Riverview Diner
1420 SE River Rd, Montgomery, IL, 60538
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Address :
1420 SE River Rd
Montgomery, IL, 60538 - Phone (630) 859-3737
- Website https://www.riverviewdiner.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Mike M.
If you are looking for that small town diner that used to be a Pizza Hut, then this is your place. I love breakfast food. So I stopped for lunch and grabbed some eggs. It was a late lunch so there was only a few people in the joint. The eggs were overcooked and nothing was stand out. This seems to be a place that old people love because the food is bland and never changes. I got a meh meal served up with the staff complaining about each other. George's is about 45 seconds away and serves up a tasty breakfast.
(2)Caron C.
Not fine dining, but a pretty fine diner! The menu is complete, if you can't find something you have a taste for then you must be dead! Everything was hot fast and delicious and a bargain, lots of selections from breakfast to dinner. Will definitely make it a go-to for cheap eats.
(5)Josè A.
I'm disappointment it look like I was having food from grammar school it was not good
(1)Bill W.
Great food .... Good prices and they just opened their new building .... HIGHLY Recommend!
(5)Crystal R.
Love this place!! Excellent food and lots of it at a reasonable price. #1 go to especially for breakfast!!
(5)Dwight P.
Great food, great view, great service! Super Sunday Breakfast & Fantastic Friday Fish Fry! This place has some of the largest, most delicious omelettes you've ever seen...big enough to share with three! And don't leave without a piece of pie...
(5)Lindsey P.
Consistently good food for a consistently good price. I have visited for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have never been disappointed.
(4)Michael H.
This place is probably your best breakfast/lunch/dinner diner option in the area. My folks and their whole circle are faithful regulars. Came home to visit. We ate dinner there and I was pleasantly surprised by the wide array of menu options. I opted for their prime rib and it was a good 13oz lean thick portion above value. The sweet potato side was an excellent option for we health nuts, but their vegetables were canned. It would be ok to raise the price $1 or 2 for fresh vegetables. Also for the server to offer the horseradish sauce. I had to go to the front to request it. The place was half full and moderately busy. However, there were 3 servers and 2 other staff members/managers. Rounds for water, coffee, and checking up on customers was minimal. If the owner/manager can get their staff to be a bit more proactive, with a couple tweaks, this place will have a 5 star rating when I return in 4-5 months. Along with the new addition they are building, I have great expectations for them if they can get all of their staff up to speed with proactivity. That being said, I have noticed many from the older generation only tip 10% (or less..a dollar or 2!)...Folks, it's 15% nowadays, 20% for great service! Servers must make a living in 2015! Kill them with kindness and service and it will come. (Former service industry here)
(4)Mike A.
For diner food this place is pretty spot on. Most meals come with a cup of soup and the variety of options on the menu offer plenty to chose from, even for the mosy picky diners. Turkey is made on premises and the club on white toast is very good. I have eaten here twice and would come back. Pretty decent coffee, served in old style ceramic mugs with ads on them
(3)Jessica A.
Great food and always have gotten fantastic service! My grandma has been going there for years and they all treat her so nicely. I usually only go to Riverview for breakfast. If you have a big sweet tooth, you have to try the stuffed French toast! It's to die for! They have a huge variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is cute and friendly. I have never been disappointed! Keep it up Riverview!
(5)Dawn P.
We ate an early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon in August. I would have given it four stars, however we had to stop eating to swat at multiple flies. My husband and I shared the meatloaf and chicken. Both were really good, but due to the flies we won't be returning. If they were that bad in the dining room I can only imagine how bad they were in the kitchen :(.
(3)The J.
My favorite diner/family restaurant in the Fox Valley, but the quality of food is better than what you would normally get at a typical family restaurant and for a good price. The dining room is small, but it mostly consists of a quiet crowd. Never left hungry and never had a bad experience.
(5)Kerry K.
Had a very good experience here. The staff here was very friendly and accommodating. Our server was very attentive and helpful. She took our drink orders as we were still getting the kids in their seats and getting our son in his high chair. The food came out quickly and was exactly how it was ordered. It was very good and our oldest daughter enjoyed the strawberry waffle with ice cream which was a big serving but lucky for her she had 2 sisters that insisted she shared. If you are looking for a great breakfast in a friendly environment then check this place out! Thx!
(5)Food C.
Party ordered salmon which was not good at all. The quality, size, and taste definitely not worth the price, very disappointed. Also ordered center cut pork chops which had a very good appearance, however I wasn't there to just admire it. It was very very dry. When I went to pay, cashier did not even ask how the meal was. I mentioned the issues and she did not care at all. No care about customer satisfaction but quickly took the money. Overall would not return due to taste/quality.
(1)Josue O.
I've read lots of reviews of Riverview Diner, so my expectations were high as we went in. The new building is really nice and very comfortable and clean. Even though they were slammed for Sunday brunch, we were quickly seated. The bussers were fast and attentive, presenting us with cups of coffee and water immediately and keeping both topped off. Our server came and took our order quickly, but we never saw her again until she dropped off the check. If it weren't for the bussers, we would have been parched through our meal. The food was better than average, but nothing particularly special. My wife and I agreed that we have had better pancakes, although these were good. The portions were sizable, but they should have been, since our bill was $29 for my wife's pancakes, bacon, and juice and my eggs, bacon, hash browns and coffee. Not a bad experience, but with all the other choices out there, the folks here might consider stepping up their game a bit, at least in the wait-staff department. I'd eat here again, but it definitely isn't my first choice.
(3)Chris T.
Found this place while looking up diners in the suburbs. Don't be fooled, they call themselves a diner, but there is nothing "diner-ish" about this place. It is a family restaurant through and through. But we love those so we still ate. Sunday afternoon, packed, which was a good sign. First thing I noticed was how much real estate was wasted in here. They could easily fit a handful more tables and booths to ease with the wait times, and the counter (which has about 7 seats) was not being used. Why not? 15 people were waiting for a place to sit. Prices are fairly steep, and this is the first time I've ever had to pay to get fries with a burger. Speaking of, I got the "Island Burger." Which they say is "smothered" in thousand island dressing. Sign me up! Turns out "smothered" here means 1/4 of my bun was lightly patted with dressing. How disappointing. Burger was average, fries were pretty good. The creamy chicken and rice soup was very good. Before we got our food, we were planning to travel here again to try the breakfast, now we will pass.
(2)Kerry E.
I gotta tell ya, not impressed at all! I went to be impressed from things I had heard and read. Some of my food was hot, some cold that should not have been. It wasn't the worst place by a long shot, but there are plenty better. Menu is way too much, it's just all over the place, I do love the specials posted. It was very busy, maybe a second shot in the future, I wanted to like it!
(2)Miguel T.
New building looks great, their menu its huge and looks very inviting, the old pictures of Montgomery are a really nice touch, always very busy and maybe that's why I felt that our food was rush out of the kitchen and was not very tasty, it was good but not grandma's table good, just barely ok, so on this one its up to you you can try it because it's new or maybe go when they are not so busy.
(4)Eddie O.
We went in on 4th of July around noon so it was very busy. The host staff did an excellent job managing the wait. Our server was great, she had the cutest hello kitty tatoo. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and did have great suggestions. I had prime rib which I ordered medium, it came out closer to medium well or well done. Since it was my first time I got both brown and chicken gravy to try, brown was for sure the better of the two. Wife and daughter had chicken fried steak with brown gravy, both were excellent. Mashed potatoes are from scratch and we're great. Son had a meat breakfast skillet and pancakes all excellent. We got 4 pieces of pie to go, they look good. The restaurant was recently rebuilt and is very nice, my daughter said the restroom wad very clean. For 4 drinks, 4 entrees and 4 desserts it was $72.00. Over a great experience except for the overdone prime rib otherwise I would give it a 5.
(4)Marilyn O.
UPDATE: Okay so the hubs and I went to the new restaurant for breakfast this morning. It is lovely. That's what the additional star is for. ..Oh, and the waitress was attentive & friendly. The design is rustic elegance and I love that he has a mural & menu covers that pay homage to a snapshot in time of Montgomery, Illinois. The biggest improvement is that it is clean...still. The menu continues to be filled to capacity with all kinds of, common and not so common, concoctions. Some sound apealing, while some just seem odd. There is no real theme or direction, which tells me that the establishment is still suffering from an identity crisis. My husband and I each had a cup of weak coffee (free refills of course). I did not eat anything. Only because my diet is very limited and I was not about to pay almost $4 for a single egg...oh it's a double yolk though and you can choose either a piece of toast or a small pancake (not even from scratch)! Yeah...still not paying more for 1 egg and a single piece of bread, than I do for an entire dozen of ORGANIC eggs. My husband got the 2 + 2 + 2 (pictured. Our bill, not including tip, was almost $13.00--no extras, nothing else to drink. I guess the owner really couldn't afford the renovation, and so now our pockets have to be dug into deeper...absurdly deeper. Which, if the food was worthy, it could be acceptable. It is not. Not for this household. *I feel like I need to add that although for me, this restaurant is a big miss, I must admit to feeling that the owner is a very hard worker. I do think that he truly cares, and wants to give the people a good meal. I just think that he needs to hone it in a bit with quite a bit more focus on quality. Let it be said, as well, that his restaurant is always busy; so apparently, there are several other people in this area, that just don't agree with me. What has gotten him to this point, has been the huge portions; not certain that with his newest bank note he will be able to maintain those overflowing plates of food?? Hopefully when the novelty of "Let's see the new place", wears off, he will remain popular. OH! I SO WANT TO LOVE THIS PLACE! It has such a local vibe to it. I just wish he could subscribe to the proven method of...a few good dishes done perfectly, served at a fair price, is what will sustain him, his employees, and his patrons through the ages!
(2)Eli H.
I want to love this place, but their portioning is just ridiculous on every level. I know having omelettes so huge they're practically falling off the plate is a selling point in 2014's America... But for those of us with a normal body mass index, I wish I could pay less and just get a normal amount of food. This seems to be a common problem across most (all?) midwestern diners. The reviews on the lower end of the spectrum are pretty on point with what I've experienced. When you're making omelettes this huge, you've got to overcook them. It's simple physics, as to get the inside of a 6" wide omelette cooked you're going to have to overcook most of the outside. Again, back to normal sized food, and being able to cook it, well, normally. I've never tried anything outside of the breakfast menu, but know this is the kind of place that has EVERYTHING. Want some Chinese? They got it. Pasta? Got it. Seafood? Got it. This might contribute to why everything is so resoundingly mediocre, as how do you be a restaurant that has great stir fry, pasta, breakfast, steaks, salads, and more? If a chef exists that can knock each of those respective cuisines out of the park, chances are they wouldn't be working at a converted Pizza Hut in Aurora. You can tell the clientele who go here truly don't care about this kind of stuff as they just want two days worth of food for a small amount of money. If that's your thing, you'll absolutely love the Riverview Diner. Oh, and the coffee isn't great, pretty watery store brand stuff, nothing special.
(3)Nova O.
Wonderful restaurant. I went to the new now open building with bae and we got a wonderful breakfast. I got the crepes and he got the strawberry waffle. Both were wonderful. I love the new building. It's clean and open and the service is great.
(5)Carmen W.
So the last 3 times I have been here have been consistently bad. Its really hard for me to write this review because this was my favorite place to eat and now I don't think I will ever go back, seriously. They moved to a new building which is very beautiful but seems to have affected their food. Although the service is still great. I took my family out to eat which was about 8 of us. No one was really happy with their food but of course it was breakfast so we ate it and just decided not to go back. The home fries are cooked weird now, they are very hard on the outside and potatoes just aren't done on the inside. The pancakes that use to be amazing have changed and now they aren't as good, not nasty, just not that good. My brother asked for medium over easy eggs and he says they were barely cooked and he could barely eat them. I even stopped ordering my favorite chorizo frittata because the potatoes were hard inside and it just wasn't good and it was too expensive to order it and not eat. Im not sure if their griddle is messed up because the time before this we went they were having problems with their griddle so we gave them a pass on the food that wasn't very good, although they didn't offer a discount. I wish I was comfortable enough to complain but im just not which is why I wont go back. I can't help but wonder if other loyal customers feel this way. I use to come here almost every week. Sad to think I wont be going back. Oh well. p.s. Prices have gone up a little since the new building, I guess that is to be expected.
(2)Persephone J. W.
I went here for lunch with a friend who lives in Montgomery and said it's the local fav restaurant. They had just opened the new rest that week. I had a fiesta burger and fries and it was great. I went back 3 days later for Sunday breakfast and it was packed! waited for a table for about 10mins. My friend said lunch/dinner was good but breakfast was the BEST. And it definitely was! I had the "Hungry Man breaksfast" (which is gender neutral btw); scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and eggs and THE most delicious pancakes I have had to date! They are getting 5 stars for those pancakes! Next time I plan to get the strawberry stuffed French toast. Just go straight down Montgomery rd and left onto Mill St and this great place pops up!
(5)Tori M.
Came here on a whim after hearing from all the locals that this place was the bees knees. The building is old and quirky with local businesses advertised all over the tables and coffee mugs. I ordered the patty melt with fries and a side of thousand island dressing. It was all cooked to order and tasted good. The thousand island tasted homemade and was really good. Troy got the 2+2+2 which was just 2 pancakes, 2 eggs & 2 pieces of bacon. It looked average but the scrambled eggs did look nice and fluffy. Alyssa got a salad (with no lettuce) that was brought to the table in a silver mixing bowl. I'd never been here so I thought perhaps that was a quirky trait of theirs but apparently this was an error by the server who had "just came back" and she quickly returned it to the kitchen to be properly plated. As for our server, she was attentive enough but extremely eccentric. Honestly, i think she was on drugs but she did a decent job so, to each their own. My meal was only $8.58 with tax and I had some to take home so i'd say I got my moneys worth. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if I found myself in the area I might stop back in.
(3)Zeke M.
Lets see...this place is AWESOME!! Why is it so hard to find a good diner?! Anyway, the location of this place is nice since you get a good view of the river which is surprisingly fun to watch if you actually pay attention lol. The food? Yes its amazing! From the italian beef to the fish and all the appetizers! Home made potato chips and the milkshakes! French onion soup...Hell yeah! Who cries about portion size? The more the merrier if you ask me specially with food this good! The clientele seems to be mainly family and older folk but I see plenty young couples going too. Great place for a quiet date ;) lol. Service was very tentative, very quick to please. Not many places like this. I will continue to return as long as I live here and hmm even if I ever leave I'll come back for this place. Definitely check it out!
(5)Cynthia J.
The diner is outdated but the food is far from it. Yummy diner food!! Workers are very welcoming and nice. Very attentive. I would recommend this place.
(4)Elizabeth S.
It's not bad but certainly not the best, a bit pricey for a very small burrito, the view and the place is nice but I would change that for bigger portions and tastier meal.
(2)JP P.
This an old Pizza Hut restaurant that found a second life. I've only had breakfast here and I can tell you that this is another classic example where Huge portions dominate and "doggie bags" are a way of life. People love BIG portions and often will compensate this for flavor. Omelets are consistently overcooked, dry, bland and the opposite of fluffy. You'll need an extra glass of water to get this one down. Experience tells me the Chopped Steak cooked medium rare is the way to go! If you must, get here very early to avoid a congested dining area where your conversation is overheard by all neighboring tables as well. I don't mind that so much, it's just too much information for me to hear everyone else's B.S. The seating in here is tighter than a package of sliced bacon! I usually walk through the doors every six months or so. As I leave, I reassure myself exactly why it will be another six months before I return... maybe the chopped steak.
(2)Fred Z.
Have eaten at this place at least a dozen times during the last 2 years-- only twice since they moved into their new building. New place is very nice, feels very comfortable & clean and just a lot nicer than the old place that was in an old Pizza Hut location. Not that it matters as the food & service is the main deal....but the new, much larger restaurant just is a lot nicer. On the food, the breakfast's that I've had are all very good---you order 2 eggs with any dish & you get 4 when it's served! Anyway, I use a standard entree that I love to gauge these types of restaurants against each other--- BLT club. I have probably had this choice maybe 6 times at this place and every time--- it is just flat-out delicious. Fries are perfect (great, traditional fries--not the 'double-crispy' ones that a lot of restaurants have gone to for some reason that I HATE!) and always very hot & fresh and the soups are equally tasty. As I said, breakfast's are always done very well and the only negative I could come up with here is that they only offer canned corned beef. But most places like this don't make fresh corned beef and I don't hold that against them since when you ask, at least the servers have always been honest about it & tell you flat out---which is a major plus in my evaluations of places. You want fresh-made corned beef, you have to go to specialty restaurants like Walker Brothers up in northern Chicagoland or Buttermilk in Geneva--- which excel at their homemade corned beef. For this type of diner-type restaurant, I highly recommend giving Riverview a try as I've always been pleased when leaving after a meal here
(4)Emily G.
First time eating here, although I pass it all the time. My 5 year old really wanted to check it out so I brought her to lunch. Beautiful new building, waitress was nice enough, but the food kinda sucked. I got the southwest chicken salad which consisted of mostly iceberg lettuce, a few cut up tomatoes, cheese and a really hard piece of fried chicken. I doused it in their ranch, which was actually quite tasty, and it was still very very 'meh'. My daughter ordered breakfast - eggs, toast, sausage, hashbrowns... All just okay. And it is pretty pricey for what you get. Probably won't be back :(
(2)Tiffany P.
Awesome service and delicious food! Worth a stop. Try the the roasted chicken. Good value for the money!
(5)Dave R.
I gave them a second chance thinking they may have grown into their new building by now. The waitress was better than last time but the orders were incorrect. I ordered over easy eggs with my skillet they came out scrambled my wife asked for crisp American fries she got barely cooked shaved potatoes. My son asked for his hash browns crisp and they came out burnt black on one side and raw on the other. Just like our last bad visit the person at the cash register only had an interest in collecting money not asking how was your meal. Newer bigger restaurant not better.
(1)Adams F.
Excellent service and wonderful food, me and my family are fully satisfied and this could become a new spot for us to come and have some good American food!
(5)Judy Jean S.
Oh my Cheap quality of food. Had the broiled fish. It was burnt and dry! Service was good the place looked cleaned ... Cheap food ... Place was filled morbidly obese people
(1)Kari F.
The Mexican entrees are good actually delicious, anything else I've had is only mediocre. I deviated from the traditional Mexican breakfast last time and it was not good. The waitress although very nice got my husband's order wrong and it took forever to get our food. I assume it's because they just moved. I figure once they get the hang of serving a bigger crowd things will improve.
(3)Nicole K.
After reading yelp reviews we felt as though we had to try riverside diner for ourselves. Our server was so nice! I ordered a BLT with avocado and my husband ordered a breakfast skillet. Both were great! Their homemade potato chips were great. My husband ordered a slice for the banana cream pie and I had a milkshake. The pie was great and the shake was just mediocre. The building was an old Pizza Hut and was outdated but done let that turn you away! Highly recommend it!
(5)Mike K.
Love this spot! Being a foodie, this isn't some fancy restaurant. This is the place you go to get good homemade food at very reasonable prices! Kid friendly and the staff is very attentive even when they're slammed. Family owned and operated and they take pride in the food the serve. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner- they got you covered. 9 out 10 times I pick one of the specials on the board at dinner time. Honestly, I haven't been disappointed yet. Where else can you get stuffed cabbage anymore? Mom would approve! The only thing I stay away from there are the burgers.
(4)Rex L.
Went for the Friday fish fry. Arrived at 7:00 and place was packed. Lucky for us, one table was open. My wife ordered the cod and I got the walleye. Soup and salad were both very good. Rolls could have ben a little fresher...but not too bad. Fish and fries were both good. the fish was a little too oily, but the fries were great. Ended with a piece of key lime pie that had a very flavorful crust. It would have been nice to have beer and wine available, but it keeps the out of pocket cost way down.
(4)Fred Z.
I've eaten breakfast & lunches at this place maybe 6 times during the past 6 months and the food has been very good, the service excellent & the prices very competitive as compared to other similar restaurants in this area. My opinion is that this place & Oswego Family Restaurant are the best breakfast places in this area and this place is better for lunch. I also like the atmosphere at Riverview better and they are in the process of building a new facility right next door that will accommodate a lot more tables as the current location, due to the quality & reputation of this restaurant, fills very quickly and waiting is almost guaranteed at prime hours. Still, the omelets, egg dishes and French Toast are delicious and the BLT club, which I use as a true test for lunch restaurant-to-restaurant, is terrific. Highly recommend!
(4)Hayley H.
A stand-up diner. Housed in an old Pizza Hut down on route 25. This place is exactly what you'd expect from a little diner, with exceptionally happy waitresses. We went for a busy breakfast. Their list of skillets and omelettes is lengthy, but served quick. The coffee is garbage. Also, I hope you love chorizo because they aren't stingy. For the lack of breakfast places in the area, this place is probably killing it.
(4)Sarah M.
Great place. Fast, friendly service. The Rueben sandwich was so flavorful. Many things are made from scratch in the kitchen.
(5)Scott M.
This is the kind of place a foodie dreams of. I've been working my way through the menu, and have not had a duff meal yet. Service is pretty good, if not spot on--weirdly if the place is less full (which isn't often) the service is a notch down-but thats a minor quibble. I have not gone for a steak yet, but that's next. I'll update when it happens.. A short update. As I dig the fish here, I have often remarked to Eleno the owner, that a "Fish and Eggs" special for breakfast might be a winner, as I have had that dish a bunch north of the Cheese Curtain. The problem is that I usually forget to order it, in favor of the other temptations on the menu. But recently, I went for lunch and as I walked in, one of the waitresses brought out a plate of fish and the lightbulb went on. What I got wasn't surprising, Their usual generous piece of Whitefish, perfectly pan-sauteed with an order of their great scrambled eggs. A fine breakfast, indeed.
(5)Theresa C.
Hands down, the best value in the suburbs. Where else can you get a good breakfast (coffee, skillets, pancakes) or full dinner (soup, soda, entree and dessert) for two people under $20? Seriously I can't name one place that isn't fast food. Just because it's cheap in price doesn't mean it's cheap quality either. This is some good eatin' going on. Breakfast is excellent. Dinners are great home cooking fare. The selection is huge. They have everything from American and Mexican to Italian and Chinese. And it's all good too. I have to give props for chicken fried steak and banana cream pie. Those two dishes are outstanding. When it starts to get packed, service can be a little slow though. That's the only drawback. Other than that it's a good little diner with some inexpensive great food.
(5)Chris B.
I've eaten here dozens of times and aside from a slightly dated feel the place is fantastic! I've never had a bad meal. I have had some not as great as others. I ordered their southern skillet (at least i think that's whats called, biscuits and gravy with egg and hash browns) one night for diner and it was eh! had it for breakfast and it rocked. Great portions, good quality and fair prices.. what more could you want
(4)D L.
Average to poor food. Service was spotty. Not recommending unless you just need some food.
(3)Hilary H.
Jeeeez, loooouise, the breaky food here was AWESOME. The place was packed, but seating & service were quick (for a party of 2, larger may have to wait some time), and the food was quick and yummy. No wonder this place has such great rewviews - awesome stop!
(5)Greg V.
This reviewis based on the AYCE Friday fish fry The fish was surprisingly very good and the Mac and cheese side and other sides were above average for this type of place. I haven't tried the breakfasts or anything regular off the menu but what we had was pretty good. It looked like the senior crowd that wad there loved the liver and onions. Good food at a fair price. I'll be back to try other things on the menu!!
(4)Dan J.
the food is just ok. the staff is extremely friendly. decor bad. good prices. breakfast is the best deal. Lunch and dinner to generic for my taste.
(2)Joshua W.
This place is fantastic. I ended up coming to this restaurant on an accident when I was hungry just patrolling the area. It looked a little run down but had a beautiful view of the river so I gave it a try. Best find I've had based off an impulse. The food was great and offered such a large variety I'm not sure how they stay in business! The service was quick and very friendly even for me coming in around 8pm! The waiter went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. I started my river view expense with a Reuben and have back several more times delighted that the quality of food was a theme. The best items on the menu are their chicken and their French onion soup. Amazing place.
(5)Rory M.
Good food and friendly service are the hallmarks of this place. The dinners come with soup or salad, vegetable, and choice of potato, and after 4 p.m., dessert such as chocolate or coconut cream pie are included. I've had the walleye dinner and the broasted chicken dinner (listed on menu as just broasted chicken, but it is a dinner).
(4)Greg M.
Been here many times and always wonderful food. One of the best Friday fish fry on the Fox Valley area! The breakfast is outstanding. Be sure to try a skillet. Greg M.
(4)Andrea B.
Classic diner! The menu is fairly typical for diner fare, but that being said, the service and quality of food here is far above typical. The chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes are my daughter's favorite. The soups are home made (chicken & dumplings...yum!), the burgers are consistent, and the salads are always big enough for two to share. I can honestly say that the pancakes are some of the BEST I have ever had, And the skillet breakfasts are a great choice. Bring your appetite to Riverview Diner. You won't walk away disappointed, and usually you will have more than enough leftovers to bring home. Delicious!
(4)Laure V.
We went to for the first time last night for dinner. The menu is extensive, service with a smile, and the prices good. I enjoyed the lake perch dinner. It came with a salad, baked potato, mixed fresh veggies and desert. My boyfriend had the chicken Kiev and was also pleased. We Definitely will go back.... Soon!
(5)Bob M.
Big portions.... A senior hangout.
(3)DEALS D.
so where do I start. service was good. but. the ice tea had a taste like it was from a pot that was never washed. got the speciality omelette that was uncooked inside. never going back for sure. my fault for looking for a new breakfast place.
(1)Mark B.
Diner food at it's american best. Do go here, I want it all to myself. If you're stuffy about decor, stay away. But if your doctor allows chicken fried steak, OMG! Great pancakes too. My mouth is watering... gotta go.
(5)Tommy M.
Conveniently located near one of my favorite fishing spots! (like you care) (oh shoot, I just gave away a good fishing spot) This place has one big honkin' menu. Everything from breakfast stuff to sandwiches to chinese food to mexican food. I haven't had all the ethnic stuff, but I will tell you, this place has some killer burgers. HUGE burgers. I am a member of the clean-plate club, always have been. But... I have a confession to make. Rarely do I leave a lonely french fry on the plate. I've been known to eat the parsley on the side of the plate. But, here goes. I, Tommy M., hereby confess that I left one or more bites of my burger on the plate, as I could not finish the meal due to its massive size. Burger, 1. Tommy M, 0. We will rematch someday, and I will be victorious!
(4)Angela H.
The Best!!! Seriously, I have eaten there ALOT! And have never had a less than fantastic meal! Theirr food is so delicious. I couldnt even pick a favorite! They have an outstanding breakfast! Their Burgers are great, even their fish, chicken, meatloaf, steak it is all wonderful! They have very good pies, and not just typical pies, they also carry flavors like blueberry-banana. Servers are all so friendly and provide great service! Prices are very reasonable! Food is 10 Star! It is a small diner, but don't let that shy you away because it's incredible! Oh and did I mention the portions are huge! Usually plenty to take home!
(5)Damon B.
I have eaten here dozens of times in the past couple of years. They serve almost everything your mind can imagine... within reason of course, and do it all well. My biggest problem when coming here is very simple... what do I get this time? Typically, the mexican steak, the "King" burger, and the build your own omlette with refried beans, mozzerella cheese, chorizo, jalapeno, and homemade salsa are the top contenders. All absolutely delicious. Tommy M was right on the money when he talked about portion size. If you leave hungry... or even not completely stuffed, it's by choice and choice alone. Very good local business, extremely well priced, fast, fresh, good quality food. And every one of the employees are very nice and will go out of their way for every customer. Although I know none of them by name, they even recognized me well enough to give me a Christmas card during one visit this past holiday. You can't go wrong here
(5)Mike R.
Very small, very crowded , very loud, very hectic ......... Food was ok... Typical dinner food. Probably wont go back for dinner. But will go back and try it for breakfast. Lots of old people eat here. Reviewed by the Naperville ~ Food Dude ~
(3)J S.
EWWW if that photo is meant to look appetizing well, it's NOT. I've eaten at the Riverview three times. Once with a friend who is a reglular and the service and food was great. The next 2 times I went with other people who were first timers and the service was horrible and the food just disgusting. My advice-don't go unless you have one of their regulars with you!
(1)Vanessa S.
This diner was so cute - I just wanted to pinch its cheeks! We stopped in around 8pm Friday night, and it was packed! Mostly families and older folks which, to me, is a good sign. We were seated promptly and presented with an enormous menu - American, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican - oh my! Lots of tempting choices, but we were on a mission: All you can eat! We settled on broasted chicken (not all you can eat) and fried cod (AYCE). After a short wait, our massive portions arrived and all convos ceased - we meant business. I tore into the chicken which had crispy, flavorful skin with juicy white meat. My fries were standard fare, but delicious nonetheless. The cod came with homemade chips, and was replenished until we just couldn't take anymore. Dinner was followed up by rice pudding that was warm, fresh and sprinkled with a perfect dusting of nutmeg. Full stomachs, leftovers in tow, our check came to $22! Riverview is completely non-glamorous, but I'm giving it '5' stars for the family vibe, tons of choices, solid food and unbeatable prices - but mostly for the feeling you get while you're there - it's a true community place - and those are hard to come by these days.
(5)Ashley R.
It has a very comfortable atmosphere when you walk in, a very small town type of feel. The wait time is almost non existent, I have been there more times than I can't count and have waited about five minutes total to ever be seated. The staff is fantastic, great service, very friendly there are so many good things to say about them and the owner. The food selection is never ending, if you want it they serve it. They have mexican, Chinese, breakfast (the best skillets.... ever), Italian, ribs, fried chicken, salads, sandwiches and the list goes on and on. If your a pie lover they have hands down the best coconut creme pie out there. I rate Riverview Diner with five stars because the service is outstanding, the food options are endless and the price is so reasonable for the amount of food it's almost a steal!
(5)Jeff R.
I like this place! Good food, good prices and never too busy. Located in an old Pizza Hut it's the perfect size for a local family place. Service is fast, breakfast seems to only take 2 minutes from ordering to arrival. This is were we go when we are in a hurry or want something good and cheap. Being only a minute from home helps too!
(4)Jenny B.
This is our favorite breakfast spot. I've ordered crepes, pancakes and french toast..all are delicious. Pancakes are difficult to get my approval on and these were phenomenal. They bring the food out pretty quickly and the staff is always nice. We went here for dinner once so far and that was equally great. They have awesome beer battered chicken and it's all you can eat - you probably won't need more than what they give you though. Oh their pies are pretty wonderful too!
(5)Megan H.
This is an excellent place to eat. The prices are impossible to beat and the food is really good. The place doesn't look like much, but there is a large menu and great home made pies.
(5)Phil N.
Fantastic fish fry. On Fridays, they have the all-you-can-eat fish fry, also all-you-can-eat fried chicken. For the chicken and cod, it's $9.95, for the all-you-can-eat walleye, it was $12.95. I went for the chicken, my best friend went for the cod. Both were fantastic. Next I will try the walleye. When he re-ordered the cod, the 2nd plate didn't come with two little bits like most places. It was 4 or 5 nice thick pieces. It even comes with soup and a dessert, of which they had about 10 choices of pie (delicious), ice cream, and I think it was rice pudding. Even the potato choices are insane...fries, baked, mashed, hash browns, sweet potatoes, home fries, maybe even another option or two. Or you could even opt for mac n' cheese! There was a guy sitting next to me that had the mac n' cheese and it looked delicious. I would recommend this place to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph if they found their way out to the SW burbs. Certainly a place that doesn't care about the bottom line. It seemed to me like their biggest concern is repeat business. And the line out the door this past Friday spoke volumes to that effect. Our bill for the 2 all-you-can-eats and a pop and an iced tea was $23. I was so satisfied with the experince and our wonderful waitress (wish I would have gotten her name for you fine folks, very friendly young hispanic girl if you go there, you know who to ask for) I left an $8 tip, which isn't the biggest tip, but for a broke MF like me, a 35% tip means something.
(5)Amanda S.
Arrived here @ 8:15 on a Saturday night, first impression was that it used to be a Pizza Hut. We waited only a couple minutes to be seated. The waiting area is a little tight so I imagine it gets hectic when they're busy. Luckily, we were one of three tables so it was fairly empty at the time. Upon sitting down, I was overwhelmed by the decor. Business cards of local establishments checker the table beneath glass, so at least you have something to look at, albeit they're mostly cheesy real estate agents. I believe the wallpaper border was palm trees so that was a little weird but I doubt people are going here for ambiance. The menu is extensive, Chinese food, Italian food, breakfast served any time, melts, salads...everything. I ordered a salad of some sort which consisted of onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and feta in some sort of vinaigrette (note: no lettuce), easy on the feta and my bf ordered a burger and fries. The food came out promptly, which is good because there were only two other tables occupied in the place. The server was not really attentive, as I mentioned to my bf that I was going to get up to ask for water..twice before she came back, and I didn't have a fork, but she was nice and kindness goes far in my book. My bf said the burger was decent, not the best but pretty good and large in size. I ate two of his fries and they were delicious, crisp and golden. My salad was good, the portion was large and I had leftovers BUT the onion was out of control. Like I love onions, and as a child used to eat onion and cheese sandwiches with my grandpa (gross, I know) but this was nuts. I tried to go easy on the consumption bc I felt really bad about my bf having to deal with the dragon breath but it was far too late. By the time we arrived at our destination in the other side of Montgomery (aka 5 minutes later), I was in a stage of deep and sorrowful regret, feverishly brushing my teeth. Overall, I'd like to go back and try breakfast but I feel my average review is most likely a result of my tendency to eat the healthier fare at some of these greasy spoon diners. Meh.
(3)Amanda D.
Have eaten here twice, one with my husband and once with my sister and niece and nephew. Both times were great, goo service and good food (great portion sizes and prices!). I LOVE that it has that small town field, kinda tacky, and that, at 26 years old, my husband and I were the only ones who were probably not retired :) We didn't quite fit in with the average age bracket, but we had a good time and will be returning!
(5)D W.
We go here on occasion. Breakfast is always good. Fish fry is good, but I like broasted chicken and they have it. Very good. Be used to a "senior" crowd, and they do crowd in for dinner every night. Service friendly. Decent prices.
(4)S V.
Have been going there for over 10 years. Honestly, never a bad meal. VERY reasonably priced. One of the best family places to eat in the area. You will not be disappointed. Decor is your typical local diner, not a place for special occasions. It's great food, great service at a great price. You will leave full and won't feel robbed. I wish there were more places like this. TWO THUMBS UP to Sharon too!
(5)Food C.
Party ordered salmon which was not good at all. The quality, size, and taste definitely not worth the price, very disappointed. Also ordered center cut pork chops which had a very good appearance, however I wasn't there to just admire it. It was very very dry. When I went to pay, cashier did not even ask how the meal was. I mentioned the issues and she did not care at all. No care about customer satisfaction but quickly took the money. Overall would not return due to taste/quality.
(1)Carmen W.
So the last 3 times I have been here have been consistently bad. Its really hard for me to write this review because this was my favorite place to eat and now I don't think I will ever go back, seriously. They moved to a new building which is very beautiful but seems to have affected their food. Although the service is still great. I took my family out to eat which was about 8 of us. No one was really happy with their food but of course it was breakfast so we ate it and just decided not to go back. The home fries are cooked weird now, they are very hard on the outside and potatoes just aren't done on the inside. The pancakes that use to be amazing have changed and now they aren't as good, not nasty, just not that good. My brother asked for medium over easy eggs and he says they were barely cooked and he could barely eat them. I even stopped ordering my favorite chorizo frittata because the potatoes were hard inside and it just wasn't good and it was too expensive to order it and not eat. Im not sure if their griddle is messed up because the time before this we went they were having problems with their griddle so we gave them a pass on the food that wasn't very good, although they didn't offer a discount. I wish I was comfortable enough to complain but im just not which is why I wont go back. I can't help but wonder if other loyal customers feel this way. I use to come here almost every week. Sad to think I wont be going back. Oh well. p.s. Prices have gone up a little since the new building, I guess that is to be expected.
(2)Persephone J. W.
I went here for lunch with a friend who lives in Montgomery and said it's the local fav restaurant. They had just opened the new rest that week. I had a fiesta burger and fries and it was great. I went back 3 days later for Sunday breakfast and it was packed! waited for a table for about 10mins. My friend said lunch/dinner was good but breakfast was the BEST. And it definitely was! I had the "Hungry Man breaksfast" (which is gender neutral btw); scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and eggs and THE most delicious pancakes I have had to date! They are getting 5 stars for those pancakes! Next time I plan to get the strawberry stuffed French toast. Just go straight down Montgomery rd and left onto Mill St and this great place pops up!
(5)Tori M.
Came here on a whim after hearing from all the locals that this place was the bees knees. The building is old and quirky with local businesses advertised all over the tables and coffee mugs. I ordered the patty melt with fries and a side of thousand island dressing. It was all cooked to order and tasted good. The thousand island tasted homemade and was really good. Troy got the 2+2+2 which was just 2 pancakes, 2 eggs & 2 pieces of bacon. It looked average but the scrambled eggs did look nice and fluffy. Alyssa got a salad (with no lettuce) that was brought to the table in a silver mixing bowl. I'd never been here so I thought perhaps that was a quirky trait of theirs but apparently this was an error by the server who had "just came back" and she quickly returned it to the kitchen to be properly plated. As for our server, she was attentive enough but extremely eccentric. Honestly, i think she was on drugs but she did a decent job so, to each their own. My meal was only $8.58 with tax and I had some to take home so i'd say I got my moneys worth. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if I found myself in the area I might stop back in.
(3)Fred Z.
Have eaten at this place at least a dozen times during the last 2 years-- only twice since they moved into their new building. New place is very nice, feels very comfortable & clean and just a lot nicer than the old place that was in an old Pizza Hut location. Not that it matters as the food & service is the main deal....but the new, much larger restaurant just is a lot nicer. On the food, the breakfast's that I've had are all very good---you order 2 eggs with any dish & you get 4 when it's served! Anyway, I use a standard entree that I love to gauge these types of restaurants against each other--- BLT club. I have probably had this choice maybe 6 times at this place and every time--- it is just flat-out delicious. Fries are perfect (great, traditional fries--not the 'double-crispy' ones that a lot of restaurants have gone to for some reason that I HATE!) and always very hot & fresh and the soups are equally tasty. As I said, breakfast's are always done very well and the only negative I could come up with here is that they only offer canned corned beef. But most places like this don't make fresh corned beef and I don't hold that against them since when you ask, at least the servers have always been honest about it & tell you flat out---which is a major plus in my evaluations of places. You want fresh-made corned beef, you have to go to specialty restaurants like Walker Brothers up in northern Chicagoland or Buttermilk in Geneva--- which excel at their homemade corned beef. For this type of diner-type restaurant, I highly recommend giving Riverview a try as I've always been pleased when leaving after a meal here
(4)Elizabeth S.
It's not bad but certainly not the best, a bit pricey for a very small burrito, the view and the place is nice but I would change that for bigger portions and tastier meal.
(2)Dave R.
I gave them a second chance thinking they may have grown into their new building by now. The waitress was better than last time but the orders were incorrect. I ordered over easy eggs with my skillet they came out scrambled my wife asked for crisp American fries she got barely cooked shaved potatoes. My son asked for his hash browns crisp and they came out burnt black on one side and raw on the other. Just like our last bad visit the person at the cash register only had an interest in collecting money not asking how was your meal. Newer bigger restaurant not better.
(1)Adams F.
Excellent service and wonderful food, me and my family are fully satisfied and this could become a new spot for us to come and have some good American food!
(5)Judy Jean S.
Oh my Cheap quality of food. Had the broiled fish. It was burnt and dry! Service was good the place looked cleaned ... Cheap food ... Place was filled morbidly obese people
(1)Kari F.
The Mexican entrees are good actually delicious, anything else I've had is only mediocre. I deviated from the traditional Mexican breakfast last time and it was not good. The waitress although very nice got my husband's order wrong and it took forever to get our food. I assume it's because they just moved. I figure once they get the hang of serving a bigger crowd things will improve.
(3)Lindsey P.
Consistently good food for a consistently good price. I have visited for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have never been disappointed.
(4)Mike K.
Love this spot! Being a foodie, this isn't some fancy restaurant. This is the place you go to get good homemade food at very reasonable prices! Kid friendly and the staff is very attentive even when they're slammed. Family owned and operated and they take pride in the food the serve. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner- they got you covered. 9 out 10 times I pick one of the specials on the board at dinner time. Honestly, I haven't been disappointed yet. Where else can you get stuffed cabbage anymore? Mom would approve! The only thing I stay away from there are the burgers.
(4)Fred Z.
I've eaten breakfast & lunches at this place maybe 6 times during the past 6 months and the food has been very good, the service excellent & the prices very competitive as compared to other similar restaurants in this area. My opinion is that this place & Oswego Family Restaurant are the best breakfast places in this area and this place is better for lunch. I also like the atmosphere at Riverview better and they are in the process of building a new facility right next door that will accommodate a lot more tables as the current location, due to the quality & reputation of this restaurant, fills very quickly and waiting is almost guaranteed at prime hours. Still, the omelets, egg dishes and French Toast are delicious and the BLT club, which I use as a true test for lunch restaurant-to-restaurant, is terrific. Highly recommend!
(4)Hayley H.
A stand-up diner. Housed in an old Pizza Hut down on route 25. This place is exactly what you'd expect from a little diner, with exceptionally happy waitresses. We went for a busy breakfast. Their list of skillets and omelettes is lengthy, but served quick. The coffee is garbage. Also, I hope you love chorizo because they aren't stingy. For the lack of breakfast places in the area, this place is probably killing it.
(4)Sarah M.
Great place. Fast, friendly service. The Rueben sandwich was so flavorful. Many things are made from scratch in the kitchen.
(5)Bill W.
Great food .... Good prices and they just opened their new building .... HIGHLY Recommend!
(5)Crystal R.
Love this place!! Excellent food and lots of it at a reasonable price. #1 go to especially for breakfast!!
(5)Mike M.
If you are looking for that small town diner that used to be a Pizza Hut, then this is your place. I love breakfast food. So I stopped for lunch and grabbed some eggs. It was a late lunch so there was only a few people in the joint. The eggs were overcooked and nothing was stand out. This seems to be a place that old people love because the food is bland and never changes. I got a meh meal served up with the staff complaining about each other. George's is about 45 seconds away and serves up a tasty breakfast.
(2)Caron C.
Not fine dining, but a pretty fine diner! The menu is complete, if you can't find something you have a taste for then you must be dead! Everything was hot fast and delicious and a bargain, lots of selections from breakfast to dinner. Will definitely make it a go-to for cheap eats.
(5)Josè A.
I'm disappointment it look like I was having food from grammar school it was not good
(1)Dwight P.
Great food, great view, great service! Super Sunday Breakfast & Fantastic Friday Fish Fry! This place has some of the largest, most delicious omelettes you've ever seen...big enough to share with three! And don't leave without a piece of pie...
(5)The J.
My favorite diner/family restaurant in the Fox Valley, but the quality of food is better than what you would normally get at a typical family restaurant and for a good price. The dining room is small, but it mostly consists of a quiet crowd. Never left hungry and never had a bad experience.
(5)Joshua W.
This place is fantastic. I ended up coming to this restaurant on an accident when I was hungry just patrolling the area. It looked a little run down but had a beautiful view of the river so I gave it a try. Best find I've had based off an impulse. The food was great and offered such a large variety I'm not sure how they stay in business! The service was quick and very friendly even for me coming in around 8pm! The waiter went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. I started my river view expense with a Reuben and have back several more times delighted that the quality of food was a theme. The best items on the menu are their chicken and their French onion soup. Amazing place.
(5)Scott M.
This is the kind of place a foodie dreams of. I've been working my way through the menu, and have not had a duff meal yet. Service is pretty good, if not spot on--weirdly if the place is less full (which isn't often) the service is a notch down-but thats a minor quibble. I have not gone for a steak yet, but that's next. I'll update when it happens.. A short update. As I dig the fish here, I have often remarked to Eleno the owner, that a "Fish and Eggs" special for breakfast might be a winner, as I have had that dish a bunch north of the Cheese Curtain. The problem is that I usually forget to order it, in favor of the other temptations on the menu. But recently, I went for lunch and as I walked in, one of the waitresses brought out a plate of fish and the lightbulb went on. What I got wasn't surprising, Their usual generous piece of Whitefish, perfectly pan-sauteed with an order of their great scrambled eggs. A fine breakfast, indeed.
(5)Theresa C.
Hands down, the best value in the suburbs. Where else can you get a good breakfast (coffee, skillets, pancakes) or full dinner (soup, soda, entree and dessert) for two people under $20? Seriously I can't name one place that isn't fast food. Just because it's cheap in price doesn't mean it's cheap quality either. This is some good eatin' going on. Breakfast is excellent. Dinners are great home cooking fare. The selection is huge. They have everything from American and Mexican to Italian and Chinese. And it's all good too. I have to give props for chicken fried steak and banana cream pie. Those two dishes are outstanding. When it starts to get packed, service can be a little slow though. That's the only drawback. Other than that it's a good little diner with some inexpensive great food.
(5)Chris B.
I've eaten here dozens of times and aside from a slightly dated feel the place is fantastic! I've never had a bad meal. I have had some not as great as others. I ordered their southern skillet (at least i think that's whats called, biscuits and gravy with egg and hash browns) one night for diner and it was eh! had it for breakfast and it rocked. Great portions, good quality and fair prices.. what more could you want
(4)D L.
Average to poor food. Service was spotty. Not recommending unless you just need some food.
(3)Laure V.
We went to for the first time last night for dinner. The menu is extensive, service with a smile, and the prices good. I enjoyed the lake perch dinner. It came with a salad, baked potato, mixed fresh veggies and desert. My boyfriend had the chicken Kiev and was also pleased. We Definitely will go back.... Soon!
(5)Bob M.
Big portions.... A senior hangout.
(3)Rex L.
Went for the Friday fish fry. Arrived at 7:00 and place was packed. Lucky for us, one table was open. My wife ordered the cod and I got the walleye. Soup and salad were both very good. Rolls could have ben a little fresher...but not too bad. Fish and fries were both good. the fish was a little too oily, but the fries were great. Ended with a piece of key lime pie that had a very flavorful crust. It would have been nice to have beer and wine available, but it keeps the out of pocket cost way down.
(4)Michael H.
This place is probably your best breakfast/lunch/dinner diner option in the area. My folks and their whole circle are faithful regulars. Came home to visit. We ate dinner there and I was pleasantly surprised by the wide array of menu options. I opted for their prime rib and it was a good 13oz lean thick portion above value. The sweet potato side was an excellent option for we health nuts, but their vegetables were canned. It would be ok to raise the price $1 or 2 for fresh vegetables. Also for the server to offer the horseradish sauce. I had to go to the front to request it. The place was half full and moderately busy. However, there were 3 servers and 2 other staff members/managers. Rounds for water, coffee, and checking up on customers was minimal. If the owner/manager can get their staff to be a bit more proactive, with a couple tweaks, this place will have a 5 star rating when I return in 4-5 months. Along with the new addition they are building, I have great expectations for them if they can get all of their staff up to speed with proactivity. That being said, I have noticed many from the older generation only tip 10% (or less..a dollar or 2!)...Folks, it's 15% nowadays, 20% for great service! Servers must make a living in 2015! Kill them with kindness and service and it will come. (Former service industry here)
(4)Mike A.
For diner food this place is pretty spot on. Most meals come with a cup of soup and the variety of options on the menu offer plenty to chose from, even for the mosy picky diners. Turkey is made on premises and the club on white toast is very good. I have eaten here twice and would come back. Pretty decent coffee, served in old style ceramic mugs with ads on them
(3)Jessica A.
Great food and always have gotten fantastic service! My grandma has been going there for years and they all treat her so nicely. I usually only go to Riverview for breakfast. If you have a big sweet tooth, you have to try the stuffed French toast! It's to die for! They have a huge variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is cute and friendly. I have never been disappointed! Keep it up Riverview!
(5)Dawn P.
We ate an early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon in August. I would have given it four stars, however we had to stop eating to swat at multiple flies. My husband and I shared the meatloaf and chicken. Both were really good, but due to the flies we won't be returning. If they were that bad in the dining room I can only imagine how bad they were in the kitchen :(.
(3)Hilary H.
Jeeeez, loooouise, the breaky food here was AWESOME. The place was packed, but seating & service were quick (for a party of 2, larger may have to wait some time), and the food was quick and yummy. No wonder this place has such great rewviews - awesome stop!
(5)Rory M.
Good food and friendly service are the hallmarks of this place. The dinners come with soup or salad, vegetable, and choice of potato, and after 4 p.m., dessert such as chocolate or coconut cream pie are included. I've had the walleye dinner and the broasted chicken dinner (listed on menu as just broasted chicken, but it is a dinner).
(4)Greg M.
Been here many times and always wonderful food. One of the best Friday fish fry on the Fox Valley area! The breakfast is outstanding. Be sure to try a skillet. Greg M.
(4)Andrea B.
Classic diner! The menu is fairly typical for diner fare, but that being said, the service and quality of food here is far above typical. The chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes are my daughter's favorite. The soups are home made (chicken & dumplings...yum!), the burgers are consistent, and the salads are always big enough for two to share. I can honestly say that the pancakes are some of the BEST I have ever had, And the skillet breakfasts are a great choice. Bring your appetite to Riverview Diner. You won't walk away disappointed, and usually you will have more than enough leftovers to bring home. Delicious!
(4)Amanda S.
Arrived here @ 8:15 on a Saturday night, first impression was that it used to be a Pizza Hut. We waited only a couple minutes to be seated. The waiting area is a little tight so I imagine it gets hectic when they're busy. Luckily, we were one of three tables so it was fairly empty at the time. Upon sitting down, I was overwhelmed by the decor. Business cards of local establishments checker the table beneath glass, so at least you have something to look at, albeit they're mostly cheesy real estate agents. I believe the wallpaper border was palm trees so that was a little weird but I doubt people are going here for ambiance. The menu is extensive, Chinese food, Italian food, breakfast served any time, melts, salads...everything. I ordered a salad of some sort which consisted of onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and feta in some sort of vinaigrette (note: no lettuce), easy on the feta and my bf ordered a burger and fries. The food came out promptly, which is good because there were only two other tables occupied in the place. The server was not really attentive, as I mentioned to my bf that I was going to get up to ask for water..twice before she came back, and I didn't have a fork, but she was nice and kindness goes far in my book. My bf said the burger was decent, not the best but pretty good and large in size. I ate two of his fries and they were delicious, crisp and golden. My salad was good, the portion was large and I had leftovers BUT the onion was out of control. Like I love onions, and as a child used to eat onion and cheese sandwiches with my grandpa (gross, I know) but this was nuts. I tried to go easy on the consumption bc I felt really bad about my bf having to deal with the dragon breath but it was far too late. By the time we arrived at our destination in the other side of Montgomery (aka 5 minutes later), I was in a stage of deep and sorrowful regret, feverishly brushing my teeth. Overall, I'd like to go back and try breakfast but I feel my average review is most likely a result of my tendency to eat the healthier fare at some of these greasy spoon diners. Meh.
(3)Tommy M.
Conveniently located near one of my favorite fishing spots! (like you care) (oh shoot, I just gave away a good fishing spot) This place has one big honkin' menu. Everything from breakfast stuff to sandwiches to chinese food to mexican food. I haven't had all the ethnic stuff, but I will tell you, this place has some killer burgers. HUGE burgers. I am a member of the clean-plate club, always have been. But... I have a confession to make. Rarely do I leave a lonely french fry on the plate. I've been known to eat the parsley on the side of the plate. But, here goes. I, Tommy M., hereby confess that I left one or more bites of my burger on the plate, as I could not finish the meal due to its massive size. Burger, 1. Tommy M, 0. We will rematch someday, and I will be victorious!
(4)Damon B.
I have eaten here dozens of times in the past couple of years. They serve almost everything your mind can imagine... within reason of course, and do it all well. My biggest problem when coming here is very simple... what do I get this time? Typically, the mexican steak, the "King" burger, and the build your own omlette with refried beans, mozzerella cheese, chorizo, jalapeno, and homemade salsa are the top contenders. All absolutely delicious. Tommy M was right on the money when he talked about portion size. If you leave hungry... or even not completely stuffed, it's by choice and choice alone. Very good local business, extremely well priced, fast, fresh, good quality food. And every one of the employees are very nice and will go out of their way for every customer. Although I know none of them by name, they even recognized me well enough to give me a Christmas card during one visit this past holiday. You can't go wrong here
(5)Mike R.
Very small, very crowded , very loud, very hectic ......... Food was ok... Typical dinner food. Probably wont go back for dinner. But will go back and try it for breakfast. Lots of old people eat here. Reviewed by the Naperville ~ Food Dude ~
(3)J S.
EWWW if that photo is meant to look appetizing well, it's NOT. I've eaten at the Riverview three times. Once with a friend who is a reglular and the service and food was great. The next 2 times I went with other people who were first timers and the service was horrible and the food just disgusting. My advice-don't go unless you have one of their regulars with you!
(1)Amanda D.
Have eaten here twice, one with my husband and once with my sister and niece and nephew. Both times were great, goo service and good food (great portion sizes and prices!). I LOVE that it has that small town field, kinda tacky, and that, at 26 years old, my husband and I were the only ones who were probably not retired :) We didn't quite fit in with the average age bracket, but we had a good time and will be returning!
(5)D W.
We go here on occasion. Breakfast is always good. Fish fry is good, but I like broasted chicken and they have it. Very good. Be used to a "senior" crowd, and they do crowd in for dinner every night. Service friendly. Decent prices.
(4)S V.
Have been going there for over 10 years. Honestly, never a bad meal. VERY reasonably priced. One of the best family places to eat in the area. You will not be disappointed. Decor is your typical local diner, not a place for special occasions. It's great food, great service at a great price. You will leave full and won't feel robbed. I wish there were more places like this. TWO THUMBS UP to Sharon too!
(5)Vanessa S.
This diner was so cute - I just wanted to pinch its cheeks! We stopped in around 8pm Friday night, and it was packed! Mostly families and older folks which, to me, is a good sign. We were seated promptly and presented with an enormous menu - American, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican - oh my! Lots of tempting choices, but we were on a mission: All you can eat! We settled on broasted chicken (not all you can eat) and fried cod (AYCE). After a short wait, our massive portions arrived and all convos ceased - we meant business. I tore into the chicken which had crispy, flavorful skin with juicy white meat. My fries were standard fare, but delicious nonetheless. The cod came with homemade chips, and was replenished until we just couldn't take anymore. Dinner was followed up by rice pudding that was warm, fresh and sprinkled with a perfect dusting of nutmeg. Full stomachs, leftovers in tow, our check came to $22! Riverview is completely non-glamorous, but I'm giving it '5' stars for the family vibe, tons of choices, solid food and unbeatable prices - but mostly for the feeling you get while you're there - it's a true community place - and those are hard to come by these days.
(5)Ashley R.
It has a very comfortable atmosphere when you walk in, a very small town type of feel. The wait time is almost non existent, I have been there more times than I can't count and have waited about five minutes total to ever be seated. The staff is fantastic, great service, very friendly there are so many good things to say about them and the owner. The food selection is never ending, if you want it they serve it. They have mexican, Chinese, breakfast (the best skillets.... ever), Italian, ribs, fried chicken, salads, sandwiches and the list goes on and on. If your a pie lover they have hands down the best coconut creme pie out there. I rate Riverview Diner with five stars because the service is outstanding, the food options are endless and the price is so reasonable for the amount of food it's almost a steal!
(5)Jeff R.
I like this place! Good food, good prices and never too busy. Located in an old Pizza Hut it's the perfect size for a local family place. Service is fast, breakfast seems to only take 2 minutes from ordering to arrival. This is were we go when we are in a hurry or want something good and cheap. Being only a minute from home helps too!
(4)Jenny B.
This is our favorite breakfast spot. I've ordered crepes, pancakes and french toast..all are delicious. Pancakes are difficult to get my approval on and these were phenomenal. They bring the food out pretty quickly and the staff is always nice. We went here for dinner once so far and that was equally great. They have awesome beer battered chicken and it's all you can eat - you probably won't need more than what they give you though. Oh their pies are pretty wonderful too!
(5)Megan H.
This is an excellent place to eat. The prices are impossible to beat and the food is really good. The place doesn't look like much, but there is a large menu and great home made pies.
(5)Eli H.
I want to love this place, but their portioning is just ridiculous on every level. I know having omelettes so huge they're practically falling off the plate is a selling point in 2014's America... But for those of us with a normal body mass index, I wish I could pay less and just get a normal amount of food. This seems to be a common problem across most (all?) midwestern diners. The reviews on the lower end of the spectrum are pretty on point with what I've experienced. When you're making omelettes this huge, you've got to overcook them. It's simple physics, as to get the inside of a 6" wide omelette cooked you're going to have to overcook most of the outside. Again, back to normal sized food, and being able to cook it, well, normally. I've never tried anything outside of the breakfast menu, but know this is the kind of place that has EVERYTHING. Want some Chinese? They got it. Pasta? Got it. Seafood? Got it. This might contribute to why everything is so resoundingly mediocre, as how do you be a restaurant that has great stir fry, pasta, breakfast, steaks, salads, and more? If a chef exists that can knock each of those respective cuisines out of the park, chances are they wouldn't be working at a converted Pizza Hut in Aurora. You can tell the clientele who go here truly don't care about this kind of stuff as they just want two days worth of food for a small amount of money. If that's your thing, you'll absolutely love the Riverview Diner. Oh, and the coffee isn't great, pretty watery store brand stuff, nothing special.
(3)Nova O.
Wonderful restaurant. I went to the new now open building with bae and we got a wonderful breakfast. I got the crepes and he got the strawberry waffle. Both were wonderful. I love the new building. It's clean and open and the service is great.
(5)Emily G.
First time eating here, although I pass it all the time. My 5 year old really wanted to check it out so I brought her to lunch. Beautiful new building, waitress was nice enough, but the food kinda sucked. I got the southwest chicken salad which consisted of mostly iceberg lettuce, a few cut up tomatoes, cheese and a really hard piece of fried chicken. I doused it in their ranch, which was actually quite tasty, and it was still very very 'meh'. My daughter ordered breakfast - eggs, toast, sausage, hashbrowns... All just okay. And it is pretty pricey for what you get. Probably won't be back :(
(2)Tiffany P.
Awesome service and delicious food! Worth a stop. Try the the roasted chicken. Good value for the money!
(5)Cynthia J.
The diner is outdated but the food is far from it. Yummy diner food!! Workers are very welcoming and nice. Very attentive. I would recommend this place.
(4)JP P.
This an old Pizza Hut restaurant that found a second life. I've only had breakfast here and I can tell you that this is another classic example where Huge portions dominate and "doggie bags" are a way of life. People love BIG portions and often will compensate this for flavor. Omelets are consistently overcooked, dry, bland and the opposite of fluffy. You'll need an extra glass of water to get this one down. Experience tells me the Chopped Steak cooked medium rare is the way to go! If you must, get here very early to avoid a congested dining area where your conversation is overheard by all neighboring tables as well. I don't mind that so much, it's just too much information for me to hear everyone else's B.S. The seating in here is tighter than a package of sliced bacon! I usually walk through the doors every six months or so. As I leave, I reassure myself exactly why it will be another six months before I return... maybe the chopped steak.
(2)Zeke M.
Lets see...this place is AWESOME!! Why is it so hard to find a good diner?! Anyway, the location of this place is nice since you get a good view of the river which is surprisingly fun to watch if you actually pay attention lol. The food? Yes its amazing! From the italian beef to the fish and all the appetizers! Home made potato chips and the milkshakes! French onion soup...Hell yeah! Who cries about portion size? The more the merrier if you ask me specially with food this good! The clientele seems to be mainly family and older folk but I see plenty young couples going too. Great place for a quiet date ;) lol. Service was very tentative, very quick to please. Not many places like this. I will continue to return as long as I live here and hmm even if I ever leave I'll come back for this place. Definitely check it out!
(5)Nicole K.
After reading yelp reviews we felt as though we had to try riverside diner for ourselves. Our server was so nice! I ordered a BLT with avocado and my husband ordered a breakfast skillet. Both were great! Their homemade potato chips were great. My husband ordered a slice for the banana cream pie and I had a milkshake. The pie was great and the shake was just mediocre. The building was an old Pizza Hut and was outdated but done let that turn you away! Highly recommend it!
(5)Kerry K.
Had a very good experience here. The staff here was very friendly and accommodating. Our server was very attentive and helpful. She took our drink orders as we were still getting the kids in their seats and getting our son in his high chair. The food came out quickly and was exactly how it was ordered. It was very good and our oldest daughter enjoyed the strawberry waffle with ice cream which was a big serving but lucky for her she had 2 sisters that insisted she shared. If you are looking for a great breakfast in a friendly environment then check this place out! Thx!
(5)Josue O.
I've read lots of reviews of Riverview Diner, so my expectations were high as we went in. The new building is really nice and very comfortable and clean. Even though they were slammed for Sunday brunch, we were quickly seated. The bussers were fast and attentive, presenting us with cups of coffee and water immediately and keeping both topped off. Our server came and took our order quickly, but we never saw her again until she dropped off the check. If it weren't for the bussers, we would have been parched through our meal. The food was better than average, but nothing particularly special. My wife and I agreed that we have had better pancakes, although these were good. The portions were sizable, but they should have been, since our bill was $29 for my wife's pancakes, bacon, and juice and my eggs, bacon, hash browns and coffee. Not a bad experience, but with all the other choices out there, the folks here might consider stepping up their game a bit, at least in the wait-staff department. I'd eat here again, but it definitely isn't my first choice.
(3)Chris T.
Found this place while looking up diners in the suburbs. Don't be fooled, they call themselves a diner, but there is nothing "diner-ish" about this place. It is a family restaurant through and through. But we love those so we still ate. Sunday afternoon, packed, which was a good sign. First thing I noticed was how much real estate was wasted in here. They could easily fit a handful more tables and booths to ease with the wait times, and the counter (which has about 7 seats) was not being used. Why not? 15 people were waiting for a place to sit. Prices are fairly steep, and this is the first time I've ever had to pay to get fries with a burger. Speaking of, I got the "Island Burger." Which they say is "smothered" in thousand island dressing. Sign me up! Turns out "smothered" here means 1/4 of my bun was lightly patted with dressing. How disappointing. Burger was average, fries were pretty good. The creamy chicken and rice soup was very good. Before we got our food, we were planning to travel here again to try the breakfast, now we will pass.
(2)Eddie O.
We went in on 4th of July around noon so it was very busy. The host staff did an excellent job managing the wait. Our server was great, she had the cutest hello kitty tatoo. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and did have great suggestions. I had prime rib which I ordered medium, it came out closer to medium well or well done. Since it was my first time I got both brown and chicken gravy to try, brown was for sure the better of the two. Wife and daughter had chicken fried steak with brown gravy, both were excellent. Mashed potatoes are from scratch and we're great. Son had a meat breakfast skillet and pancakes all excellent. We got 4 pieces of pie to go, they look good. The restaurant was recently rebuilt and is very nice, my daughter said the restroom wad very clean. For 4 drinks, 4 entrees and 4 desserts it was $72.00. Over a great experience except for the overdone prime rib otherwise I would give it a 5.
(4)Marilyn O.
UPDATE: Okay so the hubs and I went to the new restaurant for breakfast this morning. It is lovely. That's what the additional star is for. ..Oh, and the waitress was attentive & friendly. The design is rustic elegance and I love that he has a mural & menu covers that pay homage to a snapshot in time of Montgomery, Illinois. The biggest improvement is that it is clean...still. The menu continues to be filled to capacity with all kinds of, common and not so common, concoctions. Some sound apealing, while some just seem odd. There is no real theme or direction, which tells me that the establishment is still suffering from an identity crisis. My husband and I each had a cup of weak coffee (free refills of course). I did not eat anything. Only because my diet is very limited and I was not about to pay almost $4 for a single egg...oh it's a double yolk though and you can choose either a piece of toast or a small pancake (not even from scratch)! Yeah...still not paying more for 1 egg and a single piece of bread, than I do for an entire dozen of ORGANIC eggs. My husband got the 2 + 2 + 2 (pictured. Our bill, not including tip, was almost $13.00--no extras, nothing else to drink. I guess the owner really couldn't afford the renovation, and so now our pockets have to be dug into deeper...absurdly deeper. Which, if the food was worthy, it could be acceptable. It is not. Not for this household. *I feel like I need to add that although for me, this restaurant is a big miss, I must admit to feeling that the owner is a very hard worker. I do think that he truly cares, and wants to give the people a good meal. I just think that he needs to hone it in a bit with quite a bit more focus on quality. Let it be said, as well, that his restaurant is always busy; so apparently, there are several other people in this area, that just don't agree with me. What has gotten him to this point, has been the huge portions; not certain that with his newest bank note he will be able to maintain those overflowing plates of food?? Hopefully when the novelty of "Let's see the new place", wears off, he will remain popular. OH! I SO WANT TO LOVE THIS PLACE! It has such a local vibe to it. I just wish he could subscribe to the proven method of...a few good dishes done perfectly, served at a fair price, is what will sustain him, his employees, and his patrons through the ages!
(2)Kerry E.
I gotta tell ya, not impressed at all! I went to be impressed from things I had heard and read. Some of my food was hot, some cold that should not have been. It wasn't the worst place by a long shot, but there are plenty better. Menu is way too much, it's just all over the place, I do love the specials posted. It was very busy, maybe a second shot in the future, I wanted to like it!
(2)Miguel T.
New building looks great, their menu its huge and looks very inviting, the old pictures of Montgomery are a really nice touch, always very busy and maybe that's why I felt that our food was rush out of the kitchen and was not very tasty, it was good but not grandma's table good, just barely ok, so on this one its up to you you can try it because it's new or maybe go when they are not so busy.
(4)DEALS D.
so where do I start. service was good. but. the ice tea had a taste like it was from a pot that was never washed. got the speciality omelette that was uncooked inside. never going back for sure. my fault for looking for a new breakfast place.
(1)Mark B.
Diner food at it's american best. Do go here, I want it all to myself. If you're stuffy about decor, stay away. But if your doctor allows chicken fried steak, OMG! Great pancakes too. My mouth is watering... gotta go.
(5)Phil N.
Fantastic fish fry. On Fridays, they have the all-you-can-eat fish fry, also all-you-can-eat fried chicken. For the chicken and cod, it's $9.95, for the all-you-can-eat walleye, it was $12.95. I went for the chicken, my best friend went for the cod. Both were fantastic. Next I will try the walleye. When he re-ordered the cod, the 2nd plate didn't come with two little bits like most places. It was 4 or 5 nice thick pieces. It even comes with soup and a dessert, of which they had about 10 choices of pie (delicious), ice cream, and I think it was rice pudding. Even the potato choices are insane...fries, baked, mashed, hash browns, sweet potatoes, home fries, maybe even another option or two. Or you could even opt for mac n' cheese! There was a guy sitting next to me that had the mac n' cheese and it looked delicious. I would recommend this place to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph if they found their way out to the SW burbs. Certainly a place that doesn't care about the bottom line. It seemed to me like their biggest concern is repeat business. And the line out the door this past Friday spoke volumes to that effect. Our bill for the 2 all-you-can-eats and a pop and an iced tea was $23. I was so satisfied with the experince and our wonderful waitress (wish I would have gotten her name for you fine folks, very friendly young hispanic girl if you go there, you know who to ask for) I left an $8 tip, which isn't the biggest tip, but for a broke MF like me, a 35% tip means something.
(5)Greg V.
This reviewis based on the AYCE Friday fish fry The fish was surprisingly very good and the Mac and cheese side and other sides were above average for this type of place. I haven't tried the breakfasts or anything regular off the menu but what we had was pretty good. It looked like the senior crowd that wad there loved the liver and onions. Good food at a fair price. I'll be back to try other things on the menu!!
(4)Angela H.
The Best!!! Seriously, I have eaten there ALOT! And have never had a less than fantastic meal! Theirr food is so delicious. I couldnt even pick a favorite! They have an outstanding breakfast! Their Burgers are great, even their fish, chicken, meatloaf, steak it is all wonderful! They have very good pies, and not just typical pies, they also carry flavors like blueberry-banana. Servers are all so friendly and provide great service! Prices are very reasonable! Food is 10 Star! It is a small diner, but don't let that shy you away because it's incredible! Oh and did I mention the portions are huge! Usually plenty to take home!
(5)Dan J.
the food is just ok. the staff is extremely friendly. decor bad. good prices. breakfast is the best deal. Lunch and dinner to generic for my taste.
(2)Kerry K.
Had a very good experience here. The staff here was very friendly and accommodating. Our server was very attentive and helpful. She took our drink orders as we were still getting the kids in their seats and getting our son in his high chair. The food came out quickly and was exactly how it was ordered. It was very good and our oldest daughter enjoyed the strawberry waffle with ice cream which was a big serving but lucky for her she had 2 sisters that insisted she shared. If you are looking for a great breakfast in a friendly environment then check this place out! Thx!
(5)Josue O.
I've read lots of reviews of Riverview Diner, so my expectations were high as we went in. The new building is really nice and very comfortable and clean. Even though they were slammed for Sunday brunch, we were quickly seated. The bussers were fast and attentive, presenting us with cups of coffee and water immediately and keeping both topped off. Our server came and took our order quickly, but we never saw her again until she dropped off the check. If it weren't for the bussers, we would have been parched through our meal. The food was better than average, but nothing particularly special. My wife and I agreed that we have had better pancakes, although these were good. The portions were sizable, but they should have been, since our bill was $29 for my wife's pancakes, bacon, and juice and my eggs, bacon, hash browns and coffee. Not a bad experience, but with all the other choices out there, the folks here might consider stepping up their game a bit, at least in the wait-staff department. I'd eat here again, but it definitely isn't my first choice.
(3)Chris T.
Found this place while looking up diners in the suburbs. Don't be fooled, they call themselves a diner, but there is nothing "diner-ish" about this place. It is a family restaurant through and through. But we love those so we still ate. Sunday afternoon, packed, which was a good sign. First thing I noticed was how much real estate was wasted in here. They could easily fit a handful more tables and booths to ease with the wait times, and the counter (which has about 7 seats) was not being used. Why not? 15 people were waiting for a place to sit. Prices are fairly steep, and this is the first time I've ever had to pay to get fries with a burger. Speaking of, I got the "Island Burger." Which they say is "smothered" in thousand island dressing. Sign me up! Turns out "smothered" here means 1/4 of my bun was lightly patted with dressing. How disappointing. Burger was average, fries were pretty good. The creamy chicken and rice soup was very good. Before we got our food, we were planning to travel here again to try the breakfast, now we will pass.
(2)Eddie O.
We went in on 4th of July around noon so it was very busy. The host staff did an excellent job managing the wait. Our server was great, she had the cutest hello kitty tatoo. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and did have great suggestions. I had prime rib which I ordered medium, it came out closer to medium well or well done. Since it was my first time I got both brown and chicken gravy to try, brown was for sure the better of the two. Wife and daughter had chicken fried steak with brown gravy, both were excellent. Mashed potatoes are from scratch and we're great. Son had a meat breakfast skillet and pancakes all excellent. We got 4 pieces of pie to go, they look good. The restaurant was recently rebuilt and is very nice, my daughter said the restroom wad very clean. For 4 drinks, 4 entrees and 4 desserts it was $72.00. Over a great experience except for the overdone prime rib otherwise I would give it a 5.
(4)Marilyn O.
UPDATE: Okay so the hubs and I went to the new restaurant for breakfast this morning. It is lovely. That's what the additional star is for. ..Oh, and the waitress was attentive & friendly. The design is rustic elegance and I love that he has a mural & menu covers that pay homage to a snapshot in time of Montgomery, Illinois. The biggest improvement is that it is clean...still. The menu continues to be filled to capacity with all kinds of, common and not so common, concoctions. Some sound apealing, while some just seem odd. There is no real theme or direction, which tells me that the establishment is still suffering from an identity crisis. My husband and I each had a cup of weak coffee (free refills of course). I did not eat anything. Only because my diet is very limited and I was not about to pay almost $4 for a single egg...oh it's a double yolk though and you can choose either a piece of toast or a small pancake (not even from scratch)! Yeah...still not paying more for 1 egg and a single piece of bread, than I do for an entire dozen of ORGANIC eggs. My husband got the 2 + 2 + 2 (pictured. Our bill, not including tip, was almost $13.00--no extras, nothing else to drink. I guess the owner really couldn't afford the renovation, and so now our pockets have to be dug into deeper...absurdly deeper. Which, if the food was worthy, it could be acceptable. It is not. Not for this household. *I feel like I need to add that although for me, this restaurant is a big miss, I must admit to feeling that the owner is a very hard worker. I do think that he truly cares, and wants to give the people a good meal. I just think that he needs to hone it in a bit with quite a bit more focus on quality. Let it be said, as well, that his restaurant is always busy; so apparently, there are several other people in this area, that just don't agree with me. What has gotten him to this point, has been the huge portions; not certain that with his newest bank note he will be able to maintain those overflowing plates of food?? Hopefully when the novelty of "Let's see the new place", wears off, he will remain popular. OH! I SO WANT TO LOVE THIS PLACE! It has such a local vibe to it. I just wish he could subscribe to the proven method of...a few good dishes done perfectly, served at a fair price, is what will sustain him, his employees, and his patrons through the ages!
(2)Kerry E.
I gotta tell ya, not impressed at all! I went to be impressed from things I had heard and read. Some of my food was hot, some cold that should not have been. It wasn't the worst place by a long shot, but there are plenty better. Menu is way too much, it's just all over the place, I do love the specials posted. It was very busy, maybe a second shot in the future, I wanted to like it!
(2)Miguel T.
New building looks great, their menu its huge and looks very inviting, the old pictures of Montgomery are a really nice touch, always very busy and maybe that's why I felt that our food was rush out of the kitchen and was not very tasty, it was good but not grandma's table good, just barely ok, so on this one its up to you you can try it because it's new or maybe go when they are not so busy.
(4)Food C.
Party ordered salmon which was not good at all. The quality, size, and taste definitely not worth the price, very disappointed. Also ordered center cut pork chops which had a very good appearance, however I wasn't there to just admire it. It was very very dry. When I went to pay, cashier did not even ask how the meal was. I mentioned the issues and she did not care at all. No care about customer satisfaction but quickly took the money. Overall would not return due to taste/quality.
(1)Eli H.
I want to love this place, but their portioning is just ridiculous on every level. I know having omelettes so huge they're practically falling off the plate is a selling point in 2014's America... But for those of us with a normal body mass index, I wish I could pay less and just get a normal amount of food. This seems to be a common problem across most (all?) midwestern diners. The reviews on the lower end of the spectrum are pretty on point with what I've experienced. When you're making omelettes this huge, you've got to overcook them. It's simple physics, as to get the inside of a 6" wide omelette cooked you're going to have to overcook most of the outside. Again, back to normal sized food, and being able to cook it, well, normally. I've never tried anything outside of the breakfast menu, but know this is the kind of place that has EVERYTHING. Want some Chinese? They got it. Pasta? Got it. Seafood? Got it. This might contribute to why everything is so resoundingly mediocre, as how do you be a restaurant that has great stir fry, pasta, breakfast, steaks, salads, and more? If a chef exists that can knock each of those respective cuisines out of the park, chances are they wouldn't be working at a converted Pizza Hut in Aurora. You can tell the clientele who go here truly don't care about this kind of stuff as they just want two days worth of food for a small amount of money. If that's your thing, you'll absolutely love the Riverview Diner. Oh, and the coffee isn't great, pretty watery store brand stuff, nothing special.
(3)Nova O.
Wonderful restaurant. I went to the new now open building with bae and we got a wonderful breakfast. I got the crepes and he got the strawberry waffle. Both were wonderful. I love the new building. It's clean and open and the service is great.
(5)Emily G.
First time eating here, although I pass it all the time. My 5 year old really wanted to check it out so I brought her to lunch. Beautiful new building, waitress was nice enough, but the food kinda sucked. I got the southwest chicken salad which consisted of mostly iceberg lettuce, a few cut up tomatoes, cheese and a really hard piece of fried chicken. I doused it in their ranch, which was actually quite tasty, and it was still very very 'meh'. My daughter ordered breakfast - eggs, toast, sausage, hashbrowns... All just okay. And it is pretty pricey for what you get. Probably won't be back :(
(2)Tiffany P.
Awesome service and delicious food! Worth a stop. Try the the roasted chicken. Good value for the money!
(5)Cynthia J.
The diner is outdated but the food is far from it. Yummy diner food!! Workers are very welcoming and nice. Very attentive. I would recommend this place.
(4)Carmen W.
So the last 3 times I have been here have been consistently bad. Its really hard for me to write this review because this was my favorite place to eat and now I don't think I will ever go back, seriously. They moved to a new building which is very beautiful but seems to have affected their food. Although the service is still great. I took my family out to eat which was about 8 of us. No one was really happy with their food but of course it was breakfast so we ate it and just decided not to go back. The home fries are cooked weird now, they are very hard on the outside and potatoes just aren't done on the inside. The pancakes that use to be amazing have changed and now they aren't as good, not nasty, just not that good. My brother asked for medium over easy eggs and he says they were barely cooked and he could barely eat them. I even stopped ordering my favorite chorizo frittata because the potatoes were hard inside and it just wasn't good and it was too expensive to order it and not eat. Im not sure if their griddle is messed up because the time before this we went they were having problems with their griddle so we gave them a pass on the food that wasn't very good, although they didn't offer a discount. I wish I was comfortable enough to complain but im just not which is why I wont go back. I can't help but wonder if other loyal customers feel this way. I use to come here almost every week. Sad to think I wont be going back. Oh well. p.s. Prices have gone up a little since the new building, I guess that is to be expected.
(2)Persephone J. W.
I went here for lunch with a friend who lives in Montgomery and said it's the local fav restaurant. They had just opened the new rest that week. I had a fiesta burger and fries and it was great. I went back 3 days later for Sunday breakfast and it was packed! waited for a table for about 10mins. My friend said lunch/dinner was good but breakfast was the BEST. And it definitely was! I had the "Hungry Man breaksfast" (which is gender neutral btw); scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and eggs and THE most delicious pancakes I have had to date! They are getting 5 stars for those pancakes! Next time I plan to get the strawberry stuffed French toast. Just go straight down Montgomery rd and left onto Mill St and this great place pops up!
(5)Tori M.
Came here on a whim after hearing from all the locals that this place was the bees knees. The building is old and quirky with local businesses advertised all over the tables and coffee mugs. I ordered the patty melt with fries and a side of thousand island dressing. It was all cooked to order and tasted good. The thousand island tasted homemade and was really good. Troy got the 2+2+2 which was just 2 pancakes, 2 eggs & 2 pieces of bacon. It looked average but the scrambled eggs did look nice and fluffy. Alyssa got a salad (with no lettuce) that was brought to the table in a silver mixing bowl. I'd never been here so I thought perhaps that was a quirky trait of theirs but apparently this was an error by the server who had "just came back" and she quickly returned it to the kitchen to be properly plated. As for our server, she was attentive enough but extremely eccentric. Honestly, i think she was on drugs but she did a decent job so, to each their own. My meal was only $8.58 with tax and I had some to take home so i'd say I got my moneys worth. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if I found myself in the area I might stop back in.
(3)Zeke M.
Lets see...this place is AWESOME!! Why is it so hard to find a good diner?! Anyway, the location of this place is nice since you get a good view of the river which is surprisingly fun to watch if you actually pay attention lol. The food? Yes its amazing! From the italian beef to the fish and all the appetizers! Home made potato chips and the milkshakes! French onion soup...Hell yeah! Who cries about portion size? The more the merrier if you ask me specially with food this good! The clientele seems to be mainly family and older folk but I see plenty young couples going too. Great place for a quiet date ;) lol. Service was very tentative, very quick to please. Not many places like this. I will continue to return as long as I live here and hmm even if I ever leave I'll come back for this place. Definitely check it out!
(5)JP P.
This an old Pizza Hut restaurant that found a second life. I've only had breakfast here and I can tell you that this is another classic example where Huge portions dominate and "doggie bags" are a way of life. People love BIG portions and often will compensate this for flavor. Omelets are consistently overcooked, dry, bland and the opposite of fluffy. You'll need an extra glass of water to get this one down. Experience tells me the Chopped Steak cooked medium rare is the way to go! If you must, get here very early to avoid a congested dining area where your conversation is overheard by all neighboring tables as well. I don't mind that so much, it's just too much information for me to hear everyone else's B.S. The seating in here is tighter than a package of sliced bacon! I usually walk through the doors every six months or so. As I leave, I reassure myself exactly why it will be another six months before I return... maybe the chopped steak.
(2)Fred Z.
Have eaten at this place at least a dozen times during the last 2 years-- only twice since they moved into their new building. New place is very nice, feels very comfortable & clean and just a lot nicer than the old place that was in an old Pizza Hut location. Not that it matters as the food & service is the main deal....but the new, much larger restaurant just is a lot nicer. On the food, the breakfast's that I've had are all very good---you order 2 eggs with any dish & you get 4 when it's served! Anyway, I use a standard entree that I love to gauge these types of restaurants against each other--- BLT club. I have probably had this choice maybe 6 times at this place and every time--- it is just flat-out delicious. Fries are perfect (great, traditional fries--not the 'double-crispy' ones that a lot of restaurants have gone to for some reason that I HATE!) and always very hot & fresh and the soups are equally tasty. As I said, breakfast's are always done very well and the only negative I could come up with here is that they only offer canned corned beef. But most places like this don't make fresh corned beef and I don't hold that against them since when you ask, at least the servers have always been honest about it & tell you flat out---which is a major plus in my evaluations of places. You want fresh-made corned beef, you have to go to specialty restaurants like Walker Brothers up in northern Chicagoland or Buttermilk in Geneva--- which excel at their homemade corned beef. For this type of diner-type restaurant, I highly recommend giving Riverview a try as I've always been pleased when leaving after a meal here
(4)Fred Z.
I've eaten breakfast & lunches at this place maybe 6 times during the past 6 months and the food has been very good, the service excellent & the prices very competitive as compared to other similar restaurants in this area. My opinion is that this place & Oswego Family Restaurant are the best breakfast places in this area and this place is better for lunch. I also like the atmosphere at Riverview better and they are in the process of building a new facility right next door that will accommodate a lot more tables as the current location, due to the quality & reputation of this restaurant, fills very quickly and waiting is almost guaranteed at prime hours. Still, the omelets, egg dishes and French Toast are delicious and the BLT club, which I use as a true test for lunch restaurant-to-restaurant, is terrific. Highly recommend!
(4)Hayley H.
A stand-up diner. Housed in an old Pizza Hut down on route 25. This place is exactly what you'd expect from a little diner, with exceptionally happy waitresses. We went for a busy breakfast. Their list of skillets and omelettes is lengthy, but served quick. The coffee is garbage. Also, I hope you love chorizo because they aren't stingy. For the lack of breakfast places in the area, this place is probably killing it.
(4)Sarah M.
Great place. Fast, friendly service. The Rueben sandwich was so flavorful. Many things are made from scratch in the kitchen.
(5)Bill W.
Great food .... Good prices and they just opened their new building .... HIGHLY Recommend!
(5)Crystal R.
Love this place!! Excellent food and lots of it at a reasonable price. #1 go to especially for breakfast!!
(5)Mike M.
If you are looking for that small town diner that used to be a Pizza Hut, then this is your place. I love breakfast food. So I stopped for lunch and grabbed some eggs. It was a late lunch so there was only a few people in the joint. The eggs were overcooked and nothing was stand out. This seems to be a place that old people love because the food is bland and never changes. I got a meh meal served up with the staff complaining about each other. George's is about 45 seconds away and serves up a tasty breakfast.
(2)Caron C.
Not fine dining, but a pretty fine diner! The menu is complete, if you can't find something you have a taste for then you must be dead! Everything was hot fast and delicious and a bargain, lots of selections from breakfast to dinner. Will definitely make it a go-to for cheap eats.
(5)Josè A.
I'm disappointment it look like I was having food from grammar school it was not good
(1)Dwight P.
Great food, great view, great service! Super Sunday Breakfast & Fantastic Friday Fish Fry! This place has some of the largest, most delicious omelettes you've ever seen...big enough to share with three! And don't leave without a piece of pie...
(5)Lindsey P.
Consistently good food for a consistently good price. I have visited for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have never been disappointed.
(4)Dawn P.
We ate an early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon in August. I would have given it four stars, however we had to stop eating to swat at multiple flies. My husband and I shared the meatloaf and chicken. Both were really good, but due to the flies we won't be returning. If they were that bad in the dining room I can only imagine how bad they were in the kitchen :(.
(3)The J.
My favorite diner/family restaurant in the Fox Valley, but the quality of food is better than what you would normally get at a typical family restaurant and for a good price. The dining room is small, but it mostly consists of a quiet crowd. Never left hungry and never had a bad experience.
(5)Joshua W.
This place is fantastic. I ended up coming to this restaurant on an accident when I was hungry just patrolling the area. It looked a little run down but had a beautiful view of the river so I gave it a try. Best find I've had based off an impulse. The food was great and offered such a large variety I'm not sure how they stay in business! The service was quick and very friendly even for me coming in around 8pm! The waiter went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. I started my river view expense with a Reuben and have back several more times delighted that the quality of food was a theme. The best items on the menu are their chicken and their French onion soup. Amazing place.
(5)Scott M.
This is the kind of place a foodie dreams of. I've been working my way through the menu, and have not had a duff meal yet. Service is pretty good, if not spot on--weirdly if the place is less full (which isn't often) the service is a notch down-but thats a minor quibble. I have not gone for a steak yet, but that's next. I'll update when it happens.. A short update. As I dig the fish here, I have often remarked to Eleno the owner, that a "Fish and Eggs" special for breakfast might be a winner, as I have had that dish a bunch north of the Cheese Curtain. The problem is that I usually forget to order it, in favor of the other temptations on the menu. But recently, I went for lunch and as I walked in, one of the waitresses brought out a plate of fish and the lightbulb went on. What I got wasn't surprising, Their usual generous piece of Whitefish, perfectly pan-sauteed with an order of their great scrambled eggs. A fine breakfast, indeed.
(5)Theresa C.
Hands down, the best value in the suburbs. Where else can you get a good breakfast (coffee, skillets, pancakes) or full dinner (soup, soda, entree and dessert) for two people under $20? Seriously I can't name one place that isn't fast food. Just because it's cheap in price doesn't mean it's cheap quality either. This is some good eatin' going on. Breakfast is excellent. Dinners are great home cooking fare. The selection is huge. They have everything from American and Mexican to Italian and Chinese. And it's all good too. I have to give props for chicken fried steak and banana cream pie. Those two dishes are outstanding. When it starts to get packed, service can be a little slow though. That's the only drawback. Other than that it's a good little diner with some inexpensive great food.
(5)Chris B.
I've eaten here dozens of times and aside from a slightly dated feel the place is fantastic! I've never had a bad meal. I have had some not as great as others. I ordered their southern skillet (at least i think that's whats called, biscuits and gravy with egg and hash browns) one night for diner and it was eh! had it for breakfast and it rocked. Great portions, good quality and fair prices.. what more could you want
(4)D L.
Average to poor food. Service was spotty. Not recommending unless you just need some food.
(3)Hilary H.
Jeeeez, loooouise, the breaky food here was AWESOME. The place was packed, but seating & service were quick (for a party of 2, larger may have to wait some time), and the food was quick and yummy. No wonder this place has such great rewviews - awesome stop!
(5)Rory M.
Good food and friendly service are the hallmarks of this place. The dinners come with soup or salad, vegetable, and choice of potato, and after 4 p.m., dessert such as chocolate or coconut cream pie are included. I've had the walleye dinner and the broasted chicken dinner (listed on menu as just broasted chicken, but it is a dinner).
(4)Greg M.
Been here many times and always wonderful food. One of the best Friday fish fry on the Fox Valley area! The breakfast is outstanding. Be sure to try a skillet. Greg M.
(4)Andrea B.
Classic diner! The menu is fairly typical for diner fare, but that being said, the service and quality of food here is far above typical. The chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes are my daughter's favorite. The soups are home made (chicken & dumplings...yum!), the burgers are consistent, and the salads are always big enough for two to share. I can honestly say that the pancakes are some of the BEST I have ever had, And the skillet breakfasts are a great choice. Bring your appetite to Riverview Diner. You won't walk away disappointed, and usually you will have more than enough leftovers to bring home. Delicious!
(4)Laure V.
We went to for the first time last night for dinner. The menu is extensive, service with a smile, and the prices good. I enjoyed the lake perch dinner. It came with a salad, baked potato, mixed fresh veggies and desert. My boyfriend had the chicken Kiev and was also pleased. We Definitely will go back.... Soon!
(5)Bob M.
Big portions.... A senior hangout.
(3)DEALS D.
so where do I start. service was good. but. the ice tea had a taste like it was from a pot that was never washed. got the speciality omelette that was uncooked inside. never going back for sure. my fault for looking for a new breakfast place.
(1)Mark B.
Diner food at it's american best. Do go here, I want it all to myself. If you're stuffy about decor, stay away. But if your doctor allows chicken fried steak, OMG! Great pancakes too. My mouth is watering... gotta go.
(5)Phil N.
Fantastic fish fry. On Fridays, they have the all-you-can-eat fish fry, also all-you-can-eat fried chicken. For the chicken and cod, it's $9.95, for the all-you-can-eat walleye, it was $12.95. I went for the chicken, my best friend went for the cod. Both were fantastic. Next I will try the walleye. When he re-ordered the cod, the 2nd plate didn't come with two little bits like most places. It was 4 or 5 nice thick pieces. It even comes with soup and a dessert, of which they had about 10 choices of pie (delicious), ice cream, and I think it was rice pudding. Even the potato choices are insane...fries, baked, mashed, hash browns, sweet potatoes, home fries, maybe even another option or two. Or you could even opt for mac n' cheese! There was a guy sitting next to me that had the mac n' cheese and it looked delicious. I would recommend this place to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph if they found their way out to the SW burbs. Certainly a place that doesn't care about the bottom line. It seemed to me like their biggest concern is repeat business. And the line out the door this past Friday spoke volumes to that effect. Our bill for the 2 all-you-can-eats and a pop and an iced tea was $23. I was so satisfied with the experince and our wonderful waitress (wish I would have gotten her name for you fine folks, very friendly young hispanic girl if you go there, you know who to ask for) I left an $8 tip, which isn't the biggest tip, but for a broke MF like me, a 35% tip means something.
(5)Greg V.
This reviewis based on the AYCE Friday fish fry The fish was surprisingly very good and the Mac and cheese side and other sides were above average for this type of place. I haven't tried the breakfasts or anything regular off the menu but what we had was pretty good. It looked like the senior crowd that wad there loved the liver and onions. Good food at a fair price. I'll be back to try other things on the menu!!
(4)Amanda S.
Arrived here @ 8:15 on a Saturday night, first impression was that it used to be a Pizza Hut. We waited only a couple minutes to be seated. The waiting area is a little tight so I imagine it gets hectic when they're busy. Luckily, we were one of three tables so it was fairly empty at the time. Upon sitting down, I was overwhelmed by the decor. Business cards of local establishments checker the table beneath glass, so at least you have something to look at, albeit they're mostly cheesy real estate agents. I believe the wallpaper border was palm trees so that was a little weird but I doubt people are going here for ambiance. The menu is extensive, Chinese food, Italian food, breakfast served any time, melts, salads...everything. I ordered a salad of some sort which consisted of onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and feta in some sort of vinaigrette (note: no lettuce), easy on the feta and my bf ordered a burger and fries. The food came out promptly, which is good because there were only two other tables occupied in the place. The server was not really attentive, as I mentioned to my bf that I was going to get up to ask for water..twice before she came back, and I didn't have a fork, but she was nice and kindness goes far in my book. My bf said the burger was decent, not the best but pretty good and large in size. I ate two of his fries and they were delicious, crisp and golden. My salad was good, the portion was large and I had leftovers BUT the onion was out of control. Like I love onions, and as a child used to eat onion and cheese sandwiches with my grandpa (gross, I know) but this was nuts. I tried to go easy on the consumption bc I felt really bad about my bf having to deal with the dragon breath but it was far too late. By the time we arrived at our destination in the other side of Montgomery (aka 5 minutes later), I was in a stage of deep and sorrowful regret, feverishly brushing my teeth. Overall, I'd like to go back and try breakfast but I feel my average review is most likely a result of my tendency to eat the healthier fare at some of these greasy spoon diners. Meh.
(3)Tommy M.
Conveniently located near one of my favorite fishing spots! (like you care) (oh shoot, I just gave away a good fishing spot) This place has one big honkin' menu. Everything from breakfast stuff to sandwiches to chinese food to mexican food. I haven't had all the ethnic stuff, but I will tell you, this place has some killer burgers. HUGE burgers. I am a member of the clean-plate club, always have been. But... I have a confession to make. Rarely do I leave a lonely french fry on the plate. I've been known to eat the parsley on the side of the plate. But, here goes. I, Tommy M., hereby confess that I left one or more bites of my burger on the plate, as I could not finish the meal due to its massive size. Burger, 1. Tommy M, 0. We will rematch someday, and I will be victorious!
(4)Damon B.
I have eaten here dozens of times in the past couple of years. They serve almost everything your mind can imagine... within reason of course, and do it all well. My biggest problem when coming here is very simple... what do I get this time? Typically, the mexican steak, the "King" burger, and the build your own omlette with refried beans, mozzerella cheese, chorizo, jalapeno, and homemade salsa are the top contenders. All absolutely delicious. Tommy M was right on the money when he talked about portion size. If you leave hungry... or even not completely stuffed, it's by choice and choice alone. Very good local business, extremely well priced, fast, fresh, good quality food. And every one of the employees are very nice and will go out of their way for every customer. Although I know none of them by name, they even recognized me well enough to give me a Christmas card during one visit this past holiday. You can't go wrong here
(5)Mike R.
Very small, very crowded , very loud, very hectic ......... Food was ok... Typical dinner food. Probably wont go back for dinner. But will go back and try it for breakfast. Lots of old people eat here. Reviewed by the Naperville ~ Food Dude ~
(3)J S.
EWWW if that photo is meant to look appetizing well, it's NOT. I've eaten at the Riverview three times. Once with a friend who is a reglular and the service and food was great. The next 2 times I went with other people who were first timers and the service was horrible and the food just disgusting. My advice-don't go unless you have one of their regulars with you!
(1)Amanda D.
Have eaten here twice, one with my husband and once with my sister and niece and nephew. Both times were great, goo service and good food (great portion sizes and prices!). I LOVE that it has that small town field, kinda tacky, and that, at 26 years old, my husband and I were the only ones who were probably not retired :) We didn't quite fit in with the average age bracket, but we had a good time and will be returning!
(5)D W.
We go here on occasion. Breakfast is always good. Fish fry is good, but I like broasted chicken and they have it. Very good. Be used to a "senior" crowd, and they do crowd in for dinner every night. Service friendly. Decent prices.
(4)S V.
Have been going there for over 10 years. Honestly, never a bad meal. VERY reasonably priced. One of the best family places to eat in the area. You will not be disappointed. Decor is your typical local diner, not a place for special occasions. It's great food, great service at a great price. You will leave full and won't feel robbed. I wish there were more places like this. TWO THUMBS UP to Sharon too!
(5)Vanessa S.
This diner was so cute - I just wanted to pinch its cheeks! We stopped in around 8pm Friday night, and it was packed! Mostly families and older folks which, to me, is a good sign. We were seated promptly and presented with an enormous menu - American, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican - oh my! Lots of tempting choices, but we were on a mission: All you can eat! We settled on broasted chicken (not all you can eat) and fried cod (AYCE). After a short wait, our massive portions arrived and all convos ceased - we meant business. I tore into the chicken which had crispy, flavorful skin with juicy white meat. My fries were standard fare, but delicious nonetheless. The cod came with homemade chips, and was replenished until we just couldn't take anymore. Dinner was followed up by rice pudding that was warm, fresh and sprinkled with a perfect dusting of nutmeg. Full stomachs, leftovers in tow, our check came to $22! Riverview is completely non-glamorous, but I'm giving it '5' stars for the family vibe, tons of choices, solid food and unbeatable prices - but mostly for the feeling you get while you're there - it's a true community place - and those are hard to come by these days.
(5)Ashley R.
It has a very comfortable atmosphere when you walk in, a very small town type of feel. The wait time is almost non existent, I have been there more times than I can't count and have waited about five minutes total to ever be seated. The staff is fantastic, great service, very friendly there are so many good things to say about them and the owner. The food selection is never ending, if you want it they serve it. They have mexican, Chinese, breakfast (the best skillets.... ever), Italian, ribs, fried chicken, salads, sandwiches and the list goes on and on. If your a pie lover they have hands down the best coconut creme pie out there. I rate Riverview Diner with five stars because the service is outstanding, the food options are endless and the price is so reasonable for the amount of food it's almost a steal!
(5)Jeff R.
I like this place! Good food, good prices and never too busy. Located in an old Pizza Hut it's the perfect size for a local family place. Service is fast, breakfast seems to only take 2 minutes from ordering to arrival. This is were we go when we are in a hurry or want something good and cheap. Being only a minute from home helps too!
(4)Jenny B.
This is our favorite breakfast spot. I've ordered crepes, pancakes and french toast..all are delicious. Pancakes are difficult to get my approval on and these were phenomenal. They bring the food out pretty quickly and the staff is always nice. We went here for dinner once so far and that was equally great. They have awesome beer battered chicken and it's all you can eat - you probably won't need more than what they give you though. Oh their pies are pretty wonderful too!
(5)Megan H.
This is an excellent place to eat. The prices are impossible to beat and the food is really good. The place doesn't look like much, but there is a large menu and great home made pies.
(5)Jessica A.
Great food and always have gotten fantastic service! My grandma has been going there for years and they all treat her so nicely. I usually only go to Riverview for breakfast. If you have a big sweet tooth, you have to try the stuffed French toast! It's to die for! They have a huge variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is cute and friendly. I have never been disappointed! Keep it up Riverview!
(5)Angela H.
The Best!!! Seriously, I have eaten there ALOT! And have never had a less than fantastic meal! Theirr food is so delicious. I couldnt even pick a favorite! They have an outstanding breakfast! Their Burgers are great, even their fish, chicken, meatloaf, steak it is all wonderful! They have very good pies, and not just typical pies, they also carry flavors like blueberry-banana. Servers are all so friendly and provide great service! Prices are very reasonable! Food is 10 Star! It is a small diner, but don't let that shy you away because it's incredible! Oh and did I mention the portions are huge! Usually plenty to take home!
(5)Elizabeth S.
It's not bad but certainly not the best, a bit pricey for a very small burrito, the view and the place is nice but I would change that for bigger portions and tastier meal.
(2)Dave R.
I gave them a second chance thinking they may have grown into their new building by now. The waitress was better than last time but the orders were incorrect. I ordered over easy eggs with my skillet they came out scrambled my wife asked for crisp American fries she got barely cooked shaved potatoes. My son asked for his hash browns crisp and they came out burnt black on one side and raw on the other. Just like our last bad visit the person at the cash register only had an interest in collecting money not asking how was your meal. Newer bigger restaurant not better.
(1)Adams F.
Excellent service and wonderful food, me and my family are fully satisfied and this could become a new spot for us to come and have some good American food!
(5)Judy Jean S.
Oh my Cheap quality of food. Had the broiled fish. It was burnt and dry! Service was good the place looked cleaned ... Cheap food ... Place was filled morbidly obese people
(1)Kari F.
The Mexican entrees are good actually delicious, anything else I've had is only mediocre. I deviated from the traditional Mexican breakfast last time and it was not good. The waitress although very nice got my husband's order wrong and it took forever to get our food. I assume it's because they just moved. I figure once they get the hang of serving a bigger crowd things will improve.
(3)Nicole K.
After reading yelp reviews we felt as though we had to try riverside diner for ourselves. Our server was so nice! I ordered a BLT with avocado and my husband ordered a breakfast skillet. Both were great! Their homemade potato chips were great. My husband ordered a slice for the banana cream pie and I had a milkshake. The pie was great and the shake was just mediocre. The building was an old Pizza Hut and was outdated but done let that turn you away! Highly recommend it!
(5)Mike K.
Love this spot! Being a foodie, this isn't some fancy restaurant. This is the place you go to get good homemade food at very reasonable prices! Kid friendly and the staff is very attentive even when they're slammed. Family owned and operated and they take pride in the food the serve. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner- they got you covered. 9 out 10 times I pick one of the specials on the board at dinner time. Honestly, I haven't been disappointed yet. Where else can you get stuffed cabbage anymore? Mom would approve! The only thing I stay away from there are the burgers.
(4)Rex L.
Went for the Friday fish fry. Arrived at 7:00 and place was packed. Lucky for us, one table was open. My wife ordered the cod and I got the walleye. Soup and salad were both very good. Rolls could have ben a little fresher...but not too bad. Fish and fries were both good. the fish was a little too oily, but the fries were great. Ended with a piece of key lime pie that had a very flavorful crust. It would have been nice to have beer and wine available, but it keeps the out of pocket cost way down.
(4)Michael H.
This place is probably your best breakfast/lunch/dinner diner option in the area. My folks and their whole circle are faithful regulars. Came home to visit. We ate dinner there and I was pleasantly surprised by the wide array of menu options. I opted for their prime rib and it was a good 13oz lean thick portion above value. The sweet potato side was an excellent option for we health nuts, but their vegetables were canned. It would be ok to raise the price $1 or 2 for fresh vegetables. Also for the server to offer the horseradish sauce. I had to go to the front to request it. The place was half full and moderately busy. However, there were 3 servers and 2 other staff members/managers. Rounds for water, coffee, and checking up on customers was minimal. If the owner/manager can get their staff to be a bit more proactive, with a couple tweaks, this place will have a 5 star rating when I return in 4-5 months. Along with the new addition they are building, I have great expectations for them if they can get all of their staff up to speed with proactivity. That being said, I have noticed many from the older generation only tip 10% (or less..a dollar or 2!)...Folks, it's 15% nowadays, 20% for great service! Servers must make a living in 2015! Kill them with kindness and service and it will come. (Former service industry here)
(4)Mike A.
For diner food this place is pretty spot on. Most meals come with a cup of soup and the variety of options on the menu offer plenty to chose from, even for the mosy picky diners. Turkey is made on premises and the club on white toast is very good. I have eaten here twice and would come back. Pretty decent coffee, served in old style ceramic mugs with ads on them
(3)Dan J.
the food is just ok. the staff is extremely friendly. decor bad. good prices. breakfast is the best deal. Lunch and dinner to generic for my taste.
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