# Gijang brunch restaurant, Cobb salad and fresh ragu pasta: Riverside - By Eunsol (https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-sink/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gijang, Busan - Sponsored: This visit and meal were provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-sink/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@kitchen-sink/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/index.md) ## In short Riverside is an ocean-view Western restaurant in Ilgwang, Gijang, Busan, standing right in front of Sinpyeongso Park. On a weekday morning I ordered the Cobb salad, fresh ragu pasta, a decaf americano and chamomile herbal tea with my mother, and the house-made pancetta in the Cobb salad and the moist, fresh-made ragu pasta were the most memorable. Between window seats and a private room, Riverside suits dates and blind dates as easily as a family meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan — right in front of Sinpyeongso Park - **What we ordered**: Cobb salad, fresh ragu pasta, decaf americano, chamomile herbal tea - **Menu range**: Meat dishes such as sirloin flap steak; ragu pasta, scallop aglio e olio, spinach shrimp risotto; ragu pizza and margherita - **Seating**: Ocean-view window seats, outdoor tables, a private room, and high chairs for children - **Parking**: Plenty of parking space - **Recognition**: Listed in the 2025 and 2026 Blue Ribbon Survey, featured in a food travel guide *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Main photo of Riverside, a Western restaurant in Ilgwang, Gijang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-01-ktq7p-1200.webp) ## Where is Riverside in Ilgwang, Gijang? Riverside is a Blue Ribbon-listed restaurant located right in front of Sinpyeongso Park in Ilgwang, Gijang. It's an ocean-view restaurant situated directly across from the park. ![Exterior of Riverside in front of Sinpyeongso Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-02-1g4ke-966.webp) ![Ocean view of Ilgwang sea from Riverside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-03-x4l9i-966.webp) I had no idea Ilgwang had such a stylish Western restaurant! Even though I visited on a weekday morning, there were already plenty of guests enjoying brunch. ![Interior of Riverside with weekday morning brunch guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-04-lncd7-966.webp) On a nice day like this, it would be lovely to enjoy a meal at one of the outdoor tables. ![Outdoor table seating at Riverside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-05-dogzv-966.webp) It's been listed in the Blue Ribbon Survey for both 2025 and 2026 and featured in a food travel guide, so you can visit with confidence. ![Blue Ribbon Survey listing marker](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-06-1cuwd-966.webp) ## Is Riverside good for a date or a blind date? Riverside seems like exactly the kind of place you'd want for a meal on a blind date or a date in Ilgwang. I really had no idea a restaurant with this much atmosphere existed here. ![Riverside's dining hall with a date-friendly atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-07-g8lrq-966.webp) What impressed me most was how kind and professional the staff were. ![Table setting in Riverside's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-08-zr06c-m-966.webp) ## Private room, window seats and high chairs at Riverside There's a private room available for those who want to dine privately, so it's also a good spot for family gatherings or wedding invitation meetups. ![Riverside's private room for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-09-cogue-966.webp) There are also window seats set up for those who want to dine while looking out at the ocean view of Ilgwang, Gijang, ![Window seat overlooking the Ilgwang sea](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-10-14fy2-966.webp) and kids' chairs/baby chairs are ready for those visiting with children. ![Kids' chair for dining with children](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-11-gtsby-966.webp) ## Riverside's menu and what we ordered for brunch Riverside, a well-known Western restaurant in Ilgwang, Gijang, has meat dishes like sirloin flap steak, and ![살치살스테이크가 적힌 리버사이드 메뉴판](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-12-1svr7-966.webp) ![Pasta and risotto menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-13-168l2-966.webp) pasta and risotto dishes like ragu pasta, scallop aglio e olio, and spinach shrimp risotto, and ![Ragu pizza and margherita pizza menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-14-m6u6b-966.webp) even pizzas like ragu pizza and margherita. My mom and I ordered the "cobb salad," "fresh ragu pasta," "decaf americano," and "chamomile herbal tea." After soothing our empty stomachs with the savory pre-meal bread, ![Riverside's savory pre-meal bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-15-1h5ow-966.webp) ![A cup of decaf americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-16-ctzki-966.webp) ![A cup of chamomile herbal tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-17-5sof7-966.webp) we whet our appetites with a refreshing decaf americano and a fragrant chamomile tea. ![Table with cobb salad and ragu pasta together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-18-19edp-966.webp) The "ragu pasta" and "cobb salad" we ordered. Even with so many guests, the food was ready faster than expected. They also served a crisp, tangy pickle alongside — that pickle is one of Riverside's charms. ![Crisp, tangy pickle served alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-19-y28oi-966.webp) The savory aroma of the ragu sauce and the pretty colors of the cobb salad. Being a Blue Ribbon restaurant, it looked delicious even before the first bite. ### Cobb salad with house-made pancetta Riverside's cobb salad includes house-made pancetta. Pancetta is pork belly cured with salt and spices, then aged. It has a salty, savory charm with a good balance of fat and lean meat. ![Cobb salad topped with house-made pancetta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-20-1bz95-966.webp) With sweet tomatoes, plump shrimp, corn, and fresh vegetables, it's a dish that catches both health and flavor at once. ![Cobb salad with tomato, shrimp, and corn](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-21-72v6w-966.webp) ### How the fresh ragu pasta tasted Riverside's ragu pasta features a ragu sauce made by sautéing pork and beef in tomato sauce. It's a rich, deeply savory sauce with more depth than a regular tomato sauce. ![Fresh ragu pasta topped with ragu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-22-10b7u-966.webp) Because it's fresh pasta, Riverside's ragu pasta retains a lovely moist texture. The pairing with the ragu sauce is fantastic. ![A forkful of fresh ragu pasta being lifted](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-23-3en6k-966.webp) ## Parking at Riverside and why I'd go back If you're looking for a good restaurant for a date or blind date in Ilgwang, Gijang, Busan, I'd recommend visiting Riverside, a recognized Blue Ribbon restaurant. ![Riverside's spacious parking area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta-24-kf8xh-966.webp) There's spacious parking, so you can visit comfortably. Next time, I'd love to come back with my boyfriend to try the pizza and steak. ## Where it is - Riverside (리버사이드) - 582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 기장군 일광읍 일광로 582-44 1층 - 35.2929293, 129.259635 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EB%B2%84%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C/@35.2929293,129.259635,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-sink/gijang-ilgwang-riverside-cob-salad-ragu-pasta/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt