River Rock Cafe — Restaurant in Bay City

The River Rock Cafe in Bay City has always been a beloved local gem, and its recent reopening under the familiar stewardship of Greg has been a delightful revival. Stepping into the bar feels like a warm embrace from the past, with its chill and classic atmosphere instantly welcoming you.

Greg's return as the owner has brought back some of the classic dishes that had long been missed by the regulars. The food, rich in flavor and steeped in tradition, is a reminder of the bar's legacy and its enduring appeal. It's a joy to see these favorites grace the menu once again.

A notable and highly appreciated addition is the extensive variety of wines now available. Whether you're a connoisseur or just dabbling in the world of wines, there's something here to satisfy your palate. This new selection complements the classic bar ambiance perfectly, offering a sophisticated twist to the traditional bar experience.

The service at River Rock Cafe is, quite simply, top-notch. The staff are attentive, friendly, and genuinely invested in ensuring a great experience for every guest. This level of service, combined with the establishment's pristine cleanliness, sets the bar high and contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment of the visit.

In conclusion, the River Rock Cafe remains a shining beacon in Bay City's nightlife. Its combination of nostalgic charm, delicious food, exquisite wine selection, and exceptional service makes it a must-visit. I highly recommend dropping by to experience this revitalized classic for yourself. Whether you're looking for a relaxed evening out or a taste of the bar's storied past, River Rock Cafe...

I’m leaving a review because I also work in customer service, and feel that this situation was poorly handled. I went there with my family, we had a wonderful waitress, but the place was extremely busy and the staff was apologetic for the wait and overwhelmed - but we did not mind that at all. We had a great time and enjoyed everything. However, when we paid, we didn’t get our credit card back. The waitress thought she gave it back to us but didn’t, we looked and looked but didn’t find it, she said she would call if she found it. Because it was so busy we agreed, but it felt strange leaving without our card knowing that they still had it. Luckily, we were staying the night, and went back in the morning. They had the card, but had not called to let us know. The manager on duty on Sunday morning 8-10-25 surmised that we left it there which was not the case. Again, we loved our waitress, and can understand misplacing the card during such a hectic night, but no one called, no one apologized, and the manager assumed it was left by us which was incorrect. I know mistakes happen, but it’s how you fix them that matters, and in this case River Rock...

We used to be frequent customers until it reopened went in to eat and let tell you about what experience we had the music is so loud you can’t here the person next to us the menu and prices are completely different than what they show online the food was not that great we got our picture of beer and hubby ordered the blt that look big enough for a kid he had me taste it and you couldn’t even taste the bacon I ordered the sunny burger nothing to brag about they weren’t that busy and we waited over half an hour just to order food the waitress we had was apologetic but it was very frustrating we will not be returning and we used to go I. There was able to get two meals and a pitcher of beer for $30 plus tip we ended up before tip paying $60 plus dollars the pitcher of beer was bud light has jumped up to three times more than what we used to pay I know the economy was bad but this is just ridiculous thanks...