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On the River Tavern is a vibrant riverside restaurant located right on the Morrison Channel of the SJ River in St. Joseph, Michigan. Pull up with your boat, or sit back check out the river life! Patio bar overlooks the river with room for private parties of up to 50. Live music, scratch items (all soups, NE Clam Chowder), meaty wings, great burgers, delicious sandwiches (including perch), 16 beers on tap and a full bar! Adjacent is Mo’s Cigar Bar, housed in the circa 1900 fishing station settled by Mollhagen in 1853! Walk-in humidor, cozy lounge and river patio. Come relax and enjoy the St. Joseph River!
Lively bar & eatery for classic pub fare, local craft beers, cocktails & a deck with river views.
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 600 Fishermans Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 983-6878
Website: https://sjotr.com/?utm_source=google
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Reviews
Steven McHugh
what a great place!!! On the River Tavern hit the spot and the food looked as brilliant as it tasted!! We enjoyed a chill vibe and who would of though we’d walk under a Jimmy Buffett sign entering their outside area the day after he passed!! All meant to be!! A paradise and a 5’o clock somewhere can be found here and the live music made the night even better as me and my daughter danced the dinner away!! We enjoyed a burger, the taco salad and boats passing by the marina’s as we indulged and we promise to be back for more next summer season!!!
… moreCathy Morris
We really liked this place, but everyone had to wait over an hour for their food. They offer a nice variety of bar food and also a huge menu of “adult” teas. We had the ArniePalmer and the Hawaiian. Everyone that tried a flavor loved them. They have a cool inside bar area as well as a great outside space on the water. Our wait staff was friendly and definately over worked. The onion rings are yummy!
… moreNick DeKoff
Amazing place forngreat drinks, great food and incredible live music. Also – the cigar bar is epic!
… moreChelsea Summers
The nacho burger is the best ever, and so are their Moscow mules. Julie is amazing at her job and always makes sure we are well taken care of! Thank you.
… moreGlen Head
I found great treasure on the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph, Michigan…Tavern On The River.
When you walk in, you get feeling you are walking into a joint in the Florida Keys. It’s freshly painted and cleaned up, and it’s ready to please locals and tourists alike. You’ll find plenty of tables right on the river’s edge. It’s a fantastic spot!
As the 2-man band set up on the dockside stage near the new outdoor bar, we grabbed a couple of brews and started in on the Snack Basket appetizer (Picture a charcuterie basket, instead of charcuterie board.) It had a variety of rarities not found in Southwest Michigan, such as deep fried Shishito peppers, which were not breaded and carried a touch of spicy kick. The house-made garlic Cornichon pickles were also excellent and something I had not had before. The basket had several delightful cheeses, including a fantastic feta that crumbled like feta, yet had a velvety smoothness to it. It’s mild saltiness and creaminess cooled my tongue from the zip of the Shishitos.
Reading the menu to order the Greek Salad, I learned that the delicious Feta cheese is from Kourellas, one the premier dairy companies in Greece widely known for top quality organic ingredients for the Mediterranean diet. I was impressed with the Greek Vinaigrette, which didn’t have a dominant vinegar bite that I often find in vinaigrettes. We added grilled chicken to the salad for only $4 more, but you can also add crispy chicken, shaved ribeye or choose shrimp to stick with Mediterranean cuisine.
For its pizza, Tavern on the River makes a fermented dough that takes 36 hours to ready (according to the owner, Jordan), and it is cooked to perfection. The bottom and edges were crispy, but the center was soft with a little chew. The longer fermentation process enriches both the structure and taste of the dough.
“Do you like spicy?” Check out the chicken sandwich called Nashville Hot. This sandwich isn’t for people who say `I like it a little spicy.’” If you can’t handle the heat, don’t order the Nashville Hot from the Tavern on the River kitchen! It was BLAZZIN’ HOT and I LOVED IT!! It is hands-down my new favorite sandwich in St. Joseph. The chicken was so juicy from the buttermilk brine and had an excellent fried crisp. Sweet Hottie pickles, crunchy slaw, lettuce, tomato, and Louisiana mayonnaise awaited their crown…Nashville Hot sauce made with roasted red Fresno peppers. Jesus himself would order this over the Chick-Fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Lol
Bring the whole gang, it is very family friendly place.
… moreWhen you walk in, you get feeling you are walking into a joint in the Florida Keys. It’s freshly painted and cleaned up, and it’s ready to please locals and tourists alike. You’ll find plenty of tables right on the river’s edge. It’s a fantastic spot!
As the 2-man band set up on the dockside stage near the new outdoor bar, we grabbed a couple of brews and started in on the Snack Basket appetizer (Picture a charcuterie basket, instead of charcuterie board.) It had a variety of rarities not found in Southwest Michigan, such as deep fried Shishito peppers, which were not breaded and carried a touch of spicy kick. The house-made garlic Cornichon pickles were also excellent and something I had not had before. The basket had several delightful cheeses, including a fantastic feta that crumbled like feta, yet had a velvety smoothness to it. It’s mild saltiness and creaminess cooled my tongue from the zip of the Shishitos.
Reading the menu to order the Greek Salad, I learned that the delicious Feta cheese is from Kourellas, one the premier dairy companies in Greece widely known for top quality organic ingredients for the Mediterranean diet. I was impressed with the Greek Vinaigrette, which didn’t have a dominant vinegar bite that I often find in vinaigrettes. We added grilled chicken to the salad for only $4 more, but you can also add crispy chicken, shaved ribeye or choose shrimp to stick with Mediterranean cuisine.
For its pizza, Tavern on the River makes a fermented dough that takes 36 hours to ready (according to the owner, Jordan), and it is cooked to perfection. The bottom and edges were crispy, but the center was soft with a little chew. The longer fermentation process enriches both the structure and taste of the dough.
“Do you like spicy?” Check out the chicken sandwich called Nashville Hot. This sandwich isn’t for people who say `I like it a little spicy.’” If you can’t handle the heat, don’t order the Nashville Hot from the Tavern on the River kitchen! It was BLAZZIN’ HOT and I LOVED IT!! It is hands-down my new favorite sandwich in St. Joseph. The chicken was so juicy from the buttermilk brine and had an excellent fried crisp. Sweet Hottie pickles, crunchy slaw, lettuce, tomato, and Louisiana mayonnaise awaited their crown…Nashville Hot sauce made with roasted red Fresno peppers. Jesus himself would order this over the Chick-Fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Lol
Bring the whole gang, it is very family friendly place.
Taylor Else
Kate, Brian and Rob were great. The food and drinks were awesome. The buffalo chicken sandwich is the best. The drinks were great and a huge drink selection to pick from. We sat outside on the patio and was very comfortable. We will definitely be back.
… moreAmy J
We didn’t eat but the staff was solid and the drinks cheap. DJ alot fun Friday nights.
… moreMegan Holden
Awesome hometown “dive” / relaxed bar with live music and great fully stocked bar, ample selection and great prices. Great service and fun energy. Love this cute riverside bar in St Joe/ Benton Harbor area.
… moreHayden Keiser
The $1.00 wings on Thursday are some of the best in town! You can order 6 per flavor and they have a great variety of choices. During the summer, this is a perfect spot to pull up from the water or land and grab a bite to eat.
… moreGary Cornes
Just had appetizer and beers but sat out on deck. Was great, quick and good service, shrimps were great.
Well, 11 months later, back again. As before “Great food and ambiance”. Had the shrimp and perch basket with onion rings. Fantastic. 50 bucks got 4 beers, shrimp appetizer, perch basket and fish and chips basket. All great.
… moreWell, 11 months later, back again. As before “Great food and ambiance”. Had the shrimp and perch basket with onion rings. Fantastic. 50 bucks got 4 beers, shrimp appetizer, perch basket and fish and chips basket. All great.