Not only did The River Burger Bar serve up an absolutely amazing burger, but the service was also outstanding. I currently live in Oregon, but had come to the area where I grew up for family business. Admittedly, the time difference has always been very challenging for me whenever I return east, so I forget to eat until it's usually just about or past closing time for most joints. The staff didn't bat an eye when I sheepishly saddled in 30min to closing; hoping to not go to bed hungry...again. I was graciously served a juicy, flavorful burger with the warm, southern?/Appalachian? charm I don't realize I miss til I'm back home & it's right in front of me. The interior is comfy & no-nonsense. Don't change a thing folks! read more

Highly recommend! Small place but we were able to get a booth when we walked in. We started with the Vegetable Rolls and they were an excellent treat. A little spicy but not too much and light enough to start with. I ordered the Udder Goatness with Fries and my husband had the Waynesburger with Onion Rings. Burgers were cooked to perfection and hubby commented on the quality of beef. His onion rings weren't crispy enough for him by my fries were delicious. Service was phenomenal despite how crowded they were. read more

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They always accommodate! Great Food, Great Service. Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! The ambience, the servers , chef, and others are wonderful! Always a good vibe in this Restaurant. Also they listen when you ask for no bread, or condiments not to be placed on the sandwich or entree.. Great Place ! read more

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. read more

The River Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

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! read more

The River Burger Bar - Salmon BLT and Burger - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

Great burger joint! The burgers have been consistently good and our last trip we tried their wings and the beet salad. All were delicious! Great, friendly service and the restaurant itself is nice too. The only complaint I have is that we asked for an extra patty (to make one burger a double) and we got charged for a full priced burger. Seemed excessive. We should have probably asked how much it would be but I didn't think it would be the same as another burger. read more

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!! read more

The River Burger Bar - Chicky Wrap - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

The River Burger Bar - Out front - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

We were staying at an AirBNB, and found this place for lunch before hiking. We enjoyed it so much we went a second time on our way out of town. Great food, clean establishment, and friendly staff. Would recommend and revisit! read more

The wife and I stopped in for a quick a lunch and loved The River Burger Bar. It's got a quaint neighborhood bar feel inside. Comfortable. Like your favorite jeans. Just a few booths, a couple tables, and a row of high-tops at the back. Locals and regulars seated at the bar swapping stories and rumors. Good vibe. We split the Elk Burger, and on their recommendation, we ordered it rare! It was delicious!! Rich, meaty, and not even a little gamey. The burger had a perfect sear and true to form, a deep red center (not easy to nail a cook on a burger like that). Truth be told, if we were to get it again, I'd probably go a little more done. But who's complaining. The fries were excellent and there was a great selection of beers on tap. Plus a full bar, if you're feeling boozy. All in all, The River is a great place. If we lived closer, we'd probably be two of those locals swapping stories. Just a great place!! read more

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! read more

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

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! read more

The River Burger Bar - Rustic eating area... functional. - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

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WOW! What a pleasant surprise, small little outta the way place bursting with personality and just enough attitude keep you discussing the menu. We had a a lovely and knowledgeable server, Ericka who discussed the menu with us, guiding us to our burger choice my husband and I both had salads, which were extremely fresh and we also enjoyed the stepping stones, pretzel pieces w/bacon queso. Definitely see you again Erika, keep up the awesome work. read more

really cute bar. great staff. drinks are cheap. get the fried green tomatoes. wings thai style were nice. the mini pretzel nuggets sucked - they were over cooked by a land slide. the cheese curds were good. id come back when in the area. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

The River Burger Bar - Front of store - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

Loved the fried green tomatoes!!! (put the blue cheese on the side). Got the WaynesBurger, and it was delicious! Service was good and responsive. Got our orders and checked back frequently. Very busy tonight, but didn't feel rushed. The only thing I didn't care for, just personal preference, the potato chips were a little hard. Maybe, I should've opted for the fries.... read more

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

The River Burger Bar - Cool place in the heart of Waynesboro - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

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

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If you are at Waynesboro come here! Great vibes Great Service Reeeeeeeaaaally good burgers! read more

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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.

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

Food quality / price (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is eclectic "burger bar" with a diverse and original menu created by the owner, Mandy. Mandy is a hands-on owner and also owns a large successful deli a couple blocks away where alcohol os also served.. The crowd is local and friendly. Service was excellent, the food was prepared properly, and priced right. They have a Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3:00 to 6:00. I had the "Fun Guy" burger, mushrooms, onion, bacon bits, Swiss cheese, and Angus beef. It was cooked as requested and served with a dill slice and HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS!!! The wife had the 'Beet This" salad + diced beets, mixed greens, dried cherries, goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. A inique and delectable combination. They offer a limited but well chosen draught beer selection, and tender generous pours of wine and liquor. We split a dessert of Limoncello Vale that was fresh baked, served with a raspberry drizzle and whipped cream. I would come here twice a week if I lived in the area. read more

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Found this place by chance. Love it Food was Awesome. Service was friendly and informative. Definitely will return. The atmosphere was laid back and cozy. read more

The River Burger Bar - Carmel Apple Bourbon Bites - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

Stopped by to try their vegetarian burger. Was surprised they had two different options and several other vegetarian dishes so this was a must stop. I got the veggie patty (but they also have the Beyond Burger) with fries. My daughter had a cheese quesadilla and fries and it was massive. The burger was great, held up perfectly with the other toppings and the fries were delicious. My parents got the chili chips and loaded fries and they both really enjoyed their dishes. There was quite a crowd while we were there and I assume this is a regular spot for some. The service was very attentive and friendly. Very glad we made this a part of our trip and I'll definitely be back when in the area. read more

The River Burger Bar - Kids cheese quesadilla and French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

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Great place to interact with people of the area. This place has a heartbeat, and you can feel it. From the top (ownership) to the customer. You feel like you're at home. Best Burgers in the area. And too add, get the EGGROLLS!!!! If they have them available. Enjoy a drink on your stop in! If you happen to see this review and haven't been. Tell them you saw this review. They'll know whom you're referring to! See you guys soon. Love from the state read more

I am currently sitting in the restaurant, not even able to wait to write this review because IT WAS SO DELICIOUS!! I had the Fun Guy. It was flavorful, juicy, and those bacon bits! Mmmm. The hubs had the Shiner. He didn't say word and before I knew it, his burger was gone! So I am assuming it was good. In regard to the ambiance it definitely felt like a locals place and it was busy for a Monday. We were seated quickly and service was fast. Super bummed we live in CA because this would definitely be a go to place for us. read more

Another friend in town. He wanted a burger, so I knew where to take him. This time, I tried the Chilito Hot Dish and he had the Fun Guy. He also had onion rings. The Chilito was great. Crazy combination of fritos and good vegetarian chili, fresh jalapenos, pimento cheese, grilled onions and probably more. I really liked it. He said that Fun Guy burger was in his top 2 all time burgers. He said the burger itself was so good because it seemed light and tender. He loved the onion rings and bun too. This friend is from Philly and I have kidded him for decades about how picky he is about food and bread. If the Burger Bar can please Super Vic, they are doing something right. Glad to have this place in Waynesboro. read more

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My husband got a burger and I had a bite. Delicious! The beet salad was not very attractively presented but it was scrumptious. We were there in the late afternoon and there were only a few people there sitting at the bar. Attractive decor. Would have appreciated a couple more gluten free options but I was more than satisfied with my selection. read more

The River Burger Bar - Beet Salad - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

This next iteration is great! We started with fried cheese curds... server was quick and efficient, eager to offer any suggestions and assistance. I had the burger w bacon and pimento cheese, she had the fried green tomato wrap. Everything was delicious, well portioned, timely, and exactly as described! Along with a beer it was a great dinner! Ambiance is cool, be sure to check out the bar! read more

In for a few days visiting the family and needed to grab dinner after driving up from Florida. The atmosphere is relaxing and a O to a day relaxing on the river. We were greeted right away when we entered. We sat at the bar and got menus and service as soon as we were seated. I ordered the Bacon Pimento Burger and a Beale's Brewery Lemon Drop Wheat Ale. I like Citrus beers and the Lemon Drop had a interesting sourness of a lemon drop. The Burger was Cooked just like I ordered it MedRare. The Pimento cheese was just right for me (not to much heat). I like deli style chips and enjoyed those with the burger. Very enjoyable and will be back. read more

The River Burger Bar - The Bacon Pimento Burger & Chips with the Lemon Drop Ale - Burgers Near Me - Waynesboro, Virginia

Cute downtown location. Very clean open and inviting, not your typical bar. The Dave's Knot Pretzel was excellent... definitely get this I had the Waynesboro burger and my husband had the Fun Guy burger. They both come with a side of pub chops but we wanted a side salad instead, but it seems it isn't really a side. We were charged the full price of a side salad instead of the difference of pub chips and a side salad...and to be honest the side salad was not that great. The burgers were tasty and the bun was fresh. Would have given 5 stars if it hadn't have been for the salad issue. It was a Saturday night and they were busy, but still friendly and helpful. read more

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Good food and great service!! We had thai wings, lunker fries, udder goatness with chicken and the sun drop, it was all delicious and came out fast! Loved it so much I had to buy a shirt! read more

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

Server and atmosphere were great. My family loved the food. The Cobb salad was really good. The waitress was very nice. Short black hair and glasses. If we lived closer we would back. read more

My friend and I decided to try this place together and we were both very impressed with the food. I ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, followed by the hipster with plant based meat and the tiramisu as dessert. The fried tomatoes were out of this world. My burger was delicious and the tiramisu was fabulous. we sat outside and enjoyed the weather. If I'm ever back in the area, I would not hesitate to go back there and have a meal again. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and so did my friend. read more

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Four of us stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. It is not a large place, but there is indoor seating and about 5-6 outdoor seating areas on the sidewalk. We sat outside. The parking is all street parking unless there is a public lot nearby that I didnt see but there was plenty of parking on the street on this Saturday. They have some craft beer options and a decent menu. Two of us ordered the Chicky Wrap, which is grilled or fried chicken with a spicy ranch. It had a little bit of kick to it. One of us ordered the special which was a burger on texas toast and the other ordered a regular type of burger. We also had two appetizers- a bavarin pretzel and cheese curds. Everything was really good. Service was pretty good as well. This is a very good option if you are in the Waynesboro area. It is not right off the interstate so if you don't want to venture far from 64 then you may want to find something closer. We will definitely go here again read more

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