I've been a fan since I was SIX years old...I am now 71 and still look forward to our annual trip to Iron River. My children and grandchildren have become fans now too. The pizza is great - always hot, crispy and delicious. The only slipup we've experienced was during the pandemic... quality wasn't as high. The Riverside Pizza in Green Bay is very good but doesn't hit the same level as the one in Iron River... I'm thinking the memories we have add to the enjoyment. Anyway, I'll continue the trip from northern Mississippi to Iron River because it's become part of my family and I... an enjoyment we can't get elsewhere, read more

Our family's favorite but we always order crispy because the middle sometimes is not cooked!

The family has a cabin outside of Iron River. Been coming to Riverside Bar for pizza every time we're up in the UP.... The pizza is really good. It's got a sweet sauce and I love the thinner crust. But it's basic bar pizza. There's definitely nothing fancy about it. But I think that's also kind of the best part about it. They just kept it simple and it pays off! read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

we moved to Iron River just over a year ago and heard about this place from everybody that the pizza was good so we finally gave it a try. We went in right when they opened. The server was nice. The place was clean. The pizza came within 20 minutes and was very good. Everybody raved about the sauce and I have to concur. I really did love the sauce and I love how the sausage was minced up underneath the cheese con the bite-size pieces they cut it into lol but the three of us to take small bites read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - cheese sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

Great place very friendly staff. Pizza was so good and was cut in almost bite size pieces. Will definitely go back again. read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - Sausage pepperoni extra cheese - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

Exceptionally clean restaurant and very welcoming staff. Pizza was good too! Would definitely return.

I've been coming to riverside for almost 30 years and my parents have been coming for nearly 70. It's one of my favorite family traditions to come to riverside. This is hands down the best pizza I have ever had. It's something in their special sauce that makes it like no other. It's always a packed house so be prepared to wait especially if there are a lot of carry out orders but I can guarantee you it's worth the wait every time. read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - Number 5 - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

Possibly the best crispy cracker thin crust pizza in the country. Get the "cheese out" with whatever toppings you like and thank me later. I travel the country cooking competitively and live to find places like this on my journeys. read more

I absolutely loved this place. Friendly staff and great food to satisfy my munchies lol. Inside it's cozy and homey feeling. I can't wait to go back! P.S. if you're a green smoker I'd recommend smoking by your car. read more

My favorite pizza in the entire world. That's right no. 1 out of my 27 years on earth. It's very unique hard to explain, thin and kind of thick at the same time. Will be a sad day if Iron River ever loses this gem. read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

We got recommended this place by locals. It was advertised as the best pizza in the UP to us, so maybe we had high expectations. BUT regardless we did not like our experience or the pizza. The pizza tasted like frozen pizza. Our waitress forgot to bring us several things (plates, Parmesan cheese, crush red peppers, and straws). We were hungry, so we powered through without them. We felt as though the staff was preoccupied with those who around the bar and the locals while we were there. Overall we did not have a great experience and will not go back. read more

I've been a customer for 60 years. Locals told me that the pizza had declined, but I had to check. Our sausage pizza and undercooked crust (doughy) although our waitperson said I was Wrong. Sauce was tasteless and very little sausage. I hope the new owner can right this ship. read more

Been coming here for 35 years. Love that it hasn't changed a bit in that time. Same decor and same great pizza. Great staff.

Decided to try Riverside tonight after driving by it for so many months. It's a comfy little place that has a lot of room inside. The staff was super friendly and kind. They helped us right away and make sure we were well taken care of. At first, we were a little surprised by the menu because it only had pizza options, wings and footlong dogs. We were kind of expecting like cheesy bread sticks or some type of garlic bread that goes with pizza or maybe even a salad bar? But the options for pizza and the pizza itself did not disappoint. The pizza is loaded with toppings and there are a lot of toppings to choose from as well! And it's cut into perfect bite size pieces! It looked funny at first but then we loved how it was cut. This place is definitely worth a try! read more

The pizza is so good that we drove all the way from Rhinelander to come here for dinner. The sauce, in particular, is fantastic. If you plan to visit Iron River, plan to eat here. read more

This Saturday night's large pizza is the second one I've ordered and eaten there in the last six months of 2023. Neither one would come close to what I consider the best or really good pizza. This last one had the majority of melted cheese in the center 75 percent of the pizza, so much less near the edges. Very oily cheese. Fresh mushrooms tasted canned. Our waitress really didn't have anything to say about the Limited distribution of cheese except" "So how was the pizza?" read more

Disappointed. Waitress acted like it was against her standards to be helpful. It was our first visit so we had questions. The pizza is offered in numerical order. We liked # 6 but simply wanted pepperoni instead of sausage. Not possible, we needed to order a special pizza. We asked why? She answered that is our rule. We both had a glass of white wine. It was served above room temperature. Cheap white wine should be served cool or cold. All the normal extras had to be requested. Plate. Fork. Pepper flakes Cheese sprinkles. Glass of water. All the staff was having a great time hanging out at the bar. Ignoring the customers. read more

Always a favorite! Every visit to iron river calls for a visit to Riverside Pizza. Staff is always friendly and pizza is outstanding!

Pizza is too salty and served on a cracker-thin crust. I'd rather drive an hour to get a decent pizza.

Growing up, this was the pizza place, and now as a adult this is still what I compare all pizza's to. This is just the perfect pizza. I have great memories of going there with my grandparents who are no longer here, and it was their favorite as well. My grandfather and Uncle's compared it to the pies they got to try during WW2. I knew as a child this place was special. Sadly I don't get back to the area much, but when I do this is always top of the the list of places to go. The pizza is just perfect, not think, not super thin, it's just perfect. Almost like a club cracker but better. The sauce is unreal, I have tried to re-create it numerous times to no avail. The sausage also is the best sausage that can be found on any pizza, ever. There's just something about it. Thank you for setting the bar on pies, and I do hope that you stay in business forever. read more

Just came back from a ski vacation at Ski Brule and had 2 other families with us. Tons of snow and skiing was great! Brought 6 adults and 5 kids to my favorite pizza joint and 4 pies disappeared like magic. Kids had fun playing some of the video games while the adults enjoyed some beer. We ended up ordering a pizza to go to have something to snack on back at the cabin. Service can be a bit slow at times, and it does get busy especially on the weekends. I'll take slow and great pizza over fast and forgettable. This is a small town like I grew up in and enjoy the community feel. Thanks Riverside! See you in July! read more

Well I have to say the cheese out which they have had for at least 20 years that I've been going there, is out of the world so remember to order the cheese out! I promise You Won't Be Disappointed.. read more

Everybody's got their own favorite "this is the best pizza on the planet" pick. This one is mine. What's different about my pick compared to most others is that mine isn't in New York City, or Chicago, or Milan. No, it's in Iron River, Michigan, which is an ever-shrinking former iron ore mining town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan whose heyday was probably in the World War II era. But the last of the mines closed down a generation ago, and Iron River isn't exactly "on the way" to any more prominent destinations. Ergo, it's unlikely that most people would ever find themselves in striking distance of this fine pizza. About this Riverside Pizza: 1) It's a cracker crust deal. Very very thin and crispy, which offers great texture in a way that doesn't get in the way of the flavor of the toppings and sauce. 2) The sauce is excellent! It's really zesty and offers up a strong tomato flavor. 3) The pizza is cut into tiny little squares. They're about an inch and a half to two inches. This is something of a double edged sword in terms of your eating strategy. You don't have to commit to a whole big slice the way you do with a regular pie slice. However, for the very same reason, you can usually stuff at least three or four more pieces down your pie-hole even after your belly declares that you are stuffed. 4) Toppings here are simple. There's sausage and mushrooms and and onions and pepperoncini style pickled peppers. Most people eat some combination of those three items. You can also get a pepperoni if you must (although the sausage is the thing--and those peppers--trust me). I'm a #8 man myself. I visit Iron River about once a year and naturally make sure I stop in once or twice. The other 364 days a year I dream about this pizza. read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - I'm a #8 man myself. - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

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Nice friendly tavern that has very good handmade pizza . Ask for cheese on top! Don't let the size fool you very filling

When you walk into Riverside, you know you're walking into a local hangout. The decor is mainly Green Bay Packers memorabilia (which makes a Wisconsinite feel at home too). The menu is super simple- nothing fru-fru. If you want anything other than pizza or a fish fry, go elsewhere. That being said, the pizza is phenomenal. My family ordered a sausage, onion, mushroom and pepperoncini, and a plain cheese pizza. Both were piping hot and cut into tiny little squares that allow you to shove more pizza down your gullet than you thought possible. My daughter also loved playing the video games and claw game while we waited for the pizza to come out. read more

BEST PIZZA EVER!!! We love Riverside Pizza... Sausage, Canned Mushrooms and Extra Pepperoncini. It's a place we meet with friends and family every year!!! Love Riverside - Great Food, Great Service and Great Owners. read more

After I had talked about being in that area quite a bit a coworker hyped this place up sooo much. So naturally the next time I was passing through I had to try it. I ordered an individual pizza. Maybe it's bc I had such high hopes that it was extra disappointing but this was not good pizza. Not anywhere close to good pizza. I believe it is bc the sauce is awful.. frankly it was gross. And so was the establishment. I feel like the whole place needed to be dipped in boiling water. I'm not sure if it is bc it's their only option that the locals think it's good or even acceptable. But I'd love to give them all a good pizza. Don't waste your time. I'm serious. read more

The pizza was good... I mean Good. It's everything I would expect to find in a big city claiming to be an old school pizza joint. But, this place is in the U.P., so you could say the pizza is great. The staff was very friendly and I'll be back next time in town. read more

This place is supposed to have the best pizza in the UP. "Best" anything is a tall order. But if you like a thinner pizza with great crispy crust then it may really be the best. I ordered the sausage with pepperoncinis and it's outstanding. Perfect amount of topping and a crisp crust. The cheese was really good. The place was packed but the server handled everything really well. read more

This place isn't just about the pizza. This place Does Have Great Tasting Pizza, but you're not going Just for the pie. You're going because it's served and nourished a community for generations. It's a legacy pizzeria- the kind Of place where walking in, you're already halfway home. This is a pizzeria that brought pizza to folks like my iron working French Canadian grandfather- this was his spot. He'd be at the bar, having a beer waiting to bring a few pies back to us. I highly recommend. Go and taste a bit of local flavor in a historical spot. Enjoy. If you're in Naples or NYC, you can do the same, I have. But here, this is the pizza that will nourish and create memories. Enjoy! read more

Riverside Pizza is more than just delicious pizza, it's one of my greatest summer traditions. My father grew up in Iron River, right up the road from Riverside, and has been eating this pizza since he was a kid. We now live in Houston but Iron River is always where my family gathers together in the summer. Some of my best memories of our trip to Iron River was going to Riverside Pizza and picking songs on the jukebox and playing the Timber game while waiting for our pizza to be ready. I've been eating Riverside pizza since I was able to chew solid food and it has always been my favorite. We typically stay in Iron River for about a week every summer and it is not uncommon for us to get at least one pizza from Riverside every single night of our trip. In fact, I have nightmares a few times every year that my family goes to Iron River and on the last day I realize I haven't had Riverside pizza even once. Yes, the pizza is that good! It is often times hard getting a large enough table down at Riverside to accommodate all of my family but never fear, the pizza tastes just as good sitting outside on a U.P. summer evening as it does eating it down at Riverside. I can never understand the not so good reviews on this place. True, it is often tricky to get a table, especially for a large group of people. That's because people don't just come to Riverside for the pizza. This place has always been a place where families and friends get together to catch up. In fact, my sister and I have made it a new tradition where we head down to Riverside before the rest of the family to see how long it takes us to get a large enough table together for everyone before calling them to come up and meet us. I'm not sure if it's the cheese, the sausage, or the sauce but something about the combination of the three truly makes this pizza stand out. I also love how the toppings are put under the cheese rather than on top. I tell everybody back home in Houston about how there isn't a single pizza place that holds a candle to Riverside. It's one of those things you have to try to believe. read more

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As a local from Iron County who like so many yoopers has moved away, I always make a point to stop back there when visiting home. The thin crispy crust pizza is cut into bite size pieces. The crust is almost always perfect; my favorite pieces are the edges! In later years the cooks sometimes screw it up, but its rare. The sauce is a sweet tomato paste base. Sausage, onion and mushroom is the best. Forget deep dish, forget floppy New York style, their pizza is wholly original. read more

This is the local pizza place in the home of Iron River, MIchigan. Although in Michigan, the walls are filled with Green Bay Packer memorabilia, making it a cozy place for any Wisconsinite. There is a bar and a medium sized dining area which makes it family friendly. The price here is fair, you're looking at about $10 for a 9" pizza, $13 for a 12" pizza and $17 for a 14" pizza. I had a local beer, the Keweenaw Widow Maker Black Ale, from the Keweenaw Brewery, and a medium (12") sausage, cheese, and pepperoni pizza. I would rate the pizza as a 8.2 out of 10 - not super greasy, topped with lots of cheese, and filled with a good amount of meat. It took about 35 minutes for me to get my pizza but if you don't want to wait, you can call ahead to order. If you enjoy pizza, you will enjoy Riverside Pizzaria. read more

Riverside Bar & Pizzeria - Sausage, cheese, pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Iron River, Michigan

Great pizza! Best I've had since moving to the UP. The price was good, definitely worth what you get. The service was fast and very friendly. I'll be stopping at Riverside whenever I go through Iron River. read more

Came here when we were vacationing in a cabin on the UP. We came on a Monday night and place was mobbed with locals, which is how you know it's good. The pizza is incredible. Servers were good too. Ahhhh, how I crave you, tiny little bite size pizza pieces! Oh yeah people smoke in here, so watch out, those of you who have been spoiled by "no smoking in bars and restaurants" laws! In the future I might avoid the smoke with carryout. read more

I LOVE Riverside Pizza. My favorite UP treat! (Next up - Scott's subs!) I've been going for 26 years and there really is nothing like it. Sweet yet tangy sauce, super thin crusty crust, and awesome sausage & cheese! We live in Chicago and have a summer house in Iron River and we have NEVER skipped a Riverside pizza night. We like to go and get a seat at the bar, have a few beers (Keweenaw local Beer!), and chat up some regulars. They also have an old jukebox, and two arcade games - Timber & Buck Hunter! Two of us get 2 large pizzas, always a #8. Love their pepperoncinis and sausage! Such yummy toppings. You will be happy you have leftovers, trust me! http://www.riverside-pizzeria.com/menu.html read more

1 of the best! Sausage & Cheese is our favorite! Gluten Free option now; haven't had yet. read more

This place is great. I think I've been coming here for 40 years and it's always a treat. I live in California and spent many childhood years vacationing in the U.P. of Michigan. I had this pizza during a recent visit and it brought back many good memories. The pizza is an acquired taste, but it's very good. Please visit them when in Iron River and try one of their many pies - you will not be sorry. read more

The pizza is okay. There isn't much in the area for pizza or places that people recommend for pizza so this is your best bet. They do not take credit cards! They have an ATM that you can use. read more

One of best pizzas I have had. Thin crust. Get #10. Beer draught great also. Service good busy place. Saw a newspaper article on wall. They were rated #2 in state of Michigan. Just a walk away from in town rv park. read more