Riverside Family Restaurant

Riverside Family Restaurant is one of those places that puts a smile on your face when just thinking about it. It has a cozy, warm ambiance, not found in most eateries. And like its moniker, yes, it does face the river - Tittabawasee River. Ask for a table or booth on the river side (back of restaurant) and you'll see all kinds of birds pecking away in their feeders. While we were still living in the tri county area 10 years ago, Riverside opened up and quickly became a popular place with good food, wonderful service and the best home made pies! (There are as many as 25 flavors listed on the board). You can't beat their low prices for the ample portions and selection. I love how I can choose from many sides to accompany my entree. Unlike most restaurants, Riverside gives you 3 sides to choose which more than fulfills your hunger pangs. They serve sandwiches, popular dishes such as roast turkey and stuffing, roast beef, baked or fried chicken, seafood as well. There's plenty to try different plates without repeating often. My favorite is liver and onions - done just right. Since we moved 142 miles away we still make a point to visit our favorite place when in the area. One waitress even remembered us after a long absence. They accept cash, credit, or checks. I must warn you that on weekends there's a line waiting. No reservations taken here. Well worth a visit to Freeland just to have a good meal. Rated $-$$ http://www.michigan.org/travel/detail.asp?m=7;0&p=G11316 more

Very nice restaurant. There is even a seperate room for small parties of about twenty persons. Beautiful scenic seating is available. Daily specials. Clean, cozy, good food and service. more

I grew up in Freeland and there is not a huge selection of restaurants to eat at, but even if there were tons of choices, I would still go and visit the Riverside. They have a great selection of home cooked food. On Sundays they have homemade pot roast that is so good. If you want some though, you better get there before too late, cause it goes fast. They have lots of other good dinners and sandwiches and stuff too. One other fun thing about going to eat their is the pies. They have like 10-15 selections of homemade pies every day. If you are lucky enough to go there when they have the peanut butter pie, it is a must have! more