Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Waynesboro: 2:24 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (540) 943-3339 to confirm.
Location & directions
137 N Wayne AveWaynesboro, VA 22980
About The River
The River is a restaurant you'll find at 137 N Wayne Ave in Waynesboro, Virginia. It is one of 63 places to eat and drink we list in Waynesboro.
The River is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday).
Guests can choose from 200 menu items across 26 sections, including FOOD - Nibblers, FOOD - Greener Things, FOOD - Sandwiches, FOOD - Burgers, and FOOD - Specials. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $18.00, with a typical item around $4.00. Menu highlights include Davy Knot, Brick House, and Crispy Chicken Wrap.
Service options include outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and happy hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (540) 943-3339 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 137 N Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
- Phone
- (540) 943-3339
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday)
- Menu
- 200 items · $0.50–$18.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The River’s weekday schedule with 336 other restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 58 hours a week, about the same as the local median (60.2 hours). 81% of restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and The River is one of them.
Compared with 336 other restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Virginia
Based on 127 menus with 9,997 priced items from restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $10.79, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $16.00.
At The River the median listed price is $4.00, lower than the typical $10.79 for restaurants in Virginia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| House Salad | 24% | $7.00 |
| Caesar Salad | 19% | $11.00 |
| French Fries | 19% | $5.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 14% | $10.00 |
| Coffee | 13% | $3.00 |
| Onion Rings | 13% | $7.00 |
| Chicken | 12% | $10.99 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 10% | $5.80 |
Calculated from 127 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The River there are 13 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 25 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (5), Pizza (5), Sandwiches & Delis (3), and American (3).
Competition is light: 1 other restaurant is within a mile. The closest is The Showroom, 1.0 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisDelly Up< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Green Leaf Grill< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodSam's Hot Dog Stand< 0.1 mi
- PizzaBenny Stivales0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianRoyal India Palace0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The River's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is The River open on Sunday?
Yes, The River is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is The River located?
The River is located at 137 N Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
What is the phone number of The River?
You can call The River at (540) 943-3339.
Does The River offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The River offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The River?
The typical price range at The River is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $18.00.
Does The River take reservations?
Yes, The River accepts reservations.
Is The River wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is The River open late?
Yes – The River is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near The River?
There are 25 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The River. Nearby options include Delly Up (< 0.1 mi), The Green Leaf Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Sam's Hot Dog Stand (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The River?
1 other restaurant within a mile. The closest is The Showroom, 1.0 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 127 menus with 9,997 priced items from restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $10.79, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $16.00.
