River House Menu

4.3
(2,650+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers

    • Chowder Cup

      A hearty chowder with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and haddock. Golden Ladle winner for the last 10 years!! This item can be served gluten free. Please let us know!!!
      $10.00
    • Chowder Bowl

      A hearty chowder with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and haddock. Golden Ladle winner for the last 10 years!! This item can be served gluten free.
      $13.00
    • Calamari

      Fried calamari with rings and tentacles tossed with cherry peppers and served with marinara sauce. This item is served Gluten free.
      $16.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Seared or golden fried tenders with a choice of sauce, tossed in or on the side: BBQ, buffalo, honey mustard, Korean BBQ, or honey garlic. This item is served gluten free.
      $15.00
    • Crab Cake

      Jonah crab cake and pretzel breadcrumbs, petite mixed green salad, stone ground mustard remoulade, potato sticks. This item can be served gluten free.
      $18.00
    • Chicken Tender Basket

      $19.00
    • Chowder Quart To-go

      (served cold for reheat at home) A hearty chowder with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and haddock. Golden Ladle winner for the last 7 years!! Quarts are served chilled and ready to take home with reheat directions. Please use within 3 days or freeze. This item can be served gluten free. Please let us know!!!
      $25.00
  • Salads

    • Quinoa Salad

      Mixed greens, cucumbers, red peppers, avocado, dried cranberries and feta cheese. Served with honey-vinaigrette.
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Chopped Romaine, croutons, and asiago cheese, tossed in Caesar dressing. This item can be served gluten free. Please let us know!!!
      $12.00
    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions and croutons. Served with balsamic vinaigrette on the side. This item can be served gluten free. Please let us know!!!
      $12.00
    • Harvest Salad

      Mixed greens, roasted root vegetables, walnuts, crispy prosciutto, goat cheese, maple balsamic reduction, olive oil.
      $14.00
  • Sandwiches

    • Haddock Sandwich

      Fresh haddock fillet, golden fried or oven broiled. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with coleslaw, lemon and house-made tartar sauce. This item can be served gluten free. Please select under $$$Add a gluten free bun. Please let us know your food restrictions.
      $17.00
    • Smash Burger

      A river house blend of black Angus patties seared to medium, served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and a choice of pepper jack, cheddar, swiss, American, or Gorgonzola cheese. This item can be served gluten free. Please select under $$$Add a gluten free bun. Please let us know your food restrictions.
      $16.00
    • Crab Cake BLT

      River House crab cake served with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. Served with stone ground mustard remoulade.
      $20.00
    • Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast, gochujang sauce, cucumber-carrot slaw, dill aioli. This item is Dairy Free and it can be made Gluten Free!!
      $16.00
    • Lobster Roll

      Maine lobster prepared on a brioche roll, served with French fries. MKT price
      $42.00
    • Tall Ship

      Maine lobster prepared on a brioche roll, served with a cup of award-winning seafood chowder and hand-cut potato chips. MKT price This item can be served gluten free. Please select under $$$Add a gluten free bun. Please let us know your food restrictions.
      $51.00
    • Lobster BLT

      Maine lobster prepared with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato served on a brioche bun. MKT price This item can be served gluten free. Please select under $$$Add a gluten free bun. Please let us know your food restrictions.
      $46.00
  • Entrees

    • Moroccan Salmon

      Moroccan spice rubbed fillet, orange zest yogurt, roasted sweet potatoes, broccolini. This item can be served gluten free
      $28.00
    • Baked Haddock Dinner

      Shrimp and Romano cheese, panko crust atop a fillet of haddock, oven baked and served with broccolini and mashed potatoes. This item can be served gluten free
      $24.00
    • Steak Tips

      Marinated sirloin tips, mashed potatoes, broccolini, whiskey cream sauce. This item can be served Gluten Free!!
      $28.00
    • Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli

      Sage brown butter, caramelized onions, cranberries, goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, maple balsamic drizzle. This item CANNOT be served Gluten free!!
      $25.00
    • Lobster Alfredo

      Cavatappi pasta, Maine lobster, roasted tomatoes, spinach, creamy alfredo sauce. Served with garlic bread. This item CANNOT be gluten free!!
      $32.00
    • Fish Tacos

      3 fried haddock tacos prepared with shredded cabbage, pineapple mango salsa, avocado ranch, and cotija cheese. Served with French fries. This item can be served Gluten free!!
      $21.00
    • Haddock Basket

      Golden fried haddock served with French fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served gluten free.
      $23.00
    • Clam Basket

      Golden fried Clams served with French fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served gluten free!!
      $27.00
    • Shrimp Basket

      Golden fried shrimp served with French fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served gluten free!!
      $22.00
    • Clam & Shrimp

      Golden fried clams and shrimp served with French fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served Gluten Free!!
      $24.00
    • Clam & Haddock

      Golden fried clams and haddock served with French fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served Gluten Free!!
      $25.00
    • Haddock & Shrimp Combo

      Golden fried haddock and shrimp served with French fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served gluten free!!
      $23.00
    • Fried Combo

      A combination of golden fried clams, haddock, and shrimp served with French fries, coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce. This item can be served Gluten free!!
      $30.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Kids Grill Cheese

      Grilled cheese served with fries
      $10.00
    • Kids Hot Dog

      Grilled hotdog served with fries.
      $10.00
    • Kids Fried Chicken Tender

      $11.00
    • Kids Fish & Chips

      Kid's size fried haddock served with fries.
      $12.00
    • Kraft Mac'n Cheese

      Kid's mac and cheese served with fries.
      $10.00
    • Kids cheese burger

      $11.00
  • Sides

    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Mashed Potato

      $5.00
    • Cole Slaw

      $3.00
    • Chips

      $5.00
    • Mussel bread

      $3.00
    • Sweet Fries

      $6.00
    • Broccolini

      $7.00
    • Sweet Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Tater Tots

      $3.00
  • Desserts

    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      $10.00
    • Blueberry Cheesecake

      $10.00
  • Specials

    • Tuscan Mussels

      $18.00
    • Prosciutto Burrata Sandwich

      $16.00
    • Mediterranean Salad

      $14.00
    • Pappardelle Fra Diablo

      $28.00
    • Southwest Salmon

      $28.00
    • Mahi Mahi

      $26.00

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