Expensive, but good food with decent portions. Cocktails were incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rider Burger, Carrot
Tanner Hutchinson
My wife and I came before a show, we ordered the full order of oysters, Parmesan fries and the pork belly. The oysters were fine, we couldn’t tell if it was a cocktail sauce or a very bland ketchup for sauce, the wine sauce was very bitter, the fries were hot and cheesy! 10/10! But then the pork belly came out as we patiently waited. To our disappointment it seemed just like a pork chop, the sauce didn’t help, the server was fantastic, drinks were great but the food… I guess it’s depends on what’s you’re ordering. I would happily give this restaurant a 7.3 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
John Saenz
Dinner at Rider was a good experience right up until they brought the check. After enjoying our meal, it was ruined when our check was presented to us with an explanation that a 20% tip is automatically added and split amongst the staff. Usually restaurants force this on large parties but since it was just me and my wife alone I was shocked. How about you let me decide how good my dining experience was and tip accordingly. I will not return. It is just plain stealing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
GoodTimes Photography & Co.
Perfect spot to end your night at. Delicious food & drink selection. Elevated fine-dinning experience. Absolutely recommend. =]
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monica T
The salads were great but the burgers tasted like they were reheated from frozen, and an auto 20% service charge on takeout is excessive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Frances Geshwiler
I thought this meal was exceptional and memorable. All of the food was fresh and truly flavorful. The smoked fish dip was delicious. Many places treat salads as a toss off, but the endive salad with beets and apples was memorable. The combination of Mediterranean flavors was perfect. If you request your salad topped with salmon, don't leave the salmon skin behind, because it's amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burt Clothier
Great service at the bar. Good food all around. Main dining area is cool but can be loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
DevinB
Rider has been a hit for both happy hour and dinner! Excellent service, modern setting and tasty bites. Only slight annoyance is the automatic gratuity - regardless of party size. I prefer to tip above and beyond for exceptional service but if you auto tip yourself I don't feel obliged to increase it.
Nels Veliquette
Flat tap beer so order something “bottled” which will ultimately come in a can. Kitchen is slow even with an empty restaurant. They managed to undercook the burger and overcook the chicken. Staff seems more interested in socializing rather than attending to patrons. It’s a place to be seen, be loud and have drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
MelissaH
I love this restaurant. I've never had anything but good experiences here. The only thing that bothers me is the smell in the restaurant. The wood fired grill is amazing but you definitely leave smelling like a bonfire. Don't wear your dry clean only clothes! Otherwise the food is great!
Austin, and Justin are the dream team. Great service, and wonderful food! Ask for Austin as your waiter--worth the visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli
Joshua Grigsby
My wife and I came to this restaurant looking for a 'fancy' place to celebrate our 5th year anniversary, and boy, did we choose right! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by all of the staff and that us being there mattered to them. Upon finding out that we were celebrating our anniversary, they offered us complementary champagne to celebrate. Our table staff was very kind. We had Ja'Kaylyn and Pete, and the manager Brett came by and checked on us. I believe Jk was in training and did an exquisite job of making sure we were well taken care of. During our meal, knowing that we were celebrating, they allowed us the opportunity to move away from the loud tables next to us. For dinner, we had the crab rolls as an appetizer, with the 12oz wagyu new york and grilled bone-in trout with additional scallops as our entres. The sides were rainbow potatoes, and I also got the Brussels sprouts as well. Everything was cooked to perfection and had delicious flavor. For dessert, we had the teramasou cake and ice cream. This was my least favorite part of the meal as it was frozen like an ice cream cake. I just wasn't expecting that, but it also had wonderful flavor. Overall, we would rate this 10/10. If you are going to celebrate something special of just looking for a lovely night out, we would recommend this restaurant full heartly. We will visit again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Toast
Gabriel Case
Wow! Just wow! The waiter had the perfect suggestions, and the food and wine were amazing. If I was local, I'd be here more often!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Stump
Cool little spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Cogan
I’m writing this after our SECOND visit to Rider, twice in as many days. This place is worth a trip if you’re visiting or local — we came back for the brussel sprouts alone which are superb.We had our server Austin both nights and wouldn’t have it any other way!! He was so knowledgeable and friendly, and a real star when it came to helping us navigate the menu. He told us about his culinary background and it really showed! He was also extremely attentive and conscientious of our table, there was hardly an empty glass either night. We felt so taken care of our whole stay!As for the actual fare, we loved every dish we got. Everything from the grill is fantastic, and there’s clearly a lot of thought and effort put into the cultivation of the menu. The sea bass and agnolotti in particular were wonderful, but I don’t think you can go wrong.
Expensive, but good food with decent portions. Cocktails were incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rider Burger, Carrot
My wife and I came before a show, we ordered the full order of oysters, Parmesan fries and the pork belly. The oysters were fine, we couldn’t tell if it was a cocktail sauce or a very bland ketchup for sauce, the wine sauce was very bitter, the fries were hot and cheesy! 10/10! But then the pork belly came out as we patiently waited. To our disappointment it seemed just like a pork chop, the sauce didn’t help, the server was fantastic, drinks were great but the food… I guess it’s depends on what’s you’re ordering. I would happily give this restaurant a 7.3 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Dinner at Rider was a good experience right up until they brought the check. After enjoying our meal, it was ruined when our check was presented to us with an explanation that a 20% tip is automatically added and split amongst the staff. Usually restaurants force this on large parties but since it was just me and my wife alone I was shocked. How about you let me decide how good my dining experience was and tip accordingly. I will not return. It is just plain stealing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Perfect spot to end your night at. Delicious food & drink selection. Elevated fine-dinning experience. Absolutely recommend. =]
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The salads were great but the burgers tasted like they were reheated from frozen, and an auto 20% service charge on takeout is excessive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
I thought this meal was exceptional and memorable. All of the food was fresh and truly flavorful. The smoked fish dip was delicious. Many places treat salads as a toss off, but the endive salad with beets and apples was memorable. The combination of Mediterranean flavors was perfect. If you request your salad topped with salmon, don't leave the salmon skin behind, because it's amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service at the bar. Good food all around. Main dining area is cool but can be loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rider has been a hit for both happy hour and dinner! Excellent service, modern setting and tasty bites. Only slight annoyance is the automatic gratuity - regardless of party size. I prefer to tip above and beyond for exceptional service but if you auto tip yourself I don't feel obliged to increase it.
Flat tap beer so order something “bottled” which will ultimately come in a can. Kitchen is slow even with an empty restaurant. They managed to undercook the burger and overcook the chicken. Staff seems more interested in socializing rather than attending to patrons. It’s a place to be seen, be loud and have drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
I love this restaurant. I've never had anything but good experiences here. The only thing that bothers me is the smell in the restaurant. The wood fired grill is amazing but you definitely leave smelling like a bonfire. Don't wear your dry clean only clothes! Otherwise the food is great!
Restaurantji Recommends
Austin, and Justin are the dream team. Great service, and wonderful food! Ask for Austin as your waiter--worth the visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli
My wife and I came to this restaurant looking for a 'fancy' place to celebrate our 5th year anniversary, and boy, did we choose right! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by all of the staff and that us being there mattered to them. Upon finding out that we were celebrating our anniversary, they offered us complementary champagne to celebrate. Our table staff was very kind. We had Ja'Kaylyn and Pete, and the manager Brett came by and checked on us. I believe Jk was in training and did an exquisite job of making sure we were well taken care of. During our meal, knowing that we were celebrating, they allowed us the opportunity to move away from the loud tables next to us. For dinner, we had the crab rolls as an appetizer, with the 12oz wagyu new york and grilled bone-in trout with additional scallops as our entres. The sides were rainbow potatoes, and I also got the Brussels sprouts as well. Everything was cooked to perfection and had delicious flavor. For dessert, we had the teramasou cake and ice cream. This was my least favorite part of the meal as it was frozen like an ice cream cake. I just wasn't expecting that, but it also had wonderful flavor. Overall, we would rate this 10/10. If you are going to celebrate something special of just looking for a lovely night out, we would recommend this restaurant full heartly. We will visit again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Toast
Wow! Just wow! The waiter had the perfect suggestions, and the food and wine were amazing. If I was local, I'd be here more often!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool little spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m writing this after our SECOND visit to Rider, twice in as many days. This place is worth a trip if you’re visiting or local — we came back for the brussel sprouts alone which are superb.We had our server Austin both nights and wouldn’t have it any other way!! He was so knowledgeable and friendly, and a real star when it came to helping us navigate the menu. He told us about his culinary background and it really showed! He was also extremely attentive and conscientious of our table, there was hardly an empty glass either night. We felt so taken care of our whole stay!As for the actual fare, we loved every dish we got. Everything from the grill is fantastic, and there’s clearly a lot of thought and effort put into the cultivation of the menu. The sea bass and agnolotti in particular were wonderful, but I don’t think you can go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5