River Roast – American
Perched along the water’s edge, this spirited social hub hums with the energy of a modern tavern where the comforting aroma of hearth-fired roasts and warm, buttery pull-apart rolls invites guests to linger. The table becomes a vibrant landscape of texture and flavor, balancing the crunch of crispy golden gobbets and savory pork belly bites with the delicate brightness of ahi tuna crudo and creamy burrata. This soulful experience celebrates the art of the roast and the joy of communal feasting, all set against a backdrop of sweeping river views and lively conversation.
315, North La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13128220100 https://www.riverroastchicago.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Bites & Boards
- Charcuterie & Cheese - $32: Chef’s Selection of Cured Meats & Cheeses, Seasonal Accompaniments, Grilled Sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- RR Pull Apart Rolls - $7: Everything Seasoning, Herb-whipped Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Gobbets - $14: Fried Chicken Bites, Chili Honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Crudo - $25: Olives, Fresno Chili, Blood Orange, Pistachios Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $23: Winter Citrus, Hazelnuts, Basil, Grilled Sourdough Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bites - $15: Jalapeño Jelly, Pickled Fresno Chiles, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $23: Piquillo Peppers, Charred Scallions, Cucumbers, Mint Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Bean Soup - $10: Cannellini Bean, Tomato, Winter Greens, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Market Salads
- Wedge Salad - $17: Iceberg Lettuce, Nueske's Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Onion, Blue Cheese, Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Salad - $18: Mixed Greens, Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Poppyseed Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Caesar - $17: Kale, Romaine, Roasted Delicata Squash, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Garlic Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- RR Chopped Salad - $18: Romaine, Roasted Pepper-Onion Relish, Olives, Tomatoes, Feta, Red Wine Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- RR Burger - $22: Double Patties, Pimento Cheese, Dill Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Burger Sauce, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: Sriracha Pickles, Spicy Remoulade, Butter Lettuce, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T.A. - $18: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Herb Aioli, Sourdough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roast Chicken (Half) - $28: Hickory Smoked, RR Potatoes, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Chicken (Whole) - $49: Hickory Smoked, RR Potatoes, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Squash - $26: Roasted Squash, Braised Lentils, Apple, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Shank - $36: Braised Pork Shank, Sweet Potato, Pork Jus, Rosemary Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $38: 10oz Grilled Hangar Steak, RR Fries, Chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino (Half) - $28: Mediterranean Sea Bass, Chimichurri, Grilled Lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon (7oz) - $28: Roasted Cauliflower, Olives, Charred Lemon Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef (8oz) - $40: Heritage Angus NY Strip, Red Wine Bordelaise Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Chicken & Waffles - $19: Cheddar Chive Waffle, Crispy Chicken, Hot Honey Butter Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- French Toast Bake - $16: Banana, Dulce De Leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel & Lox - $18: Smoked Salmon, Herbed Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Fried Capers, Pickled Red Onion, Dill Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chilaquiles - $19: Fried Eggs, Crispy Tortilla, Salsa Verde, Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro Crema Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chef's Breakfast - $17: Eggs, Potatoes, Toast, Sausage or Bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $14: Scallion Puree, Pickled Peppers, Fried Egg, Grilled Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- RR Skillet - $17: Bell Peppers, Onion, Mushroom, Sweet Potato, Fried Eggs, Herbed Goat Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- RR Potatoes - $12: Crispy Russet Potatoes, Red Wine, Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potatoes - $13: Brown Sugar, Pecans, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $15: Cavatappi, Smoked Pimento Cheddar Sauce, Herbed Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $13: Bacon Vinaigrette, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms - $14: White Wine, Herbs, Garlic Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccoli - $13: Chili XO, Lime, Garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $12: Garlic Aioli, Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $15: Cream Cheese Frosting, Pineapple, Cinnamon-Sugar
- Chocolate Cake - $16: Chocolate Sheet Cake, Chocolate Buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheese Cake - $17: Graham Cracker Crust, Vanilla Bean, Summer Berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Simply The Zest - $18: House Made Orangecello, Orange, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Herb Your Enthusiasm - $17: Gin, Orange, Lime, Cranberry, Basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- RR Bloody Mary - $16: Vodka, House Mix, Standard Garnish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Big Shoulders Colombian Roast - $4: Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- House Made Cold Brew - $8: Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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