The Riverside Restaurant & Bar

Lillington, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Lillington
#13
of 51 restaurants
City Percentile
64%
rating percentile
Address
The Riverside Restaurant & Bar, 100 S Main St, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone
(910) 514-9055
Website
theriversidenc.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Riverside Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant located in Lillington, NC. It is one of 51 restaurants listed in Lillington. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Lillington city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #13 of 51 restaurants in Lillington. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 lil ap · Dec 2025

It was a pleasant dining experience. Great views with seating outside river side, and seating in a sunroom also Riverside. Some seating is located in the middle of the restaurant and views are hard to see. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. The menu had limited choices, but good choices. They will charge you extra for every little thing extra you want on the menu. I tried the hot honey ham sub with some garlic sauce. It was not at all what I expected, it was better. A very unusual combination, it delighted my taste buds with every bite. Fries were crispy and tasty. I was impressed. My husband always plays it safe with a hamburger. He said the restaurant wasn't bad, which means in man speak that he would try it again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Checking out cool places · Nov 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – A Hidden Gem on the River! The Riverside Restaurant & Bar completely blew us away! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by JayLynn, the absolute rockstar bartender everyone deserves in their life. She welcomed us like old friends and knew everything about the menu, the drinks, and even the little details that made the whole experience feel personal. Let’s talk about the espresso martinis… WOW. These aren’t your basic “shake and hope” cocktails—these are handcrafted masterpieces. Perfect balance of smooth espresso, just the right sweetness, and that silky finish that makes you want to order a second (and maybe a third…). You can tell JayLynn puts genuine care and talent into every drink she makes, and it shows. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff is friendly, a

★★★★★ 5.0 Charles Smith · Aug 2025

A quaint place with fantastic views and access to the Cape Fear River. Enjoy lunch on the patio overlooking a grassed area to walk and play. Property has other amenities and connects via a grassed trail to a park. The classic burger didn’t disappoint, either did the Swiss mushroom bean burger. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive.

★★★★★ 5.0 Brooklyn Smith · Feb 2026

We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday as we were passing through town. We both ordered the French Dip special and it was delicious! The serving size was great for the price and our waitress was very sweet. We did sit inside but it looked like they have a nice view overlooking the river with outside seating available. Definitely somewhere we would come back to!

★★★★☆ 4.0 expshare · Oct 2025

Easily the best pizza in town. Pretty much New York style. Amazing price $18 for an 18 inch and they cooked it to perfection (ordered it well done). This is the real deal folks. Seems to be the last place to get a real pizza around here since Nonna's closed 🙏🏼 Edit: last time I got the pizza the cheese was really thick and chewy, almost no sauce on it, and the crust was too wide. Manager told me I'd get a partial refund but I never got it...

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarCocktail barFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantItalian restaurantPizza restaurant

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