a top notch BLT with lots of bacon. By lots I mean it was sticking out the sides. It was Hempler's. There was green leaf lettuce and it was fresh. Lots of tomato. The fries were good, but the tartar sauce wasn't my preferred tasting tartar sauce so I didn't like it, but that's on me, I'm picky about tartar sauce. My son had the same thing, but w/potato salad. He said the salad was good, but not as good as mine (that's because it was my Mom's). My husband had the patty melt. He said it was pretty good and that it had onions on it w/melted cheese and it was ground beef and served as a sandwich. He enjoyed it and had fries. Coffee was tasty and service was friendly. We'll return. read more

Waited for a long time at the front counter. Servers appear to be taught to look down and ignore potential waiting customers. After many minutes we just sat down. We had to hail a waitress after serving all the tables around us. Finally received our food and, frankly after dining here often in the past, was awful and served in a plastic basket. The Burger was probably 7" high and tasteless. But no consideration was given to the eater as to how to cut it into workable portions. Absolutely not at all impressed with who ever runs this place. read more

Twice in a row, when I have ordered to-go, the clam chowder is not with my order and I have to ask for it. And I am not given a roll or oyster crackers with it. Twice. In. A. Row. The food is good. I want to keep coming back. I even tip when I pay. I don't understand what the problem is. read more

When you forget cheese on my French dip and then you go microwave it and make it tough and microwave my pickle even. Terrible service, terrible personalities from the employees. Never again. read more

Not a good night for the RRC...food was pretty awful and service was poor at best. Really thought casinos went out of their way to make the dining experience one that would bring you back. Not today! read more

Prices are fair food is okay service was friendly. We ordered dinners that came with rolls but we had to ask for them? All the other tables got them right away? Onion rings had to be sent back they were soggy, the second time they were good though. Chicken fried steak and garlic mashed potatoes were good. Steak and prawns were cooked exactly as ordered. read more

Had a couple of really good dinners here. Great burgers and French dip. Good prices. I'll keep going back here

Nothing has been done to improve, or should we say "create" service in this cafe. We were there for breakfast with only one other patron in the entire cafe. Required 45 minutes for us to receive our standard order of eggs, hash browns, sausage, etc. Totally absurd. Had the same experience about a year ago. Absolutely will never go back, even if the food is free. Apparently the cook doesn't give a rap and must be related to the management by the fact he still has a job. Same goes for the waitresses. read more