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River Star Diner

3.0 (87 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Fried seafood platter - large scallops and fried shrimp...SO GOOD!
Cizza R.

This place NEVER disappoints. Food is plentiful and good. Large selection with so many options. Our waitress was attentive and helpful with suggestions. Typical diner ambiance and we got a table with a view of the river. Will definitely come back.

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Chris C.

A friend suggested stopping in to River Star Diner today and glad we did. Great staff, comfortable seating and omletes, Waffles and coffee! Perfect way to relax on the banks of the Muskenetgon River. No complaints here and will return.

Eggplant Panini and Tuna Salad Club with home fries.
Cheryl B.

Excellent service, food and the most beautiful atmosphere. The menu is long and everything is delicious. Heaven in a diner.

Pastrami & Two Eggs
Justin R.

Great food, amazing service, and affordable with a classic diner ambiance. Will be back

Gnats In my ice tea

I don't think I've ever been so disappointed by food Gnats In my iced tea, and they refilled using the same cup so they were still there when I finished my second glass. Cheese burger overcooked and without cheese chili was just sloppy joe mix. Ruben came without Russian dressing, chicken Marsala tasted like gravy and the chicken was loose. Saw the waiter maybe twice the whole time. But seriously you think something would be right here but even the atmosphere felt hostile. I've never eaten anything and lost my appetite, it ruined our whole night coming here.

Breakfast next to the stream!
Jose F.

The food is tasty and the staff is friendly and attentive, however the place could use a facelift. This place is in a gorgeous location and the food is decent. The score would definitely increase if they put some money back into the business. New dinner ware and maybe glass cups instead of plastic would go a long way. The furniture should be reupholstered due to wear and tear in most of the booths. I'm hopeful to see some of these updates being done!

Moldy pickle!!
Mildred M.

This has got to be the worst pastrami sandwich ever, the meat is tough and sliced thick too chewy, the coleslaw is soggy and please look at the pickle looks like it has mold. Not to make mention of the disgusting plate the food is served on!! Won't ever be back here!! This placing is disgusting don't eat here save yourself the trouble!!

Sausage, eggs and potatoes. All cooked perfectly.

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Worst meatloaf I have ever had. Only good thing was the waitress was good. I qouldnt go here ever again.

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Had breakfast here this morning. The Atlantis Eggs Benedict with home fries was outstanding! Service excellent!

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Not fresh ... got sick from their breakfast and I was so disappointed it was decent/good but then I immediately had to use the restroom

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Love This place !! Friendly staff and good food definitely coming back often! Way to go to the entire staff!!

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***If there's one review you should read before deciding to come here, it's this one. I'm about to…read morewax poetic.*** Let me preface by saying that I'm a young adult who considers himself a bit of a foodie. I work in Times Square so I usually frequent fine dining establishments in the city, but my home is North Jersey so I am acutely aware that there are some hidden gems in this state. Last week, I was at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River and was blown away. But this place is far, far, even more exceptional. Greatest dining experience ever. Called the restaurant due to a last-minute cancelation in my party. Evan, a manager, was super helpful in waiving any cancelation fees. It's BYOB and there's a brewery across the street that apparently does takeout. I just brought beer from my house. They gave me chilled glasses and a bucket of ice to keep my refreshments chilled. Onto the ambience. You walk in and it's a nice, cozy little place with tables and a bar top with an open kitchen layout behind it. You can see all the food that's cooking and the presentations that go behind each dish - all live in front of you. The chef's were busy but always obliged when I said hey or asked a question. I tried the 5 course chef's tasting menu for $125. You get a little bit of all of the best flavors coming out of the kitchen. And the flavors are always changing. They source their ingredients from local farms. First came out complimentary course #1 - all I remember is it had crudo in it. Then course #1 - gulf shrimp with squid. This is the point where I decide no matter how else dinner plays out, I'm coming back. What fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings. Next was course #2 - duck confit spring roll. It's just a smaller portion of what's regularly on their menu. This may have been my favorite item of the night. Next was wood fired octopus in tagliatelle pasta. After that, I believe, was complimentary course #2 - what appeared to be a caesar salad. Anything they make is delicious. Finally, I had an American wagyu strip as the fourth course. Absolutely delectable. At this point, I'm in Heaven. But I'm not quite yet full and ready for my dessert - profiteroles - one of my favorite desserts. I was looking forward to it from the moment I walked in and saw it listed on the tasting menu. I only eat 1 meal a day so when I finally eat, I eat a lot. A normal person would be full at this point, but I wanted more. I also couldn't help but think it might have something to do with me not wanting to leave and just try anything this kitchen made. So I ordered more. I asked for their regular menu and ordered some more duck confit spring rolls and some type of pork belly entree. Quick note - the pork belly entree was not good. You have to take the losses on the chin to make the wins matter more. Pork belly over beans? It was like bbq ribs meets an English breakfast. Please get rid of that, respectfully. After 3 bites, I didn't want any more so I quietly flagged down my server, Kat, and told her please quietly take this, I fully intend to pay for it since I ordered it; it's just no good. And I had been raving to her about every dish up until that point. So she insisted that she'd take it off the check. I insisted I'd pay, she kept insisting, so I relented. That's really good customer service. Now time for dessert. I wish I could say I was ending on a better note but the Profiteroles - which I mentioned is a favorite dessert of mine - massive disappointment. After everything else was put together for care, I got notes of freezer for this last one - especially the pumpkin part. I love this restaurant and I intend on returning as soon as possible, so please don't take offense to my constructive criticism. I applaud your efforts to infuse different flavors together. It is working wonders for you. Keep it up. I'm gonna share pictures of everything, including the menu. But the last 2 things I'll talk about are the cost and the service. With the pork belly entree taken off, it was just the 5 course tasting menu, an order of duck confit spring rolls, and a $6 double espresso. The total came out to $168 after taxes. I tipped $168. That's right. 100%. In a world where people like to dock tip percentages from their precious "20%" for what they perceive to be a lack of good service, let's normalize going above 25% for exceptional service. Not everyone can afford 100% like me, but next tip tip your servers 30-35% for exceptional service. As a former server in my heyday, I promise it'll mean more to them than the few extra dollars to you. And exceptional service is what I got. From manager Evan, to server Kat, to all of the others I met - forgive me if I forget any names. Chef Kelly, Chef Mike, Chef Jon, Keira, Jimmy. Thank you for an unforgettable 5-star experience. Keep up the exceptional work. I will see you again soon.

Early dinner on a Friday night. Again, couldn't have been better! We again did the 3 course dinner,…read moreamazing as usual. Took pics this time so wanted to review. We ordered the bread this time too. Delicious! Didn't need any drinks because the food was amazing. Great meal yet again!

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Marley's Gotham Grill

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We've heard great things about the wings at Marley's Gotham Grill and we were not disappointed with…read morethe options. 402 different sauces. The wings come lightly breaded or not, boned or boneless or you can get falafel w/ sauces. I was pleased to see the full bar and happy they had my Leigenkugel summer shandy. Hubby got Diet Pepsi. He was thinking of getting food off the menu but we decided to see how hungry we were after the wings. 12 wings were plenty and we couldn't even eat those. The Jack Be Nimble w/ Jack Daniel's sauce were our favorites and came with plenty of sauce. We enjoyed the ginger garlic honey as well which seemed more like a rub, but the JD was wet and better. Plus they bring out fresh chips which are supper crunchy and delicious. The wings came out super quick and our server Crystal B was very attentive. The bar is very happening and features local brews as well as all the favorites. There are many options to sit and enjoy. There is outdoor in front of the restaurant and in the patio in the back. You can sit along the bar for a louder atmosphere or on the other side for a quieter more family oriented environment. Hubby wanted a coffee and opted for an Irish Coffee while I finished my beer. It was made with Jameson which is common but not his favorite. It was topped off with a light layer of whipped cream and green food coloring (not a fan).

This is a composite and represents the lunch time experience. The burgers are good. The fries have…read morebeen awful. Consistently awful. They came out and they were not very warm. I don't really care much about fries so it isn't a deal breaker but if I'm paying for as part of the whole meal... not acceptable. The French Onion soup was good. Their Reuben is okay. The potato skins... pass. Small, needed to be crispier for my liking. I have had better experiences here later on in the day. I'll go with busier is better for them. The staff is always pleasant. Whatever the other mis-steps the people who serve you are really awesome. Considering evening and the crew I'll go with 3 over the 2 stars my recent experiences have earned. I don't see lunch here again. Oh, make sure to put at least 2 quarters in the meter. Lunch was over an hour and though the meter guy was cool he didn't have to be. I'm sure I would have gotten a ticket had I not been walking to my vehicle. He gave a friendly mention that the time was up.

River Star Diner - diners - Updated May 2026

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