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: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, aip, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Labneh - $15: Mint oil, preserved lemon, zaatar, pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush - $12: Romaine, parsley, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry bomb tomatoes, pomegranate, pita croutons, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Cucumber Salad - $16: Red onion, eggplant tahina, lemon vinaigrette, mint, dill, zaatar, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $14: Zaatar, arbequina evoo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mujadara - $14: Basmati rice, lentils, lebanese 7 spice, tzatziki, crispy onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón Iberico Bellota - $22: 4 year aged, acorn fed, cured spanish ham Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Caviar
- Caviar Pop - $25: Baked pita, lemon, butter Dietary tags: 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: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Char Grilled Shrimp - $16: Zhoug marinade, hummus, charred lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Chicken - $16: Bell pepper mostarda, charred lemon served on saffron rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Lamb Belly - $17: Harissa honey, shishito peppers, pistachio-coconut dukkah Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Kefta - $20: Yogurt, harissa aioli, mint + pea salad 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Burrata - $30: Skillet roasted mushrooms, hot burrata, winter truffle, parmesan, herbs, house focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Cavolo Nero - $21: Lacinato kale, castelfranco radicchio, blood orange, honey, smoked almonds, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Signatures
- 14 Oz NY Strip Steak - $63: Grass fed beef, chermoula, RC steak salt Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Estofado - $45: Manchengo pomme puree, roasted peppers, charred onions, pimenton jus, parsley salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Limone - $29: Sorrento lemon crema, shallots, 18 month parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Gnocchi Diavolo - $48: Squid ink gnocchi, oven roasted tomatoes, salsa diavolo, basil, meyer lemon, samphire Dietary tags: 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: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Basque Cheesecake - $16: Pedro ximenez caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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
- Salted Chocolate Tart - $14: Dark chocolate ganache, pistachio crumble, cream chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Confit Lamb Belly Add-on - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
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