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Dee
Off the beaten path and perfectly tucked away, Riverside Market is nothing but a true diamond in
the rough. Walking in, it felt instantly familiar - even if it was my first visit. From the people behind
the counter to those just hanging out, everyone was friendly. You could tell everyone had seen each
other there on the regular. The setup is killer - like a friends living room or basement, equipped with
couches for added comfort!
The selection of beers was nothing short of impressive. From pale ales to lagers and everything
in between, there was something fit for everyone!s taste buds. To be honest, I!m not really a beer
drinker and opted for a favorite - hard cider. Since I had already tried a lot of cider brands, I with
something new: McKenzie!s Green Apple. It was tarts and refreshing, but I!d probably go with my
staple brands next time Crispin or Fox Barrel. The Pacific Pear from Fox Barrel is pretty tasty and its
100% natural.
Riverside Market is also a restaurant. Hungrier than usual, I ordered the thin crust margarita pizza.
Aside from the pies, there!s sandwiches and different cafe items. Graham warned that it might take
long for the food, but it came out in under 30 minutes - impressive! Not only that, the pizza was
excellent. Its crust was perfectly crisp and covered with a perfect balance of tomato, basil, and fresh
mozzarella. They didn!t overdo it with the sauce either, which is pretty important on thin crust.
Much more than just a market, it!s easy to understand why Riverside is a local favorite. Go with
a group and have a good time. And when you leave, go with a custom six pack. They!re also
pet-friendly, so your four legged BFF is welcome too!
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Graham
I first heard of Riverside Market from one of my best friends who lives in Fort Lauderdale.
He told me of this hidden place in the heart of the city that was unique and very different.
The first time I had set my eyes on the place, it looked in fact like an old style market place.
However, once you venture inside, it is a very different story. On one side of wall there is
a huge fridge that spans from the front of the restaurant all the way to the back. Inside the
fridge is hundreds of different styles of beers that you can freely take, open, sit down and
relax with. All you have to do is keep all your empty bottles so they can tally up the price
when you are finished. Self service beer = AWESOME!
Well it doesn!t end there, hungry? Why not grab some of the great food they serve there.
One thing I would highly recommend is the BBQ chicken pizza. It!s fresh flavored, thin
crusted and out of this world-a really good pizza. Riverside Market is a awesome hang
out spot to chill with friends, have some beer, enjoy the food and use the free WIFI. Highly
Recommended!
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HoneyRiverside Market is a hidden gem in Fort Lauderdale that all the locals love. It!s like
walking into a Beer Heaven. I love the idea of walking up and grabbing any beer you like,
whenever you!d like. It definitely beats waiting on a bartender. And ladies don!t worry,
there are bottle openers conveniently hanging from the ceiling, which was perfect for me!
Probably one of the best bottled beer selectionsI have seen, which make it a great place
to take your man.
I like wheat beers so I picked up Shocktop!s raspberry beer, which I loved! It was delicious
and light. Since beer gives me that full feeling, I opted to try a cider for my next choice
and I came across Koppaberg!s Pear Cider. Hands down, the best cider I!ve ever tried.
On their menu you can find anything from tacos to sandwiches and even pizza. I ordered the
Reuben sandwich which was pretty filling. Although I!ve had better Reuben sandwiches, I
can!t complain because their sandwich still hit the spot. I will definitely visiting this hangout
spot again in the future. Great recommendation Graham!
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Jenn
Riverside Market is a restaurant that could easily be mistaken for a convenient store. As
soon as I entered, it was busy with it was busy with kids skateboarding and friends just
having a great time. Before I ordered my meal, I walked straight to the refrigerator lined up
with tons of beer from all over the world. I felt so clueless and was thinking that I should
have taken a beer 101 class. I!m not a beer chick but I immediately looked for a fruity beer.
I definitely need some sort of flavor and that!s when I found Wild Blue!s blueberry beer. It
was sweet; the alcohol sneaked up on me, and hit me with an immediate buzz.
My entrée was fish tacos. It was cubed mahi mahi fried to golden perfection mixed with
fresh slaw and it was very tasty. I grabbed a slice of my friends thin crust Margarita pizza
and it was excellent. Simplicity definitely goes a long way with this food. I was surprised not
to see a dessert menu but I!m guessing it will be added on in the future. Overall, this place
is a great hidden gem.
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Lotus
My first impression of the Riverside Market was - WHERE ARE WE? Tucked away in a
neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale is this hidden beer heaven. It looks like a living room
placed in a convenient store. To your left is a wall of beer in a glass fridge that is yours for
the taking (They charge you after) that you can conveniently grab yourself and sit on either
one of the tables to eat or lounge on the sofas. There!s WI-fi, they!re pet friendly and you
have bottle openers dangling from the ceiling.
For the handful of times I!ve been there, I have always shared the BBQ Chicken Pizza with
Graham and I must say it is one of the best pizzas I!ve had! (I!m drooling thinking about it!)
The red onion on top gives it that extra kick. I!m one not to eat the crust, I left not one bit
behind!
To drink, I tried two different ciders that were new to me: The Fox Barrel (Pacific Pear) and
Crispin (Natural Hard Apple Cider). Both very refreshing and complimented the pizza very
well. If you were to ask me which was my favorite between the two: The Crispin! (Apple >
Pear in my book)
My only wish was that it was in my neighborhood!
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Mark
This time it was Graham!s turn to pick The Collective Plate outing spot and he picked
Riverside Market. Knowing Graham I expected the place to have a fair share of focus on
beer and it did. Lets just say a 6”x20” glass fridge filled with 100 or more different types of
beer is something on the list for my own house, when the time comes.
They also served food and I got the Carolina Pulled Pork sandwich. The sandwich came
out pretty quick and looked great. The pork was very tender and flavorful. It was not
covered in sauce but marinated in sauce, as southern style pulled pork should be. The bun
was a bit too crunchy for me and the small pieces made me choke up on the first bite. A little
softer bread and a slice of cheese and it would have been the perfect pulled pork sandwich
to go with whichever beer I was drinking at that time.
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Mo
Riverside Market is a hidden, and I mean hidden, gem. Driving thru a residential
neighborhood to get here, I really thought I was off course until I found this hole in
the wall.
As I pulled up on the gravel parking lot, I sensed the very casual, laid back atmosphere.
There were a few teens with skateboards hanging out on the front porch and a customer
was downing a couple of beers with his friends, along with his trusty best friend, a golden
retriever. This place is beer heaven. The left wall is covered with coolers similar to the
ones found at a convenient store, filled with countless bottles of beer from all over the
world. I was tempted to sing 99 bottles of beer on the wall, except 9,999 bottles of beer
was more fitting, and I definitely would lose count.
Just grab a beer that would satisfy your thirst, and pop open the bottle from one of the many
bottle openers hanging from the ceiling. I tried a He!Brew Origin Pomegranate Ale, which
you can taste the pomegranate, but the beer was too dark for my liking. Riverside Market
is a very chill place and I!m definitely looking forward to my next visit to try the numerous
beers they have available.
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