This establishment serves the finest Prime Rib in the area. I opted for the Grandma Ruth's Prime Rib dinner, which was truly exceptional. My wife's grilled prime rib was also remarkably flavorful, and both dishes were cooked to perfection. We chose to dine here for the first time to celebrate my birthday. Upon arrival on a bustling Saturday evening, we were promptly seated at an excellent table indoors, situated next to the picture window. Notably, there was no wait, despite the restaurant being very busy at the time. The outdoor patio was also fully occupied. read more

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What a wonderful little oasis. The charming inn is so special and the patio is GORGEOUS! This is clearly a favorite spot for many and it's easy to see why. A large menu that offers something for everyone. Their staff is attentive and lovely. We dined as a party of ten and our server couldn't have been better. She remembered everything and took great care of us. The food was very good and we look forward to coming back for the patio. They don't take reservations so be prepared for potential long waits. read more

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Great date night restaurant! Lovely restaurant in historic downtown Hanover. The ambiance is a little more refined than most sit-down restaurants in the area but with a very friendly, come-as-you-are, vibe. Appears to be popular among locals with a lively bar area. For apps we tried onion rings, wings, and a bowl of chicken wild rice soup. Noticing a theme? My husband loves the wings, and I almost try chicken wild rice soup if it's on the menu. We shared a prime rib dinner and it was massive! More than enough for the two of us with leftovers. Make sure to check out the old bridge when you're done, you'll be so full a nice walk will be welcomed. read more

We started with steak bites, cheese curds and loaded rounds.. I got the Guidos pizza and she got the Reuben with sweet potato fries. We finished with a Lava cake and a bowl of wild rice to go. The best part of the meal was the Guidos pizza and the sweet potato fries and the ice cream with the lava cake. We ordered a little more than we normally would so that we could try several different things... regretfully so. It was good but it could have been much better. Service was decent, and the ambiance inside was as to be expected for a restaurant, not too loud but not quiet enough for sensitive ears. The outside bar building is my favorite place to sit. All in all, not my favorite but also not the worst place you could choose. read more

I went with my dear girlfriend and she said it had recently remodeled. There was a 30 minute wait for an outdoor table. They had plenty of waiting seating. We had a shrimp tacos and grandma Ruth's Prime Rib. We were hungry so forgot pics. Drinks took awhile to get and my lemonade was not strawberry lemonade. I was promised the next one would be but never was offered a refill. Pro tip. Order the shrimp tacos as a wrap. Game changer. read more

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This place is always busy at dinner time so we decided to swing by on a gorgeous sunny day and have lunch on the patio. We order the teriyaki wings and spicy garlic wings. For the main course I tried their patty melt with fries and my husband ordered their Buffalo chicken wrap. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Our server was friendly, kind and attentive. I definitely will come back. You should give this place a try too. read more

River Inn - American Near Me - Hanover, Minnesota

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The Yelp reviews did not disappoint! Quaint, Friendly restaurant with a pub feel. Even though they get packed everyone working is helpful & friendly and food comes out hot & fresh. We sat at the bar close to kitchen door and enjoyed watching everything come out of the kitchen. So many additional things we want to try so we'll definitely be back. read more

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The food was amazing! I had their ribs which were superb and my wife had pizza which was also worth a return visit. Our server, Amanda, was super helpful and had a great smile! It was busy being a Friday evening but we enjoyed the history represented by the old River Inn. We will be back! read more

We have been going here for years, but last night was really bad. I ordered the Poke tuna bowl with rice. The tuna was so fishy I couldn't eat it. My husband's steak was very tough. Hit and miss, I guess. Server Johnny seemed annoyed, maybe try again and have better luck, but skip the Tuna bowl...terrible. read more

We have been going to River Inn since 2020. Food is always good. Love the Prime Rib & Ribs. Ribs are usually available Wednesday thru Sunday nights till they run out. Have also had the Western Burger, Blackened Walley, Ribeye, Cajun Porkchops, Salmon, Broiled Shrimp, Bone-in wings, plus many of their other burger & sandwiches: and have never been disappointed with my choices which have always been good. They also have many unique specials for lunch. All the staff are always friendly and give excellent service. We love going there, because they don't have reservations and enjoy having cocktails while waiting in their spacious outdoor seating area with a firepit when the weather is cooler. The firepit and outdoor area is a great place to sit for an after-dinner cocktail. read more

Had been given a ton of recommendations and heard amazing things. We got seated right away and ordered the nachos and the Reuben pizza. Great service, very cool spot. Food was delicious, will definitely be returning. read more

River Inn - Nachos - American Near Me - Hanover, Minnesota

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We have been going to River Inn for over 20 years. Always our go to for a great meal. Can be pretty busy sometimes but well worth your patience. read more

Overall this place has easily become one of our favorites, it's local, reasonably priced and the food and drinks are absolutely amazing. I would say my favorite part about this restaurant is the kids play area. The one negative that I have noticed so far, there is one hostess that has been rude and unpleasant the last couple of times we have been here. I do not know her name, but she has blonde hair and is middle aged. Unfortunately the interactions that we have had with her each time we have come in she has made either myself or my family feel like we were not welcomed or a problem. Not a good look for the customers when this is their first impression. However like I said, once we were seated and with a waitress or waiter the service was great! read more

Food is extremely consistent! Patio, chefs kiss and have been forever grateful for the service of the staff! Highly recommend

got a little break in the weather so we decided to head out for lunch. my friends live nearby and have been talking about River Inn for a while. place was pretty busy but service was good and our waitress was attentive. we ordered the pickle pizza appetizer, the walleye sandwich, a hamburger w/ fries, and we all had a cup of the chicken and wild rice soup. everything was great and food was flavorful. the place was decorated w/ some historical info about the place. we were in the main room but apparently the outdoor places are nice too and would be interesting to ck out once the weather is a little warmer read more

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If you're looking for a local hotspot outside of the city rush hour, this is your place. Great local, small town vibe. Food is always great. The owners and staff go out of their way to make you happy. Very historic building from the 1800's where it was a bar for the locals and bank robbers alike. My only request for Rick and Jody is for the staff to have their own, personalized parking spots. That way Kaylee wouldn't be driving in circles looking for a parking spot at 4pm. Goes to show how busy and sought after this place is. read more

Been to the River Inn at least 10 times, keep going back:). The remodel is great and the outside dining is terrific in the summer. I have had most things on the menu and haven't had a bad meal yet. The service here is well done, can tell that they take pride in working there and are trained that the customer comes first. Keep up the good work/ kudos read more

Great location and ambience in the restaurant itself. Nice outdoor area (partly covered) which would be perfect in cooler weather. Friendly and helpful staff. The batter-fried walleye fingers and garlic mashed potatoes were great. It's the kind of place you wouldn't mind sitting at the bar to eat and enjoy the atmosphere. The only glitch came in the cocktail. They advertise an Old Fashioned with any bourbon, but they recommend a few including Whistle Pig Rye which I selected. The drink was a weird combination of a normal Old Fashioned and a Wisconsin snowmobile bar Old Fashioned (orange and artificial maraschino cherry) and the ice was melted down a lot. Tasted very weird. The receipt said it was Woodford Reserve which isn't what I'd ordered. I provide this detail only for those who see the Old Fashioned and are thinking it's going to be a simple, classic OF. It was not. Borderline undrinkable. But all in all, I'd still go back and just be a little more specific with my drink order. Strong recommendation to check the place out. read more

My second time here with friends and it didn't disappoint. Nice place inside and out and the fire pits make waiting in the cold worth it! read more

River Inn - Chicken wings - American Near Me - Hanover, Minnesota

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Everything here is at a minimum, good, but not everything is great. The pizza, it's great. The buffalo chicken sandwich, it's good. The fries maybe one of the few things I would ever consider, average, but, you combine those bad boys with seasoned sour sour cream, delicious. This is certainly my number 2 spot in Minnesota thus far for pizza. Had a laundry list of different pizzas, and yes, the list ever revolving, but now that the original Red Savoy's is closed, Cossettas is 1, River Inn 2. There's two knocks I have on the place. First is parking, second is that the first time I went, before the Rona, they had a history of the building I believe on the menus or somewhere that was easy to find at the table. If I recall correctly there was a famous mobster that got his hair cut there at one point. But, as most places go, it seems they've suppressed that part of their history. But back to the positive! The onion rings....probably, for me, the best I've had. So, so crunchy. This places deep frying is on a different level and the proof is in the pudding. I mean how many places are so good that they turn down a visit from Triple D? The staff, super friendly, super quick. And, with Castle Danger Cream Ale on tap, can you go wrong? Anyway, well worth the drive, definitely a 3 or 4 for pricing, in my opinion, but it's worth it. read more

What a wonderful experience! Our food was excellent & beautifully presented. Our server Page was professional & attentive. The outdoor dining area was such a treat on a great summer day. Will return the next time we are back in the area. read more

This is a really interesting place, an outdoor bar area and fire pit. Brooke was our server and provided some excellent suggestions.The food was delicious especially if you like walleye! I had the Cajun walleye sandwich and my wife had the steak melt sandwich. River Inn is definitely worth visiting. read more

This place is always busy when we've been there. They have a large menu for food and drinks. Many choices of pizza which I have had. The pizzas have always been great. The prime rib and sides are perfect along with appetizers and drinks. Expect to wait for seating but usually not very long. They have a huge patio area that they use all season long with tents that are heated and nice and warm. Highly recommend this place. read more

We've lived here our whole lives and didn't know about this place until friends suggested we meet here! Will come again and suggest to others. Although it's roughly a 25 minute drive, we thought the food and service were worth it compared to other venues in our area of Maple Grove. We shared onion rings as an appetizer and they were very good. We split a blackened chicken sandwich with an upgrade to sweet potato fries and the sandwich came out pre-divided for us---each plated as a half sandwich and fries. Excellent sandwich, excellent ciabatta bread, excellent sweet potato fries and aioli. Our friends had wrap sandwiches which were large and kettle chips. They said they were very good. Service is attentive and friendly. The other food coming out to other tables all looked good too. The beer was cold as well! We will be back! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g43140-d1116849-r893925169-River_Inn_Bar_Grill-Hanover_Minnesota.html# read more

Great food and great staff. Busy in the summer months but well worth the wait. The food is good and filling.

'Tis the season for giving, so I'm going to give another rave review about River Inn, though it's only been 6 months since my last one. I hope that this review helps bring them a lot more business because the restrictions over the last 9 months--including the current dine-in prohibition--have had a big impact on River Inn and other local restaurants. We love River Inn and want to help them--just as Jodi jumps to help each youth organization that asks for donations. We wanted a special family meal and--as always--River Inn made that happen. Their food is always amazing. That would be enough for us to keep returning except the River Inn team--more like a family--is wonderful in every possible way. They are very friendly and take care of each customer with genuine warmth. They care and it shows, which isn't surprising considering that Jodi seems to remember every customer by name and manages to talk to every customer while helping throughout the restaurant. Thank you to all of you, including Kaylee, who took and packaged our order flawlessly. In case you're wondering, it included a Veggie Pizza, Steakhouse Melt (my husband is addicted), Cheeseburger, and Taco Salad (I substituted chicken for the taco meat). Everything was delish! Our community is so blessed to have this gem of a restaurant here. Please consider helping them by ordering carryout and/or purchasing some of their stylish clothing, accessories, gift cards, and unique gifts in their "store." If you haven't tried River Inn before, there's no better time to become a lifetime fan than now! read more

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We bicycled here...so we were very hungry & thirsty. After parking our bikes in their bike rack, we ate outside on a patio table. We had great service and food (thank you Rach!). The Big Papi Burger is enough for 2 hungry people. Good portions here! Nice taps available. Worth a stop! read more

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Love this place! We live nearby and get takeout about once a week. I love the grilled chicken sandwich and river rounds but all of their food is great! read more

River Inn is definitely a town favorite. Our go to is the prime rib dinner! It's always SO good. Love the warm cozy atmosphere and the friendly staff. read more

Amazing place! I've been going here since I was 2 years old. I'm now 23. My family know the owners - who are frequently there in person. They're always welcoming and check in on us when they see us come in. The food is amazing. I always recommend it to people out of town. It can get pretty packed with people, but the atmosphere is great! read more

The service and food were equally outstanding! We had burgers that were huge, well seasoned and delicious!

Very good food and drinks definitely recommend. They have great pizza and you can even order a half baked one to take home and finish baking when you want read more

Always good food. Good customer service. Always ready to go back again. Looking forward to their updates I saw as I drove by the other day

Incredible menu, fun atmosphere & excellent staff! Very reasonable prices for the quality of the food!

We always order take out, but the food is always good. If you're planning on dining in, I would get there early since it is always busy! It's a cute little spot for this small town, and the staff is friendly. Our favorites are the wings and sandwiches. There is a small parking lot, but it's usually easier to park on the street vs trying to get out of the parking lot when it's really busy. read more

Six stars out of five! This place continually kills it EVERY time, never have had a bad experience here! Their entire menu is delicious, hot, fresh, large portions and the entire menu is wonderful. From being greeted to walking out the door, everyone is appreciative, kind polite, hard working and utilizes GREAT team work! LOVE this place on many levels, a lot of restaurants could learn from River Inn! Always a wonderful experience and we will see you again soon! read more

Very busy at 3 pm on a Saturday. We got their pizza that tasted like frozen cracker style pizza. Very thin and not much flavor.

It's the type of place that someone would have to tell you about or you'd never find. It's the type of place that when you show up and see how busy it is, you think you must be late to the party. It's the type of place that does just about everything well. First and foremost, the Cucumber Press is a near perfect drink for anyone. It's light and refreshing, with enough punch to make you feel it just a little. The pizza, especially the Reuben, is great. Scottie's Wings, a combination dry rub and buffalo, are must try! We literally get them on every visit. The pork tacos, exceptional as an appetizer or an entree. The prime rib, a great value! Oh, and they're great with kids! Anyone I tell that they do all of this stuff well, never believes me... but trust me, they figured it out. You should go here (or not, so I can still get in without waiting any longer)! read more

We had a large party (13) come in for a birthday party. Rather than being exasperated by our request, Jodi, the hostess, welcomed us with "the more the merrier". We did have about an hour wait but the outdoor patio was pleasant with several fires going to keep warm by and visit. Spencer took care of our drink orders while we waited and it was almost disappointing when our table was ready. Once seated our server, Nikki, took great care of us. She got everything perfect and wasn't flustered with many questions and credit cards. We were made to feel right at home from the moment we walked in until we left. Thank you River Inn. My daughter's birthday will be a memorable one. read more

River Inn - Birthday celebration in three-season porch - American Near Me - Hanover, Minnesota

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Honestly I've never had anything here that was less than 5 stars. I've had many hamburgers, their creamy wild rice soup is the best I've ever had, sometimes we go their just for that. French dip sandwich is excellent. Great salads too. We live in Maple Grove and will hands down drive their for a hamburger. read more