First I have ever stopped here and was very satisfied. I seldom order burgers out, yet it felt totally right today, a bacon cheeseburger and I was right; outstandingly delicious and cooked exactly as I asked. A great view of the river. Service was very polite, swift and attentive. This seems to be a neighborhood kind of establishment that has been here forever, that plenty must know yet no one knows. The prices are reasonable. The atmosphere reminds me strongly of hometown small town friendly as heck grill and beer bar. For those that want a high end, new and pristine fashion decor interior eatery this would not wow you, however those appreciating a comfortable cozy, clean though somewhat dated and homey setting this is all us. It also has plentiful big screens for sports, news or daytime TV watching. Very glad I gave a new to me place a lunch try out today.
Jules
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July 26, 2023
Great food. Great prices. Nice view of the river, a little hard to see in summer, though. Local bar atmosphere. Widescreen tv's Low ceilings, pool table, low lighting, lingering cigarette smell. Sandwich, chips & drink for under $10. Very friendly people.
Bobby Lyon
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April 16, 2021
Man oh man. This is so one of those secret little places that doesn't seem to exist but really does, doesn't it?
It does and if you can catch it open you're in for a treat. I don't know but I'm betting that those cheese burgers are cooked on one of those old cast iron grills that has been pregnated with beef juice for a long time. OH COLD BEER!! Yeah drinking these beers will just spoil the hell out of you.
To be honest I've only eaten there probably once in the last 20 years although I've caught trout on a fly more times around there than eaten there. That will change as of last Tuesday. My wife and I will be back, that's a promise and a threat at the same time. I'LL BE BACK with or without Tony Mimick cause now I know the secret.
dave cole
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September 07, 2023
We come to RR often for the burgers, atmosphere, their view of the River, and to check on Dave & Penny ...They have the best burgers & sandwiches in our end of the County & beyond...and the COLDEST beer anywhere! They greet the patrons, know most, and attend to all!
If you ride by at lunchtime, you'll see a crowded parking lot as testimony to their food & service to the working guys & gals of the area! Go early, call ahead, or take out so others can have a seat! They do the lunch crowd but shut the grill when the crowd leaves. A 2-person operation that has served our end of Roa County for many years; we dread any thoughts of not having The River Rock as a go to, comfort place, combing great ppl & outstanding short order the way it should be done! 4-star only b/c they don't stay open later (selfish on us), they sometimes are shut when they (apparently) go to a UVA Football Games, or just decide to not be there b/c they can ! Go see 'em!!!
Mary Casey
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February 13, 2018
One of our first stops when in town. Cold beer. Great food. Best burgers around. Nice place for relaxing lunch on the river. Owners are friendly and provide great service. Stopped in here several times a week when we lived here for years. Always look forward to stopping in for a cold brew &/burger and seeing Dave & Penny and other friends.
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First I have ever stopped here and was very satisfied. I seldom order burgers out, yet it felt totally right today, a bacon cheeseburger and I was right; outstandingly delicious and cooked exactly as I asked. A great view of the river. Service was very polite, swift and attentive. This seems to be a neighborhood kind of establishment that has been here forever, that plenty must know yet no one knows. The prices are reasonable. The atmosphere reminds me strongly of hometown small town friendly as heck grill and beer bar. For those that want a high end, new and pristine fashion decor interior eatery this would not wow you, however those appreciating a comfortable cozy, clean though somewhat dated and homey setting this is all us. It also has plentiful big screens for sports, news or daytime TV watching. Very glad I gave a new to me place a lunch try out today.
Great food. Great prices. Nice view of the river, a little hard to see in summer, though. Local bar atmosphere. Widescreen tv's Low ceilings, pool table, low lighting, lingering cigarette smell. Sandwich, chips & drink for under $10. Very friendly people.
Man oh man. This is so one of those secret little places that doesn't seem to exist but really does, doesn't it? It does and if you can catch it open you're in for a treat. I don't know but I'm betting that those cheese burgers are cooked on one of those old cast iron grills that has been pregnated with beef juice for a long time. OH COLD BEER!! Yeah drinking these beers will just spoil the hell out of you. To be honest I've only eaten there probably once in the last 20 years although I've caught trout on a fly more times around there than eaten there. That will change as of last Tuesday. My wife and I will be back, that's a promise and a threat at the same time. I'LL BE BACK with or without Tony Mimick cause now I know the secret.
We come to RR often for the burgers, atmosphere, their view of the River, and to check on Dave & Penny ...They have the best burgers & sandwiches in our end of the County & beyond...and the COLDEST beer anywhere! They greet the patrons, know most, and attend to all! If you ride by at lunchtime, you'll see a crowded parking lot as testimony to their food & service to the working guys & gals of the area! Go early, call ahead, or take out so others can have a seat! They do the lunch crowd but shut the grill when the crowd leaves. A 2-person operation that has served our end of Roa County for many years; we dread any thoughts of not having The River Rock as a go to, comfort place, combing great ppl & outstanding short order the way it should be done! 4-star only b/c they don't stay open later (selfish on us), they sometimes are shut when they (apparently) go to a UVA Football Games, or just decide to not be there b/c they can ! Go see 'em!!!
One of our first stops when in town. Cold beer. Great food. Best burgers around. Nice place for relaxing lunch on the river. Owners are friendly and provide great service. Stopped in here several times a week when we lived here for years. Always look forward to stopping in for a cold brew &/burger and seeing Dave & Penny and other friends.