Riverside Steak & Seafood is a premier dining destination located in the heart of Swansboro, North Carolina. Housed in a beautifully renovated two-story home, this local gem offers an intimate yet family-friendly atmosphere that perfectly blends coastal charm with upscale comfort. Renowned for its hand-cut steaks and fresh, locally sourced seafood, the restaurant has earned a stellar reputation for anniversary celebrations and romantic date nights. With its cozy, dimly lit interior and warm hospitality, it provides a sophisticated yet welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and seating
Atmosphere
Cozy, Romantic, Upscale, and Family-friendly
Parking
Free onsite gravel parking lot and street parking
Amenities
Full bar, High chairs, Kids’ menu, Restrooms
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Signature Sweet Potato Muffins: A legendary house specialty served with meals that guests frequently describe as a must-try highlight of the dining experience.
Mississippi Mud Pie: A decadently rich, house-made chocolate dessert that has become a favorite for couples celebrating special occasions.
Fresh Local Seafood: From Scallop Nachos and She-Crab Soup to Cajun Mahi and Grouper Scampi, the menu focuses on high-quality, fresh North Carolina catches.
Hand-Cut Steaks: Premium USDA Choice beef, including Filet Mignon and Ribeye, charbroiled to order and seasoned with house expertise.
Exceptional Service: Recurring praise for a professional and attentive staff, with a personal touch often provided by the restaurant’s ownership.
Unique Setting: The renovated two-story house provides a charming, multi-level dining experience that feels both historic and refined.
Menu and Offerings
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
Scallop Nachos
Blackened scallops on flour tortillas with sun-dried tomato and black bean relish, baked with three cheeses.
Hot Crab Dip
A creamy house favorite served with garlic bread.
Riverside Crab Cakes
Served with a mustard seed beurre blanc sauce.
Grouper Fingers
Half pound of fresh grouper beer battered and fried, served with horseradish aioli.
Cajun Beer Batter Shrimp
Served with a beurre blanc sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
Six shrimp served with homemade cocktail sauce.
Fried Oysters
Lightly breaded and fried, served with homemade cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Soft Shell Crab
Beer battered and fried, served with honey mustard.
Jumbo Lump Appetizer
Quarter pound of fresh jumbo lump crabmeat served with warm scampi butter.
Wings
Buffalo style and served with celery and bleu cheese dressing.
Steaks and Main Entrees
Item Name
Description
Filet Center Cut
Finest hand-cut USDA Choice beef, aged and charbroiled to order.
Ribeye
Available in various cuts, aged and cooked to order on the charbroiler.
New York Strip
Center cut 12oz steak served with potato or vegetable of the day.
Porterhouse Pork Chop
16oz cut, blackened and served on Tasso ham rice with Etouffee gravy.
Marinated Chicken Breast
8oz breast served with side and homemade sweet potato muffin.
Carpet Bagger
A signature steak topped with shrimp or oysters and glazed with Bearnaise sauce.
Seafood Specialties
Item Name
Description
House Grouper
Topped with lobster beurre blanc and two shrimp.
Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed with prosciutto ham and mushrooms on Havarti cheese grits with beurre blanc.
Salmon Florentine
On a bed of fresh spinach, topped with tomato scallion beurre blanc, lump crab, and pine nuts.
Riverside Crab Cakes
Two large cakes sautéed and topped with mustard seed beurre blanc.
Soft Shell Crabs
Two jumbo beer battered crabs served with honey mustard.
Shrimp Platter
Lightly breaded and fried, served with french fries and cole slaw.
Oyster Platter
Select oysters lightly fried, served with french fries and cole slaw.
Combo Platter
Shrimp and select oysters served with classic sides.
Pasta and Salads
Item Name
Description
Lobster Ravioli
A house special often featured with shrimp and scallops.
Lasagna
A traditional favorite described as a house specialty.
Baked Ziti
Topped with homemade tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Grilled breast on pasta with homemade sauce, mozzarella, and vegetables.
Riverside Seafood Salad
Fresh salad mix topped with fresh lump crabmeat and four shrimp.
Spinach Salad
Served with hot bacon dressing.
Riverside Grilled Fish Salad
Fresh salad mix topped with a half pound of the fresh local catch.
Children’s Platters
Item Name
Description
Shrimp Dinner
Served with french fries.
Fried Chicken Tenders
Served with french fries.
Cheese Ravioli
With homemade tomato sauce, baked mozzarella, and garlic bread.
Spaghetti
Served with garlic bread.
Grilled Cheese
Served with french fries.
Sides and Desserts
Item Name
Description
Mississippi Mud Pie
A decadent chocolate dessert large enough for two.
Sweet Potato Muffins
The signature house-made bread served by the basket.
Garlic Bread
A basket of six pieces, toasted to perfection.
Potato of the Day
Rotating potato selection including garlic mashed or twice-baked.
