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    Russian River Pub

    4.1 (493 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    Famous Chicken Wings
    Miguel C.

    If you're going up for the river this is the pub to go to after. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Carpool since Limited parking and plenty of seating, outdoors mostly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was very nice accommodating 14 of us. I had to try the famous wing and have not stop thinking about them. I got 20 wings naked, sauces on the side. There's a reason they're famous. Beers and The house margaritas were good. Only wish this place was closer

    Killer Prime Rib Sandwich
    Chastity V.

    I have been daydreaming about the Famous Chicken Wings at Russian River Pub, and I'm sad that I don't live close enough to have them more often. We shared a single order of wings with Original Spicy Buffalo sauce, served with a generous amount of ranch dressing. They were perfectly cooked; the meat was juicy and the sauce had the right amount of flavor and spice without being overpowering. I also got the Prime Rib Steak Sandwich (4.5/5) which was good and huge! I ended up taking half of it home. My fiancé Pulled Pork Sandwich (5/5) which was very flavorful and delicious. I wanted a warm drink since we were having dinner outside, and the hot apple cider (5/5) was so satisfying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love that this place was dog friendly! We brought our 2 year old terrier, and our server was very friendly to him and brought him a bowl of water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Prime Rib French Dip
    Ray N.

    I came here while camping at River Glen, and it is fantastic. There's a great selection of delicious beers on tap, served in frosty mugs and pint glasses. The food is delicious. I got the French dip, and it was very tasty. But what was exceptional was the onion rings. My wife also got an impossible burger and it was prepared very well.

    Pliny the Elder beer
    Alexis B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor area is perfect for enjoying a beer with your fur baby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we arrived, staff immediately gave my dog some water which is a big plus for me! The Prime Rib French Dip and onion rings were also delicious.

    Prime Rib French DipFrench
    Vijay N.

    After a few hours of tubing down the Russian River, my girlfriend, a few friends, and I decided to stop by here for a late lunch as it was close by and had been featured previously on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. We arrived around 2:30 PM. There was plenty of parking and both indoor and outdoor seating available. We opted for indoor seating as it was a scorcher today in Forestville. Once we were seated, our orders were promptly taken. My girlfriend and I shared an order of Mozzarella Styx and Waffle Fries. For our entrees, I got the French dip, and my girlfriend got a build-your-own burger. While I didn't have any alcoholic drinks with my meal, the beer menu looked very solid, and I definitely would have had one if I hadn't been dehydrated from tubing in the sun earlier. The food took about 20 minutes to come out, which was perfectly reasonable. We overheard one of the staff members mention that the kitchen is on the smaller side, so food may take some time. The waffle fries were solid - they had a crispy exterior and were seasoned relatively well. The Mozzarella Styx felt more like prepackaged/frozen ones, but I wasn't complaining (I was hungry). My favorite item from the meal was my entree - the French dip sandwich. The meat was shaved super thin, tender, and seasoned really well. The jus on the side was also perfect. The only thing I wish I knew is that you can modify sandwiches - I would have added some cheese (provolone or mozzarella) and some hot peppers. My girlfriend's burger also looked really good. It was loaded with toppings and made exactly to her liking. To wrap up, this is a great place to wind down and grab a bite after a day of drifting down the river and I'd definitely stop by here again (and grab a beer next time too).

    Crab cake sandwich substituted brioche with slaw on side and some waffle fries.
    Rachel H.

    Was very busy, so it was a bit of a wait, but we had great accommodating service. Food was very tasty, everyone was happy. We ate inside as it was a hot day and the temp was perfect. Not too loud. Crab cake sandwich 5/5 Waffle fries 4/5 Dr. Pepper was great Corn dog 5/5 Pulled pork sandwich 5/5 Chili 5/5

    Jalapeño poppers w/ ranch
    Elvia A.

    This place is great for outdoor drinking and eating so delish food! Service was great and quick but not pushy at all. Id love if they had some music outside, something low to enjoy while having some drinks but regardless this place is great! Bring cash if possible, they obviously add a fee if a card is used since they get charged a fee as well.

    My beer, was not a dark beer... seismic, was great.
    tim d.

    I am just going to give this place a five star rating, from start to finish my wife and I very much enjoyed our time. This is my first time here, which is crazy seeing how close we are. We came here for lunch and the place was hopping, we were able to get a quick seat, but were advised there would be a 30 minute wait for the kitchen, which was fine by us as we ordered a couple beers. I believe I got a seismic and my wife a lager, both were delicious, we chose outdoor, so review is confined to that searing, ambiance outdoors was perfect, they also have picnic grounds that allow for corn hole and horseshoes. Now the food, we ordered a chicken (grilled) chicken sandwich, a hamburger and some fries. We like ranch so had that added as well, for a little up charge. My chicken burger was superb and was served on a brioche bun, the fries were great along with the home made ranch. They do tack on an extra 3.5% I believe it was for using a credit card, but they do offer an atm on the premises. I didn't get a chance to check out the inside of the place, or the restrooms, but the outdoors was great... also pet friendly. Will definitely return.

    Crab cakes and clam chowder
    Denise C.

    After a day tubing on Russian river we stopped at Russian river pub for an early dinner I got clam chowder cup and 2 crab cakes $6 each..also a root beer float..other ppl got wings and beer waffle fries etc Nice atmosphere at the river

    Pub burger with blue cheese and bacon added.

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    Great burgers and fries. Service was friendly and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outdoors and it was very pleasant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Underwood Bar and Bistro

    4.0
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    6.1 mi
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    We did a group dinner for 6. They started us with a bread and cheese plate which was nice. Got a…read moremix of plates including the pork chop special, Pad Thai (lovely), burger (big portions), and ravioli (small portions). Overall the food tasted great but value varied by dish... pad Thai was great value, but ravioli was poor value with only 6 pieces. The desserts were excellent too. We had the chocolate cake and the Meyer lemon panna cotta. Both yummy. Service was good. They were checking on us every few minutes to make sure we had everything. Food came out in a decent time. The noise level was LOUD inside so be prepared. If it's nice out, you can opt in for the outdoor patio area, which might be a bit quieter. Overall, I recommend it for all in the area.

    The restaurant itself is a gem - a classic old bar/restaurant style with plenty of local charm, a…read morewarm and welcoming atmosphere, and a wonderfully diverse crowd. Worth noting though: it gets very noisy. The menu offers an interesting mix of Thai and French cuisine - not quite fusion, but rather two distinct menus side by side. Think of it as a safe bet for groups with different cravings. The portions are decent and the prices are in line with typical Bay Area standards - not a bargain, but not outrageous either. Unfortunately, what brought my rating down to three stars was the service. For a relatively simple meal - oysters to start and one entrée each - the pacing was surprisingly slow. We waited nearly 20 minutes for our plates to be cleared, another 10 for the dessert menu, and after an additional 15-minute wait we ended up canceling dessert altogether, as the evening had stretched to two hours and we had a long drive ahead. To be fair, the tables around us seemed to have a smoother experience, so perhaps we caught them on an off night. I'd like to give them another shot, but I'm leaving with mixed feelings that honestly reflect a three-star experience - great bones, but the service needs work.

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    The Publican

    3.4
    (99 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    Stopped in for dinner with a friend a couple of weeks ago. We were greeted as soon as we came in…read moreand sat right away. We ordered a coupe of draft beers while looking at the menu. They have a very good tap selection here. I was happy to have several good options for a cold draft. The place looks and feels like a traditional Irish Pub with lots of local folks who are clearly regulars at this well maintained pub. We got the fried green beans appy. They were good, well breaded, and not greasy at all. I ordered the chinese chicken salad and it was very tasty. Maybe a smidge too much dressing, but it is a light dressing so too much was probably just right with this salad. My friend got the shrimp tacos. They presentment on the tacos was very nice. It was a generous portion and the plate was empty by the end of the meal. So I know he liked it a lot.

    I was taking a walk on Saturday morning and got a bit hungry so I decided to check this place out…read more. I've walked by thousands of times and never really peeked inside. I'm so glad I did stop in this. I got some breakfast tacos. They are definitely some of the best I've had around. They are full of lots of eggs and meat choice. I got a little salsa that went with it and let me tell you I was one happy camper. I'm definitely gonna check out their lunch menu because some of the sandwiches looked so good. Staff was really nice and friendly. They had the TV on outside. This is definitely a good spot for big groups.

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    Russian River Brewing

    Russian River Brewing

    3.8
    (724 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Woah! How does this only have a 3.8 rating!?…read more Hubs and I had the most wonderful experience here in July 2026. Beautiful location, friendly staff, great beer and delicious food! This place is HUGE! So much seating everywhere!! My only complaint is that we asked for a great view that the hostess liked and she should have warned us she was seating us in the dog friendly patio area. After we had already ordered, some woman had her dog literally laying on top of the table. So that was disgusting. Their whole table was extremely loud and annoying. Other than that, it was a beautiful area. Now on to the food and beer. We ordered a couple beers, what a great price for most! They were ice cold and delicious! For the first appetizer we ordered the riblets (I wish there had been more), they were very tasty. Next we ordered the grilled artichoke- make sure you order this!! What a flavor explosion! So so good. I only wish our two appetizers were warmer, but we didn't let that stop us from devouring them. Then we shared the Russian River cheesesteak and upgraded to the Pliny fries - you must do this! A delicious white cheese fondue on top of fries with jalapeños and Parmesan on top, then dip your sammich in the cheese fondue. Yum yum yummmm! The cheesesteak was very tasty!! Carlos was our server and was very attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed our time here. You can't eat outside but you can take drinks in metal cups to enjoy the scenery out back. Kid friendly.

    ARTICHOKE ARTICHOKE!!! Yes. The beer is good. But the best artichoke I've ever had in my life…read more Grilled artichoke. It's insane. Trust me Service: Dylan is Amazing! Super helpful for out of towners on beer choice and food. He's at the bar!!! Ambiance: Huge and clean. Just stop in!

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