Love this place! Food, service, owners are personable. Prices are reasonable. Love seeing Soraya from the Malibu.

my daughter and I use large power wheelchairs. We went here on a busy weekend but staff never made us feel unwelcome or that we were in way while waiting for table. The wait staff was friendly and our food arrived quickly. Great experience read more

I was on a two day photo shoot in Guttenberg NJ and staying at a local hotel for the night. By the time I got to the hotel it was after 10PM and the only places open for food at that time are diners. The River View was a mile from my hotel so I set out for some late night breakfast, my favorite diner food. I took a seat at the counter and a very friendly waitress brought me a menu and took my drink order. My coffee arrived a moment later and I ordered a Greek omelette with french fries and rye toast. I was pleasantly surprised to be served a very over stuffed 3 egg omelette. Stuffed with plenty of feta cheese and fresh chunks of tomato. It was perfectly cooked and not browned as in some other places. The french fries were also crispy without being burnt. The toast also arrived perfectly toasted. My cup of coffee was bottomless. They say Joisey is known for it's diners. The River View was a perfect first example for me to try. If I'm doing a photo shoot in the area again I know where I'll be going for dinner afterwards. Give the River View a try, I did! read more

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Been here a couple of times and it's fun, typical diner. You can come in for brekkie looking like a total schlub and they don't care. Two sisters run it, ones name is Cynthia and they are a hoot watching them interact. They are super friendly and really hustle to seat you quickly. Basic diner food that is tasty AND a full bar. Highly recommend. Eric was our server and he is simply adorable and made our experience fantastic #riverviewdiner #boomerbitchreviews read more

I ordered yesterday morning. Going thru a tough time and this morning I look at the delivery box and they placed a smiley face next to my name. Food and tine is great but you just made my morning with that smoky face. You never k le when something so trivial is huge to someone like me! Thank u read more

I love the Challah French Toast and hands down the best!! Very clean and friendly staff.

One of the many diners in this area,this place was our destination for breakfast. We tried the lox and onion omelette served with home fries and toast. It was a pretty generous portion and no skimping on the smoked salmon. The banana pancakes were also good, with a slightly crisp, amber colored crust and a light airy interior filled with hot, sliced bananas. It's great to get food out onto the table quickly after the cooks work their magic on it, as both dishes arrived steaming and literally hot off the grill. Service was fine, the prices were standard diner prices, and the place was clean. read more

River View Diner - Ask for blue cheese dressing here and....well, that's what we got! - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

A great find whilst shopping- a perfect solution when you are peckish and only a diner with a substantial menu will fit the bill! Huge bonus if they have an insane assortment of typical deserts (hello - Baklava- come to Mama). You can't go wrong here - excellent service - always clean and tidy - following all of the Covid19 protocols. Fills the required Diner quota for the Gold Coast of NJ and worth the drive from JC. A new favorite! read more

Came to the River View diner early Sunday afternoon for brunch because the wait at the Brownstone was too long. The women running the diner are very friendly and energetic. They quickly got us to a table and our server came over right away. I had coffee and my friend had a tequila sunrise to drink. They have a decently stocked bar if you want drinks during your meal. We decided to start with mozzarella sticks. They came out quickly and were very hot - you get 10 in an order so we couldn't finish them all. For mains, I had pancakes with bacon extra crispy and my friend had the hot pastrami sandwich with fries. The portions were large and my bacon came out extra crispy as requested. Good fries. We enjoyed our meals. Took a slice of the oreo cheesecake to go - my friend was a little disappointed that it was a smaller piece than he usually gets, but it was still very yummy. So much food for only $60 bucks. Good service and good food - solid diner. read more

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Great typical NJ Diner with a huge variety of everything day or night. The menu was large with plenty of choices. A nice drink menu was also attached however, the drink prices were high for this type of place. What makes this place really stand out is the large portions that you get. The tuna melt sandwich was tasty and HUGE. Half of it was brought home. The matzo ball soup was a little bland and needed some seasoning. The chicken salad sandwich was big, tasty and tender. Another reason to visit is the service. WOW! They are on top of everything! Coffee refills, water refills etc. Very attentive. Covid protocols are in place for a pleasant dining exoeriance. Plenty of easy parking. Support local business read more

I've been to many diners over the years and this one just felt average. The food was okay and despite the name, our seating location did not have any view of the river lol. The food got to our table very quickly so that's a big plus. If you want exceptional food, I'd probably try somewhere else. Are you really hungry and want to get just good/average food but get it to the table asap? Then this is the place for you. Prices were reasonable and on par with other diners. read more

River View Diner - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

What can I say but a great Greek Burger. Served Medium Rare with great fries. It was large, juicy, and very filling. Solid job read more

River View Diner - Dining room - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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This is your typical Jersey diner. Not much to write home about. The pancakes are standard, the eggs are standard, the breakfast meats are standard. I decided to try something different for breakfast, so I ordered blueberry blintzes. For those who have never had blintzes before they're like thin pancakes typically filled with a fruit compote or cheese (think something similar to a crepe). When I was served my food, I was surprised by what I saw. My blintzes were served on a bed of lettuce and cucumbers (like a salad), with sour cream and unsweetened applesauce on the side. The whole meal made absolutely no sense. It was so lazy and lacked any type of creativity. In my opinion, if you're going to serve something so poorly, just take it off the menu. Stick with the pancakes or waffles if you go here looking for something sweet. read more

River View Diner - Blueberry blintzes on a bed of lettuce, with sides of sour cream and unsweetened apple sauce??? - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Great customer service. The evening was quiet an just perfect for waffles and breakfast food! We walked in with a great and out with a "thanks for coming, see you soon". It was a great time. The waffle was perfect, delicious, fluffy and ideal for me. The eggs were cooked to perfection! My friend ordered hash browns with veggies but they forgot them, but I called the manager over in with in ten more mins they had pipping HOT hash browns all ready to go. It was amazing. They didn't even charge him for the mistake, great device. Over and beyond and they now have a new customer. They had their tree up in the entrance and really set the tone. I love diners and this is one that is close to me. read more

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Was not sure what to expect from this diner, but I was pleasantly surprised. The French toast deluxe meal was quite enjoyable, and it was a large portion. The freshly squeezed orange juice was good, but tastes like more like supermarket orange juice than freshly squeezed. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. Good diner to visit for breakfast. read more

River View Diner - French Toast Deluxe - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Staff were friendly. Although I wasn't at all impressed with the food. Silver dollar pancakes were too big to be silver dollar and it was quite overcooked. Bacon was on the chewy side, the bagel pizza was okay, my cheddar, bacon and broccoli omelette were also overcooked that the eggs became too dry. read more

River View Diner - Bagel pizza - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Typical diner food - can't really complain. I ordered the two eggs with Taylor ham and french fries. The ham was good but a bit salty after a while, but I guess that's just how Taylor ham is. They could do a bit better on the french fries. I know they're frozen fries but these tasted especially cardboard-y. Only stopped by this place because we were going to watch a movie nearby, so there could be a good chance I'd be back next time I'm in the area. Otherwise, nothing special. read more

River View Diner - Taylor ham with poached eggs - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Who doesn't love a good diner? First off, great service! The hostess, waitress and bussers were all really sweet. Coffee mug was never empty, and our waitress checked in often to make sure everything was good. We got the western omelette(peppers/ham) and corned beef hash. Both good, typical diner fare. Nothing to write home about, but a good filling meal. We left full and happy. I thought it was a little pricier than other diners? but I still think its worth it! read more

River View Diner - Corned beef gags and western omelette - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Really good quiet spot!! The food is amazing and the staff are friendly. I would come here again. Recommend for breakfast!!

Friendly staff with great diner food. Always welcoming family owned business. Cozy and clean with TVs to keep updated on news or sports. My breakfast choice is their build your own omelets. They make yummy soups and sandwiches too. read more

River View Diner - Yummy soup and blt sandwich at my favorite diner. - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Classic NJ diner. I've been to River View Diner 5 or 6 times and it is consistently delicious with great service. I always stick to diner specialities like breakfast, waffles, triple decker sandwiches, wraps, etc. Specifically, I'd suggest the chicken salad triple decker or any of the omelets. The staff is super fast and attentive. read more

Service (servers) was great and food was mediocre. However, the upper manager or owner or whatever passive aggressively treats you badly when you don't spend a lot of money; Please remember that reputation does matter in restaurant business ( act professional?) read more

We came here for a Sunday brunch with our kids. Wow...I must say I missed out on this great brunch spot for my past 6 years in this area! Their pancakes are better, in my opinion, than the Original Pancake House in City Place, which we go quite often. This diner's pancakes have ingredients baked in.. unlike the original pancake house's..so fresh and tasty! I tried my husband's egg benedict and it was excellent too! My son didn't like the original pancake house's pancakes, but he likes River View Diner's and can't stop eating them! read more

I live really close to the diner and been there several times already including New Years, and New Year's Eve. The owner who's always there is very nice and friendly, the staff is great. The food is diner quality, don't expect a 5 star restaurant or a hip so Williamsburg cafe. I recommend them, especially for a brunch and in holidays. read more

River View Diner - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

This is typical fast food style diner fare. I got the "buffalo wings" which had zero buffalo flavor and were very greasy. You know when a place SAYS they're hot wings but you get them and they seem like plain breaded wings? It was like that. To this day I wonder if someone just forgot to p buffalo sauce on them. My wife, on the other hand, opted for a classic hamburger. But a classic American hamburger this was not. I gazed across the table at her burger and observed it had nearly a half a head of iceberg lettuce and a full tomato with the saddest looking patty from the freezer. SpongeBob would be disappointed. Maybe their breakfast is better? The couple across from us cleared their plates. ‍ read more

This place is really lackluster, came here recently with some friends and was greeted by the manager who was very friendly. The decor of the diner looks like it was stolen out of a nursing home, floral upholstered chairs and the like. We ordered some sweets and coffee for the evening, I got the carrot cake. The carrot cake which was probably purchased last Sunday as the parts that were orange were sun bleached yellow. The cake itself tasted stale, luckily the frosting always comes through in terms of flavor. I know judging an eatery on just dessert is a stretch because they probably don't make the cakes in house but if you know it's visibly going bad don't serve it. I may come back at some point and give this place a second chance. read more

River View Diner - Carrot cake - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

I have come here many times and always brought many people, the food is very good and the place is cute. I have put some thoughts in writing this review as I thought it was a one off, but I feel this is something the owners need to know. The staff serving the staff serving the tables are rude and pushy. I asked the lady for a few minutes as I needed to translate the menu m and the server came and stood over me so that we just ordered something quick. I also overheard the same waitress urging some people behind me who seemed to be foreign too. There are empty seats and no one was waiting. Not sure where this urgency was coming from, but it's uncomfortable and makes you think twice about coming back. read more

One of the best in Bergen County, always satisfied with service and the food. Typical diner menu with all the favorite items, cheese fries, burgers, breakfast all day and leave room for dessert. I am a creature of habit, having the Greek salad with grilled chicken as a default. Gooey melted d mozzarella on crispy French fries with a side of homemade gravy- bring on the disco music, an exquisite perfect ending to a night out !! read more

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I came here for breakfast and had the Mediterranean omelette. They give you the option of home fries or french fries and toast. They also have the options of egg whites but it is an extra cost. My omelette was very tasty and the mix of the mushrooms, tomatoes and green peppers was fantastic. The servers were friendly and provided amazing customer service. It does get packed on certain days but the parking lot is huge so there's usually parking. I will be coming here again. read more

River View Diner - Mediterranean Omelette and home Fries. Comes with toast. - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

We spent a day in NYC, were hungry and looking for a GREAT Diner!! We found a wonderful place for our family of 6 to eat. The had a children menus that included a drink and ice cream. This is a TRUE Diner!! So spend the evening in NYC, then over to NJ to eat!!! read more

River View Diner - Children's Menu! - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Loved this cute little diner. Came here for brunch. I had the Banana Walnut with chocolate chip pancakes with a mimosa it was delicious! I will definitely be coming back here when I come back and visit. Very sweet and friendly staff. Oh and don't forget to order a side of bacon it's the most crispy bacon you'll ever have. Don't think twice about coming here you won't regret it. read more

River View Diner - Mimosa - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Went for breakfast with my family. The food was ok, not the greatest but not a lot of flavor and I had an omelette. However, when paying the bill was what threw me off immediately. I had this discussion with several people already because it did not sit well in terms of payment. I DO NOT AGREE THAT ANYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT THE SERVERS TIPS ARE. I say this because while going up to pay the bill, I was a little irritated when the lady up front and I do not care if she was the manager, saying OUT LOUD in front of other customers if I am leaving a tip on the card and proceeded to ask me OUT LOUD how much so she can put the amount in the machine. Made my husband and I a little uncomfortable. I worked as a server and a bartender in the past and I firmly believe management team needs to change that right away! It is not fair to the customer AND the server. I pay my server whatever I want, and that is not your right to know! I really don't care if you're putting it in the machine. I truly hope this changes because even if I decide to pay my server whether is cash or card, $5, $10, even $20 tip, you still have no right especially SAYING IT OUT LOUD TO ASK ME. It's the servers hard working money, not management's right to know. read more

We eat just about every weekend. Family owned and operated this is diner done right. Everyone is super friendly and always make us feel like family. The wait staff is great, and food comes out quickly. The diner is clean and we'll managed. Food portions are generous, and I've never left hungry. Truly I've never had a bad meal. Just go, and if you see me there say hello. read more

Good food. Fantastic burgers. Great tasting potato salad. Service sometimes slow. Place is clean. Family run and operated. Breakfast is good. Some sandwiches however are left to be desired. The sliced steak sandwich comes panini style and can be tasteless. Ask for it on a roll instead. Close to home, and open 24 hours on weekends only. read more

Kicking myself for not reviewing this place earlier. I have been coming here since 2003 and always found the place to be a good consistent place for a quick meal or late night snack. I usually get a club sandwich, late breakfast or tuna melt. Service is always great and portions very generous. I also really like the coffee (endless cup). My folks came in for lunch today en route to Port Liberte and ordered the trout special. I need to start ordering the specials! For something ridiculous like $10.95, they got soup or salad, bread, vegetable/side and trout, which was very well prepared and tasty. I tend to not get too ambitious when ordering at diners in general, but I might get a little more adventurous here after trying the fish. I'm a fan. read more

Hardworking, friendly staff and management can't make up for mediocre food. Decided against one of the local eateries on River Road to avoid requisite valet parking and ended up here ordering challah french toast. Order was taken with a smile, plated and on the table so quickly I couldn't believe it. Once I cut into it, I could see the slices had been battered and fried but had not been dipped long enough in egg so that the middle of the bread was still bone dry instead of eggy. I ate around the outside edges and left the plain bread portions on the plate. Next time, I'll deal with the valet or hit the breakfast bar at Whole Foods. read more

The food was TERRIBLE! I ordered an omelette with mushroom, onion and cheddar cheese and a side of fruit. It was awful! The Eggs were overcooked to the point where they were brown and flavorless. I had a few bites before switching to the fruit bowl which consisted of grapefruit honeydew orange. I hate grapefruit and the oranges were cut so badly that they had Rhine attached. I left starving and will NEVER come back! read more

Do not come here!! If I could give this place 0 stars I would!! The reviews are spot on. This diner is on river rd next too condominiums, NYC skyline, expensive shops & restaurants like Ruth Chris. I understand that the prices may be higher than most but $20 for just 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, potatoes and fruit???? $20?? Is this breakfast or dinner? About the food: the fruit was spoiled. The pancakes and home fries were nasty. The eggs were regular. To use the syrup you have to pull the top up. How many nasty dirty hands have been on that nasty looking top? I love diners so this review breaks my heart but this diner clearly needs a wake up call. About service: the hostess is rude. The cashier kept having a side conversation about her kids then asked me in front of everyone in line when I went to pay how much I wanted to tip. Didn't say "hi. How was everything?". Not even eye contact. Who does that? I tip everywhere I go, but no one needs to know my business. Poor etiquette to say the least. I don't mind paying for good food & service but when that doesn't happen it pisses me off. You will never see me again. Come @ your own risk. read more

River View Diner - Breakfast special #1 with a side of short stack - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Food is terrible, and extremely overpriced. It's a diner, not gourmet, but they charge you as if they're serving top quality food. But the most disappointing part of all is the restaurant is acting as though we're not living through a life threatening pandemic. Every single table was filled , no social distancing whatsoever. I also saw them cleaning all tables with the same dirty rag, basically just spreading every diner's germs everywhere. We were horrified! read more

Food has been consistently subpar every time I come. Why do I keep coming then? Good question. Well, it's close, convenient, and open late. Oh, and the service is surprisingly incredible. The food is so terrible I can't think of anything memorable I've ever had. Just this recent time we order the platter of chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and potato skins. The funny thing is that the menu listed it as "homemade" mozzarella sticks and when I asked the server if they really were, she bluntly replied with a straight face, "Oh no no, they aren't. I'm 100% sure." Everything comes out of a box, can, or freezer bag. You can see it, and taste it. AND it's extremely overpriced. No flavor, low quality, and very basic diner food. Such a shame because there is so much potential here, and the service had been great every time. I've learned to get basic things that cannot be ruined. Like a fried egg, fresh spinach, or... read more

River View Diner - Chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and potato skins platter - Diners Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey