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    The River Burger Bar

    4.6 (169 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Melissa M.

    Stopped in after a trip through Shenandoah NP. Great choice, food was great. Loved the atmosphere there. Service was quick and accurate. Definitely would recommend.

    Salmon BLT and Burger
    Abby S.

    My husband and I had lunch here and it was really good and affordable. I had a salmon BLT with fries and my husband had a burger and both were really good. The inside of the restaurant is pretty small so we sat outside. The weather was good so it was enjoyable, but the outdoor seating could be better. The service was great though and our food came out pretty quickly. Definitely recommend!

    Chicky Wrap
    Sarah S.

    This was our first time at the River Burger Bar. The inside is cozy with a few booths, low and high top tables and a bar. We were able to seat ourselves at the last available table, it was very busy for a Saturday afternoon. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress. They have a good selection of craft Virginia beers and cocktails. The menu has a variety of burgers and options for chicken/turkey/veggie burgers. There are also some non burger options. We ordered the cheese curds for the table, they were delicious! I loved the dipping sauce that came with them. I opted for the chicky wrap with fried chicken and upgraded to fries. The wrap was okay, smaller than I thought it would be and didn't come with the sauce that it was supposed to come with. The fries were seasoned well and very tasty. The burgers looked great. The chips and onion rings were also good. I'd like to come back and try a burger and their Bloody Mary. Over all a great addition to down town Waynesboro!!

    Cheese curds
    Lindsey F.

    Ate here passing through to a cabin weekend and we wanted dinner before checking in. It was very busy on a Friday night we had a little over a half hour wait but they have wait seating which made it easy. This is a classic burger restaurant and has a fun casual vibe. Both burgers were delicious and cooked perfectly. The house chips were perfect and better than French fries. The spicy ranch that's given with the cheese curds was the best part. If were are even in Waynesboro again I would go again.

    Waynesburger with added sautéed onions and tater tots.
    E H.

    From the appetizers to the burgers and tater tots. Everything was so delicious. Our server was on it. Seating people, cleaning tables, taking orders. I had to ask if he was the owner. I didn't catch his name. But he was great. The decor was very inviting and the music was great. Not to loud not to low. Overall great food great experience. Will definitely recommend and swing by next time we are in VA.

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    Brandon was our server Very well done I got the best salad l have had to date. Fried green tomatoes were exceptional too!! Spousal Unit got a Wayne's burger and he enjoyed that along with home made chips. We enjoyed the meal PS Adorable little town

    the menu and prices
    Ivy P.

    What a neat little place to have some really good food. First time eating there but it definitely won't be my last. It has officially been added to our lineup of places to eat when we go to wintergreen. You can tell it's a locals favorite because soon after we got there it got packed. We were happy we made it before the lunch rush. Servers were friendly but they definitely cater to the locals. They knew them by name and what they had going on. The food was really good. I think I was on a nacho kick this time around. Everywhere I went it seems like that's what I was appetizing and these were pretty amazing. What I liked most is that everything was stacked on their freshly made chips. Definitely a different take on nachos but it worked so well that all others were compared to them. Can't wait to go back!

    Rustic eating area... functional.
    John K.

    We were passing through town looking for a place to eat when we discovered the River Burger Bar. What a phenomenal restaurant! Calling it a burger joint does not do it justice. This is fine cuisine on a bun! And the service is just as great as the food. My wife ordered their Fun Guy burger which is topped with mushrooms and goat cheese. I got the Sundrop burger which is topped with bacon, cheddar cheese and a runny egg. Both came out within 10 minutes, incredibly juicy and flavorable. The burgers come with their own homemade chips which I thought was just a bit too thick, but were still very tasty. We added a side of Lunker fries which are topped with large bacon chunks and more cheddar cheese. Everything was so pipping hot, we almost couldnt eat it. Afterwards, stuffed as we were, we felt compelled to try their Red Velvet cake which was equally wonderful. The entire meal was an unexpected, unexcelled experience. If you are anywhere near Waynesboro, you owe it to yourself to stop in at the River Burger Bar!

    That's a big burger!
    Donn D.

    I really enjoyed the burger I had here, even if I did have to eat it with a knife and fork. The thing was massive! And the cheese and bbq sauce were overflowing. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it again. I didn't bother with a side of fries or anything as I had a pretzel as an appetizer and knew I just wouldn't be able to eat anything else. I would hold off on the pretzel next time though because it was a bit harder than I like, and most of the flavor came from the mustard and not the pretzel itself. The real reason to go back though is the staff. The guy working the bar was super friendly, and you could tell he just really liked his job. His interactions with the customers were genuine, and he even handled a fairly inebriated older lady hitting on him with grace. He sort of reminded me of Sam from Cheers if you're old enough to get the reference.

    Front of store
    Michelle F.

    We stopped in for burgers after traveling (this was off our beaten path- and well worth it.) We had the the Fun Guy ( mushrooms) and it was delicious. It had bacon too that was cooked perfectly and didn't come off in one piece when you bit it. The fries were yummy and the salad was fresh. We didn't get beer since we still had to drive but can't wait to come back. The staff was friendly and food came out quickly. The place was rustic and clean.

    Cool place in the heart of Waynesboro

    Good food, great service. Found by mistake, heard the music & found downtown. Busy but they found a great table and had a great meal

    Blue cheese and bacon burger
    Amanda T.

    Excellent!! Service by Brianna, food, atmosphere. Restrooms were clean, music was not too loud playing classic rock. Bar seating looked fun

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    Stop in for a quick lunch while we were passing through. Walked in and seated quickly. Burgers were tasty.

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    I liked the variety on the menu. They had options for vegans! The food was really good! Would definitely come back.

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    Great salmon BLT and Fun Guy Burger. Onion rings hot and crisp. Nice small town locale.

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    This place is a GEM! The burgers were best ever and the service awesome. Love this place will definitely be back!

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