Food never disappoints here!! We come every year!! Dessert is great as well/ we often take it home for later!! Great servers as well! read more

This is a great locals restaurant. Great service and excellent food. Beautiful water view. Everything I have eaten was delicious and fresh. Highly recommend. read more

Riverview Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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Food was excellent and very fresh! My waitress was super friendly, although a bit stressed out cause of how busy it was. But, with that, she was very friendly and attentive! I sat by the window in booth and had such a beautiful view! Will be returning! read more

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Went mid-afternoon and enjoyed a non-crowded late lunch. The food was fantastic and service great.

My wife and I tried this place a couple years ago on vacation without our kids and loved it. We went back tonight with our kids and loved it just as much. The kids (both 7) also loved it. My wife got grilled mahi mahi with fantail shrimp (the boys ate almost all of it). I got fried catfish and flounder. It was cooked to perfection. We were seated quickly after maybe a 5 minute wait (right at 6 PM) and our waitress (Tonya or Tanya) was right on top of things the whole time. She made great recommendations and kept our drinks full. The restaurant is right on the sound and there are great water views from several spots. Will definitely return when we come vacation here again. read more

This place is a hidden gem! On waterfront in sneads ferry and the food and staff are awesome. I came by myself and was a little overwhelmed by the menu.. the specials alone are big list plus the menu. I ordered soft shell crabs and holy cow they were big and delicious! Little crunch on outside but just simply tender on inside! Great flavors.. my waitress checked on me a few times she was great! That view is amazing too. They have incredible deserts as well! Those hush puppies didn't even need butter they were so good! Can't wait to go back try something else.. everything from seafood to comfort foods! read more

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Fresh southern fried seafood. Loved it. Fried flounder and shrimp were awesome. Our waitress was top notch. She was on top of everything. The ambiance was what you'd expect at a small seafood restaurant. I've been coming here for 65 years. Always good. Highly recommend. read more

Food isn't that great, but it's for the experience. The seafood isn't anything special but the ambience is really fun. The desserts weren't great at all, but our server was amazing. Really impressed with how busy this place is, probably won't go back but it was fun for the experience. read more

Our party of 12-13 on a Tuesday night got seated quickly and immediately had hot round hush puppies brought out. White board lists all the offerings and the prices are very reasonable. Food came out super quick and was mostly generous portions, especially for those who ordered fish. The shrimp I got was lightly battered, the way I like it, but the deviled crab would not be a repeat for me if I am ever back in the area. Overall, a good meal. read more

Riverview Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

Great local restaurant . Friendly staff . Good food . A must visit for visitors. Home town feel

Known for great seafood, and for so much more! You'll always get great service and unique choices on the menu board. It's definitely been a minute since I'd had parsnips but they were cooked to perfection as was all our seafood choices. Lovely waterfront location and pies that must be tried. It's a regular spot for us! read more

I got crab legs and they were overcooked, which made them not very good. There also wasn't much seasoning on them so they were kinda bland. A weird experience for what is usually a tasty time. The hushpuppies were good. This is a down-home type place with typical under seasoned American seafood. The server was wonderful and very attentive. Nice view of the river. read more

I was really looking forward to checking this place out. It was extremely busy for a Tuesday evening. The food was ok not amazing. Got fried shrimp and flounder. The flounder was delicious but the shrimp was mushy. I don't know if I would go back or not. Due to being so busy it took a long time to get food. read more

Really great service from lady at bar. Fried catfish and deviled crab was ok, potato salad was very good, hushpuppies were tasty and warm. Nice location but was little slow to seat so went to bar to eat. Would try again because of excellent service once seated. read more

Riverview Cafe - Catfish, deviled crab, Cole slaw and potato Salas. Potato salad was yummy. - Seafood Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

Ordered 3 takeout dinners, two sides, and three appetizers. I asked for extra tarter and cocktail sauces when I ordered. I picked up the box of food and asked did I get the tarter and cocktail sauces before leaving. She assured me they were all there. Got home and there was only one single tarter and cocktail sauce. Not even one per order. The container held maybe a tablespoon of the sauces. The hush puppies were over cooked, fried oysters were dry and over cooked. Did not get the scallops I ordered and paid for but instead another fried shrimp dish. Our family has been visiting this establishment since we came to town back in '63. Wasn't impressed this time and not sure if or when I will go back. read more

Probably the best seafood in the world!! I've been coming here for 30 years and it's marvelous!! Soft shell crab is amazing!! read more

We come every Mother's Day love Riverview their hush puppies their fried shrimp. Always great serves and the food is always fantastic.

Nice café style restaurant with great food. The restaurant was quite busy and this is before the season has really kicked up. The hush puppies were delicious, hot and we received them immediately without asking. The staff was great and especially helpful with us having a two year old with us. We had a great view. There was a wait but as I said before they were really busy. I will definitely go again. I really love the location. read more

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My family got the fried flounder/ clam strip combos- wow was it good! The restaurant is cozy and the views are stunning.

I give it 4 stars and here's why!, I sat and sweat the entire time of our dinner. Outside that it was great. Good food, small dinning, fast service, good atmosphere. I just cannot stand to be hot while eating. Fix the A/C. It's a great home feeling small family atmosphere type. Friendly folks. read more

While the food was "ok" the server was nothing short of downright rude. Sadly, we won't be going back.

This was our second time eating here. The wait staff were very attentive and kept our drinks full. We had the grilled Mahi Mahi, fried shrimp, fried clam strips, baked potato, green beans, house salad and fried zucchini. The Mahi Mahi and green beans were very delicious. The clams and shrimp were very good. The zucchini could have been better if the slices were thicker and salted less. All in all, a good meal. Nice view of the river. read more

Some of the best southern comfort food in North Carolina. The staff is amazing, water view is superb, the sound of freedom flying overhead was beautiful and the taste of the food was unexpected. Today i had the broiled whole flounder for the first time and it was cooked to perfection. My wife had fantail shrimp and my brother in law enjoyed fried flounder. Next time im definitely tasting one of their homemade meringue pies. Honestly, if someone says they don't like the food here, they just don't appreciate Southern food at its best, they just chose the wrong type of restaurant all together - probably McDonald's would have been a better choice. We will definitely be back and next time we will bring our furry family and sit down by the river where they have about 10 picnic tables. Did i mention the large servings of the main course and sides? Just wanted to say that i spotted a very large BLT - so much bacon! read more

Riverview Cafe - Menu October 2025. - Seafood Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

I last ate here over 8 years ago and it was even better! Service was excellent and served with a smile. The food was very tasty, well prepared and plenty of it. Did not have room for dessert and that was a mistake on my part. More modern inside now, everyone was enjoying themselves and very happy. Next time, maybe a smaller appetizer and save room for the pie! read more

We have always enjoyed this place! Service is great, food good, the pies are amazing! It's also conveniently located for us.

The atmosphere is nice, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.l ordered the catfish sandwich with a side of small fries, and it was fantastic. The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fries were just right--crispy and well-cooked. We also tried the calamari, which did not disappoint. It was served with a delicious marinara sauce and a wedge of lemon, adding a nice touch. Plus, they offered a complimentary appetizer, which was a delightful bonus. Overall, this is a lovely place with fair prices. I highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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This was our second visit here and it did not disappoint. The food is great and our sever Emory was fabulous. Our group had broiled flounder, grilled shrimp and a ribeye with shrimp and every one enjoyed their meals. We will return the next time we are in the area again. read more

Truly a gem! Amazing to see families enjoying themselves and staff familiar with their faces. Excellent food. Fair prices. Hometown feel. Not fancy but sometimes that fits the moment! read more

For a seafood restaurant in a seafood town I would expect more. This place is trying to punch above their weight. Service was arrogant and troubled. Food was brought out piecemeal without clear delineation of who it was for. Oysters were gritty, signaling improper prep. Menu contains seafood but certain things like catfish are unlikely to be local so it's a sort of phoney seafood experience. read more

Lovely hometown restaurant with excellent seafood dishes!!! She Crab soup was delicious and we are from Maryland so we know crab! Grilled Fantail Shrimp was outstanding - 8 very large, delicious shrimp! Whole fried clams and fried zucchini made from scratch - amazing! Our server, Pam, was very attentive, knowledgeable, and warmly served up that famous southern charm Reminiscent of a hometown diner, they have an extensive menu with beer and wine along with sumptuous pies and genuine southern hospitality. read more

Hushpuppies are amazing and arrive at your table while you decide what to order. Lemon merengue pie like my grandmother made it, so yummy! Blackened scallops delish and huge portion. My daughter got the coconut pie and said it might be the best piece of pie she has ever had! Husband got fried chicken and it's made to order, they take care of you even if you don't love seafood. Mahi was outstanding! Our favorite restaurant to go to when visiting Surf City, worth the 30 minute drive and 45 minute wait! Our server Marianne was excellent!!! read more

My family and I were in town because my father-in-law was being honored with a gold congressional medal for being a Montford point Marine. Some of the locals told us about this place. OMG! We absolutely loved this place. I had the fried shrimp, grilled scallops, and fried catfish and it was off the chain! All of our family members enjoyed their dishes. And the service there was phenomenal! I wish I could remember the name of our waitress, but she was fabulous! They started us off with some hush puppies! I typically hate hush puppies but these had a sweet flavor to them and they were delicious! If you're ever in this area, this is the place to go for some good seafood and good service! read more

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First off the building is a locals fish restaurant. Don't expect anything upscale, but that's the point of finding off the tourist grid of chain restaurants. Not sure how many tourists know of this place, but it was 100% packed on a Monday night after tourist season. The hostess and waitress were amazing and super helpful in choosing what to eat. The food came out fast, the fish was cooked perfect and tasted amazing. I have been to a lot of seafood restaurants on the island itself, and this by far has the best tasting and freshest fish. I ordered baked flounder, very large size for the money spent, which included 2 sides. I will be back many more times. They also have homemade pies. read more

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Been going to riverview for the past 15 years. The food is always on point! The restaurant is small, so expect at ***least*** an hour wait during busy times. Wish they still had the lump crab dish; so tasty and was already de-shelled. read more

This is a very popular restaurant in Sneads Ferry. We are just visiting and have ate here a couple times. Food is just okay. I had steak and shrimp. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, lightly seasoned, could be better. I always expect more from the shrimp since they are fresh. They are over battered and over fried. Similar to what I get back home. The portions are plenty. I ordered the green beans but could not eat them , they were saturated in liquid smoke, you may like them that way but I don't. The fried squash was delicious perfectly breaded and fried. This restaurant is fairly pricey. It's by no means bad just expected better since it was so popular, expect a wait on weekends too. read more

This was the first time here for me, the husband had been here for lunch during the week. It was Sunday and it was dinner time. It was pretty packed but was able to get a table in less than 10 mins. So they bring hush puppies to the table. They were ok. We started with the Calamari and that was ok as well. The husband had a pound of crab legs with a baked potato, had a small garden salad with a grilled chicken sandwich. The food was good for the price. The service was quick and friendly. The place is busy and clean. When it gets busy and your waiting for your table, you can take a seat outside or just walk around their deck on the marina. read more

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Big menu featuring lots of seafood, mostly fried. Fun dessert options. They post their daily specials on Facebook each morning. Great service. There are separate rooms where you could host private events and a bar area as well. Beautiful views of the water. Kind of a must do when you're in the area! read more

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What a cute little spot with absolutely outstanding food! We stopped by this afternoon in our way to Wilmington. The Yelp reviews were good, and we thought to pop in and get lunch even though this was a bit out of the way. The restaurant is small and homey; it's going for an informal local restaurant feel. It has a bar area and larger restaurant area to eat, so while lunch was not busy I'd anticipated a much larger dinner crowd. The staff are friendly and efficient. The food is so delicious. I literally couldn't stop with the complimentary hush puppies, which are tiny little balls of deliciousness. My husband and I shared 1/2 lb of shrimp, just so fresh and good. Complete with homemade cocktail sauce too! Yum. Finally, we shared a bang bang shrimp portion with broccoli casserole and beets. The breading on the shrimp and sauce was perfection. Sides were generous and delicious. This place has amazing food and totally worth stopping if you're in the area! You will be happy you made the detour. read more

Found this gem in 2024. Deb, Debbie, Andrew, and the rest of the crew have been amazing! The oyster from my most recent visit were still screaming for their mommies because they were that fresh! Don't even think about leaving until you have sampled at least two different slices of pie! If you hit the pie lottery, the "Almond Joy" pie will be available. Rarely offered and doesn't last long - 'nuff said. The restaurant respects the fresh seafood they cook. It is not overwhelmed with excessive batter, costings, or seasonings. They OBVIOUSLY respect their fryer oil because everything always tastes "clean" as a result of frequent filtration and changing. In addition to the respect for their ingredients is their outstanding and friendly guest service. I don't believe there is one stranger in this busy place, only extended family. If you want to know what takes to keep a restaurant running since 1946, take a pilgrimage to Riverview Cafe!!!! I double-dog dare you!!! read more

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Always good!!! Best fried seafood around. I have heard people say it's too expensive but I have found it not to be any more expensive than any other restaurant around. Be sure to try the homemade pies!!!! read more