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The Riverside Market Cafe
608 SW 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States
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Da
Review №1

Truly a hidden gem in fort Lauderdale 650 plus craft beers available great sandwiches and pizza friendly staff and reasonable prices. Tough to find in a very expensive fort Lauderdale. Definitely a local spot for The savvy tourist

Ty
Review №2

Never been before but probably the best experience you could have with minimal fuss. I live in South West Florida. Please expand here🙏

Te
Review №3

Spent many hours in there in 2012 after working all day on my boat at Cooleys Landing getting ready for an Atlantic crossing. Went with other cruisers doing the same thing - very glad to see it still drawing in an appreciative clientele. Despite being all over the world now we all still have fond memories of the beer fridges and great nights.

Ch
Review №4

The staff is amazing and they treat you well. They remember your name and what you like and off you suggestions on new beer and food.Its a great neighborhood restaurant and Bar. Also, the tuna melt on whole wheat with cheddar is delicious.

Ch
Review №5

One of the best concepts in the country featuring varieties of microbrews and popular domestic and imports from all over. Great menu selections with true hoagie (pressed Caprese my choice) and pizza. The fried pickles are unique and highly recommended.

Ja
Review №6

AMAZING neighborhood bar. Located in a fully residential area, this place is a true hidden gem. Rating it 5 stars out of 5 kind of feels wrong... It should be 10 stars out of 5. This place is perfect.

Ed
Review №7

The mugies are big and delicious and wings are the best, dont forget delight Mamas cookies

Kr
Review №8

Hands down the best pizza I’ve had, the way they make their sauce spicy, wow!

Da
Review №9

Really awesome concept, grab the beverage of your choice out of the refrigerators that pick your seat. Order food if you want, all of the food I tried was excellent.Then take your empty cans up to the register pay for it all at the end.Definitely will be going back!

Ju
Review №10

Nest local place to go... Food is always perfect and you cant take less than 20min till you really know what beer you will have first... such a great dough to have right?

Ke
Review №11

Brisket sammich, outstanding! Great fries! Fish tacos excellent! 650 beers, dog friendly, inside outside seating!! Funky hideaway!! Love it!

Br
Review №12

Awesome spot. Located off the beaten path but a very popular spot. Love the concept of walking up to the cooler, grabbing a beer, and paying at the end. Has the look and feel of a brewery with very friendly staff and even great food. We had the naked wings which despite being naked, were actually very flavorful. Ill definitely be back.

Pa
Review №13

Love this place, theres outdoor seating and they have a diverse beer selection in the coolers as well as local beers on tap. The great part is you just grab a bottle open it and sit down, no waiting for someone to take your order. Very casual and inviting. Staff is friendly and helpful. They serve food as well plus theres a pizza place within walking distance that you can bring back but try their food first.

An
Review №14

A hidden gem, both literally and figuratively. I thought Google maps got me lost, but there it was. The bartender, Chris, was both very knowledgeable and friendly. Wonderful selection of craft beers and very good food. Definitely worth the trip. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often.

Ky
Review №15

It was giving very small town surf shop vibe/ neighborhood favorite spot. The ambience was fun even late at night. They had more beer/seltzer options than any other place Ive seen.

Fr
Review №16

First time there. Over 650 beers in the coolers and 25 beers on tap. Great food and great atmosphere. Something of a thrown back to the earlier days

Br
Review №17

Excellent chill spot. So glad I was introduced to this joint. Very respectable beer selection. Real friendly crew. Theres a wall of refrigerated beer selections and you just take what you want and keep the cans. You check out at the end with your empties. The bar area has multiple draft beers on tap. IPAs galore. Theres a lounge area, games available if youre with friends, outdoor seating. Awesome place.

Se
Review №18

Cool local spots for the low key days and nights... good beer selection and great service. Food on this adventure was the margherita pizza and wings. Great place to get some work done while you eat or grab a drink.

Ke
Review №19

Cool little place for some beers.. They have a huge selection. We had the Buffalo chicken dip too. Love the honor system concept so you never have to wait for your next beer!

Br
Review №20

Very chill place with an AMAZING booze selection. Only tried the BBQ chicken pizza food-wise and it was delicious.As for COVID safety they have QR code menus

An
Review №21

Yummy fish tacos, taco Tuesday $2/ea. Nice little local place. Was fun to get out of the city and slow down in a place like this. Excellent beer selection. Fun casual atmosphere.

mo
Review №22

Great atmosphere. Great 🍺 selection and friendly staff. The fries and the BBQ 🐔 🍕 is on point. You can bring a movie and watch it on the projector sitting on the couch. Love this place and it is a must visit

Wi
Review №23

LOVE the vibe and the beer selection. Tucked away in a little, cute neighborhood, but easy enough to find. The food looks good, we just came to drink. You serve yourself, drink what you want, then bring your empties up to the counter and settle up. Love it.

Ka
Review №24

Such a unique and awesome place to hang out and try ice cold craft beer and some tasty foods. There are hundreds of bottled and draft beers to sample. The pizza is fantastic and their hummus platter is perfect with the beer!

Iz
Review №25

The design is Eclectic..a Florida keys vibe buried in a lush tropical location ( a little hard to find but thats part of the adventure)...very casual vibe..a beer lovers paradise and the grub to go with it..

Ro
Review №26

Personally, when I go there I drink the honey love beer . Lots of friendly people Gr8 staff Incredible Pizza . All my friends that I introduced this place to love it. A true one-of-a-kind place. Another Hidden Gem of Fort Lauderdale.

Jo
Review №27

Super casual local place with great selection of beers and tons of friendly people!

Jo
Review №28

Riverside Market Café is a great hole in the wall spot! The food is amazing, pizzas, wings and other things! As well as the fridges have all types of beer you can think of! Just walk up, grab what you want, and enjoy yourself!

Al
Review №29

Great neighborhood hangout! Huge selection of different beers, many that you wont see in any bar. Good wines are also available at reasonable prices. Very casual. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. They have great thin crust pizza and the fried chickpeas are awesome. Its a perfect place to drink the evening away with your friends.

Da
Review №30

Amazing hidden gem. Great music, good food and atmosphere.

Li
Review №31

This little hole in the wall is adorable. Tucked in the middle of a quaint neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. They have 100s of beers. It works on the honor system, you go get the beers you want out of the cooler and pay at the end.They have a chickpea appetizer which is wonderful and the pizza was amazing! They have games that you can sit and play in a living room typesetting its just a really cool atmosphere

Ri
Review №32

This place is awesome 😎. The fish tacos were slammin and a great beer selection.

Li
Review №33

Very cool spot, laid back atmosphere, fun, the guys here Mahe you feel like your a guest in their home.. great spot to relax and unwanted and choose from 650 Beers!Lovely spot to visit, if your thinking of moving to Florida check out my site AtlanticCribs.com

Je
Review №34

Great environment to chill when you coming from a long day at work in u wanna have a Lil chill time with a beer 🍺 on the side that will be the spot to have that moment.

Ch
Review №35

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I loved it from the moment I walked in. The owner is so friendly and you can tell how much he loves his community. Everyone that worked there was extremely friendly. The vibe is funky, unique, and comfortable. My husband loved the beer selection. Our 12 year-old son devoured his cheese pizza and he continued to rave about this place for the rest of the day. My black and bleu burger was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The bbq chicken pizza was heavenly. This is the best dining experience our family has had in at least a few years. This cafe is understated and it over-delivers on quality of food and kindness of customer service.

Di
Review №36

Great Neighborhood HangoutVisited several times including yesterday, so figured it is time I shared something. I believe this is the go-to place for craft beer however we do not drink much though my husband enjoys an occasional glass of sparkling wine. The vibe is casual and fun. The walls are lined with coolers where you help yourself, keeping the empties for checkout. The Honor System seems to work and is wonderful. That being said, there is no poor service, you will always have a cold one when you are ready. The seating is communal and the outside tables are actually in the parking lot but it all works. There is sofa seating and large high tops, all communal as I said. Photos attached. I am old now so I have not visited after dark but I hear it is lots of fun. I have enjoyed the pizza and the breakfast sandwiches but have yet to completely explore the whole menu.

Co
Review №37

Was a fun little spot off the beaten path. Food was good and I was pretty impressed with the vegetarian wrap. Selection of craft bottled beers was extensive and all the local brews on tap is the reason we stopped in. Service was great and would love to go back.

Tr
Review №38

Fantastic craft beer, sorry Bud light drinkers. Done on the honor system, take a beer or three, enjoy, take the empties up when done and tab out. I will be heading back before we leave town. Only reason I didnt give them 5 stars is they have no decaf coffee for my wife.

Gl
Review №39

I loved it, the place its awesome, delicious sandwiches and pizzas the variety of beers is amazing.

Ta
Review №40

At first when I parked, it was creepy. Located in the cut of a not so good area. Pizza was surprisingly good as I was referred by a co-worker. Garden salad was also good. The only problem I have is the price for the portion. Blaze pizza is the same price, but more filling for half the size of pizza. There were only 4 choices available to choose from which I think is odd for a place with good pizza. Btw, a bag of chips is $2. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Gr
Review №41

Great place!! Really homie, food is great and many many kinds of beers. I love the concept.

Is
Review №42

Amazing place, perfect to bring your friends and share with them, they have good food and they sales local and international beers. Pizza is perfect.

se
Review №43

This place has an awesome atmosphere, with the best beer selection in town. They also offer some good food options, highlight of which is their pizza and tuna melt sandwich.

Ja
Review №44

Love this place! Its tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, away from any downtown commotion, so its a great place to hang out, relax and have a few drinks. They have a great beer selection and we love the pizza!

Is
Review №45

Phenomenal experience. Top notch food, atmosphere and waiter are also kind......

ja
Review №46

Easy and relaxing place. Pizza was good. I like chicken BBQ pizza. Lots of options for beer. Very nice and friendly service as well.

Br
Review №47

Great concept & I’m surprised its not more popular. You grab a bottle from the refrigerators all around the room. Drink & eat and pay for it all on your way out.

Ar
Review №48

This place is cool with laid back atmosphere.Full of friendly,beautiful people.

L
Review №49

Sandwiches are tasty. So many types of beer to enjoy.

St
Review №50

Cool little spot in the middle of nowhere of a neighborhood. The bar uses the honor System when buying beers, which means you can walk up to any of the 6 fridges and get any beer you want out of them. The beer selection is pretty impressive ranging from local to imported European beers in various bottles and cans. You pay when youre done at the end of the night. I ended up ordering a pizza which was decent. This bar is recommended for anyone who enjoys beer and a chill atmosphere.

Mo
Review №51

Hidden gem in Ft. Lauderdale. Really nice management and staff. Biggest selection of beers that I know of. So many to choose from.

Br
Review №52

Great local spot!! They have a RIDICULOUS amount of beer! All of the coolers are filled with different beers in every row and column! They have beer opens hanging from the ceilings and some funky decor.They have an array of wines as well, comfy sofas, and traditional board games.I was surprised that they are open for breakfast, and they make some BOMB breakfast sandwiches for cheap (I ordered the bacon egg and cheese on a croissant). They also known for their pizzaz and homemade hummus platter. I highly recommend the garlic flavored hummus - I know it sounds weird but I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Pa
Review №53

Lots of beers to pick from & 00 type GREAT HAMBURGER And the place looks to be 60 years young

J
Review №54

Dive bar but a great place. Really good food, huge beer selection, friendly staff. They know their beers and will help you pick the right one.

Je
Review №55

Freaking awesome craft beer selection.

Me
Review №56

Perfect place to hangout with friends especially to play boardgames at(they have a couple of games you can borrow but I suggest bringing your own). The pizza was great and lots of selection of beers, wines and even non alcoholic drinks 😊

Va
Review №57

Fun hangout place! There’s a wide variety of craft beers and the pizza was good.

Ti
Review №58

I found everything I need in terms of staples, groceries and the usual stuff I get when i have the munchies. The selection of beers from around the USA was definitely pleasing. This place is pretty busy on weekends so if you want to browse without the crowds, best to come here on a weekday

Sa
Review №59

Best shrimp tacos I’ve ever had!

Ky
Review №60

It was great for my first time going

Fe
Review №61

Fantastic, eclectic place with huge options for beer. Tasty menu too.

Da
Review №62

Great bar. Food was ok, but I was there to DRINK. Got twisted on some tweas and had a good time with the boys. Prices were pretty good if I remember correctly (though the nights mostly a blur....)

Ju
Review №63

This place is like Cheers if Cheers had the best craft beer selection in the world. I felt like a kid from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Its a temple to the glory and majesty of beer. The food looks solid, too. The hardest part is choosing which of the fine brews in cans or bottles to take from the coolers (or from the draft bar). I always wondered what the hype was about this place. Then upon entering I immediately got it. Its a casual and friendly place and positive vibes are felt all around. I would recommend an Uber of Lyft so you can experience the beers in all of their glory, some are very strong.

Le
Review №64

What a cool spot. Works on the honour system.Take whatever you want, pay later.

Jo
Review №65

Love this dive. Good food. Good beer.

es
Review №66

Nice place and lots of beer variety. Good prices also.

Ch
Review №67

Got some cool beers.

El
Review №68

Must see fort lauderdale spot. Good crowd, usually in groups but you can meet people here. Massive selection of local beer, every kind you can imagine.

An
Review №69

650 beers. Good local brews on tap. Wine available too. Great pizza and sandwiches. A must for any beer lover.

Da
Review №70

Good food. Amazing beer selection.

Ja
Review №71

Fun concept with the honesty system and a large selection. If I lived in the area I suspect I’d be a regular

Al
Review №72

The greatest craft beer selection in south Florida and the best pizza on the planet.

Ma
Review №73

Super fun place with great service and an outstanding beer selection. I highly recommend stopping by!

Ch
Review №74

Great local hangout and soul food. If you want a awesome local place and meet local people and have a great time . Helps when I live around the corner.

Na
Review №75

Awesome neighborhood spot to eat and meet with friends. Great assortment of beer on tap and hundreds more in bottles. Food is tasty and fast. Not a cookie cutter restaurant /store but thats what makes this place great.

K
Review №76

Love riverside, can’t get enough. Food is amazing and cheap and they have a good selection of non alcoholic beers which I love!

Co
Review №77

Awesome place. Great selection of beers, delicious tacos, rest of the menu looked very appetizing. Cant wait to go back.

Pa
Review №78

Local and awesome selection or beers!

La
Review №79

Went downhill. Italian sandwich was sad, dry, no flavor. Service not good. Asked several times for napkins and ketchup finally got up to get it myself. Pizza still OK.

je
Review №80

Nice place..like home beers on tap beers in bottles/cans snacks food menuLarge selection of large craft beers, cozy atmosphere and cool crowd of peopleCrispy thin crust and quality sauce and cheese.

Je
Review №81

Trendy place with a wide selection of beers. They use the honesty policy and pay for your beers at the end of the night by bringing your bottled up. Biggest downside is it gets crowded fast at 6pm and the parking sucks.

Ke
Review №82

Wonderful out of the way spot...over 600 beers to choose with amazing food and people! Worth getting out of downtown to experience...

Wi
Review №83

Very good egg sandwich and very nice and friendly people.

Be
Review №84

This is my favorite place in South Florida. The food is amazing and the choice of beer is endless!

Cl
Review №85

I love this place - great beer, great vibe, old Florida, good food and a wonderful attitude! Go there. Trust me. You’ll never forget it. The only bar where I’ve ever bought their t-shirt! My most recent visit was on an evening when they were serving 3 beers from Florida Keys Brewing. All three were outstanding! And we had regular power outages. Everyone just kept moving along, the cash register line moved a bit slower, the food came a bit slower but no one skipped a beat. If I lived within 20 miles of this place, I’d be a regular!

Lu
Review №86

I’ve been coming here for years. Wings, beer. Pizza. A+

Na
Review №87

Yummy beer and delicious food!

Ch
Review №88

Eclectic beer selection. Good food. Superior business model based on the honor system.

Aa
Review №89

My favorite place to grab a drink.

Ca
Review №90

Felt like hanging out at a close friends place. Everything is great.

Er
Review №91

Best place in town for your favorite beer with your favorite people!

Ke
Review №92

You like beer? Come here.

Ed
Review №93

Really cool atmosphere hundreds of Ill definitely go over there again 2 thumbs up for me

Fe
Review №94

I love riverside market but I have had a bad experience. I work in the field of customer service and am a manager. I am lactose intolerant and accidentally got a lactose beer and asked if they could do anything. It was full to the top I just tasted and knew. I had to pay the full amount. I love riverside market but if you care about your customers I think things would have been done differently. Mind you I come more then twice a month. Something should be relayed to the staff that a honest customer with a full beer and a lactose problem should be taken care of because that is business you could potentially lose and now I do not feel the same as I did. They should use there better judgement.

Le
Review №95

Weve visited several times in the past and this time we noticed a decline in the upkeep both inside and out. They seemed short staffed so it took a long time to get a pizza but the gentleman was friendly enough. Sad to say but this place has seen its hay day.

Br
Review №96

Great place! Great vibes! Great food! Great Owner!

jo
Review №97

Always a good time here. Huge beer selection, friendly/helpful staff, and chill atmosphere.

C.
Review №98

Their pizza, wings, grilled cheese... everything is delicious. Love the atmosphere!

Ar
Review №99

Beer and bacon for breakfast, what other way to start a day!!

St
Review №100

Amazing little hole in the wall the side salad dressing is amazing and the pizzas are great

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:608 SW 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States
  • Site:http://theriversidemarket.com/
  • Phone:+1 954-358-8333
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Cafe
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Eclectic restaurant
  • Gastropub
  • Delivery Restaurant
  • Takeout Restaurant
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–2AM
  • Tuesday:8AM–12AM
  • Wednesday:8AM–12AM
  • Thursday:8AM–12AM
  • Friday:8AM–12AM
  • Saturday:8AM–12AM
  • Sunday:8AM–2AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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