On the River has been serving Brazosport for 34 years. We offer fresh foods prepared in our kitchen, featuring seafood, burgers, steak, salads and sandwiches. We have received many accolades through the years, including being named Top 40 Small Town Cafes in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine, named #1 in Brazosport in seafood, chicken fried steak, desserts, burgers, and other categories. We are famous for our one of a kind coleslaw and skillet cornbread! Come check out the rustic, WWII era buildings that make up the restaurant, and see lots of local history and nostalgia while you’re here.
Enduring local go-to for classic comfort food in laid-back surroundings with vintage decor. Based on 836 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
919 W 2nd St, Freeport, TX 77541
Phone: (979) 233-1352
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Hours
| Wednesday |
11 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
11 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
Christi Clifton
Had a wonderful lunch with the crew at Chiquita. Fried pickles are to die for! The best homemade ranch dressing tho dip them in. We had a range of lunch specials. Shrimp, coleslaw, fries… Wonderful. The shrimp are big and battered delicious! Fried catfish has cornmeal crust, fresh! As my dad would say…”that’s a yellow cat”! I had stopped coming here for a while due to service, but I’m so glad my crew decided on here ….
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Melladee
Wonderful service, great food. Cheyenne, our waitress was very helpful with my dad’s very strict diet. They have a large gluten-free menu. They have grilled options if you don’t want fried food. Very nice atmosphere. I’d give them 10 stars if I could!
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Valerie Walker
Took my family group of 20 here and it was a fantastic experience! They had great food, amazing service, and even catered to my brother who is Gluten Free. Highly recommend! Corn bread was super yummy!
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Chukwuemeka Chukwu
The food was amazing. Took a small bites out of the food in the pick, it looked so good I couldnt help myself xD. Tasted as good as it looked too. The máshed potatoes were awesome and to my suprise, after being traumatizef by so many dry cornbreads, the cornbread in the pick ACTUALLY tasted like bread, almost like cake, except a bit more savory than sweet. The staff was nice, and this meal was satisfying. I cant remeber the name of the dish, but regardless, 10/10 would recommend, if you not sure where to eat in this area of town.
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Matt Motet McCord
I’ve been coming here since 89 and I was born in 87. We spoke with Chris recently and I was able to introduce him to my boy who is Two and will be the six generation of my family that has continued to eat here. Simple easy local food. Not fast food not fine dining, good local diner food with a seafood focus.
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James Reeves
Wife loved the coleslaw and mashed potatoes and the fried shrimp. Peach cobbler was also good
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Gracie Bee
Visited for the first time a few days ago and the food was excellent. The jalapeños cornbread was awesome. Would definitely recommend this place and will definitely return.
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Emilly Shaffer
I cannot express this enough this restaurant was absolutely amazing!!! The food the mozzarella sticks are so good the fried pickles are so good . The coleslaw with corn bread amazing!! The hamburger is melt in your mouth good. I have NEVER had food as good as the food they served. WE WILL BE COMING BACK
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cynthia rodriguez
Love the cornbread and slaw! Waitstaff was amazing, really nice made sure we were ok and had everything we needed, without over crowding us, topped off our drinks. Facility clean. Food good.
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William C
This place was GREAT! The hospitality was astounding. The boudin balls were some of the best we have had. The coleslaw and cornbread served before the meal was a nice and delicious touch. We will definitely be sure to stop by here again in the future.
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