Welcome to Riverside Inn
"Riverside Inn, aka 'the dive,' is a popular local dive bar in Cranford, NJ, offering a laid-back atmosphere for both lunch and dinner. With a diverse menu and friendly service, this hidden gem is known for its unbeatable prices and above-average food. The bartenders and servers treat patrons like old friends, creating a welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. Best enjoyed on packed nights with live music, Riverside Inn is a favorite spot for locals looking to unwind and enjoy good company. Don't miss the Buffalo wings, fried pickles, and pierogies, all served with a side of nostalgia and community spirit."
- 56 N Ave E Cranford, NJ 0701656 N Ave E Cranford, NJ 07016 Hotline: (908) 709-9449
Located in Cranford, NJ, Riverside Inn is a beloved dive bar known for its burgers and lively atmosphere. This local favorite offers a range of amenities, including takeout, reservations, delivery, and many vegetarian options. With street and private lot parking available, along with outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, Riverside Inn caters to a variety of preferences.
Regular patrons rave about the friendly service from bartenders and servers, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels like they belong. The menu boasts classic bar fare, such as Buffalo wings, fried pickles, and pierogies, all served with a unique twist. Whether you're grabbing lunch with colleagues or joining friends for a night out, Riverside Inn offers a diverse selection of dishes to satisfy your cravings.
With a full bar, live music, and a pool table for entertainment, Riverside Inn is the perfect spot for a fun night out with friends. While not ideal for kids or dancing, this dive bar shines in providing a laid-back atmosphere where guests can unwind and enjoy good food and drinks. If you're looking for a hidden gem with unbeatable prices and above-average food, Riverside Inn is the place to be. So gather your group, head to 56 N Ave E, and experience the vibrant vibes of Riverside Inn for yourself.

Oh heck ya- riverside inn aka "the dive" is your dive bars favorite dive bar. This place gets packed to the brim with locals teeming with thirst. Imagine a pack of jersians all in heat coming to this place to get wasted. And the vibes are 10/10. Mostly an experience I'd recommend for locals but can't seam to beat this experience on a packed night. Everyone knows each other. The bouncers and bar tenders are quite a bit old fashioned to say the least. The food is less than thrilling. It's wonderful.

came here with a work place associate for lunch. nice relaxed vibe. for lunch we could sit anywhere but order at the bar. for some reason the front door was locked so I had to opened the door a couple times let people in. I parked and entered through the back. there's parking passed the round about and drive thru the back side of the buildings. When the weather nicer. I'm gonna 'walk my dog' at night here with the outside dinning tent area.

Great menu got a hole is the wall bar. The var tenders and servers treat you like your there friend from school.

Amazing hidden local bar - unbeatable prices to go along with above average food. During the week there's a lively lunch crowd too.

Still the best Kitchen closes at 9 PM - order before 9 pm Open 365 days per year Great food and best bartenders

I returned here and had a few items I tried before and something that was new to me. I once again had the Buffalo wings and fried pickles (see previous review for similar thoughts on each item). I also had an order of the pierogies this time. They were served with onions and sour cream. The filing appeared to be some type of potato and cheddar. They were okay. The outer edge was a little too hard. There was plenty of filing present which was tasty. The addition of the onions and sour cream did help with the outer edge of the pierogies being tough to eat.