River Club – American
Perched along the water’s edge, River Club invites guests into a vibrant social sanctuary where the air is thick with the scent of wood-smoke and Mediterranean spices. The table becomes a canvas of bold textures and colors, from the crunch of golden papas bravas and the velvety richness of whipped labneh to the decadent salt of Jamón Iberico and playful, effervescent bursts of caviar. It is a place where traditional Levantine and Spanish flavors are reimagined with modern flair, encouraging long, sun-drenched afternoons of shared plates and effortless elegance.
3000, K Street Northwest +12029613777 https://www.riverclubdc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at River Club
Dairy-Free at River Club
River Club in Washington has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Con Tomate, Short Rib Estofado and Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at River Club
River Club in Washington has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Short Rib Estofado, Jamón Iberico Bellota and 14 Oz NY Strip Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at River Club
River Club in Washington has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Char Grilled Shrimp, Caviar Pop and Whipped Labneh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at River Club
River Club in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Char Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Half Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at River Club
River Club in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 14 Oz NY Strip Steak and Rossini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at River Club
River Club in Washington has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Con Tomate, Hummus and Grilled Ciabatta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at River Club
River Club in Washington has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whipped Labneh, Pan Con Tomate and Mujadara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at River Club
River Club in Washington has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Char Grilled Shrimp, Roasted Half Chicken and Grilled Ciabatta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at River Club
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Confit Lamb Belly Add-on | 40.4 g | 49.5 g |
| Roasted Half Chicken | 29.3 g | 41.8 g |
| Roasted Burrata | 85.3 g | 36 g |
| Short Rib Estofado | 32.3 g | 34.2 g |
| Smoked Lamb Belly | 17.2 g | 34.1 g |
| Salted Chocolate Tart | 50.5 g | 30.1 g |
| Fattoush | 137.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Char Grilled Shrimp | 5.5 g | 28.4 g |
| Pan Con Tomate | 46.2 g | 26.9 g |
| Tuna Crudo | 38.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| 14 Oz NY Strip Steak | 16.4 g | 19.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Plates
- Pan Con Tomate - $14: Heirloom tomato, arbequina olive oil, 5 year sherry vinegar, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Lamb Belly Arancini - $13: Pecorino, smoked lamb belly, calabrian chili aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papas Bravas - $14: Saffron aioli, chile threads, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Labneh - $15: Mint oil, preserved lemon, zaatar, pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush - $12: Romaine, parsley, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry bomb tomatoes, pomegranate, pita croutons, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Cucumber Salad - $16: Red onion, eggplant tahina, lemon vinaigrette, mint, dill, zaatar, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $14: Zaatar, arbequina evoo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mujadara - $14: Basmati rice, lentils, lebanese 7 spice, tzatziki, crispy onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón Iberico Bellota - $22: 4 year aged, acorn fed, cured spanish ham Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Caviar
- Caviar Pop - $25: Baked pita, lemon, butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caviar Cart Service - $265: 1oz tin osetra malossol, baked pita, lemon wedges, butter, 2 glasses Veuve Cliquot, 2 shots Chilled Belvedere Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Char Grilled Shrimp - $16: Zhoug marinade, hummus, charred lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Chicken - $16: Bell pepper mostarda, charred lemon served on saffron rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Lamb Belly - $17: Harissa honey, shishito peppers, pistachio-coconut dukkah Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Kefta - $20: Yogurt, harissa aioli, mint + pea salad Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Medium Plates
- Wagyu Beef Carpaccio - $38: Top-eye round, artichoke aioli, truffle vinaigrette, cherry bomb tomatoes, basil, 24-month parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Crudo - $25: Hamachi, artichoke aioli, piquillo pepper vinaigrette, pickled fresno, red onion, cilantro, fried capers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Burrata - $30: Skillet roasted mushrooms, hot burrata, winter truffle, parmesan, herbs, house focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns Al Ajillo - $28: Guindilla peppers, garlic, manzanilla sherry, arbequina olive oil, parsley, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ'd Carrots - $23: Whipped tahina, carob molasses, smoked almonds, lemon, chili crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Cavolo Nero - $21: Lacinato kale, castelfranco radicchio, blood orange, honey, smoked almonds, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Signatures
- 14 Oz NY Strip Steak - $63: Grass fed beef, chermoula, RC steak salt Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Estofado - $45: Manchengo pomme puree, roasted peppers, charred onions, pimenton jus, parsley salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Limone - $29: Sorrento lemon crema, shallots, 18 month parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Half Chicken - $32: Cipollini onions, marble potatoes, cherry tomatoes, herbed pan jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Black Bass - $39: Almond + hazelnut muhammara, bulgur wheat, garlic caper aioli, smoked kalamata olive, crispy leeks Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Gnocchi Diavolo - $48: Squid ink gnocchi, oven roasted tomatoes, salsa diavolo, basil, meyer lemon, samphire Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
For the Table
- Branzino Bilbaína - $78: Whole branzino, arbequina olive oil, garlic, guindilla pepper, manzanilla sherry wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Smoked Lamb Shoulder - $89: Lamb fat batatas harra, olives, cilantro gremolata Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Basque Cheesecake - $16: Pedro ximenez caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Panna Cotta Di Cocco - $14: Coconut milk, basil, raspberry pearls Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Opera Cake - $16: Buttercream, dark chocolate, espresso liqueur, almond nougat, almond pralines Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Salted Chocolate Tart - $14: Dark chocolate ganache, pistachio crumble, cream chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Her Majesty Cocktail - $18: Empress gin, planteray 3 stars, creme de violette, cointreau, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Peach Street Cocktail - $14: Bourbon, mathilde peche, lemon, vanilla, white peach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Farid's Spritz - $18: Tequila, cucumber, mint, lime, sparkling water, arak Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Rossini - $14: Sparkling brut, strawberry, basil eau de vie Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $6
- Mexican Coke - $6
- Almaza Beer - $9: Pilsner, Lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Sides
- Grilled Ciabatta - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Confit Lamb Belly Add-on - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about River Club
- Is River Club dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. River Club has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Con Tomate, Short Rib Estofado and Hummus.
- What can I eat at River Club on a dairy-free diet?
- Pan Con Tomate, Short Rib Estofado and Hummus carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does River Club have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pan Con Tomate and Hummus.
- Is River Club gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at River Club?
- Confit Lamb Belly Add-on, at roughly 49.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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