The Riverside Inn in Dundee City

Fabulous meal with friends. Haven’t been here for a long time but every time I visit friends in dundee this is our go to place. The staff are always so welcoming and friendly. Have always had exceptionally good service and great food too! Thanks again guys :)

The food is ok, nothing more and nothing less.

The food was great and my grandson really enjoyed the play area. The waitress Sam was super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back regularly

First time here and won't be last.

Had a lovely meal with the kids. The Ulitmate Burger recommended by our waitress Sam was lovely. The choice of beer was extensive & I chose Birra Moretti which was superb. A lovely day had by all.

Popped in for a bite to eat with my partner she went for the fajitas and I had the grill platter. Food was amazing and service was good too. Our server tegwen made us feel so welcome and was so efficient

Myself and my partner came and ate in this restaurant the service and food was fantastic we had a waitress called Sam who was very friendly and professional made us feel welcome will definitely be returning

A lovely family environment. Staff are always happy to help and always make my children feel welcome and valued. Food is lovely also

Mi pareja y yo comimos en este restaurante el servicio fue muy bueno son camarera se llamaba bien Sam ella era muy amable y profesional nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos sin duda volveremos en el futuro

What a lovely day at the riverside inn, many thanks we’re travelled for a weekend here, an cannot praise it enough, especially Sam friendly and couldn’t do enough for us , always willing to help, great day with our family many thanks

Food wasn't hot, fish greasy and tasteless, used to be a good place to eat, staff were pleasant though but not good food anymore, unfortunately wont be back.

Definitivamente NO es apto para PERROS. Vino a almorzar con mi perro. El servidor femenino era amable y dijo que elegir cualquier asiento en la zona del bar. Sin embargo, un miembro masculino del personal que no tiene absolutamente NINGUNA habilidad de servicio al cliente. Sin rodeos dijo que tienes que moverte que no es una mesa apta para perros. Básicamente tiró mi plato de comida sobre una mesa de bar y dijo que te sentaras aquí. La mesa estaba al lado de las escaleras y abierta de par en par al bar y la entrada principal. Como si estuviera en el show. Debido a lo alto de la mesa y la ubicación era básicamente imposible conseguir que mi perro se asentara. La comida era mediocre en el mejor de los casos. Pollo un poco duro en algunos lugares. Las papas fritas no comestibles tenían un sabor wei 4 d y todavía casi blancas. Tuve que buscar condimentos, etc, no se ofrecen y nadie verificó que la comida estaba bien. NO vaya aquí si va a llevar a su perro.

Lovely place with a very kick outside area

Just been for a second visit. The food looked decent enough, though the green leaf salad did look a bit on the tired side. My wife and I had the chicken sharing platter thing. Onion rings, were ok. The chicken stripes were ok too and I didn't mind the bare chicken with whatever spice was on it. But, the deep fried chicken on the bone..... the batter was absolutely tasteless. No seasoning at all. You'd expect SOME flavour, but nothing.. The skin underneath was slimy and neither of us could eat it. The rosemary and Seasalter chips may have seen a pack of the herbs but that's as close as it gets. Maybe just an off day. That said, with only a few staff on the main floor, they were so quick! We ordered drinks and they were with us almost before the waitress left the table. (OK, maybe a 30 second gap passed but that's about it!) To them, I am sorry for not tipping, but the food was awful.

Only popped past for a drink , but ended up staying because staff were so welcoming. Few more drinks followed by food. We had our little doggie with us and she was treated possibly even better than us which was a tough feat to beat. Ended up having a lovely afternoon. The girl Tegwen was lovely and made us feel very welcome. Random afternoon and it has been lovely. Thanks guys ☀️

Decided to go here for lunch as advertised as dog friendly. It all started well, female staff member said to sit anywhere in the bar area. Ordered at the bar as requested. When the male server brought my food out he bluntly said you need to sit in the hard floor area. This limited choice to about 5 tables. All high bar type tables. And the table I was given was next to the passage way. Very uncomfortable and felt like I was on show. So definitely not dog friendly. Food was mediocre. Chicken was quite tough in places. Chips had a weird taste and I couldn't eat them. Definitely won't be back.

my absolute go to place for a casual coffee and desert during the day or a family meal at night! the food and service is 10/10 every time, highly recommend!

Fantastic service from Zoe and the team.

Poor experience went in before 12 staff weren't welcoming at all said someone will come take order but never so left . Staff need to be retrained in customer relations.

Great food even greater service!! Zoe and Tegwen made me and my families day here!

Great food and drink, manager could bowl a little better 😉

I'd describe the riverside inn as higher end pub food. Never disappointed. The staff are super friendly, attentive and genuinely make you feel welcome. The best part is that it's dog friendly.

Sunny days and a river-view inn make for the perfect choice! The food looks good, the service was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant. We requested a fully done egg on our toast, and they made it perfectly. The pancakes were not bad at all but extra syrup would have been good. The coffee was tasty too. I’ll try to visit again for lunch. Breakfast was worth trying!

They have made changes to the lunch time menu and certain offers have been removed. Go here on a regular basis but more recently the food has been below par.

Loved my food and Lauren was well cool

Great food for the family. Sam was nice and helpful.food came in great sizes . Fish was massive. Perfect sticky toffee pudding

The food was good when it eventually arrived. Considering how quiet the place was, it took almost 40 minutes to get our meal. Low score for atmosphere as I said, the place was quiet. I would probably go back but service definitely needs improvement.

The play area is handy for families with children and a prime spot for mum meet-ups I’ve been here lots as it is dry and warm but that it the only reason we are here. The food is basic. Really basic. Avocado on toast is like a green paste from a tube smeared onto toast apparently it’s guacamole!! No vegetarian sausages Poached eggs look like a preschooler made them. Blah just so blah. No one comes here for the dining experience. Try at your peril.

Food (when we eventually got it) was average, service very slow and disorganised but she servers were polite and apologetic. However the management was incredibly poor and not in the slightest bit interested in anything. We four have been meeting here on a regular basis over the past few years and had this been our first visit I doubt very much if we would be back. When we commented to the manager that there was a general lack of organisation it was greeted with a shrug of the shoulders. Not good.

Friendly and helpful staff, lovely food

Walked in to a very quiet restaurant and stood for 5 minutes waiting to be seated, while we were looked at by servers and blatantly ignored so ended up leaving. Even just to be acknowledged to say someone would be a minute instead of stared at and ignored would’ve been slightly better.

Lovely lunch friendly staff food was lovely

I come here regularly with my daughter, and we love it! The eat-and-play area is great, and the service is always excellent. On one occasion, Bartosz served us, and he was fantastic. Friendly staff, great atmosphere - highly recommend!

Quite quite was near 8.30pm so was lucky still cooking, staff were polite and helpful. Food was very tasty and nice portion size and good price. Would have no problem coming back again. Visited again staff were polite and friendly food still tasty and nice portion size for 12.99 toilets spotless as was the dining room and warm .

First time visiting here . . Made welcome . . Only thing was when ordering our meal . We got our tea and coffee but had to wait that long on our breakfast roll coming the tea and coffee were cold which we would've liked with our breakfast . . Had to order a cold drink so we had something to drink with our roll . Wasn't really that warm once it was served . .

I went there for a meal with the family and food was great and will definitely go back there again

It is a modification of our previous review Because today one of the waiters was not so friendly and I felt she was not welcoming our attendance. During paying the pill, we couldn't use the machine on the right way on the first time، she was looking to use in a strange way. I think I will not go there again ............. It is our first time Nice place Kind staff Warm atmosphere We had a white flat and a cappuccino. They were delicious. The kids area is not very big, but it is very safe I would recommend adding an opening and opening more windows for more fresh air especially during sunny hot days As a whole, it is recommended

This is mine and my dad’s favourite restaurant to visit very friendly staff always goes above and beyond to make us feel welcome nice atmosphere food is excellent would absolutely recommend

Cracking meal - very tasty burger

Went in for lunch with the family. Two bar staff were chatting away before realising we were waiting for a table. Restaurant was almost empty just a few customers dotted around, she told us they had no tables available. After noticing us scanning around the restaurant for all the empty tables she announced there was a “problem in the kitchen”. Why not just speak the truth in the first place. Then she went back to chatting away with her colleague. Anyway, was disappoining having to leave with an excuse like that

This is an honest review of the Riverside Inn, Dundee, on January 15, 2025. My son and I decided to go there for dinner. We ordered the steak and ale pie with chips and peas. When it arrived, we looked forward to eating it, but first impressions weren’t very good. Everything was lukewarm, from the chips to the meat and pastry in the pie. The same was true for my son’s meal. Though we were hungry, we ate it all, as I didn’t want to put my son off. The temperature would have been suitable for a baby’s meal. Unfortunately, my wife had taken my grandson and daughter to the Marks and Spencer cafe, and they had no complaints. I’m glad I used my Blue Light Card discount for 15% off. Well, I can assure you, I know it’s cheap food, but the staff were really nice, and I didn’t want to cause a fuss in front of the other diners. Will I be back? No chance. I’m really disappointed. Table 32 Receipt number 56/0520

Food was 🤤 for the price it was, the service I had no issues with and atmosphere was relaxing

Average food but terrible service. Staff belthering and playing on phones behind the bar instead of serving customers.

Dropped in with a 4 year old and his M&D before they flew back home from Dundee Airport. M&D were gobsmacked at how easy it was to find a cheap and cheerful play zone for the wee man, compared to London. Good job Riverside Inn👌 We weren't there for any other reason than to kill time before a flight. The hot chocolates that were ordered were OK though, despite not all of them coming wit a Flake.

Dinner here tonight was good...calamari and nachos to start, both amazingly tasty and plentiful. Lovely Christmas cocktail with rum and ginger beer...very good price. Hubby had the meat free burger to top off the meal, which was good and well cooked, I opted for the macaroni...bit disappointed, lack of pasta through the sauce and the sauce wasn't particularly cheesy....tasted like it had been thickened with a thickner...maybe cornflour? Lovely atmosphere and the staff are fantastic.

Very nice out of town Restaurant before getting into Dundee.

Great place for lunch, food was a bit bland but that seems to be the norm wherever you go as chefs are no longer adding seasoning. I added my own and enjoyed the experience, this place is also dog friendly.

Food was poor the starters was burnt and lacked more cheese, main course steak pie warm not hot little beef in it, asked for peas got wrong kind. Partner had the fish poor quality no salad, desert was poor, 2 soft drinks bill was £51.03 . Next problem was very young children screaming, should of been in there beds not dragged out to a restaurant. They should be told after a time like 7 pm not aloud in. Over all not worth the money and won't be back

The place was on the cool side. The food was Ok. However, the steak was not hot and was very chewy and tough.

Sunday lunch walk in. Met by friendly staff. Food was well presented but sadly not the best. We all had a carvery. Soggy yorkies, I'm guessing microwave reheated Yorkshire puddings and smothered in cheap, packet thick and salty gravy. If we'd had crispy Yorkshire puddings and homemade gravy that wasn't so salty and gloopy we would have scored higher. Surprised the gravy was not home made to be honest. The gravy smothering the food really ruined the meal, but we were all hungry we scraped it off to eat it, having travelled.

Had a lovely meal, service was excellent.

Customer service lacking. Food was good, although took a longtime to come, maybe more staff needed. Servers need to learn good customer service. Simple smile goes a long way.

2 people had the double up burger and said it's the best they had tasted. Lovely chips

We enjoyed a lovely meal, but the service between courses was slow. Maybe busier on Fridays, but won't be hurrying back.

Waiting almost an hour for breakfast is definitely too long, the rest is ok.

This place is great. Has a little outdoor play area as well as an indoor, kept the kids entertained till the food arrived. Food was spot on and very reasonable but, above all the staff were fantastic! They were down a couple of bodies and the place was pretty busy but the guy and woman maning the helm were on point! Really friendly, really patient. Such a credit to the restaurant!

We didn't have any food but clean tidy place

Food was amazing, mixed grill and fajitas were great. Friendly service. Would definitely go back

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful pub with my elderly parents, my wife, and our 1-year-old son, and I can’t express enough how delightful the experience was. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a bubbly young lady named Courtney, whose warm smile and genuine kindness instantly made us feel welcome. What truly stood out was her connection with our son—unlike the usual eye roll we sometimes get when bringing a baby to a restaurant, Caroline’s eyes lit up, and she immediately engaged with him. She even got a smile out of him, which made our hearts melt. Despite the pub being full of diners, the service was prompt and efficient, and we didn’t have to wait long for our food. The quality of the meals was exceptional—everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into both the food and the customer experience. What really set this place apart was the dedicated area for kids to play in. It made it so much easier for us to enjoy our meal knowing our son had a space to keep him entertained. But it was Caroline who truly made our visit memorable. Throughout our stay, she went above and beyond, checking in with us regularly, making sure my parents were comfortable, and ensuring we had everything we needed. Her warmth and attentiveness turned an ordinary Wednesday lunch into something really special. I hope everyone who visits this pub gets the privilege of experiencing Courtney's service. She is a true gem, and we will definitely be returning thanks to her and the overall fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Went out for lunch during half term, while was busy, Courtney was attentive and made sure we were well looked after - not overly checking in but just hitting the right balance. Food was great, the lentil soup was tasty and the burgers as always were on point!

We went in today to have tea as it was a birthday celebration. We were shown to a nice seat and we ordered food. There was a rump steak and a chicken fajitas dish. The food was beautifully cooked and staff came and asked how we were and how the food was. Everything was lovely. We then ordered a sweet each. My apple crumble came in a small dish on a plate and a small jug of custard. The dish the crumble came in was absolutely burning hot so I was careful putting it onto the plate and covered it in the custard. I then carefully took some of the piping hot food to find that the apples inside were not so hot and a bit cold. No one came back and asked how the food was . We just left after that. Not the best of ends to the meal. Are the sweets not tested for the heat before serving? Although the dish was very very hot it doesn’t mean the food inside is hot .

Great place to go and have lunch. Staff friendly and helpful.

I have never reviewed a restaurant before but this meal was so terrible I had to. If I could recommend Gordon Ramsays “kitchen disasters” to a place it would be this one. We came in and sat on the bar side and noticed a few dirty tables but thought nothing of it. For the entire meal, those dishes sat there not a single server came and cleaned up one table. It was truly disgusting. Not only did it take probably over an hour and a half for our meals to come, but everything was overcooked / soggy and cold. We could barely eat the meals it was so bad. We honestly would’ve walked out if we hadn’t already payed. If I could give it 0 stars I would.

This was our second visit to the pub and grill and we arrived for lunch. We were served by Fiona who was very attentive and guided us to a brilliant seat beside the kids playroom so our daughter could play and we could keep an eye on her. Fiona was brilliant and very friendly, a real asset to a place like this. The chicken burger was the best I have ever tasted, so compliments to the chefs too. 6 stars!

Loved it. Friendly staff, big carpark, quiet area, FANTASTIC FOOD

Waited about half an hour for our meal think they forgot about it I had the mini grill chicken was very badly over done they forgot my egg and had to bring it out separately which was also covered in burnt bits. My partner had the the fajitas there were also very badly over done all the veg was burnt.

As per review today on fish and chips, and mini grill. The waitress apologised profusely about the meal, none of which was her fault, she was so nice and friendly. HOWEVER. The duty manager who refunded the meal didn't even apologise. So ignorant, obviously not bothered whether she has customers or not. I’ve worked in hospitality for 20+ years and seriously question how or why this person was employed in a management position.

First visit for a long time and will certainly be back...everything was excellent!

Very slow service. Poor portion sizes. Seating very unclean.

Waitress was lovely. Front of house were lovely. Unfortunately the food was just terrible. Orders were mixed up, items were missing from plates. The steak we ordered “well done” was genuinely black and crunchy. I can’t make this stuff up. I’ve never tried steak that tasted like burnt toast. Gravy was like water. No sauce with the cremated steak. Yorkshire puddings were stale. I really just can’t recommend this place. The floors were extremely slippy too, I slipped twice. My kids had fun, but the food took a while so they were fussing. Which was surprising because it was honestly very quiet.

Lovely restaurant Very lovely and welcoming staff However the food wasn’t so good B Out of 4 diners only one could eat the beef cheeks the others were just grisly and unchewable 1 sweet had to be sent back as it was tasteless Coffee was look warm at best Shame really as lovely place their staff are their saving grace Wouldn’t go back

Absolute lovely meal. Fiona manager was so helpful, friendly and professional. She helped settle my granddaughter to eat her food. Gr3at choice, friendly staff, and Great play area. What more can you ask for All over fab experience

Would say book in advance as we did and the place was busy with walking as well but they had to wait 100percent go back

Busy place but food and service good as usual, has a good vegetarian menu and the katsu fries are really tasty. Great for people with young children as has a play area.

We visited as a family of four—two adults and two kids. One of the children's meals arrived 10 minutes before any of the other dishes. My partner ordered a side of chips to go with her chicken fajitas, and the portion was disappointing—just 17 chips in a bowl for £3.20, which breaks down to 19p per chip. When we asked the waiter if this was the standard portion, he confirmed that it was. If they can't get something as simple as chips right, it makes you wonder about the rest. The other meals were just "okay," nothing remarkable. The service and food quality have definitely declined since our last visit a few months ago.

We visited as a family of four—two adults and two kids. One of the children's meals arrived 10 minutes before any of the other dishes. My partner ordered a side of chips to go with her chicken fajitas, and the portion was disappointing—just 17 chips in a bowl for £3.20, which breaks down to 19p per chip. When we asked the waiter if this was the standard portion, he confirmed that it was. If they can't get something as simple as chips right, it makes you wonder about the rest. The other meals were just "okay," nothing remarkable. The service and food quality have definitely declined since our last visit a few months ago.

Lovely employees and excellent food. My friend and i ran into some lady problems which the employee was so quick to help and made it very discrete bless her, couldnt wish for a better worker and experience xx

Very good grill, kind and useful staff. A big thankyou to fiona for her participation in helping a menstrual problem, she couldn't have been kinder. Gave a £5 tip, overall the food was good and all correct

The first time we went, the food was amazing, and the 2nd 3rd time was not so good. Staff are lovely.

Pulled up after a long drive commute restaurant empty nice sunny day to be greeted by “We aren’t serving food for another hour we are short staffed”. Wasted journey and time

Much improved place. Green king have really turned it around.

Really run down and quite dirty in places. We were near the soft play but and it took over an hour for two adult meals and a kids meal to come out. The place was totally dead when we got there too, less than 10 tables of people in the whole place even at the busiest we saw it.

Lovely brunch. Great, helpful staff. Very quiet

Staff were pleasant and food was excellent.....Fresh and hot and really tasty, but given that the place was not particularly busy, the service was extremely slow...Two hours for lunch was excessively long, so you wouldn't want to be in a hurry! We had no other engagements, so found it quite relaxing, but if you're looking for a quick lunch during a working day, this may not be for you.

Had the Tomahawk steak what an absolute beast of a piece of meat probably one of best steaks had, very well cooked tbh and staff are very friendly and humerous would most definitely come again ❤️ Fiona's service and banter was second to none 👍

Quick to take order but it took along time to come and then only half the order arrived. So by the time the second part of the order arrived the others had to wait for us! Very poor considering the where not that busy.

Lovely meal as always and lovely staff.

Food is average I ordered chicken fajitas but was all burnt to a crisp

Short staffed at lunchtime, place was busy Wednesday afternoon.

Very friendly welcome dog allowed in bar area a big plus. Good meals decent portions and fairly priced. Overall good hospitality

Went here for lunch , i had Macaroni cheese with side salad, very very good , nice and crispy on top, lady friend had small grill , which was very good and filling, food was really excellent,

Great place. The food was served quickly and the staff were very helpful. The food was amazing and its great for the price. The restaurant was clean and had a nice traditional pub-like atmosphere to it. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a decent meal at a decent price.

Had a terrible experience, service was non existent, guts clearly only interested in shutting up and going home. Tried to overcharge us TWICE! Told to hurry re ordering then left for 30 mins without even a drink. Waited for an hour for main course. Then no one to get drinks. Then suddenly last drink orders at 10.15 although open to 11. Guy from kitchen coming out giving us dirty looks. We had booked but treated like we were toouch effort from the off. Very very bad service and better check your bill carefully! Guy didn't even apologise, just a surly don't know how that happened. If you like good welcoming service avoid the guys that work here.

Food was on point, chips weren't dry and all the meats were succulent, atmosphere was calm and welcoming, flexible accommodations when it came to substitutions and additional sauces were available. Check back was a bit early, id have left it a little bit longer maybe 5 minutes as I just started eating and i got a check back. Also coasters would be a nice touch so the drinks arent dampening the table but I folded a napkin instead but didn't distract me from the overall positive experience. Guiness was poured well within the margins and crisp to the touch which is always a great thing to see. Overall good job, well done.

I came by Riverside for a light lunch in town and the food was not bad as bad as some of the other reviews claim. I had the fish finger sandwich with fries and truffle aioli. The sandwich bread was nice and soft and I enjoyed the salad. I felt like the sandwich was a bit bland. It needed a sharper sauce to cut through the fatty fish but overall it was pretty good! With so few options for food in Dunblane, Riverside is just fine.

We came with four young ladies (8 years and under) who had demanded to return having eaten there previously. We like to sit outside, but this time it was indoors, next to the play area. I don't remember much about the food or anything, but the girls enjoyed the food, we had a few drinks and it was all in all a very pleasant experience. So, recommended for adults who want a decent pub and one of the few with views of the Tay, and for youngsters who want a decent plate of good and a grand play area.

Good food great staff and a warm friendly atmosphere

We were here for brunch with out 2 year old granddaughter. We ordered the kids full breakfast for her, adults breakfast for my husband and I had the pancakes. We were not disappointed. My husband even said it was the best breakfast he'd had at a restaurant for a long time.....including Premier Inn!!! The pancakes were light and fluffyand the bacon plentiful and crispy. Some extra maple syrup served would've been good. The kids breakfast was excellent. Obviously my granddaughter didn't eat it but the choice on the plate was great and she had a bit of everything. Grandad helped her with the rest!!! The kids play area was clean but quite small. I'm glad there were only 6 children there. I think 10 or 12 would've been an absolute maximum. We did have to wait but the food was freshly cooked so it was worth it. There is nothing worse than paying for stuff that's been thrown on a microwave and slapped on a plate. We'll be back for brunch again.

Was Welcomed in , and service and Food Was great 👍

Luvly place ! Chilled & so dog friendly ❤️