Cotton At Riverside Mill - Danville

My husband surprised me with a lovely dinner for our 20th anniversary, and it was a wonderful experience. Although they weren't seating guests on the patio, they ensured we had a great view of the Dan River. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and frequently checked in on us. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We started with fried oysters as our appetizer. I ordered the pan-seared chicken served with bok choy and risotto, which my husband ended up enjoying the most!

This venue is an excellent choice for celebrating birthdays (we've done this ourselves), as well as a lovely place to unwind in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a cocktail during happy hour, paired with truffle fries or wings. During our last visit, we noticed some first-time customers who seemed unsure of where the entrance was located. To find it, head to the leafy archway that reads "Riverside Mill" (on the left side of the Cotton building), follow the short path to the glass double doors, ascend the stairs to the next floor, and you'll find them to your right.

I always have a fantastic experience at this restaurant! We were welcomed with warm smiles, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. If you haven't tried the buffalo chicken flatbread or the cheese fries, you absolutely should—they're delicious! I guarantee you won't be disappointed. And the drinks? They are also excellent!

This restaurant is hit or miss, but I do recommend it! Our drinks are always amazing. Appetizers are lovely. Main course is sometimes spectacular and sometimes misses the mark. Absolutely love the view eating on the patio by the river. Will definitely go again. Just wish it was a little more consistent, but it's understandable given the way things are these days. Overall worth it. Staff is always pleasant and attentive as well!

We try to eat at The Cotton when we pass thru on our travels. Today I believe was the best we had. We came in on a Sunday right at lunch time. It was extremely busy with the church crowd but we were quickly seated. We ate off the brunch menu but what was the best was the fried churro's with vanilla ice cream bourbon soaked peaches. We spoke with the GM (Frankie) before we left and he is a super guy Making sure the customer is satisfied. Do yourself a favor and try this place. You will not be disappointed