The River Downtown

Great vegetarian food, friendly service, nice ambiance! Pick the spot at the back with the brick walls for seating. Tried the Mediterranean smashed tacos and Mac n cheese and both dishes tasted good. Great selections of drinks as well including some nice kombuchas. The server was pretty kind in providing a sampler to make a decision on the flavor. My favorite - lavender lift kombucha from the local brewery in Grass valley!

One of the best food experiences I've had. The peach salad, southwest tacos a.d Mediterranean meatballs were nothing short of amazing. I can say, I didn't want dinner to end. Fantastic experience.

Outstanding. One of the best restaurant dinner experiences we’ve had during our 5+ months of travel through the US. Atmosphere was unique but I didn’t realize how unique until it was pointed out that nobody was scrolling through their phones. Not even me. And I’m often glued to my phone. The seating plan and table design is brilliantly engineered to remind us of the value of conversation. Apps, mains and desserts all worked together beautifully. An evening to remember as we continue our journey.

This venue beautifully weaves together the rich history of Nevada City with a fresh, innovative spirit. The atmosphere is warm and distinctive, and the food was delicious.

We stumbled into The River Downtown on their soft opening and walked out completely obsessed. It’s set inside a historic gold smelting building that’s been lovingly brought back to life by the owners over the past few years. You can feel the care in every detail - the kind of place where nothing feels rushed, even though it’s brand new. We grabbed a table on the little front patio, which had the perfect energy for a golden-hour dinner. The owners and staff were all incredibly kind - genuinely excited to be open, and it showed. Service was smooth and attentive, even though it was literally day one. Food-wise? A knockout. The ahi nachos were the star - crispy, cool, and drenched in an unreal wasabi sauce. I got the Tuk Tuk tacos (so much flavor, perfect texture) and my friend went with the