Riverside Fish House

If you are looking for good seafood in Gaston County, go here… Yes, there will be a wait if you get there after 6 pm. The food is very good, the service is quick and the atmosphere is quirky. Imagine a starter ranch type home that morphed into an eatery. I am not saying this as a negative, only that it is not the mainstream uber modernism that you see in restaurant design. The focus is the food and what deliciousness it is !

We got there early because the week before we got there after 6 pm and it was packed. People were sharking the large lot looking for a space to park. Going early and by early I mean, 5ish, we still had to had to look for a space but found one on the first pass. The restaurant does have really large booths for big parties in the back. We sat next to one. They look like if you get in the middle of the bench, you can only hope that someone has Purell because 6 people will have to get up to let you out to wash your hands. In looks like a great way to corral children though.

Our food came out 15 mins after ordering. It can only assume that the cooks are constantly frying up everything on the menu because I doubt the food is sitting around under a hot lamp with the crowds there. I got the large fried shrimp, and it was really good. The food was piled up and made me feel ok about the price. I have had better seafood, but not this far from the ocean. The Man got the filet flounder and shrimp. We both agreed we liked and will go back. The waitress kept us hydrated as we powered through. The drinks were never more than half empty and a good half/half blend.

What we didn’t like was the rushed feeling. I understand the management wants to get the people fed, paid and out so that the next group can sit down. However, its tacky to bring the check while people are still eating, and you can visually see them still eating. Also, don’t offer sweet potatoes that are the size of a meatball. Next time, I will just get fries.

Back home visiting family and friends in Charlotte NC. Of course an annual visit to a fish camp. Several fish camps have either closed or cut hours, but Riverside still very popular and great seafood. No reservations taken but we were seated quickly to our table for 10, but only 9 could make it.

Our server Allysha brought menus and took drink orders. We picked two servings of Onion Rings and one serving of Fried Squash for the table to share. Onion rings were ok but the Squash was terrific! Crispy outside and soft inside. My wife picked the Senior plate of Green Shrimp with a loaded baked potato. I went for the Butterflied Shrimp and Oysters, with an extra coleslaw for side.

Pretty busy there about 4:15 on Friday. Our food took a bit of time but gave us a chance to visit and talk with the family and friends. Both our meals were excellent. My oysters thinly breaded and flash fried to be crispy outside and juicy inside. I wound up taking a few shrimp, coleslaw and about 20 hushpuppies back to hotel for next day.

Excellent food, great service, a bit noisy but not so much so to prevent conversations. This will undoubtably be our annual go to for our visit.

My wife and I love this place. Food and service is always top shelf. Even when they are busy, service is prompt. We have never been disappointed.

The Overall experience is to Live for!!!! I have not had such a Phenomenal Meal and Pleasant time coming to Riverside Fish House! Plus Susanna the Carry Out Server is just the Bee's Knees of an employee to have added greatness to the establishment.

Best place we have ever been to. The atmosphere is really amazing with good music we can sing and dance too. Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed our waitress Ms. Roxanne. She was the sweetest waitress we ever had and her service was out of this world. We will be coming back really soon.

The parking lot was full and I thought I would have to wait for a table, but they had tables available. So even if the lot is full stop and eat. I had blackened salmon, onion rings and hush puppies and ice tea. The portions of the onion rings and hush puppies were humongous. Onion rings must be made in the kitchen. They were fresh and very tasty. Hush puppies among the best I ever had. The ice tea was delicious. And the blackened salmon was spot on. Very good sized portion. Even though the place was very busy, it was a Saturday night, the waitress never missed a beat. Always checking to make certain all was good with me. Excellent job! The bus boy quickly cleaned the tables. This is a well run place. My compliments to the kitchen staff, the dining room staff, to everyone and the management for creating a fine dining experience. Great food at a fair price. My total was $23.50 before tip. Accepts credit/debit cards by adding a small fee. Cash is less $. Enjoy your meal.

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Hidden gem out here. Staff was incredible, food was amazing and reasonably priced and the store was clean. Very weird set up for a restaurant as you feel like your kind of going to a church of some sort, but well worth it and easy to overlook once the amazing food comes out.

Unbelievable! I've eaten here now many times and have never been anything except amazed and satisfied!!

This is really a FISH CAMP!
I say that in the BEST word's possible because there just are not these kind of places in many places.

Oh my goodness gracious how wonderful my words cannot describe how delicious my two takeouts were!!
Jumbo shrimp, fried oysters, flounder and hush puppies were excellent…

Dallas is lucky!

Drop in and say hey to the neighbors!
(And visitors like me that drive at least 30 miles to get here!!)

No matter how busy this place is the service and food are excellent. Always end up taking more home than we are able to eat. Love the wait staff. Friendly and courteous. You can tell they bring extra staff on the weekends to be prepared for extra customers. We love this place.

First seafood restaurant I’ve been to in NC. Food was good, tea was great, and the staff was very friendly. It’s a great value as well. Highly recommend.

The food was great and the service was great also. Didn't have to wait long for our food. All the staff is very friendly

Great seafood restaurant. Lovely place, very nice employees, food is always good. Always bring my family out to eat here! Would recommend to anyone who likes seafood!

The two for $25 is an amazing platter. Great food cooked well and fast. Also you can play corn hole while you wait.

The amount of food they serve is insane. We took more food home than we ate there! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!

Great food & great service if u leave this place hungry it's cause ur crazy. So much food on each plate.

Great food didn't take long for food to come out hot and fresh. 10 out of 10 will be back soon.

The food and service here is always good. And it's always clean , we love eating here. I would recommend food is great here.

Great service. Excellent food. The best fish house around by far!

OMG listen we are true foodies! We love to eat good food and save money! If you guys have not been here yet you are sooooo missing out! This place is clean great staff and delicious food! Did I mention its affordable!! Tou have to go to understand!!! Get there early so its not so crazy packed. No master card! We learned it first hand. Enjoy💕💕💕

The food and service was great!! The fried chicken livers were the bomb!!! I will be back for sure!!