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River Rose Tavern

4.3 (124 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Touristy
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chicken tenders
Macey M.

Ambiance: Rustic style bar & restaurant right off the river that offers great food options and a full bar! The space was clean and the service was fast. Our bartender was super friendly! Pretty decent food, I enjoyed the chicken fingers and curly fries. My friend recommends the tater tots. Parking onsite, likely gets crowded when it's a busy river float day or concert at the amphitheater. Good pricing and nice ambiance for a chill day in the hill country!

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Lowell O.

This is a nice, family-run restaurant and bar. And it's just casual enough to make this a place a nice part of a day that also includes a visit to a nearby lake or river, with plenty of nice outdoor seating if you're dressed too casually to be seated indoors. Our waitress was fun and energetic and gave us great recommendations. We ordered the newest thing on the menu, Kenny's Keto, and we also ordered the most popular thing in the menu, Shaved Ribeye Tacos. We would both gladly order the same thing again. The keto plate came with two grilled chicken breasts topped with melted (real) cheese and bacon, along with some pico de gallo, slices of avacado, and a side of ranch dressing. And the taco plate came with two tacos and a side of frijoles borrachos (a delicious bowl of pinto beans in a beer-infused broth). Really tastey! It's not a fancy restaurant, just a neighborhood tavern in a small town. But we're really glad we stopped by.

River water
Jacque M.

Drea was our bartender and she was great! Very friendly and welcoming. The food was always too tier I have literally never had anything bad here. The pretzel is so warm and perfect texture- the queso and mustard were also perfect. I got a river water and it was so light and refreshing. We love it here for the atmosphere inside and outside too.

Ribeye tacos with beans
Maya T.

We came here the night before 4th of July, and it was raining pretty bad. I preface my review with that because of my rating. I called ahead because we were a party of 9. They reserved a table for us which was great because the place was already packed. We had 4 kids with us. It took over 50 minutes to get our food, they should have gave us chips and salsa on the house. Our waitress told us at the end there is only one chef back there. Again, not complaining per say, but at least let us know that ahead of time. The ribeye tacos were amazing and the pretzel. The beans were also very good, and I don't usually like beans. Drinks weren't bad, I got a frozen watermelon margarita and was charged $1 for it being frozen and an additional $1 for the flavor. They had tvs so it's more of a sports bar vibe and there is patio seating. I was just in town for the weekend. Would I go back? Not so sure.

Watermelon Margarita and Devil's Backbone
Michelle S.

Everything was so good! There was not one thing that we did not like. We got a little bit of everything, and we really enjoyed our drinks. I got the Fresh Watermelon Margarita, and it was super refreshing and it was the perfect ratio of liquor for me. My husband discovered his new favorite beer here which was the Devil's Backbone. He now gets it occasionally whenever he sees it. I wouldn't have expected Truffle Burrata in a bar/casual setting, but this was delicious. We shared all of the items we ordered, and I new that we had to try the Ribeye Tacos, it was more of my husband's favorite but I still enjoyed it. My favorite was the Loaded Tots, and I try to recreate it at home!

Mccaunhauze beer
April M.

Stopped in before heading to Camp Fimfo with the kiddos and it did not disappoint. Wait staff was great and the food even better. It was so good we went back two days later for some more!

Burrata appetizer
Jacque M.

I can't explain how much I love it here. The lighting. The patio. The drinks, the food. The people.

Drinks menu!!
Sarna B.

Been here twice and we have enjoyed the time we spent. An awesome drink menu to cool down with and great beer on tap. We loved our food and the service was amazing. These waitresses were on Top of their game. It's dog friendly and even has a pup plate! We will be back with our pup soon.

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Christina B.

Settled in the Canyon Lake area, this little spot doesn't appear to be much if you're just passing by but looks are deceiving. When you come in it has a divey feel with a bit of down home mixed in. They have live music a lot of nights and it becomes over 21 after 9pm. We decided to pop in here with our group after a long pool day for some drinks and grub. We had some of the chicken strips, a burger, pulled pork sandwich and some brisket tacos. All was devoured without a word. If no one is talking, the food must be good! The patio has some games that the kids played while the adults had a few beverages while winding down. The wait staff was attentive and very friendly. I recommend a stop if you're in the area.

Rib eye tacos
Karen C.

A true fun sports oriented place right on the river. Super casual. Inside was nice and cool. Staff was amazingly friendly. Service was quick for being very busy. Nachos were plenty for 6! Tacos look small but packed with meat and garnishes. Beans were nicely spiced.

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2 months ago

Mediterranean chicken salad & tator tots slapped! If you're in canyon lake and want a late bite to eat I definitely recommend.

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We love river rose food! They are close by, the food is delicious and the people are friendly!

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Great bar atmosphere convenient location fun environment someplace to go late at night

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Great service and great food, they handled our large group of chaos makers with skill and without attitude. Highly recommended.

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Great place for a fun time. Service was excellent! Great food, and all staff were happy and courteous. Great ambiance!!!

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