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: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, diabetic, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, tlc, detox, raw-food, alkaline, volumetrics, carnivore, aip, low-fodmap, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood
Currently open
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, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Smoked Lamb Belly Arancini - $13: Pecorino, smoked lamb belly, calabrian chili aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Papas Bravas - $14: Saffron aioli, chile threads, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Whipped Labneh - $15: Mint oil, preserved lemon, zaatar, pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fattoush - $12: Romaine, parsley, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry bomb tomatoes, pomegranate, pita croutons, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Smashed Cucumber Salad - $16: Red onion, eggplant tahina, lemon vinaigrette, mint, dill, zaatar, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Hummus - $14: Zaatar, arbequina evoo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mujadara - $14: Basmati rice, lentils, lebanese 7 spice, tzatziki, crispy onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Jamón Iberico Bellota - $22: 4 year aged, acorn fed, cured spanish ham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Caviar
- Caviar Pop - $25: Baked pita, lemon, butter Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Caviar Cart Service - $265: 1oz tin osetra malossol, baked pita, lemon wedges, butter, 2 glasses Veuve Cliquot, 2 shots Chilled Belvedere Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
From the Grill
- Char Grilled Shrimp - $16: Zhoug marinade, hummus, charred lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Charred Chicken - $16: Bell pepper mostarda, charred lemon served on saffron rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Clean-Eating
- Smoked Lamb Belly - $17: Harissa honey, shishito peppers, pistachio-coconut dukkah Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Atkins
- Wagyu Kefta - $20: Yogurt, harissa aioli, mint + pea salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Medium Plates
- Wagyu Beef Carpaccio - $38: Top-eye round, artichoke aioli, truffle vinaigrette, cherry bomb tomatoes, basil, 24-month parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Tuna Crudo - $25: Hamachi, artichoke aioli, piquillo pepper vinaigrette, pickled fresno, red onion, cilantro, fried capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Burrata - $30: Skillet roasted mushrooms, hot burrata, winter truffle, parmesan, herbs, house focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Prawns Al Ajillo - $28: Guindilla peppers, garlic, manzanilla sherry, arbequina olive oil, parsley, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- BBQ'd Carrots - $23: Whipped tahina, carob molasses, smoked almonds, lemon, chili crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Insalata Cavolo Nero - $21: Lacinato kale, castelfranco radicchio, blood orange, honey, smoked almonds, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Signatures
- 14 Oz NY Strip Steak - $63: Grass fed beef, chermoula, RC steak salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Short Rib Estofado - $45: Manchengo pomme puree, roasted peppers, charred onions, pimenton jus, parsley salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pasta Limone - $29: Sorrento lemon crema, shallots, 18 month parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Half Chicken - $32: Cipollini onions, marble potatoes, cherry tomatoes, herbed pan jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Pan Seared Black Bass - $39: Almond + hazelnut muhammara, bulgur wheat, garlic caper aioli, smoked kalamata olive, crispy leeks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Lobster Gnocchi Diavolo - $48: Squid ink gnocchi, oven roasted tomatoes, salsa diavolo, basil, meyer lemon, samphire Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
For the Table
- Branzino Bilbaína - $78: Whole branzino, arbequina olive oil, garlic, guindilla pepper, manzanilla sherry wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Slow Smoked Lamb Shoulder - $89: Lamb fat batatas harra, olives, cilantro gremolata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Desserts
- Basque Cheesecake - $16: Pedro ximenez caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Panna Cotta Di Cocco - $14: Coconut milk, basil, raspberry pearls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- 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
Beverages
- Her Majesty Cocktail - $18: Empress gin, planteray 3 stars, creme de violette, cointreau, lemon
- Peach Street Cocktail - $14: Bourbon, mathilde peche, lemon, vanilla, white peach
- Farid's Spritz - $18: Tequila, cucumber, mint, lime, sparkling water, arak
- Rossini - $14: Sparkling brut, strawberry, basil eau de vie
- Espresso - $6
- Mexican Coke - $6
- Almaza Beer - $9: Pilsner, Lebanon
Sides
- Grilled Ciabatta - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Confit Lamb Belly Add-on - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free