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Riverside Kitchen & Bar, Castle Hayne, NC

Riverside Kitchen & Bar

4.8
4.8
185 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
At Riverside Kitchen & Bar, we specialize in New American Fusion cuisine, providing a sophisticated casual dining experience that strikes the perfect balance between upscale casual and relaxed comfort.

Our eclectic menu caters to diverse tastes, offering everything from indulgent
mac 'n' cheese to succulent short rib. We take great pride in using only the finest locally sourced ingredients to create a memorable culinary journey for our guests. Our chefs expertly fuse traditional American flavors with contemporary techniques, resulting in a menu that boasts both classic comfort dishes and innovative creations.

We offer a versatile menu that has something for everyone, including fresh salads, artisanal flatbreads, and mouthwatering sandwiches, in addition to our elegant entrées. Whether you're joining us for a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, or a special event, we promise an unforgettable dining experience in a stylish yet relaxed setting at Riverside Kitchen & Bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 623-5003
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Located in River Bluffs Community. Open to the public.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Coastal North Carolina

    American

  • Wilmington

    Best Overall

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Best Ambiance

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riverside Kitchen & Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "stellar food and service." Frequent live music and a welcoming atmosphere make it a neighborhood favorite. With generous portions and delicious brunch options, the restaurant is perfect for celebrations. Guests appreciate Grace's attentive service and Chef Luke's "best omelettes."

185 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy Riverside and love that we can walk or golf cart over to it. If I’m not very hungry one of their great appetizers and a side salad is perfect. If you get dessert, you can’t miss with “the brownie”……4 of us shared it the other day and it was just enough….it is YUGE, warm, and scrumptious with vanilla ice cream as the perfect topping! ❤️

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  2. Leslie

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food & service are wonderful. Luke is an amazing chef & he always makes it fun to go the his restaurant. Brook & Ryan are great too.

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  3. Mauri

    Charlotte

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not open at the time when we had our reservation. We showed up and were turned away at the gate.

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  4. James

    VIP

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is Consistently Awesome! Great 5$ Bloody Mary’s! Best made to order Omelettes!!

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  5. Lynn

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy going to my neighborhood restaurant. There were 7 of us and 6 had not been there before. Everyone enjoyed their food and the special Christmas cocktails. Ryan was our server and he did an excellent job.

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  6. Lisa

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Riverside Kitchen & Bar to celebrate my birthday. We made reservations on OpenTable and had no issues. We went for brunch and the food was great. My husband and son got the biscuits and gravy. They liked it but it wasn’t their favorite. I got the breakfast burrito and could only eat half. They gave me a free dessert for my birthday and I enjoyed the homemade tiramisu. My husband got the brownie a la mode and my son got the chocolate torte. We may go back just for dessert. The service was great and we can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Michael

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice Sunday Brunch with an omelette bar as well as good menu choices.

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  8. Karen

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun vibe on trivia night! Friendly service and great tacos :)

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  9. Thomas

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch is our favorite at Riverside. Twelve of us meet there every Sunday for brunch. Great neighborhood vibe. Omelette station is the best. 

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  10. David

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service…and the entertainment was super!

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FAQs

Riverside Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 623-5003.

Riverside Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Riverside Kitchen & Bar

1030 Chair Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in River Bluffs Community. Open to the public.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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