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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at River Merchant
Dairy-Free at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Slaw, Frites and Green Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Slaw, Frites and Soup du Jour (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Cheese Mac, Fire Roasted French Onion and Wild Mushroom Bisque (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled or Blackened Chicken, Marinated Olives and Short Rib Arancini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled or Blackened Chicken, Marinated Olives and Kids Cheese Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Slaw, Green Beans and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at River Merchant
River Merchant in Kent has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Cheese Mac, Fire Roasted French Onion and Apple Slaw. 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 Merchant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pulled Pork Flatbread | 56.3 g | 78.6 g |
| Prime Rib Cheesesteak | 56 g | 63.9 g |
| Pesto Gnocchi | 54.4 g | 43.8 g |
| Mediterranean Flatbread | 49 g | 39.6 g |
| Grilled or Blackened Chicken | 13.1 g | 38.2 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Forager Flatbread | 87.6 g | 35.2 g |
| Camburglar | 89.1 g | 35.1 g |
| Turkey Melt | 30.2 g | 31.7 g |
| Steak Au Poivre | 19 g | 31.4 g |
| Short Rib Arancini | 4.5 g | 31 g |
| Southwest Salad | 67.3 g | 31 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tree City Tots - $12: Shareable Sweet Tots Served with Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pomme Frites - $12: Served with Ketchup, Sriracha Aioli & Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Roasted Feta Dip - $14: Served with Toasted Pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven Baked Pretzel Sticks - $14: Three Oven Baked Soft Pretzel Sticks, Served with Beer Cheese & Honey Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Calamari Rings - $16: Fried & Dusted with Parmesan & Served with Marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Arancini - $16: Beef Short Rib & Risotto Balls Fried & Topped with Parmesan & Marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Pierogies - $16: Cheese Pierogies Sauteed with Savory Apples, Bacon & Onions. Served with Sour Cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Mozzarella Basil Flatbread - $14: Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Forager Flatbread - $16: Roasted Garlic White Sauce, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Onions. Topped with Goat Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Flatbread - $16: Pesto Spread, Feta, Marinated Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze & Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Flatbread - $18: BBQ Pulled Pork, Shredded Cheddar & Mozzarella, Topped with Crispy Onions & Scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Soup du Jour (Small) - $5: Chef's Rotating Selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup du Jour (Large) - $8: Chef's Rotating Selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Bisque (Small) - $5: Garnished with Couscous, Quinoa & Garlic Oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Bisque (Large) - $8: Garnished with Couscous, Quinoa & Garlic Oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Roasted French Onion - $8: Croutons, Parmesan & Mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Classic Caesar - $10: Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Anchovies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Salad - $10: Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweetie Peppers, Roasted Corn, Shredded Mozzarella, Tortilla Strips & Southwest Ranch Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $10: Mixed Greens, Feta, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumbers, Chopped Olives, Red Onions & Zesty Greek Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Salad - $10: Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, Sliced Apples, Candied Walnuts, Red Onion & Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas
- Pasta Florentine - $22: Linguine Tossed with Spinach & Roasted Tomatoes. Served over White Sauce & Topped with Grated Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Mac - $22: Oven Baked Campanelle Tossed in a Four Cheese Blend with Bread Crumb Crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Gnocchi - $22: Gnocchi, Spinach & Roasted Tomatoes. Tossed in Pesto Cream Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Lime Orzo - $26: Roasted Jalapeno & Red Pepper Orzo Topped with Chipotle Lime Sauce & Served with Your Choice of Shrimp or Blackened Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Arthur’s Chicken Sandwich - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Chicken Breast, Cheddar, Bacon, Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato & Avocado Spread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Railway Pulled Pork Sandwich - $18: Toasted Pretzel Bun, Beer Braised Pulled Pork, Memphis Style BBQ Sauce, Apple Slaw & Crispy Onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Smash Sandwich - $18: Toasted Artisan Roll, Smashed Vegetable Patty, Hot Pepper Cheese, Avocado Spread, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato & Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Melt - $18: Toasted Pretzel Bun, Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato & Honey Mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib Cheesesteak - $20: Toasted Artisan Roll, Shaved Prime Rib, Provolone, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Merchant Burger - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Eight Ounce Beef Patty, Cheddar & Bacon. Served with Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato & Pickled Red Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camburglar - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Eight Ounce Beef Patty, Swiss, Bacon, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Garlic Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Blue Burger - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Blackened Eight Ounce Beef Patty, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Burger - $18: Toasted Brioche Bun, Seasoned Salmon Patty, Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Pickled Red Onion & Cajun Tartar Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Paprikash - $28: Slow Roasted Chicken, Paprikash Sauce & Spaetzle. Topped with Sour Cream & Paprika Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Au Poivre - $36: Ten Ounce Prime Angus Strip Topped with Au Poivre & Wild Mushrooms. Served with Mashed Red Skin Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Additions
- Frites - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Slaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Red Skins - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Tots - $6: Served with Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $6: Sauteed in Szechaun Sauce or Garlic Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts - $8: Sauteed in Bacon Fat & Maple Syrup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp (5) - $8: Protein Addition Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Beer Braised Pulled Pork - $8: Protein Addition
- Grilled or Blackened Chicken - $8: Protein Addition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Grilled Angus Steak - $14: Protein Addition Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Seared Salmon Filet - $14: Protein Addition Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Kids
- Kids Cheese Burger - $12: Served with a choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Linguine - $10: Choice of Marinara or Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $10: Served with a choice of side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Pizza - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Classic Creme Brulee - $8: Topped with Strawberries & Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peppermint Cheesecake - $10: Topped with Peppermint Powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $10: Topped with Cocoa Espresso Powder & Shaved Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Red Velvet Cake - $10: Topped with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings & Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Chocolate Lava Cakes - $12: Topped with Vanilla Icing, Fresh Strawberries & Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about River Merchant
- Is River Merchant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. River Merchant has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Slaw, Frites and Green Beans.
- What can I eat at River Merchant on a dairy-free diet?
- Apple Slaw, Frites and Green Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does River Merchant have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Apple Slaw and Green Beans.
- Is River Merchant gluten-free?
- 9 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 Merchant?
- Pulled Pork Flatbread, at roughly 78.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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