This unassuming restaurant is a desert gem. I always make it a point to dine here when passing through Yuma. This was my 5th visit since 2010. Easy to miss , especially at night. But what you'll find is a 5 star restaurant once you step inside. They have patio dining as well as tables inside. Each meal is prepared and plated with culinary skill. On this day, I had the curry shrimp and veggies. A sort of deconstructed Thai yellow curry dish. The plating made all the difference. The plate was served with a shaped mound of rice in the middle, with sauteed vegetables around the edges, green beans, carrots, zucchinis, onions, peppers and 8 shrimp placed around the plate on top of the veggies. The Yellow curry was poured over the rice for a unique plating. The shrimp were cooked nicely and everything was delicious. I have never had a disappointing meal in this place. I sat near the front door and had a duel with a relentless fly for a while that was a little annoying. But hey, sometime we deal with things in life for the greater good. A top notch , do not miss restaurant in my book and I recommend to everyone I know. This day I purposely left my phone in the car so I could take a real break on my drive from San Diego to Tucson. read more

We had dinner here tonight and it was on a neighbor's recommendation. We are new to Yuma and took our new neighbors out to dinner to get to know them better and thank them for all their recent help. There were 4 of us. The restaurant is clean and has a nice feel. I gave the girl who seated us my credit card and asked her to charge us as it was our treat. (At the end of our dinner, our waitress handed our neighbors the bill with our credit card.... It was uncomfortable and awkward). We were given each a slice of bread (very good). We each ordered a cocktail and chatted for a bit. We ordered the following: a seafood gumbo, fettuccine seafood Alfredo, pesto pasta, and a pesto pasta with shrimp, a Cesar salad and a spinach salad. It took awhile to get our food. The spinach salad was good. I would have it again. We ate and talked more. Paid our bill and left. The server delivered two plates of pesto pasta which shrimp although we only ordered one with shrimp. Our friend said he'd keep it. My complaint: the pesto pasta was terrible, and I don't say that lightly. It was barely warm, dry with the pesto sauce as if it had been re-warmed, the shrimp was almost too salted to eat (and I like salt), and there was a small pile of veggies on top of it all to give it color but even these were wilted and looked/tasted old. The seafood gumbo and the seafood fettuccine were both liked and seemed freshly put together. Now-I really wanted to say something but chose not to because we were just meeting our new neighbors and didn't want to complain about the meal in front of them. But, when we got into the car-our new friends commented that his pesto pasta was not warm and really not good at all. His comment lead to my review. Two of us had the same opinion. The dinner was good, but nothing was great. River City Grill wasn't a gem of a place tonight. We most likely won't give it another try and I doubt our neighbors will be back. read more

Always a huge fan of the food at this place! Last night we had a celebratory dessert and coffee my boyfriend and I ordered (to share): a chocolate flourless torte and the chocolate amaretto mousse. BOTH amazingly delicious! And RCG is the only place in town that serves mousse! Desserts were super yummy, coffee was hot Very romantic place. Portions are large (so you could split). I DONT recommend splitting dessert though They do offer take-out and also have a lot of outdoor dining. Service is hit or miss. Honestly mostly a miss. The servers are always fooling around, very slow to bring bread, get drinks, and check in after dinner arrives. I would expect better service for the price per guest. read more

I ordered the scallops and shrimp and really enjoyed the meal. The presentation was nice, and the flavors were excellent. Jessica provided outstanding service throughout our visit and made the experience even better. My only complaint was the portion size -- it felt a little small for the price, and I still left hungry afterward. read more

River City Grill - Scallops and Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

Loved the servers. Drinks were amazing, food even better than the drinks. The appetizers were great. The mussels, which I didn't get a pic of, were amazing. The hummus was well flavored. The star of the dinner was the mustard crusted salmon. They get their salmon from an Indigenously and sustainably harvested source. The flavors were fantastic. The mustard crusted salmon didn't overwhelm the flavor of the salmon but provided a nice amount of taste. This is a must visit restaurant. read more

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Eric was amazing , the food superb. Had the mustard crusted salmon oh my!!! With cilantro pesto pasta And of course the owners favorite and mine now the chicken blackened wrap. And next will be dessert. Keep you posted . read more

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Great service, great atmosphere & delicious food! Whether it's a date night, family dinner or a girls lunch - this place does not disappoint! & save room for dessert ! read more

River City Grill - Crème brûlée - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

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It was amazing and on Monday all apps are half off. It is a win/win !! Go definitely give it a try !! read more

River City Grill - Cajun Ribeye ( Blackened) - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

Casual Celebratory Lunch out and another fantastic dining experience here. Fresh bread as we were seated! Where was the butter? (San Francisco spoiled me) Olive oil sufficed! BlackBerry Mojito was minty and delicious with brown edged lime wedges. (Is there a way to avoid this?) Beer in bottles! Appetizer Salmon/ Crab patty! Yum! Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli in an Alfredo sauce! Very tasty and appealing to the eye too! Very strong cheese flavor in the sauce... not for the faint of heart! We loved it! Wagu Burger topped with a small ammount of Bleu Cheese and a generous mound of grilled onions and a slice of tomato. Added just a smidge of mayo. Removed both halves of the bun and chose to enjoy all the flavor with the bed of mixed greens! Happy low carb camper "right here in River City" !! Now let's talk dessert... Apple Bread a pudding with Cinnamon Ice Cream with Burbon Sauce drizzle! Heck Yeah! This amazing bit of wonder totally overshadowed a lackluster tiramisu! Order the Apple Bread Pudding! Lunch time is officially my favorite time slot here at River City! Laid back as always but not as much hubub! And these days... who needs chaos right? Service was spot on! read more

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We have come here for years and have never been disappointed. Service is always outstanding and the food is delicious. We have always chosen the patio for our seating and really enjoy the ambiance. We will return next Snowbird season and enjoy another great evening. read more

So I am driving to Phoenix going through Yuma, stomach rumbles and I think can i get anything good in Yuma, maybe a burger and a beer. But I see River Grill and decide i want to eat before phoenix. I get their Shakey parking, but I say ok take the risk. I go inside see Wow nice wine list. Order a Bonanza Cab nice price a little fruity but a solid wine at a great price. Menu looks very diverse and nice. I settle on a Strip rare. They bring me nice warm home made bread! Lovely I get my wine Shazam my steak arrives mashed potatoes very good, sautéed Veggies very well cooked still crisp. Steak came and cut and it was cooked perfectly. Very tender and just excellent. I will drive through Yuma from now on to go to Phoenix! Great food and service! read more

My bestie and I picked this restaurant, and it was fantastic! The service was top-notch, and the food was absolutely impeccable! Every dish was cooked to perfection with exquisite seasoning. Highly recommended! The terrace vibe was exactly what we were looking for read more

River City Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

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VERY EXPENSIVE!!! We had the hamburger with cheese and bacon $16. You get nothing with it. The Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken. Dressing was awful, asked for some ranch dressing and was given a teaspoon of it. Not enough for 2 bites. There was 13 of us do they added 20% tip which made our bill $48.58. We had one bottle of Coors. Will not recommend or return! read more

I've been here many times while in town for work. I usually have their blackened tofu which is delicious. However, recently the portions were extremely inconsistent. I ordered this same meal two days in a row and it was nearly half the size on day 2. I still think their food is delicious, but I'm disappointed. :*( read more

River City Grill - Blackened tofu - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

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Believe me, the food and service is good. Didn't mind that the place was full, because that means it must be good, and it was! I had the dion chicken with pesto chicken. So good. My guy had blackened salmon w/Alfredo pasta very good! Brushetta was a must. Glad we tried this diners, drive-ins and dives suggestion! read more

The food is great, and the menu gives you plenty of choices. I wanted to try a couple different things but we will be back! The service was quick and on point. read more

Super cozy, super cute/funky decor and great food. Great service too. Came with my sister and mom and it was the perfect place for dinner. I ordered the ribeye medium rare and it was very well cooked(really juicey and tender), mash potatoes were delicious. We also ordered the lobster ravioli and it was delicious as well. Drinks were good. Price wise I think it's pretty good for portions given. Overall great experience and also my pictures don't do the food justice lol forgot to take before eating read more

River City Grill - Lobster ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

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This place is special, the food is great and the ambience is a nice crowded downtown vibe. Staff works hard, I can see that and I've been there done that. I think the air of professionalism that's missing on the floor is the staff's interaction with each other. When you're in the front, game face on interacting with customers. IMHO. read more

Excellent service by Jessica and a superb dinner! What a wonderful place to eat in Yuma!!

I always love River City Grill, easily one of my favorite places for dinner in Yuma and go-to for special celebrations or events. Lots of vegetarian options, lots of options in general, steak, seafood, pastas, salads, elevated favorites and unique options, and a great wine selection. Sitting on the patio is a great way to soak up the Arizona weather in the cooler months, staff are always super friendly and attentive and I just love the overall vibe here! read more

This is probably the nicest restaurant in town. Sadly the soups were just not good. The broccoli cheddar soup had bacon in it that was not disclosed and the tomato soup didn't have any flavor - it was like someone pureed tomatoes and put it straight into the soup bowl. The shrimp and scallops with veggies were good, but nothing to write home aboit. My coworker enjoyed his steak and pasta. Beware if you have dietary sensitivities, as they told me the morning cook who makes the soups likes to slip bacon into everything! read more

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Our favorite Yuma restaurant! Excellent food. Ask for Alicia to make you a lemon drop martini. I am truly a connoisseur of this drink and rated hers a 10! read more

The atmosphere is very nice and the food is excellent. Our waitstaff was really nice and helpful too. This place is definitely worth a visit when in Yuma! read more

Great place to meet and greet. Food was wonderful but inside seating was loud. They have outside seating as well read more

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Food was good. Service too. Just wasn't wowed by the food. Seafood fettuccini was too many flavors of fish for me. My own fault. Prices were decent. Atmosphere ok. I had a better steak at Ironwood at the casino. ‍ read more

We made reservations and it took almost an hour to get our food. Horrible service, long wait for our food. Not worth the wait, especially for the price. read more

While traveling from Tucson to San Diego, we found this place by seeing the good Yelp reviews. I have to admit though that when we first saw the outside which said "Fine Dining" on the sign, the outside appearance of the restaurant did not exactly scream "Fine Dining" to us, but looks can be very deceiving. For a moment before opening the doors, I wondered if it was even open, but then as soon as the doors opened, the entire restaurant was packed and bustling, and many happy diners enjoying their meals immediately conveyed a friendly and happy ambiance that welcomed us in. The service was excellent and everyone was so attentive. We picked the curried mussels to start and they were excellent, especially with the freshly baked bread to dip in the curry sauce. I had the lobster ravioli in the curry sauce and it was excellent, as were the grilled vegetables that came with it. My wife had the mustard crusted halibut and loved her dish. We were so happy to find this gem of a place in Yuma, and look forward to stopping by again soon! read more

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I always get the new York strip. It's a huge portion and always cooked perfectly. The staff is always friendly and the decor is very unique, definitely a go to spot when I'm in Yuma for work. read more

River City Grill - New York strip - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

river city grill is one of our favorite places to eat. food is delicious and so tasteful. the chef is very good whoever you are and our waiter Steven is so polite with manners and a funny person. he is always at the table to assist u if u need something and we even had the owner walking around talking to u. I reccomend this place if you have not ever tried it. read more

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Disappointed and Heartbroken - No Response After Months I'm genuinely saddened to write this. I had high hopes for Riverside Grill in Yuma, Arizona, especially knowing it's a local spot and owned by someone in the community, Nan Bain. Months ago, I left a review hoping to get a response about my experience--nothing. I followed up with a personal message on Facebook Messenger to Nan herself--still nothing. I even left multiple messages at the restaurant. No one has ever bothered to reach out. This isn't just disappointing--it's a reflection of how poorly the customer service is handled here. A business is only as mature as the way it treats its customers, and unfortunately, this place seems to lack basic respect and communication. I had been planning a large family get-together here while passing through town for a few days. But after seeing how little regard they have for their guests, I've decided to take my family elsewhere. It's truly sad--this could have been a great opportunity to support a local restaurant, but instead I was met with silence. And honestly, I don't understand how this place has a 4.5-star rating. With service like this, it makes you wonder if the reviews are being posted by employees or people connected to the business--because it certainly doesn't reflect the experience I've had, or the complete lack of response from anyone there. Maybe they've gotten comfortable being one of the few spots in a small town, but good service should never be optional--especially if you want your business to grow and truly connect with the community. read more

River City Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

The blakened salmon was a bit on ther dry side. But, the pasta Alfredo was an inedible lumpy side dish. Would not eat there again.

Delicious food, friendly service, & chill vibes. They definitely don't rush you here. The food took awhile to come out but we didn't need much and the wait was worth it honestly. We ordered: Rib Eye Steak w/ white rice & vegetables. The rib eye was tender and cooked perfectly. It had a lot of flavor. Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Surprisingly flavorful & seasoned well. Parking can be difficult when it's full. It's mostly street parking or there's a dirt parking lot next to the restaurant. Overall, I would definitely return and highly recommend it! read more

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Driving by, you wouldn't even notice this restaurant. On a street without many businesses, but the Open sign was in the window. Outstanding food for anywhere on the map, including Yuma. Friendly service and smooth jazz playing in the background. We had the rack of lamb and coconut curry shrimp. The lamb was spiced and cooked to perfection with a medley of vegetables and a wine sauce that complimented it all. The shrimp were succulent and the sauce was lightly spiced and well blended as it covered the rice, shrimp and vegetables. We will definitely return. read more

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Oh my what a gem. First time visit while on vacation. Had the crusted salmon lunch. Absolutely delicious. It's served over rigatoni. Salmon was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. My daughter had a ribeye steak and she said it was delicious. Huge ribeye! I highly recommend this place and hope I can get back to try other menu items. The waiters and waitresses were all friendly and the service was top notch. It's such a cozy and quaint atmosphere and there is seating outside for those inclined. I wish now I had taken pictures of the food to share but anyone who eats there will be hard pressed to prove it is anything other than delicious. read more

Went to River City with a group of 4. There service from Steven and crew was excellent. No hovering, just there when you needed them. The food was also 5 star. The salmon I'd wild caught from the Pacific Northwest, a rarity in AZ. Wish they were in Tucson instead of Yuma but definitely eat here again. read more

The food was so good! Drinks and service were outstanding. I could not eat all of mine so I had an awesome dinner the next night! You could not ask for better service! I give them five stars+++ read more

Food was delicious and the service was great. Eating out on the patio was very nice. We had a reservation and We were seated as soon as we walked in. read more

I've been here a few times because they told me they use real espresso in their martinis. Today was my third time ordering it, and the martini was extremely strong. I wasn't gonna say anything at first. The server even asked me if it was OK and I said yes. And she said "oh thank goodness because I thought it might be too strong." ... so to be fair, the server did check and ask about it. So I just asked for a chilled shot of espresso., that way I could just add it to my drink and instead of having them remake it or complain. And then she told me they don't have an espresso machine, and then realized they just got one and she said let me go see if I can figure out how to use it. Just a little odd because I asked probably three months ago, and they said it was real espresso. read more

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Nice place and amazing food. Our waiter Valentino was very accommodating and friendly. I got the ribeye and it was like 40 oz. Worth the price. Fat ass steak cooked perfectly. The veggies were so good too. My gf got the fettuccine and blackened chicken. Chicken was alright but the fettuccine?? Best i ever had bro. The sea salt caramel gelato was our dessert and damn it was awesome. 10/10 will be back for pasta. read more

The service was great here, fun and friendly! I got the steak and it was HUGE (see hand for comparison) and cooked really well. My family got the scallops, which were delicious. It's a great spot for a special occasion! read more

River City Grill - Steak (I forgot which one) - Mediterranean Near Me - Yuma, Arizona