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    River's Edge Restaurant

    4.0 (653 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RIVER'S EDGE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups

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    Sandy B.

    Beautiful views ! Wonderful staff , visiting from California, everyone was pleasant, food was good, drinks were flowing , great Easter

    Wagyu beef appetizer
    Karen F.

    Great stop for a nice lunch on the long drive to California. It is a little bit off the highway, but easy to get to.

    Calamari
    James G.

    A friend of mine told me to check this restaurant out. We went for a late lunch/early dinner. We weren't disappointed. We sat outside overlooking the reiver. Although it was a little warm, the views were beautiful. Our servers were friendly and checked back on us often. We split a wedge salad which was huge and had calamari and pork belly appetizers. All of it was delicious and beatituflly presented. As we left, it looked like a couple of musicians were setting up to provide live entertainment. If I ever go back to the area, I will definitely go back.

    Peige M.

    Such a fun place and so beautiful. I'm so happy I spent Easter here . Great dinner and brunch spot .

    Spinach Artichoke Dip  Panko crusted mixture of spinach artichoke, carrots, bell peppers, and cream cheese, served with toasted bread.
    Ms. Charlene O.

    Rivers Edge is located in an amazingly beautiful area along the river, offering three-tiered outdoor seating so one can dine while enjoying nature. They even offer propane heaters to keep you warm and a dining area for those who include their K9 companions in their travels. The attention and kindness they gave to my German Shepherd was very much appreciated! Word of advice: please only bring your dog if they are OBEDIENT- Don't ruin it for the rest of us. Now, the meals. The menu is not extensive- it is not fast-food, nor will you find burgers and fries here. However you will find your meals are specially prepared to perfection, fit for royalty and are delightful to the palate. Rivers Edge is definitely a "dining experience" to be enjoyed leisurely so that you can take in all the beauty of your meal. I'd definitely recommend.

    Fish (Halibut) and sweet potato fries
    Farah M.

    Beautiful riverfront location with a relaxing vibe. Booking through OpenTable was quick and easy, and the service was excellent. The Halibut Fish and Chips (with sweet potato fries) was crisp and well-seasoned, and the fish tacos were fresh and flavorful. I'd gladly come back to try more dishes.

    Calamari and Blackened Ahi Tuna
    Anthony W.

    So last weekend I took a trip up to Portland... Wifey had no idea. Well that was until we got to the border. Then she of course figured it out...But a 12 hour drive definitely means one needs to take breaks. My late Stepfather Donald taught me that. So we decided to have lunch in a cool town on the way to Portland. That's how we came to Grant's Pass. Such a beautiful town. But one thing that immediately catches the eye of my love is bodies of water. Theres a river here and most importantly a restaurant along said river(I believe the Rogue River?). If you don't already know about River Edge, you definitely have to check out pictures of how it looks outside. It's so nice having the sound of water flowing while you're about to have bomb food. So definitely enjoyed that ambience. Foodwise, everything was amazing. We order all apps. There was the Blackened Ahi Tuna, Calamari and best of all the House Pork Belly. The first two were amazing. The squid and tuna were both cooked perfectly. For Tuna I really enjoyed the sauce that it came with and for the calamari I thought the breading was solid. But I gotta highlight the Pork Belly. This is easily the best Pork Belly dish Ive ever had. Texture was PERFECT. It wasn't overcooked and had a good crunch to it. But on top of that you have these shoestring potatoes for even more crunch and the star of the show: the Apple-Pear Puree. Oh wait, did I mention that the pork belly itself is also marinated in a Honey Bourbon sauce? Yeaaaaa...Needless to say my mind was blown. I had ordered a Smoked Old Fashioned and I am so glad I did. It peared like a charm. Heh. Because you know what time it is folks. Don't let these this crazy heat waves fool you. It's fall babeh. And fall means all the lovely fall flavors that make you think of curling up with a blanket or extra clothes on a couch in front of a fireplace. Pork Belly itself is already flavor overload but when you pear the flavor and crispiness with the apple-pear puree, it really takes you to that fireplace moment. It makes me think of when I was a kid and my mom would spend all day making a Thanksgiving meal for us but she had to of course make some sweet potato or pumpkin pie. And it just smells everywhere. No matter what room you are at in your home. That's the essence of fall. So long story short, I highly recommend that if you've never been here to order the Pork Belly. You won't regret it. If you like whiskey, you can further enhance the experience by getting the Old Fashioned. You won't regret it my friend.

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    Martin R.

    While spending a few vacation days in Oregon, I stayed the night in Grants Pass on my way to Crater Lake. I was fortunate enough to come to this wonderfully situated restaurant for dinner. The patio is overlooking the river, and I had the apple salad followed by the Oregon Lamb Shank. It was all very delicious, and these dishes were magnificent examples of the Pacific Northwestern Cuisine creating new combinations with regional farm to table foods. The lamb shank was to die for; while maintaining the classic base, served over risotto and hints of mint leaves, this was combined with a sweet berry reduction, easily taking my award for the best lamb shank of 2024, no doubt. The view from the patio as well as the service couldn't have been better - see pics.

    Beautiful BI RACIAL MARRIED COUPLE!!

    Well I have very mixed feelings about this place . My Husband and I were there for our anniversary last night. The Valentines decor was so pretty. There was a live singer there and she sang beautifully, atmosphere was very cozy. Our waitress who we never got the name of.. ‍was friendly, BUT!! I had to ask for our candle to be lit. She took our order, and everything from our drinks to our appetizer to our main course took so long to finally get to our table. And she was never the one bringing our food. At first we were understanding... Of course it's Valentine's Day, it's busy, I've been a waitress, it's completely understandable. Until we noticed people who had arrived after us with a different waitresses ordering and receiving their stuff very quickly. We couldn't understand what was going on ... Any one point My water glass was clearly empty and we seen a waiter going by filling people's water. We're thinking, awesome, he will clearly see my glass and fill it up. Nope he just passed us without a glance over. The food was good, drinks were good. Service was just not to our expectations. I'm unsure if it is because we're a bi racial Married couple... I hate to think that's the reason behind these situations... but when you been a person of color all your life you realize these things do happen. So unfortunately the waitress only received a $8 tip and she was lucky, because my Husband didn't even want to leave that . I did mention to my Husband, maybe because I'm not white ‍ I noticed a review above mine from another couple there last night also.. and we'll they're a very Caucasian couple and she had a great review Oh well there's plenty of places we can spend our money.. Just remember no matter the color of a persons skin is THE MONEY THEY WORK HARD FOR IS THE SAME COLOR GREEN AS EVERYONE ELSE. Food good Atmosphere Service = Extremely Slow . inattentive. Ps. Thank you to the sweet heart hostess who took our pictures for us. She was great.

    Blackend Ahi
    Brent L.

    This place has a great setting by the river but even better food! Everything we ordered was amazing and so the service. The backend ahi is a must. We will be coming back to Grants Pass just to eat here.

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    It has a very nice view and the food is ok, it used to be better but burgers are fine.

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    Devyne S.

    Thank you for the positive review, Veronica.

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    My favorite restaurant in town! Everything is awesome, great food,wonderful service,and then there's the river and wild life.

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    The food at River's Edge Restaurant was excellent! The service was also great and the ambiance in the summer was perfect.

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    We couldn't agree more, Sarah. Thank you for the great review.

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    Ask the Community - River's Edge Restaurant

    Is Outdoor Dining Dog Friendly?

    I did see a dog when I was outdoor dining and they had a dog dish of water for him/her... I'd call to be sure tho' getting through by phones hard. Could be on their website.

    Need reservation's Saturday Christmas Eve?

    Most definitely YES

    Is there indoor dining tonight?

    Unfortunately there is not, the rules have just changed and it's outdoor dining. We ate outside 2 days ago and it was beautiful, hope this helps

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