River House Restaurant and Raw Bar Menu

4.5
(3,400+ Reviews)
$Seafood
  • LUNCH MENU

    • 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

      $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.
      $14.00

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