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The Riverside

9-11 Charoenrat Road, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
66 53 243 239
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Ranked #123 of 982 restaurants in Chiang Mai
Price range: INR273 - INR820
Cuisines: Thai, International
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Sunderland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We ate here twice on our recent visit. Again, as in previous visits, service was attentive and food was good. It was pretty busy both times but didn't wait for service or food. Well priced in our opinion too.

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See 10 more reviews by lushlynds2506 for Chiang Mai
Singapore, null, Singapore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Admittedly, the food was not bad but really overpriced for the quality of it. You can get similar quality food for a lower price nearby. Service was terrible (I'm an Asian btw), sadly there was a distinct preferential treatment towards the whites. Waitress was rude, waiter swiped your things away from the table because it was easier for them to... More

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Rockingham, Australia
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3 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A fantastic place to go for a quite relaxing lunch by the river or you can go there for dinner on the boat and have a 2 hour cruise on the Ping River at no extra cost. We went there several times and the food was excellent value for money, the fried snake fish and tilapia are a must. The... More

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See 3 more reviews by Cliff W for Chiang Mai
Kansas City, Kansas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I can't tell you any more about the whole fried tilapia other than it came with fried Thai basil and a sauce that could make an old army boot taste good. Don't miss out on this one. Tables available on the river offer a unique scenic view of the city.

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See 2 more reviews by Mike P for Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

On your travel in Chiag Mai, you should be plan 1 night out for a nice meal and great in music. The Riverside is great for this, nice cool breach from the river and relaxing location.

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Ashmore, Australia
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We had been out all day and we were exhausted, we were only staying up the road so we thought it would be the easiest option for dinner and a few drinks. It was really busy, we did get a table outside, our waitress struggled with our english and bought us an extra beer that we didn't order ( but... More

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See 7 more reviews by BenamyGoldCoastQld for Chiang Mai
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

We were a bit skeptical of this place as half of the menu is gross fried foods and western dishes like burgers and pizza - we hate tourist traps. But we were pleasantly surprised! First we were seated upstairs hit expressed dissapointment about not being on the dock. After having our drinks at our table upstairs, the hostess came up... More

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See 2 more reviews by shirabr for Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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30 reviews 30 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

The Riverside is a landmark venue in Chiang Mai. Set on the banks of the Ping river it is adjacent to Narrawat Bridge and opposite Woralot market. There is also a second site just across the road,opened a few years ago when the lease for part of the riverfront site came to an end. The Thai food is good and... More

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See 22 more reviews by Joe_Lynch_10 for Chiang Mai
London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Recommended to go there by the hotel. Was placed in the waterfall section of the restaurant. Food was okay but nothing exceptional, service amateur level and the live music was okay if you want to listen to classical guitar and senior citizen piano tunes in Thailand. I would say the food was as good it would have been at a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Great atmosphere, great food. lovely location and great live music. must book as it gets very busy! located near goodview restaurant

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