River Merchant – American
River Merchant serves as a vibrant social hub where the rustic charm of a riverside outpost meets a sophisticated, modern palate. The air is thick with the scent of toasted dough and melted cheese as guests share plates of crispy short rib arancini, golden-brown pierogies, and fire-roasted feta dip. Whether tucked into a cozy corner or gathered around a communal table, diners find a welcoming retreat defined by elevated comfort food and an effortless, convivial energy.
911 North Mantua Street, Kent OH 44240 https://therivermerchantkent.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, low-fat, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, alkaline, raw-food, carnivore, zone, tlc, detox, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its savory steak and beautiful presentation, guests love the welcoming feel that makes this a standout neighborhood addition. Reviewers highlight the professional and helpful service, noting that the staff provides excellent recommendations that enhance the overall dining experience.
Menu
Merchant Bites
- Marinated Olives - $8: Assorted Olives with Garlic & Fresh Herbs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Tree City Tots - $12: Shareable Sweet Tots Served with Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pomme Frites - $12: Served with Ketchup, Sriracha Aioli & Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fire Roasted Feta Dip - $14: Served with Toasted Pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Oven Baked Pretzel Sticks - $14: Three Oven Baked Soft Pretzel Sticks, Served with Beer Cheese & Honey Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breaded Calamari Rings - $16: Fried & Dusted with Parmesan & Served with Marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Short Rib Arancini - $16: Beef Short Rib & Risotto Balls Fried & Topped with Parmesan & Marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pan Seared Pierogies - $16: Cheese Pierogies Sauteed with Savory Apples, Bacon & Onions. Served with Sour Cream Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Flatbreads
- Mozzarella Basil Flatbread - $14: Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Forager Flatbread - $16: Roasted Garlic White Sauce, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Onions. Topped with Goat Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mediterranean Flatbread - $16: Pesto Spread, Feta, Marinated Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze & Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Pulled Pork Flatbread - $18: BBQ Pulled Pork, Shredded Cheddar & Mozzarella, Topped with Crispy Onions & Scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Soups
- Soup du Jour (Small) - $5: Chef's Rotating Selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup du Jour (Large) - $8: Chef's Rotating Selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Wild Mushroom Bisque (Small) - $5: Garnished with Couscous, Quinoa & Garlic Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Wild Mushroom Bisque (Large) - $8: Garnished with Couscous, Quinoa & Garlic Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fire Roasted French Onion - $8: Croutons, Parmesan & Mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Salads
- Classic Caesar - $10: Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Anchovies Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Southwest Salad - $10: Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweetie Peppers, Roasted Corn, Shredded Mozzarella, Tortilla Strips & Southwest Ranch Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad - $10: Mixed Greens, Feta, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumbers, Chopped Olives, Red Onions & Zesty Greek Dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Apple Salad - $10: Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, Sliced Apples, Candied Walnuts, Red Onion & Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Pastas
- Pasta Florentine - $22: Linguine Tossed with Spinach & Roasted Tomatoes. Served over White Sauce & Topped with Grated Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Four Cheese Mac - $22: Oven Baked Campanelle Tossed in a Four Cheese Blend with Bread Crumb Crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pesto Gnocchi - $22: Gnocchi, Spinach & Roasted Tomatoes. Tossed in Pesto Cream Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chipotle Lime Orzo - $26: Roasted Jalapeno & Red Pepper Orzo Topped with Chipotle Lime Sauce & Served with Your Choice of Shrimp or Blackened Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Arthur’s Chicken Sandwich - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Chicken Breast, Cheddar, Bacon, Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato & Avocado Spread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Railway Pulled Pork Sandwich - $18: Toasted Pretzel Bun, Beer Braised Pulled Pork, Memphis Style BBQ Sauce, Apple Slaw & Crispy Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Smash Sandwich - $18: Toasted Artisan Roll, Smashed Vegetable Patty, Hot Pepper Cheese, Avocado Spread, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato & Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Turkey Melt - $18: Toasted Pretzel Bun, Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato & Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prime Rib Cheesesteak - $20: Toasted Artisan Roll, Shaved Prime Rib, Provolone, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Merchant Burger - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Eight Ounce Beef Patty, Cheddar & Bacon. Served with Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato & Pickled Red Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Camburglar - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Eight Ounce Beef Patty, Swiss, Bacon, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Black & Blue Burger - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Blackened Eight Ounce Beef Patty, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon Burger - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Seasoned Salmon Patty, Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Pickled Red Onion & Cajun Tartar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Paprikash - $28: Slow Roasted Chicken, Paprikash Sauce & Spaetzle. Topped with Sour Cream & Paprika Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- French Cut Pork Chop - $28: Grilled Ten Ounce Bone-in Pork Chop Topped with Apple Cherry Chutney. Served with Mashed Red Skin Potatoes & Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Salmon Beurre Blanc - $30: Pan Seared Six Ounce Salmon Filet, Topped with Lemon Beurre Blanc. Served over a Medley of Couscous & Quinoa with Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Charred Lemon & Fresh Mint Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Szechuan Short Rib - $30: Braised Ten Ounce Short Rib Served over Mashed Red Skin Potatoes & Szechuan Green Beans. Topped with Crispy Wonton Strips & Tuxedo Sesame Seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Au Poivre - $36: Ten Ounce Prime Angus Strip Topped with Au Poivre & Wild Mushrooms. Served with Mashed Red Skin Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sides & Additions
- Frites - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Apple Slaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mashed Red Skins - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sweet Potato Tots - $6: Served with Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Green Beans - $6: Sauteed in Szechaun Sauce or Garlic Oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts - $8: Sauteed in Bacon Fat & Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Shrimp (5) - $8: Protein Addition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Beer Braised Pulled Pork - $8: Protein Addition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Grilled or Blackened Chicken - $8: Protein Addition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Angus Steak - $14: Protein Addition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seared Salmon Filet - $14: Protein Addition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Kids
- Kids Cheese Burger - $12: Served with a choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Linguine - $10: Choice of Marinara or Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $10: Served with a choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Cheese Pizza - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Classic Creme Brulee - $8: Topped with Strawberries & Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peppermint Cheesecake - $10: Topped with Peppermint Powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $10: Topped with Cocoa Espresso Powder & Shaved Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Red Velvet Cake - $10: Topped with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings & Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Lava Cakes - $12: Topped with Vanilla Icing, Fresh Strawberries & Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian