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River City Cafe: Restaurant Reviews

11 North Seaside Drive, Surfside Beach, SC
843-232-9797
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Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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79% Recommend
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Fairfax, Virginia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Best burgers ever!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

This place came highly recommended by a friend's friend. When we walked in we were a little sceptical, because the staircase to go up to the restaurant was a little grungy looking--graffiti on the walls, old stairs, a bit dirty. The restaurant entrance also had a really odd smell--my friend described it as "livestock." I don't know what it was, but it almost made us walk out. We went ahead and took a look inside, and the place was bustling, so we figured it must be pretty good. We good seated outside, which was actually nice because we were far from the strange smell. Service was friendly and prompt. A friend ordered the OMG Burger (which was something like a double grilled-cheese sandwich with two burger patties, onion rings, bacon, and eggs), and when it arrived we all said "oh my gosh." So the name it quite appropriate. I had the Nacho Crunch Burger (with guacamole, jalapenos, cheese, and doritos)--it was the best burger I've had in recent memory. Everyone at the table loved the food! It it weren't for the grungy/smelly entrance (which I guess to some people may add to the "ambience"), I would have given it 5 stars for amazing food.

Visited September 2012
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Somerset, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Best burgers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

Every time we go to surfside beach we always go to River City Cafe for great burgers and this weekends trip did not dissapoint.

Visited October 2012
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Herndon, Virginia, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Burgers as always!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2012

Its a custom for us to eat at River City Cafe once while we are in the Myrtle Beach area. We usually go to Murrells Inlet, but this time we went to the oceanfront location in surfside. Same great burgers and fabulous onions rings. Seems much smaller than Murrells and not the same ambiance, but we did have a view of the water from our table and there are a few tables outside if you prefer. Burgers are their thing, and its perfect for kids.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
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“Possibly the Best Burger Ever”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

Simple, great burgers in a great burger joint. No pretense, nothing but food excellence. Oh, and Desiree, our waiter, was fabulous. Ask for her, she's lovely and kind and remarkably efficient.

Visited October 2012
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Roanoke, Virginia
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132 reviews 132 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Neat place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012 via mobile

Not a very big place, kinda crowded in fact but neat none the less. Food and service both good. Would definitely be back.

    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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