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River City Cafe

Burger Joint$$$$
Surfside Beach
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    Ginny W.
    "Onion rings are awesome"(5 Tips)
    Tim K.
    "Sit outside and have a wonderful view"(4 Tips)
    Davis P.
    "It's a shame they discontinued the grouper sandwich though."(2 Tips)
    Wade S.
    "Try the raspberry sweet tea, raspberry voldka and sweet tea."(4 Tips)
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  • Jamie K.
    Jamie KSeptember 2, 2013
    Sweet tea wasn't sweet, but everything else was AMAZING!!! Food came out super fast! My burger was super yummy and that good kind of messy ;) Worth a return visit for sure!
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  • Tayler E.heart icon on user image
    Tayler EastonDecember 20, 2013
    Favorite place in MB. Get the Three alarm burger if you like spicy, and you can't leave without the fried green beans. Sit outside if it's nice!
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  • Nicolle B.
    Nicolle BurnsMarch 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Best burgers in town. i used to work here. if u come in, ask for the servers lacey or jayson. lacey is awsome and will have you laughing the whole time.
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  • Condé Nast Traveler
    Condé Nast TravelerAugust 4, 2016
    You’ll have to figure out how to wrap your mouth around the teetering towers of beef, Texas toast, and doughnut-sized onion rings that comprise the burgers at River City Cafe. Read more
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  • Maura H.heart icon on user image
    Maura HughesJune 3, 2019
    Everything is great about this place! Now living here and come quite often. Trying something a little different today but no matter what, will be my next favorite! Lol
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  • Brian D.heart icon on user image
    Brian DiStefanoMarch 27, 2016
    Burgers are great. Quick and casual. No frills just burgers fries and beer. Great lunch spot with a great view.
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  • John O.
    John ObeidJune 5, 2017
    Food is good. Portions not huge so feel free to appetize on the free peanuts beforehand​ or order appetizers. Turkey burger was decent and the slaw was actually pretty good. Floor peanuts abundant
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  • Reiggin H.
    Reiggin HilderbrandAugust 24, 2013
    The best burger ever! Busy place but the wait staff was on top of it. This will be a regular stop for us on future trips!
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  • Derek F.heart icon on user image
    Derek FerreiraJune 1, 2019
    Always love their burgers!! And a PBR is cheaper than a soda, so why wouldn’t I enjoy one while looking at the ocean!!
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  • Iva A.
    Iva AbramowskiOctober 30, 2015
    Yummy chili. Very good hot dogs. Love the peanuts. Great oven views. Fun place to eat.
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  • Maura H.heart icon on user image
    Maura HughesOctober 19, 2018
    Just about everything is great here! No worries about ordering something you won’t like- not gonna happen.
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  • Amber L.heart icon on user image
    Amber LoweJune 17, 2014
    Turkey burger dressed however you like! I prefer the turkey burger dressed as a blk n blue burger with onion rings! Yum!
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  • Jasmine S.heart icon on user image
    Jasmine StarrMay 7, 2016
    Everything! Burgers and chicken sandwiches. If I remember rite they have a vegetarian option too.
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  • Kelly A.heart icon on user image
    Kelly AMay 30, 2016
    Great food and great scenery. I hear the burgers are the word but never did try them. 🍔
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  • Courtney B.heart icon on user image
    Courtney BradfordJuly 4, 2016
    The Texas BBQ burger is super delicious. They have the best BBQ sauce
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  • Tim K.
    Tim KinseyMay 11, 2014
    Great food and service . Sit outside and have a wonderful view
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  • Nick C.
    Nick CornwellAugust 10, 2013
    Shoestring burger with fries and honey mustard with a sweet tea to top it off! Great meal!
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  • Emily M.
    Emily MunnFebruary 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the nacho crunch burger! There's Doritos on the burger! Satisfy your inner kid!!!!!
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  • Davis P.heart icon on user image
    Davis PackJune 3, 2011
    Wonderful food and a great view too! It's a shame they discontinued the grouper sandwich though. Great RCC salad however!
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  • Wade S.
    Wade StewartJune 25, 2013
    Try the raspberry sweet tea, raspberry voldka and sweet tea. Its awesome.
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  • Brent E.
    Brent EdwardsSeptember 25, 2013
    Burgers and Mahi Ruben were excellent and beers were cold.
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  • Kenneth L.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth LandJanuary 9, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Burgers with peanuts and beer while you wait!
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  • Laurieheart icon on user image
    LaurieJune 1, 2015
    Atmosphere is awesome, food is pretty good.
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  • Millisent F.
    Delicious drinks and some crazy burgers on the menu
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  • Janet H.
    Janet HarkeyMay 8, 2015
    Wow the food and drinks were great.
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  • Cayla R.heart icon on user image
    Cayla RevelsJuly 9, 2015
    GREAT BONELESS CHICKEN BITES!
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  • Crystal M.
    Crystal M.May 26, 2013
    The avocado ranch is amazing!
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  • Bob B.
    Bob BaldinelliJuly 31, 2015
    I absolutely love you River City Cafe! Check out Freebie today! Read more
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  • Janet M.
    Janet MoneyJune 1, 2013
    JR is a great waiter!!! Ask for him :)
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  • Cathy C.
    Cathy CarterAugust 16, 2011
    Thumbs up on the mushroom Swiss burger and the mahi mahi sticks!
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  • Frank D.heart icon on user image
    Frank DuRoss Jr.April 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Blackened veggie burger was great, everyone loved their meal. Also very reasonable!
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  • Lizzie B.heart icon on user image
    Lizzie BordenJuly 19, 2017
    Grouper sandwich is good
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  • George R.heart icon on user image
    George ReedMarch 15, 2019
    Burgers and fries.
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  • Ashley O.
    Ashley OwenJune 16, 2012
    Is anyone brave enough to try the smores burger?
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  • Tana M.
    Tana McguireJuly 14, 2011
    Look for dani the waitress during the summer. She is a lot of laughs!
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  • Will M.
    Will MainAugust 10, 2014
    Great Burgers.
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  • Rhonda L.
    Rhonda LikensJuly 15, 2010
    Awesome wings, huge! Burgers are fresh and hand pattied, yum!
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  • π
    πAugust 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Huge onion rings!
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  • Cindi C.heart icon on user image
    Cindi ChinrockJune 28, 2016
    Yummy food
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  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy CheekNovember 24, 2012
    Cheeselovers Burger
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  • Lee R.
    Lee RDecember 30, 2010
    Great place for a beer and burger right on the beach!
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  • Ginny W.
    Ginny WallerAugust 17, 2012
    Onion rings are awesome
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  • George P.
    George PetersonFebruary 20, 2010
    Peanut butter burgers, beers, amazing seafood,good prices
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  • Marie M.
    Marie MurphyJuly 15, 2011
    The onion rings are huge!
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  • π
    πJune 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great burgers!
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  • Jennifer
    JenniferJuly 27, 2012
    Food was great! Service was lacking.
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  • Renee I.
    Renee InfingerSeptember 13, 2010
    Just checked in for the Pimento Cheese Hamburger.
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  • DD
    DDJune 20, 2013
    Slowest kitchen service, EVAH.
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  • Taylor Freeman C.
    Make sure you pay with cash...
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  • Michael H.
    Michael HillJuly 26, 2010
    Stay away from the fried shrimp poor boy.
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