Riverbend Pizza Place - Port Byron, Illinois

DwanBentTwyford

I know that this is a pizza place. We went with a bunch of people for a Mothers Day brunch. Holy Cow... the owner cooked pot roast, scalloped potatoes, real green beans, biscuits and all of it.

Fresh pie, cake, and more. The food was so great. I think ivate my weight in pot roast.

As far as a pizza place, I don't know. I will say..I'll be there every year for that brunch. Wow!!

Brian N.

Drove up from Silvis last night. Ordered a pizza to go. Let me tell you it was the very best pizza. We've had almost everyone else's pizza in the Quad cities. They are the very best and really worth the drive

Kimberly R.

Decided to try out Riverbend Pizza on Saturday (7/29/24) while we were in town for the weekend. I wanted a salad bar and my husband wanted wings. The salad bar had a decent selection of things, all were fresh and tasty. The wings were oven baked and crispy with great flavor. The buffalo chicken pizza was out of this world; this is something we love to order everywhere and I think Riverbend's has been the best we've had! The crust is to die for and the bleu cheese sauce is fantastic!! The owner stopped by, he's very sweet and knows what he's doing. Our waitress was also very helpful and kind.
Bonus, we saw the owner's vintage cars the next morning at Rod's on the River...very cool!!!

Jennifer P.

We ordered the mozzarella sticks to start. Boy, was that a mistake! They were delicious BUT we also ordered the calzones. These massive monsters.. The waitress did tell us they were the size of footballs and honestly, I think these were bigger! Even though she told us, we were still blown away by these. Absolutely delicious too! Have enough left over for another full meal at least.

As far as service: our waitress was probably the sweetest person ever. Very friendly and you can tell she enjoyed her job. I would give another 5 stars for the service.

It is cash or check only. There is an ATM inside though.

Bridget J.

We went here for dinner after "putting it off" for awhile. It had been on my list for at least a year. Got risky and tried taco and was NOT DISAPPOINTED. We could've easily gotten by on a small 12" though. Service was GREAT, kind and welcoming. The place is CASH ONLY but they have an ATM on-site. They've figured out how to do QC-style without overcooking the crust. It was so soft, pillowy and flavorful while still being a traditional style QC. We've already got our pizza picked out for next time! Stop searching and just go here. Now!

P.S. Plenty of parking down around the back of the building & river views!
P.S.S. The tables are thoughtfully wide like they were built for a pizza joint where you need room for the pizzas!
P.S.S.S. Loved the Halloween decor!

marianne S.

Very busy when we arrived, and after we ate we know why!! Staff was as attentive as they could be with the crowd, very sweet server even under pressure and fast. You know me, I was very happy they had Pepsi on the fountain, but cans of Coke and Diet Coke! The cheese sticks.were fantastic light and chewy, crispy, cheesey garlic goodness. Sauce served was very fresh and a.perfect pairing. The star was the Taco Pizza, I could only eat one piece! The best taco pizza I have had...and I have had many. I likeD the base is beans then meat cheese and topped with tomatoes, lettuce and I think a bag of taco flavored chips and the taco sauce and sour cream on the side , so you are in control. Beautiful view on the river and look forward to trying all.of the menu.

Ed O.

Friendly staff, clean facility, and a nice view from the deck. Good pizza, cold beer. They do not accept credit cards but there is an ATM onsite. I was here on a Friday at sunset and was seated right away. Our server Macie was great! The riverboat going by played a song on the steam whistle calliope! The owner also stopped by to make sure we were satisfied. Very impressed. Small cheese pizza and four beers was $30 even.

Silke M.

The food is great at a reasonable price. From their panoramic windows and porch you have a fantastic view of the river. We watched the sun go down during our last visit.☀️