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Reviewed August 15, 2023

The restaurant was quaint and the staff was friendly and helpful. The food tasted fine, but we were expecting better given the high ratings the restaurant has received.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 11, 2023

It's always a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and the staff and service are amazing.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 9, 2023 via mobile

My wife and 2 kids and I visited Perth, Monday afternoon nothing was open. We’re so glad we found this amazing little restaurant! We sat on the tree shaded patio. It was pretty busy but the service was still very good. A very hot afternoon....Two of us had fish and chips, one with house salad. Probably the best fish and chips we’ve ever had! The kids had chicken fingers split. Also delicious. Our new favourite when in Perth.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 1, 2023 via mobile

Has been a favourite of ours for a long time. But our recent visit was somewhat underwhelming. They did not have either of what we wanted to order. And our server did not know it. Nor soup. For our 2nd choices, my spouse found the...coating on the fish (and chips) to be WAY too salty. My Nashville chicken sandwich had a nice bite to it. And great fries. Not giving up on RR, but it's on watch.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 29, 2023 via mobile

Upon recommendation, we ordered the mussels with blue cheese and bacon. Absolutely amazing! It came with hot and delicious fries and a fresh pice of bread. Delicious! We also ordered the soup of the day and fish tacos. Food was excellent! Keith, the owner, and...the servers were attentive and kind. Can’t wait to go back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 28, 2023

This is one of the best spots in Perth for an evening out! Rocky River doesn’t only have a beautiful patio, with a lovely waterfall. They have a great variety on their menu, and delicious food! Great atmosphere, with great staff! 10/10 my favourite spot...to dine in Perth!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 24, 2023

Two for dinner mid-week. At the door we were directed by a sign to enter at the rear patio. Because of an approaching storm, we were promptly seated inside. The Good: Service was fast and friendly, the food was good, beer was cold and the...wine was refreshing. The Bad: It's an old building with hard surfaces and a high ceiling. The droning noise level was deafening to the point where we couldn't converse. We just wanted to finish our meal and leave. Easily fixed with some sound deadening material on the walls or ceiling. Also not a mobility-friendly building. Several steps to gain entry, and a full staircase to the washroom level. The Ugly: While standing in the alley, waiting for service to the patio on this warm evening, we were treated to the various aromas being emitted from the several large garbage containers that were also occupying our space. Really ?? You've got to do better than this. How about a sealed enclosure or maybe a different location for the garbage. To the owners: I'm a long-time Tripadvisor contributor. If I have exaggerated any observations in this review, please call me out.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Keith Saba, Owner at Rocky River Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded August 9, 2023

Hello, well we're happy you enjoyed the food, drinks and the service! Unfortunately yes, the room can get loud when busy. We do keep our garbage bins near the road as there is not room for them in the back of property. It's all dining...More

Reviewed June 19, 2023

The food is really tasty. My husband and I both had burgers, his with fries, mine with caesar salad. The casar salad was really fantastic, and burgers were delicious. I do find the portions too large (and I love food!) - I would prefer if...they cut the portions back and shaved a dollar or two off the cost of the meals. I find the prices a little high for this type of food. We also went previously with our daughter, and her kids' meal was equally enormous. The hidden patio is one of the bed in Perth, but if it's a nice day go early as it fills up quick!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 17, 2023

We had a great time here! They were short-staffed, but doing their best, and the staff were very cheerful & helpful. We were 6 people having lunch, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals (fish tacos, chicken quesadilla, burger, poutine, mussels & beet salad). The...patio is very pretty, away from the road, with a relaxed, chill atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 15, 2023

Best ever.Food is perfect.Fresh and delicious. servers are friendly and efficient. A pleasure to spend time there. We,l go again.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 3, 2023

This was my first visit to the cafe. We sat outside in the courtyard. The server was efficient and friendly. The food was elevated pub style eating. I had a blackened quesadilla which was tasty! My mother in law had the beet salad with chicken...and it was very tasty. My husband had a fried chicken sandwich with fries which was also good. Nice selection. Great place to stop for a drink or bite!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 15, 2023 via mobile

We had an excellent lunch here. Robin, our server, was lovely. The beet salad with goat cheese and shrimp was amazing! My partner had the green salad with chicken which was also fresh and tasty.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 2, 2023

Had a burger and fries. The burger was so overcooked, black and so were the fries. Noise level in the restaurant is excessive. Won't be back.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Keith Saba, Owner at Rocky River Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 3, 2023

Hello Joanne, I remember your table well, as do our 2 servers that were on. As per our email correspondence, our server asked all of your table if everything was good. Nothing was said about your food, and you said everything was fine, you ate...More

Reviewed April 26, 2023

This restaurant has a pub-feel so need to dress up. Glad me made a reservation for 2, the place was hopping and several parties without reservations had to wait. Always on the search for that perfect burger, my guest and I both tried the Rocky...Burger and I had cheese and bacon added to mine, both meals came with fries. My guest ordered a local (Perth) beer and I had a glass of red wine. We both agreed the burgers and fries were delicious, but not that #1 ranking elusive burger we were hoping for. I ate the burger and could only eat half the fries. My guest ate the fries first and had to take home a doggy bag for half the burger!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 23, 2023

The hot chicken sandwich was delicious. Quesadilla was also amazing. Service was great and we received our food in a timely manner. We'll be going back for sure!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Harley749
July 15, 2018|
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Response from Jean R | Reviewed this property |
The Rocky River may accommodate a large group; however, you may also try the Fiddleheads or Maximilian restaurants. The other option would be the Best Western hotel, just next door, that can organize private parties.
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Harley749
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I believe that shouldn't be a problem. They have a nice outside area and one of the inside rooms that we had lunch in should be able to hold 20 people. Food is very good - enjoy.
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Planning a casual rehearsal dinner for 25 people can you accommodate?
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Rocky River Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4