Chilled 1⁄2 lb. lobster, 10 oz. King crab leg, colossal crab, East and West coast oysters, jumbo shrimp, peel & eat shrimp, and mussels.
RIVER TOWER
Chilled 1⁄2 lb. lobster, jumbo shrimp, oysters on the half shell, colossal lump crab and mussels.
CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA
$3.00
EAST COAST
Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors
$6.00
WEST COAST
Smaller, deeper and jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter
$3.50
SOUP OF THE DAY
$6.00
SMOKED CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER
Garnished with cornbread croutons.
$6.00
CHILLED 1⁄2 LB LOBSTER STUFFED WITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND LUMP CRAB
With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.
$28.00
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD
With octopus, shrimp and mussels served over fingerling potatoes and spicy greens with fresh squeezed lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
$15.00
GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD
With bleu cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, grapes and zesty greens tossed with pecan-vanilla bean vinaigrette.
$10.00
GRILLED MARINATED ROMAINE HEARTS
Served with smoked bourbon mustard, herb-toasted brioche, shaved manchego cheese and a roasted garlic aioli.
$11.00
BABY GREENS
Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws.
$9.00
FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND BIBB LETTUCE
With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing.
$10.00
CRISPY FRIED AVOCADO
Filled with gulf shrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill atop a bed of baby mixed greens.
$13.00
HERB-ROASTED, GARLIC BUTTER GRILLED CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS
on the half shell with smoldering herbs ½ dozen
$15.00
“V” STYLE OYSTERS
½ dozen topped with crab, spinach and artichokes and baked
$20.00
SAUTÉED MUSSELS
tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and grilled baguette
$12.00
GRILLED PORTABELLA
layered with goat cheese, avocado puree, tomato chutney, pickled red onion and zesty greens
$10.00
CRISPY TENDER BABY BACK RIBS
tossed in a jalapeno-buttermilk dressing, topped with fried onion straws
$11.00
CRISPY JUMBO GULF OYSTERS
served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade
$13.00
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND COUNTRY HAM
tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with shaved manchego cheese
$9.00
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE
served with apricot mostarda, olive oil cured mushrooms and lavash cracker
$8.00
HOUSE-CURED LOCAL CHARCUTERIE
served with smoked bourbon mustard, seasonal pickled vegetables and lavash cracker
$8.00
CHAR-GRILLED OCTOPUS
and twice-fried fingerling potatoes with bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli
$16.00
CRISPY PHYLLO-ENCRUSTED BRIE
topped with dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze and toasted almonds
$11.00
GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF NY STRIP STEAK
Topped with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam served with fried mac & cheese.
$33.00
FISH & CHIPS
grouper cheeks, house-made French fries and creamy toasted mustard seed slaw served with spicy remoulade sauce.
$16.00
SEASONAL INSPIRED VEGETABLES
Chef John's creation with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes.
$14.00
SAUTÉED GULF SHRIMP
served over tasso ham and cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce.
OVEN-ROASTED PULLED CHICKEN & CAVATAPPI PASTA
Tossed in green chile cream sauce with roasted corn, concasse tomatoes and pea tendrils. Full
$15.00
FRIED MAC & CHEESE
$6.00
BUTTER WHIPPED POTATOES
$6.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLE
$6.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES
$6.00
LOCAL GREENS
$6.00
FRESH FRUIT
$6.00
TASSO HAM AND CHEDDAR GRITS
$6.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
$6.00
HOUSE-MADE TRUFFLE FRIES
$6.00
CREAMY LUMP CRAB RISOTTO
$6.00
BALSAMIC-GLAZED FINGERLING POTATOES
$6.00
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
$6.00
ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH
$6.00
REUBEN SANDWICH
With house-made pastrami, Havarti, sauerkraut, River House dressing on marble rye.
$13.00
CRISPY GROUPER CHEEK PO’BOY
Topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and house-made pickles. Full
$12.00
BLACKENED AHI TUNA PO’BOY
With avocado pure, tomato, aioli and pickled red onion.
$18.00
THE “V” BURGER
Topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun.
$12.00
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD PO’BOY
With gulf shrimp, bay scallops and lump crab tossed in lemon, capers and dill.
$16.00
CRISPY JUMBO OYSTER PO’BOY
With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
$15.00
CRISPY JUMBO SHRIMP PO’BOY
With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
$15.00
DINNER MENU
HERB-ROASTED, GARLIC BUTTER GRILLED CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS
on the half shell with smoldering herbs ½ dozen
$15.00
“V” STYLE OYSTERS
½ dozen topped with crab, spinach and artichokes and baked
$20.00
SAUTÉED MUSSELS
tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and grilled baguette
$12.00
GRILLED PORTABELLA
layered with goat cheese, avocado puree, tomato chutney, pickled red onion and zesty greens
$10.00
CRISPY TENDER BABY BACK RIBS
tossed in a jalapeno-buttermilk dressing, topped with fried onion straws
$11.00
CRISPY JUMBO GULF OYSTERS
served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade
$13.00
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND COUNTRY HAM
tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with shaved manchego cheese
$9.00
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE
served with apricot mostarda, olive oil cured mushrooms and lavash cracker
$8.00
HOUSE-CURED LOCAL CHARCUTERIE
served with smoked bourbon mustard, seasonal pickled vegetables and lavash cracker
$8.00
CHAR-GRILLED OCTOPUS
and twice-fried fingerling potatoes with bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli
$16.00
CRISPY PHYLLO-ENCRUSTED BRIE
topped with dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze and toasted almonds
$11.00
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP
$8.00
“V” TOWER
Chilled 1⁄2 lb. lobster, 10 oz. King crab leg, colossal crab, East and West coast oysters, jumbo shrimp, peel & eat shrimp, and mussels.
RIVER TOWER
Chilled 1⁄2 lb. lobster, jumbo shrimp, oysters on the half shell, colossal lump crab and mussels.
CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA
$6.00
EAST COAST
Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors
$7.00
WEST COAST
Smaller, deeper and jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter
$7.00
SOUP OF THE DAY
$6.00
SMOKED CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER
Garnished with cornbread croutons.
$6.00
CHILLED 1/2 LOBSTER STUFFEDWITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND LUMP CRAB
With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.
$28.00
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD
With octopus, shrimp and mussels served over fingerling potatoes and spicy greens with fresh squeezed lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
$15.00
GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD
With bleu cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, grapes and zesty greens tossed with pecan-vanilla bean vinaigrette.
$10.00
GRILLED MARINATED ROMAINE HEARTS
Served with smoked bourbon mustard, herb-toasted brioche, shaved manchego cheese and a roasted garlic aioli.
$11.00
BABY GREENS
Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws.
$9.00
FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND BIBB LETTUCE
With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing.
$10.00
CRISPY FRIED AVOCADO
Filled with gulf shrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill atop a bed of baby mixed greens.
$13.00
MAKER’S 46® BARREL PLANK-SMOKED SALMON
served with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes, southern okra ratatouille and lemon-caper aioli
$24.00
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS
served over tasso ham cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce
$39.00
CRISPY GROUPER CHEEK PO’BOY
topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw, remoulade sauce and house-made pickles. Served with fries
$16.00
BLACKENED RARE HAWAIIAN AHI TUNA
topped with tomato and ginger chutney served over crispy parmesan grit cake
$24.00
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD PO’BOY
with gulfshrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed inhouse-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill. Served with fries
$18.00
CHOICE OF SEAFOOD PLATTER
grouper cheeks, diver scallops and jumbo shrimp served with twice fried fingerling potatoes, creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and spicy remoulade sauce
$39.00
CRISPY GROUPER CHEEKS AND GULF SHRIMP
served over creamy lump crab-chiverisotto, baby bok choy and finished with a spicy, smoked shrimp vinaigrette
$26.00
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
served with butternut squash and goat cheese gratin and a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze
$24.00
CRISPY CHICKEN
layered and baked with avocado puree, muenster cheese and tomato, garnished with cilantro-pumpkin seed pesto and chili balsamic reduction
$21.00
SEASONAL INSPIRED VEGETABLES
Chef John's creation with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes
$19.00
JV-SEAFOOD TRIO
Chef's creation of two diver scallops, 5 oz. lobster tail and 3 oz. of blacked ahi tuna topped with tomato and ginger chutney, served over creamy lump crab with chive risotto and grilled asparagus
$69.00
TWIN-LOBSTER TAILS
two 5 oz. tails broiled and topped with herb butter, served with butter whipped potatoes, sautéed seasonal vegetables and drawn butter
$56.00
OVEN-ROASTED PULLED CHICKEN & CAVATAPPI PASTA
tossed in green chile cream sauce with roasted corn, concasse tomatoes and peatendrils
$15.00
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
with barbeque pan sauce and butter whipped potatoes topped with fried onion straws
$26.00
GRILLED Certified Angus Beef ®FILET MIGNON
served over whipped potatoes, topped with lobster compound butter and natural reduction
$42.00
THE Certified Angus Beef ® “V” BURGER
topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun. Served with fries
$15.00
GRILLED Certified Angus Beef ® NY STRIPSTEAK
topped with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam served with fried mac & cheese
$42.00
ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH
$6.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
$6.00
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
$6.00
HOUSE-MADE FRENCH FRIES
$6.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN
$6.00
TASSO HAM AND CHEDDAR GRITS
$6.00
SOUTHERN OKRA RATATOUILLE
$6.00
FRIED MAC & CHEESE
$6.00
BALSAMIC-GLAZED FINGERLING POTATOES
$6.00
CREAMY LUMP CRAB RISOTTO
$6.00
BUTTER WHIPPED POTATOES
$6.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLE
$6.00
CRISPY PARMESAN GRIT CAKES
$6.00
DESSERTS
PEACH AND SWEET POTATO BISCUIT COBBLER
with blackberry bourbon sauce
$7.00
KEY LIME PIE
with toasted meringue
$10.00
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER LAVA CAKE
with vanilla bean ice cream
$9.00
BOURBON AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
topped with dried cherry-bourbon sauce served with pecan-vanilla ice cream
$8.00
PECAN PRALINE PIE
with chocolate and caramel sauce
$8.00
SUNDAY BRUNCH
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST
Topped with caramelized bourbon syrup, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh mixed berries.
$9.00
RIVER HOUSE OMELET
Smoked bacon and mozzarella. Served with a house-made biscuitand hash browns.
$12.00
VEGETABLE OMELET
Sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fresh spinach topped with melted muenster cheese. Served with a house-made biscuit and hash browns.
$12.00
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK OMELET
Steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and muenster cheese. Served with a house-made biscuit and hash browns.