River Roast Menu (Update 2025)

River Roast is a top-rated American restaurant located on 315 N La Salle Dr in Chicago, IL. This venue offers a variety of dining experiences, from casual brunch to elegant dinner, with options for Pescatarian, Vegan, and limited Vegetarian diets. The menu boasts dishes like the flavorful roast chicken, juicy steak, and delicious burgers. Customers have praised the generous portion sizes and attentive service, making it a great spot for groups and families. The ambiance includes live music and a picturesque view of the Chicago River, adding to the overall dining experience. Additionally, River Roast offers valet parking, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials. Whether you're looking for a relaxing evening by the water or a lively dining experience, River Roast has something for everyone.

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Rishi Tea

Earl Grey

$2.00

Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water.

$3.00

Mac & Cheese

Fontina, Cheddar, Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs

$15.00

Cauliflower

Chili Crisp, Toasted Almonds, Scallions

$13.00

Baked Beans

Baked beans with smoked pork

$10.00

Broccoli

Lemon, parmesan

$10.00

Croquettes

Deep fried potato and bacon croquettes. Per order

$10.00

Grits

Stone Ground, Black Pepper Pecorino

$10.00

Mac And Cheese

$11.00

Brussels Sprouts

Apple Vinaigrette, Crispy Prosciutto, Dried Cherries

$12.00

Collard Greens

Pork, Smoked Maldon Salt

$12.00

Carrots And Dirt

Baby Carrots, Pumpernickel, Black Garlic, Goat Cheese, Aged Balsamic

$13.00

Sweet Potato Mash

Toasted Marshmellow, Candied Pecan

$10.00

Mushrooms

Fine Herbs

$13.00

Broccolini

Charred, Cured Lemon, Chili

$13.00

Street Corn

Lime crema, Tajin, Cilantro

$14.00

Pasta Salad

Sundried tomatoes, red onion, roasted red pepper, basil pesto, olives

$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Nueske Ham and Pickled Shallots

$12.00

Roast Beets

Avocado, Pistachio, Pickled Peppers, Scallions

$10.00

Charred Green Beans

Smoked Tomato, Prosciutto Vinaigrette, Crispy Shallots

$14.00

RR Potatoes

Crispy Fried, Red Wine Vinaigrette

$13.00

Sugar Snap Peas

Ramp pesto, shaved radish, mint

$10.00

Hand Cut Fries

Sea salt, garlic aioli.

$13.00

Sides

Cocktail Kits

Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

Bottle of Rum, Coconut Milk, Pineapple Juice

$40.00

Baileys And Coffee

One bottle of Baileys and lb of freshly ground coffee beans

$40.00

Moscow Mule

Bottle of Vodka, cans Barrett's Ginger Beer, fresh limes

$40.00

The Snoop Dogg

Bottle of Beefeater Gin & Pineapple Juice

$40.00

Bloody Mary

Bottle of Titos Vodka. House made Bloody Mary mix. DIY skewers (calabrese, dill Harvarti, Pepperoncini)

$40.00

The Don Draper

Bottle of house made Old Fashioned, Fresh Orange

$40.00

Arugula Salad

Arugula, Roast Butternut Squash, Golden Raisins, Toasted Pepitas, Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

$16.00

Kale And Cauliflower Salad

Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Roasted Cauliflower, Almonds, Pecorino, Black Garlic Dressing

$16.00

CBR Salad

Cheddar, Bacon, Ranch, Corn, Tomatoes, Radish, Chopped Romaine

$18.00

Cauliflower Salad

Mixed Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Fried Cauliflower, Parmesan, Black Garlic Vinaigrette

$16.00

Crispy Chicken Salad

Romaine, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Radish, Red Onion, Corn with Ranch Dressing and topped with Crispy Fried Chicken

$16.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Mint Chutney, Arugula, Pistachio Crumb

$18.00

Shaved Salad

Arugula, Asparagus, Fennel, Radish, Carrot, Snap Peas, Chervil, Orange, Creamy Citrus Vinaigrette

$16.00

Baby Kale Caesar

Baby Black Kale, Brioche Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, House Creamy Caesar Dressing

$16.00

BLT Wedge

Baby iceberg, confit tomato, pickled red onion, bacon, blue cheese dressing.

$16.00

Beet Salad

Roasted Beets over Mixed Greens, Candied Pistachios, Goat Cheese, and a Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette

$16.00

RR Chopped

Romaine, Feta Cheese, Roasted Pepper Onion Relish, Olive, Tomato, Red Wine Vinaigrette

$18.00

House Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, red wine vinaigrette.

$12.00

Pear Salad

Mixed greens, candied walnuts, pears, blue cheese crumbles, sweet balsamic vinaigrette.

$18.00

Salads

Beer

Half Acre Tome Hazy Pale Ale ( Pack)

$12.00

Metropolitan Krankshaft pack

$7.00

Around The Bend Vera Pistachio Cream Ale oz ( Pack)

$12.00

Miller High Life oz ( Pack)

$12.00

Stella Artois oz ( Pack)

$7.00

Very Very Far pck

$12.00

Hamburger

$5.00

Grilled Cheese

$5.00

Pasta

With red sauce or butter

$5.00

Cheeseburger

$5.00

Kids Menu

Burgers

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Sriracha Pickle, Spicy Remoulade, Butter Lettuce

$20.00

Lobster Burger

Smashed Avocado, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun

$23.00

Boar Sloppy Joe

Wild Boar, Brown Sugar, Onions, Pickles, Yellow Mustard

$17.00

Pub Burger

Double Patties, Caramelized Onion, Local Blue Cheese, Arugula, Steak Sauce, Brioche

$18.00

RR Burger

Double Patties, Caramelized Onion, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, American Cheese, Island

$21.00

Ruben Sandwich

Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut,Thousand Island Dressing, Marbled Rye

$16.00

Beet Salad

Mixed greens, roasted beets, candied pistachio, goat cheese, citrus champagne vinaigrette.

$20.00

Smokehouse Chili

Smoked Striploin, Kidney Beans, Diced Tomato, Poblano, Sour Cream, Cheddar, Chives

$12.00

Cauliflower Salad

Mixed Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Fried Cauliflower, Parmesan, Black Garlic Vinaigrette

$16.00

Golden Gobbets

Seasoned fried chicken, honey.

$15.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Certified Vegan. Certified gluten free. No preservatives. Non-GMO Project verified.

$16.00

Steak Sandwich

NY strip steak, truffle aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, French roll.

$24.00

Pork Belly Bites

Jalapeno jelly, pickled fresno, cilantro.

$17.00

Pork Tenderloin

Brined pork tenderloin with house sauerkraut, pickled apples, and apple nage.

$26.00

Burrata

Burrata with pomegranate vinaigrette, Prosciutto di Parma, apple butter, and grilled sourdough.

$23.00

Shrimp And Crab Toast

Avocado, shrimp mousse, brioche.

$19.00

Mushroom Pot Pie

House cream of mushroom, roasted cremini, shimegi, flaky crust.

$23.00

RR Burger

Double patties, caramelized onion, bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, island dressing, brioche bun.Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information.

$21.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried chicken, sriracha pickle, spicy remoulade, butter lettuce, brioche bun.

$20.00

Meatballs

Ground Pork, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Gnocchi, Giardiniera

$20.00

Steak Frites

oz roast beef, hand-cut fries, garlic aioli

$40.00

CBR Salad

Cheddar, Bacon, Ranch Corn, Tomatoes, Radish and Chopped Romaine

$18.00

Chicken Pot Pie

Smoked pulled chicken, carrots, peas, flaky crust.

$24.00

Soup Of The Day

$10.00

House

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, red wine vinaigrette.

$12.00

RR Chopped Salad

Romaine, feta cheese, roasted pepper onion relish, olives, red wine vinaigrette.

$18.00

Half Roasted Chicken

Apple wood smoked, RR potatoes.

$30.00

Grilled Octopus

Piquillo Coulis, Charred Scallions, Cucumber Salad, Basil Oil

$25.00

Half Branzino

Salsa verde, seasonal vegetables, charred lemon.

$30.00

Grilled Chicken B.L.T.A

Avocado, heirloom tomato, bib lettuce, herb aioli, sourdough.

$21.00

Fish Sandwich

Beer Battered and Fried Cod, tartar sauce, bibb lettuce, tomato, brioche hoagie.

$22.00

Market Lunch

Bowls & Pots

Vegetable Pot Pie

Seasonal Vegetables, Flaky Crust

$18.00

Chicken Pot Pie

Mushroom, Pea, Pearl Onion, Flaky Crust

$18.00

Hangover Soup

Pork Shoulder, Dried Chili, Herbs, Hominy, Lime

$8.00

Cream Of Chicken Soup

Pulled Chicken, Wild Rice, Veggies

$8.00

Smoked Beef Chili

Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Scallions

$8.00

Chocolate Cake

Fudge icing, chocolate sauce w/ shaved white chocolate

$14.00

Carrot Cake

Carrot and parsnip cake, cream cheese icing, fried carrot shavings, cinnamon & sugar.

$14.00

Key Lime Pie

Key lime, classic graham cracker crust, torched meringue.

$13.00

Dessert

Roasts

Prime Rib

oz . Au Jus, horseradish cream

$48.00

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

smoked pork tenderloins with apple mostarda

$38.00

Stuffed Poblano

Black Bean and Corn Stuffed, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Spicy Avocado Puree

$26.00

Whole Fish

Fire Roasted, Salsa Verde, Tomatoes & Herbs

$49.00

Short Rib

oz smoked and braised beef shortrib, pickled pepper relish, white corn grits, Red Eye BBQ sauce

$44.00

Roast Beef

oz. Local, Slow & Tender

$71.00

Pork Porterhouse

Cider Brined and Apple Wood Smoked, House Sauerkraut, Pickled Apples, Apple Nage

$47.00

oz Porterhousee

served with porcini butter

$65.00

Roasted Delicatta Squash

Wild Rice, Cranberry & Apple Stuffing, Butternut Squash Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Sage Vinaigrette

$24.00

"Roast Of The Month" Smoked Turkey Leg

Yogurt Marinated, Spicy Nduja Tomato Braised, Garam Masala, Herb-Onion Salad, Mint Chutney

$42.00

Fish Fry (oz)

Battered and Fried Cod, Hand-Cut Fries, House Pickles,Remoulade

$39.00

Pork Shank

Braised Pork Shank, Stewed Lentils and Cabbage

$24.00

Beef Pot Roast

Root Vegetables, Pearl Onions, White Corn Grits

$45.00

Roasted Squash

Roasted Squash with Wild Rice, Cranberry, and Apple Stuffing, Butternut Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Sage Vinaigrette

$26.00

St. Louis Style Spare Rib

full slab of spare ribs

$35.00

Roasted Chicken

Whole, Apple Wood Smoked, RR Potatoes

$52.00

Coq Au Vin

Red Wine Braised Chicken, Bacon Lardons, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Fingerling Potato

$40.00

Korean Short Ribs

soy ginger marinated beef short ribs

$55.00

Berkshire Pork Chop

oz. Berkshire pork chop

$35.00

Vidalia Onion

Red Quinoa Stuffing, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Seasonal Veggies

$26.00

Half Pork Shank

Cured and Braised Pork Shank, Cider Braised Collard Greens

$25.00

Half Roasted Chicken

Apple wood smoked, RR potatoes.

$30.00

oz Roast Ny Strip

oz NY strip with red wine Bordelaise sauce.

$107.00

Grilled Pork Porterhouse

Tender, brined pork porterhouse with house sauerkraut and apple nage.

$46.00

Half Roasted Branzino

Salsa verde, seasonal vegetables, charred lemon.

$30.00

Oz NY Strip

Generous oz NY strip with red wine Bordelaise sauce.

$74.00

Whole Roasted Branzino

Salsa verde, seasonal vegetables, charred lemon.

$51.00

Pork Tenderloin

Cider brined & apple wood smoked, house sauerkraut, pickled apples, apple nage.Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information.

$26.00

Pork Schnitzel

Brined pork loin with grilled cucumber salad and apple butter.

$44.00

Whole Roasted Chicken

Apple wood smoked, RR potatoes.

$51.00

Roasted Delicata Squash

Delicata squash with wild rice, cranberry and apple stuffing, butternut squash puree, seasonal vegetables, and sage vinaigrette.

$28.00

Pinot Noir

$20.00

Bottle of Wine

Bites & Boards

Mussels

Tomato, Bacon, Calabrian Chili, Grilled Sour Dough Bread

$18.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Harissa, Lemon Yogurt

$12.00

Grilled Octopus

Cucumber, Knob Onion, Sweet Pepper

$26.00

House Pickles

Seasonal Jar

$7.00

Pork Belly Bites

Fried Pork Belly, Jalapeno Jelly, Pickled Fresno, Cilantro

$17.00

Tomato Soup

Chicken stock with puree tomatoes and brioche croutons (oz)

$12.00

Shrimp And Crab Toast

Avocado, Shrimp Mousse, Fried Brioche

$16.00

Smokehouse Chili

Smoked Strip Loin, Tomato, Poblano, Kidney Bean, Sour Cream, Cheddar

$12.00

Golden Gobbets

Seasoned Fried Chicken, Honey

$14.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Parmesan Crust, Grilled Sourdough

$16.00

Cheese

Chef's Selection of Artisan Cheeses with Honeycomb, Fruit Preserves, Toasted Sourdough

$23.00

Mushroom Toast

Roasted Shimeji Mushrooms, Scallions, Herb Aioli

$14.00

Meatballs

Arrabbiata, Ricotta Gnocchi, Giardiniera

$18.00

Charcuterie

Chef's Selection of Local & Housemade Charcuterie, Pickles, Fruit Preserves, Mustard, Toasted Sourdough.

$28.00

Burrata

Melon, Prosciutto, Watercress

$22.00

Shrimp & Crab Toast

Avocado, shrimp mousse, brioche.

$19.00

Grilled Chicken B.L.T.A

Avocado, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, herb aioli, grilled chicken, sourdough.

$21.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy chicken breast, sriracha pickle, spicy remoulade, butter lettuce on a brioche bun.

$20.00

Lucy Mushroom

Mushroom duxelles, swiss, and white cheddar stuffed beef patty, bibb lettuce, A aioli, pickles, brioche bun.

$22.00

Steak Sandwich

Shaved NY Strip, truffle aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese.

$24.00

RR Burger

Double patties, caramelized onion, bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, island dressing, brioche bun.Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information.

$21.00

Veggie Burger

Black bean & farro patty, bibb lettuce, red onion, tomato, chipotle aioli, brioche bun.Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information.

$19.00

Sandwiches