Order a"Big John" and Texas Toast! Best Texas Toast I've ever had! Great service. Makes for a nice night out.

Love the ribs here! Excellent food selection and everything mom used to make available. Large portions and friendly service in a homey atmosphere makes this place a must stop if in the area! read more

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I love this place!!! The staff is really friendly and helpful. The steak salad is the best meal I've had anywhere, anytime. The more you eat the better it gets. Deadly. The bar is dark but clean and well taken care of. It is best to come during off times or be prepared for a long wait. read more

Hands down 5 stars. The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is great. Fire pits outside for your enjoyment if you have to wait for a seat or after you eat. The owner is super friendly. Every time we go here it's always packed and you can see why. The owner has created a small town masterpiece. read more

Great service great food. Always busy so may be a wait. A place that "gets it" anxious to try the pizza

I cannot day enough about River Inn!! I learned about this restaurant when I met a friend here. It's such a quaint restaurant with flair and AMAZING food. Come early because it gets busy and does fill up! After the first time that I ate there, this place became one of my favorite restaurants, ever. First, the food is superb! It is always fresh and delicious. The portions are huge, and the prices are reasonable. I also appreciate the large menu selection. If you go there, you MUST try the river rounds (tator tots) and Pizza! I don't eat meat, but I've heard that their ribs are a must! I know that they sell out of them, often. The servers are also great! They all have great personalities and are responsive. We ask for John when we go there. He is speedy, funny, and attentive. Make the time to go to River Inn! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Good food in an iconic, at least for the area, place. Hanover is home to this gem. They have classic American food, cold beers, pizza and the like. You won't leave hungry. read more

We made the mistake of going here on a Saturday night . . . Small joint in a small town with a huge following lead to a long wait but I can see why . . . The food was very good! Prime Rib was cooked perfectly, served hot and was delish! Ribs were awesome and we were told they have a rib special on Friday night that we're looking forward to trying. Nice menu, not huge but big enough to give you a good selection without overwhelming the kitchen. Would have given a 5 star review but service was a little lackluster. We sat down after in the evening and by then there was no line waiting for tables. We were here for a birthday get together with friends and begged the waitress to not hurry the apps, salads and entree's thru the kitchen and have them stack up at the table. Other than that, it was great. Well worth the trip and we're looking forward to going back soon, but in the middle of the week! read more

Nothing less than excellent food. The place was hopping at 7pm on Sunday February 28. We sat at the bar and ate. We saw up close how hard the staff works to get your food and drink to you fast. For as busy as it was, we were served about 10 minutes from ordering. If you are looking for a quiet dining experience I would call for a quiet time reservation. The building was built in the late 1800s. It has the kind of character you can only find in a few places. Tin ceiling panels and wall panels accent the well aged feel of the building. Two rooms have fireplaces and there was an outside fire pit. The friendly staff made us feel more than welcome. Genuine attentiveness and lots of smiles. Go to the River Inn and experience it. No regrets. read more

Possibly the best sweet potato fries ever! This was our first time here and will definitely not be our last. We had the sirloin tip steak wrap and the chicken southwest wrap. Both excellent. The service was amazing and we felt like "locals". This is a great place to go to get out of town and escape the chain restaurants. Bonus: the pineapple cucumber vodka drink was a refreshing change up. Craft beer selection was ok. read more

This place is always amazing !! Awesome food and service!! It's also nice when you win at pulltabs !! This place is always busy and for good reasons !! read more

The best food in Wright county! The owners are very actively involved in the community and do all types of UNBELIEVABLY kind things! If you haven't been here give it a try, if you have you know the excellence at this restaurant. Keep up the great food and good deeds River Inn. Your staff is the best! Don't change a thing! Kudos! read more

The river inn is a staple in our house when we are running behind or don't want to cook. Personally, the food is ok. It really depends on what you get. I still give this place 5 stars because they are all SO kind, so happy and so family friendly. It feels like "home". read more

Excellent food, and AMAZING service. Never leave this place disappointed. Everything is always perfectly cooked. You can tell they put in a lot of effort and truly care about their customers. read more

We have been here at least 50 times over the last 8 or so years. Never has there been a disappointment. Jody and her staff have great service and wonderful food. read more

This is THE spot if you're a local in the St. Michael/Hanover/Corcoran area. It's been around for years and hasn't changed a bit (and that's a good thing!). The River Inn is located in a former saloon and was constructed in 1894. The original tin roof and bar are still in use and the dining area used to be an old barber shop. This place is cozy! They've semi-recently added several bonfire rings in addition to their covered outdoor patio (heated in the winter months). The River gets crowded between 4:30-7:00. If you're in a hurry or don't want to fuss you can order ahead and carry out! Highly recommend their lunch buffet M-F from 11-1:30. Some of the best food to order = pizza, ribs. Drinks = cucumber press, Moscow mule, and ask for the name of the drink made with fresh pineapple (drawing a blank here but well worth asking!). read more

Like others, I hesitate to give a rave review, only because this place is frequently packed to the gills. This is the closest restaurant to my house and for this I am grateful. I have been there many times and never a disappointment. Be prepared for a wait if you come here on a Friday or Saturday evening. The food is some of the best I've tasted and this excellent dining experience stems from the fact that the service is unusually impeccable. Pizzas and prime rib are staples. Also haven't had a burger there that I didn't love. The history of the building only adds to the charm of the dining experience. Updated outdoor seating area is a big plus, too. This place refuses to disappoint! read more

When we moved into town, people were constantly telling us to try out the river inn. We did a few weeks later, and we were not disappointed. The food's a little greasy, but flavorful, with juicy meat, plenty of condiments, and there are lots of options. Service is slow, but great (it's a small restaurant with a huge crowd, so it comes with the territory). All the staff are friendly and many recognize us when we come in. If you want a good bar environment with good food and don't mind a wait, this is the place to go. And if you don't want to wait, go for lunch. read more

Always busy. Very good food. Usually loud enough that you'll have trouble carrying on a conversation with the people you're with. read more

Jodi the owner makes this restaurant feel like home! Always a great meal and experience!

My wife and eleven-month-old daughter went to this place for the first time for my brother-in-law's birthday dinner. We arrived right on time to find his wife had already been waiting for 45 minutes, pressed against a back wall for lack of anywhere else to wait. She came early to serve as a reminder to them for her 5PM reservation for our party of thirteen. After about 15 awkward minutes of trying to squeeze in a hallway outside the bathroom as more guests arrived, we were finally shown to our tables. They put together a small table next to a booth for a total seating of ten. For our group of thirteen. I wasn't impressed. My daughter needed to be changed while everyone sorted out how to squeeze thirteen bodies into ten chairs, so I gladly escaped to the bathroom to deal with poop rather than that crap. The solution, it turned out, was to have two adults and a child sit at a high-top table nearby. The solution wasn't well thought out. In the bathroom, I noticed that there was no changing table, nor was there much room to even stand. It was challenging to change a diaper. I grumbled some more. When I got out, I discovered that my wife had been nice enough to order me a Pepsi without ice in my absence, which I appreciated greatly. Sitting on the table was a glass of brown liquid that tasted nothing like Pepsi--I'm an expert--and no carbonation whatsoever. Though I sent it back immediately in exchange for water, it still showed up on the bill. The waitress noted that she hadn't been told, and seemed reluctant to adjust the bill but did so anyway. When I ordered, I asked simply for a cheeseburger with a bun, meat and cheese, which was dutifully written down. When the food was brought out, my cheeseburger was given to someone else without thought, so when the last cheeseburger arrived, I noted for the waitstaff that they'd made a mistake. They simply removed the tomato, lettuce and pickles by hand and gave me the plate. This place is fine. There is an extraordinary number of people on staff, but they don't seem to talk to each other. They certainly don't seem to problem solve or think ahead. If they weren't prepared to have a party of thirteen, they absolutely should have said so. They have no space, so my wife was constantly getting elbowed by staff as they walked by. If they're unable to reasonably seat a party of thirteen together, they should have said so. I think they're busy because Hanover is a small town and there is little else. This place is so packed with people without any thought, I'm 100% certain it violates the fire code. Waiting for a table is literally standing room only. Maybe this is a nice place if you're planning on just getting a table for two. I don't think I'd even try to get five people to squeeze in there again. read more

After not driving through old downtown Hanover for 35 years, my wife and I decided to take a drive. The Inn looked so inviting we had to stop. After a friendly conversation with our waitress we tried several things on the menu. All of it was excellent. It was a cozy and friendly atmosphere. We will surely be back soon! read more

Fantastic little bar and restaurant. We are lucky to have it in our little town. Everything on the menu is fantastic. Prime Rib is my favorite. read more

Love be this place they are worth the wait! Ribeye's are huge!! Philly cheese streak great! Ribs fall off the bone! Great drinks! Great device always so friendly!! read more

The only reason they don't get 5 stars is the place has outgrown their traffic. It has a poor waiting area(hallway in front of the door and restroom) but the food is worth the trouble. I have been going here for nearly 15 years and remember when you could walk right in the front door and grab a seat. Not that you won't get seated but everyone else figured out how great the food is. The service is top notch. My wife loves their pizza and I can't help but order the "Tin Man". They are very kid friendly, every time we get a pizza to go I bring my son and they always talk with him and offer little treats. read more

Amazing food, great service, and cool atmosphere!!!! Love it here!!! A must if you are in the area.

LOVE River Inn. Best food. Best service. No complaints ever! Love the atmosphere too!

I've lived in Albertville for three years now but didn't know about River Inn. After trying it with friends, I couldn't wait to go back. Great food, nice large patio, reasonable prices, and staff that seems to genuinely care about safety of customers. They do a great job of spacing table and wearing masks. I will be back soon. read more

Amazing little gem in a otherwise forgettable town! Great food, simple atmosphere, and good fun! Always be sure to get there early or else this tiny place will fill up and you'll be left waiting because there's really no comparable place near by! Haha read more

Large menu, sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps, pizza. Have a lunch buffet as well. Best Oriental Chicken Salad I've ever had. They offer tater tots as a side with chipotle dipping sauce. YUM!!!! read more

I come from Florida to this area once a year to visit my daughter. And ALWAYS insist on going to the River Inn. By far the best prime rib in the country. The staff go out of their way to be sure that diners are given excellent service while being treated like family. I just wonder if the owner would like to move to Florida. read more

River Inn is the "Cheers" of Hanover -- it is the local hangout, and for good reason. The food is always good, no matter what you get. The service is wonderful, the owners and wait staff extremely attentive and friendly. The only downside is that people from all over are discovering it, more often than not there is a wait for a table -- which says it all. Hanover is lucky to have the River in our community! read more

Let me start off by saying what a wonderful place. This Gem which is tucked in a very small town just off the main road of 109th is amazing. The servers here are some of the best trained servers I have ever seen. Very friendly, well trained, fast and welcoming. I have only been here for the lunch specials because I work in the area wiring new homes. The river inn is the only good place to eat in town and I enjoy it every time. They have lunch buffets and meals you can order but we always get the buffet which always includes pizza(which is fantastic try the benson pizza), salad bar, brownies, a homemade side like potato salad. The main meals I have had here range from chicken Alfredo pasta to hamburger bar to many others. Trust me it's not just another meal its well made and tastes great. It gets packed full here to but if it's too much sit outside on their patio this is just a solid place to eat. So If you want good service, great food and a great experience come here read more

We went on a Saturday evening, traveling 30 miles to give the place a visit based on a recommendation from a friend. This is a small town family owned bar and grill; so there was some difficulty finding parking in the small lot. They didn't take reservations when we called ahead so we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for a table once we got there. The only place to wait was to stand in the crowded bar area, awkwardly, though they did serve us a couple of drinks while we hovered. The interior was nicely put together and cozy, with a small town lodge atmosphere. We ordered their signature pizza and it was some of the best and freshest pizza ingredients i've had in recent memory. It was excellent. Overall, this was a great first experience. Next time, we will go about an hour later (after 7:30) to avoid the awkward waiting experience, but we will certainly be back. read more

I wanted to drop in for a little update. My wife and I went to the River Inn for the second time on a Saturday for a late lunch early dinner but this time we had our toddler and infant twins in tow. I have never been to a more accommodating establishment when it comes to kids. Its just amazing and humbling. The staff is incredibly kid friendly. My wife and I are hyper sensitive about our kids bothering others when we are out, the staff at River Inn stepped up well and beyond any level I ever expected. read more

This is a review of the pizza and to go service only. We ordered pizza. They took the credit card over the phone, which was nice because it was SUPER busy there. They said 15 minutes on the phone. I got there about 20 minutes later and waited another 10 minutes there. They brought my pizza to me outside. Everyone was friendly and it was a very popular place. The pizza is pretty good, too. The box got a little soggy in the car but nothing awful. They also got our pizza order 100% correct. Whenever I am in town and need food, I'll be back. Thanks! read more

Super quaint and cute. Friendly service, tasty food and you MUST try the Cucumber Press! The perfect summer drink - fresh, crisp, and dangerous! read more

Great Food set in a family friendly Road House atmosphere. The Burgers a seared to perfection! read more

River Inn - American Near Me - Hanover, Minnesota

Great bar personable staff. Pizza was very good...only negative was the crust which appears to be commercial versus homemade, palatable though. Prime rib sandwich was excellent, a big meal for $10. Place is very popular so hang in the bar and wait for a table or eat at the bar read more

Best restaurant in the area! The prime rib and BBQ ribs are amazing! Yes, it is a very busy place, but it's well worth the wait.